Terms and Conditions
1. Introduction
Welcome to The Real Crime Diary. By accessing this website (located at https://www.therealcrimediary.com) and any affiliated sites (collectively referred to as "Sites" or "Services"), you agree to these Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”). These Terms constitute a legal agreement between you and The Real Crime Diary and are effective upon your first use of the Sites.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By using our Sites, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Sites.
3. Access by Children
Users must be at least 13 years of age. For users under 18, parental consent is required. Parents or guardians assume responsibility for any activity on our Sites by minors under their supervision.
4. Use of the Sites
Our Sites and Services are intended solely for personal, non-commercial use. Unauthorized use, including but not limited to commercial exploitation or violating the Terms, may result in termination of access.
5. Cookies
The Real Crime Diary uses cookies to enhance user experience. By accessing our Sites, you agree to necessary cookies, with the option to accept or decline additional cookies. Cookies are used for personalization, analytics, and marketing purposes, as outlined in our [Privacy Policy].
6. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use the Sites for any illegal, harmful, or unauthorized purposes. Prohibited actions include but are not limited to:
Unauthorized access or tampering with the Sites
Distributing harmful or offensive content
Reselling or redistributing our Services
Using automated means (e.g., spiders, bots) to extract or replicate content
Engaging in defamation, harassment, or invasion of privacy
Violations may result in immediate termination of access and possible legal action.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on The Real Crime Diary Sites—including audio, video, text, and images—is protected under intellectual property laws and owned by The Real Crime Diary or our licensors. Users are granted a limited, non-exclusive license for personal use only. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or derivative work creation is prohibited.
8. User Submissions
By posting content (e.g., comments, images, videos) on our Sites, you grant us a non-exclusive, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute your content for any purpose. Submissions are deemed non-confidential, and you retain responsibility for them. Inappropriate content may be removed at our discretion.
You further agree that we may use, edit, and distribute media featuring your likeness (e.g., photos, video, audio) if you voluntarily share or upload it, with no compensation or claim to ownership.
9. Third-Party Content and Links
Our Sites may contain links to third-party sites. The Real Crime Diary assumes no responsibility for the content or practices of these external sites and disclaims liability for any resulting damage or loss from your interactions with third-party services.
10. Affiliate Disclosure
The Real Crime Diary participates in affiliate marketing programs, such as the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, which may generate commission from qualifying purchases made through our links. Please review our affiliate partnerships in our [Privacy Policy].
11. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer
Some content on our Sites is generated by AI algorithms. While we strive for accuracy, AI-produced content may contain errors. Users are encouraged to verify information independently before reliance. We disclaim liability for any decisions made based on AI-generated content.
12. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Real Crime Diary disclaims all liability for any harm, loss, or damage resulting from use of the Sites. Our total liability, if any, is limited to $25. We provide content for informational and entertainment purposes only and assume no responsibility for reliance on this information.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify The Real Crime Diary and its affiliates for any claims, damages, or expenses resulting from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Sites.
14. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
If a dispute arises, we request informal resolution through negotiation. Should this be unsuccessful, disputes will be resolved through arbitration, waiving the right to court litigation. Arbitration will follow the rules of the AAA, with details available at WWW.ADR.ORG.
15. Termination of Use
We reserve the right to terminate your access to the Sites at any time without prior notice if you violate these Terms.
16. Privacy
Your use of our Sites is subject to our [Privacy Policy], which details data collection and handling practices. By accessing our Sites, you acknowledge understanding and acceptance of these practices.
17. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use of the Sites after changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Terms.
18. License and Restrictions
Unless otherwise stated, The Real Crime Diary and/or its licensors own all intellectual property rights for content on the Sites. Users are permitted to use the content for personal, non-commercial use only. You are prohibited from:
Reproducing, republishing, or redistributing content without prior consent.
Selling, leasing, or sub-licensing any of our content.
Framing or embedding our content on any third-party website without permission.
Any violation of these intellectual property rights may lead to immediate suspension of your access and further legal action.
19. Hyperlinking to Our Content
The following entities may link to our Sites without prior approval: government agencies, search engines, news organizations, and accredited online directories. These links must not imply endorsement or affiliation in any way that may mislead users. We reserve the right to request the removal of any link that does not align with our guidelines.
20. Reservation of Rights
We reserve the right to amend or modify these Terms, as well as request the removal of any links to our Sites. By linking to our Sites, you agree to comply with any requests for link removal and acknowledge that modifications to these Terms are binding upon publication.
21. Content Liability
We bear no responsibility for any content that appears on websites linking to our Sites. By linking to our content, you agree to defend and protect us from any claims or damages arising from your website content. No links should appear that could be deemed defamatory, obscene, or infringing on any third-party rights.
22. Removal of Content
If you encounter any content on our Sites that you find objectionable, please contact us. We may review and consider such requests, though we are under no obligation to remove content, except as mandated by law or these Terms.
23. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Real Crime Diary Sites are provided “as is” without any warranties, either expressed or implied. We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of information available on our Sites and disclaim all liability for any loss or damages incurred as a result of using or relying on our content.
24. Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not waive our right to enforce the same provision in the future or any other provisions. No waiver shall be considered binding unless expressly stated in writing.
25. Translation Interpretation
In the event that these Terms are provided in multiple languages, the English version will prevail in any cases of interpretation or dispute.
26. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, the unenforceable portion shall be interpreted to reflect the original intent of both parties, while the remaining provisions shall continue in effect.
27. Time Limitation on Claims
Any claim arising from your use of The Real Crime Diary Sites must be filed within one year from the date the claim originated, or it will be deemed permanently barred.
28. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which The Real Crime Diary is registered, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Conclusion and Final Acknowledgement
By continuing to use The Real Crime Diary Sites, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and any updates made to them. For any questions or further clarification regarding these Terms, please reach out to us at info@therealcrimediary.com.
Contact Us
For questions or concerns, contact us at info@therealcrimediary.com.