Website Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: August 2026
Welcome to the official website of Mastodon Township, Michigan, located at https://mastodontownship.org/. This website is provided by Mastodon Township to provide residents, property owners, businesses, visitors, and other members of the public with information about Township government, services, programs, activities, notices, forms, and other public information.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.
Use of the Website
This website is provided for general informational and governmental purposes.
You may access, view, download, print, and otherwise use information from this website for lawful, personal, educational, governmental, or other legitimate purposes, subject to these Terms and Conditions and applicable law.
You agree not to use this website:
- For any unlawful purpose.
- To interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the website.
- To attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, its systems, or related accounts.
- To introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
- To use automated systems or methods in a manner that places an unreasonable burden on the website.
- To impersonate the Township, a Township official, employee, or another person.
- To use the website to transmit fraudulent, threatening, abusive, or otherwise unlawful material.
- In any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the website or interfere with another person's ability to use it.
Mastodon Township reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the website when necessary to protect the website, its users, or Township systems, subject to applicable law.
Website Content and Accuracy
Mastodon Township makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate, current, and useful information on this website. However, information may occasionally contain errors, omissions, outdated information, typographical errors, or other inaccuracies.
Website content may change without notice. Information regarding meetings, deadlines, taxes, assessments, ordinances, permits, elections, services, programs, and other governmental matters may be updated or changed as circumstances require.
The information on this website should not be relied upon as a substitute for official legal documents, ordinances, resolutions, notices, records, or other documents maintained by Mastodon Township or another governmental authority.
If there is a conflict between information displayed on this website and an official Township record or legally controlling document, the official record or legally controlling document will control.
Users are encouraged to contact the appropriate Township office when they need confirmation of current information or have questions regarding a Township matter.
Official Notices and Government Records
Information posted on this website may include public notices, meeting information, agendas, minutes, ordinances, resolutions, forms, applications, and other governmental records.
Posting information on this website does not necessarily mean that the information is the official or legally controlling version of a document or notice unless expressly stated.
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions is intended to limit or modify any rights of public access provided under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act or other applicable law.
Requests for public records should be made through the appropriate Township process.
Intellectual Property and Copyright
Unless otherwise indicated, website design elements, original graphics, photographs, logos, written content, and other materials created specifically for Mastodon Township may be protected by copyright or other applicable intellectual property laws.
The Mastodon Township name, logo, and other identifying marks may not be used in a manner that falsely suggests sponsorship, endorsement, affiliation, or approval by Mastodon Township without authorization.
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions is intended to restrict rights granted by applicable law regarding public records or government-created materials.
Materials originating from other governmental agencies, organizations, individuals, or third parties may be subject to separate copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights. Users are responsible for determining whether additional permission is required before reproducing such materials.
Downloading and Using Township Documents
The Township may make forms, applications, ordinances, maps, meeting materials, reports, and other documents available for download.
These materials may be used for legitimate governmental, informational, educational, or personal purposes, subject to applicable law and any restrictions stated on the individual document.
Users should verify that they are using the most current version of a form or document before submitting it for official purposes.
Links to Third-Party Websites
This website contains links to websites, applications, online services, maps, forms, payment systems, and other resources operated by third parties or other governmental agencies.
Examples may include property tax services, permitting systems, GIS mapping services, online forms, payment services, and State of Michigan resources.
These links are provided for the convenience of website visitors. Mastodon Township does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, security, privacy practices, accessibility, or policies of third-party websites.
A link to another website does not constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by Mastodon Township unless expressly stated.
Users who access third-party websites do so at their own risk and are subject to the terms and policies of those websites.
Website Availability
Mastodon Township makes reasonable efforts to keep this website available and functioning properly. However, the website may occasionally be unavailable because of maintenance, technical problems, updates, hosting issues, network interruptions, or circumstances beyond the Township's control.
Mastodon Township does not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or free of errors.
General Website Disclaimer
THE WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MASTODON TOWNSHIP DISCLAIMS WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE WEBSITE OR ITS CONTENT, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR AVAILABILITY.
Mastodon Township does not guarantee that the information contained on the website is complete, accurate, current, or free from errors or omissions.
The Township does not warrant that the website or its servers will be free from viruses, malware, or other harmful components.
Nothing in this disclaimer is intended to waive or limit any right, protection, immunity, obligation, or responsibility that Mastodon Township may have under applicable federal or Michigan law.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Mastodon Township shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or other damages arising from or related to the use of, or inability to use, this website or information contained on the website.
This includes, without limitation, damages resulting from:
- Reliance on information contained on the website.
- Errors or omissions in website content.
- Temporary or permanent website unavailability.
- Delays in updating information.
- Links to third-party websites or services.
- Technical problems, interruptions, or security issues.
- Downloading or accessing documents, files, or other website materials.
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions is intended to waive, limit, or alter any governmental immunity, statutory protection, or other limitation of liability available to Mastodon Township under applicable law.
Acceptable Use of Website Forms and Services
Certain areas of this website may allow users to submit forms, applications, requests, reports, or other information to Mastodon Township or to third-party service providers.
Users are responsible for providing information that is accurate and complete to the best of their knowledge.
Users should not submit information that is fraudulent, misleading, threatening, abusive, unlawful, or unrelated to the purpose of the form or service.
Submission of an online form does not necessarily mean that the Township has accepted, approved, or acted upon the request. Where applicable, users should retain confirmation of their submission and follow any additional instructions provided by the Township.
Privacy and Personal Information
Users should review the Township's Privacy Policy for information about the collection, use, and handling of information submitted through this website.
Because this is a governmental website, certain information submitted to or maintained by the Township may be subject to applicable public-records laws and disclosure requirements.
Users should avoid submitting sensitive or confidential information through a website form unless the form specifically requests that information and appropriate safeguards are provided.
Accessibility
Mastodon Township is committed to providing an accessible website and to improving accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
For information about the Township's accessibility efforts, how to report an accessibility problem, or how to request information in an alternative format, please review the Accessibility Policy.
Geographic Information and Maps
The website may provide maps, geographic information, property information, or links to mapping services.
Mapping and geographic information are provided for general informational purposes and may not represent a legal survey, official property boundary, engineering determination, or other legally controlling document.
Users should contact the appropriate governmental office or qualified professional when precise property, boundary, surveying, engineering, or legal information is required.
Changes to Website Content and Terms
Mastodon Township may modify, update, add, or remove website content at any time without notice.
Mastodon Township may also update these Terms and Conditions when necessary to reflect changes in the website, services, technology, or applicable law.
The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Any dispute concerning the use of this website shall be subject to the applicable laws, jurisdiction, and governmental immunities of the State of Michigan and the appropriate courts or legal authorities.
No Waiver of Legal Rights
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions is intended to waive, limit, or modify any rights, remedies, immunities, privileges, protections, duties, or obligations available to Mastodon Township or members of the public under federal law, Michigan law, Township ordinances, the Michigan Constitution, or other applicable authority.
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect to the extent permitted by law.
Contact Information
Questions regarding these Website Terms and Conditions may be directed to:
Mastodon Township
1371 Hwy US 2 South
Crystal Falls, MI 49920
Phone: 906-875-6232
Email: clerk@mastodontownship.org
Website Disclaimer
Mastodon Township provides this website as a public service to provide information about Township government, services, programs, activities, and resources. While the Township makes reasonable efforts to keep the information accurate and current, it makes no guarantee that all information is complete, accurate, or current at all times. Website information should not be considered a substitute for official Township records, legal documents, ordinances, resolutions, notices, or advice from the appropriate governmental office or qualified professional.
Mastodon Township is not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, security, privacy practices, or accessibility of external websites linked from this website. External links are provided as a convenience and do not necessarily constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Mastodon Township.
By using this website, you acknowledge that website content and services may change without notice and that your use of the website is subject to these Terms and Conditions and applicable law.