Terms of Use

Last Updated: 2026-03-21

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using wrongfacts.refdat.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

2. Use License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not:

Scrape, crawl, or systematically download content without permission
Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access the Site
Reproduce, modify, or distribute content without attribution
Use the Site for commercial purposes without written consent
Engage in any unlawful activity or violate these Terms

3. Content Accuracy

WrongFacts makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate, sourced information. However:

The Site is provided "as is" without warranties of accuracy or completeness
Knowledge evolves; entries may be updated or corrected
Some topics remain debated within the scientific community
We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or outdated information

4. Community Submissions

Your Responsibilities

When you submit content via our submission form, you agree that:

You own or have the right to submit the content
The content is accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge
You have verified the sources you provide
The content does not infringe on others' rights
The content is not defamatory, hateful, or harmful

Our Rights

By submitting content, you grant WrongFacts:

A non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish and distribute your submission
The right to edit, combine, or modify your submission for clarity, accuracy, or style
The right to credit you as a community contributor (if you provide your name)

Moderation

All submissions are moderated. We reserve the right to:

Reject submissions that violate these Terms
Remove published entries if they become inaccurate or problematic
Flag or demote entries based on community feedback

5. Voting and Community Features

When you vote on facts or flag entries:

You are limited to one vote per fact per 24-hour period (per IP address)
Votes are for editorial feedback only and do not determine fact accuracy
Spam, abuse, or manipulation of votes may result in IP blocking

6. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

Submit spam, misleading, or false information
Harass, threaten, or abuse other users or contributors
Engage in coordinated voting manipulation or brigading
Attempt to access restricted areas of the Site
Transmit viruses, malware, or malicious code

7. Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to external sources. WrongFacts does not endorse or control these sites and is not responsible for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices.

8. Limitation of Liability

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

Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
Loss of data, revenue, or profits arising from Site use
Reliance on content, voting results, or community submissions

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless WrongFacts, RefDat, and their operators from any claims, damages, or costs arising from:

Your use of the Site
Your submissions or community contributions
Your violation of these Terms

10. Intellectual Property

WrongFacts entries and original written content are available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License. You are free to use, remix, and distribute content with attribution. Sources and citations must be preserved.

11. Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted to this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate your access to the Site at any time for violation of these Terms or for any reason.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Australia, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

14. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us via RefDat.