Terms of Use
Effective Date: June 1, 2025
Welcome to the Mutual Aid Resources website (“Website”), developed and maintained by the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Website.
1. Purpose and Use of Website
This Website is provided as a public service by NEMA to share general information and resources related to mutual aid practices, laws, and coordination among states and territories. The information is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal, professional, or emergency management advice.
2. Disclaimer
This Website provides general information based on the best available public sources at the time of research. It does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice.
Laws and regulations summarized on this Website may include additional requirements not listed and are subject to change, repeal, or reinterpretation without notice. Users are strongly advised to consult the official, current law and seek the guidance of a licensed attorney or appropriate state or territorial authority before taking action based on any information found on this Website.
Do not rely solely on this Website for decision-making in professional, legal, or emergency response contexts.
3. No Warranties
The Website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties, express or implied. NEMA makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the content, and disclaims all liability for errors or omissions in the information presented.
NEMA does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
4. Limitation of Liability
NEMA shall not be liable for any direct, To the fullest extent permitted by law, the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA), its officers, directors, employees, contractors, affiliates, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, exemplary, or special damages—including but not limited to loss of data, business interruption, loss of profits, or reputational harm—arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, this Website or any information, tools, or services provided herein, regardless of the cause of action or legal theory, even if NEMA has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
By using this Website, you expressly agree to assume full responsibility for any risks associated with your use of the content and services provided. You further agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NEMA and its affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, expenses, or costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use or misuse of this Website, your violation of these Terms of Use, or your infringement of any third-party rights.
Your sole and exclusive remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website or its content is to stop using the Website.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, icons, and software, is the property of NEMA or its content providers and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.
You may view, download, and print materials for personal, non-commercial use only, provided that you do not remove or alter any copyright or proprietary notices. Any other use, including reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication, without prior written permission from NEMA, is strictly prohibited.
6. External Links
This Website may contain links to external websites not maintained or controlled by NEMA. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. NEMA is not responsible for the content, availability, or accuracy of any third-party websites and does not endorse the views expressed therein.
7. Changes to Terms
NEMA reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time without notice. Your continued use of the Website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised terms. Please review this page regularly for updates.
8. Governing Law
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of your use of the Website shall be brought exclusively in a federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in Kentucky.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact:
National Emergency Management Association (NEMA)
Website: www.nemaweb.org
Email: [email protected]