Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Welcome to HowardRecords.us
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using HowardRecords.us (the "Site"). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions outlined below. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must discontinue use of this Site immediately.
About This Site
HowardRecords.us is an informational resource designed to help individuals understand public records, how to access them, and the processes involved in obtaining them through appropriate legal channels. This Site does not provide legal advice, and the information presented here should not be construed as such. We are not a government agency, law firm, or official public records repository.
Acceptance of Terms
By visiting, browsing, or otherwise using HowardRecords.us, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site.
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically.
Informational Purposes Only
All content published on HowardRecords.us is provided strictly for general informational purposes. The information on this Site relates to public records topics, including but not limited to:
- Criminal records
- Court records
- Property records
- Vital records (birth, death, marriage, and divorce)
- Business and professional license records
- Sex offender registries
- Bankruptcy records
- Arrest records
While we strive to keep all information accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information contained on this Site. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.
Not a Consumer Reporting Agency
HowardRecords.us is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. The information provided on this Site must not be used for any purpose governed by the FCRA, including but not limited to:
- Evaluating eligibility for credit or insurance
- Employment screening or background checks
- Tenant screening
- Any other purpose that would classify the information as a "consumer report"
Users who require information for any of the above purposes must consult a licensed consumer reporting agency or other appropriate professional service.
Permitted Use
You agree to use HowardRecords.us only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with all applicable local, state, federal, and international laws and regulations. You agree that you will not:
- Use the Site to harass, stalk, threaten, or harm any individual
- Attempt to obtain information for fraudulent or deceptive purposes
- Use any automated tools, bots, scrapers, or data mining software to extract content from the Site
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of the Site without express written permission
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its related systems
- Violate the privacy rights of any individual through the misuse of public records information
Third-Party Links and Resources
HowardRecords.us may contain links to third-party websites, government portals, and external resources for your convenience. These links are provided solely as a service to our users. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
When you click on a third-party link, you leave our Site and are subject to the terms and conditions of that external website. We strongly encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Intellectual Property
All content on HowardRecords.us, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and page layouts, is the property of HowardRecords.us or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
You may view, download, and print content from this Site for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided that you do not modify the content and that you retain all copyright and proprietary notices. Any other use of the content without prior written permission from HowardRecords.us is strictly prohibited.
Disclaimer of Warranties
HowardRecords.us provides this Site and all content on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:
- Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
- Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components
- Warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information on the Site
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, HowardRecords.us, its owners, operators, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, this Site or its content. This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.
Privacy and Data Collection
Your use of HowardRecords.us is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of any information you provide while using this Site.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless HowardRecords.us and its owners, operators, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:
- Your access to or use of the Site
- Your violation of these Terms and Conditions
- Your violation of any third-party rights, including privacy or intellectual property rights
- Any misuse of public records information obtained through or referenced by this Site
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the applicable laws of the state in which HowardRecords.us operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the applicable jurisdiction.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable for any reason, that provision shall be deemed severable from the remaining terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.
Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and HowardRecords.us regarding your use of this Site and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and representations relating to the same subject matter.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding these Terms and Conditions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us:
HowardRecords.us Email: contact@howardrecords.us Website: www.HowardRecords.us
By continuing to use HowardRecords.us, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions in their entirety.