Legal Disclaimer: DocketSage is a research tool developed for scholarly purposes. The information provided is extracted via automated OCR from Connecticut court records and processed by AI. It does not constitute legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is formed.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using DocketSage, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. These terms govern your access to the indexing services, data analytics, and AI features provided via our platform.
2. Accuracy of Information & Liability
DocketSage provides information on an "As-Is" basis. You explicitly acknowledge that:
- OCR Errors: Data is processed using automated Optical Character Recognition. Errors in text extraction and indexing are inherent to this technology.
- No Warranty: We do not warrant that the information is accurate, complete, or reflective of the current official court docket.
- Limitation of Liability: DocketSage and its maintainers shall not be liable for any damages resulting from inaccuracies or reliance upon the data.
3. AI-Generated Content & Generative Search
DocketSage includes features powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Use of these features is subject to the following:
- Hallucinations: AI models generate text probabilistically and may produce "hallucinations"—convincing but false statements, including non-existent case law or legal citations.
- Verification Requirement: You must verify all AI-generated output against official court records. Do not rely on AI as a sole source of truth.
- No Legal Advice: AI outputs are for research assistance only and do not constitute the practice of law.
4. System Integrity & Acceptable Use
To maintain the performance of the DocketSage infrastructure, the following are strictly prohibited:
- Automated Scraping: Use of bots, spiders, or crawlers to bulk-download records.
- Infrastructure Abuse: Performing excessive OpenSearch aggregations or AI queries that degrade performance.
- Rate Limiting: Any attempt to circumvent system-enforced rate limits or API quotas.
5. Privacy and Redaction
While we host public records, we endeavor to respect privacy. If you identify sensitive personal information that should be redacted under Connecticut Law, please submit a removal request. We assume no liability for the initial presence of such data resulting from automated indexing.
6. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved in the courts of New Haven, CT.