Terms & Disclaimer
1. What this site is
DeFlock Murphy is noncommercial community education and civic advocacy published by Murphy, Texas residents. It is not affiliated with the City of Murphy, the Murphy Police Department, Flock Group Inc., or any political party. By using this site, you accept these terms.
2. Statements of fact vs. opinion
Factual claims on this site are drawn from cited public records, government audits, court filings, vendor documents, council minutes or recordings, and established news reporting, and are dated where the underlying fact can change over time. Characterizations, arguments, and calls to action are the authors' opinions, offered as fair comment on a matter of public concern.
3. Corrections policy
We want this site to be accurate. If you believe any statement on this site is inaccurate, including if you are a public official, a City of Murphy employee, or a representative of Flock Group Inc., email [email protected] with the specific statement and the basis for the correction. We will review promptly and in good faith, and we will correct, clarify, or annotate anything shown to be wrong.
4. No legal advice
Nothing on this site is legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your specific situation.
5. Not affiliated; trademarks
"Flock Safety" and related marks are trademarks of Flock Group Inc. References to them here are nominative fair use, to identify and discuss the company and its products, not to imply endorsement or affiliation.
6. Intellectual property
Original text on this site may be shared for noncommercial civic use with attribution to DeFlock Murphy. Brief quotations from third-party sources are used as fair use for commentary and criticism.
7. External links
This site links to news articles, government pages, and other third-party sources for reference. We do not control and are not responsible for the content of external sites.
8. Lawful, peaceful advocacy only
This site supports lawful, peaceful civic action: contacting elected officials, speaking at public meetings, filing public-records requests, and voting. It does not support and explicitly disclaims any form of equipment tampering, harassment, or unlawful activity. Do not use published official contact information to harass anyone.
9. No warranty
This site is provided as-is. Time-sensitive facts (contracts, court cases, camera counts, vote outcomes) can change; verify against the cited primary sources before relying on them.
10. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the authors of this site are not liable for any damages arising from use of, or reliance on, the information provided here.
11. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Venue for any dispute lies in Collin County, Texas.
12. Changes
We may revise these terms as the site evolves. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
Contact
Email [email protected], or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/deflockmurphy. For corrections, see our corrections policy.