Terms & Conditions

Section 1

Definitions

In these Terms & Conditions, the following terms have the meanings set out below:

"CMD"

The Church Misconduct Database, accessible at tools.digitalalibi.me/cmd/

"We" / "Us"

Digital Alibi Inc., the operator of the CMD

"You" / "User"

Any individual or organisation that registers for and/or uses the CMD

"Access Code"

A prepaid code granting time-limited access to the CMD for a single registered user

"Record"

An individual entry in the CMD documenting publicly reported misconduct

"Platform"

The CMD website, database, user dashboard, and all associated tools and services

Section 2

Agreement to terms

By registering for an account, entering an access code, or using the CMD in any capacity, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions, our Acceptable Use Policy, and our Privacy Policy.

If you are registering on behalf of an organisation, you confirm that you have the authority to bind that organisation to these terms.

If you do not agree to these terms, you must not register for or use the CMD.

Section 3

Registration and access codes

Access to the CMD requires a valid access code and a registered account. By registering, you agree to the following:

Accurate information — You must provide accurate and complete information during registration, including your real name and a valid email address.
One code, one account — Each access code may only be applied to a single account. Access codes are non-transferable and may not be shared.
Email verification — Your account will not be activated until your email address has been verified. You are responsible for ensuring you can receive emails at the address provided.
Access duration — Your access to the CMD is limited to the duration specified by your access code (1, 3, 6, or 12 months from activation). Access expires automatically at the end of this period.
No refunds — Access codes are non-refundable once issued, except where required by applicable consumer protection law.

Section 4

Use of the platform

Your use of the CMD is subject to the rules set out in our Acceptable Use Policy, which forms part of these terms. In summary:

Permitted

Safeguarding checks, academic research, journalistic investigation, organisational due diligence, and good-faith data contributions supported by public sources.

Prohibited

Harassment, vigilante action, malicious submissions, data scraping, commercial resale, credential sharing, and any unlawful use of CMD data.

Section 5

Data submissions and licensing

By submitting data to the CMD, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

Licence grant — You grant Digital Alibi Inc. a non-exclusive, perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, edit, publish, redistribute, and create derivative works from any data you submit, for the purpose of operating and improving the CMD.
Accuracy warranty — You warrant that, to the best of your knowledge, the information you submit is accurate and derived from publicly available sources.
No obligation to publish — We are under no obligation to publish, retain, or act on any submission. Administrators may refuse, edit, or remove submissions at their sole discretion.
No compensation — You will not receive payment, credit, or any other form of compensation for data submitted to the CMD.

Section 6

Disclaimer

The CMD is an informational resource that compiles publicly reported information. It is critical that you understand the following:

No Determination of Guilt

The CMD does not make legal findings, determinations of guilt, or judgements of any kind. Inclusion in the database does not imply that an individual has committed any offence. All records reflect publicly reported allegations, investigations, or outcomes. Users must independently verify all information before relying on it for any decision-making purpose.

No legal advice — The CMD does not provide legal, safeguarding, or professional advice. Users should consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on CMD data.
No guarantee of completeness — The CMD does not claim to be a complete record of all misconduct within any denomination, organisation, or jurisdiction. Absence from the database should not be interpreted as a clean record.
No guarantee of accuracy — While we take reasonable steps to verify information, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of every record. Errors may exist.
Provided "as is" — The CMD is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the platform's fitness for any particular purpose.

Section 7

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

No liability for decisions — Digital Alibi Inc. accepts no liability for any decision made, action taken, or outcome resulting from the use of information obtained from the CMD.
No indirect damages — We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the CMD, including but not limited to loss of revenue, reputation, data, or opportunity.
Maximum liability — In any event, our total aggregate liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the CMD shall not exceed the amount you paid for your most recent access code.
Third-party content — We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of any third-party source material linked from CMD records.

Section 8

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Digital Alibi Inc., its directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

Your use of the CMD or any data obtained from it
Any breach of these Terms & Conditions or the Acceptable Use Policy
Any data you submit to the CMD
Any violation of applicable law or the rights of any third party

Section 9

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the CMD at any time, with or without notice, for any reason including but not limited to a breach of these terms or the Acceptable Use Policy.

Upon termination, your right to access the CMD ceases immediately. No refund will be provided for any unused portion of your access code where termination results from a breach of these terms. Sections relating to intellectual property, disclaimer, limitation of liability, and indemnification survive termination.

You may close your account at any time by contacting us through our contact page. No refund will be provided for any unused access period.

Section 10

Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 11

Changes to these terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the CMD. Where changes are material, we will make reasonable efforts to notify registered users by email or through the platform.

Your continued use of the CMD after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. If you do not agree to any changes, you should stop using the CMD and close your account.