Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using OpenArrest.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the Site. We may update these Terms at any time; continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

2. Nature of the Data

OpenArrest.com publishes public arrest and booking records sourced from Travis County, Texas and Bexar County, Texas official law enforcement systems. This information is made publicly available by government agencies under Texas Public Information Act (Texas Gov't Code Ch. 552).

An arrest is not a conviction. All individuals listed on this Site are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. The presence of a record on this Site does not imply guilt, criminal history, or ongoing legal jeopardy.

3. Prohibited Uses

You may not use the Site or its data for any of the following purposes:

• Employment screening — using arrest records to make hiring, firing, or promotion decisions
• Housing screening — using arrest records to make rental or housing decisions
• Credit decisions — using arrest records in any credit underwriting process
• Harassment or stalking — using personal information from records to locate, contact, or harass any individual
• Bulk data harvesting — scraping, crawling, or automated download of records for redistribution
• Doxxing — compiling or publishing personal information derived from this Site to expose or harm individuals
• Unlicensed skip tracing — using records to locate individuals without appropriate legal authority

4. Not a Consumer Report — FCRA Notice

OpenArrest.com is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. The information available on this Site may not be used as a "consumer report" and may not be used for any purpose regulated by the FCRA, including but not limited to tenant screening, employment screening, or credit determination.

Any use of this Site's data for FCRA-regulated purposes is strictly prohibited and may expose you to significant civil and criminal liability under federal law.

5. Accuracy Disclaimer

Records are sourced directly from government databases and published as-is. OpenArrest.com makes no warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any record. Data errors originating in government systems will be reflected in our database. We are not liable for inaccuracies in source data.

If you believe a record contains an error, you may submit a removal or correction request.

6. Record Removal Policy

Individuals may request suppression of their record from public display on this Site by submitting a removal request. We process verified requests immediately and at no charge. Removal suppresses the record from our public index; it does not delete the underlying government record, which remains with the originating agency.

We will suppress records in the following circumstances without requiring verification:

• The record has been expunged or sealed by a court
• The person was a minor at the time of the arrest
• Charges were dismissed or the person was acquitted
• The record contains demonstrable factual errors

We automatically de-index (noindex) records older than 90 days from search engines as a baseline privacy measure, regardless of disposition.

We do not charge any fee for record removal. Any site or service claiming to remove records from OpenArrest.com for a fee is not affiliated with us.

7. Lead Generation Services

OpenArrest.com operates a lead generation service connecting individuals seeking bail bond and legal representation services with licensed professionals. By submitting an inquiry form on this Site, you consent to be contacted by licensed bail bondsmen and/or criminal defense attorneys regarding the services requested.

Partners in our lead network are licensed professionals subject to their respective state licensing requirements (Texas Department of Insurance for bail bondsmen; State Bar of Texas for attorneys). OpenArrest.com does not provide legal advice, bail bond services, or legal representation. We are a lead generation intermediary only.

Lead partners agree that: (a) they are properly licensed in Texas; (b) they will contact leads only regarding the services requested; (c) they will comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and all applicable marketing laws; (d) lead fees are non-refundable once the lead is delivered.

8. Intellectual Property

The OpenArrest.com platform, design, code, and non-governmental content are owned by OpenArrest.com and protected by copyright. Public arrest record data is not copyrightable and is published as a public service. You may link to individual record pages but may not reproduce our platform or design without written permission.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, OPENARREST.COM AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR THE DATA CONTAINED HEREIN. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED $100.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless OpenArrest.com, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Site in violation of these Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Travis County, Texas. You waive any objection to jurisdiction or venue in such courts.

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at [email protected].