1. About these terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of investigatorevents.com ("the Platform"), operated by Conflict International ("we", "us", "our"). By creating an account or using the Platform you agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and our Community Guidelines. If you do not agree, do not use the Platform.
2. What the Platform is
Investigator Events is a global events calendar and professional directory for the private investigations industry. We provide a space for users to discover events, connect with other professionals, and engage in industry discussions. We are not a professional association, regulatory body, or licensing authority. We do not vet, credential, certify, or endorse any user of the Platform.
3. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to create an account. By registering you represent that the information you provide is accurate and that you are authorised to use the email address and identity you register with.
4. User accounts and identity
Accuracy
You must use your real name and accurate professional information on your profile. You may not impersonate any other person or entity, or falsely claim a professional affiliation, qualification, or association membership you do not hold.
Account security
You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials. You must notify us immediately at info@investigatorevents.com if you believe your account has been compromised.
One account per person
Each individual may maintain only one account. Creating multiple accounts to evade restrictions or misrepresent your identity is prohibited and grounds for permanent removal.
5. Verification badges and association memberships
What "verified" means on the Platform
A verified badge on a user's profile indicates one of two things: (a) the user signed in via LinkedIn OAuth, which confirms control of the LinkedIn account associated with the name and photo shown, or (b) an Investigator Events administrator has manually confirmed the user's identity through a documentary check. It does NOT confirm that the user is licensed, insured, qualified, or in good standing with any professional body.
Association memberships are self-reported
Users add their own association memberships to their profile. Investigator Events does not independently verify these claims with the associations themselves. A user displayed as a member of an association, whether marked as "verified" or not, has self-declared that membership. You must not rely on a displayed association membership as proof of current standing — confirm directly with the association if it matters to you.
Optional formal association verification
Where an association partners with Investigator Events to issue verification codes, those formally verified members may carry an additional indicator. The presence or absence of formal verification does not change the user's right to claim membership on their profile, and we make no representation that any displayed claim has been corroborated by the association.
What badges do NOT mean
No badge on the Platform is an endorsement by Investigator Events of any user's competence, integrity, ethics, fitness for any specific engagement, professional licensing, or current standing with any regulator. The absence of a badge does not indicate that a user is unqualified or untrustworthy. Users acting on information found on a profile do so entirely at their own risk and must conduct independent due diligence.
No liability for badge or membership accuracy
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Investigator Events and Conflict International accept no liability whatsoever for any inaccuracy, omission, or misrepresentation in a user's profile, claimed association memberships, badges, or any other displayed credential — whether self-reported, derived from third-party OAuth (e.g. LinkedIn), or administratively assigned. Your reliance on any such information is solely at your own risk.
6. User content and conduct
Your content
You retain ownership of content you post on the Platform. By posting, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to display, distribute, and store that content in connection with operating the Platform. You are solely responsible for the content you post and must ensure it does not violate any law or third-party right.
Prohibited conduct
You must not: impersonate another person or entity; post false, misleading, or fraudulent information; harass, threaten, or abuse other users; post content that infringes intellectual property rights; use the Platform to conduct unlawful surveillance or investigation; solicit or facilitate any illegal activity; scrape, harvest, or collect user data without consent; attempt to circumvent any security or moderation measures.
Referrals and assistance requests
The Platform allows users to post public requests for professional assistance or referrals. These are open forum posts. We do not operate a private matching service, do not vet respondents, and accept no responsibility for the outcome of any engagement arising from connections made on the Platform. Users engage with one another at their own risk and should conduct their own due diligence.
7. Disclaimer of liability
No vetting of users
We do not verify the identity, qualifications, licensing status, insurance coverage, or professional standing of any user. Profile information is self-reported. You should independently verify the credentials and suitability of any professional you engage through the Platform.
No liability for user conduct
We are not liable for any loss, damage, or harm arising from interactions between users, including but not limited to: fraud, misrepresentation, professional negligence, or any other conduct by a user of the Platform. We provide the Platform as a communication tool only and are not a party to any agreement or engagement between users.
No professional advice
Content on the Platform, including forum posts, articles, and event descriptions, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, professional, or business advice. You should seek independent professional advice before acting on any information found on the Platform.
Third-party content and links
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites, event pages, and external content. We do not control and accept no responsibility for the content, accuracy, or availability of external sites. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.
Service availability
The Platform is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not guarantee that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Platform at any time without notice.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Conflict International, its directors, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Platform, your content, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party right.
9. Reporting and moderation
We provide tools for users to report content and profiles that violate these Terms or our Community Guidelines. We review reports and may take action including content removal, account suspension, or permanent ban at our sole discretion. We are under no obligation to monitor all content but reserve the right to do so. Reporting a user or content does not guarantee any specific outcome.
10. Account termination
We may suspend or permanently terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to: violation of these Terms, violation of the Community Guidelines, impersonation, fraudulent activity, or conduct that we reasonably believe is harmful to other users or to the Platform. You may delete your account at any time by contacting info@investigatorevents.com.
11. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Conflict International shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities arising from your use of the Platform. Our total liability for any claim arising under these Terms shall not exceed the amount you have paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or GBP 100, whichever is greater.
12. Intellectual property
The Platform, its design, branding, and original content are owned by Conflict International and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from Platform content without our written permission. User-submitted content remains the property of the respective user, subject to the licence granted in section 6.
13. Governing law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
14. Changes to these terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be notified by email or prominent notice on the Platform. Continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree with updated Terms, you should stop using the Platform and delete your account.
15. Contact
For questions about these Terms, contact us at info@investigatorevents.com.