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Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Welcome to MercerRecords.us

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using MercerRecords.us (the "Site"). By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions in their entirety. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must discontinue use of this Site immediately.

About This Website

MercerRecords.us is an informational resource designed to help individuals understand public records, how to access them, and what types of information may be available through government agencies and official channels. This Site does not function as a public records repository, a consumer reporting agency, or a data broker. All content published on this Site is intended solely for general educational and informational purposes.

Acceptance of Terms

By visiting, browsing, or otherwise using MercerRecords.us, you confirm that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction
  • You have the legal authority to enter into these Terms and Conditions
  • You will use this Site only for lawful purposes
  • You will not use any information obtained through this Site to harass, stalk, discriminate against, or harm any individual or group

Your continued use of the Site following any modifications to these Terms and Conditions constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

Informational Purpose Only

The content available on MercerRecords.us is provided strictly for informational and educational purposes. Nothing on this Site should be construed as:

  • Legal advice or a substitute for consultation with a licensed attorney
  • Official government guidance or policy
  • A guarantee of the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any public records information
  • A representation that any specific records are available or accessible in any particular jurisdiction

Users are strongly encouraged to consult with qualified legal professionals and to contact the appropriate government agencies directly when seeking official public records.

No Consumer Reporting Agency

MercerRecords.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 must not be used for any purpose regulated by the FCRA, including but not limited to:

  • Evaluating eligibility for credit, insurance, or employment
  • Tenant screening or rental decisions
  • Any other purpose that would constitute a "permissible purpose" under the FCRA

Users who require consumer reports for such purposes must obtain them through a properly licensed consumer reporting agency.

Permitted Use of This Site

You agree to use MercerRecords.us only for lawful, personal, and non-commercial informational purposes. Permitted uses include:

  • Learning about the types of public records maintained by government agencies
  • Understanding how to submit public records requests
  • Researching your rights under applicable public records laws
  • Gaining general knowledge about records management and transparency laws

Prohibited Uses

You expressly agree that you will not use this Site or any information obtained from it to:

  • Violate any applicable local, state, federal, or international law or regulation
  • Infringe upon the privacy rights of any individual
  • Engage in any form of harassment, intimidation, or stalking
  • Collect or compile personal information about others without their consent
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its related systems
  • Transmit any unsolicited commercial communications or spam
  • Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the functionality of the Site
  • Use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or similar technologies to extract content from the Site without prior written permission

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on MercerRecords.us, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and the overall design and layout of the Site, is the property of MercerRecords.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 view the content on this Site for personal, non-commercial informational purposes only. This license does not permit you to:

  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or sell any portion of the Site's content
  • Modify or create derivative works based on Site content
  • Use any content for commercial purposes without express written consent
  • Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices

Third-Party Links and Resources

MercerRecords.us may contain links to third-party websites, government portals, and external resources for your convenience and reference. These links are provided solely as a service to our users. MercerRecords.us:

  • Does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content of any third-party site
  • Makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of third-party content
  • Is not responsible for any damages or losses arising from your use of third-party websites

When you leave MercerRecords.us by clicking on an external link, you do so at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of the destination website.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all content, materials, and information provided on MercerRecords.us are offered on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, MercerRecords.us expressly disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

  • Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any content
  • Warranties that any specific public records information is current or applicable to your jurisdiction

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, MercerRecords.us, its owners, operators, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Your use of or inability to use the Site
  • Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
  • Any conduct of third parties on or through the Site
  • Any other matter relating to the Site or its content

This limitation of liability applies regardless of the legal theory under which such damages are claimed, even if MercerRecords.us has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MercerRecords.us and its owners, operators, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers 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 and Conditions
  • Your use or misuse of the Site or its content
  • Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
  • Your infringement of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights

Privacy and Data Practices

Your use of MercerRecords.us is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. By using this Site, you consent to the data practices described in our Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we collect, use, and protect any information you provide.

Applicable Law and Public Records Regulations

Users of MercerRecords.us should be aware that public records laws vary significantly by state, county, and municipality. The information provided on this Site is intended to offer general guidance and may not reflect the specific laws, procedures, or requirements applicable in your jurisdiction.

Key federal laws that may be relevant to public records access include:

  • The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552
  • The Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. § 552a
  • The Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA)
  • The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

Users are responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable laws in their jurisdiction when seeking, accessing, or using public records.

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 MercerRecords.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 in the applicable jurisdiction.

Modifications to Terms and Conditions

MercerRecords.us reserves the right to update, modify, or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time at its sole discretion. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision.

It is your responsibility to review these Terms and Conditions periodically. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms and Conditions.

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.

Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on MercerRecords.us, constitute the entire agreement between you and MercerRecords.us with respect to your use of the Site. They supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter herein.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us through the contact information provided on the Contact Us page of this Site. We will make every reasonable effort to respond to your inquiry in a timely manner.

By continuing to use MercerRecords.us, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.