Disclaimer for Real Crime Videos Effective Date: December 27, 2024
At Real Crime Videos, we curate and share real-life footage obtained from law enforcement agencies across the United States. This footage includes, but is not limited to, body cam recordings, dash cam recordings, and interrogation room footage, made publicly accessible under applicable state and federal Freedom of Information laws (e.g., the Freedom of Information Act, FOIA) or similar public records statutes. These laws ensure transparency by allowing public access to certain government records, including law enforcement footage, unless exempted by law.
Educational and Documentary Use
The footage obtained and displayed on Real Crime Videos is used exclusively for educational and documentary purposes. As per fair use principles under 17 U.S.C. §107 and related state and federal laws, we present this material to inform the public about law enforcement procedures, criminal investigations, and justice processes. This use is non-commercial and transformative, as it adds context, commentary, and analysis to the raw footage.
Non-Copyrighted Information
The original footage obtained from public records is not copyrighted material. Once we transform this footage by editing, curating, and presenting it in a documentary or educational format, the resulting video becomes the intellectual property of Real Crime Videos. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of this transformed content without our express permission is prohibited and constitutes a violation of copyright law.
Rights of Individuals Depicted in the Footage
No Ownership or Control
The individuals depicted in the footage, including suspects, defendants, or other parties, have no legal right to prevent the dissemination of these records. Under public records laws, law enforcement footage is government-owned and part of the public domain unless specifically restricted by law. Real Crime Videos exercises its legal rights to publish and use this footage in accordance with applicable laws.
Additionally, Real Crime Videos reserves the right to share this footage across all platforms, including social media and our website, regardless of whether individuals depicted in the footage approve of its dissemination. The publication of publicly accessible footage cannot be obstructed by any individual featured in it, as they do not own or control the rights to these government records.
Presumption of Innocence
We acknowledge and emphasize that all suspects and defendants depicted in the footage are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The publication of this footage does not imply guilt or innocence and is intended solely for educational and documentary purposes.
Intellectual Property Protection
Ownership of Produced Content
Any video, article, or multimedia content created by Real Crime Videos is our intellectual property and is protected under copyright law. This includes transformed footage, added commentary, analysis, and other original elements. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of our produced content without written consent is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.
Restrictions on Reproduction
By accessing or viewing our content, users agree not to:
Copy, reproduce, or redistribute our transformed video content without explicit permission.
Use our content for commercial purposes or derivative works without prior approval.
Violations of these terms will be pursued to the fullest extent of the law.
Legal Compliance
Real Crime Videos operates in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing public records, intellectual property, and fair use. Any disputes or inquiries regarding the use of footage should be directed to us at admin@realcrimevideos.com.
Contact Us
For any questions or concerns about this disclaimer or our policies, please contact:
Email: admin@realcrimevideos.com
By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this disclaimer.