Terms of Service

Smith County Appraisal District (SCAD)

By accessing or using this website and online taxpayer portal (the "Site"), including any related services you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

1. Use of the Site
This Site is provided for informational and service purposes related to property and appraisal data within Smith County Appraisal District. You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes.

2. Public Information
Information available on this Site may include public records under Texas law. Such information may be accessed and used by others, and SCAD is not responsible for third-party use.

3. No Warranty
All information is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. SCAD does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information or uninterrupted access to the Site. Information on this Site should not be relied upon as a substitute for official records or for legal or financial decisions.

4. Limitation of Liability
SCAD is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the Site or reliance on its information.

5. Prohibited Uses
Users may not attempt to gain unauthorized access, interfere with system operations, or use automated means, including bots or scraping tools, to access or extract data excessively or in a manner that impacts system performance.

6. Third-Party Services
This portal is operated on behalf of SCAD by an authorized technology provider. SCAD is not responsible for third-party websites linked from this Site.

7. Intellectual Property
Site content, design, and functionality are owned by SCAD or its licensors and may not be reproduced except as permitted by law.

8. Modifications
SCAD may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any changes.

9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas.