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Terms & Conditions — DocketJunkies.com

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Welcome to Docket Junkies (“Docket Junkies”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing or using DocketJunkies.com (“Site”) and all related content, features, and services (“Services”), you agree to these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”).

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.


1. About Docket Junkies

Docket Junkies is a media platform focused on:

  • Crime stories & breaking crime news

  • Criminal cases, historical and ongoing

  • Blogs, commentary, and opinion pieces

  • Documentary-style crime videos

  • Crime footage and violent content (legally obtained or publicly available)

  • Public inmate profiles, information, and public record summaries

  • Court-related, incident-related, or law-enforcement-related data (publicly available)

All content on this website is for informational, documentary, educational, commentary, and entertainment purposes only.

We are not a law-enforcement agency, not affiliated with any government department, and not responsible for accuracy of third-party records.


2. Eligibility

You must be 18 years or older to access this website due to violent and crime-related content.

By using the Site, you represent that:

  • You are at least 18

  • You agree to these Terms

  • Your use complies with applicable U.S. laws and local laws in your region


3. Nature of Content (Crime, Violence, Sensitive Material)

Docket Junkies contains content that may include:

  • Graphic crime descriptions

  • Crime scene details

  • Footage of violence or criminal incidents

  • Mugshots

  • Court information

  • Real inmate profiles

  • Sensitive or disturbing media

By continuing to use the Site, you confirm that you understand the nature of this content and accept full responsibility for viewing it.

We are not responsible if this content is offensive, disturbing, or harmful to you.

Viewer discretion is advised.


4. Public Records & Accuracy Disclaimer

Most crime and inmate information published on Docket Junkies comes from:

  • Publicly available U.S. records

  • News reports

  • Court filings

  • Public online databases

  • User submissions from inmates themselves

We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or current status of any information.
Records may be outdated, incorrect, or incomplete.

Docket Junkies is not liable for errors or inaccuracies in public record information.


5. Inmate Profiles — Terms & Disclaimer

Inmates requesting a profile on Docket Junkies must understand and agree to the following:

5.1 Submission Requirements

  • Only the inmate themselves may request a profile.

  • Outside parties (friends/family) cannot request, update, or remove inmate profiles.

  • Inmates must fill out and sign an official submission form (provided upon request).

  • All submissions must include truthful information.

5.2 Use of Photos

  • If an inmate does not provide a photo, we may use a mugshot or an image found publicly online.

  • Pictures containing extra individuals will be cropped or edited to show only the inmate.

  • Original paper photos will only be returned if a self-addressed stamped envelope is provided.

5.3 Ownership & Rights

Forms, envelopes, letters, and materials sent to us become property of:

Herchenrader Web LLC
P.O. Box 16787
Louisville, KY 40256

5.4 No Guarantees

Inmates understand:

  • Profiles are created without any warranty or guarantee of use

  • We are not responsible for who views, shares, or interacts with their profile

  • Profiles may appear on third-party sites, search engines, or social media

5.5 Removal & Edits

  • Only the inmate can request changes or removal.

  • We may remove or edit any profile at any time, without explanation.

5.6 No Additional Services

We currently do not offer:

  • Printed copies of profiles

  • Mail-forwarding or inmate correspondence services

  • Paid inmate promotional services


6. Use Restrictions

You may not use the Site to:

  • Harass or threaten any person or inmate

  • Commit or encourage illegal activity

  • Collect data via bots/scrapers without permission

  • Reproduce or copy content for commercial use

  • Upload illegal, defamatory, or copyrighted material

  • Misrepresent identities, victims, or case details

Any misuse may result in immediate suspension or legal action.


7. Intellectual Property

All content on Docket Junkies—including text, articles, videos, images, designs, and logos—is owned by or licensed to us unless stated otherwise.

You may not:

  • Republish our content without permission

  • Sell or distribute our content

  • Use our logo or name without written consent

You are granted a limited, personal, non-commercial license to view the Site.


8. User Comments & Submissions

If the Site allows comments, uploads, feedback, or opinions:

  • We do not pre-screen comments

  • Comments represent individual users, not Docket Junkies

  • We may remove any comment that is offensive, abusive, or violates law

  • You grant us a license to use or display comments publicly

You agree not to post:

  • Defamation

  • Hate speech

  • Threats or harassment

  • False information

  • Graphic illegal content


9. Cookies & Privacy

We use cookies to improve user experience.
Your use of the Site means you accept our Privacy Policy.


10. Third-Party Links

We may link to:

  • News sources

  • Court databases

  • Crime videos

  • External blogs or YouTube channels

We are not responsible for content on external sites.


11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • We provide the Site “as is” without warranties

  • We are not responsible for inaccuracies in crime or inmate data

  • We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service

  • We are not liable for any damages resulting from:

    • Viewing sensitive/violent content

    • Relying on public record information

    • Using or misusing the inmate profiles

    • Third-party actions or external links

Your use of the Site is 100% at your own risk.


12. Indemnification

You agree to defend and hold harmless Docket Junkies, its owners, staff, and partners from any claim or liability arising from:

  • Your use of the Site

  • Your comments or submissions

  • Your violation of these Terms

  • Your misuse of any published information


13. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time.
Continued use of the Site means you accept all changes.


14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Kentucky, USA, or the state in which Herchenrader Web LLC operates.


15. Contact Us

For questions or legal requests:

Herchenrader Web LLC
P.O. Box 16787
Louisville, KY 40256

Or contact via the website’s provided email/contact page.