ThePlaz.com:General disclaimer - Revision history

ThePlaz: added yahoo

2013-07-21T23:38:52Z

added yahoo

ThePlaz: add affiliation

2009-04-26T20:55:07Z

add affiliation

ThePlaz: /* Copyright */ cc is only for schoolwork

2008-07-14T15:03:35Z

‎Copyright: cc is only for schoolwork

ThePlaz: change plazwiki to ThePlaz.com; add hhs free speech section

2007-09-16T14:42:35Z

change plazwiki to ThePlaz.com; add hhs free speech section

ThePlaz: move dmca info down to copyright section

2006-10-22T22:47:14Z

move dmca info down to copyright section

ThePlaz: make minor additions and provide dmca copyright information

2006-10-10T21:42:08Z

make minor additions and provide dmca copyright information

ThePlaz: /* PlazWiki may contain other objectional content */ update disclaimers

2006-09-20T21:16:53Z

‎PlazWiki may contain other objectional content: update disclaimers

ThePlaz: /* Privacy Policy */ post

2006-05-15T23:11:04Z

‎Privacy Policy: post

ThePlaz: /* Accuracy */ ad i make mistakes

2006-05-15T23:10:00Z

‎Accuracy: ad i make mistakes

ThePlaz: /* Plagiarism */ remove mistake

2006-04-16T15:51:11Z

‎Plagiarism: remove mistake

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 Please also note that under Section 512(f) any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be subject to liability.
 ==Conclusion==
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 ==Affiliation==
-This site is not supported or sponsored by the following organizations:  These organizations, their employees and agents, have no input, responsibility, or control for ThePlaz.com.   '''They are in no way responsible for the content.'''
+This site is not supported or sponsored by the following organizations:  These organizations, their employees and agents, have no input, responsibility, or control for ThePlaz.com.   '''They are in no way responsible for the content.'''  The views expressed on ThePlaz.com are mine alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the following organizations.
-*Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
+*[[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]] (MIT)
-*School District of Haverford Township
+*[[School District of Haverford Township]]
-*Haverford High School
+*[[Yahoo]] Inc and [[Resume|all past employers]]
-−
 Terms of Use based off [http://dvorak.org/blog] and [http://privacy2.msn.com/tou/en-us/default.aspx]
 and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Content_disclaimer]

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		+	==Affiliation==
		+	This site is not supported or sponsored by the following organizations: These organizations, their employees and agents, have no input, responsibility, or control for ThePlaz.com. '''They are in no way responsible for the content.'''

		+	*Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
		+	*School District of Haverford Township
		+	*Haverford High School
		+

	Terms of Use based off [http://dvorak.org/blog] and [http://privacy2.msn.com/tou/en-us/default.aspx]		Terms of Use based off [http://dvorak.org/blog] and [http://privacy2.msn.com/tou/en-us/default.aspx]
	and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Content_disclaimer]		and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Content_disclaimer]

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 ==Copyright==
-Content on ThePlaz.com is copyrighted under the '''[http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5]''' license.  You are free to copy, distribute, display, and perform the work, and to make derivative works, under the following conditions:
+Schoolwork content on ThePlaz.com is copyrighted under the '''[http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5]''' license.  You are free to copy, distribute, display, and perform the work, and to make derivative works, under the following conditions:
 *Attribution. You must attribute the work in the manner specified by the author or licensor.
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 For the full legal text of this license see: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/legalcode
 ===Plagiarism===

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 ===“ThePlaz.com" makes no warranties ===
-“Theplaz.com” provides the PlazWiki "as is," "with all faults" and "as available," and the entire risk as to satisfactory quality, performance, accuracy, and effort is with you. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the “ThePlaz.com” parties make no representations, warranties or conditions, express or implied. The “ThePlaz.com” parties disclaim any and all warranties or conditions, express, statutory and implied, including without limitation (1) warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, workmanlike effort, accuracy, title, punctuality, educational content,  quiet enjoyment, no encumbrances, no liens and non-infringement, (2) warranties or conditions arising through course of dealing or usage of trade, and (3) warranties or conditions that access to or use of the PlazWiki will be uninterrupted or error-free. There are no warranties that extend beyond the face of this agreement.
+“ThePlaz.com” provides this site "as is," "with all faults" and "as available," and the entire risk as to satisfactory quality, performance, accuracy, and effort is with you. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the “ThePlaz.com” parties make no representations, warranties or conditions, express or implied. The “ThePlaz.com” parties disclaim any and all warranties or conditions, express, statutory and implied, including without limitation (1) warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, workmanlike effort, accuracy, title, punctuality, educational content,  quiet enjoyment, no encumbrances, no liens and non-infringement, (2) warranties or conditions arising through course of dealing or usage of trade, and (3) warranties or conditions that access to or use of ThePlaz.com will be uninterrupted or error-free. There are no warranties that extend beyond the face of this agreement.
 ===Informational Purposes Only===
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 As a visitor to our website, you acknowledge and agree that any reliance on or use by you of any information available on this website shall be entirely at your own risk. In no event shall ThePlaz.com nor any of its data providers, friends, allies or hangers-on be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential or exemplary damages arising from the use or the performance of this website. And don't let the door hit you in the butt on your way out!
-===Changes to the PlazWiki site; Additional Liability Limitation ===
+===Changes to the ThePlaz.com site; Additional Liability Limitation ===
+Various parties may change the ThePlaz.com website or delete features in any way, at any time and for any reason. You acknowledge and agree that the “ThePlaz.com” parties are not responsible or liable for (1) any content, including without limitation, any infringing, inaccurate, obscene, indecent, threatening, offensive, defamatory, tortious, or illegal content, or (2) any third party conduct, transmissions or data. In addition, you acknowledge and agree that “ThePlaz.com” is not responsible or liable for (1) any viruses or other disabling features that affect your access to or use of the ThePlaz.com, (2) any incompatibility between the ThePlaz.com and other websites, services, software and hardware, (3) any delays or failures you may experience in initiating, conducting or completing any transmissions or transactions in connection with the ThePlaz.com in an accurate or timely manner, or (4) any damages or costs of any type arising out of or in any way connected with your use of any services available from third parties though links contained on the ThePlaz.com.
-The “ThePlaz.com” parties may change the PlazWiki site or delete features in any way, at any time and for any reason. You acknowledge and agree that the “ThePlaz.com” parties are not responsible or liable for (1) any content, including without limitation, any infringing, inaccurate, obscene, indecent, threatening, offensive, defamatory, tortious, or illegal content, or (2) any third party conduct, transmissions or data. In addition, you acknowledge and agree that “ThePlaz.com” is not responsible or liable for (1) any viruses or other disabling features that affect your access to or use of the PlazWiki, (2) any incompatibility between the PlazWiki and other web sites, services, software and hardware, (3) any delays or failures you may experience in initiating, conducting or completing any transmissions or transactions in connection with the PlazWiki in an accurate or timely manner, or (4) any damages or costs of any type arising out of or in any way connected with your use of any services available from third parties though links contained on the PlazWiki.
 ===Termination and Access Restriction===
-“ThePlaz.com” may terminate this Agreement, or terminate or suspend your access to the PlazWiki at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Upon such termination or suspension, your right to use the PlazWiki will immediately cease. UPON SUCH TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION, ANY INFORMATION YOU HAVE STORED ON THE PLAZWIKI MAY NOT BE ABLE TO BE RETRIEVED LATER.
+“ThePlaz.com” may terminate this Agreement, or terminate or suspend your access to the ThePlaz.com at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Upon such termination or suspension, your right to use the ThePlaz.com will immediately cease. UPON SUCH TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION, ANY INFORMATION YOU HAVE STORED ON THE ThePlaz.com MAY NOT BE ABLE TO BE RETRIEVED LATER.
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 *Pornography, adult, or mature content
 *Gambling or casino-related content
-*Paid Advertising for any companey/products not approved by [[User talk:ThePlaz|Michael Plasmeier]]
+*Paid Advertising for any company/products not approved by [[User talk:ThePlaz|Michael Plasmeier]]
 *Any other content that promotes illegal activity or infringes on the legal rights of others
 *Sales or promotion of certain weapons, such as firearms, ammunition, balisongs, butterfly knives, brass knuckles; beer or alcohol; tobacco or tobacco-related products; prescription drugs; and products that are replicas or imitations of designer goods.
-===PlazWiki may contain other objectional content===
+===ThePlaz.com may contain other objectionable content===
 ThePlaz.com may contain objectinal content, which may or may not be removed.  Content may have been added by other users, which do not meet these guidelines.   There will be some delay before it is removed, and it will always remain in page history.  In addition, ThePlaz.com may contain my opinions or discussions on these topics.  This will not be removed.
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 *ThePlaz.com may contain frank discussion of controversial topics. Some subjects that are discussed have criminal applications in some jurisdictions. Others contain information on dangerous or otherwise risky activities.
 *ThePlaz.com may contain triggers for people with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-traumatic_stress_disorder post-traumatic stress disorder].
-*ThePlaz.com is open to contributions from the public, there may at any time be graffiti present on PlazWiki
+*ThePlaz.com is open to contributions from the public, there may at any time be graffiti present on ThePlaz.com
 *There may be medical, legal or other information that is normally also the subject of professional opinions; '''ThePlaz.com is not a substitute for seeking the help of a professional.'''
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 ===Plagiarism===
 ThePlaz.com is strongly against plagiarism.  Homework and school projects posted on ThePlaz.com are for your convenience and help only.  They are to teach and support other people and students through producing their own works.  '''Direct copying is not only wrong but illegal!'''  The [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5] licence ''requires'' attribution of the work.  Also, any derivative works must be licensed under the above license.
 ===Proprietary Rights===
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 ===Interpreting The Agreement; Assignment===
-If any part of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to applicable law, then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision and the remainder of this Agreement will continue in effect. “ThePlaz.com” may assign this Agreement, in whole or in part, at any time with or without notice to you. You may not assign this Agreement, or assign, transfer or sublicense your rights, if any, in the PlazWiki. Except as expressly stated herein, this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and “ThePlaz.com” with respect to the PlazWiki and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral or written, between you and “ThePlaz.com” with respect to the PlazWiki. The section titles in the Agreement are solely used for the convenience of the parties and have no legal or contractual significance.
+If any part of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to applicable law, then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision and the remainder of this Agreement will continue in effect. “ThePlaz.com” may assign this Agreement, in whole or in part, at any time with or without notice to you. You may not assign this Agreement, or assign, transfer or sublicense your rights, if any, in the ThePlaz.com. Except as expressly stated herein, this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and “ThePlaz.com” with respect to the ThePlaz.com and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral or written, between you and “ThePlaz.com” with respect to the ThePlaz.com. The section titles in the Agreement are solely used for the convenience of the parties and have no legal or contractual significance.
-If this Agreement is with “ThePlaz.com” Corporation, claims for enforcement, breach or violation of duties or rights under this Agreement will be adjudicated under the laws of the State of Pennsylvannia, without reference to conflict of laws principles. If this Agreement is with a “ThePlaz.com” affiliate, claims for enforcement, breach or violation of duties or rights under this Agreement will be adjudicated under the laws of the place of incorporation for such “ThePlaz.com” affiliate, without reference to conflict of laws principles. All other claims, including, without limitation, claims under or for violation of consumer protection laws, unfair competition laws, and in tort, will be adjudicated under the laws of your state of residence in the United States, or, if you reside outside the United States, under the laws of the country to which the PlazWiki is accessed. If this Agreement is with “ThePlaz.com”, you hereby irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of state or federal courts in Deleware County, Pennsylvannia, USA in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of the PlazWiki. If this Agreement is with a “ThePlaz.com” affiliate, you hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in the place of incorporation for such “ThePlaz.com” affiliate in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of the PlazWiki.  The parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction at a place to be determined by ThePlaz.com at the last minute.
+If this Agreement is with “ThePlaz.com” Corporation, claims for enforcement, breach or violation of duties or rights under this Agreement will be adjudicated under the laws of the State of Pennsylvannia, without reference to conflict of laws principles. If this Agreement is with a “ThePlaz.com” affiliate, claims for enforcement, breach or violation of duties or rights under this Agreement will be adjudicated under the laws of the place of incorporation for such “ThePlaz.com” affiliate, without reference to conflict of laws principles. All other claims, including, without limitation, claims under or for violation of consumer protection laws, unfair competition laws, and in tort, will be adjudicated under the laws of your state of residence in the United States, or, if you reside outside the United States, under the laws of the country to which the ThePlaz.com is accessed. If this Agreement is with “ThePlaz.com”, you hereby irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of state or federal courts in Deleware County, Pennsylvannia, USA in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of the ThePlaz.com. If this Agreement is with a “ThePlaz.com” affiliate, you hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in the place of incorporation for such “ThePlaz.com” affiliate in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of ThePlaz.com.  The parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction at a place to be determined by ThePlaz.com at the last minute.
 ===Liability limitation; your exclusive remedy===
-In no event will any “ThePlaz.com” party be liable for any damages, including without limitation any indirect, consequential, special, incidental, or punitive damages arising out of, based on, or resulting from this agreement or your use of the PlazWiki, even if such “ThePlaz.com” party has been advised of the possibility of such damages. The exclusion of damages under section 10 is independent of your exclusive remedy and survives in the event such remedy fails of its essential purpose or is otherwise deemed unenforceable. These limitations and exclusions apply without regard to whether the damages arise from (1) breach of contract, (2) breach of warranty, (3) negligence, or (4) any other cause of action, to the extent such exclusion and limitations are not prohibited by applicable law. If you are dissatisfied with the PlazWiki, you do not agree with any part of this agreement, or you have any other dispute or claim with or against any “ThePlaz.com” party with respect to this agreement or the PlazWiki, then your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using the PlazWiki.
+In no event will any “ThePlaz.com” party be liable for any damages, including without limitation any indirect, consequential, special, incidental, or punitive damages arising out of, based on, or resulting from this agreement or your use of ThePlaz.com, even if such “ThePlaz.com” party has been advised of the possibility of such damages. The exclusion of damages under section 10 is independent of your exclusive remedy and survives in the event such remedy fails of its essential purpose or is otherwise deemed unenforceable. These limitations and exclusions apply without regard to whether the damages arise from (1) breach of contract, (2) breach of warranty, (3) negligence, or (4) any other cause of action, to the extent such exclusion and limitations are not prohibited by applicable law. If you are dissatisfied with the ThePlaz.com, you do not agree with any part of this agreement, or you have any other dispute or claim with or against any “ThePlaz.com” party with respect to this agreement or ThePlaz.com, then your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using ThePlaz.com.

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 As far as you are concerned links or pointers to other websites and references to products and services offered by third parties are provided to you for convenience only and do not constitute an endorsement or approval by us of (i) the organizations that operate such websites; (ii) the content, privacy policies or other terms of use on such websites; or (iii) such third party products and services. As we have no control or responsibility over websites or content maintained by other organizations, or for products and services offered by third parties, we do not assume any liability for your use of any of the foregoing, which use you acknowledge and agree shall be at your own risk.
 ===Proprietary Rights===
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 Please also note that under Section 512(f) any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be subject to liability.
 ==Conclusion==

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 ===“ThePlaz.com" makes no warranties ===
-“Theplaz.com” provides the PlazWiki "as is," "with all faults" and "as available," and the entire risk as to satisfactory quality, performance, accuracy, and effort is with you. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the “ThePlaz.com” parties make no representations, warranties or conditions, express or implied. The “ThePlaz.com” parties disclaim any and all warranties or conditions, express, statutory and implied, including without limitation (1) warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, workmanlike effort, accuracy, title, quiet enjoyment, no encumbrances, no liens and non-infringement, (2) warranties or conditions arising through course of dealing or usage of trade, and (3) warranties or conditions that access to or use of the PlazWiki will be uninterrupted or error-free. There are no warranties that extend beyond the face of this agreement.
+“Theplaz.com” provides the PlazWiki "as is," "with all faults" and "as available," and the entire risk as to satisfactory quality, performance, accuracy, and effort is with you. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the “ThePlaz.com” parties make no representations, warranties or conditions, express or implied. The “ThePlaz.com” parties disclaim any and all warranties or conditions, express, statutory and implied, including without limitation (1) warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, workmanlike effort, accuracy, title, punctuality, educational content,  quiet enjoyment, no encumbrances, no liens and non-infringement, (2) warranties or conditions arising through course of dealing or usage of trade, and (3) warranties or conditions that access to or use of the PlazWiki will be uninterrupted or error-free. There are no warranties that extend beyond the face of this agreement.
 ===Informational Purposes Only===
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 ===Accuracy===
-This website does not guarantee the accuracy of any information and users cannot sue us for stupidly believing everything they read. '''The Plaz.com is able to be changed by the public.''' Accordingly, we do not guarantee the accuracy, timeliness, reliability or completeness of any of the information contained on, downloaded or accessed from this website.  I may occasionally make mistakes, and I am not responsible for them on this site.
+This website does not guarantee the accuracy of any information and users cannot sue us for stupidly believing everything they read. '''The Plaz.com is able to be changed by the public.''' Accordingly, we do not guarantee the accuracy, timeliness, reliability or completeness of any of the information contained on, downloaded or accessed from this website.  I may occasionally make mistakes in my work, and I am not responsible if you repeat my mistakes.  Again, everything I post on here I will try to be accurate, but there is no guarantee.
 ===Wiki===
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 ===Performance===
-The performance of this website and all information contained on, downloaded or accessed from this website are provided to you on an "as is" basis, without warranties of any kind whatsoever, including any implied warranties or warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement of the rights of third parties. If something weird happens to your computer because you accessed this website, you cannot blame us in any way. We will tolerate one nasty note and nothing more. You are allowed other actions, legal or otherwise, only if you stand in the middle of The Central Park Zoo (NYC) naked and scream the words: "I am not insane. I can hear these animals begging to be released." You must do this for one hour or until your arrest.
+The performance of this website and all information contained on, downloaded or accessed from this website are provided to you on an "as is" basis, without warranties of any kind whatsoever, including any implied warranties or warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement of the rights of third parties. If something weird happens to your computer because you accessed this website, you cannot blame us in any way. We will tolerate one nasty note and nothing more.
 As a visitor to our website, you acknowledge and agree that any reliance on or use by you of any information available on this website shall be entirely at your own risk. In no event shall ThePlaz.com nor any of its data providers, friends, allies or hangers-on be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential or exemplary damages arising from the use or the performance of this website. And don't let the door hit you in the butt on your way out!
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 ===Prohibited Content===
-The following content I would not like to see
+The following content I would not like to see on ThePlaz.com
 *Excessive profanity
 *Violence, racial intolerance, or advocate against any individual, group, or organization
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 ===PlazWiki may contain other objectional content===
-ThePlaz.com may contain objectinal content, which may or may not be removed.  Content may have been added by other users, which do not meet these guidelines.   There will be some delay before it is removed, and it will always remain in page history.
+ThePlaz.com may contain objectinal content, which may or may not be removed.  Content may have been added by other users, which do not meet these guidelines.   There will be some delay before it is removed, and it will always remain in page history.  In addition, ThePlaz.com may contain my opinions or discussions on these topics.  This will not be removed.
 *ThePlaz.com may discuss words or language that are considered profane, vulgar or offensive by some readers.
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 Our policy is to comply with all intellectual property laws and to act quickly upon receiving any notice of claimed infringement. If you believe that your work has been reproduced on this website in a manner that constitutes copyright infringement, please let us know immediately by leaving a message [http://theplaz.com/wiki/index.php?title=User_talk:ThePlaz&action=edit&section=new here]
 ==Copyright==
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 ===Plagiarism===
-ThePlaz.com is strongly against plagiarism.  Homework and school projects posted on ThePlaz.com are for your convenience only.  They are to teach and support other people and students through producing their own works.  '''Direct copying is not only wrong but illegal!'''  The [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5] licence ''requires'' attribution of the work.  Also, any derivative works must be licensed under the above license.
+ThePlaz.com is strongly against plagiarism.  Homework and school projects posted on ThePlaz.com are for your convenience and help only.  They are to teach and support other people and students through producing their own works.  '''Direct copying is not only wrong but illegal!'''  The [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5] licence ''requires'' attribution of the work.  Also, any derivative works must be licensed under the above license.
 ==Conclusion==

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 ==Privacy Policy==
-'''All information posted to this wiki/website can or will be displayed to the general public.  No privacy can be assured.'''
+'''All information posted to this wiki/website can or will be displayed to the general public.  No privacy can be assured.'''  However, we will not share your email unless you post it somewhere, or our software displays it.
 ===Confidentiality and Transmissions over the Internet===