Terms of Service

Last Updated: July 28, 2026

These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of miamidadefl.org, referred to in these Terms as the “Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our.” By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should discontinue use of the Website.

miamidadefl.org is an independently operated, non-government information resource. The Website is not owned, operated, authorized, sponsored, or endorsed by Miami-Dade County, the State of Florida, any court, law enforcement agency, public office, public library, utility provider, health authority, or other government entity. References to government departments, services, records, and programs are provided solely to help users locate publicly available information.

Purpose of the Website

The Website collects and organizes general information, resources, tools, contact details, and frequently requested guidance relating to Miami-Dade County public services. Topics may include Animal Services, the Building Department, cities, the Clerk of Courts, Code Enforcement, court case searches, county departments, elections, Fire Rescue, the Health Department, inmate searches, jail information, jury duty, marriage licenses, the Medical Examiner, permit searches, pet adoption, the Property Appraiser, property searches, property taxes, public libraries, the Sheriff’s Office, Solid Waste Management, the Tax Collector, the Water and Sewer Department, and ZIP Codes.

The Website is provided for informational and navigational purposes only. We do not process government applications, issue records, accept tax payments, schedule official appointments, approve permits, provide utility services, manage court cases, arrange inmate visitation, conduct elections, license marriages, adopt animals, or perform any other government transaction. Users must complete transactions directly with the responsible government agency or authorized service provider.

Independent Verification Required

Although we aim to present useful and understandable information, public-service procedures, office responsibilities, eligibility requirements, deadlines, fees, forms, policies, and online systems may change without notice. Information displayed on the Website may be incomplete, delayed, outdated, or affected by errors in source materials.

We do not guarantee that any information is accurate, complete, current, available, or suitable for a particular purpose. Before making a decision, submitting a form, paying a fee, attending an appointment, responding to a legal matter, or relying on a deadline, users should verify all information directly with the appropriate official Miami-Dade County department, Florida agency, court, law enforcement office, public authority, or other responsible organization.

No Professional Advice

Content on the Website does not constitute legal, financial, tax, medical, health, real estate, engineering, building, safety, or other professional advice. Information involving court proceedings, property assessments, taxes, permits, code violations, health services, emergency services, inmate records, elections, or other high-impact matters may affect a user’s legal rights, finances, health, safety, or access to essential services.

Users should not rely on the Website as a substitute for advice from a qualified attorney, accountant, tax professional, medical professional, licensed contractor, engineer, government representative, or other appropriately credentialed adviser. No use of the Website creates a professional-client, attorney-client, fiduciary, medical-provider, government-beneficiary, or similar relationship.

No Fees and Third-Party Charges

The Website does not charge users a fee to access its informational content, and no user account or registration is required. Government agencies and authorized third-party providers may separately charge fees for records, applications, permits, taxes, licenses, inspections, utilities, court filings, or other services. Those charges are not collected by or paid to this Website.

The Website may display advertising, including advertising supplied through third-party advertising services such as Google AdSense. Advertisers and external websites may offer paid products or services. Any charge, purchase, subscription, transaction, dispute, refund request, or financial relationship involving a third party is solely between the user and that third party. The appearance of an advertisement does not constitute our endorsement or guarantee.

Third-Party Services and Resources

The Website may identify or refer users to external websites, government portals, databases, payment systems, maps, search tools, or other resources. We do not control the availability, security, privacy practices, accuracy, accessibility, content, or operation of external services.

Users access third-party resources at their own discretion and are responsible for reviewing the terms, privacy policies, fees, and requirements of those services. We are not responsible for errors, outages, security incidents, misleading statements, transactions, data collection practices, or other conduct associated with an external website or service.

Acceptable Use

You may use the Website for lawful, personal, and informational purposes. You agree not to misuse the Website, interfere with its operation, attempt to bypass security measures, introduce malicious code, overload its systems, impersonate another person, or use the Website in a way that violates applicable law or the rights of others.

Robots, crawlers, scripts, scraping software, automated extraction tools, and similar technologies may not be used to access, copy, monitor, collect, reproduce, or interfere with Website content unless prior written authorization has been granted. Unauthorized data scraping, automated requests, system interference, and attempts to disrupt Website performance are prohibited.

Content Use and Intellectual Property

The Website’s original organization, presentation, written explanations, design elements, and compilations are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Users may view the Website and make limited personal use of its content. Unauthorized copying, republication, distribution, modification, resale, database creation, syndication, or commercial exploitation is prohibited.

Government names, agency names, public records, and other materials originating from official sources remain subject to the rights, rules, and legal status applicable to those materials. The Website does not claim ownership of third-party trademarks, government seals, agency names, or independently owned content.

Service Availability

We may modify, suspend, restrict, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time. Access may be interrupted by maintenance, technical failures, hosting problems, security concerns, network outages, third-party service disruptions, or circumstances beyond our control. We do not guarantee uninterrupted, timely, error-free, or secure access.

We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access by users or systems that engage in unauthorized activity, automated collection, security violations, excessive requests, interference, or other conduct inconsistent with these Terms.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all express and implied warranties, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, reliability, availability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and compatibility with user devices or software.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and its owners, operators, contributors, and service providers will not be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive losses arising from use of or inability to use the Website. This includes losses associated with inaccurate information, missed deadlines, denied applications, payments, tax matters, court matters, permits, property decisions, medical decisions, service interruptions, data errors, third-party conduct, or reliance on Website content.

Users remain responsible for independently confirming information and determining whether a service, form, procedure, or deadline applies to their circumstances.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by applicable federal laws of the United States and the laws of the state in which the Website operates, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute relating to the Website or these Terms must be handled in a court or forum with lawful jurisdiction.

Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms to reflect changes in Website operations, legal requirements, technology, security practices, or available services. Updated Terms will be posted on the Website, and significant changes may be communicated through a Website announcement. Continued use of the Website after updated Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect. Failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later. These Terms represent the general agreement governing use of this independent information Website.