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Terms and Conditions
By accessing TheCrimeSceneSociety.com (the “website”), you agree to these Terms and Conditions, including our Disclaimer and Privacy Policy, which are incorporated by reference.
“You” refers to anyone visiting or using the website. “We,” “us,” or “company” refers to TheCrimeSceneSociety.com.
We may update these Terms at any time without notice. It’s your responsibility to check for updates. Continued use of the website after changes means you accept them. If you disagree with these terms, do not use the website.
Intended Audience
This website is for individuals 18 and older. Children, as defined in our Privacy Policy, may not use this site. We do not offer products or services to residents of the European Union under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and make no claims about the availability of our content outside permitted regions.
Privacy Policy
We respect your privacy. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy. Please review it for details on how we handle your information.
Disclaimer
By using this website, you also agree to our Disclaimer. Please review it for more details.
Mandatory Arbitration & Governing Law
By using this website, you waive your right to bring legal claims related to the website or our products/services, now or in the future. Any disputes, claims, or controversies will be governed by the laws of Canada and the United States. You agree to submit to the jurisdiction of U.S. state and federal courts, regardless of where you or the other party are located at the time of the dispute.
Disputes must first be resolved through mandatory arbitration in the United States, with you covering the full cost as permitted by law. Arbitration is required before pursuing any other legal action. If a lawsuit follows arbitration, the winning party may recover attorney’s fees and other legal costs.
Intellectual Property
All content on this website—including, but not limited to, text, logos, graphics, videos, and other materials (the “Content”)—is owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Content from third parties is used only with permission.
When explicitly indicated, you are granted a limited, revocable license to print or download certain Content for personal, non-commercial use only, as long as it does not violate intellectual property rights.
You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, publish, or create derivative works from any Content without our written permission. You are responsible for complying with copyright and trademark laws.
User Content & Lawful Use
If you upload, post, or submit Content on our website or social media, you confirm that you own the Content or have permission to share it.
By submitting Content, you grant us and our partners a royalty-free, irrevocable, worldwide license to use, publish, edit, and distribute it across our platforms. You are responsible for any legal issues arising from Content you provide.
You may not post or submit Content that:
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(a) Is illegal or infringes on others’ rights
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(b) Is defamatory, abusive, obscene, or threatening
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(c) Promotes criminal activity or civil liability
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(d) Contains viruses, spyware, or harmful software
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(e) Attempts to hack or gain unauthorized access to the website
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(f) Sends spam or disrupts website operations
Use this website lawfully. Violations may result in legal action and liability for damages.
Third-Party Links
This website may include links to third-party websites for your convenience. Some of these links may be affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you purchase through them. However, we do not own or control these third-party websites. Once you leave our website, you are no longer bound by our terms and conditions.
We are not responsible for the accuracy, content, or information on third-party sites. You assume all risks when using these websites, and any transactions you make are strictly between you and the third party. We are not liable for any damages resulting from your use of third-party resources.
Use of Our Paid & Free Products
We may offer both free and paid digital or physical products (collectively, “products”) on this website. All products and content are protected by copyright under U.S. and international laws. You are granted a limited, revocable license to download or print digital products for personal, non-commercial use only. Copying, storing, or using our content beyond personal use is prohibited without written permission.
You may not:
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Share, sell, edit, copy, or modify our products
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Create derivative works or reverse-engineer them
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Redistribute any free or paid products without our consent
You are responsible for complying with copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
Termination
We reserve the right to restrict, remove, or terminate your access to our website, content, or services at any time, for any reason, without notice.
No Warranties
All content, products, and services on this website are provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties, express or implied.
We do not guarantee that:
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The website will function without errors or meet your expectations
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The information provided is complete, current, or accurate
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Limitation of Liability
Under no circumstances shall we—nor our officers, employees, successors, shareholders, joint venture partners, or anyone working with us—be liable for any damages arising from your use of this website. This includes, but is not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages related to any content, products, services, or graphics found here.
You expressly agree that:
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Your use of this website is at your own risk.
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You are solely responsible for the accuracy of any information you provide and the results of your actions.
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We are not liable for:
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Errors, omissions, delays, service interruptions, viruses, hacking, or other system failures.
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Loss of income, data, revenue, business, profits, or goodwill related to this website.
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Theft or unauthorized access to your information by third parties, even in cases of negligence.
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Any use or misuse of the information, products, or services provided here.
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This limitation of liability applies regardless of whether claims arise from negligence, breach of contract, tort, or any other legal theory. We make no guarantees regarding the content presented here, and no specific results are promised.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us—including our officers, employees, successors, shareholders, joint venture partners, or anyone working with us—harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or legal actions arising from:
(a) Your actions or negligence, or that of your agents, directors, officers, or employees.
(b) Your use of this website, including product purchases.
(c) Any violation of laws, regulations, or website terms by you.
(d) Any infringement of intellectual property or other rights by you or anyone using your account.
If a claim is made against us, we will notify you and may require you to cover the costs of defending the claim. You agree to fully cooperate in our defense at no cost to us.
Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions, along with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, form the entire agreement between you and us regarding this website. It replaces any prior communications, discussions, or negotiations, whether electronic, oral, or written.
A printed version of this agreement, including the Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, will be legally admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings, just like any other business contract.
Severability
If any part of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court or regulatory authority, that provision will be omitted. However, the rest of the agreement will remain in full effect and will be modified only as needed to maintain its enforceability.
Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at: thecrimescenesociety@gmail.com
This policy is subject to change without notice and was last updated on March 1, 2025.
⚠️ On Trigger Warnings & Spoilers ⚠️
This is a true crime blog. That means we deal with violence, death, abuse, mental illness, and the darker corners of human behavior—regularly and without euphemism. If reading about blood, assault, or cruelty in various forms is a deal-breaker, this may not be the right corner of the internet for you—and that’s okay.
That said, I will do my best to provide content warnings when particularly graphic, disturbing, or unexpected material is present. But I won’t—and can’t—warn for everything. I’m not responsible for managing the individual triggers of every reader. You know your limits better than I ever could, and I trust you to take care of yourself accordingly.
This blog values clarity over comfort. I won’t sensationalize the content, but I won’t sugar-coat it either. You’ll get honesty, context, and critique—not shock value, and not censorship.
Spoilers:
Most cases I cover are solved, so naturally, some spoilers are unavoidable. Verdicts, timelines, and outcomes will be discussed plainly unless otherwise noted. When covering twist-heavy docs, I may include spoiler alerts—but consider this fair warning: if you’re here, you’re in the courtroom with me, not watching from the gallery.
A Note on Emotional Labor:
I examine true crime with care, integrity, and a critical eye—but I’m not here to manage every emotional reaction to difficult content. While I’ll always aim to be respectful, I can’t predict how each reader may respond. This site is a place for analysis and accountability, not emotional babysitting. If something here hits hard, that’s valid—please take care of yourself. But that part’s on you.