Terms and Conditions of Use
Indiana Supreme Court Online Services
The public.courts.in.gov, mycourts.in.gov, and courtapps.in.gov online applications (collectively, “the Applications” each, “an Application”) are owned, created and maintained by the Indiana Supreme Court. Access to the Applications is available to the public at no cost. The Applications are not intended for commercial use. If user or user’s organization require access to bulk records, please visit the bulk data applications page. This Terms and Conditions of Use Agreement (“Agreement”) governs each user’s access to and use of the Applications, please read this Agreement carefully.
Limited Right to Use
The user has been granted a non-exclusive non-transferable right to use the Applications. In consideration of being granted the right to use the Applications or an Application user agrees to comply with the Agreement. User shall not (1) take any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on an Application’s infrastructure; (2) use any device, software, spyware, malware or code sequence/routine to interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper working of an Application or any activity being conducted using an Application; (3) attempt to modify, decipher, decompile, disassemble, replicate, or reverse engineer any of the software comprising or making up an Application; (4) delete or alter any materials posted and/or submitted by any other person or entity; (5) frame or link to an Application or any of the materials or information available from an Application; (6) automate the collection of any content from an Application; (7) share any username or password with another person, entity, or automated system; or (8) use an Application for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by this Agreement.
When retrieving information from the Applications, user is prohibited from (1) using any software other than a web browser to search and view data; (2) using or attempting to use spiders, robots, avatars, intelligent agents, or any other means of extracting data; (3) aggregating, copying or duplicating any of the materials or information available from an Application except for negligible amounts of materials and information temporarily required for an ordinary single use of an Application; or (4) accessing data not intended for the user.
User is authorized to access, use and copy information and materials available through the Applications only as necessary for the proper use of an Application’s online services. The information and materials, including pages and content, may not be copied, distributed, modified, published or transmitted in any other manner, including to use for creative work or to sell or promote other products. Violation of this policy may result in user’s infringement of intellectual property and contractual rights of the Indiana Supreme Court or other parties, which is prohibited by law and could result in substantial civil and criminal penalties for the user.
Right to Change Site Content
The Indiana Supreme Court may discontinue, edit, delete or change any aspect of the Applications, including, but not limited to: (1) restricting availability times, (2) restricting compatibility with certain computer software or hardware, (3) restricting the amount of use permitted, and (4) restricting, suspending or terminating user's right to use the Applications, at the sole discretion of the Indiana Supreme Court, without prior notice or liability.
The Indiana Supreme Court reserves the right, at any time, upon provision of prior notice, as reasonably practicable, to limit user’s access to the Applications so that the Indiana Supreme Court or related entities may perform repairs, make modifications and add or withdraw products or features to or from an Application.
No Warranties
User agrees that user’s use of the Applications is at the user’s own risk. The Applications are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. The Indiana Supreme Court disclaims all warranties and duties of any kind, express, implied or statutory, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a specific purpose, non-infringement, title, duties of workman-like effort, or lack of negligence.
The Indiana Supreme Court assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions related to the Applications and is not responsible in any way for the functionality, specifications, or any other aspect thereof. The Indiana Supreme Court does not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted, or secure access to the Applications.
The information obtained from the Applications is not the official court record. Official court records may only be obtained directly from the court that is responsible for maintaining a particular record. Information obtained should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice.
The violation of this Agreement by user may result in the termination of user’s use of an Application or the Applications and the Indiana Supreme Court or related entities may pursue remedies available at law or in equity.
Miscellaneous
This Agreement shall be treated as though it were executed and performed in Indianapolis, Indiana, and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana (without regard to conflict of law principles). Any legal proceedings arising out of or connected to this Agreement shall be brought solely in the courts located in Marion County, Indiana.
The language in this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly construed for or against either party. Should any part of this Agreement be held invalid or unenforceable, that portion shall be construed consistent with the applicable law and the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. To the extent that anything in or associated with the Applications is in conflict or inconsistent with this Agreement, this Agreement shall take precedence. Any delay or failure by the Indiana Supreme Court or related entities, to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of such provision nor of the right to enforce such provision. No waiver by either party of any breach or default hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default. The titles and subtitles used in this Agreement are used for convenience only and are not to be considered in construing or interpreting this Agreement.
See also: Odyssey Public Access (MyCase) Terms of Use | Appellate Docket Search Tool Terms of Use | Indiana Courts Portal Terms of Use | Roll of Attorneys Search Tool Terms of Use