Last Updated: 1/1/2026

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Public Oath website, platform, and related services (“Services”). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not use the Services.

1. About Public Oath

Public Oath (“we,” “our,” or “us”) provides:

• Remote Online Notary (RON) dispatch services
  
• Mobile notary dispatch services
  
• Fingerprinting technician dispatch services
  
• Document processing for apostille
  
• Document translation services
  
• Supply sales to notary contractors
  

Public Oath is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. None of our Services, website content, communications, or materials should be interpreted as legal counsel. If you need legal advice, you must consult a licensed attorney.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering binding contracts to use the Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

3. Independent Contractors

Notaries, online notaries, mobile notaries, fingerprint technicians, translators, apostille facilitators, and other service providers dispatched through Public Oath are independent contractors, not employees, partners, or agents of Public Oath.
We do not control the manner in which independent contractors perform their services. Public Oath is not responsible for:

• Errors or omissions by contractors
  
• Timeliness or quality of work
  
• Professional judgment exercised by contractors
  

All responsibility for accuracy, completeness, and compliance lies with the contractor and the client.

4. No Legal Advice

Any information provided through our website, customer support, documents, emails, or communications is for general informational purposes only. Nothing provided by Public Oath:

• Creates an attorney-client relationship
  
• Constitutes legal advice
  
• Should be relied upon to make legal decisions
  

You agree that you will not interpret any Service as legal guidance.

5. User Responsibilities

By using our Services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information for any requested service
  
• Ensure the documents you submit are legitimate, unaltered, and lawfully obtained
  
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, and international laws
  
• Not misuse, resell, or exploit our Services
  

You are solely responsible for verifying your own legal requirements regarding notarization, apostille, translation, or document handling.

6. Payment and Billing

Fees for Services must be paid before work begins unless otherwise stated in writing. All fees are non-refundable once the service has started, including:

• Notary dispatch
  
• Translation
  
• Apostille processing
  
• Fingerprinting dispatch
  
• Travel fees
  
• Shipping costs
  

Chargebacks or fraudulent disputes may result in suspension of access to the Services.

7. Apostille and Processing Times

Processing timelines for apostille or other government-issued documents are estimates only. Public Oath is not responsible for:

• Government delays
  
• Government closures
  
• Mailing or courier delays
  
• Errors caused by third-party agencies
  

Your timeline is not guaranteed.

8. Document Handling and Shipping

Public Oath may coordinate shipping through third-party carriers, including USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL.
We are not responsible for:

• Lost, delayed, or damaged packages
  
• Carrier errors
  
• Incorrect addresses provided by the client
  

Risk of loss transfers to the customer upon delivery to the carrier.

9. Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

• Use the platform for fraudulent, illegal, or deceptive purposes
  
• Submit forged documents
  
• Interfere with the website’s operation
  
• Attempt to access systems without authorization
  
• Reverse-engineer or copy site materials
  

Violation may result in termination of access and potential legal action.

10. Intellectual Property

All content on the website—including logos, text, graphics, software, and design—is the property of Public Oath and protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or exploit any content without written permission.

11. No Warranties

The Services are provided “as is” and “as available.” Public Oath makes no representations or warranties of any kind, including:

• Accuracy
  
• Reliability
  
• Completeness
  
• Fitness for a particular purpose
  
• Availability of any contractor
  

Use of the Services is at your own risk.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Public Oath is not liable for:

• Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  
• Loss of data, documents, profits, business, or goodwill
  
• Errors made by independent contractors
  
• Government rejections or processing delays
  
• Issues arising from third-party services
  

Total liability, if any, is limited to the amount paid by the user for the specific service at issue.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Public Oath and its officers, employees, contractors, and partners from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Services
  
• Your violation of these Terms
  
• Your submission of unlawful or inaccurate documents
  
• Disputes involving contractors
  

14. Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy also governs your use of the Services. Please review it to understand how your information is collected and used.

15. Changes to These Terms

Public Oath may update these Terms at any time. Updates become effective upon posting. Continued use of the Services after changes means you accept the revised Terms.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes must be resolved in a state or federal court located in New York County, New York, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

17. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms, contact:

Public Oath
Email: info@publicoath.com
Contact: (201) 731-8051