Terms & Conditions

Last updated: April 24, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using The Hinchy Report website, purchasing our products, or using the Hinchy's Shield app, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

2. Products and Services

The Hinchy Report offers digital educational products and security tools, including:

  • Digital Detective Masterclass: A video-based educational course with downloadable materials. Sold as a one-time purchase with lifetime access.
  • Am I Being Tracked? Mini Course: A shorter educational course sold as a one-time purchase.
  • Investigation Toolkit: Digital tools and templates sold as a one-time purchase.
  • Hinchy's Shield App: A mobile security application available via monthly or annual subscription.
  • Family Plan: A multi-user subscription plan for household members.

3. Account Registration

To access purchased products, you must create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account. You must provide accurate and complete information during registration.

4. Payment and Pricing

All prices are listed in US Dollars (USD). Payments are processed securely through Stripe. By making a purchase, you authorize us to charge your payment method for the amount specified. Prices are subject to change, but changes will not affect existing purchases or active subscriptions until renewal.

5. Subscriptions

Subscription products (Hinchy's Shield App, Family Plan) are billed on a recurring basis (monthly or annually, depending on the plan selected). Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled before the next billing date. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

6. Intellectual Property

All content, including but not limited to video lessons, PDF guides, app software, text, graphics, and logos, is the intellectual property of The Hinchy Report and Patrick Hinchy. You are granted a personal, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to access and use purchased content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

You may not:

  • Redistribute, resell, or share purchased content with non-purchasers
  • Record, screenshot, or reproduce video lessons for distribution
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or modify the Hinchy's Shield app
  • Use our content to create competing products or services

7. Educational Disclaimer

Our courses and materials are provided for educational purposes only. The techniques and tools discussed are intended for lawful use, including personal security audits, authorized investigations, and educational research. You are solely responsible for ensuring your use of any techniques or tools complies with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction.

We do not encourage or condone the use of surveillance techniques, OSINT methods, or security tools for illegal purposes, including unauthorized monitoring of individuals, stalking, harassment, or any activity that violates privacy laws.

8. App Sideloading (Android)

The Hinchy's Shield Android app is distributed directly through our website as an APK file. By downloading and installing the app, you acknowledge that:

  • You must enable “Install from Unknown Sources” on your device
  • The app is not distributed through the Google Play Store
  • You are responsible for keeping the app updated by downloading new versions from our website

9. Limitation of Liability

The Hinchy Report and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our products or services. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific product or service giving rise to the claim.

10. Affiliate Program

Participation in our affiliate program is subject to separate affiliate terms. Affiliates earn commissions on qualifying referral purchases. We reserve the right to modify commission rates or terminate affiliate accounts for violations of our policies.

11. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Contact

For questions about these terms, contact:

The Hinchy Report
Email: [email protected]