Terms & Disclaimer

1. Website and Client Portal Services

Farmer Bail Bonds provides an online website and Client Portal that may allow authorized users to access account information, view payment information, submit defendant check-ins, review court dates, receive reminders, upload or access documents, and communicate with Farmer Bail Bonds.

These electronic services are provided as a convenience to defendants, indemnitors, applicants, and other authorized users.

Farmer Bail Bonds reserves the right to modify, suspend, restrict, or discontinue electronic features when reasonably necessary, subject to applicable law and existing contractual obligations.

2. No Guarantee of Availability or Accuracy

Farmer Bail Bonds makes reasonable efforts to maintain the accuracy and availability of its electronic services. However, the website and Client Portal may experience technical errors, interruptions, maintenance, delayed updates, or other problems.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Farmer Bail Bonds does not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free operation, or the accuracy and completeness of all information displayed through electronic services.

Users acknowledge that internet connectivity, telecommunications services, devices, email systems, and other technologies may affect their ability to access or use the Client Portal.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be limited or disclaimed.

3. Court Dates and Appearance Obligations

DEFENDANTS ARE PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING AND ATTENDING ALL REQUIRED COURT APPEARANCES.

Any court dates, hearing information, calendars, notifications, or reminders displayed or transmitted through the Farmer Bail Bonds website or Client Portal are provided for informational purposes and as a courtesy.

Farmer Bail Bonds does not guarantee that court information displayed in the Client Portal will be current, complete, or accurate at all times.

Defendants are responsible for independently confirming their court dates, times, locations, and appearance requirements with the appropriate court or their attorney.

The failure to receive an electronic reminder, an incorrect date displayed in the Client Portal, or an interruption in electronic services does not excuse a defendant from complying with a court order.

4. Defendant Check-Ins

Defendants who are required to check in with Farmer Bail Bonds remain responsible for completing their check-ins according to their applicable agreements and instructions.

Electronic check-in functionality is provided as a convenient method of communication and reporting.

Users are responsible for submitting accurate information and confirming successful submission when confirmation is available.

If a technical problem prevents an electronic check-in, the defendant should promptly contact Farmer Bail Bonds using another available communication method.

An attempted but unsuccessful electronic submission does not automatically constitute a completed check-in.

Farmer Bail Bonds may consider documented technical problems when evaluating compliance with agency reporting requirements.

5. Payments and Financial Information

Account balances, payment schedules, transaction histories, and related financial information displayed in the Client Portal may be subject to processing delays, corrections, or updates.

Users should promptly notify Farmer Bail Bonds of any suspected error.

Initiating an electronic payment does not necessarily mean the payment has been successfully completed or received.

Payments remain subject to applicable processing requirements and the terms of the relevant signed agreements.

Nothing in this section eliminates Farmer Bail Bonds’ obligation to properly account for payments received or otherwise comply with applicable law.

6. Electronic Notifications and Communications

Farmer Bail Bonds may provide electronic communications relating to account administration, court dates, check-ins, payments, and other bail bond matters, subject to applicable law and required consent.

Electronic notifications may be delayed, blocked, filtered, undelivered, or otherwise unavailable.

Users are responsible for maintaining current contact information and should not rely exclusively on electronic notifications to fulfill legally required obligations.

Farmer Bail Bonds does not guarantee the delivery or receipt of every electronic communication.

7. User Responsibilities and Account Security

Users agree to provide accurate information when using the website and Client Portal.

Users are responsible for safeguarding their login credentials, maintaining the security of their devices, and promptly reporting suspected unauthorized account access.

Users must not impersonate another person, submit knowingly false information, attempt unauthorized access, or interfere with the operation of the website or Client Portal.

Farmer Bail Bonds may suspend or restrict access when reasonably necessary to protect account security, investigate suspected misuse, or comply with applicable law.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, FARMER BAIL BONDS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING SOLELY FROM THE USE OF, INABILITY TO USE, OR INTERRUPTION OF ITS WEBSITE OR CLIENT PORTAL, EXCEPT WHERE SUCH LIABILITY CANNOT LAWFULLY BE EXCLUDED.

THIS INCLUDES DAMAGES ATTRIBUTABLE TO INTERNET INTERRUPTIONS, USER DEVICE FAILURES, UNDELIVERED ELECTRONIC REMINDERS, OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES OUTSIDE FARMER BAIL BONDS’ REASONABLE CONTROL.

NOTHING IN THESE TERMS SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO EXCLUDE LIABILITY FOR FRAUD, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR ANY OTHER CONDUCT OR OBLIGATION FOR WHICH LIABILITY CANNOT LEGALLY BE DISCLAIMED.

9. No Modification of Bond or Court Obligations

The website and Client Portal are administrative and informational tools.

Use of these services does not modify, replace, waive, or supersede any court order, bail bond, indemnity agreement, collateral agreement, or other legally enforceable obligation.

If information displayed electronically conflicts with an applicable court order or signed agreement, the controlling court order, agreement, or law governs.

10. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Farmer Bail Bonds website or Client Portal, users are provided notice of these Terms.

Where affirmative acceptance is required, Farmer Bail Bonds may request electronic acknowledgment and maintain a record of the terms accepted, including the applicable version and date of acknowledgment.

Continued use alone will not be treated as a substitute for any affirmative consent or signature required by law.

11. Privacy and Personal Information

Use of the Farmer Bail Bonds website and Client Portal is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which describes how personal information may be collected, used, shared, protected, and retained.

Users acknowledge that bail bond services may require the collection and maintenance of sensitive personal, financial, and case-related information.

Users should provide sensitive documents and information only through methods authorized by Farmer Bail Bonds.

Nothing in these Terms authorizes Farmer Bail Bonds to use or disclose personal information in violation of applicable law.

12. Electronic Records and Acknowledgments

Farmer Bail Bonds may provide electronic forms, notices, acknowledgments, and records in connection with its website and Client Portal.

Where legally permitted and with any consent required by applicable law, electronic acknowledgments and records may be used to document a user’s acceptance of website or portal terms.

Farmer Bail Bonds may maintain records identifying the authenticated account, applicable terms version, date and time of acceptance, and acknowledgment provided.

Electronic acceptance of website or portal terms does not replace any separate signature, authorization, or consent required for a bail bond, indemnity agreement, or other transaction.

13. Account Access and Unauthorized Use

Client Portal access is intended solely for authorized users.

Users may not knowingly share their login credentials with unauthorized individuals, access another person’s account without authorization, or use the Client Portal to obtain information they are not entitled to receive.

Users must promptly notify Farmer Bail Bonds if they believe their account credentials have been compromised or their account has been accessed without authorization.

Farmer Bail Bonds may take reasonable measures to protect account security, including temporarily restricting access, requiring credential updates, or investigating suspected misuse.

14. Payment Disputes, Refunds, and Chargebacks

Payments made through the website or Client Portal remain subject to the applicable signed agreements, payment processor requirements, and governing law.

Refund eligibility, premium treatment, collateral return, and other financial obligations are determined by the applicable agreements and legal requirements. Nothing in these Terms creates a separate promise of refund or modifies any nonrefundable premium provision that is lawful and properly disclosed.

Users should promptly contact Farmer Bail Bonds regarding suspected payment errors or duplicate transactions.

Nothing in these Terms limits any nonwaivable right to dispute a transaction or obtain a refund under applicable law.

15. Changes to These Terms

Farmer Bail Bonds may revise these Terms to reflect changes in website functionality, Client Portal services, business practices, or legal requirements.

The current version and effective date will be made available on the website.

When material changes affect authenticated Client Portal users, Farmer Bail Bonds may provide notice and require renewed affirmative acceptance before continued access to applicable portal features.

Updated terms will apply prospectively as permitted by law and will not automatically modify previously executed bail bonds, indemnity agreements, or other contracts.

16. Governing Law and Interpretation

To the extent permitted by applicable law, disputes arising solely from use of the Farmer Bail Bonds website or Client Portal shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

This provision does not alter the governing law, jurisdiction, or venue applicable to any bail bond, court proceeding, indemnity agreement, or other separately executed contract.

If any provision of these website Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain effective to the extent permitted by law.

17. No Waiver of Legal Obligations

Nothing in these Terms relieves any defendant, indemnitor, or other party of obligations arising under applicable court orders, bail bonds, signed agreements, or law.

Likewise, nothing in these Terms relieves Farmer Bail Bonds of obligations that cannot lawfully be waived or limited.