About ecoSmart-Fire

ecoSmart Design Software® Version 1.0

Developed in 2004 by:

Center for Urban Forest Research
Pacific Southwest Research Station
Forest Service Shield
USDA Forest Service

Disclaimer of Warranty:

This ecoSmart Design Software was developed by the USDA Forest Service for the express purpose of assisting Users in evaluating home fire safety, and is made available to Users "as is." By agreeing to the provisions set forth in the Disclaimer of Warranty, Disclaimer of Liability and Limitation of Liability, User is permitted free use of the software. USDA Forest Service expressly disclaims, and User hereby expressly waives against USDA Forest Service, all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, warranties of title, warranties of purpose, warranties of non-infringement or warranties as to any results to be obtained from any use of this software or any related documentation or information derived therefrom.

Disclaimer of Liability:

The results obtained with this software are merely an indication of what might happen to a home or other structures in the event a forest fire occurs in the vicinity. Many other factors must be considered when making fire hazard decisions, such as weather, prevailing winds, construction materials, vegetation type, topography, neighboring parcels, etc. Please seek further assistance if you are concerned. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SOFTWARE TO PREDICT THE FIRE SAFETY OF YOUR HOME. CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL FIRE EXPERT.

Limitation of Liability:

USDA Forest Service shall have no liability with respect to its obligations under this permit or otherwise for consequential, exemplary, special, indirect, incidental or punitive damages even if it has been advised of the possibility of such damages. This limitation applies to all causes of action or claims in the aggregate, including breach of warranty, indemnity, negligence, strict liability, misrepresenation, and other torts. This royalty-free permit herein reflects, and relies upon, the allocation of risk and the exclusion of consequential damages and limitations of liability set forth.