Terms of Use

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the SLOFIST website, registering for a course, accessing the Student Portal, downloading course materials, or otherwise using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the website and related services.

Website Use

The SLOFIST website is provided to educate, inform, and facilitate professional fire investigation training.

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with the operation of the website or the experience of other users.

Student Accounts

Certain portions of this website require a student account.

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your username and password.
• All activity occurring under your account.
• Promptly notifying SLOFIST of unauthorized account access.
• Keeping your contact information current.

Sharing login credentials with another individual is prohibited.

Course Registration

Submission of a registration request does not guarantee enrollment.

Course schedules, instructors, locations, tuition, class sizes, and availability may change without prior notice.

SLOFIST reserves the right to cancel, postpone, combine, or modify courses when operationally necessary.

Scholarship Applications

Scholarship applications are reviewed according to the eligibility criteria established by SLOFIST or the sponsoring scholarship organization.

Submission of an application does not guarantee an award.

Scholarship decisions are final unless otherwise stated.

Course Materials

Students may receive access to:

• Presentations
• Handouts
• Videos
• Student resources
• Forms
• Downloadable documents
• Classroom materials

These materials are provided solely for your personal educational use during or after participation in a SLOFIST course.

Course materials may not be copied, redistributed, posted online, sold, modified, or incorporated into other training programs without prior written permission from SLOFIST.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Attempt unauthorized access to any portion of the website.
• Share student accounts.
• Upload malicious software.
• Attempt to bypass website security.
• Interfere with examinations or surveys.
• Harvest email addresses or user information.
• Redistribute copyrighted course materials.
• Use automated systems to scrape website content.
• Use the website for unlawful activities.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, all content available through this website is the property of SLOFIST, INC.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Course curriculum
• Training presentations
• Instructor materials
• Logos
• Graphics
• Photographs
• Videos
• Website design
• Student Portal software
• Classroom Manager software
• Downloadable documents

Unauthorized reproduction or distribution is prohibited.

Disclaimer

Training materials are provided for educational purposes only.

Although SLOFIST strives to provide accurate and current information, training content should not replace professional judgment, agency policy, or applicable laws, regulations, or standards.

Information may change as investigative techniques, scientific research, industry standards, and applicable codes evolve.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SLOFIST shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from the use of this website or participation in any training program.

Users assume responsibility for the application of information obtained through SLOFIST training.

External Links

This website may include links to third-party websites for registrations, payments, hotels, restaurants, maps, weather information, surveys, or other resources.

SLOFIST is not responsible for the content, availability, or privacy practices of external websites.

Termination

SLOFIST reserves the right to suspend or terminate website or Student Portal access when these Terms are violated or when necessary to protect the security and integrity of our systems.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of California without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes relating to these Terms shall be resolved in the appropriate courts located within the State of California.

Changes to These Terms

SLOFIST may revise these Terms of Use at any time.

Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Continued use of the website after revisions become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Contact Us

Questions regarding these Terms of Use may be directed to: