Terms & Conditions

Rule 69 Terms of Use

1. Introduction and Acceptance

• Binding Nature: By accessing or using the site, users agree to be bound by the terms in their entirety.
• Eligibility: Age requirements (e.g., must be 18+ or have parental consent for those 13–17) and any geographic restrictions.
• Effective Date: April 1, 2026

2. Intellectual Property Rights

• Ownership: Rule 69 claims ownership of all original text, graphics, logos, images, and software code.
• Permitted Use: This site is intended for personal, non-commercial use only, and prohibits unauthorized reproduction or distribution. 

3. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities 

• Acceptable Use Policy: Forbidden activities such as the following are forbidden::
• Automated Scraping: Prohibiting the use of bots, spiders, or scrapers to harvest data.
• Malicious Behavior: Banning the transmission of malware, spamming, or attempts to breach security.
• Illegal Acts: Prohibiting use for any unlawful purposes or to infringe on others' rights. 

4. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimers

• "As-Is" Provision:  This website is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of accuracy or uptime.
• Liability Cap: We limit the maximum monetary damages a user can claim (where legally permissible).
• Third-Party Links: Rule 69 is not responsible for the content or practices of external websites linked from this site. 

5. Accounts and Termination

• Account Security: When users create accounts, they are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their passwords.
• Right to Terminate: We reserve the right to suspend or delete accounts at our sole discretion, especially for violations of these terms. 

6. Legal and Dispute Resolution

• Governing Law: This site is governed by the laws of California, and will be used to interpret the agreement.
• Arbitration: Any disputes are to be settled through binding arbitration rather than in court to reduce legal costs. 

7. Modern Compliance Requirements (2026)

• Privacy Link: Include a direct link to your Privacy Policy, which is legally required to detail data collection practices.
• Accessibility: Ensure terms are readable and reflect a commitment to standards like WCAG 2.1 AA for users with disabilities.
• Cookie Consent: If using tracking technologies, reference your Cookie Policy and the mechanism for users to opt in or out.