Terms & Conditions

Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website operated by Global Business Compliance Foundation (“GBCF,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

By accessing or using this website, submitting information, contacting us, or interacting with any website feature, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use this website.

Informational and Public-Interest Purpose

The information provided on this website is for general informational, educational, research, and public-interest purposes only.

Nothing on this website constitutes legal advice, regulatory advice, professional consulting, a formal investigation, or a guarantee of action or outcome.

GBCF may publish information, research notes, public-interest reports, compliance alerts, or marketplace accountability materials at its discretion. We reserve the right to modify, remove, update, or discontinue any website content or activity at any time without prior notice.

Use of the Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

You may not use this website to:

• Submit false, misleading, defamatory, unlawful, or malicious information;

• Impersonate another person, company, organization, platform, regulator, or rights holder;

• Upload malware, harmful code, spam, or abusive content;

• Interfere with the security, operation, or accessibility of the website;

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, forms, databases, email accounts, or service providers;

• Use our name, content, reports, or materials in a misleading or unauthorized manner.

We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or block access to the website where we believe misuse, abuse, unlawful conduct, or security risk may be involved.

Reports, Submissions, and Evidence

Our website may allow users to submit reports, complaints, evidence, product information, marketplace links, documents, screenshots, or other materials relating to misleading claims, unsafe products, certification concerns, regulatory compliance risks, or similar matters.

By submitting information to us, you represent that:

• The information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge;

• You have the legal right or authorization to submit the information;

• Your submission does not violate confidentiality obligations, trade secret restrictions, court orders, platform rules, privacy rights, or applicable laws;

• Your submission is not made for harassment, extortion, retaliation, market manipulation, or other improper purposes.

Submitting information does not create any obligation for GBCF to review, investigate, publish, report, escalate, respond to, or take action on the submission.

We may accept, reject, prioritize, verify, redact, summarize, archive, publish, or use submitted materials at our discretion, subject to our Privacy Policy and applicable law.

No Attorney-Client or Professional Relationship

Use of this website, submission of information, or communication with GBCF does not create an attorney-client relationship, consultant-client relationship, fiduciary relationship, agency relationship, or other professional relationship.

GBCF is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. If you need legal advice, you should consult a qualified attorney.

Public Reports and Accountability Actions

GBCF may, where appropriate, use information from public sources, submitted materials, marketplace listings, regulatory databases, product documentation, complaints, or other sources to prepare public-interest materials.

These may include, but are not limited to:

• Compliance alerts;

• Research summaries;

• Evidence-based reports;

• Platform notices;

• Regulatory referrals;

• Public education materials;

• Marketplace accountability actions.

We aim to act in good faith and based on available information, but we do not guarantee that all information on the website is complete, current, error-free, or applicable to every situation.

We may update, correct, revise, or remove materials when we determine it is appropriate.

Donations and Payments

If donation or payment functionality is available through this website, donations or payments may be processed by third-party providers.

Unless otherwise stated, donations are voluntary and do not purchase services, influence investigations, guarantee action, or create any right to direct GBCF’s activities.

Any payment, donation, processing fee, refund, receipt, tax treatment, or payment dispute may also be subject to the terms and policies of the relevant third-party payment or donation provider.

GBCF makes no representation on this website regarding any donor’s tax treatment. You should consult your own tax advisor regarding deductibility or reporting obligations.

Third-Party Links and Services

This website may contain links to third-party websites, marketplace listings, regulatory agencies, platforms, payment processors, donation tools, social media pages, or external resources.

These links are provided for convenience, reference, or informational purposes only. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party websites, services, content, policies, availability, security, or practices.

The inclusion of a third-party link does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, partnership, or approval unless expressly stated.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, design elements, reports, page layouts, logos, names, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to GBCF unless otherwise indicated.

You may view and share website content for lawful, non-commercial, informational purposes, provided that you do not alter the content, misrepresent its source, or use it in a misleading manner.

You may not copy, reproduce, modify, republish, sell, exploit, or use our materials for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

No Warranty

This website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, GBCF makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the website, its content, submissions, third-party links, public reports, or any related activities.

We do not guarantee that:

• The website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free;

• Any content will be complete, accurate, current, or suitable for a particular purpose;

• Any report or submission will result in action by platforms, regulators, companies, or other parties;

• Any marketplace listing, product, claim, certification, or company will be reviewed or addressed.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, GBCF, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, contractors, partners, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from or relating to your use of the website, reliance on website content, submission of information, third-party links, donations, or any related activity.

This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, loss of business, reputational harm, data loss, platform account action, regulatory consequences, or business interruption.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless GBCF, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, contractors, partners, contributors, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, or expenses arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the website;

• Your violation of these Terms;

• Your submission of false, unlawful, confidential, infringing, defamatory, or unauthorized information;

• Your violation of any third-party rights or applicable law.

Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and handle information.

By using this website or submitting information to us, you acknowledge that you have reviewed our Privacy Policy.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our website, activities, legal requirements, or organizational practices.

The updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the website after updates are posted means you accept the revised Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms, this website, or your use of this website shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Delaware, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

Contact Information

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

Global Business Compliance Foundation
Email: contact@gbcf.ngo
Website: www.gbcf.ngo