Policies — Terms, Privacy & Accessibility

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Terms & Conditions

Welcome to VerifiedWiki.org. By using this website you agree to the terms described below.

1. Acceptance of Terms

Your access to and use of VerifiedWiki.org signifies your agreement to these Terms, along with our Privacy and Accessibility policies. If you disagree with any part, discontinue use immediately.

2. Eligibility

Use of this website is permitted for individuals aged 13 years or older. Users under 18 should use the site under parental or guardian supervision.

3. User Accounts

Certain features may require account registration. You are responsible for protecting your account credentials. Report any unauthorized access to info@verifiedwikipedia.org.

4. Acceptable Use

Users must not upload unlawful, defamatory, or infringing content, impersonate others, or interfere with site operations. Automated scraping without permission is prohibited.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on VerifiedWiki.org is owned or licensed by VerifiedWiki.org and protected by law. Reuse requires written permission.

6. User Contributions

By contributing content you grant VerifiedWiki.org a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use and distribute your contributions in connection with the Service. Ensure contributions are original and non-infringing.

7. Donations & Non-Refund Policy

VerifiedWiki.org operates as a public knowledge initiative supported by voluntary donations. All donations are voluntary and final. Donations fund platform maintenance, verification systems, editorial tools, awareness campaigns, and community programs.

Refunds are not provided once a donation is processed, except in rare cases such as duplicate transactions or verifiable technical errors. If you believe an error occurred, contact info@verifiedwikipedia.org within 7 days with transaction details; we will investigate and respond.

Donations are treated as contributions to our public mission and do not constitute payment for goods or services.

8. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

The Service is provided "as is". VerifiedWiki.org disclaims all warranties to the fullest extent permitted by law and is not liable for indirect or consequential damages.

9. Indemnification & Termination

You agree to indemnify VerifiedWiki.org against claims arising from your use or violation of the Terms. VerifiedWiki.org may suspend or terminate access for violations.

10. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact: info@verifiedwikipedia.org.

Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting your personal information and to being transparent about how we use it.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide (name, email, profile information), automatic data (IP, device, browser, usage analytics), and donation transaction records required for accounting. We do not store full payment credentials.

How We Use Your Data

Data is used to operate and improve the Service, verify contributions, process donations, communicate with users, and ensure platform security.

Donations & Payment Data

Donations are processed via secure third-party gateways. We retain donation records for transparency and compliance. Refunds are not provided except for duplicate or technical errors verified by our team.

Data Sharing

We share data only with trusted service providers, legal authorities when required, and financial institutions for transaction verification. We never sell personal data.

Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and analytics to improve site performance and personalize content. You may control cookies via browser settings, but disabling them can affect functionality.

Data Security & Your Rights

We implement security measures such as encryption and secure hosting. You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data by contacting info@verifiedwikipedia.org.

Children’s Privacy

The Service is not directed at children under 13. If we become aware of such data, we will remove it.

Contact

For privacy inquiries: info@verifiedwikipedia.org.

Accessibility Statement

Accessibility is central to our mission: making verified knowledge available to everyone.

Our Commitment

We aim to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and follow inclusive design principles.

Features & Practices

  • Semantic HTML and logical heading order
  • Keyboard-first navigation and focus indicators
  • Alt text for images and transcripts for multimedia where feasible
  • Color contrast and scalable typography
  • ARIA roles to aid screen reader navigation
  • Mobile-responsive design

Known Limitations

Some third-party widgets or legacy content may not fully conform to WCAG. We are continuously improving and welcome feedback.

Feedback & Support

If you encounter accessibility barriers or need content in another format, please contact us with page URL, description, assistive technology used, and preferred contact method. We will respond and assist promptly.

Contact: info@verifiedwikipedia.org