TROOPH.ORG | TERMS OF SERVICE

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing Trooph.org (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site. We are the "Official BS Inspector," and these are the rules of the bureau.

2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE

Trooph.org provides news aggregation, metadata analysis, and community-driven "truth" and "unity" ratings (the "Services"). We utilize third-party APIs and RSS feeds to cluster and present news stories for the purpose of accountability and media literacy.

3. SATIRE AND INFORMATION DISCLAIMER

The Persona: While Trooph.org is dedicated to identifying truth and calling out abuses, much of our branding, including the "Official BS Inspector" persona, is satirical and for entertainment purposes.

No Professional Advice: Information provided on the Site is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or professional advice.

Third-Party Content: Trooph.org aggregates content from third-party sources. We do not guarantee the accuracy, integrity, or quality of such content.

4. USER ACCOUNTS AND CONDUCT (CLERK AUTH)

To use certain features (upvoting, messaging, subscriptions), you must create an account via our authentication provider (Clerk).

Responsibility: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account.

Prohibited Conduct: You agree not to use the Site to harass, abuse, or spread verified misinformation. We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate our "Unity and Tolerance" mission.

5. THE "TROOPH" RATING SYSTEM

User upvotes and "BS Ratings" are expressions of community opinion and do not constitute a legal judgment of fact. Trooph.org reserves the right to moderate ratings that appear to be the result of automated "bot" activity or coordinated manipulation.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Our Content: The Trooph.org logo, the "Official BS Inspector" brand, and our original investigative articles are the property of Trooph.org.

Fair Use: We aggregate news snippets and headlines under Fair Use principles for the purpose of criticism, comment, and news reporting. If you are a copyright holder and believe your work has been used improperly, please contact our DMCA agent at [Insert Email].

7. SUBSCRIPTIONS AND NOVELTIES (STRIPE)

Payments for premium tiers or merchandise are processed through Stripe.

Refunds: [Insert your refund policy, e.g., "All sales of digital subscriptions are final."]

Shipping: Apparel and novelties are subject to our standard Shipping & Returns policy.

8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Trooph.org and its founders shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the Site or the "truth" ratings provided by the community. You use the Site at your own risk.

9. GOVERNING LAW

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

10. CHANGES TO TERMS

The Bureau of Trooph reserves the right to update these terms at any time. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the new terms.