# Terms and Conditions **Last Updated: June 27, 2026** Welcome to CourtroomWatchdog.com. This platform is an independent social network and community advocacy space. By accessing or using CourtroomWatchdog.com (the "Site," "Platform," "we," "us," or "our"), including subscribing to our social media services or utilizing our network partner Courtroomwatch.com, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not create an account or use the Platform. ## 1. Eligibility and Account Registration * **Age Requirement:** You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account and use this Platform. * **Account Security:** You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. * **Inaccurate Information:** You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration. Providing intentionally false identity information may result in immediate account termination. ## 2. User-Generated Content and Accountability CourtroomWatchdog.com is a platform for oversight, public interest, and citizen advocacy. However, you retain sole ownership and absolute legal responsibility for any content you post, upload, link to, or share. * **Public Records and Documents:** Users sharing court transcripts, filings, case notes, or official correspondence must ensure that such documents are legally obtained and appropriate for public distribution. * **Prohibited Content:** You strictly agree that you will not post, upload, or transmit any content that: * Is knowingly false, defamatory, libelous, or constitutes malicious slander against any individual or entity. * Discloses private, non-public personal sensitive data (such as home addresses, personal phone numbers, Social Security numbers, or private medical details) of individuals, commonly referred to as "doxing." * Violates active gag orders, sealed court mandates, or privacy protections legally surrounding minors in child welfare or family court proceedings. * Contains explicit, harassing, threatening, abusive, or explicitly violent material. * **Platform License:** By posting content on CourtroomWatchdog.com, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, display, and distribute that content across our media network (including Courtroomwatch.com) for public awareness and advocacy purposes. ## 3. Platform Monitoring and Moderation * **Right to Review:** While we favor open dialogue and robust public accountability, we reserve the right (but do not assume the obligation) to monitor, review, flag, or remove user content that violates these Terms or is reported by the community as harmful or legally non-compliant. * **Account Suspension & Termination:** We reserve the right to suspend or permanently terminate any user account, group, or profile at our sole discretion, without prior notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or damages the integrity of the advocacy community. ## 4. No Legal Advice or Professional Services * **Information Only:** The content, discussions, documents, and opinions shared on CourtroomWatchdog.com and Courtroomwatch.com are for informational, educational, and public oversight purposes only. * **No Reliance:** Nothing on this platform constitutes formal legal advice. Using this platform or communicating with members within groups does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Users should consult a licensed professional for legal matters. ## 5. Intellectual Property and DMCA Compliance * **Our Property:** The branding, logos, layout, original software, and unique framework of CourtroomWatchdog.com are the intellectual property of the platform owners. * **Copyright Infringement:** We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe that any material on our Site infringes upon your copyright, please submit a formal Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) take-down notice to our designated administration email with proof of ownership and the exact location of the infringement. ## 6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability * **"As-Is" Service:** CourtroomWatchdog.com is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We make no guarantees regarding uninterrupted uptime, server stability, or the absolute accuracy of user-posted content. * **Limitation of Liability:** To the maximum extent permitted by law, CourtroomWatchdog.com, its owners, administrators, and affiliates shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the platform, user interactions, or reliance on information published by third parties on the site. ## 7. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Dakota, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal actions or proceedings arising directly out of these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts located within North Dakota. ## 8. Amendments to Terms We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If changes are substantial, we will provide notification on the login gateway or via email alerts. Your continued use of the platform after updates are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. ### Contact Us If you have any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, or to report a violation of this policy, please contact the site administration through the portal contact link.