Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 6/3/2025
Website: www.hitx.org

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the website operated by the Homicide Investigators of Texas (HITX). By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.

1. Purpose of the Website

This site is maintained by HITX to support collaboration, training, and communication among Texas law enforcement professionals, particularly those involved in homicide investigations. Some areas of this site are publicly accessible, while others are restricted to verified law enforcement personnel.

2. Eligibility and User Verification

Certain areas of the site are accessible only to registered, credentialed law enforcement officers or affiliated personnel. You may be required to:

Provide identifying and agency information
Undergo a verification process
Maintain confidentiality and secure login credentials

False representation of credentials or unauthorized access is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

3. Law Enforcement-Sensitive Information

Restricted content on this site may include Law Enforcement-Sensitive Information (LESI) and other non-public investigative data. By accessing or using these areas, you agree to:

Treat all LESI as confidential
Share such information only with authorized individuals
Comply with all applicable federal, state (including the Texas Penal Code), and agency-specific confidentiality policies

Any misuse or unauthorized disclosure of LESI may result in disciplinary, civil, or criminal penalties.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the site only for lawful purposes. You must not:

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to restricted areas
Upload or transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful materials
Post false, misleading, defamatory, or inappropriate content
Interfere with the operation or security of the website

We reserve the right to terminate access at our sole discretion for violations of these Terms.

5. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, all content on this site — including text, graphics, logos, software, and documents — is the property of HITX or its contributors and is protected under applicable intellectual property laws. You may not:

Reproduce or distribute content without written permission
Use materials for commercial purposes
Alter or modify any proprietary materials

Exceptions may apply for public law enforcement training or internal agency use.

6. Third-Party Content and Links

This site may include links to external websites or display content provided by third parties. HITX does not endorse and is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or content of these external sites or services.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and all its content are provided "as is" and without warranties of any kind, express or implied. HITX does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information on the site and disclaims all liability for reliance on such information.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, HITX and its officers, directors, agents, and affiliates are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Texas.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site following such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact:

Homicide Investigators of Texas (HITX)

P.O.Box 34

Miles, Texas 76861
Email: secretary@hitx.org