Terms of Use

1. Disclaimer

The information available on Special Mentality (specialmentality.com) is provided for informational purposes only and is offered “as is.” Special Mentality (specialmentality.com) makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy, quality, or completeness of the information. Special Mentality (specialmentality.com) shall not be held responsible or liable for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information, nor for any reliance placed on the information by users. Users are solely responsible for verifying the information’s suitability for their personal use.

2. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use as needed. We recommend that you regularly review this page. Any updates will be posted on Special Mentality (specialmentality.com) and will become effective upon posting. Your continued use of Special Mentality (specialmentality.com) indicates your agreement with and acceptance of these changes.

3. Our Privacy Policy

For more details on how data is collected, used, and disclosed on or through our site, please refer to our Privacy Policy. We encourage you to read it.

4. Intellectual Property

Your Limited License to Our Intellectual Property

The materials presented and showcased on Special Mentality (specialmentality.com), which include, but are not limited to, text, software, photographs, graphics, illustrations, artwork, video, music, sound, names, logos, trademarks, and service marks, are the exclusive property of Special Mentality (specialmentality.com), its affiliates, or licensors, and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws. You are permitted to use such content solely for your personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to modify, reproduce, transmit, distribute, disseminate, sell, publish, broadcast, or circulate any such material without obtaining prior written consent from Special Mentality (specialmentality.com). Special Mentality (specialmentality.com) grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to use the site and any materials on the site for non-commercial purposes, subject to compliance with these Terms of Use.

Special Mentality Trademarks and Logos

The terms Special Mentality, specialmentality.com, and other Special Mentality trademarks and service marks, along with all associated names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans, are the registered trademarks of Special Mentality (specialmentality.com), its affiliates, or licensors. You may not use these marks without obtaining prior written consent from Special Mentality (specialmentality.com). All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans found on the site belong to their respective owners and are their trademarks.

5. Reliance on Information on Site

Review of Site Content

We are not obligated to, and you should not expect us to, review the content on Special Mentality (specialmentality.com), including User Contributions (defined below) or contributions by our independent contributors.

About Our Contributors

Special Mentality (specialmentality.com) engages content providers as independent contractor contributors to the site, each specializing in specific subject matters. Special Mentality (specialmentality.com) does not represent or guarantee that any contributor possesses a particular level of expertise, knowledge, qualifications, or credentials related to their subject matter contributions. When we refer to a contributor as an “expert,” we rely on the information they provide without independently verifying their qualifications or credentials. Special Mentality (specialmentality.com) is not obligated to monitor, research, or confirm the content contributed by these individuals. Contributors, even if identified as experts, are not employees of Special Mentality (specialmentality.com) or its affiliates. Special Mentality (specialmentality.com) cannot and does not vouch for the accuracy, completeness, or truthfulness of their qualifications or credentials, or those of any other users of the site.

Limitations of Site Content

Please do not rely on the content on Special Mentality (specialmentality.com), including User Contributions and content from our independent contractor contributors, as it is provided for general informational purposes only. This content cannot account for your unique circumstances and needs. You acknowledge and agree that any reliance or actions taken in violation of your agreement with us are solely at your own risk, and Special Mentality (specialmentality.com) bears no responsibility or liability. Additionally, you acknowledge and agree that communications on or through the site, whether with content providers or other users, are at your own risk and do not enjoy the same privileges or confidentiality obligations that may apply when seeking professional advice independently.

6. Prohibited Uses of the Site

You may use Special Mentality (specialmentality.com) solely for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You agree not to use Special Mentality (specialmentality.com):

  1. In any manner that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international laws or regulations.
  2. For the purpose of exploiting, harming, or attempting to exploit or harm minors in any way, including exposing them to inappropriate content, soliciting personally identifiable information, or any other harmful activity.
  3. To transmit or solicit the sending of any advertising or promotional material, such as “junk mail,” “chain letters,” “spam,” or similar unsolicited solicitations.
  4. To impersonate or attempt to impersonate Special Mentality (specialmentality.com), a Special Mentality (specialmentality.com) employee, another user, or any other person or entity, including using email addresses or screen names associated with any of the aforementioned.
  5. To engage in any conduct that may restrict or inhibit the use or enjoyment of Special Mentality (specialmentality.com) by others, or which, as determined by us, may harm Special Mentality (specialmentality.com) or its users or expose them to liability.

Additionally, you agree not to:

  1. “Scrape” or extract data from Special Mentality (specialmentality.com), whether manually or through automated means, for commercial, marketing, or data compilation purposes.
  2. Introduce any malicious software, including viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other harmful materials or mechanisms.
  3. Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any part of Special Mentality (specialmentality.com), the server where it is hosted, or any server, computer, or database connected to Special Mentality (specialmentality.com).
  4. Otherwise attempt to disrupt the proper functioning of Special Mentality (specialmentality.com).

7. Content You Share on the Site

User Contributions

Special Mentality (specialmentality.com) provides interactive features such as message boards, chat rooms, personal profiles, forums, review and ratings sections, bulletin boards, and more (referred to as “Interactive Services”). These Interactive Services enable users to post, submit, publish, display, or transmit comments, content, or materials (referred to as “User Contributions”) on or through the site.

Protection of Personal Information

When you choose to share personal information (e.g., username, email address) on the site, such as in forums or chat rooms, please be aware that this information may be accessible via search engines, collected by others, and may lead to unsolicited contact from third parties. To safeguard your own privacy and security, we strongly recommend refraining from posting any personal or sensitive information on our site.

Non-Confidential User Contributions

Any User Contribution you post on the site will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. By providing User Contributions on the site, you grant Special Mentality (specialmentality.com), its affiliates, service providers, and their respective licensees, successors, and assigns the perpetual right to use, reproduce, modify, perform, display, distribute, and disclose such material to third parties for any purpose.

Your Representations and Warranties

You affirm and guarantee that:

  1. You possess or control all rights pertaining to the User Contributions and have the authority to grant the license described above to us, our affiliates, and service providers, as well as to each of their respective licensees, successors, and assigns.
  2. All of your User Contributions adhere to and will continue to adhere to these Terms of Use.

You acknowledge and understand that you bear responsibility for any User Contributions you submit or contribute. You, not Special Mentality (specialmentality.com), hold full accountability for such content, including its legality, reliability, accuracy, and appropriateness. We are not responsible for, nor liable to, any third party regarding the content or accuracy of any User Contributions posted by you or any other user of Special Mentality (specialmentality.com).

Monitoring and Enforcement; Termination

We retain the right to:

  1. Remove or decline to post any User Contributions at our sole discretion, for any reason or no reason.
  2. Take any action regarding any User Contribution that we believe, in our sole discretion, is necessary or appropriate, including if we suspect that such User Contribution violates the Terms of Use, including the content standards described below, infringes upon any intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity, poses a threat to the personal safety of site users or the public, or could result in liability for Special Mentality (specialmentality.com).
  3. Disclose your identity or other information about you to any third party asserting that material posted by you violates their rights, including intellectual property rights or their right to privacy.
  4. Pursue appropriate legal action, including, but not limited to, involving law enforcement, in response to any illegal or unauthorized use of the site.
  5. Terminate or suspend your access to all or a portion of the site for any reason or no reason, including, but not limited to, any violation of these Terms of Use.

Cooperation with Law Enforcement

We reserve the right to fully cooperate with any law enforcement authorities or court orders that request or direct us to disclose the identity or other information related to anyone posting any materials on or through Special Mentality (specialmentality.com). By using the site, you waive and hold harmless Special Mentality (specialmentality.com), its affiliates, agents, licensees, and service providers from any claims arising from actions taken by any of the aforementioned parties during or as a result of their investigations, as well as from any actions taken as a consequence of investigations by either Special Mentality (specialmentality.com) or law enforcement authorities.

Limited Review of User Content

Please note that we cannot and do not undertake to review all material before it is posted on Special Mentality (specialmentality.com), and we cannot guarantee the prompt removal of objectionable material once it has been posted. As a result, we assume no liability for any action or inaction concerning transmissions, communications, or content provided by any user or third party. We bear no liability or responsibility to anyone for the performance or nonperformance of the activities described in this section.

Content Standards

These content standards apply to all User Contributions and the use of Interactive Services. User Contributions must, in their entirety, comply with all applicable federal, state, local, and international laws and regulations. Without limiting the foregoing, User Contributions must not:

  1. Contain material that is defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable.
  2. Promote sexually explicit or pornographic material, violence, or discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
  3. Infringe upon any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other intellectual property or other rights of any other person.
  4. Violate the legal rights (including the rights of publicity and privacy) of others or contain material that could lead to civil or criminal liability under applicable laws or regulations, or that may otherwise conflict with these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.
  5. Be likely to deceive any person.
  6. Promote any illegal activity or advocate, promote, or assist in any unlawful act.
  7. Cause annoyance, inconvenience, or needless anxiety, or be likely to upset, harass, embarrass, alarm, or annoy any other person.
  8. Impersonate any person or misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization.
  9. Promote commercial activities or sales, such as contests, sweepstakes, sales promotions, barter, or advertising.
  10. Create the false impression that they originate from or are endorsed by us or any other person or entity, if that is not the case.

8. Your Indemnification of Us

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Special Mentality (specialmentality.com), its officers, directors, owners, employees, agents, information providers, affiliates, licensors, and licensees (collectively referred to as the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all liability and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by the Indemnified Parties in connection with any claim arising from:

(a) Any User Contributions made by you.

(b) Any breach by you or any user of your account of these Terms of Use or any representations, warranties, and covenants contained in these Terms of Use.

You agree to cooperate fully and reasonably in the defense of any such claim. Special Mentality (specialmentality.com) reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you.

9. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER

Special Mentality (specialmentality.com) is provided on an “as is” basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. This includes but is not limited to warranties of title or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The only warranties that are applicable to these Terms of Use are those which are imposed by law and cannot be excluded, restricted, or modified.

We do not endorse and are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any opinions, advice, or statements on Special Mentality (specialmentality.com). The information, facts, and opinions provided on the site should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.

10. LIABILITY DISCLAIMER

Your use of Special Mentality (specialmentality.com) is at your own risk. Neither Special Mentality (specialmentality.com) nor any of its subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates, agents, representatives, or licensors (including our independent contractor contributors) shall be liable to you or anyone else for any loss or injury, or for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or similar damages arising from your access or use of the site, your inability to access or use the site, or any action taken in response to or as a result of any information available on the site.

By using the site, you hereby waive any and all claims against Special Mentality (specialmentality.com) and its subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates, agents, representatives, and licensors (including our independent contractor contributors) arising from your use of the site and the information available thereon.

11. Third-Party Links, Advertisements, Websites, and Content

We do not conduct reviews or monitoring of any websites, advertisements, or other media linked to or accessible through Special Mentality (specialmentality.com), and we are not accountable for the content of any such third-party advertisements or linked websites.

Prior to making any purchases of third-party products or services described on Special Mentality (specialmentality.com), it is advisable to verify pricing, product quality, and other information necessary to make an informed purchase. Neither Special Mentality (specialmentality.com) nor its parent company, nor any of its subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates, agents, representatives, or licensors, will bear any liability arising from your purchases of third-party products or services based on the information provided on the site. Furthermore, we shall not be involved in or review complaints related to such purchases.

12. Disputes

These Terms of Use and any disputes arising from or related to Special Mentality (specialmentality.com) shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles. In the event of any such dispute, you irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in the State of New York, County of New York.

Any cause of action or claim you may have arising from or relating to these Terms of Use or Special Mentality (specialmentality.com) must be initiated within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues. Otherwise, such cause of action or claim is permanently barred, and you hereby agree to waive such cause of action or claim after such date.

13. Waiver and Severability

Special Mentality’s (specialmentality.com) failure to enforce any term or condition outlined in these Terms of Use does not constitute a waiver of that term or condition, nor does it constitute a waiver of any other term or condition. The failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms of Use also does not imply a waiver of that right or provision.

If a court or other competent tribunal determines that any provision of these Terms of Use is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, that provision will be either removed or limited to the minimum extent necessary to ensure that the remaining provisions of the Terms of Use remain in full force and effect.

If you would like to notify us of the infringing material, you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or activity, we encourage you to contact us via contact page.

Sincerely,

The SpecialMentality.com Team