Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the SCEA website (scea.org, scea-480501.web.app, and all related subdomains) (the "Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by and abide by the terms and condition of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on SCEA's Site for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

• Modifying or copying the materials
• Using the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial)
• Attempting to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the Site
• Removing any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
• Transferring the materials to another person or "mirroring" the materials on any other server
• Using any tools, software, or content scraping technology to access the Site
• Harassing, abusing, or intimidating other users
• Submitting false, misleading, or malicious information

3. Disclaimer

The materials on SCEA's Site are provided on an 'as is' basis. SCEA 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.

4. User-Submitted Content

By submitting a story to SCEA:

• You warrant that you have the right to submit the content and that it does not violate any laws or third-party rights
• You grant SCEA a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, distribute, and use the story
• You understand that the story may be edited for clarity, grammar, or policy compliance
• You acknowledge that submitted stories are reviewed and may not be published
• You understand that published stories are made publicly available
• You agree not to submit content that is defamatory, abusive, hateful, or otherwise harmful

5. Limitations of Liability

In no event shall SCEA 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 the Site, even if SCEA or an authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

6. Accuracy of Materials

The materials appearing on SCEA's Site could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. SCEA does not warrant that any of the materials on the Site are accurate, complete, or current. SCEA may make changes to the materials contained on its Site at any time without notice.

Important: SCEA is a community-driven database of reported scams. While we strive to verify submissions, SCEA does not guarantee the accuracy of all published content. Users should conduct their own due diligence and not rely solely on information provided on this Site for legal or financial decisions.

7. Modifications

SCEA may revise these terms of service for the Site at any time without notice. By using this Site, you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these terms of service.

8. Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that location.

9. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Site to:

• Publish, post, upload, or transmit any unlawful, harmful, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material
• Harass, abuse, threaten, or intimidate other users or SCEA staff
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your identity
• Post spam, unsolicited content, or advertisements
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site or servers connected to it
• Collect or track personal information of others without consent

10. Moderation and Content Removal

SCEA reserves the right to:

• Review all submitted stories and remove content that violates these Terms
• Remove any content that is defamatory, misleading, or harmful
• Suspend or terminate access for users who violate these Terms
• Modify, edit, or delete content as necessary for compliance and safety

11. Third-Party Links and Content

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. SCEA is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or availability of such external sites. Your use of third-party websites is governed by their terms and privacy policies, not by these Terms.

12. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of SCEA or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or transmit any content without express written permission from SCEA.

13. Disclaimer of Professional Advice

The information on SCEA is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, or professional advice. If you need professional guidance regarding fraud or cybercrime, please consult with qualified legal or financial professionals. If you are a victim of scam or fraud, please report it to:

• FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): www.ic3.gov
• Federal Trade Commission (FTC): www.ftc.gov/complaint
• Local Law Enforcement: Contact your local police department

14. Limitation on Liability

In no event shall SCEA be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, or data, arising from your use of or reliance on the Site.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SCEA and its officers, employees, agents, and successors from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: legal@scea.org
Website: https://scea.org