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Acceptable Use Policy

Guidelines for using LawCite responsibly

Last updated: January 1, 2025

Introduction

This Acceptable Use Policy ("Policy") outlines the terms and conditions for using LawCite. By accessing or using LawCite, you agree to comply with this Policy. Violation of this Policy may result in suspension or termination of your account.

01 — Authorized Use

1.1 Law Enforcement Professionals Only

LawCite is designed exclusively for law enforcement professionals. You must:

•Be a current or former law enforcement officer

•Use LawCite for legitimate law enforcement research purposes

•Maintain accurate account information

•Use your account only for your own authorized use

02 — Prohibited Uses

2.1 Illegal Activities

You may not use LawCite to:

✗Violate any applicable federal, state, or local laws

✗Infringe on intellectual property rights

✗Violate constitutional rights or civil liberties

✗Engage in any form of harassment or discrimination

2.2 System Abuse

You may not:

✗Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of LawCite

✗Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers

✗Use automated systems to access LawCite (scraping, bots, etc.)

✗Share or transfer your account credentials

✗Create multiple accounts to circumvent usage limits

2.3 Content Restrictions

You may not submit content that:

✗Contains confidential or classified information

✗Includes personal identifying information of individuals

✗Violates agency policies or procedures

✗Is false, misleading, or fraudulent

03 — Research Integrity

3.1 Verification Requirements

You must verify all information obtained from LawCite before relying on it. LawCite is a research tool and does not guarantee accuracy. You are responsible for:

→Verifying all case citations independently

→Reading full case opinions from official sources

→Confirming cases are still good law

→Consulting with qualified legal counsel when appropriate

3.2 Professional Responsibility

You agree to use LawCite in accordance with your professional responsibilities and agency policies. LawCite does not replace professional judgment, proper training, or legal counsel.

04 — Account Security

4.1 Your Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

•Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials

•Using a strong, unique password

•Promptly notifying us of any unauthorized access

•Logging out after each session

05 — Consequences of Violations

Violation of this Policy may result in:

•Immediate suspension or termination of your account

•Loss of access to your research data

•Legal action if violations involve illegal activity

•Reporting to your employing agency if applicable

LawCite reserves the right to investigate violations and take appropriate action, including reporting to law enforcement authorities when necessary.

06 — Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about this Policy or wish to report a violation:

LawCite Support

Email: support@lawcite.app

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

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