Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Criminal Records Database. By accessing or using our website, services, or applications (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

2. Eligibility and Account Registration

2.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years of age to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

2.2 Account Creation

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

3. Permitted Use of Services

3.1 License Grant

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Services for lawful purposes only.

3.2 Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Services only for legitimate purposes, including:

• Personal background research
• Employment screening (in compliance with applicable laws)
• Tenant screening
• Public safety awareness
• Academic or journalistic research

4. Prohibited Activities

You expressly agree NOT to:

• Use the Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
• Harass, abuse, threaten, or intimidate any person based on information obtained from our Services
• Use information obtained to make credit, insurance, employment, or housing decisions subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
• Scrape, copy, or download large portions of our database through automated means
• Resell, redistribute, or commercially exploit the Services without authorization
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Transmit viruses, malware, or any harmful code
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers
• Use the Services to stalk, harass, or harm another person

5. Payment Terms

5.1 Subscription and Credits

Certain Services require payment through subscriptions or credit purchases. By purchasing a subscription or credits, you agree to:

• Pay all applicable fees as described at the time of purchase
• Provide current, complete, and accurate billing information
• Promptly update account information if payment details change

5.2 Automatic Renewal

Subscription services may automatically renew unless you cancel before the renewal date. You will be charged the then-current subscription fee unless you cancel.

5.3 Refund Policy

All sales are final. Refunds are provided only at our sole discretion and in accordance with applicable law. Credits and subscriptions are non-transferable.

6. Affiliate Program

Participation in our affiliate program is subject to additional terms and conditions. Affiliates must:

• Promote our Services in an ethical and legal manner
• Not engage in false advertising or misleading practices
• Comply with FTC disclosure requirements
• Not use spam or unsolicited communications for promotion

We reserve the right to terminate affiliate accounts for violations of program terms.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Our Content

All content on our Services, including text, graphics, logos, images, software, and data compilations, is the property of Criminal Records Database or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Trademarks

Our name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Criminal Records Database. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.

7.3 User Content

By submitting content to our Services, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content in connection with operating the Services.

8. Data Accuracy and Limitations

8.1 Information Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any data provided through our Services. Criminal records and public information may contain errors or be outdated.

8.2 Not a Consumer Reporting Agency

Criminal Records Database is NOT a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). You may NOT use our Services for purposes covered by the FCRA, including:

• Credit decisions
• Insurance underwriting
• Employment decisions (without proper FCRA-compliant procedures)
• Tenant screening (without proper FCRA-compliant procedures)

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data collection and use practices.

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

10.1 Service "As Is"

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

10.2 No Guarantee of Results

We do not guarantee that our Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that search results will be accurate, complete, or useful for your purposes.

10.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CRIMINAL RECORDS DATABASE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Criminal Records Database and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your misuse of the Services
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account settings. Termination does not entitle you to a refund of any fees paid.

12.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Excessive or abusive use of the Services
• Non-payment of fees

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.2 Arbitration

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if they qualify.

13.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any arbitration or proceeding shall be conducted on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

14. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms applicable to specific Services, constitute the entire agreement between you and Criminal Records Database.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15.3 Waiver

No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

16. Contact Information