User:Universal Omega/Terms of Service

1. Terms
By accessing this web site, you are agreeing to be bound by these web site Terms and Conditions of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The materials contained in this web site are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law.

2. Copyright Violations
By requesting and using a Wiki provided by WikiForge, you agree not to host any content without explicit permission from the copyright holder or any other legal entitlement to use the content. This applies to both private and public Wikis.

In the event of unauthorized copyrighted material being found, you may report the contents to us via [INSERT WIKIFORGE EMAIL]. Under Section 96 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 [OR JURISDICTION], the enforcement action and liability lie with the copyright holder. WikiForge holds no obligation to act on copyright requests unless requested by the copyright holder. WikiForge will act on complaints if it determines an unreasonable or unacceptable delay in handling non-legal requests to protect creative rights.

3. Privacy
You agree to review and accept WikiForge's Privacy Policy.

4. Refunds
You agree to review and accept WikiForge's Refund Policy.

5. Disclaimer
The materials on WikiForge's web site are provided "as is." WikiForge makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. Furthermore, WikiForge does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its Internet web site or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

6. Limitations
In no event shall WikiForge or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on WikiForge's Internet site, even if WikiForge or a WikiForge authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.

7. Revisions and Errata
The materials appearing on WikiForge's web site could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. WikiForge does not warrant that any of the materials on its web site are accurate, complete, or current. WikiForge or its users may make changes to the materials contained on its web site at any time without notice. WikiForge does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials.

8. Content
Under no circumstances are you permitted to submit information to WikiForge that is illegal to display, distribute, or disseminate in the United Kingdom. In addition to this, WikiForge does not host:

8.1 Wikis which spread unsubstantiated insult, hate or rumours against a person or group of people.
Content on wikis must be fairly balanced, meaningful or substantiated by independent referencing. Wikis which have a clearly identifiable comedic or satire value are exempt from needing to substantiate claims as these provide a meaningful value in terms of relevant content. Exceptions for comedy/satire do not cover derogatory language based on factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, age, disability, or other marginalised groups.

8.2 Wikis where the community has developed in such a way as to be characterised as toxic.
This may include wikis where there have been repeated personal attacks, harassment of users, 'doxing', hate speech and where local administrators have ignored, enabled, and/or done little to stop this.

8.3 Wikis of a sexual nature which involve minors in any way.
Whether content is of a sexual nature and whether it involves minors will be determined by reference to all the circumstances and descriptions. Content includes written content, real images and animated or fictional images. Where a wiki's scope as a whole is not of a sexual nature which involves minors, references and discussions about outside content are permitted as long as they are legal under United Kingdom law. Wikis which focus on fetishes that are sexual in nature which involves minors are not allowed. This includes written, real images and animated/fictional material.

8.4 Wikis that promote violence, hatred, or harassment against a person or group of people.
This include wikis which promote violence or hatred against people or groups of people based on factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, age, disability, or other marginalised groups. Derogatory language based on these factors is not allowed except when relevant to documenting an event, e.g. controversy about the inclusion of derogatory terms in a book.

8.5 Wikis with the sole purpose of deceiving, defrauding, or misleading people.
Wikis which wilfully engage in deceiving, defrauding, or misleading people are prohibited. Wikis are prohibited from engaging in disinformation, misrepresenting information purposefully to deceive and defraud, or from concealing their origin in order to mislead users on their intentions. Wikis may not engage in impersonating any person or organisation. Misleading claims on health which have the potential to cause serious harm to people or public health are prohibited. This is not an exhaustive list of practices deemed deceptive but helps illustrate what sorts of behaviours are. Wikis which make it clear that their intention is not to deceive (which may include fantasy world, role-playing, etc.) would not fall into a violation of this policy.

8.6 WikiForge additionally reserves the right to terminate services for wikis which make it difficult for other wikis.
Things which have a tendency to draw unwelcome attention to WikiForge, such as hate speech, routine denial of service attacks, excessively violent content, references to self-harm, or places in which illegal activity is discussed can create conditions that penalise other wikis, either in SEO, domain blacklisting, downtime, trust in WikiForge, or excessive Staff time usage, especially in terms of policing content.

9. Global Conduct
The following conduct is prohibited:

9.1 Harassment
Harassment of other users is unacceptable. In order for something to fall under this section, it usually requires a pattern of behavior rather than a single instance or event, but in some instances a single instance may be enough. Harassment defined in this policy includes those set forth below, but are not limited to Personal attacks, violence, threats of violence, or deliberate intimidation. Offensive, derogatory, or discriminatory comments.
 * Gratuitous or off-topic use of sexual language or imagery.
 * Inappropriate or unwanted public or private communication, following, or any form of stalking.
 * Disclosure or threatening to disclose a person's identity or other private information without their consent. Disclosure of some identifying information is not consent to disclose other identifying information.
 * Inappropriate or unwanted publication of private communications. Publishing or reporting private communication or personally identifying information for the purposes of reporting harassment (as explained here) is acceptable.
 * Discrimination, particularly against marginalized and otherwise underrepresented groups. Targeted outreach to such groups is allowed and encouraged.
 * Reporting users for purposes other than reporting genuine violations of global policies (e.g., retaliating against a reporter or victim by filing a report claiming their response was harassment).
 * Repeated failures to handle harassment appropriately despite proper warnings by Staff

9.2 Hate speech
Hate speech is not allowed. Examples include but are not limited to using racist, homophobic or other derogatory language towards a person or group of people.

9.3 Personal threats
Personal threats are not allowed. Examples include but are not limited to death threats, threats of injury, threats of violence. This also may include threats that are below the legal threashold.

10. Links
WikiForge has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its Internet web site and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by WikiForge. Use of any such linked web site is at the user's own risk.

11. Site Terms of Use Modifications
WikiForge may revise these terms of use for its web site at any time without notice. By using this web site, you are agreeing to be bound by the then-current version of these Terms and Conditions of Use.

12. Governing Law
Any claim relating to WikiForge's web site shall be governed by the laws of [INSERT JURISDICTION], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Termination and Modification of Services
WikiForge reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the services provided on its website at any time, with or without notice, for any reason. This includes, but is not limited to, the availability of features, databases, or content. WikiForge shall not be liable to any user or third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the services.

Wiki owners are responsible for upholding the Terms and Conditions of Use and ensuring that the content hosted on their wikis adheres to the guidelines outlined in Section 8. In the event of extenuating circumstances or repeated or serious violations of the Terms and Conditions of Use, WikiForge staff may step in to enforce compliance and take necessary actions, including content removal, wiki deletion, service termination, or other measures deemed appropriate.

Failure to comply with the Terms and Conditions of Use, including the hosting of prohibited content or the creation of a toxic community, may result in the termination of services for the affected wiki(s) and may also lead to additional actions as determined by WikiForge.

14. Definitions
The following terms used in these Terms and Conditions of Use shall have the following meanings:


 * "WikiForge" refers to the online platform and website operated by WikiForge, including its administrators, moderators, and staff.
 * "User" refers to any individual or entity accessing or using the WikiForge website.
 * "Content" refers to any information, data, text, images, videos, or other materials uploaded, posted, or transmitted on the WikiForge website.
 * "Wiki" refers to a collaborative website that allows users to contribute and modify content.
 * "Moderator" refers to a user with administrative privileges responsible for overseeing and maintaining the quality and integrity of the wiki content.
 * "Wiki owners" refer to the individuals or entities who have created and are responsible for managing a specific wiki hosted on WikiForge's platform.
 * "Staff" refers to the authorized personnel appointed by WikiForge who are responsible for enforcing the Terms of Service and ensuring the proper functioning and compliance of the wikis hosted on the platform.

These definitions are provided for clarity and convenience and do not alter or modify the terms and conditions set forth in these Terms and Conditions of Use.

Should any provision of these terms be held invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

These Terms and Conditions of Use constitute the entire agreement between the user and WikiForge regarding the use of the web site and supersede any prior agreements between the user and WikiForge.

If you have any further questions or concerns about these terms, please feel free to contact us for clarification.