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Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: 21-May-2026

Welcome to Cold Case Archive, accessible at https://coldcasearchive.org. These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of this website, including all content, features, functionality, and services offered on or through Cold Case Archive.

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using this website. By accessing, browsing, or using Cold Case Archive in any way, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age, that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions, and that you agree to be legally bound by them.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms and Conditions, you must discontinue use of this website immediately. Your continued use of Cold Case Archive following any updates or revisions to these Terms and Conditions constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

Cold Case Archive is an independent educational research platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any law enforcement agency, government authority, legal organization, or official investigative body at any level.

1. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions, the following definitions apply:

  • “Website” refers to Cold Case Archive, accessible at https://coldcasearchive.org.
  • “We,” “Us,” “Our” refers to Cold Case Archive, its owner, operators, contributors, and editorial team.
  • “You,” “User,” “Visitor” refers to any individual who accesses, browses, or uses this website in any capacity.
  • “Content” refers to all text, articles, case profiles, timelines, images, graphics, videos, links, and any other material published on or accessible through this website.
  • “Third-Party Services” refers to any external platforms, tools, services, or websites referenced, linked to, or integrated with Cold Case Archive, including but not limited to Google AdSense and Google Analytics.
  • “Personal Information” refers to any data that identifies or could be used to identify an individual, as further described in our Privacy Policy.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Cold Case Archive, you enter into a legally binding agreement with us and agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions in their entirety. This agreement takes effect from the moment you first access this website.

These Terms and Conditions apply to all users of the website, including without limitation users who are:

  • Casual visitors browsing published content
  • Registered members or account holders
  • Contributors or submitters of information
  • Researchers, journalists, or professionals accessing case information
  • Individuals submitting contact forms, correction requests, or removal requests

If you are using this website on behalf of an organization, institution, or legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms and Conditions.

3. Eligibility and Age Requirements

Cold Case Archive is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. The content on this website covers criminal investigations, violent crimes, homicides, missing persons, and other mature subject matter that is not appropriate for minors.

By accessing this website, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
  • Your use of this website does not violate any applicable law or regulation in your jurisdiction

If we become aware that a minor has accessed or is using this website, we reserve the right to take appropriate action including restricting or terminating access. Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor the online activities of individuals under their care.

4. Permitted Use of This Website

Cold Case Archive grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use this website strictly for personal, non-commercial, and educational purposes, subject to these Terms and Conditions.

You Are Permitted To:

  • Browse and read all publicly available content on Cold Case Archive
  • Share links to articles on Cold Case Archive for non-commercial, educational, or awareness purposes
  • Quote brief excerpts from articles for commentary, criticism, or educational use with proper attribution and a direct link to the original source
  • Submit inquiries, correction requests, or removal requests through our official contact channels
  • Report any relevant case information to the appropriate law enforcement agencies as directed within individual articles

You Are Strictly Prohibited From:

  • Copying, reproducing, republishing, uploading, or distributing any content from this website in full or in substantial part without prior written permission from Cold Case Archive
  • Using any content from this website for commercial purposes without express written authorization
  • Framing or mirroring any content from this website on another website without our prior written consent
  • Scraping, crawling, or using automated tools to collect, extract, or download content from this website in bulk
  • Reverse engineering, decompiling, or attempting to extract the source code of any software associated with this website
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of this website, its server, or its associated systems
  • Using this website to transmit spam, malware, viruses, or any other harmful or malicious code
  • Impersonating Cold Case Archive, its staff, contributors, or any other person or entity
  • Using the website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair its functionality or interfere with other users’ access
  • Using any content from this website to harass, threaten, defame, or harm any individual or group
  • Violating any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation in connection with your use of this website

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to this website at any time, without notice, if we determine that you have violated any of these Terms and Conditions.

5. Educational and Informational Purpose

All content published on Cold Case Archive is provided strictly for educational, informational, and public awareness purposes. Our mission is to document publicly available information about cold cases, unsolved crimes, mysterious deaths, and criminal investigations in a factual, responsible, and respectful manner.

Nothing on this website should be interpreted as:

  • A substitute for professional legal, medical, forensic, or investigative advice
  • An official or authoritative case record issued by any law enforcement or government agency
  • A determination of guilt, innocence, or legal liability for any individual
  • An encouragement to take any personal action regarding any case, suspect, or person of interest
  • An endorsement of any theory, opinion, or conclusion not expressly supported by cited official sources

We strongly encourage all users who require professional guidance on legal, medical, forensic, or investigative matters to consult a qualified professional licensed in their jurisdiction.

6. Accuracy of Content and No Warranties

Cold Case Archive makes every reasonable effort to ensure that all published content is accurate, factually supported, and up to date at the time of publication. However, we make no warranties or representations of any kind regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability, or availability of any content on this website.

Specifically, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • Case information may change over time as investigations develop, new evidence emerges, or legal proceedings progress
  • We rely on publicly available third-party sources and cannot independently verify every detail
  • Some information may be unavailable due to sealed records, ongoing investigations, or legal restrictions
  • No content on this website should be relied upon as the sole source of information for any purpose

We reserve the right to correct, update, modify, or remove any content at any time without notice. The presence of any content on this website at a given time does not guarantee its continued availability.

7. User-Submitted Content and Communications

If you submit any content to Cold Case Archive — including messages through our contact form, correction requests, removal requests, or any other communications — you agree to the following:

  • You will not submit false, misleading, defamatory, or harmful information
  • You will not submit content that violates the intellectual property rights of any third party
  • You will not submit content that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, or otherwise objectionable
  • You grant Cold Case Archive the right to use, review, and act upon your submission as necessary to address your inquiry or request
  • You understand that submitting information does not guarantee publication, action, or response beyond what is described in our editorial and corrections policies

Cold Case Archive does not solicit or accept anonymous tips intended for law enforcement. All case-related information should be directed to the appropriate investigating agency as listed within each article.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

All original content published on Cold Case Archive — including but not limited to written articles, case analyses, editorial timelines, graphics, logos, visual design, and website architecture — is the exclusive intellectual property of Cold Case Archive and is protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

Copyright Notice:

© 2026 Cold Case Archive. All rights reserved.

No part of this website may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, modified, adapted, or used in any manner without the prior written permission of Cold Case Archive, except as expressly permitted under Section 4 of these Terms and Conditions.

Trademark Notice:

The name “Cold Case Archive,” associated logos, and branding elements are the property of Cold Case Archive. You may not use our trademarks, logos, or branding in any manner that suggests affiliation with, endorsement by, or sponsorship of your organization or content by Cold Case Archive without our express written consent.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA):

If you believe that any content on Cold Case Archive infringes upon your copyright, please submit a DMCA takedown notice to us through our contact channels with the following information:

  • A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
  • A description of where the allegedly infringing material is located on our website
  • Your contact information including name, address, telephone number, and email
  • A statement of good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized
  • A declaration that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf

We will review all DMCA notices promptly and take appropriate action.

9. Third-Party Services and Advertising

Cold Case Archive uses third-party services to operate, analyze, and monetize this website. These include but may not be limited to:

9.1 — Google AdSense

Cold Case Archive displays advertisements served by Google AdSense, a service provided by Google LLC. Google uses cookies and tracking technologies to serve personalized advertisements based on your browsing behavior and interests.

  • Google AdSense operates independently of Cold Case Archive
  • We do not control which specific advertisements are displayed
  • We do not have access to any personal data Google collects for advertising purposes
  • Advertisements displayed on this website do not constitute endorsements by Cold Case Archive

For more information about Google AdSense and your advertising choices, please visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

9.2 — Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to monitor website traffic and user behavior in an anonymized and aggregated format. This helps us understand how our content is used and improve the overall experience on Cold Case Archive.

For more information, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

9.3 — External Links

Cold Case Archive contains links to external websites including law enforcement databases, government agencies, and credible news organizations. These links are provided for reference purposes only. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any external website.

10. Privacy Policy

Your use of Cold Case Archive is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. The Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

By using this website, you also agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy, which is available at: https://coldcasearchive.org/privacy-policy/

11. Disclaimer of Liability

These Terms and Conditions should be read in conjunction with our full Disclaimer, available at: https://coldcasearchive.org/disclaimer/

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Cold Case Archive, its owner, contributors, editors, and affiliates shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from or related to:

  • Your use of or inability to access this website
  • Any reliance on content published on this website
  • Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in any published content
  • Decisions or actions taken based on information found on this website
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data or transmissions
  • Any content, products, or services provided by third-party websites linked from this site
  • Any interruption, suspension, or termination of this website or its content

This limitation of liability applies regardless of the legal theory under which the claim is brought, even if Cold Case Archive has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Cold Case Archive, its owner, contributors, editors, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, penalties, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from or related to:

  • Your access to or use of this website
  • Your violation of any provision of these Terms and Conditions
  • Your violation of any applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights
  • Any content or information you submit to this website
  • Any harm caused to a third party as a result of your use of this website or your reliance on its content

13. Website Availability and Modifications

Cold Case Archive reserves the right to:

  • Modify, update, suspend, or discontinue any part of this website at any time without prior notice
  • Add, remove, or change any content, features, or functionality at our sole discretion
  • Restrict access to certain areas of the website for any reason including maintenance, security, or editorial decisions
  • Terminate or suspend any user’s access to the website for violations of these Terms and Conditions or for any other reason at our discretion

We do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or continuous availability of this website. Downtime may occur due to maintenance, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control. We shall not be liable for any loss or inconvenience resulting from website unavailability.

14. No Endorsement

The publication of any case profile, article, or reference to an individual, organization, law enforcement agency, news source, or external resource on Cold Case Archive does not constitute an endorsement, approval, or certification of that individual, organization, or resource by Cold Case Archive.

Similarly, the display of advertisements through Google AdSense or any other advertising network on this website does not constitute an endorsement of the advertised products, services, or organizations by Cold Case Archive.

15. Corrections and Content Updates

Cold Case Archive is committed to maintaining accurate and up-to-date content. If you identify an error, outdated information, or missing context in any published content, you may submit a correction request through our contact channels.

  • Minor corrections will be addressed promptly upon verification
  • Major updates will be incorporated when new verified information becomes available
  • Disputed content will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis with supporting evidence
  • Removal requests from directly affected parties will be handled with care and confidentiality

We reserve the right to accept or decline any correction, update, or removal request at our sole editorial discretion.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of USA, New Mexico, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions or your use of Cold Case Archive shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Mexico, USA

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Cold Case Archive with respect to your use of this website. They supersede all prior agreements, representations, warranties, and understandings between you and Cold Case Archive relating to the subject matter herein.

No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of that or any other term.

18. Changes to These Terms and Conditions

Cold Case Archive reserves the right to revise, update, or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will take effect immediately upon posting to this website and will be reflected in the updated “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review these Terms and Conditions periodically to stay informed of any changes. Your continued use of Cold Case Archive following the posting of revised Terms and Conditions constitutes your binding acceptance of those changes.

If changes are significant, we will make reasonable efforts to provide a more prominent notice on the website.

19. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms and Conditions, or if you wish to report a violation, please contact us through:

We take all inquiries seriously and aim to respond within a reasonable timeframe.