Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using ShelbyRecords.us (the "Website"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by the following terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of this Website immediately.
1. General Information and Purpose
ShelbyRecords.us is an informational resource designed to help individuals learn about public records, how to access them, and what types of records may be available through government agencies and other authorized sources. The content provided on this Website is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, professional guidance, or a guarantee of record availability.
We do not represent any government agency, courthouse, law enforcement body, or official records repository. Any information found on this Website should be independently verified through the appropriate official channels before being relied upon for any legal, financial, or personal decision.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By visiting, browsing, or otherwise using ShelbyRecords.us, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website.
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. It is your responsibility to review this page periodically for updates.
3. Permitted Use
You agree to use ShelbyRecords.us only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Specifically, you agree that you will not:
- Use any information obtained through this Website to harass, stalk, threaten, or harm any individual
- Attempt to access restricted, confidential, or sealed records through any method described or referenced on this Website
- Use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or similar technologies to extract content from this Website without express written permission
- Reproduce, distribute, or republish content from this Website for commercial purposes without prior authorization
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when seeking public records information
- Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the proper functioning of this Website
Any unauthorized use of this Website may result in immediate termination of your access and may expose you to civil or criminal liability.
4. Accuracy and Completeness of Information
While we make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information published on ShelbyRecords.us is accurate and up to date, we make no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of any information on this Website.
Public records laws, procedures, fees, and availability vary significantly by jurisdiction and are subject to change. Information that was accurate at the time of publication may become outdated due to legislative changes, court decisions, or administrative updates. Users are strongly encouraged to contact the relevant government office or agency directly to confirm current procedures and requirements.
5. No Legal Advice
Nothing on ShelbyRecords.us constitutes legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship. The information provided is educational in nature and is not a substitute for professional legal counsel. If you have specific legal questions regarding public records, expungements, record sealing, background checks, or related matters, you should consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.
6. Third-Party Links and Resources
This Website may contain links to third-party websites, government portals, databases, or external resources for your convenience. These links are provided solely as a reference and do not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation with those external sites. ShelbyRecords.us has no control over the content, accuracy, or availability of third-party websites and accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
When you click on a third-party link, you leave ShelbyRecords.us and are subject to the terms and privacy policies of that external site. We encourage you to review those policies before submitting any personal information.
7. Intellectual Property
All original content on ShelbyRecords.us, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, page layouts, and organizational structure, is the property of ShelbyRecords.us and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on this Website without our express written consent.
You are permitted to print or download a single copy of any page on this Website for your personal, non-commercial use, provided that you do not alter the content and that you retain all copyright and proprietary notices.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
ShelbyRecords.us is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
Your use of this Website is entirely at your own risk. We shall not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of, or inability to use, this Website or its content.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, ShelbyRecords.us, its owners, operators, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of this Website, including but not limited to:
- Reliance on any information provided on this Website
- Errors or omissions in the content
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
- Any interruption or cessation of service
- Any third-party conduct or content accessed through links on this Website
This limitation of liability applies regardless of the legal theory under which such damages are claimed, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
10. Privacy and Personal Information
Your use of ShelbyRecords.us is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect any information you provide while using this Website. By using this Website, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.
Please be aware that public records, by their nature, may contain personal information about individuals. The use of such information is subject to applicable laws, including but not limited to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA), and various state privacy statutes. Users are solely responsible for ensuring that their use of any public records information complies with all applicable laws.
11. Prohibited Uses Under the FCRA
ShelbyRecords.us is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and the information provided on this Website may not be used as a factor in determining a consumer's eligibility for credit, insurance, employment, housing, or any other purpose covered by the FCRA. Any use of public records information for such purposes must be conducted through a properly certified consumer reporting agency in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the applicable jurisdiction, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these terms or your use of this Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the relevant jurisdiction.
13. 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, which shall continue in full force and effect.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ShelbyRecords.us with respect to your use of this Website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, whether electronic, oral, or written, between you and ShelbyRecords.us regarding the subject matter herein.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us through the contact form available on this Website. We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiry in a timely manner.
By continuing to use ShelbyRecords.us, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions in their entirety.