Why This Exists
Most people don't lose their rights in dramatic moments. They lose them in confusion.
I built this because I've been there. A sudden car wreck. A landlord keeping a deposit. A police officer asking questions. That moment when your heart drops and you don't know what to say.
In those moments, most people freeze. They don't know what to document. They don't know their rights. By the time they figure it out, it's too late.
This site exists to fix that.
What This Site Does
Right to Remain Informed gives you the exact words to say, the exact laws to cite, and the exact evidence to collect — right when you need them.
This isn't legal advice. It's legal education — delivered at the moment you need it most.
Who I Am
I'm Chris. I'm not a lawyer. I'm a father of three in Lafayette, Louisiana.
I was inspired by a 14-year-old who built an app to help his community. His work made me ask: why don't we ALL have tools like this?
Most of us are one bad break away from a crisis. The only difference between being a victim and protecting yourself is information. You shouldn't need a law degree to know your rights.
So I spent my nights researching Louisiana law, studying Supreme Court cases, and testing this with real people. This platform is built on Black's Law Dictionary, Louisiana Civil Code, Louisiana Revised Statutes, and the U.S. Constitution — not opinions.
I host this. I control the content. I update it when laws change. It's mine, and I'm responsible for keeping it accurate.
What's Next
Right now, this site is free. It works. It's helping people.
But I'm building more:
This takes time and money. I work on this after my kids go to bed. Server costs, legal research, development — it all adds up.
If this site helped you, consider supporting it. Even $5 keeps the lights on.
🔒 Privacy Policy
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The Short Version
I collect almost nothing about you. Your documentation stays on your device. I use basic analytics to see which states need legal education. I don't sell data. Period.
What I Collect
Your Documentation
Everything you document using this site — photos, videos, notes — stays on your device. I don't have access to it. I don't store it. I never see it.
Analytics Data
I use Google Analytics to understand how the site is used. This shows me anonymous site usage.
What I DON'T collect:
- Your name, email, or phone number
- Your exact location or GPS coordinates
- The content of your documentation
- Anything that personally identifies you
Why I Collect Anything
If I see traffic from Texas or Ohio, I know people there need state-specific modules. If everyone bounces from a page immediately, I know it needs fixing. If mobile users struggle, I can optimize.
That's it. I'm not building user profiles or running ads. I'm figuring out where to build next.
What I Don't Do
- I don't sell your data
- I don't run ads (yet — if that changes, I'll tell you)
- I don't share analytics with anyone except Google (who processes it)
- I don't track you across other websites
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
Tracks anonymous site usage. Their privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
You can block it with browser extensions like uBlock Origin or Privacy Badger.
Stripe (Donations)
Processes payments. I never see your card info — Stripe handles everything. Their privacy policy: stripe.com/privacy
Your Choices
- Use a privacy browser or ad blocker to block analytics
- Your documentation stays local — you control deletion
- Email me if you have concerns: contact@righttoremaininformed.com
Changes
If I change how I collect or use data, I'll update this page and note the date. Major changes will be announced on the home page.
Contact
Privacy questions? Email me: contact@righttoremaininformed.com
⚖️ Terms of Service
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What This Site Is
This is a free legal education platform. I provide information about your rights based on public laws, court cases, and statutes.
This is NOT legal advice. I'm not a lawyer. I'm not a law firm. This doesn't create an attorney-client relationship. For specific legal advice about your situation, hire a licensed attorney.
Louisiana vs. Other States
My Louisiana modules (TenantGuard, After the Crash, When Disaster Strikes) cite Louisiana law exclusively. If you're from Texas, Ohio, or another state — the laws may be different.
Know Your Stop cites U.S. Constitution protections and Supreme Court cases that apply nationwide, but state laws vary on police procedures.
⚠️ Using This Outside Louisiana?
Verify everything with your state's current laws. I'm working on multi-state expansion — your usage tells me which states to build next.
Accuracy & Updates
I research laws carefully and cite official sources. But laws change constantly — legislatures meet every year, courts issue new rulings, local ordinances vary.
I update content regularly (check the "Last Updated" date on each page), but I can't guarantee real-time accuracy for every jurisdiction.
Bottom line: Use this to understand legal concepts, but verify current law with an attorney before making major decisions.
Don't Be a Jerk
You agree not to:
- Hack, disrupt, or damage the site
- Copy the entire site and republish it elsewhere
- Sell or monetize my content
- Claim you built this or impersonate me
- Use automated scrapers to steal content
You CAN:
- Use this for personal legal education
- Share links to righttoremaininformed.com
- Print pages for your own use
- Reference information with proper attribution
Copyright & Intellectual Property
The laws themselves are public domain. But my way of explaining them, organizing them, and presenting them is my work.
The content, design, structure, and presentation of this site are protected by copyright. You can't republish entire modules or the site structure for commercial purposes.
If you want to use substantial portions of this content, email me: contact@righttoremaininformed.com
Liability
Use this at your own risk. I provide education, not legal advice.
I'm not liable for:
- Decisions you make based on this information
- Outcomes of legal situations where you used this guidance
- Errors or outdated information (though I work hard to minimize these)
- Third-party services (Google Analytics, Stripe, linked websites)
Maximum liability: If I were somehow found liable, damages would be limited to $100 or whatever you donated (whichever is greater).
Donations
I'm not a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations are personal gifts supporting this project and are NOT tax-deductible.
All donations are processed through Stripe. I don't store payment info. Donations are non-refundable.
Changes to Terms
I may update these terms as the site evolves. The "Last Updated" date shows when. Continued use after changes means you accept the new terms.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by Louisiana law. Any disputes would be resolved in Louisiana courts (Lafayette Parish).
Contact
Questions? Email: contact@righttoremaininformed.com
Get in Touch
📧 Email Me
contact@righttoremaininformed.com
I welcome:
- Bug reports or technical issues
- Suggestions for improvement
- Legal errors or outdated information
- Requests for your state to be added
- Success stories — if this helped you, I'd genuinely like to hear it