These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (“you”), and mugshotfile (“we,” “us,” or “our”), governing your access to and use of the website https://mugshotfile.com and any related media forms, channels, mobile websites, or applications linked or connected to it (collectively, the “Site”).
By accessing the Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, you are expressly prohibited from using the Site and must discontinue use immediately.
Supplemental Terms of Service or other documents that may be posted on the Site from time to time are hereby incorporated by reference. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time and for any reason.
We will notify you of any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date of these Terms of Service. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to periodically review these Terms of Service to stay informed of updates. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms of Service constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
The information on the Site is not intended for distribution to or use by any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would violate laws or regulations or require us to register within that jurisdiction or country. Individuals who choose to access the Site from other locations do so on their own initiative and are solely responsible for complying with local laws, to the extent applicable.
All users who are minors in their jurisdiction of residence (generally under 18 years of age) must have permission from, and be directly supervised by, a parent or guardian to use the Site. If you are a minor, your parent or guardian must read and agree to these Terms of Service before you use the Site.
Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise stated, the Site and its content, including but not limited to source code, databases, functionality, software, website design, audio, video, text, photographs (excluding content and photographs obtained from county sheriff’s offices or clerk of court websites), and graphics (collectively, the “Content”), as well as trademarks, service marks, and logos contained within the Site (the “Marks”), are our proprietary property or are licensed to us. They are protected under U.S. copyright, trademark, and unfair competition laws, as well as international conventions and laws in other jurisdictions.
The Content and Marks on the Site are provided “AS IS” for your personal, informational use only. Unless explicitly permitted in these Terms of Service, no part of the Site, Content, or Marks may be copied, reproduced, aggregated, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted, distributed, sold, licensed, or otherwise used for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent.
If you are eligible to use the Site, you are granted a limited license to access and use it. You may download or print a copy of any portion of the Content to which you have properly gained access solely for your personal, non-commercial use. All rights not expressly granted to you in these Terms of Service are reserved by us and our licensors.
User Representations
By using the Site, you represent and warrant that:
All registration information you submit will be true, accurate, current, and complete.
You will maintain the accuracy of such information and promptly update it as necessary.
You have the legal capacity to comply with these Terms of Service.
You are not a minor in your jurisdiction of residence, or if you are a minor, you have received parental permission to use the Site.
You will not access the Site through automated or non-human means, such as bots, scripts, or similar methods.
You will not use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purposes.
Your use of the Site will not violate any applicable law or regulation.
User Registration
You may be required to register with the Site. You agree to keep your password confidential and are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We reserve the right to remove, reclaim, or change your username if we determine, at our sole discretion, that it is inappropriate, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
Prohibited Activities
You may not use the Site for any purpose other than its intended use. The Site may not be used for any commercial endeavors unless specifically endorsed or approved by us.
As a user, you agree not to:
Systematically retrieve data or content from the Site to create a collection, database, or directory without written permission from us.
Make unauthorized use of the Site, including gathering usernames or email addresses to send unsolicited emails or creating accounts by automated means.
Use the Site to advertise or offer to sell goods or services.
Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security features that prevent the use or copying of Content or enforce limitations on the Site.
Engage in unauthorized framing or linking to the Site.
Mislead, defraud, or trick us and other users, particularly in attempts to gather sensitive account information.
Make improper use of our support services or submit false abuse reports.
Engage in automated use of the system, such as using scripts, data mining, or robots.
Disrupt or create an undue burden on the Site or the networks connected to it.
Attempt to impersonate another user or person.
Sell or transfer your profile.
Use any information from the Site to harass, abuse, or harm others.
Use the Site for any revenue-generating activity not authorized by us.
Reverse-engineer or attempt to reverse-engineer the Site’s software or code.
Attempt to bypass any security measures designed to restrict access to the Site.
Harass, intimidate, or threaten any of our employees or agents.
Remove copyright or proprietary rights notices from any Content.
Upload or transmit viruses, Trojan horses, or other disruptive materials.
Use or transmit materials that act as passive or active information collection mechanisms (e.g., spyware, web bugs).
Use automated systems to access the Site, including bots, spiders, or scrapers.
Disparage, harm, or tarnish our reputation or the Site.
User-Generated Contributions
The Site may invite you to contribute to blogs, message boards, forums, and other functionalities, where you can submit, post, or display content such as text, videos, photos, graphics, comments, or suggestions (“Contributions”).
Contributions may be visible to other users and third-party websites. Therefore, any Contributions you transmit may be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. By submitting Contributions, you represent and warrant that:
The creation, distribution, transmission, and public display of your Contributions will not infringe on third-party rights (e.g., copyright, trademark, etc.).
You own or have the necessary licenses, rights, and permissions to use and authorize the Site to use your Contributions.
You have the consent of any identifiable individuals in your Contributions to use their name or likeness as required.
Your Contributions are accurate, not misleading, and not unsolicited.
Your Contributions are not advertising, spam, or other forms of solicitation.
Your Contributions are not obscene, violent, harassing, or otherwise objectionable.
Your Contributions do not advocate violence, harm, or illegal activities.
Your Contributions do not violate privacy or publicity rights or contain personal information from individuals under the age of 18.
Your Contributions do not violate any laws, including child pornography laws or those protecting minors’ well-being.
Your Contributions are free from discriminatory, offensive, or derogatory comments.
Violations of these Terms may result in termination or suspension of your right to use the Site.
Contribution License
By posting your Contributions to any part of the Site or linking your account from the Site to any of your social networking accounts, you automatically grant, and represent and warrant that you have the right to grant, to us an unrestricted, unlimited, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free, fully-paid, worldwide license to host, use, copy, reproduce, disclose, sell, republish, broadcast, retitle, archive, store, cache, publicly perform, publicly display, reformat, translate, transmit, excerpt (in whole or in part), and distribute such Contributions (including, without limitation, your image and voice) for any purpose, commercial, advertising, or otherwise. This includes the right to prepare derivative works of or incorporate Contributions into other works and to grant sublicenses of the foregoing.
This license applies to any form, media, or technology currently known or developed in the future. It includes our use of your name, company name, franchise name, trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, and personal and commercial images you provide. You waive all moral rights in your Contributions, and warrant that no moral rights have been asserted in your Contributions.
We do not assert ownership over your Contributions. You retain full ownership of all your Contributions and any intellectual property rights associated with them. We are not liable for any statements or representations made in your Contributions.
You are solely responsible for your Contributions, and you expressly agree to release us from any liability and refrain from any legal action regarding your Contributions.
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to:
Edit, redact, or change any Contributions.
Re-categorize any Contributions to place them in more appropriate locations.
Pre-screen or delete any Contributions at any time and for any reason, without notice. We are not obligated to monitor your Contributions.
Guidelines for Reviews
The Site may allow you to leave reviews or ratings. When posting a review, you must comply with the following criteria:
You should have firsthand experience with the person or entity being reviewed.
Your reviews should not contain offensive profanity or abusive, racist, offensive, or hate language.
Your reviews should not include discriminatory references based on religion, race, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability.
Your reviews should not reference illegal activities.
You should not be affiliated with competitors when posting negative reviews.
You should not make conclusions about the legality of conduct.
You may not post false or misleading statements.
You may not organize campaigns encouraging others to post reviews, whether positive or negative.
We may accept, reject, or remove reviews at our sole discretion. We have no obligation to screen or delete reviews, even if they are considered objectionable or inaccurate. Reviews are not endorsed by us and do not necessarily represent our opinions or the views of our affiliates or partners.
We are not liable for any review or for any claims, liabilities, or losses arising from any review. By posting a review, you grant us a perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, fully-paid, assignable, and sublicensable right to reproduce, modify, translate, transmit, display, perform, and distribute all content related to the review.
Mobile Application License
Use License
If you access the Site through a mobile application, we grant you a revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right to install and use the mobile application on wireless devices you own or control, and to access and use it strictly in accordance with these Terms of Service.
You shall not:
Decompile, reverse-engineer, disassemble, attempt to derive the source code of, or decrypt the application.
Modify, adapt, improve, enhance, translate, or create derivative works from the application.
Violate any applicable laws, rules, or regulations when using the application.
Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices (including copyright or trademark notices).
Use the application for any revenue-generating endeavor or commercial enterprise it is not designed for.
Make the application available over a network or environment allowing simultaneous access or use by multiple devices or users.
Use the application to create a product or service competitive with or substitutive for the application.
Use the application to send automated queries or unsolicited commercial emails.
Use any proprietary information or our intellectual property in the design, development, manufacture, or licensing of any applications for use with the app.
Apple and Android Devices
The following terms apply when using a mobile application obtained from the Apple Store or Google Play:
The license granted for our mobile application is limited to a non-transferable license to use the application on a device utilizing Apple iOS or Android operating systems, in accordance with the applicable App Distributor’s terms.
We are responsible for providing maintenance and support services for the application, and you acknowledge that each App Distributor has no obligation to provide such services.
In the event of an application failure to conform to a warranty, you may notify the App Distributor for a possible refund, but they have no further warranty obligations.
You warrant that (i) you are not in a country subject to U.S. government embargo or designated as a “terrorist supporting” country, and (ii) you are not listed on any U.S. government list of prohibited or restricted parties.
You must comply with third-party agreements when using the mobile application.
You acknowledge that App Distributors are third-party beneficiaries of this license and may enforce the Terms of Service against you.
Social Media
As part of the Site’s functionality, you may link your account with online accounts you have with third-party service providers (each referred to as a “Third-Party Account”) by either: (1) providing your Third-Party Account login information through the Site, or (2) allowing us to access your Third-Party Account, as permitted under the applicable Terms of Service that govern your use of each Third-Party Account.
You represent and warrant that you are entitled to disclose your Third-Party Account login information to us and/or grant us access to your Third-Party Account, without breaching any of the Terms of Service that govern your use of the applicable Third-Party Account and without obligating us to pay any fees or subjecting us to any usage limitations imposed by the third-party service provider.
By granting us access to your Third-Party Accounts, you understand that (1) we may access, make available, and store (if applicable) any content you have provided to and stored in your Third-Party Account (the “Social Network Content”) so that it is available on and through the Site via your account, including, without limitation, any friend lists, and (2) we may submit and receive additional information from your Third-Party Account, to the extent that you are notified when you link your account.
Depending on the Third-Party Accounts you link, and subject to the privacy settings of those accounts, personally identifiable information you post to your Third-Party Accounts may be available through your account on the Site.
Please note that if a Third-Party Account or associated service becomes unavailable, or if our access to such Third-Party Account is terminated by the third-party service provider, the Social Network Content may no longer be accessible through the Site. You will have the ability to disable the connection between your Site account and your Third-Party Accounts at any time.
IMPORTANT: Your relationship with the third-party service providers associated with your Third-Party Accounts is governed solely by your agreements with those providers. We make no effort to review any Social Network Content for any purpose, including but not limited to, for accuracy, legality, or non-infringement, and we are not responsible for any Social Network Content.
You acknowledge and agree that we may access your email address book associated with a Third-Party Account and your contacts list stored on your mobile device or tablet for the sole purpose of identifying and informing you of contacts who have also registered to use the Site.
You can deactivate the connection between the Site and your Third-Party Account by contacting us via the provided contact information or through your account settings. We will attempt to delete any information stored on our servers obtained through such Third-Party Account, except the username and profile picture associated with your account.
Submissions
You acknowledge and agree that any questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, feedback, or other information regarding the Site (“Submissions”) provided by you to us are non-confidential and shall become our sole property. We shall own exclusive rights, including all intellectual property rights, and may use and disseminate these Submissions for any lawful purpose, commercial or otherwise, without acknowledgment or compensation to you.
You hereby waive all moral rights to any such Submissions and warrant that the Submissions are original to you, or that you have the right to submit them. You agree there will be no recourse against us for any alleged or actual infringement or misappropriation of any proprietary right in your Submissions.
Third-Party Websites and Content
The Site may contain links to other websites (“Third-Party Websites”) and third-party content (including articles, photographs, graphics, videos, software, and other materials) (“Third-Party Content”).
These Third-Party Websites and Third-Party Content are not monitored, checked for accuracy, or verified by us, and we are not responsible for any Third-Party Websites accessed through the Site or for any Third-Party Content posted on or made available through the Site, including the content, accuracy, legality, opinions, reliability, privacy practices, or policies of such Third-Party Websites or Third-Party Content.
Inclusion of, linking to, or permitting the use or installation of any Third-Party Websites or Third-Party Content does not imply our endorsement. If you decide to leave the Site to access Third-Party Websites or use/install any Third-Party Content, you do so at your own risk, and these Terms of Service no longer apply.
You should review the applicable terms and policies, including privacy and data collection practices, of any Third-Party Websites or applications you access via the Site. Any purchases you make through Third-Party Websites are exclusively between you and the third-party vendor, and we take no responsibility for such transactions.
You agree to hold us harmless from any harm or loss caused by your purchase of products or services from Third-Party Websites, as well as from any damage resulting from interactions with Third-Party Websites or Third-Party Content.
Advertisers
We allow advertisers to display their advertisements and other content in designated areas of the Site, such as sidebar or banner advertisements. If you are an advertiser, you are fully responsible for the advertisements you place on the Site, as well as for any services offered or products sold through those advertisements.
As an advertiser, you represent and warrant that you possess all necessary rights and authority to place advertisements on the Site, including, but not limited to, intellectual property rights, publicity rights, and contractual rights.
We provide only the space for such advertisements and have no other relationship with advertisers.
Site Management
We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to:
Monitor the Site for violations of these Terms of Service.
Take appropriate legal action against any person who, in our sole discretion, violates the law or these Terms of Service, including reporting such violations to law enforcement authorities.
Refuse, restrict access to, limit the availability of, or disable (to the extent technologically feasible) any of your Contributions or any portion thereof, in our sole discretion.
Remove from the Site or otherwise disable files and content that are excessive in size or burdensome to our systems, without notice or liability.
Manage the Site in a manner designed to protect our rights and property and ensure its proper functioning.
Privacy Policy
We care about data privacy and security. Please review our Privacy Policy posted on the Site. By using the Site, you agree to be bound by the terms of the Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Service. Please note that the Site is hosted in the United States.
If you access the Site from the European Union, Asia, or any other region with laws governing personal data collection, use, or disclosure that differ from U.S. laws, you consent to the transfer of your data to the United States, where it will be processed.
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Notice and Policy
Notifications
We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that material on the Site infringes upon your copyright, please notify us immediately using the contact form.
Please note that, under federal law, you may be held liable for damages if you make material misrepresentations in a Notification. If you are unsure whether material on the Site infringes your copyright, you should consult an attorney first.
Notifications must comply with 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3) and include the following:
A physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
Identification of the material being infringed, and information to help us locate it on the Site.
Contact information of the complaining party.
A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner or the law.
A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, under penalty of perjury, and that the complainant is authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Counter Notification
If you believe your own copyrighted material has been removed due to a mistake or misidentification, you can submit a counter-notification using the contact form.
A valid Counter Notification must include:
Identification of the material that was removed and its location before it was removed.
A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the relevant court.
Your contact information.
A statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the material was removed by mistake or misidentification.
Your signature.
Term and Termination
These Terms of Service remain in effect while you use the Site. We reserve the right to, in our sole discretion, deny access to the Site (including blocking IP addresses) to any person for any reason, including for violating these Terms of Service or applicable laws. We may terminate your use or participation in the Site or delete your account and content without warning.
If we terminate or suspend your account, you are prohibited from re-registering under any name, even if acting on behalf of a third party.
In addition to account termination, we reserve the right to take legal action, including pursuing civil, criminal, or injunctive relief.
Modifications and Interruptions
We reserve the right to modify, remove, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time, without notice. We are not obligated to update information on the Site.
We will not be liable for any modifications, price changes, suspensions, or discontinuations of the Site. Additionally, we cannot guarantee that the Site will always be available. We may experience interruptions, delays, or errors due to maintenance or other issues.
You agree that we have no liability for any loss, damage, or inconvenience caused by your inability to access or use the Site during any downtime or disruption.
These Terms of Service do not obligate us to maintain or support the Site or to provide corrections, updates, or releases.
Corrections
The Site may contain typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions related to descriptions, pricing, availability, and other information. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to update or change any information on the Site at any time, without prior notice.
Disclaimer
THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS-IS” AND “AS-AVAILABLE” BASIS. THE INFORMATION ON THE SITE IS INTENDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY BE UPDATED PERIODICALLY. WHILE EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF THE POSTED INFORMATION, IT MAY CONTAIN FACTUAL OR OTHER ERRORS. MUGSHOTFILE.COM DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OR TIMELINESS OF THE CONTENT ON THE SITE. INMATE INFORMATION CHANGES RAPIDLY, AND THE POSTED INFORMATION MAY NOT REFLECT CURRENT CONDITIONS. INFORMATION AND PHOTOS ON THIS SITE HAVE BEEN COLLECTED FROM COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICES OR CLERKS OF COURT WEBSITES. THE PEOPLE FEATURED MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF THE CHARGES LISTED AND ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SITE TO VERIFY CRIMINAL RECORDS. PLEASE CONTACT THE RELEVANT COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE OR STATE ATTORNEY’S OFFICE FOR MORE ACCURATE INFORMATION.
YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND SERVICES IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE CONTENT ON THE SITE OR ON LINKED SITES. WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:
ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT;
PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE;
UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND PERSONAL/FINANCIAL DATA;
INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE;
BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR SIMILAR MALICIOUS CODE TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE SITE;
ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN CONTENT OR ANY LOSS RESULTING FROM USE OF CONTENT ON THE SITE.
WE DO NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, OR GUARANTEE ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES ADVERTISED OR OFFERED BY THIRD PARTIES THROUGH THE SITE, AND WE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN YOU AND THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS.
AS WITH ANY PURCHASE OR SERVICE, EXERCISE CAUTION AND USE YOUR BEST JUDGMENT.
MUGSHOTFILE.COM IS NOT A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY, AND THE INFORMATION ON THIS SITE CANNOT BE USED FOR CREDIT DECISIONS, EMPLOYMENT PURPOSES, INSURANCE, TENANT SCREENING, OR ANY PURPOSE REQUIRING COMPLIANCE WITH THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT.
Limitations of Liability
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL WE OR OUR DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE, EVEN IF WE WERE ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless, including our subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents, partners, and employees, from any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of:
Your Contributions;
Your use of the Site;
A breach of these Terms of Service;
Any breach of your representations and warranties;
Your violation of third-party rights, including intellectual property rights;
Any harmful act toward other users of the Site.
We reserve the right, at your expense, to assume exclusive defense of any matter for which you must indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate with us in the defense of such claims.
User Data
We will maintain certain data you transmit to the Site for managing the Site, as well as data related to your usage of the Site. While we perform regular backups, you are solely responsible for the data you transmit or generate. We are not liable for any loss or corruption of data, and you waive any claims against us for such losses.
Electronic Communications, Transactions, and Signatures
By visiting the Site, sending us emails, and completing online forms, you consent to receive electronic communications. All agreements, notices, disclosures, and communications provided electronically satisfy legal requirements for being in writing.
YOU AGREE TO USE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, CONTRACTS, AND ORDERS, AND TO RECEIVE ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND TRANSACTION RECORDS.
You waive any legal rights that require a physical signature or the retention of non-electronic records, and you consent to payments and credits being granted electronically.
Miscellaneous
These Terms of Service, along with any policies or operating rules posted on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and us. Failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not waive that provision. These Terms operate to the fullest extent permitted by law. We may assign any or all of our rights and obligations at any time.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, it is severable from these Terms, and the validity of the remaining provisions will not be affected.
These Terms do not create a joint venture, partnership, or agency relationship between you and us. You agree that these Terms will not be construed against us as the drafter.
You waive any defenses based on the electronic form of these Terms and the lack of signature.
Contact Us
For any complaints or additional information about the Site, please use the contact form to get in touch with us.