Can chat screenshots be used as legal evidence?

1. Can the chat screenshot be used as legal evidence?

1. The screenshot of chat software belongs to one of the electronic evidences, and the original screenshot should be provided. After verification by the people's court, it can be used as valid evidence. Further clarify that electronic data forms such as e-mail, SMS, Weibo and online chat records can be used as evidence in civil cases.

2. Legal basis: Article 63 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Civil Procedure Law.

Evidence includes:

(1) Statement of the parties;

(2) Documentary evidence;

(3) Physical evidence;

(4) Audio-visual materials;

(5) Electronic data;

(6) Testimony of witnesses;

(7) Appraisal opinions;

(8) Inspection records.

Evidence must be verified before it can be used as a basis for ascertaining facts.

Second, can the video be used as legal evidence?

Recorded data can also be used as evidence, but it depends. Details are as follows:

1. Evidence obtained by infringing upon the legitimate rights and interests of others or violating the prohibitive provisions of the law cannot be used as the basis for determining the facts of the case.

2. Audio and video recordings without the consent of the parties concerned, which do not infringe upon the legitimate rights and interests of others and do not violate the prohibitive provisions of the law, can be used as the basis for finalizing the case.

3. Audio materials recorded secretly without the consent of the other party, although not violating the legitimate rights and interests of the other party and the prohibitive provisions of the law, are used to protect their legitimate interests, so they can be used as evidence.

But if there is only this single evidence and no other evidence to support it, then the probative force of this recorded evidence is still lacking. Therefore, it is best to find some other evidence to prove it.