Terms of Service

Last updated: September 23, 2025

Welcome to the “Tarrant County, Texas” information website located at tarranttx.org (“the Site,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site and any content, tools, and features we make available. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

About Our Service

The Site is an information platform that collects public-facing resources, tools, contact details, and FAQs related to Tarrant County, Texas topics, including but not limited to: Inmate Search, Jail, Medical Examiner, Appraisal District, Property Tax, Court Records, Property Search, Clerk, Court Docket, Courts, Credit Union, Marriage License, Sheriff’s Office, Warrant Search, Health Department, and District Attorney. Our goal is to help users quickly find relevant information.

We do not conduct or facilitate transactions, process payments, provide legal or professional services, or act as an agent for any public office or third party. The Site is free to use, does not require account registration, and does not charge any fees. Any fees charged by linked third-party websites or AdSense advertisers are not affiliated with or controlled by us.

Eligibility and Acceptable Use

You must be legally capable of entering into these Terms to use the Site. You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

You may not:

Use robots, spiders, crawlers, scrapers, or other automated means to access, extract, index, or otherwise interact with the Site without our prior written authorization.

Perform any activity that interferes with or disrupts the operation, security, or performance of the Site, including attempting to bypass technical protections or rate limits.

Copy, reproduce, modify, adapt, translate, distribute, publicly display, sell, license, or otherwise exploit any content from the Site for commercial or unauthorized purposes.

Misrepresent your identity or affiliation, or use the Site to transmit unlawful, harmful, or deceptive content.

Use the Site for data harvesting, database creation, or any high-volume data extraction.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access by any user we reasonably believe to be engaging in unauthorized or harmful conduct.

Third-Party Sites, Content, and Advertising

The Site may link to or embed resources operated by government offices, courts, agencies, credit unions, and other third parties, as well as ads served by AdSense or other advertising networks (collectively, “Third-Party Services”). We do not control, endorse, or guarantee Third-Party Services and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, policies, fees, or availability. Your interactions with Third-Party Services are solely between you and the applicable provider and may be subject to separate terms and privacy policies.

Information Accuracy and User Verification

While we strive to present helpful and timely information, we do not guarantee that any information on the Site is accurate, complete, current, or free of errors. Government schedules, fees, procedures, forms, and records change frequently and may vary based on circumstances. We do not guarantee real-time updates. You are solely responsible for independently verifying any information before relying on it, including by consulting the official source or contacting the relevant office.

No Legal, Financial, or Professional Advice

Content on the Site is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, medical, or other professional advice. If you require professional guidance, consult a qualified professional. Your use of the Site does not create any professional, fiduciary, or client relationship with us.

Intellectual Property

All Site content, including text, compilation of links, layout, design, graphics, and the selection and arrangement of resources (collectively, “Content”), is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by intellectual property and other laws. Except as expressly permitted by these Terms or applicable law, any unauthorized copying, distribution, reproduction, public display, or commercial use of the Content is prohibited.

You may access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes, provided you do not remove proprietary notices, modify the Content, or create derivative works based on the Content. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

Privacy

We respect user privacy and handle data in accordance with our privacy practices. By using the Site, you acknowledge that certain technical information (such as device type, browser, and general usage data) may be collected to operate and improve the Site, to detect misuse, and to measure ad performance. We do not require you to create an account to use the Site.

Disclaimers

The site and all content are provided “as is” and “as available.” To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including any warranties of accuracy, non-infringement, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, availability, security, or that the site will be error-free or uninterrupted.

We make no representation that the information will meet your needs or that it reflects the most current policies of any government office or third-party provider. Your reliance on the Site is at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages; lost profits, lost data, business interruption; or costs of substitute services, arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Without limiting the foregoing, we are not responsible for any losses or damages caused by service interruptions, data errors, inaccuracies, outages, security incidents, or third-party behavior, including the acts or omissions of third-party websites or advertisers.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Site and its owners, operators, affiliates, and personnel from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your access to or use of the Site; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your infringement or misappropriation of any intellectual property or other rights; or (d) your interaction with any Third-Party Services.

Suspension and Termination

We may, at our sole discretion and without notice, suspend or terminate your access to the Site if we believe you have violated these Terms, engaged in unauthorized scraping or automated access, interfered with Site operations, or otherwise presented risk to the Site, our users, or third parties. We also reserve the right to take any technical or legal measures to enforce these Terms.

Changes to the Site and Terms

We may update or modify the Site, including adding, removing, or changing features, at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated Terms on the Site and notify users through website announcements. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree, discontinue use of the Site.

Governing Law and Venue

These Terms are governed by federal law of the United States and the laws of the state in which the Site operates, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts located within that state for any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site.

Severability and Waiver

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision under these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your access to and use of the Site and supersede any prior or contemporaneous agreements on the same subject. No oral or written statements outside these Terms will modify them unless expressly stated in an updated version posted on the Site.

Contact and Notices

If you have questions about these Terms or the Site, please refer to the resources available on the Site. Formal notices may be provided through announcements posted on the Site.

By using tarranttx.org, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.