Terms Of Service with the OCPT brand.

Section 1: Main Terms

Section 2: Investigator's TOS

Section 3: Privacy Policy & TOS

Section 1: Main Terms

1.0.1 -> By using OCPT services, you acknowledge that you may submit reports anonymously. OCPT will not require you to disclose your identity unless doing so is necessary for safeguarding, legal compliance, or clarification of a submitted concern.

1.0.2 -> OCPT is a civilian organisation and is not a government or law enforcement agency. As such, OCPT is not obligated to prioritise or action any report and does not guarantee investigative outcomes, referrals, or engagement with external agencies.

1.0.3 -> OCPT reserves the right to discontinue or close a case where the information provided does not indicate a credible safeguarding concern, legal risk, or ongoing threat. This decision is based on available information and does not imply a judgment of innocence or guilt.

1.0.4 -> OCPT may review publicly accessible online information relating to individuals where there is a credible safeguarding concern, even if a formal report has not been submitted. This activity is limited to lawful Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and does not involve hacking, intrusive monitoring, illegal data gathering, or accessing private accounts.

1.0.5 -> OCPT will not assist, facilitate, encourage, or endorse acts of harm, digital retaliation, harassment, doxxing, extortion, hacking, malware deployment, RAT usage, or any activity intended to cause damage to another individual, organisation, or system.

1.0.6 -> All information submitted to OCPT is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Individuals who are the subject of recorded information may submit a Subject Access Request (SAR) to obtain a copy of the personal data held about them, subject to legal exemptions and safeguarding considerations. Instructions for submitting a SAR are available on the SAR section of the website.

1.0.7-> OCPT reserves the right to update or amend these Terms, provided that changes are clearly indicated on the website. Major amendments may be referenced in the website’s changelog or update notices.

1.0.8-> OCPT does not endorse the use of breached government accounts, compromised credentials, or malicious software for any purpose, including investigative activity or attempted identification of individuals.

This section may be updated without direct notification. Investigators are responsible for reviewing Terms periodically.

Section 2: Investigator's TOS

2.0.1 -> Investigators must not disclose case information to any external party except recognised law enforcement or safeguarding authorities, where such disclosure is legally justified.

2.0.2 -> All investigators must comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), Data Protection Act 2018, and any equivalent data laws applicable to their jurisdiction.

2.0.3 -> Investigators must not download, transfer, or distribute investigation materials unless this action is authorised and necessary for case handling or lawful referral.

2.0.4 -> Individuals seeking investigator status must verify their identity before being granted access to OCPT systems. Identity verification is used exclusively to confirm eligibility and safeguard case integrity.

2.0.5 -> Criminal history checks (DBS or equivalent) may be conducted using publicly available records where lawful and applicable. These checks are used solely to determine investigator suitability for handling sensitive material.

2.0.6 -> Investigators must conduct themselves professionally and respectfully when representing OCPT in any capacity, whether online or offline.

2.0.7 -> Identity information submitted during onboarding may be retained for up to 30 days for the purpose of maintaining operational security and may be retained for longer where legally required or relevant to misconduct referrals.

2.0.8 -> Identity records are stored securely using encrypted storage methods. Access is limited to authorised senior members responsible for investigator vetting and system integrity.

This section may be updated without direct notification. Investigators are responsible for reviewing Terms periodically.

Section 3: Privacy TOS & Policy

See privacy policy page.