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The rules governing use of this site and its content.

Site Access

This site is freely accessible to all visitors. No registration is required for basic access to our content and research materials.

Intellectual Property

Creative Commons License

Content published on this site — including text, research findings, and original analysis — is released under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license unless otherwise noted.

Attribution Required: When reproducing or adapting our content, you must provide appropriate credit to this site, include a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made.

User-Submitted Content

Uploaded documents and images submitted by contributors retain their original licenses. Submitters are responsible for ensuring they have the right to share submitted materials.

User Conduct

By using this site, you agree to the following conduct guidelines. These rules exist to maintain a safe, productive environment for research and discussion.

No Posting of Classified Material

Do not submit or share classified information. See our Legal Policy for details.

No Trespassing Guidance

Do not post instructions, maps, or guidance for gaining unauthorized access to any facility.

No Harassment

Do not harass contributors, sources, or site team members. Personal attacks, threats, and doxxing are prohibited.

No Security Exploitation

Do not post information that could facilitate unauthorized access, security exploitation, or harm to persons or property.

Disclaimer of Liability

Important Legal Notice

Research and Educational Purposes Only. Information provided on this site is for research, educational, and informational purposes only. It does not constitute professional advice of any kind.

No Warranty on Accuracy. We make no warranties, express or implied, about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the facility records, documents, or analysis published on this site. Information may be incomplete, outdated, or contain errors.

Editorial Assessments Only. Confidence grades assigned to facilities (Confirmed, Corroborated, Unverified, Disputed, Debunked) are editorial assessments reflecting our evaluation of available evidence. They are not legal certifications, government endorsements, or guarantees of accuracy.

No Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, this site and its operators shall not be held liable for any damages arising from the use of, reliance on, or decisions made based on information published on this site.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America and the State of [Applicable State], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

By using this site, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located within the United States for any disputes arising from these terms or your use of this site.

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