Acceptance of These Terms
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of defendshelbyco.org (the “Site”), operated by Shelby County Public Defender (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
Eligibility
You must be at least the age of majority in your place of residence, or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian, to use the Site. By using the Site, you represent that you meet these requirements and that any information you provide is accurate.
Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You may not:
- Violate any applicable law or regulation
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or related systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation, security, or availability of the Site
- Introduce malware or use automated means to scrape or harvest content without our permission
- Use the Site to transmit unsolicited or unauthorized advertising
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all content on the Site—including text, graphics, logos, images, and software—is owned by or licensed to Shelby County Public Defender and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may view and use the content for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our prior written permission.
Your Submissions
If you submit information through our contact form or otherwise, you are responsible for its accuracy and confirm you have the right to share it. You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use that information for the purpose of responding to you and operating the Site. We handle personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that we do not control. We provide these links for convenience only and are not responsible for the content, products, or practices of any third party. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Shelby County Public Defender and its affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, use, or goodwill, arising out of your access to or use of the Site. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so some of these limitations may not apply to you.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Shelby County Public Defender and its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.
Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or for any other reason. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination—including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and indemnification—will continue to apply.
Governing Law and Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of [State/Country], without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [Jurisdiction], unless otherwise required by applicable law.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when they were last revised. Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please get in touch.