Terms of Use

Last updated: [05 Dec 2025]

These Terms of Use govern access to and use of this website and its associated services. By using this website, users agree to comply with these terms, applicable policies, and relevant laws. Users who do not agree with these terms are advised not to use the website.

1. Purpose of the Website

This website serves as an online information resource designed to provide knowledge, educational material, and community-contributed content.

Content available on the website is for informational purposes only and may be edited, updated, or removed without prior notice.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website, users acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and related policies, including the Privacy Policy and Community Guidelines.

3. User Responsibilities

Users agree to:

Use the website lawfully and responsibly
Respect intellectual property rights
Avoid actions that may harm the website, its infrastructure, or other users
Provide accurate information when creating accounts or submitting content
Refrain from using the platform for commercial spam, fraudulent activity, or unauthorized advertising

Users are responsible for the content they contribute and for ensuring that such content complies with applicable laws.

4. User-Contributed Content

The website may allow users to submit, edit, or upload content. By contributing content, users agree to the following:

4.1 License Grant

Users grant the website a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, distribute, display, modify, and publish contributed content.

4.2 Content Responsibility

Users retain ownership of their contributions but are solely responsible for:

Ensuring that the content does not infringe copyright, trademarks, or privacy rights
Avoiding defamatory, harmful, or illegal submissions
Citing sources when contributing factual or reference-based material

The website reserves the right to remove, edit, or restrict content at its discretion.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, all content, design, graphics, and materials on the website are protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws.

Users may:

View and share content for personal, non-commercial use
Quote or reference material with proper attribution

Users may not:

Copy large portions of content for commercial purposes
Modify or reproduce site materials without permission
Use trademarks, logos, or branding without authorization

6. Prohibited Activities

Users agree not to engage in:

Unauthorized access attempts or hacking
Bot-generated content manipulation
Data scraping or harvesting without permission
Uploading harmful software, malware, or viruses
Harassment, abuse, or violation of other users' rights
Impersonation of individuals, organizations, or staff members

Violations may result in account suspension or legal action.

7. Accounts and Security

Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials.

They agree to:

Notify the website in case of unauthorized account access
Ensure that login details are not shared with others

The website is not liable for damages resulting from compromised accounts.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, including:

Accuracy
Completeness
Availability
Fitness for a particular purpose

The website does not guarantee uninterrupted access or error-free service.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the website is not liable for:

Loss of data
Errors or omissions in content
Downtime or service disruptions
Damages arising from use or inability to use the website
Third-party actions, content, or services

Users access and use the website at their own risk.

10. Termination of Access

The website may suspend or terminate user accounts or access if:

Terms are violated
Malicious or harmful activity is detected
Legal or regulatory requirements mandate action

Termination may occur without prior notice.

11. Changes to Terms

These Terms of Use may be updated or modified periodically.

Users will be deemed to accept changes upon continued use of the website after updates are posted.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the relevant jurisdiction applicable to the website’s operations.

Users agree that any disputes will be resolved under those legal frameworks.

13. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:

📧 info@verifiedwikipedia.org