Legal

Definition:
Location evidence embedded in formal legal instruments where the claimant is directly accountable under law.
Unlike Delegated records (which are service or registry data), Legal proofs are created when a person or entity signs a statement of location that would be legally punishable if false.

Examples:

• A sworn affidavit: “I was present at this place and time.”
• A court filing that specifies location of an event or asset.
• A notarized declaration of presence.
• Customs or shipping declarations signed under penalty of law.

Derivation method:
The claimant (or their representative) signs a legally binding document that includes a location claim. Verification relies on the legal system’s enforcement of perjury and fraud statutes.

Risks:

• Depends heavily on jurisdiction and enforcement.
• Can be slow and bureaucratic to obtain.
• False claims are still possible if enforcement is weak or corruption is present.