Terms of Service

1. Agreement to terms

By accessing or using the San Bernardino Wildfire Defense website ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Service description

The Site is a lead-generation and information platform that connects homeowners with vetted, licensed wildfire mitigation contractors operating in San Bernardino County, California. We do not perform wildfire mitigation, defensible space, tree work, landscaping, or any other field services directly. All work is performed by independent contractors that you choose to engage.

3. No contractor-client relationship

Submitting a request through the Site does not create a contractor-client, agency, employment, partnership, or fiduciary relationship between you and San Bernardino Wildfire Defense. Any service contract, scope of work, payment, scheduling, warranty, or other agreement is solely between you and the contractor you engage.

4. No warranty on contractor work

We make reasonable efforts to vet contractors in our network, including verifying California state licensing and insurance information at the time of onboarding. However, we do not guarantee, warranty, or assume responsibility for the quality, timeliness, safety, pricing, or outcome of any contractor's work. Disputes about contractor performance, billing, or warranty must be resolved directly with the contractor.

5. Information accuracy

Content on the Site — including descriptions of CAL FIRE Public Resources Code 4291, San Bernardino County Code 23.0301–23.0319, AB 3074 Zone 0, AB 38, and related programs — is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Specific regulatory requirements, deadlines, exemptions, and enforcement actions should always be verified with the applicable authority, including CAL FIRE, the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, your local fire jurisdiction, and your insurance carrier.

5a. Regulatory and compliance information

The Site contains information about California fire codes, San Bernardino County abatement requirements, defensible space regulations, insurance compliance, and related topics. This information is provided for general educational purposes only.

Regulatory requirements change frequently. Specific deadlines, fees, enforcement procedures, code sections, and compliance standards may have changed since the content was published. Information on this Site does not constitute legal advice, regulatory guidance, or compliance certification.

Users must independently verify all regulatory information with appropriate authorities before making compliance decisions, including but not limited to:

• CAL FIRE for state-level defensible space requirements (fire.ca.gov).
• San Bernardino County Fire Protection District for County abatement enforcement.
• Your local city fire department for municipal requirements.
• Your insurance carrier for policy-specific requirements.
• Qualified attorneys for legal questions about compliance, liability, or property rights.

San Bernardino Wildfire Defense makes no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, currency, or applicability of any regulatory information on this Site. Reliance on information from this Site is at the user's own risk.

5b. Cost and pricing information

Cost ranges and pricing information referenced on this Site reflect general industry estimates and are not quotes, guarantees, or commitments. Actual costs vary significantly based on property size, vegetation density, slope, scope of work, contractor selection, market conditions, and other factors. All pricing should be confirmed via on-site assessment with a qualified contractor.

5c. Service and compliance outcomes

Connecting with a contractor through this Site does not guarantee:

• Regulatory compliance approval.
• Insurance carrier acceptance of completed work.
• Specific timelines for service completion.
• Specific outcomes from CAL FIRE inspections, county inspections, or insurance reviews.
• Specific cost outcomes.

Each property and situation is unique. Compliance outcomes depend on factors outside this Site's control.

6. User responsibilities

By using the Site, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information when submitting requests.
• Use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
• Not misuse the Site, including by attempting to disrupt the Site, transmit malware, scrape content at scale, or impersonate another person.
• Not submit requests on behalf of another person without their consent.

7. Intellectual property

All content on the Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, and the compilation thereof — is owned by San Bernardino Wildfire Defense or its licensors and is protected by U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of Site content is prohibited.

8. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, San Bernardino Wildfire Defense, its owners, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — including loss of profits, data, or property — arising out of or related to your use of the Site or any services performed by contractors you engage through the Site. The Site is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

8a. Limitation of liability for regulatory information

To the maximum extent permitted by California law, San Bernardino Wildfire Defense and its operators, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Regulatory information that is inaccurate, outdated, or inapplicable to a user's specific situation.
• User reliance on information provided on this Site.
• Compliance failures, citations, fines, or enforcement actions.
• Insurance non-renewals, claim denials, or coverage disputes.
• Property damage, fire losses, or related incidents.
• Contractor selection, performance, or work quality.
• Any decisions made based on information from this Site.

Users acknowledge that compliance with California fire codes, San Bernardino County requirements, insurance requirements, and related regulations is solely the property owner's responsibility.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless San Bernardino Wildfire Defense and its affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your interactions with any contractor engaged through the Site.

10. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute arising out of these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in San Bernardino County, California.

11. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be sent through our contact page.