Terms of Service & Data Disclosures

CRITICAL SAFETY & 911 NOTICE: Burn Observer is an informational advisory platform. It is NOT a replacement for 911. In the event of an uncontrolled wildland fire, structure fire, or immediate threat to life and property, call 911 immediately.

1. Independent Civic Platform (Non-Government Disclaimer)

Burn Observer is an independent public safety and civic awareness platform developed and operated by Alebo Enterprises. Burn Observer is not an official agency, bureau, or representative of any federal, state, county, or municipal government entity unless explicitly designated under a certified municipal pilot agreement.

2. Official Public Data Sources

To assist the public, Burn Observer aggregates open data from authoritative public feeds:

National Weather Service (NOAA/NWS): Real-time Red Flag Warnings, High Wind Warnings, and Fire Weather Watches sourced from weather.gov.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR): Open burn permit issuance records and county burn ban designations sourced from dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits.
Local Fire Authorities: Direct emergency fire ban orders enacted by verified fire chiefs through our command portal.

3. User Responsibility & Open-Burning Safety

You remain solely responsible for any fire you ignite. A green or permitted status does not waive local city, village, or township ordinances that may prohibit burning inside incorporated areas, near structures, or after dark. Always maintain adequate water, hand tools, and supervision before burning.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability

The Service is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. Fire danger and weather can change instantaneously. Alebo Enterprises and its operators disclaim all liability for damages, fines, property loss, or injuries resulting from open-burning activities or reliance on the Service.

5. Trader Status & EU Digital Services Act (DSA) Disclosures

Commercial Publisher: Alebo Enterprises

Status: Professional commercial publisher ("Trader" under Article 30 of the EU Digital Services Act).

Jurisdiction: State of Michigan, United States of America

Point of Contact: legal@burn.observer / contact@burn.observer

Self-Certification: Alebo Enterprises certifies that it publishes applications and services in compliance with applicable consumer protection and digital platform transparency standards.