Terms and Conditions of Use
Effective Date: 05/18/2026
Welcome to the official website of the City of Granite Falls, Washington (“City,” “we,” “us,” 
or “our”). By accessing or using this website (“Website”), you agree to comply with and be 
bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, 
please do not use this Website.
1. Purpose of Website
This Website is provided as a public service by the City of Granite Falls to offer information 
about City programs, services, events, regulations, and operations. The City reserves the 
right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the Website at any time without 
notice.
2. Acceptance of Terms
Your access to and use of this Website constitutes your acceptance of these Terms, as well 
as any applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to 
the laws of the State of Washington.
3. No Warranty
The Website and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. The City 
makes no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of 
accuracy, completeness, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
The City does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of 
viruses or other harmful components.
4. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the City of Granite Falls, its officers, employees, and 
agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive 
damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, this Website.
5. User Conduct
Users agree not to:
• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any City systems
• Upload or transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful data
• Disrupt or interfere with the Website’s functionality
• Post or transmit defamatory, obscene, or threatening material
The City reserves the right to restrict or terminate access for violations of these Terms.
6. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, 
images, and software, is the property of the City of Granite Falls or its licensors and is 
protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
Content may be used for personal, non-commercial purposes only, unless otherwise 
permitted by law or with written authorization from the City.
7. Public Records Notice (Washington State)
Materials submitted to the City through this Website may be subject to disclosure under 
the Washington State Public Records Act (RCW 42.56). Do not submit information you 
consider confidential unless required by law.
8. Links to Third-Party Websites
This Website may contain links to third-party websites not controlled by the City. The City is 
not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any linked websites and 
does not endorse them.
9. Accessibility
The City of Granite Falls is committed to providing access to its Website for individuals with 
disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. If you encounter 
accessibility issues, please contact the City Clerk.
10. Privacy
Use of this Website is also governed by the City’s Privacy Policy, which explains how 
information is collected and used. [Insert link]
11. Governing Law and Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Washington. Venue for any legal 
action arising from use of this Website shall lie exclusively in the courts of Snohomish 
County, Washington.
12. Changes to Terms
The City reserves the right to update or revise these Terms at any time. Continued use of the 
Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.