Why Most Evidence Gets Dismissed
You snap a photo and think you're covered. But when it matters — in court, with insurance, with HR — they ask questions you can't answer: When exactly was this taken? Can you prove it wasn't edited? Where were you? A regular camera roll photo answers none of these. Screenshots can be faked in seconds. Photo metadata can be changed with free apps — see the most common evidence documentation mistakes that destroy cases. Your word alone isn't enough.
Regular Photo ✕
- Editable metadata
- No verification
- Easy to fake
SnapProof Evidence ✓
- Burned timestamp
- GPS verified
- Tamper-detectable hash
The 5 Rules of Strong Evidence
Capture in the moment
Not hours or days later. The closer to the incident, the stronger your position. If something is happening now, document it now.
Timestamp everything permanently
Not the kind your phone adds to metadata that anyone can edit. Timestamps burned directly into the file, verified by an independent authority. This is what separates "I took this on Tuesday" from provable documentation.
Record your exact location
GPS coordinates tied to your evidence prove you were where you say you were. Combined with a verified timestamp, this is extremely hard to dispute.
Never edit the original
The moment you crop, filter, or adjust a photo, its integrity is compromised. Unmodified original captures carry far more weight.
Make it independently verifiable
Evidence that anyone can check without trusting your word alone. Third-party certification from authorities like DigiCert makes your documentation independently checkable by lawyers, judges, or adjusters.
What This Looks Like in Practice
Water damage appears on your ceiling. Most people take a photo and text it to the landlord. Here's what actually protects you: open SnapProof, capture the damage. The app records the exact date, time, GPS, and device info. It generates a unique digital fingerprint proving the file hasn't been altered. It burns all of this directly onto the image — permanently. This is the basis for why verified timestamps matter in legal evidence. Now your evidence stands on its own.
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Custody disputes
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Landlord/tenant
damage, neglect, unsafe conditions
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Workplace harassment
incidents, hostile environment
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Insurance claims
property damage, accidents, theft
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Vehicle accidents
scene documentation, damage
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Contractor disputes
incomplete or poor work
