Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Center for Civic Security website and services ("Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

Center for Civic Security, Inc. ("we," "us," "our") is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting communities through evidence-based research on online extremism, digital harassment, and security threats.

2. Use of Services

2.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

2.2 Permitted Use

Our research reports and materials are provided for educational, research, and public safety purposes. You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

2.3 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use our Services for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our Services
• Use automated systems to scrape, data mine, or harvest content
• Misrepresent your affiliation with any organization or person
• Share access credentials or gated content without authorization
• Use our research to facilitate harmful activities

3. Research Reports and Content Access

3.1 Public Reports

Some research reports are available to the general public at no cost. These reports may be downloaded, shared, and cited with appropriate attribution.

3.2 Gated Content

Certain sensitive research materials require verification and approval for access. Access requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may be granted to qualified professionals including law enforcement, security professionals, clergy, community leaders, and verified researchers.

3.3 Intellectual Property

All content, research, reports, graphics, and materials available through our Services are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our express written permission, except as explicitly allowed for public reports.

4. User Accounts

4.1 Account Security

If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

4.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in prohibited activities. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us.

5. Donations and Payments

Donations to Center for Civic Security are processed through secure third-party payment processors. All donations are final and non-refundable except as required by law. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

6. Newsletter and Communications

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive periodic emails about our research, reports, and organizational updates. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT OUR SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE. WHILE WE STRIVE FOR ACCURACY IN OUR RESEARCH, WE MAKE NO GUARANTEES ABOUT THE COMPLETENESS, ACCURACY, OR RELIABILITY OF ANY CONTENT.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CENTER FOR CIVIC SECURITY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF OUR SERVICES.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Center for Civic Security, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of your use of our Services or violation of these Terms.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Services shall be resolved in the appropriate courts.

12. Severability

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

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: