> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.casedock.net/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Data sources and accuracy

> Where CaseDock records come from, and how to treat their details.

CaseDock organizes publicly available records. It does not add private data.

## Sources

| Source | Description | Record types |
| - | - | - |
| [NamUs](https://www.namus.gov/) | The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System | Missing, unidentified, unclaimed |
| [The Doe Network](https://www.doenetwork.org/) | A volunteer-run missing and unidentified persons archive | Missing, unidentified, solved listings |

Each record includes a link back to its original source when available. Source records can overlap, so record totals are not counts of unique people.

> [!NOTE]
>
> CaseDock is independent and isn't affiliated with NamUs or the Doe Network.

## Accuracy

* **Records can change.** Public records may be incomplete or change over time. Open the source link on a case to check the latest version.
* **Locations are approximate.** Map locations are published by the source. Never treat a map location as an exact address.
* **Some details may be missing.** Availability depends on the source, your account access, and whether the original record currently publishes that information.
* **Tags are automated.** [Evidence tags](https://docs.casedock.net/guides/research-tools.md#evidence-tags) are pulled from published case text and may be incomplete. Don't treat them as verified facts.
* **Leads are not identifications.** Suggested matches and similarity scores are research leads only.

## Privacy and AI

Private notes are never sent to AI features. AI actions send only your question, aggregate counts, or public case text, and tell you so before you use them.


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