Crime Central

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Crime Central Terms of Service

Effective date: July 22, 2026
Last updated: July 22, 2026

Welcome to Crime Central. These Terms of Service explain the basic rules for using the Crime Central website, articles, newsletters, comment sections, contact forms, and related content (collectively, the “Site”). In these Terms, “Crime Central,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Mikaylin Turner.

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. About Crime Central

Crime Central publishes educational and editorial content about true crime, criminal justice, law, psychology, public policy, media, and related subjects. The Site is intended to provide evidence-based, victim-centered information without sensationalizing crime or harm.

Some articles discuss violence, abuse, exploitation, death, trauma, and other sensitive subjects. You are responsible for deciding whether the Site’s content is appropriate for you.

Crime Central is an independent publication unless a page specifically states otherwise. Mentioning or linking to a person, organization, agency, publication, or product does not mean that Crime Central is affiliated with or endorsed by that party.

2. Informational Purposes Only

Crime Central is provided for informational, educational, editorial, and commentary purposes. Nothing on the Site should be treated as legal, medical, psychological, mental-health, safety-planning, financial, or other professional advice.

Using the Site or contacting Crime Central does not create an attorney-client, therapist-client, advocate-client, or other professional relationship. You should speak with a qualified professional about advice for your specific circumstances.

Crime Central is not an emergency service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services. If you need legal assistance, crisis support, or domestic-violence services, contact an appropriate provider in your area.

3. Accuracy and Developing Cases

We make reasonable efforts to use reliable sources and present information accurately. However, we cannot guarantee that every statement is complete, current, or free from error. Laws, research, investigations, and court proceedings can change after an article is published.

Allegations are not proof of guilt. People accused of crimes are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Crime Central may correct, clarify, update, remove, or archive content when new information becomes available.

To report a possible factual error, contact crimecentralss@gmail.com and include the article title, page link, and information you believe should be reviewed.

4. Age Requirement

The Site is intended for a general audience age 13 and older. It is not directed to children under 13. Children under 13 should not submit personal information, subscribe to the newsletter, use a contact form, or post comments.

If you are under the legal age of majority where you live, you should use the Site with the permission of a parent or legal guardian.

5. Acceptable Use

You may read, share links to, and use the Site for lawful, personal, and noncommercial purposes. Short quotations may be used when permitted by law if Crime Central is clearly credited and the original page is linked.

You may not:

  • republish, sell, or distribute substantial portions of Crime Central content without permission;
  • remove copyright notices or present Crime Central content as your own;
  • use automated tools to scrape or collect Site content without permission;
  • use Crime Central content to train or supply a commercial artificial-intelligence system without permission;
  • interfere with the security or operation of the Site;
  • upload spam, malware, deceptive material, or unlawful content;
  • impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity;
  • threaten, stalk, harass, defame, exploit, or invade the privacy of another person;
  • share private addresses, contact information, confidential records, or other sensitive personal information without lawful authority; or
  • use the Site in a way that violates the law or another person’s rights.

6. Copyright and Content Ownership

Unless otherwise stated, Crime Central owns its original articles, commentary, graphics, branding, downloadable materials, and other original content. Applicable copyright and intellectual-property laws protect this material.

Crime Central may use quotations, public records, government materials, photographs, screenshots, or other third-party content for reporting, education, criticism, scholarship, or commentary. The original owners retain their rights in third-party material.

You may share links to Crime Central articles. For permission to reproduce or republish other material, contact crimecentralss@gmail.com.

7. Comments and User Submissions

If Crime Central allows comments, messages, or other submissions, you are responsible for what you submit. Your content must be lawful, respectful, and relevant.

Do not post unverified accusations, threats, discriminatory content, graphic material, private personal information, or anything that infringes another person’s rights. Do not identify legally protected victims or minors, encourage readers to contact people involved in a case, or interfere with an investigation or court proceeding.

Crime Central may review, edit, decline, close, or remove comments and submissions at any time. We may also block users who violate these Terms. We are not required to publish a submission or explain a moderation decision.

You keep ownership of content you submit. If you submit material for public display, you give Crime Central permission to display, format, and store it as reasonably necessary to operate and moderate the Site.

Do not use a comment or general contact form to send confidential evidence, privileged communications, medical records, graphic images, or information that could place someone in danger. Crime Central cannot promise that submissions will remain confidential and is not required to investigate tips or forward them to law enforcement.

8. Copyright Complaints

If you believe material on Crime Central infringes your copyright, email crimecentralss@gmail.com. Include your contact information, a description of the copyrighted work, the link to the material at issue, and an explanation of why you believe the use is unauthorized. Crime Central may remove or restrict access to material while reviewing a complaint.

9. Third-Party Links

Crime Central may link to court records, research, news reports, nonprofit organizations, social platforms, streaming services, products, or other outside resources. These links are provided for context or convenience. We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices, or terms.

If Crime Central receives compensation or may earn a commission from a link, an appropriate disclosure will be provided.

10. Newsletter and Communications

If you subscribe to the Crime Central newsletter, you agree to receive emails at the address you provide. You may unsubscribe at any time by using the link in an email or contacting crimecentralss@gmail.com.

11. Privacy

Information about how Crime Central collects and uses personal information is provided in the Crime Central Privacy Policy. Please review that policy before submitting personal information through the Site.

12. Site Availability

We may update, change, suspend, or remove any part of the Site at any time. We cannot guarantee that the Site will always be available, secure, uninterrupted, or compatible with every device or browser.

13. Disclaimers and Responsibility

The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available.” To the extent permitted by law, Crime Central makes no warranties about the Site’s availability, accuracy, completeness, security, or suitability for a particular purpose.

You are responsible for how you use or rely on information from the Site. To the extent permitted by law, Crime Central is not responsible for losses or harm resulting from your use of the Site, inability to access it, reliance on its content, or use of a third-party website linked from it. Nothing in these Terms limits responsibility that cannot legally be excluded.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Missouri, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. This provision applies only to the extent allowed by the laws where you live.

15. Changes to These Terms

Crime Central may update these Terms when the Site, its features, or its practices change. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. By continuing to use the Site after an update takes effect, you agree to the revised Terms.

16. General Terms

If one part of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining terms will continue to apply. If Crime Central does not enforce a provision on one occasion, that does not waive the right to enforce it later.

These Terms and the Privacy Policy describe the agreement between you and Crime Central regarding your use of the Site.

17. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, contact:

Crime Central
Owner: Mikaylin Turner
Email: crimecentralss@gmail.com
Website: https://crimecentrals.com/