Terms of Service

Please review our terms carefully before using DetectiveBoard.

Last updated: August 28, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to DetectiveBoard ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services (the "Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of the Service

DetectiveBoard is a collaborative investigation and case management platform designed to help users organize, analyze, and visualize complex information through interactive boards, timelines, and evidence management tools. We provide tools to help you manage investigations, collaborate with team members, and organize case data efficiently.

3. User Accounts and Responsibilities

Account Registration: To use certain features of the Service, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and update it as necessary.

Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

Prohibited Conduct: You agree not to misuse the Service, including by attempting to bypass security measures, interfering with the Service's functionality, or engaging in any fraudulent activities.

4. Intellectual Property

Our Content: All content on the Service, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is our property or the property of our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

User Content: You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Service. However, by submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content as necessary to provide the Service.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
  • Use the Service to transmit harmful, abusive, or otherwise objectionable content.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service or any other accounts, systems, or networks connected to the Service.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure. Use the Service at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, DetectiveBoard and its affiliates, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Service.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DetectiveBoard and its affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Service or your violation of these Terms.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12. Dispute Resolution

In the event of a dispute, you agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve the issue amicably. If a resolution cannot be reached, the dispute will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (or in small claims court if applicable).

13. Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and DetectiveBoard regarding the use of the Service.

Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

Waiver: The failure of DetectiveBoard to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

14. Contact Information

For any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: support@detectiveboard.io