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Terms of Use

Effective date: March 6, 2026. These terms govern access to and use of Montana Blotter.

By accessing or using montanablotter.com (the "Service"), you agree to these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1. Use of the Service

You may use the Service only in compliance with applicable law and these Terms.

2. Public-Records Disclaimer

Montana Blotter aggregates and republishes public-safety and public-record information from third-party sources. We do not guarantee completeness, timeliness, or accuracy. Content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.

3. No Government Affiliation

Montana Blotter is not a law-enforcement agency or a government office unless explicitly stated.

4. Accounts

If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining account confidentiality and all activity under your account.

5. Prohibited Conduct

  • Violating law or third-party rights
  • Unauthorized access or service disruption
  • Harassment, doxxing, stalking, or abuse
  • Using the Service for unlawful data harvesting

6. Intellectual Property

Montana Blotter branding, software, and original content are protected by law. You may not copy or redistribute protected content except as permitted by law.

7. Third-Party Content

The Service may include third-party links and source material. We are not responsible for third-party sites or policies.

8. Takedown and Corrections

We may review requests to correct, redact, or remove content where legally required or appropriate under policy. Submission of a request does not guarantee removal.

9. Donations and Billing

Donations are voluntary and are processed by third-party payment providers. Unless otherwise required by law, donations are non-refundable once successfully processed. For recurring support, cancellation is managed through the provider's billing controls.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Montana Blotter is not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from use of the Service.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms. Updates are effective when posted with a revised effective date.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Montana, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.

14. Contact

Operator: Montana Blotter
Website: montanablotter.com
Email: records@montanablotter.com