Terms and Conditions of Use

Terms and Conditions of Use

Last Updated: January 26, 2026

Welcome to DepartmentOfCorrections.org. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (“you”) and DepartmentOfCorrections.org (“we,” “us” or “our”), concerning your access to and use of the website.

2. Not a Government Agency

You acknowledge and agree that:

  • We are a private informational resource. We are NOT affiliated with the United States Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), or any State Department of Corrections.

  • Any government seals, logos, or agency names used on this site are strictly for identification and educational purposes to assist users in locating the correct facility.

3. Intellectual Property Rights (Our “No Scraping” Policy)

Unless otherwise indicated, the Site and its original content are our proprietary property.

  • Protected Content: The unique “Step-by-Step” guides, “Human-Verified” visual tutorials, original screenshots of government portals, and the compilation of facility data are the intellectual property of DepartmentOfCorrections.org.

  • License to Use: You are granted a limited license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial use (e.g., finding a family member).

  • Prohibited Acts: You may NOT:

    • Republish material from this website (including our custom screenshots) on another website.

    • Use data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools to scrape our directory.

    • Sell, rent, or sub-license material from the website.

4. Accuracy of Information Disclaimer

We employ a rigorous manual verification process to ensure accuracy; however, the US corrections system is dynamic.

  • Inmate Data: Inmate locations, release dates, and statuses change daily. We cannot guarantee that an inmate listed as “Incarcerated” is still at that specific facility. Always call the facility directly before visiting.

  • Visitation Rules: Wardens may alter dress codes or visitation hours without public notice. Our guides reflect the policy at the time of our last review.

We provide this information “as is” without any representations or warranties, express or implied.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, DepartmentOfCorrections.org, its owners, directors, employees, or agents shall not be liable to you for any direct, indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental, special, or punitive damages, including lost profit or data, arising from your use of the site.

Specific Examples:

  • We are not liable if you travel to a prison based on our data and are denied entry.

  • We are not liable if an inmate’s “Release Date” listed on our site (sourced from government databases) changes due to court orders or disciplinary actions.

6. Third-Party Websites

Our Site contains links to third-party websites (e.g., bop.gov, JPay.com, Securus Technologies).

  • We do not investigate, monitor, or check these third-party sites for accuracy.

  • Leaving our Site to visit a government or vendor website is done at your own risk. We are not responsible for any fees charged by third-party vendors for inmate calls or money transfers.

7. User Conduct

By using this Site, you agree not to:

  • Use the Site in a way that could damage, disable, or impair our servers.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site.

  • Use the Site to harass, abuse, or harm another person.

  • Use the Site for any illegal purpose, including contacting inmates in violation of court orders.

8. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and defined following the laws of [Insert Your State/Country]. You irrevocably consent that the courts of [Insert Your State/County] shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any dispute which may arise in connection with these terms.

9. Contact Us

To resolve a complaint regarding the Site or to receive further information regarding use of the Site, please contact us at:

DepartmentOfCorrections.org [Your Physical Address] Email: legal@departmentofcorrections.org