Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms", "Terms of Service") govern your relationship with the CrimeSpotter UK website (the "Service") operated by CrimeSpotter UK ("us", "we", or "our") from the United States.

Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

By accessing or using the Service you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

Age Requirement: You must be at least 13 years old (16 in the UK/EU) to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this age requirement.

2. Description of Service

CrimeSpotter UK provides an online platform for viewing and analyzing crime data from the United Kingdom. Our Service includes:

Interactive crime data maps
Statistical analysis and visualizations
Crime data filtering and search capabilities
Historical crime data access
Area safety information

2.1 Data Source

All crime data displayed on our Service is obtained from the official UK Police API (data.police.uk), which provides open data under the Open Government Licence. We do not create, modify, or verify this data.

2.2 Service Availability

We strive to provide continuous access to our Service, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted availability. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

Scheduled or emergency maintenance
Technical difficulties
Updates or improvements
External service disruptions
Force majeure events

3. Use License and Restrictions

3.1 License Grant

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes.

3.2 License Restrictions

You agree NOT to:

Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
Violate any laws in your jurisdiction
Transmit any malicious code, viruses, or destructive software
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or servers
Interfere with or disrupt the Service or connected networks
Use automated systems or software to extract data ("scraping") without permission
Create derivative works based on the Service
Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
Remove or alter any proprietary notices
Use the Service to harass, abuse, or harm others
Impersonate any person or entity
Sell, resell, or commercially exploit the Service

Warning: Violation of these restrictions may result in immediate termination of your access to the Service and may subject you to legal action.

4. User Conduct and Responsibilities

4.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are responsible for:

Ensuring your use complies with all applicable laws and regulations
Respecting the rights and dignity of others
Using accurate information when contacting us
Maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials
Promptly notifying us of any unauthorized use

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You expressly agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

Data Misuse: Using crime data to discriminate, harass, or target individuals or groups
Misinformation: Misrepresenting or manipulating data to spread false information
Commercial Exploitation: Using the Service for unauthorized commercial purposes
System Abuse: Overwhelming our servers with excessive requests
Privacy Violations: Attempting to identify individuals from anonymized data
Harmful Content: Posting or transmitting harmful, offensive, or illegal content

5. Data Accuracy and Limitations

CRITICAL DISCLAIMER: The crime data displayed on CrimeSpotter UK is provided for informational purposes only. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the data.

5.1 Data Limitations

You understand and acknowledge that:

Crime data is typically delayed by 1-2 months
Not all crimes are reported or included in the data
Location data is anonymized and approximate
Data may contain errors or omissions
Crime categorizations may change over time
Data quality varies by police force

5.2 No Reliance

YOU SHOULD NOT RELY SOLELY ON THIS DATA FOR:

Personal safety decisions
Property purchase or rental decisions
Business location decisions
Insurance assessments
Legal proceedings
Any decision where accuracy is critical

Always consult official sources, local authorities, and qualified professionals for important decisions.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding crime data), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of CrimeSpotter UK and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used without our prior written consent.

6.2 Crime Data License

The crime data displayed on our Service is provided by UK Police forces under the Open Government Licence v3.0. You must comply with the terms of this license when using the data.

6.3 User Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide about the Service becomes our property. We may use this feedback without compensation or attribution to you.

6.4 Third-Party Content

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by CrimeSpotter UK. We assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding your information.

7.1 Data Collection

By using the Service, you consent to:

The collection and use of information as outlined in our Privacy Policy
The use of cookies and similar technologies (with your consent where required)
The transfer of data to the United States for processing

7.2 International Data Transfer

Notice for UK/EU Users: Your data will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

8. Disclaimers and Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. CRIMESPOTTER UK AND ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, AND SUPPLIERS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

The Service will meet your requirements
The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
The results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable
Any errors in the Service will be corrected

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties. In such jurisdictions, the above exclusions may not apply to you to the extent prohibited by law.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL CRIMESPOTTER UK, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

Your use or inability to use the Service
Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the crime data
Personal injury or property damage resulting from your use of the Service
Any interruption or cessation of the Service
Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code transmitted through the Service
Any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available through the Service

Our total liability to you for any damages shall not exceed the amount of $100 USD or the amount you paid to us in the past twelve months, whichever is greater.

Note: Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CrimeSpotter UK, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any third-party rights
Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
Any content or data you provide to the Service
Your use or misuse of the Service
Any damage caused by your use of the Service

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claim.

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the Service at any time. You do not need to inform us when you stop using the Service.

11.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

Breach of these Terms
Violation of applicable laws
Conduct that we believe is harmful to other users or the Service
At our sole discretion for any reason

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

12.2 Jurisdiction

You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in California, United States, for the resolution of any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service.

12.3 Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes with us on an individual basis and waive your right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

13.1 Notice of Changes

We will notify you of changes by:

Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms
Posting a notice on our website
Sending an email (if we have your email address)

13.2 Acceptance of Changes

Your continued use of the Service after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you must stop using the Service.

14. Miscellaneous Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CrimeSpotter UK regarding the use of the Service.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

14.3 Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights under these Terms without your consent.

14.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemic, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

15. Contact Information

Questions About These Terms?

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: legal@crimespotter-uk.com
Website: crimespotter-uk.onrender.com
Contact Form: Contact Page

Mailing Address:
CrimeSpotter UK
[Your Business Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State ZIP]
United States

Legal Notice: These Terms of Service were last reviewed by our legal team on January 1, 2025. For the most current version, please visit this page regularly.

Appendix: Definitions

Service: Refers to the CrimeSpotter UK website and all associated features and functionality
Terms: Refers to these Terms of Service
User/You: Any individual or entity accessing or using the Service
Crime Data: Information about reported crimes provided by UK Police forces
Personal Information: Any information that can identify an individual
Content: Any text, images, data, or other materials on the Service
Third-Party Services: External services or websites not operated by us

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