Effective Date: February 13, 2026
Welcome to ScholarlyChat (https://scholarlychat.com). By accessing or using our website and the wpForo community forums, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
ScholarlyChat provides a platform for informal, fun, and intelligent interaction with peers. Your use of this site constitutes your agreement to follow these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations.
2. User Accounts and Eligibility
- Registration: To participate in the forums and other features, an account must be assigned to you by the site administrator. ScholarlyChat is an invitation-only forum to prevent intrusion by bad actors. You agree to provide accurate and complete information.
- Responsibility: You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
- Age Requirement: By using this site, you represent that you are at least 13 years of age (or the minimum age of digital consent in your jurisdiction).
3. Community Guidelines & Conduct
To maintain a productive scholarly environment, you agree not to:
- Post content that is illegal, defamatory, harassing, or hateful.
- Engage in “spamming,” unauthorized advertising, or the distribution of malware.
- Impersonate other individuals or entities.
- Post copyrighted material without permission or proper attribution.
- Disrupt the flow of discussion or interfere with the site’s technical operations.
Note: ScholarlyChat administrators and moderators reserve the right to edit, move, or delete any content and suspend or terminate accounts that violate these guidelines.
4. Intellectual Property & DMCA
- Your Content: You retain ownership of the original content you post. However, by posting on ScholarlyChat, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to display, distribute, and reproduce your content in connection with the operation of the forum.
- DMCA Notice: If you believe your copyright is being infringed, please notify our agent at dminyard@gmail.com with (a) a description of the work, (b) the URL, and (c) your contact info. We terminate repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.
5. Section 230 Disclaimer
Pursuant to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, ScholarlyChat is a provider of an interactive computer service and shall not be treated as the publisher or speaker of any information provided by users. We do not guarantee the accuracy or truthfulness of user-generated content.
6. Future Monetization
ScholarlyChat is currently a free service. We reserve the right to introduce advertising or monetization features in the future. ScholarlyChat and its core features will always be free for invited members. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of these changes.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
ScholarlyChat is provided on an “as is” basis. We make no warranties regarding the accuracy of user posts or uninterrupted availability. Academic discussions are for informational purposes and do not constitute professional advice.
8. Limitation of Liability & Data Security
In no event shall ScholarlyChat or its owners be liable for any damages arising out of the use of this site. We take reasonable measures to protect personal information in accordance with the Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA); however, you acknowledge that no system is foolproof. You agree not to hold ScholarlyChat liable for any unforeseen data breach.
9. Governing Law & Mandatory Venue
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida. You agree that the exclusive venue for any dispute arising from these terms shall be the state or federal courts located in Duval County, Florida. In any such action, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.
10. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate access at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is harmful to the community.
11. Contact Information
If you do not agree with these Terms, do not proceed with your registration. Any request received by ScholarlyChat will constitute complete acceptance of these Terms. Questions? Contact us at dminyard@gmail.com.