Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the GoneFinder Lost Property Registry System ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service, including law enforcement agencies, government entities, businesses, and individual citizens.

2. Description of Service

GoneFinder provides a comprehensive registry system for documenting and searching lost or stolen property using various identification numbers including but not limited to:

• Serial numbers for electronics and equipment
• Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN)
• International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers
• Model and product numbers
• Government-issued property identification codes
• Custom identification markers

The Service facilitates the recovery of lost property by maintaining a searchable database accessible to authorized users and law enforcement agencies.

3. User Registration and Accounts

3.1 Registration Requirements

To register items or access certain features, you must:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your registration data
• Be at least 18 years of age or have parental consent
• Have the legal authority to register the property in question
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for safeguarding your password and any activities or actions under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, remove or edit content, or cancel registrations at our sole discretion, particularly in cases of:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activities
• False or misleading information
• Abuse of the Service

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

The Service may be used for:

• Registering legitimately owned property
• Reporting stolen or lost items you own or have authority to report
• Searching for your own lost property
• Law enforcement investigations (with proper credentials)
• Legitimate business purposes related to property recovery

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You may not use the Service to:

• Submit false or fraudulent reports
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Harass, abuse, or harm another person
• Violate any local, state, national, or international law
• Transmit malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the system
• Scrape or harvest data without permission
• Register property you do not own or have authority over
• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose

5. Property Registration Guidelines

5.1 Ownership Verification

By registering an item, you certify that you are the rightful owner or have explicit authorization from the owner to register the property. False claims of ownership may result in criminal prosecution.

5.2 Required Information

When registering property, you must provide:

• Accurate identification numbers (serial, VIN, IMEI, etc.)
• Truthful description of the item
• Valid contact information
• Date and location information as applicable
• Police report number (if filing a stolen property report)

5.3 Law Enforcement Cooperation

You agree to cooperate with law enforcement agencies investigating reports made through the Service. This includes providing additional information or documentation as requested.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Key points include:

• We collect and process data in accordance with applicable privacy laws
• Personal information is protected using industry-standard security measures
• We may share information with law enforcement when legally required
• You have rights regarding your personal data as outlined in our Privacy Policy

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Service Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by GoneFinder Registry Services and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 User Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit, but grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content as necessary to provide the Service.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

8.1 Service Availability

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.

8.2 No Guarantee of Recovery

8.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, GoneFinder Registry Services shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless GoneFinder Registry Services and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Service.

10. Law Enforcement and Legal Compliance

10.1 Cooperation with Authorities

We cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies and may disclose user information when required by law or in response to valid legal process.

10.2 Reporting Obligations

Users may be legally required to report certain stolen property to law enforcement. The Service does not replace or fulfill any legal obligation to file police reports.

10.3 International Use

Users accessing the Service from outside the United States do so at their own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. Continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12.2 Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted in Delaware, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.

12.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: