These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of whosarrested.com (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
1. Description of the Service
whosarrested.com provides informational search tools and aggregated content related to public records, inmate information, arrest records, mugshots, and similar publicly available sources. The Site is provided for general informational purposes only.
The Site may redirect you to third-party websites or services to complete a search or access additional information. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party services, pricing, billing, or results.
2. Not a Consumer Reporting Agency
The Site is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA"), 15 U.S.C. ยง 1681 et seq. We do not provide "consumer reports" and are not a "consumer reporting agency" for FCRA purposes.
You may not use information obtained from the Site for any purpose that would require FCRA compliance, including decisions about employment, tenant screening, credit, insurance, or other regulated eligibility determinations.
3. Permitted Uses
You may use the Site only for lawful, personal, and informational purposes, such as researching publicly available records for your own reference, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws.
4. Prohibited Uses
You agree that you will not use the Site or any information obtained through it to:
- Make employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, reassignment, retention, or termination;
- Screen tenants or make housing-related eligibility decisions;
- Evaluate creditworthiness or make lending, insurance, or financial eligibility decisions;
- Screen domestic workers, caregivers, tutors, coaches, medical providers, or other professional service providers;
- Determine eligibility for educational programs, scholarships, grants, or financial aid;
- Stalk, harass, threaten, or intimidate any person;
- Investigate public officials, celebrities, or other individuals for unlawful or improper purposes;
- Violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its systems, or user accounts;
- Scrape, crawl, harvest, or automate access to the Site in a manner that interferes with its operation;
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation.
5. Accuracy and No Warranty
Public records and third-party information may be incomplete, outdated, inaccurate, duplicated, or incorrectly associated with a person. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any information displayed on or through the Site.
The Site and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
6. No Professional Advice
Information on the Site does not constitute legal, financial, investigative, or professional advice. You should independently verify any information before relying on it and consult qualified professionals when appropriate.
7. Third-Party Content and Links
The Site may include links to third-party websites, search results, screenshots, summaries, or other materials. We do not endorse and are not responsible for third-party content, policies, or practices. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms.
8. Intellectual Property
The Site layout, branding, design, and original content are owned by or licensed to us and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from the Site except as permitted by law or with our prior written consent.
9. Account Access
If the Site offers login or account features, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activity under your account. Notify us promptly of any unauthorized use.
10. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use information.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we and our owners, affiliates, officers, employees, agents, and partners will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or related to your use of the Site.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the Site will not exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid us, if any, in the twelve months before the event giving rise to the claim, or (b) one hundred U.S. dollars (US $100).
12. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless us and our affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any law or third-party rights.
13. Suspension and Termination
We may suspend or terminate access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or if necessary to protect the Site, users, or our business.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which the Site operator is located, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where mandatory local law applies.
15. Changes to These Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time by posting an updated version on this page and revising the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
16. Contact
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