TERMS & CONDITION

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Effective Date: October 22, 2026
Last Updated: October 22, 2026

Welcome to Dirty Little Sleuths (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Website”).

These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of DirtyLittleSleuths.com, including its articles, commentary, videos, graphics, investigative materials, and other published content.

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

1. PURPOSE OF THE WEBSITE

Dirty Little Sleuths is an independent commentary and entertainment website focused on investigative topics, true crime, public-interest stories, media analysis, social media activity, and related subjects.

Our content may include:

Commentary and analysis of publicly available information.
Reporting and discussion of court proceedings, public records, and legal documents.
Coverage of news reports, interviews, social media posts, and online discussions.
Timelines, relationship maps, business connections, and summaries of publicly reported information.
Videos, images, quotations, and other material used for commentary, criticism, education, or discussion.

Our content is intended for informational, commentary, and entertainment purposes. Unless expressly stated otherwise, Dirty Little Sleuths is not a law firm, licensed investigative agency, or official news organization.

2. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER REGARDING ALLEGATIONS

Content concerning criminal investigations, lawsuits, or other disputed matters may discuss allegations, suspicions, theories, and claims that have not been established as fact.

An allegation is not proof of wrongdoing.

References to individuals, businesses, organizations, or other entities do not, by themselves, imply guilt, liability, misconduct, or involvement in illegal activity.

We aim to distinguish, where reasonably possible, between:

Verified facts supported by reliable sources.
Allegations made by authorities, witnesses, litigants, or other parties.
Statements reported by third-party media outlets.
Commentary, interpretation, and opinion.
Unconfirmed claims that require further verification.

Readers should consult original documents, official statements, court records, and reliable reporting when evaluating information. Content may become outdated as investigations and legal proceedings develop.

Nothing on this Website should be treated as a determination of guilt or a substitute for a court’s findings.

3. NO PROFESSIONAL ADVICE

The content published on Dirty Little Sleuths is provided for general informational and commentary purposes.

Nothing on this Website constitutes legal, financial, medical, psychological, or other professional advice. You should consult an appropriately qualified professional for advice concerning your individual circumstances.

Your use of information from this Website is at your own discretion.

4. ACCURACY AND CORRECTIONS

We strive to present information responsibly and to identify sources where appropriate. However, we do not guarantee that all content is complete, accurate, current, or free from errors.

Content may be updated, corrected, clarified, or removed as new information becomes available.

If you believe an article contains a material factual error, please contact us at dirtylittlesleuths@gmail.com. Include the page URL, the specific statement in question, and supporting documentation when available.

We reserve the right to evaluate correction requests and determine what changes are appropriate. Submitting a request does not guarantee that content will be changed or removed.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND COPYRIGHT

Unless otherwise identified, the original text, original graphics, website design, branding, logos, and other original materials created by Dirty Little Sleuths are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may:

Read and share links to our published content.
Quote limited portions of our original content where legally permitted, with appropriate attribution.
Share our work on social media without misrepresenting its meaning or source.

You may not, without authorization or a valid legal basis:

Republish substantial portions of our original articles or other materials.
Copy our website design, branding, or original graphics for commercial use.
Sell, sublicense, or distribute our original content as your own.
Remove copyright notices or misrepresent ownership of our work.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to restrict uses permitted by applicable copyright law.

Third-Party Content

Some materials appearing on this Website may belong to third parties, including news organizations, photographers, video creators, social media users, and public agencies.

The appearance of third-party material does not mean that Dirty Little Sleuths owns that material or is affiliated with its original creator.

Third-party materials remain subject to their respective rights and applicable law.

6. FAIR USE AND COMMENTARY

Dirty Little Sleuths may reference or reproduce limited portions of copyrighted material for purposes such as criticism, commentary, reporting, research, or education where permitted by applicable law.

Whether a particular use qualifies as fair use depends on the circumstances. Attribution or a disclaimer alone does not automatically make a use lawful.

We do not claim that every third-party use on the Website necessarily qualifies as fair use. Rights holders who have concerns about particular material may contact us with sufficient information to identify the content and explain the concern.

7. USER COMMENTS AND SUBMISSIONS

If the Website allows comments, messages, tips, or other user submissions, you are responsible for the material you submit.

You agree not to submit content that:

Is knowingly false, defamatory, threatening, or harassing.
Publishes private or confidential information without lawful authorization.
Includes personal information that could expose someone to harassment, stalking, or physical harm.
Encourages violence, unlawful conduct, or targeted harassment.
Infringes another person’s copyright, trademark, privacy, or other legal rights.
Contains malware, spam, deceptive links, or other harmful material.

You must not use the Website to publish unverified accusations as established facts or to encourage others to target private individuals.

By submitting content, you confirm that you have the rights and permissions necessary to submit it. Where you provide material for publication, you grant us a nonexclusive, royalty-free permission to review, reproduce, edit for clarity, and publish that material in connection with the Website, subject to applicable law and any separate agreement we make with you.

We may moderate, decline, edit, or remove submissions at our discretion, subject to applicable law. We are not obligated to publish user submissions.

Do not send confidential information or material you are not legally authorized to share.

8. PRIVACY AND PERSONAL INFORMATION

Your use of the Website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how information may be collected, used, disclosed, and managed.

Please review the Privacy Policy before using interactive features or submitting information through the Website.

The Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference to the extent permitted by applicable law.

9. THIRD-PARTY LINKS, EMBEDS, AND SERVICES

Our Website may include links to or embedded content from third-party websites and services, including YouTube, social media platforms, news publishers, and public-record databases.

These third parties operate independently of Dirty Little Sleuths and may have their own terms, privacy policies, and data-collection practices.

We do not control or guarantee the accuracy, availability, security, or policies of third-party websites and services. Accessing them is at your own discretion and subject to their applicable terms.

A link or embed does not necessarily indicate endorsement, partnership, or affiliation.

10. ADVERTISING AND AFFILIATE DISCLOSURES

The Website may display advertisements, including advertisements delivered by third-party advertising providers such as Google AdSense, if enabled.

Advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies as described in our Privacy Policy and their own policies.

If we use affiliate links, sponsored content, or paid promotions, we will provide disclosures where required by applicable law.

The presence of an advertisement or affiliate link does not necessarily represent an endorsement of the advertised product, service, or company.

We are not responsible for third-party products, services, transactions, or claims made by advertisers.

11. PROHIBITED USES

You agree not to use the Website:

For any unlawful purpose.
To harass, threaten, intimidate, or target individuals.
To impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation with an individual or organization.
To upload malicious software or attempt to compromise the Website’s security.
To interfere with the Website’s operation, servers, or infrastructure.
To scrape, harvest, or collect personal information in violation of applicable law.
To reproduce or commercially exploit Website content without authorization or a valid legal basis.
To submit spam, deceptive material, or knowingly misleading information.

We may take reasonable steps to protect the Website, its users, and affected individuals from prohibited activity.

12. PRIVACY, PUBLIC RECORDS, AND RESPONSIBLE DISCUSSION

Dirty Little Sleuths may discuss information that has been publicly reported or made available through public records. Public availability does not mean every use or republication of personal information is appropriate or lawful.

We do not encourage doxxing, stalking, harassment, threats, or attempts to obtain private information through unlawful means.

Users must not use the Website to organize harassment, expose sensitive personal information, or encourage others to confront or target individuals connected to a story.

Readers are encouraged to evaluate sources critically, distinguish evidence from speculation, and discuss cases responsibly.

13. NO GUARANTEE OF AVAILABILITY

We aim to keep the Website accessible, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted, secure, or error-free operation.

Content, features, and services may be changed, suspended, or discontinued without notice where reasonably necessary.

We are not responsible for interruptions caused by hosting providers, technical failures, third-party services, maintenance, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control, subject to applicable law.

14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Dirty Little Sleuths and the people responsible for operating the Website will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your access to or use of the Website.

This includes, where legally permitted, losses arising from reliance on Website content, temporary service interruptions, third-party websites, or user-submitted material.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited, including any rights or remedies that applicable consumer-protection law requires us to preserve.

You are responsible for how you interpret and use the information presented on this Website.

15. INDEMNIFICATION

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to be responsible for losses, claims, liabilities, and reasonable expenses arising from your unlawful use of the Website, your material breach of these Terms, or your infringement of another person’s rights.

This section does not require you to indemnify us for our own conduct where such a requirement would be prohibited by law.

16. CALIFORNIA USERS

If you reside in California, applicable California law may provide rights relating to privacy, consumer protection, and online services.

Our Privacy Policy provides additional information about personal information practices and any applicable privacy choices.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to waive rights that cannot lawfully be waived under California or federal law.

17. CHILDREN’S USE OF THE WEBSITE

The Website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children under 13 through the Website.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact us at dirtylittlesleuths@gmail.com so that we can review the matter and take appropriate steps as required by law.

18. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

We may revise these Terms and Conditions from time to time to reflect changes in our Website, services, legal obligations, or practices.

When changes are made, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Unless otherwise stated, revised Terms become effective when posted.

Your continued use of the Website after revised Terms are posted indicates acceptance of the changes to the extent permitted by law. If you do not agree with revised Terms, discontinue use of the Website.

19. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of California and applicable federal law, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.

Any dispute will be handled by a court or other forum with appropriate jurisdiction, subject to applicable law and any nonwaivable rights you may have.

20. SEVERABILITY AND NO WAIVER

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to apply to the extent permitted by law.

Our failure to enforce a provision does not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce it later.

21. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, and any other applicable notices published on the Website, govern your use of Dirty Little Sleuths, except where a separate agreement or applicable law provides otherwise.

If any provision conflicts with a separate agreement that expressly governs a particular service, the terms of that agreement may apply to that service.

22. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, copyright concerns, correction requests, or other Website-related matters, contact:

Dirty Little Sleuths

Email: dirtylittlesleuths@gmail.com
Website: DirtyLittleSleuths.com

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