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Terms of Use

Last updated: November 23, 2025

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using The Fallacy Guide ("the Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this Website.

Purpose and Scope

The Fallacy Guide is an educational reference website designed to help users identify and understand logical fallacies. The content is provided for informational and educational purposes only.

Use License

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

  • Access and browse the Website for personal, educational, or professional use
  • Reference and cite content with proper attribution
  • Share links to the Website

You may not:

  • Republish, redistribute, or sell the content without permission
  • Modify or create derivative works for commercial purposes
  • Use automated tools to scrape or download content in bulk
  • Use the content in a misleading or defamatory manner

Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied.

  • We make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content
  • Content may contain errors, omissions, or outdated information
  • We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted or error-free

Not Professional Advice

The content on this Website is for educational purposes only and does not constitute:

  • Legal, financial, medical, or professional advice
  • A substitute for professional consultation
  • Coaching, training, or formal education

Always consult with qualified professionals for matters requiring expert guidance.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Fallacy Guide and its contributors shall not be liable for any damages arising from:

  • Use or inability to use the Website
  • Reliance on any content provided
  • Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data

Content Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and well-researched content, the field of logic and rhetoric includes varied interpretations and classifications. Users should:

  • Verify information from multiple sources
  • Consider context when applying concepts
  • Exercise critical judgment in all cases

Open Source

This project is open source and maintained in a public repository. Contributions and corrections are welcome through the project's repository according to its license terms.

Intellectual Property

Content on this Website draws from public domain sources, academic literature, and original compilation. While individual fallacy concepts are not copyrightable, the specific explanations, organization, and presentation are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate courts.

Contact

For questions about these terms, please contact us through our GitHub repository.