Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Harmed By Design ("the Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Website.

Independent Publication & No Affiliation

Harmed By Design is an independent educational publication. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to any defendant, plaintiff, law firm, court, or party named in MDL 3047 or any related litigation. References to companies, individuals, or legal proceedings on this Website are made solely for purposes of news reporting, public commentary, and education.

This Website does not represent the views or positions of any party to the litigation. Any opinions expressed are those of Harmed By Design's editorial team and do not constitute the position of any court, attorney, or litigant.

Educational Purpose

The content on this Website is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing on this Website constitutes:

• Legal advice or a legal opinion
• Medical or mental health advice
• Professional guidance of any kind
• A solicitation or advertisement for legal services

If you require legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, please seek professional help.

Trademark Notice

All company names, product names, logos, and brand names referenced on this Website are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement, affiliation, or sponsorship. Specifically:

• Meta®, Facebook®, Instagram®, WhatsApp®, and Messenger® are registered trademarks of Meta Platforms, Inc.
• TikTok® is a registered trademark of ByteDance Ltd.
• Snapchat® is a registered trademark of Snap Inc.
• YouTube® is a registered trademark of Google LLC / Alphabet Inc.

These marks are used on this Website solely for purposes of identification and commentary in connection with reporting on matters of public interest, consistent with nominative fair use principles. No commercial use of these marks is intended or should be inferred.

Fair Use Notice

This Website may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We make such material available for purposes of criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. We believe this constitutes "fair use" of such material as provided for in Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 107).

Quoted material from public court filings, congressional testimony, sworn depositions, published news reports, and other publicly available sources is reproduced for commentary and educational purposes. All such material is attributed to its original source wherever possible.

If you believe that material on this Website infringes your copyright, please see the "Copyright Complaints (DMCA)" section below.

Opinion & Editorial Content

This Website contains a mix of factual reporting and editorial commentary. Factual claims are sourced and attributed. Analysis, characterizations, and conclusions drawn from publicly available evidence represent the opinions of the authors and should be understood as protected commentary on matters of significant public concern, not assertions of undisputed fact. Readers are encouraged to review primary sources and form their own conclusions.

Intellectual Property

Original content on this Website, including text, graphics, data compilations, and software, is the property of Harmed By Design or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws.

You may use our original content for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes, provided you include proper attribution. For other uses, please contact us.

Photographs of public figures used on this Website are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and used under applicable Creative Commons licenses. Attribution details are provided where required by the respective license terms.

Data Sources and Accuracy

We strive to provide accurate information sourced from:

• Public court records and legal filings
• Congressional testimony and government reports
• Peer-reviewed research publications
• Reputable news organizations
• Publicly disclosed corporate documents

However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of all information. Legal proceedings are dynamic, and information may change. All defendants in the referenced litigation deny the allegations against them and are presumed innocent unless and until a court rules otherwise. Please verify critical information through primary sources.

User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website's operation
• Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without permission

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL HARMED BY DESIGN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE.

Copyright Complaints (DMCA)

If you believe that material on this Website infringes your copyright, you may submit a notice pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512) by providing the following information in writing to our designated agent:

• Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
• Identification of the material on our Website that you claim is infringing, with enough detail for us to locate it
• Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf
• Your physical or electronic signature

Send DMCA notices to: [email protected] with the subject line "DMCA Notice."

External Links

Our Website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in the Northern District of California.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at:

[email protected]