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License and Site Access: Governmental grants you a non-exclusive limited license to access and make personal use of this site and not to download (other than page caching) or modify it, or any portion of it. This license does not include any resale or commercial use of this site or its contents; any derivative use of this site or its contents; any downloading or copying of account information for the benefit of another merchant; or any use of data mining, robots or similar data gathering and extraction tools. This site or any portion of this site may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose without the express written consent of Governmental Data Services, Incorporated. You may not frame or utilize framing techniques to enclose any trademark, logo or other proprietary information (including images, text, page layout or form) of this Web site or Governmental Data Services, Incorporated without our express written consent. You may not use any meta tags or any other "hidden text" utilizing Governmental Data Services, Incorporated name or trademarks without our express written consent. You may not make available in any manner software viruses or any other computer code, files or programs designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of this Web site or any computer software, hardware or telecommunications equipment of Governmental Data Services, Incorporated or the visitors to this Web site. You may not interfere with or disrupt the services of Governmental Data Services, Incorporated or the servers or networks connected to these services. You may not collect or store personal data about other users of this Web site. Any unauthorized use or attempts to use this Web site in an unauthorized manner terminates the permission or license granted by Governmental Data Services, Incorporated hereby.

This service is provided for adults only who want to pay property taxes with a credit card. If you are under 18 years old, you may use this Web site only with involvement of a parent or guardian. Governmental Data Services, Incorporated reserves the right to refuse service, terminate or suspend accounts or service or cancel transactions at any time in its sole discretion.

Refunds: Governmental Data Services, Incorporated is accepting payments on behalf the represented Tax Offices. Every effort is made to insure the accuracy of the data contained herein. Should you apply a payment to the wrong account, pay an incorrect amount, overpay the account or any other error made in making this payment, you will need to contact the appropriate taxing jurisdiction to arrange for a refund or payment transfer. Each taxing jurisdictions has its only policy regarding refunds. Under no circumstances will Governmental Data Services, Incorporated refund a payment amount nor refund a convince fee. As a user of this Web site it is your responsibility to contact the appropriate taxing jurisdiction to arrange for any refunds for taxes paid. Under no circumstances will the convenience fee be refunded neither by Governmental Data Services, Incorporated nor the taxing jurisdiction.

Privacy: Governmental Data Services does not maintain any credit card numbers, csc numbers nor expiration dates. Nor will GDS release information to any entities other than the accounts taxing jurisdiction and merchant account providers.

Your Personal Information: If you use this site, you are responsible for restricting access to your computer, and you agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account. You should notify Governmental Data Services immediately if you believe there has been unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of this site's security.

Copyright: All content on this Web site, such as text, graphics, logos, button icons and images is the property of Governmental Data Services or its content suppliers and protected by United States and international copyright laws. The selection, arrangement, and presentation of all materials on this Web site (including information in the public domain), and the overall design of this Web site is the exclusive property of Governmental Data Services and protected by United States and international copyright laws. All software on this site is the property of Governmental Data Services or its software suppliers and protected by United States and international copyright laws.

Trademarks: GDS Inc., Governmental Data Services, Governmental Data Services, Incorporated, Texas Payments and other Governmental Data Services, Incorporated graphics, logos, page headers, button icons, scripts and service names are trademarks or trade dress of Governmental Data Services, Incorporated. Governmental Data Services, Incorporated trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not Governmental Data Services, Incorporated's, in any manner that is likely to cause confusion among customers, or in any manner that disparages or discredits Governmental Data Services, Incorporated, its products or services or this Web site. All other trademarks not owned by Governmental Data Services, Incorporated that appear on this site are the property of their respective owners, who may or may not be affiliated with, connected to, or sponsored by Governmental Data Services, Incorporated.

When making a payment or contacting Governmental Data Services through this site, you agree to provide accurate and complete information about yourself and your payment obligation(s).

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

THIS SITE IS PROVIDED BY Governmental Data Services, Incorporated ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. Governmental Data Services, Incorporated MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE OPERATION OF THIS SITE OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES INCLUDED ON THIS SITE. YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THIS SITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK AND THAT YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PERSONAL AND PAYMENT INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE.

TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY APPLICABLE LAW, Governmental Data Services, Incorporated DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Governmental Data Services, Incorporated DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THIS SITE, ITS SERVICES OR E-MAIL SENT FROM Governmental Data Services, Incorporated ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. Governmental Data Services, Incorporated (AS WELL AS ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES AND STOCKHOLDERS) WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS SITE, ANY CREDIT CARD COMPANY'S NON-AUTHORIZATION OF A USER'S CREDIT CARD PAYMENT, ANY GOVERNMENT ENTITY'S NON-ACCEPTANCE OF A PAYMENT FROM A PARTY USING THIS SITE OR FOR DISRUPTIONS IN SERVICE ON THIS SITE, REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Governmental Data Services, Incorporated ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE TIMELINESS, DELETION, MIS-DELIVERY OR FAILURE TO STORE ANY USER COMMUNICATIONS OR PERSONALIZATION SETTINGS.

CERTAIN STATE LAWS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS, EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND YOU MIGHT HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.

Applicable Law: By visiting this Web site, you agree that the laws of the state of Texas, without regard to its principles of conflict of laws, will govern these Terms of Use and any dispute of any sort that might arise between you and Governmental Data Services, Incorporated.

Other Legal Terms and Conditions: Completion of a payment transaction is contingent upon both the authorization of payment by the applicable credit card company and acceptance of your payment by the relevant authority or other entity you are attempting to pay. In the event that your credit card payment is unable to be processed, Governmental Data Services, Incorporated will attempt to notify you at least once using the contact information you have provided. In the event your payment is not processed or authorized by your credit card company or the applicable governmental authority or other entity you are seeking to pay, your payment liability shall remain outstanding and unpaid and you will be subject to penalties, late fees and interest charges assessed by the relevant entity thereon, all of which obligations remain your sole responsibility.

Governmental Data Services, Incorporated reserves the right to make changes to this Web site (including, without limitation, discontinuing this Web site or the services offered on this site) and these Terms of Use at any time, with or without notice. If any of these terms and conditions shall be deemed invalid, void or for any reason unenforceable, that term or condition shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining term or condition.

Governmental Data Services, Incorporated requests that you not use any of the information on this site, including without limitation the e-mail addresses that are posted here, to transmit, distribute or facilitate the distribution of unsolicited bulk e-mail or other such advertisements or solicitations to Governmental Data Services, Incorporated or any of its employees or agents, and any such use of the information on this site is a violation of the terms of use of this site.

Governmental Data Services, Incorporated failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these terms and conditions shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. These terms and conditions and the relationship between you and Governmental Data Services, Incorporated shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas without regard to its conflict of law principles. With respect to any disputes or matters arising out of this Web site or use of the site, you and Governmental Data Services, Incorporated each agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in the State of Texas