Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using CookeRecords.us (the "Site"). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth below. If you do not agree to these terms, please discontinue use of this Site immediately.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By visiting, browsing, or otherwise using CookeRecords.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 Site.
We reserve the right to 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 and Conditions periodically for updates.
2. Nature of the Site and Information Provided
CookeRecords.us is an informational website designed to provide general guidance, educational content, and resources related to public records in the United States. The information published on this Site is intended solely for informational and educational purposes.
Please be aware of the following important limitations:
- CookeRecords.us is not a government agency, official public records repository, or law enforcement entity.
- The Site does not provide direct access to official public records databases or government systems.
- Information provided on this Site should not be construed as legal advice, professional counsel, or a substitute for consulting a licensed attorney or qualified professional.
- Public records laws, regulations, and procedures vary significantly by state, county, and municipality. The information on this Site may not reflect the most current legal standards or requirements in your jurisdiction.
3. Accuracy and Completeness of Information
While CookeRecords.us makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information published on this Site is accurate, current, and complete, we make no warranties or representations of any kind — express or implied — regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of any content found on the Site.
Public records laws and procedures are subject to frequent change. CookeRecords.us does not guarantee that the information provided reflects the most recent legislative updates, court decisions, or administrative changes. Users are strongly encouraged to verify all information independently through official government sources before taking any action.
4. Permitted Use
You agree to use CookeRecords.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 the Site or any information obtained from it to harass, stalk, threaten, or harm any individual or group
- Use the Site to engage in any form of discrimination prohibited by law
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its related systems
- Use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or similar technologies to extract content from the Site without express written permission
- Reproduce, distribute, or republish content from this Site for commercial purposes without prior written consent
- Use information obtained through this Site in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA), or any other applicable federal or state privacy law
5. Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Notice
IMPORTANT: CookeRecords.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 is not intended to be used for any of the following purposes:
- Evaluating a person's eligibility for credit, insurance, or employment
- Tenant screening or rental housing decisions
- Any other purpose regulated under the FCRA
Using public records information for any FCRA-regulated purpose without proper authorization may violate federal law. Users are solely responsible for ensuring their use of any public records information complies with all applicable laws.
6. Third-Party Links and Resources
CookeRecords.us may contain links to third-party websites, government portals, databases, and external resources for your convenience and reference. These links are provided solely as a service to our users and do not constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation of any third-party site, its content, products, or services.
CookeRecords.us has no control over the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party websites. We are not responsible for any information, materials, or services found on linked sites. Accessing third-party websites through links on this Site is done entirely at your own risk.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, COOKERECORDS.US AND ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
- WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT ON THE SITE
- WARRANTIES THAT THE SITE WILL BE AVAILABLE, UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR FREE FROM ERRORS OR VIRUSES
YOUR USE OF THIS SITE IS ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, COOKERECORDS.US AND ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH:
- Your use of or inability to use the Site
- Any reliance placed on information provided on the Site
- Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content of the Site
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data or transmissions
- Any other matter relating to the Site
This limitation of liability applies regardless of the legal theory under which such damages are claimed, even if CookeRecords.us has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CookeRecords.us and its owners, operators, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:
- Your use of the Site or any information obtained from it
- Your violation of these Terms and Conditions
- Your violation of any applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights
- Any misuse of public records information obtained through or referenced by this Site
10. Intellectual Property
All content on CookeRecords.us, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and the overall design and layout of the Site, is the property of CookeRecords.us or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial informational purposes only. No content from this Site may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any form without prior written permission from CookeRecords.us.
11. Privacy
Your use of CookeRecords.us is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect information you provide when using the Site. By using this Site, you consent to the data practices described in our Privacy Policy.
12. 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 CookeRecords.us operates, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the appropriate courts located in that 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 CookeRecords.us with respect to your use of the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, agreements, and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter herein.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
CookeRecords.us Email: contact@cookerecords.us Website: www.CookeRecords.us
By continuing to use CookeRecords.us, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.