Welcome to Open Court Data. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using Open Court Data, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.
2. Description of Service
Open Court Data provides access to UK court records and related information. We source this data from official public records and make it available in a searchable, accessible format.
3. Permitted Use
You may use our services for lawful purposes only. Permitted uses include:
- Research and analysis of court proceedings
- Journalism and reporting on legal matters
- Academic study of the justice system
- Personal information about your own legal cases
4. Prohibited Use
You may not use our services to:
- Harass, intimidate, or threaten any individual
- Commit or facilitate illegal activities
- Scrape or systematically collect data for redistribution
- Use automated means to access our services without permission
- Interfere with the proper functioning of the website
5. Data Accuracy
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, court data is sourced from third-party public records. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information on this website. Always verify critical information with official court sources.
6. Intellectual Property
The compilation, organization, and presentation of data on this website are protected by copyright. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our database without explicit permission.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
This service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
8. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Open Court Data be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the service.
9. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
Last updated: May 2026