Terms of Use

Last updated: October 25, 2026

These terms apply to your use of ShockingGuy.com, which is owned and operated by ShockingGuy.com. By using the site you agree to them. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Fire safety information

The guides on this site are general information to help you understand smoke alarms and home fire safety. They are not professional advice for your specific home. Always follow the instructions that come with your alarms, your local fire code and the advice of your local fire department. Electrical work, including hardwired alarms, should be done by a qualified, licensed electrician.

In an emergency, call 911. Do not use this website or its contact form to report a fire.

Videos and live streams

Videos and streams show real emergency scenes as they happened. Some may be intense. ShockingGuy is an independent creator and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or speaking for any fire department, emergency service or government agency.

The TV plays videos through YouTube. Your use of YouTube content is also subject to the YouTube Terms of Service.

Affiliate links

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Our content

The text, design, logos, photos and videos on this site belong to ShockingGuy.com or are used with permission. You may share links to any page. Please do not copy, republish or sell our content without written permission.

Acceptable use

Do not try to disrupt the site, access areas that are not public, scrape it in bulk, or use the contact form to send spam, threats or unlawful material.

No warranties

The site is provided "as is." We work to keep the information accurate and current, but we do not promise that it is complete, error free or always available.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent the law allows, ShockingGuy.com is not liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising from your use of the site, the information on it, linked sites or products purchased through affiliate links.

Links to other sites

Links to YouTube, Amazon and other sites are provided for convenience. We are not responsible for their content or policies.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to its conflict of law rules. Any dispute will be handled in the state or federal courts located in Ohio.

Changes

We may update these terms. The date at the top shows the latest version, and continued use of the site means you accept the update.

Contact

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