Terms of Service

By accessing or using the website located at aretheystupid.com and any associated services (collectively, the “Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and the operators of this website (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

The Service is an educational trivia game that presents verified, factual information about historical and public figures. Users attempt to identify individuals based on documented facts sourced from reputable publications and records.

You may use the Service anonymously or create an account. If you create an account:

• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your credentials
• You are responsible for all activities under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• You must be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction)

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or its infrastructure
• Use automated systems, bots, or scrapers without permission
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Submit false, misleading, or defamatory content
• Circumvent any security measures
• Use the Service to violate any third party's rights

The Service, including its design, code, graphics, and original content, is owned by us and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.

Facts about historical and public figures are not subject to copyright. The presentation and compilation of such facts in our game format is protected intellectual property.

If you submit any content (such as display names or feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute such content in connection with the Service.

You represent that any content you submit does not violate third-party rights or contain unlawful, offensive, or defamatory material.

All factual information presented in the Service is sourced from third-party publications, academic works, official records, and journalistic sources. We present this information for educational purposes and do not express opinions or make judgments about any individual.

While we strive for accuracy and verify all sources, we make no representations or warranties about the completeness or accuracy of any information. Users should independently verify information for academic, professional, or other consequential purposes.

The Service presents only factual information that has been previously published by credible sources and is already part of the public record. We do not make accusations, express opinions, or characterize any individual's moral standing.

Truth is an absolute defense to defamation. All content is presented without malice and for legitimate educational and informational purposes.

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us (if any) in the twelve months preceding the claim.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us, our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, and fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third party's rights
• Any content you submit to the Service
• Your violation of any applicable law or regulation

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of an established arbitration organization, except where prohibited by law.

You agree to waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration against us.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which we operate, without regard to conflict of law principles.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Service with a new “Last updated” date.

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive.

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at: legal@aretheystupid.com