Disclaimer & terms of use

# not legal advice

delete_it is an educational resource produced for general information only. Nothing on this site constitutes legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created by reading it, copying a template, or contacting us.

Privacy laws vary widely between jurisdictions and change frequently. The email templates provided are starting points, not legally vetted documents tailored to your situation. If you are dealing with stalking, harassment, court-ordered name suppression, an active threat to your safety, identity theft already in progress, or any high-stakes matter, consult a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.

# no warranty

All content is provided "as is," without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Data broker URLs, opt-out procedures, statutory references, and external services change without notice. We do our best to keep links current but cannot guarantee any specific link, form, or process is functional or up to date at any given moment. Verify everything yourself before submitting personal information.

# no affiliation

delete_it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or otherwise connected to any of the following:

• Any data broker, people-search service, or background-check company mentioned on this site;
• Any law firm, attorney, paid privacy-removal service, or "data deletion" subscription product;
• Any government agency, regulator, or supervisory authority;
• Any of the third-party tools, browsers, password managers, or services we mention.

We do not receive affiliate commissions, referral fees, or paid placement from any company linked on this site. References to specific products or services are educational examples only and not endorsements.

# use at your own risk

You are responsible for your own actions taken using information from this site. By using this site you agree that:

• You will use the OSINT and self-audit techniques only on yourself or with the documented, informed consent of the data subject. Using these techniques to investigate, locate, harass, stalk, or otherwise target another person without consent may be illegal in your jurisdiction.
• You will not use the email templates to make false, misleading, or fraudulent claims (e.g., asserting residency in a state where you do not reside in order to invoke that state's privacy law).
• You understand that submitting opt-out requests requires sharing some personal information with the broker. While most brokers require this to verify identity, the act of opting out itself involves a privacy trade-off.
• You understand that data removal is not permanent. Brokers re-index public records on a regular schedule and your information may reappear.

# jurisdictional notes

The privacy laws referenced (CCPA/CPRA, CPA, VCDPA, CTDPA, UCPA, TDPSA, OCPA, GDPR, UK GDPR, etc.) confer rights only on residents or citizens of those jurisdictions. Invoking a law that does not apply to you weakens your request and may be considered a misrepresentation. If you are unsure which law applies to you, check with your state Attorney General's office, your country's data protection authority, or an attorney.

# limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the operators and contributors of delete_it shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of this site, including but not limited to loss of data, identity theft, broker non-compliance, fees or charges incurred, harassment received in response to opt-out activity, or reliance on outdated information. Your sole and exclusive remedy for dissatisfaction with this site is to stop using it.

# third-party links

This site contains links to third-party websites operated by entities we do not control. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, terms of service, accuracy, or availability of any third-party site. Following a link does not constitute endorsement.

# changes

This disclaimer may be updated at any time without notice. The version on the live site supersedes any cached or printed copy you may have.

# survivor & high-risk note

If you are a survivor of domestic violence, stalking, trafficking, or are otherwise at elevated personal risk, please do not rely solely on a DIY guide. In the United States, contact:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (also has a Safety Net technology safety project)
• SAFE at Home / Address Confidentiality Programs: available in most US states; provide a substitute legal address
• The Safety Net Project (NNEDV): nnedv.org/content/safety-net

These organizations have trained advocates and access to legal protections that go beyond what any opt-out form can provide.

Last updated: 2026-05-13. Questions about this disclaimer? Contact information is intentionally not provided here; treat this site as static educational reference material.

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