(Last Updated Date: Nov-22-2025)
Overview
Unusual Circumstances Inc. (“Unusual,” “Sitch,” “we,” “us,” or “our”)
is committed to maintaining a safe platform and cooperating with law
enforcement agencies in the investigation and prosecution of illegal
activity.
This page provides information for law enforcement officials seeking
user data or reporting illegal activity on the Sitch platform.
Emergency Requests
For emergencies involving imminent danger to life or serious
physical injury, law enforcement should contact us
immediately:
- Emergency Email: [email protected]
- Subject Line: EMERGENCY - [Agency Name] - [Case
Number]
Emergency requests will be reviewed and processed 24/7. Please
include: - Official agency contact information - Badge or identification
number - Description of the emergency - Specific user information or
accounts in question - Legal basis for the emergency request
Non-Emergency Legal Requests
For non-emergency legal process, including subpoenas, court orders,
and search warrants:
Mailing Address: Unusual Circumstances Inc. Legal
Department 1111B S Governors Ave STE 6515 Dover, DE 19904
Email: [email protected]
All legal requests must include:
- Official letterhead from the requesting law
enforcement agency
- Valid legal process (subpoena, court order, or
search warrant)
- Specific user identifiers such as:
- User ID or username
- Phone number
- Email address
- Full name and date of birth (if available)
- Case number and investigating officer contact
information
- Scope of requested information with specific date
ranges
- Return contact information including email and
phone number
Response Timeframe
We will respond to valid legal requests within:
- Emergency requests: Within hours, subject to
verification
- Valid subpoenas/court orders: Within 7 business
days
- Search warrants: Within 5 business days
Response times may vary based on the complexity of the request and
volume of data.
Reporting Illegal Activity
For Law Enforcement
If you are a law enforcement officer and have discovered illegal
activity on the Sitch platform:
Email: [email protected] Subject
Line: Illegal Activity Report - [Agency Name]
Please include:
- Description of the illegal activity
- Relevant user accounts or content
- Any case numbers or reference information
- Contact information for follow-up
For Users
If you are a user who has encountered illegal activity, please:
- Report within the app using the report feature on
the user’s profile or message thread
- Email us at [email protected] with details and
screenshots if appropriate
- In case of emergency or immediate danger, contact
local law enforcement by calling 911
Types of Data Available
Subject to valid legal process, we may be able to provide:
- Account registration data (name, email, phone number)
- Account creation date
- Last login date and IP address
- Profile information
Communication Records
- Message history between users
- Timestamps and metadata
- Blocked/reported user lists
Location and Device Data
- IP addresses associated with account activity
- Device information (type, OS, identifiers)
- General location data (if provided by user)
Note: We do not conduct comprehensive background
checks on users and cannot verify the accuracy of user-provided
information.
User Notification Policy
In accordance with our commitment to user privacy, we will notify
users of legal requests for their data unless:
- We are legally prohibited from doing so (e.g., by court order or
statute)
- We believe notification would create a risk of harm or impede a law
enforcement investigation
- The request relates to emergency circumstances involving imminent
danger
Data Retention
We retain user data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and
applicable law. Key retention periods include:
- Active account data: Retained while account is
active
- Deleted account data: May be retained for up to 90
days
- Message history: Retained for up to 1 year
- Backup copies: May be retained for up to 90 days
after deletion
Please note that data may not be available if it falls outside our
retention periods.
International Requests
For requests from international law enforcement agencies, we
require:
- Valid legal process from the requesting country
- Verification that the request complies with applicable mutual legal
assistance treaties (MLATs) or letters rogatory
- U.S. court order if required under U.S. law
We recommend international agencies work through appropriate
diplomatic channels when possible.
Verification Process
All legal requests will be verified to ensure:
- The request is from a legitimate law enforcement agency
- The legal process is valid and properly served
- The scope of the request is appropriate and not overly broad
- The request complies with applicable law
We may contact the requesting agency for additional verification or
clarification.
Cost Reimbursement
In accordance with applicable law, we may seek reimbursement for
costs associated with responding to legal process, particularly for
voluminous or complex requests.
Our Safety Measures
Unusual Circumstances Inc. maintains a safe platform through:
- Proactive monitoring using AI and human review to
detect prohibited content
- User reporting tools allowing users to report
suspicious or illegal activity
- Account verification measures to reduce fake
accounts
- Content moderation that enforces our Acceptable Use
Policy
- Age verification to ensure users are 21 years or
older
- Immediate escalation protocols for serious
violations including sexual solicitation, exploitation, or other illegal
activity
When we detect or are made aware of illegal activity, we:
- Immediately investigate the report
- Preserve relevant evidence
- Take appropriate account action (suspension/termination)
- Report to law enforcement when required by law or when we believe
illegal activity has occurred
- Cooperate fully with law enforcement investigations
Prohibited Activities
As stated in our Acceptable Use Policy, the following are strictly
prohibited on Sitch:
- Sexual solicitation or prostitution
- Exploitation of minors
- Human trafficking
- Harassment, threats, or violence
- Fraud or financial crimes
- Drug trafficking or illegal substance sales
- Any other illegal activity
Users engaging in these activities will have their accounts
permanently terminated and may be reported to law enforcement.
Training and Compliance
Our team receives regular training on:
- Identifying and escalating illegal activity
- Responding to law enforcement requests
- Protecting user privacy while maintaining safety
- Compliance with applicable laws including FOSTA-SESTA and
state-specific regulations
Legal Department Unusual Circumstances Inc. Email:
[email protected]
Emergency Contact (imminent danger only): Email:
[email protected] with “EMERGENCY” in subject line
General Support (for users reporting issues): Email:
[email protected]
Additional Resources
For Law Enforcement: If you have questions about
this process or need to discuss a specific case, please contact
[email protected] with your agency information and case details.
For Users: If you have encountered illegal activity
or safety concerns, please report it through the app or contact
[email protected]. In case of emergency, call 911.