Terms of Use
Last updated: June 20, 2026
1. Acceptance
By accessing or using SmallClaims.com (the "Site"), you agree to these Terms of Use and to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Site. We may update these Terms; changes take effect when posted, and your continued use means you accept them.
2. Who may use the Site
You must be at least 18 years old and able to form a binding agreement. The Site provides information about courts in the United States and is intended for use in the United States.
3. What the Site is — and is not
The Site is a self-help legal information service operated by SmallClaims LLC. It publishes general information about small claims courts and includes tools to help you locate the appropriate court and understand filing limits and venue. The Site is not a law firm, does not provide legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. The Site provides information to help you act on your own. It does not prepare legal documents, and it does not file, submit, or mail anything on your behalf. See the Disclaimer, which is incorporated into these Terms.
4. No legal advice; your responsibility
The information on the Site is general, may not apply to your situation, and may not be current. You are solely responsible for deciding whether and where to bring a claim, for verifying all court requirements with the relevant court, and for any action you take. Nothing on the Site is a substitute for advice from a licensed attorney.
5. Accuracy of information
We work to keep court information accurate but do not warrant that it is correct, complete, or current. Court rules, fees, dollar limits, deadlines, and locations change, and official sources may lag. Always confirm with the court before relying on any information.
6. Acceptable use
You agree not to use the Site for any unlawful purpose; scrape, harvest, or copy the Site's content except as expressly permitted; interfere with or disrupt the Site or its security; misrepresent your identity; or use the Site to build or train a competing product. We may suspend or terminate access for any violation.
7. Intellectual property; license
The Site and its content — text, design, organization, and compiled court data — are owned by SmallClaims LLC or its licensors and are protected by intellectual-property laws. We grant you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for your own personal, non-commercial purpose of researching and pursuing your own small claims matter.
8. Third-party links and resources
The Site may link to court websites, government resources, and other third-party sites. Those links are provided for convenience only; we do not control and are not responsible for third-party sites or their content, and a link is not an endorsement.
9. Disclaimer of warranties
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF ACCURACY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT ANY INFORMATION IS ACCURATE OR CURRENT.
10. Limitation of liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SMALLCLAIMS LLC AND ITS MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR RELIANCE ON THE SITE.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SmallClaims LLC from claims arising out of your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any law.
12. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules.
13. Changes; severability; entire agreement
We may modify these Terms at any time by posting an updated version. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remainder stays in effect. These Terms and the documents they reference are the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Site.
14. Contact
Questions about these Terms or the Disclaimer can be sent to SmallClaims LLC at legal@smallclaims.com.