Police Central

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Terms of Use

Terms of Use

1. GENERAL

Effective Date: April 20, 2025

1.1 By accessing and using the website PoliceCentral.org (the “Website”), you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth below. These Terms of Use apply to all users of the Website, including but not limited to visitors, registered members, and contributors.

1.2 If you do not agree to these terms, you must immediately discontinue use of this Website.

1.3 Use of this Website is entirely at your own risk. PoliceCentral.org, its administrators, contributors, affiliates, and service providers shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use this Website or its content. This includes, but is not limited to, issues arising from system outages, data loss, account access errors, or software/hardware compatibility.

1.4 While efforts are made to publish reliable and timely information, PoliceCentral.org is not a government agency, court, or law enforcement body, and is not obligated to provide error-free or perfectly accurate reporting. Editorial content may contain unintentional mistakes, outdated information, or reporting errors. If you believe a correction is needed, you are encouraged to contact the site administrators. Corrections or updates may be made at the sole discretion of the site.

2. USER ACCOUNTS AND SECURITY

2.1 Users may choose to register for an account using supported third-party login options, including Google login via Firebase. By creating an account, you agree to provide accurate and up-to-date information and to maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials.

2.2 You are solely responsible for all activity under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or other security breaches.

2.3 Accounts that violate our community standards, including but not limited to harassment, hate speech, impersonation, or the distribution of false or malicious information, may be suspended or terminated at our sole discretion.

3. CONTENT SUBMISSIONS AND USAGE

3.1 PoliceCentral.org may allow users to submit comments, images, links, or other content (“User Submissions”). By submitting content, you grant PoliceCentral.org a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to publish, display, and distribute your content as part of our services.

3.2 You agree not to submit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, threatening, or infringing on the rights of others, including copyright, privacy, and publicity rights.

3.3 We reserve the right to remove or moderate any User Submissions at any time, without notice or explanation.

4. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

4.1 PoliceCentral.org is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the Website will be error-free or continuously available.

4.2 We are not responsible for technical malfunctions, service interruptions, or data loss, whether due to server issues, network problems, or user error.

4.3 You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PoliceCentral.org, its administrators, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights.

5. PROHIBITED USES

5.1 You agree not to use this Website to:

  • Engage in unlawful activity.
  • Attempt to access or tamper with other users’ data.
  • Distribute malware, spam, or phishing schemes.
  • Impersonate individuals or organizations.
  • Interfere with the normal operation or security of the Website.

5.2 We reserve the right to investigate suspected violations and cooperate with law enforcement where appropriate.

6. PRIVACY

6.1 By using this Website, you agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy, which governs how we collect, store, and process your personal data, including data from third-party login providers.

6.2 PoliceCentral.org does not knowingly collect data from users in the European Economic Area (EEA). If you are located in the EEA, please do not use this Website. If you have already submitted data in violation of this restriction, contact us to request deletion.

7. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

7.1 PoliceCentral.org reserves the right to update or revise these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Website after such changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Terms.

8. CONTACT

For questions or concerns about these Terms, please use the contact form on the Website or email the site administrator via the official contact listed on PoliceCentral.org.