Terms and Conditions of Use

By accessing, browsing, or using the website AllRecentArrests.org (the "Site," "we," "us," or "our"), you ("User," "you," or "your") acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use ("Terms"), our Privacy Policy, and all applicable federal and state laws. If you do not agree to these Terms in their entirety, you must immediately cease all use of this Site.

These Terms constitute a binding legal agreement between you and the operators of AllRecentArrests.org. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site following any modification constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.

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

2.1 Public Records Aggregation

AllRecentArrests.org is a public records information aggregator that compiles and displays arrest records, booking information, mugshots, and related data sourced from publicly available government databases, law enforcement agencies, county sheriff offices, and other official public records repositories across the United States. The Site does not generate, create, or independently verify any of the records displayed.

2.2 Not a Consumer Reporting Agency

You expressly acknowledge and agree that you may NOT use any information obtained from this Site for any purpose governed by the FCRA, including but not limited to:

• Employment screening, hiring decisions, promotions, demotions, reassignment, or termination of any employee or prospective employee
• Screening of household workers, including babysitters, nannies, domestic staff, caregivers, gardeners, or contractors
• Tenant screening, rental decisions, or evaluating eligibility for residential or commercial leases
• Determining eligibility for personal credit, loans, mortgages, or insurance products
• Evaluating eligibility for educational programs, scholarships, fellowships, or financial aid
• Assessing eligibility for licenses or government-granted benefits requiring financial responsibility review
• Any other purpose governed by FCRA (see 15 U.S.C. § 1681b, subsections (a)(3)–(a)(6))

Violation of this prohibition may expose you to significant civil and criminal liability under federal law.

2.3 Third-Party Affiliate Links — TruthFinder and Similar Services

This Site may promote and display affiliate links to third-party background check services, including but not limited to TruthFinder (truthfinder.com). These services operate under their own separate terms of use, privacy policies, and legal frameworks. We may receive compensation when you access or register with these services through links on our Site.

Your use of any third-party service is entirely at your own risk and governed exclusively by that service's terms. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or legality of any information provided by third-party services. Please review the terms and privacy policy of any third-party service before using it.

Third-party services such as TruthFinder may have different permitted and prohibited uses, data accuracy standards, and legal obligations than this Site. Users accessing such services for employment screening or other FCRA-regulated purposes must comply with the specific requirements of those platforms and applicable federal law.

3.1 Permitted Uses

Subject to these Terms, you may access this Site for the following lawful informational purposes only:

• Personal research and general public interest in publicly available arrest information
• Journalistic, editorial, or academic research conducted in accordance with applicable laws and ethical standards
• Satisfying personal curiosity about matters of public record
• Locating publicly available information about individuals with whom you have a direct, lawful personal interest
• General awareness of law enforcement activity in your community, as permitted by applicable state and local laws

3.2 Prohibited Uses

You expressly agree NOT to use this Site or any information obtained from it for:

• Any purpose governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) as described in Section 2.2
• Harassing, stalking, intimidating, threatening, or harming any individual
• Defaming, libeling, or making false statements about any person
• Discriminating against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic
• Contacting or pursuing any individual without consent in any manner that could constitute harassment
• Compiling, aggregating, or re-selling data obtained from this Site for any commercial purpose
• Identity theft, fraud, or any form of misrepresentation
• Searching for records on minors (persons under 18 years of age)
• Violating the privacy rights of any individual under applicable federal or state law
• Using automated bots, scrapers, crawlers, or other data extraction tools without our express written permission
• Any unlawful purpose or any purpose that encourages conduct constituting a criminal offense or civil liability

You expressly acknowledge and understand the following critical limitations:

• AN ARREST DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONVICTION. An arrest record reflects only that a person was arrested, not that they are guilty of any crime. Charges may have been dropped, dismissed, reduced, or result in acquittal.
• Records on this Site may not reflect subsequent case dispositions, expungements, sealing of records, or other changes in legal status.
• Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, out-of-date, or may contain errors originating from the source agency.
• The absence of a record on this Site does not mean a person has no arrest history.
• Records pertaining to minors, sealed cases, or expunged matters are generally excluded but cannot be completely guaranteed absent.

You should never rely solely on information from this Site for any important decision. Always verify information through official government sources and consult qualified legal counsel where appropriate.

5.1 Legal Obligations

We respect individuals' legal rights regarding expunged or sealed records. If a court has ordered that your arrest record be expunged or sealed pursuant to applicable state or federal law, you may submit a removal request along with supporting documentation.

5.2 Removal Request Process

To request removal of a record, submit a written request to our designated contact address along with: (a) a valid government-issued photo ID, (b) a copy of the relevant court order for expungement or sealing, and (c) sufficient information to identify the specific record at issue. We will process removal requests within a commercially reasonable timeframe, generally within 30 business days of receiving a complete request.

Submission of a removal request does not guarantee removal. We reserve the right to evaluate each request on its merits and in accordance with applicable law. Removal from this Site does not affect the existence of such record in official government databases or with original reporting agencies.

5.3 No General Right of Removal

The display of publicly available arrest records on this Site is protected activity under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and applicable state laws protecting access to public records. There is no general legal right to have accurate, lawfully obtained public records removed absent a valid court order for expungement or sealing, or other specific legal entitlement.

Our collection and use of personal information from users of this Site is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. By using this Site, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

We do not sell your personal information to unaffiliated third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share information with service providers, business partners, and as required by law or legal process. We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on the Site.

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Residents of other states may have additional rights under applicable state privacy laws. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for further information about your rights and how to exercise them.

Arrest record laws vary significantly by state. Users are solely responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable state and local laws governing access to and use of arrest records. The following states, among others, have enacted laws restricting the publication, display, or use of mugshots or arrest records:

• Georgia (O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18): Restricts certain commercial uses of booking photographs.
• California: Has enacted laws addressing removal of arrest records following certain case dispositions.
• Texas: Imposes requirements on persons publishing mugshots for compensation.
• Illinois, Utah, Virginia, and others have enacted or are actively considering similar legislation.

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any content or information
• Warranties that the Site will meet your requirements or expectations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusions may not fully apply to you.

In jurisdictions where limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages is not permitted, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. In all cases, our total aggregate liability shall not exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100.00).

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless AllRecentArrests.org, its operators, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any and all claims, damages, judgments, awards, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) your use of or access to the Site; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any applicable law or regulation; (d) your violation of any rights of any third party; or (e) any content you submit, post, or transmit through the Site.

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate partners such as TruthFinder and similar background check services. These links are provided for informational convenience only. We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or data handling of third-party websites and disclaim all liability arising from your access to or use of any third-party website.

Your interactions with any third-party website — including purchases, subscriptions, or data submissions — are solely between you and that third party. We may receive affiliate compensation if you click on links to third-party services on our Site. Such compensation does not affect our editorial independence or your obligations to comply with the terms of those services.

When accessing third-party background check services through links on our Site, you acknowledge that those services may have different permitted uses, legal frameworks, and data standards. You must independently review and comply with the terms of use and privacy policies of any third-party service you access.

The design, layout, graphics, trade dress, and non-public record content of this Site are the proprietary property of AllRecentArrests.org and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Public records data displayed on this Site is not claimed as our proprietary content.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or exploit any proprietary content from this Site without our express written consent. Unauthorized use of our intellectual property may subject you to civil and criminal liability.

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of this Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the applicable state law of the state in which the Site's principal operators are domiciled, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.2 Binding Arbitration

The arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis. You and we expressly waive any right to bring any claim as a class, consolidated, or representative action. This class action waiver is a material term of these Terms; if found unenforceable, the arbitration clause shall be null and void in its entirety.

13.3 Exceptions

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek emergency injunctive or equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights, or to prevent irreparable harm.

This Site is not intended for, directed to, or designed to attract children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are under 18, you are not permitted to use this Site. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take prompt steps to delete such information.

Furthermore, this Site does not knowingly display arrest records for individuals who were minors at the time of arrest. However, we cannot guarantee the complete absence of such records given the nature of our aggregated third-party data sources. If you discover a record for a minor on this Site, please contact us immediately.

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site or any portion thereof, temporarily or permanently, at any time without notice or liability to you. We also reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any modification will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site after any modification constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

We may also, in our sole discretion, suspend or terminate your access to the Site for any reason, including your violation of these Terms, without notice or liability to you.

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and AllRecentArrests.org with respect to your use of the Site. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. These Terms do not create any partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship between you and us.

For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at: legal@allrecentarrests.org