Comprehensive Legal Disclaimer & Public Warning
This comprehensive legal disclaimer governs the entire CrimesBD platform (crimesbd.com). By visiting, reading, or referencing content on this website, you explicitly acknowledge and agree to each condition set forth herein.
1. Not an Emergency or Police Service
CrimesBD is NOT a police dispatch service or emergency responder. Submitting an incident here is NOT an emergency call. Dial 999 immediately if you face imminent threat.
2. Presumption of Innocence
Under the Constitution of Bangladesh, all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. Submissions are allegations, not judicial convictions.
3. Intermediary Safe Harbor Immunity
CrimesBD acts as an unbiased technological host and intermediary. We do not author or verify user content prior to transmission. Each contributor holds sole legal liability for their posts.
4. Fuzzed Map Coordinates Disclaimer
To preserve personal security, geolocation pins are intentionally fuzzed. Map markers indicate general vicinity trends and should not be used to target specific private properties.
Comprehensive Legal Disclaimer Clauses
Universal legal covenants shielding the platform and governing all disputes
A. No Legal or Professional Advice:
Articles, legal guides, and incident overviews provided on CrimesBD are for civic educational awareness only. They do not constitute attorney-client communications or formal legal counsel.
B. Zero Damages & Absolute Hold Harmless:
CrimesBD and its volunteer team expressly disclaim any liability for consequential, exemplary, punitive, or emotional damages resulting from the use, interpretation, or reliance upon any incident report.
C. Good-Faith Notice & Takedown Commitment:
In adherence with digital safe harbor principles, CrimesBD maintains a swift 24-48 hour dispute and takedown mechanism. Upon receiving verifiable proof of innocence, court acquittal, or privacy violation, we act expeditiously to redact or delete offending posts.
Disclaimer Inquiries & Answers
Does Bangladesh Police take direct legal action based solely on CrimesBD posts?
No. CrimesBD is an independent civic platform. Formal police investigation and legal prosecution strictly require the aggrieved party to file an official First Information Report (FIR) or General Diary (GD) with the designated police station.
Can someone named on CrimesBD be publicly labeled as a criminal?
No. Every individual is legally presumed innocent until proven guilty in a competent court of law. Labeling any individual as a criminal or engaging in public defamation based on unadjudicated claims is strictly illegal.
How precise are the map coordinates and crime hotspots?
To protect personal privacy and safety, map coordinates are intentionally randomized/fuzzed at the Upazila or neighborhood level. Precise residential buildings are never targeted.