Terms & Conditions

Use of Cedar County Busted Mugshots signifies agreement with these terms. If you do not accept every condition, do not use the site.

This privately owned site is not affiliated with any government body, sheriff, jail, court, or corrections department. It helps readers locate Cedar County, Iowa jail and inmate-record resources, but it is neither a private investigation firm nor a consumer reporting agency. Neither this site nor its advertising partners offers credit, employment, insurance, housing, tenant-screening, or other FCRA-covered services.


Nature of the Service

This private reference publication has no government ties. It stores no official records and cannot confirm custody, release a person, or file a document.

Its content points to Cedar County inmate and jail resources and may connect visitors with outside research tools.


Acceptable Use Rules

  • Do not violate any law.
  • Do not stalk, harass, or threaten anyone.
  • Do not use site content for employment, housing, lending, insurance, or other regulated decisions.
  • Do not seek unauthorized access.
  • Do not operate bots or scrapers.
  • Do not interfere with another visitor's use.

Strict FCRA Restrictions

This site is not a consumer reporting agency under the FCRA and provides no background checks, credit reports, consumer reports, or screening services. Its advertising partners do not provide those services through this site. You agree not to use the information for:

  • Hiring, firing, or another employment decision
  • Tenant or housing screening
  • Creditworthiness or insurance pricing
  • Licensing, permits, or government-program eligibility
  • Any additional purpose regulated by the FCRA

Services Operated Elsewhere

Links may lead to jail rosters, sheriff and corrections pages, government portals, legal-aid resources, or outside search services. We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability. Review each provider's terms.


No Promises or Warranties

Everything is provided "as is." We do not guarantee:

  • Accuracy, completeness, or current information
  • Uninterrupted availability
  • Freedom from errors, bugs, or security weaknesses
  • Complete results from an outside search provider

Custody and public records can change without notice. Nothing published here is an official statement from the sheriff or another government agency.


Liability Is Limited

To the fullest extent allowed by law, we are not liable for damages arising from use of, or reliance on, the site.


Your Duty to Indemnify

You agree to hold the site harmless from claims, losses, and reasonable legal fees arising from your use or your breach of these terms.


Ownership of Site Materials

Text, graphics, logos, and code belong to Cedar County Busted Mugshots or its content partners. They may not be copied, distributed, or modified without written permission.


Revisions Take Effect

We may revise these terms at any time. A revision takes effect when posted here.


Access May Be Restricted

We may limit or block access at any time, for any reason, without advance notice.


Iowa Law Governs

Iowa law governs these terms. Any dispute must be filed in a court within Iowa.


Remaining Terms Still Apply

If one provision is invalid, the rest remain effective. The invalid provision will be adjusted only as far as necessary.


Questions About These Terms

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