Terms of Service

Welcome to PrisonerWatch ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website, API, or any related services (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

PrisonerWatch provides a platform for documenting, analyzing, and visualizing data related to political prisoners and human rights violations, primarily sourced from publicly available information provided by human rights organizations. Features include a database, search functionality, analytics tools, mapping, an AI chat assistant, and an API for programmatic access.

The information provided through the Service is aggregated from external sources, primarily human rights organizations like OVD-Info and Memorial, often using automated methods and AI for structuring. While we strive for accuracy and timeliness, we do not independently verify every piece of information obtained from these sources.

Disclaimer: The data presented is intended for informational, research, and advocacy purposes only. It may contain errors or omissions inherent in the source material or introduced during processing. We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the data. Users should always consult the original source links provided for verification. The Service does not provide legal advice.

Certain features, such as API access and the chat assistant, require user registration. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account password and API keys. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or keys. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts or API keys for violations of these Terms or suspected misuse.

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes consistent with its intended use for human rights research, journalism, advocacy, and education. Prohibited uses include, but are not limited to:

• Systematic scraping or data harvesting beyond the intended use of the API or fair use principles.
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data.
• Using the Service to harass, defame, or endanger individuals.
• Misrepresenting the source or accuracy of the data obtained from the Service.
• Overloading or disrupting the Service or its infrastructure.
• Violating any applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations.

The underlying data largely originates from third-party sources, whose own terms and licenses may apply. PrisonerWatch owns the copyright in the selection, coordination, arrangement, and enhancement of such content, as well as in the original content created for the Service (such as the website design, software, AI models, and analyses generated by us).

You may use the data provided through the Service for non-commercial research, reporting, and advocacy purposes, provided you appropriately cite PrisonerWatch and, where possible, the original data source. Commercial use may require separate permissions from us or the original data providers.

The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, PrisonerWatch and its affiliates, officers, or volunteers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (a) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service; (b) any conduct or content of any third party on the Service; (c) any content obtained from the Service; or (d) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users of the Service, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Specify Jurisdiction, e.g., the State of Colorado, USA], without regard to its conflict of law principles.

We may modify these Terms from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the new Terms on the website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us via the Contact Page.