Terms of Use
Please read these terms carefully before using our website and services.
Welcome to Scam Not Me
These Terms of Use govern your use of the Scam Not Me website and services.
By accessing or using our website at www.scammenot.org (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this Website.
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes to these terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
Key Terms
Definitions of key terms used throughout this agreement.
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"We," "Us," and "Our"
Refers to Scam Not Me, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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"You" and "Your"
Refers to the individual, company, or organization accessing or using our Website and services.
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"Website"
Refers to Scam Not Me, accessible at www.scammenot.org and all associated subdomains and services.
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"Content"
Refers to all information, text, graphics, photos, designs, logos, videos, and other materials that appear on our Website.
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"Services"
Refers to educational resources, scam alerts, reporting tools, and other features provided through the Website.
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"User Contributions"
Refers to any content, including scam reports, comments, or other materials that you submit to the Website.
User Guidelines
How you can and cannot use our Website and Services.
Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Website and Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. Specifically, you agree to:
Permitted Activities
- Access and use our educational resources for personal or non-commercial educational purposes
- Share our content with others to help raise awareness about scams
- Report scams through our reporting tools
- Provide genuine and truthful information when submitting scam reports or contacting us
- Use our services as intended to learn about and avoid scams
Prohibited Activities
- Use the Website in any way that violates any applicable laws or regulations
- Impersonate or attempt to impersonate Scam Not Me, our employees, or other users
- Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent scam reports
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website
- Use the Website to distribute malware, viruses, or other malicious code
- Harvest or collect personally identifiable information from the Website
- Use the Website for commercial purposes without our prior written consent
We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Website if, in our judgment, you have violated these Terms of Use or may pose a risk to other users.
Intellectual Property
Information about ownership and usage rights of content on our Website.
Ownership
The Website and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Scam Not Me and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.
Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Website and Services for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms of Use.
Educational Usage
Educational institutions, senior centers, and community organizations may use and reproduce our educational materials for non-commercial educational purposes, provided that:
- Proper attribution is given to Scam Not Me
- Materials are not modified in a way that alters their meaning
- Materials are not sold or used for financial gain
- Usage does not imply endorsement by Scam Not Me
Trademarks
The Scam Not Me name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Scam Not Me or its affiliates. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.
If you wish to use our materials in a way not covered by these terms, please contact us at permissions@scammenot.org to request permission.
User Contributions
Guidelines for content you submit to our Website.
Scam Reports and Other Submissions
Our Website may allow you to submit scam reports, comments, feedback, and other content. By submitting content to our Website, you:
- Represent that you own or have the necessary rights to submit the content
- Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute your content for the purpose of providing and improving our Services
- Understand that we may edit, remove, or choose not to publish your content at our discretion
- Acknowledge that your content may be viewed by other users and may be anonymized and shared for educational purposes
Content Standards
All user contributions must comply with the following standards. Contributions must:
Content Must:
- Be accurate (when stating facts)
- Be genuine and submitted in good faith
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Respect the privacy of others
Content Must Not:
- Contain any defamatory, obscene, or offensive material
- Promote discrimination or harassment
- Infringe on anyone's intellectual property rights
- Contain personal identifying information about others
- Include spam, advertising, or promotional materials
We reserve the right to remove any user contributions that violate these standards or otherwise create liability for us.
Links and Third-Party Content
Information about external websites and services linked from our Website.
External Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Scam Not Me. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
You acknowledge and agree that Scam Not Me shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.
We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.
Government and Non-Profit Resources
We provide links to official government agencies, consumer protection organizations, and non-profit resources to help you report scams and get additional support. While we carefully select these resources, we are not responsible for their content or services.
If you find a broken link or have concerns about any external resource we've linked to, please contact us at info@scammenot.org.
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
Important information about the limitations of our Website and Services.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Scam Not Me disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not warrant that:
- The Website will meet your specific requirements
- The Website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
- The results that may be obtained from the use of the Website will be accurate or reliable
- The quality of any information or other material obtained through the Website will meet your expectations
Educational Resources, Not Legal or Financial Advice
The information provided on our Website is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as, and should not be taken as, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for specific advice related to your situation.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Scam Not Me, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:
- Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Website
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website
- Any content obtained from the Website
- Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for certain types of damages. Therefore, some of the above limitations may not apply to you.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Scam Not Me, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:
- Your violation of these Terms of Use
- Your User Contributions
- Your use of the Website or Services
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [State], United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes by:
- Posting a notice on our Website
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms
Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Website.
To review previous versions of our Terms, please contact us at info@scammenot.org.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us.
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Call Us
1-800-555-SCAM (7226)
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Scam Not Me
123 Prevention Plaza, Suite 456
Anytown, ST 12345
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