1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using the Missing Peoples App for missing person reporting and search coordination, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our application or emergency response services.
2. Description of Missing Person Reporting Service
MPA is a comprehensive platform designed to assist users in emergency situations by:
- Reporting and coordinating searches for missing persons or pets
- Sending instant alerts to your selected network and local community
- Coordinating volunteer search efforts through advanced mapping and messaging
- Providing critical resources and support during missing person emergencies
3. User Responsibilities for Missing Person Reports
3.1 Accurate Information Requirements
You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when reporting missing persons through MPA. False reporting, fraudulent missing person claims, or misuse of our emergency platform may result in account termination and potential legal consequences.
3.2 Legal Obligations for Missing Person Cases
Critical Notice: MPA is designed as a supplementary tool for missing person searches and community coordination. This platform is NOT a substitute for contacting local law enforcement agencies. Users must always report missing persons to appropriate police departments and emergency services first. Our service enhances official missing person procedures but does not replace them.
4. User Account Management
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your MPA account information
- Users must be at least 13 years of age to create a missing person reporting account
- You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate our terms or misuse our missing person reporting features
5. Content Guidelines for Missing Person Reports
When using MPA for missing person reporting and community alerts, you agree not to post content that is:
- False, misleading, or fraudulent missing person information
- Defamatory, obscene, or offensive content related to missing person cases
- Violating privacy rights of missing persons or their families
- Promoting illegal activities or interfering with official investigations
- Infringing on intellectual property rights or using unauthorized photos
6. Intellectual Property Rights
All content, designs, graphics, logos, and software associated with the Missing Peoples App are owned by or licensed to us and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, modify, or distribute any portion of our missing person reporting service without prior written consent.
7. Third-Party Emergency Services Integration
MPA may integrate with or link to third-party emergency services, mapping platforms, and communication tools. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party services. Use of such services for missing person coordination is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and conditions.
8. Limitation of Liability for Emergency Services
To the maximum extent permitted by law, MPA and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use or inability to use our missing person reporting services. MPA is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind regarding the success of search efforts or location services.
9. User Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MPA, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, consultants, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from your use of our missing person reporting services or violation of these Terms.
10. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time to reflect changes in our missing person reporting services or legal requirements. Changes will be effective upon posting to our website or app. Your continued use of MPA after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
11. Account Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to MPA's missing person reporting features, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms or misuse of our emergency services. Upon termination, your right to use the service will immediately cease.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes related to missing person reporting services will be resolved under U.S. jurisdiction.
13. Contact Information for Legal Inquiries
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use or need assistance with our missing person reporting platform, please contact us at:
- Email: info@missingpeoplesapp.com
- Phone: 352-214-4339
⚠️ Emergency Protocol Reminder
Remember: MPA is designed to enhance and support the search for missing individuals through community coordination and advanced alert systems. However, this platform is NOT a replacement for official emergency channels. Always report missing persons to local law enforcement and emergency services first, then use MPA to amplify your search efforts through our community network.