Terms of Service

Nature of the Site

This is a private reference website. It does not store official jail rosters, court files, booking records, or correctional records, and it cannot confirm custody, release anyone, or file documents with a public office.

The site points visitors toward Cherokee County and Iowa inmate-record resources and may connect users with third-party research tools.

Acceptable Use

• Do not use the site in a way that violates any law.
• Do not use information from the site to stalk, harass, intimidate, or threaten anyone.
• Do not rely on site content for hiring, housing, lending, insurance, or other eligibility decisions.
• Do not attempt to access systems, accounts, or data without authorization.
• Do not run bots, scrapers, or automated collection tools against the site.
• Do not interfere with site operation or other visitors' access.

FCRA Restrictions

This site is not a consumer reporting agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. It does not provide consumer reports, credit reports, background checks, or screening products. By using the site, visitors agree not to use any site content or linked tool result for FCRA-regulated purposes, including:

• Employment, promotion, discipline, or termination decisions.
• Tenant screening or housing eligibility.
• Creditworthiness, lending, or insurance pricing.
• Licensing, permits, government benefits, or program eligibility.
• Any other purpose regulated by the FCRA.

Outside Links

The site links to sheriff, jail, court, corrections, legal-aid, federal locator, and third-party search resources. Those outside sites are not endorsed or controlled by Cherokee County Inmate Population, and their content, uptime, terms, privacy practices, and fees are their own responsibility.

No Warranties

The site is provided as is. No promise is made that the site or any linked resource will meet expectations, including:

• Accuracy, completeness, or current status of information.
• Uninterrupted availability.
• Freedom from errors, bugs, or security weaknesses.
• Completeness of partner search results.

Custody status, court events, and public-record access can change quickly. Nothing on this site is an official statement from Cherokee County, the State of Iowa, a sheriff's office, a jail, or any court.

Liability Limits

To the fullest extent allowed by law, Cherokee County Inmate Population is not liable for direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from use of the site, inability to use the site, reliance on information, or use of outside links and tools.

Indemnification

Visitors agree to hold the site and its operators harmless from claims, losses, costs, damages, and legal fees that arise from their use of the site, misuse of information, violation of these terms, or violation of another person's rights.

Intellectual Property

Text, design elements, logos, graphics, and code on this site belong to Cherokee County Inmate Population or its content partners unless otherwise stated. They may not be copied, redistributed, modified, or republished without written permission.

Term Changes

These terms may be updated at any time. Revised terms take effect when they are posted on this page.

Access Limits

Access to the site may be limited, blocked, or ended at any time, for any reason, and without notice.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Iowa. Any dispute related to the site must be brought in a court located in Iowa, unless controlling law requires a different forum.

Severability

If a court finds part of these terms invalid or unenforceable, the remaining terms continue in effect. The invalid part will be limited or adjusted only as much as needed to make the rest enforceable.

Questions

Questions about these terms may be directed through the Get in Touch page.