Terms of Service

Effective Date: 01/02/2025

Welcome to ScamWar. These Terms of Service govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using ScamWar, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, you confirm that you:

  • Are at least 18 years old or have parental consent

  • Agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations

  • Accept these Terms of Service in full

Purpose of ScamWar

ScamWar is an educational resource designed to:

  • Provide information about scams and fraud prevention

  • Share scam alerts and warnings

  • Help users report suspicious activities

  • Educate the public about online and offline security

User Responsibilities

When Using Our Website, You Agree To:

  • Provide accurate information when submitting reports or comments

  • Use the website for lawful purposes only

  • Respect the intellectual property rights of others

  • Not attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage our website

  • Not post offensive, harmful, or inappropriate content

When Reporting Scams, You Agree To:

  • Provide truthful and accurate information

  • Not make false or malicious reports

  • Understand that we may share your report with appropriate authorities

  • Not include personal information of others without consent

Content and Information

Our Content

  • All content on ScamWar is for educational purposes only

  • Information is provided "as is" without warranties

  • We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee all information is current or complete

  • Content should not be considered as legal or financial advice

User-Generated Content

When you submit content (comments, reports, feedback):

  • You retain ownership of your content

  • You grant us permission to use, modify, and publish your content for our educational mission

  • You are responsible for the accuracy and legality of your submissions

  • We reserve the right to remove any inappropriate content

Disclaimers

No Professional Advice

  • ScamWar provides general educational information only

  • Our content is not legal, financial, or professional advice

  • Always consult qualified professionals for specific situations

  • We are not responsible for decisions made based on our information

No Guarantees

  • We cannot guarantee prevention of all scams or fraud

  • Following our advice does not ensure complete protection

  • Scam methods constantly evolve and new threats emerge regularly

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • ScamWar and its operators are not liable for any damages arising from website use

  • We are not responsible for third-party content or external links

  • Users assume all risks associated with using our information

  • Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to use our service (which is currently free)

Reporting and Enforcement

Scam Reports

  • We may investigate and verify submitted reports

  • We may share reports with law enforcement or relevant authorities

  • We reserve the right to refuse or remove any report

  • Submitting false reports may result in account suspension

Content Moderation

We reserve the right to:

  • Remove or modify any user content

  • Suspend or ban users who violate these terms

  • Monitor user activity for compliance

  • Take legal action against serious violations

Intellectual Property

Our Rights

  • ScamWar owns all rights to our original content, design, and branding

  • Users may not reproduce, distribute, or commercialize our content without permission

  • Our name and logo are protected trademarks

User Rights

  • You retain rights to content you create and submit

  • By submitting content, you grant us a license to use it for our educational mission

Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using ScamWar, you also agree to our Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for:

  • The content or practices of linked websites

  • Any damages or issues arising from third-party sites

  • The privacy policies of external sites

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. When we do:

  • We will post the updated terms on this page

  • We will update the effective date

  • Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of new terms

  • We encourage you to review these terms periodically

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to ScamWar at any time for:

  • Violation of these Terms of Service

  • Illegal or harmful activities

  • Abuse of our reporting system

  • Any other reason we deem necessary to protect our service or users

Severability

If any part of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ScamWar regarding your use of our website.

These Terms of Service were last updated on 01/02/2025. Please review them periodically for any changes.