1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using PersecutionMonitor.org ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

PersecutionMonitor.org is a platform dedicated to documenting and reporting religious persecution worldwide. We provide tools for:

• Submitting and verifying persecution testimonies
• Uploading supporting evidence
• Accessing persecution reports and analysis
• Participating in prayer networks
• Receiving newsletters and alerts

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining account security
• One account per person/organization
• You must be 13 years or older to create an account

3.2 Account Responsibilities

• Keep your login credentials confidential
• Notify us immediately of unauthorized access
• You are responsible for all activities under your account

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 You agree to:

• Provide truthful and accurate information
• Respect the privacy and safety of persecution victims
• Use the platform for its intended purpose
• Comply with all applicable laws

4.2 You agree NOT to:

• Submit false or misleading testimonies
• Endanger persecution victims through your actions
• Use the platform for political propaganda
• Harass, threaten, or harm other users
• Attempt to breach security measures
• Scrape or harvest data without permission
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

5. Content Guidelines

5.1 User Content

By submitting content, you:

• Grant us a license to use, display, and distribute your content
• Warrant that you have the right to submit the content
• Agree to our content moderation policies
• Understand we may anonymize content for safety

5.2 Prohibited Content

• False or fabricated persecution claims
• Content that endangers victims
• Hate speech or discrimination
• Graphic violence without proper context
• Personal attacks or doxxing

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is critically important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for details on how we handle your data. By using our Service, you consent to our privacy practices.

7. Intellectual Property

• The platform and its original content are protected by copyright
• User-submitted content remains the property of the submitter
• We may use submitted content for awareness and advocacy
• Attribution will be provided unless anonymity is requested

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

8.1 No Warranty

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

8.2 Limitation of Liability

We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service.

8.3 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

9. Modifications

• We may modify these Terms at any time
• Continued use constitutes acceptance of modified Terms
• Material changes will be notified via email or platform notice

10. Termination

• We may terminate accounts that violate these Terms
• You may delete your account at any time
• Certain provisions survive termination (e.g., content licenses)

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

12. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact: