Last updated: August 20, 2026

Welcome to the official website of the City of Southgate, Michigan (“City,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this website (“Site”), you agree to the following Terms of Use.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this Site, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. If you do not agree with these terms, you should discontinue use of the Site.

2. Purpose of the Site

This Site is provided as a public service by the City of Southgate. It is intended to provide residents, businesses, visitors, and other members of the public with access to City information, resources, programs, and online services.

3. Appropriate Use

When using this Site, you agree to:

  • Use the Site only for lawful purposes.

  • Not attempt to disrupt, damage, interfere with, or gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, networks, accounts, or connected information systems.

  • Not knowingly introduce malicious software, harmful code, or other material intended to interfere with the operation or security of the Site.

  • Not use the Site to submit or transmit unlawful content or engage in fraudulent or unauthorized activities.

Unauthorized access to or interference with City information systems may be subject to investigation and applicable civil or criminal penalties.

4. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, content on this Site, including text, graphics, photographs, logos, documents, and other materials, is owned by the City of Southgate, licensed to the City, or used with permission.

Content may generally be viewed, downloaded, or printed for personal, educational, informational, or other lawful non-commercial purposes. Use of third-party materials, trademarks, photographs, or other protected content may be subject to additional restrictions imposed by their respective owners.

5. Accuracy and Availability of Information

The City makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information. However, information provided through the Site is made available “as is” and may contain errors, omissions, or outdated information.

The City does not warrant that the Site will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or free from errors. Information presented on the Site should not be considered a substitute for official records, ordinances, resolutions, policies, or other legally controlling documents when those documents are applicable.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, the City of Southgate is not responsible for damages, losses, or other consequences arising from:

  • Use of or inability to access the Site.

  • Reliance upon information provided through the Site.

  • Errors, omissions, interruptions, or inaccuracies in Site content.

  • Unauthorized access to, alteration of, or disruption of information transmitted through the Site.

  • Third-party websites, applications, or services accessed through links provided on the Site.

Nothing in these Terms of Use is intended to waive any governmental immunity, defense, limitation of liability, or other protection available to the City under applicable law.

7. External Links

The Site may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties. These links are provided for informational purposes and convenience.

The City does not control and does not necessarily endorse third-party websites, organizations, products, services, or content. The City is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, security, accessibility, or privacy practices of external websites.

8. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Michigan and applicable federal law. Any legal proceeding relating to the use of this Site shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the appropriate courts as provided by applicable law.

9. Changes to These Terms

The City may revise these Terms of Use periodically to reflect changes in law, technology, City practices, or Site functionality. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Continued use of the Site following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms of Use.

10. Contact Information

Questions regarding these Terms of Use may be directed to:

City of Southgate
14400 Dix Toledo Road
Southgate, MI 48195
Phone: 734-258-3010