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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
LEGAL

Terms of Service

The terms governing use of MAP services, the MAP API, and MAP Verified™ context records.

Last updated: June 2026

1. Acceptance

By accessing mediaalertpress.com or using the MAP API, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use MAP services.

2. Use of MAP services

MAP services are provided for informational and research purposes. MAP Verified™ context records document the observable information environment around publisher content — they are not legal determinations, defamation findings, or endorsements. You may not use MAP context records to defame, harass, or commercially harm any publisher without independent verification.

3. API usage

API access is subject to rate limits specified in your API agreement. You may not resell raw MAP API data without a commercial data license. Attribution is required when publishing MAP context records or MIQ index data.

4. Intellectual property

MAP Verified™, MAP Context™, MAP Intelligence Quotient™, and MIQ™ are trademarks of Media Alert Press. The MAP verification methodology is proprietary. The MAP ledger data is published as open data under CC-BY 4.0.

5. Disclaimers

MAP context records reflect the best available evidence at the time of assessment. MAP is not liable for editorial decisions made by third parties based on MAP context records. Context records may change as publisher behavior changes.

6. Governing law

These terms are governed by applicable law. Disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration.

7. Contact

Legal inquiries: legal@mediaalertpress.com

8. Disclaimer of warranties

MAP services, including the AI verification tools, API, data, and aggregated content, are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranty of any kind, express or implied. MAP does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of any context record or recommendation. Verification results generated by AI are probabilistic and informational only, and should not be treated as certified fact, legal advice, or financial guidance. MAP does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free service. All implied warranties, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are disclaimed to the fullest extent permitted by law. MAP does not provide legal, investment, tax, medical, or professional advice; consult a qualified professional before acting on any MAP output.

9. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Media Alert Press LLC’s aggregate liability for any claim arising from these terms or the services will not exceed the greater of the fees you paid us in the twelve months before the claim, or $100. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including lost profits or data. This limitation does not apply to liability for gross negligence, willful misconduct, fraud, or claims that cannot lawfully be limited under applicable consumer protection law.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Media Alert Press LLC, its officers, employees, and agents from claims arising out of your misuse of the services, your violation of these terms or applicable law, or content you submit through the services. We reserve the right to assume control of the defense of any matter subject to indemnification by you.

11. Arbitration; waiver of jury trial and class action

Except for claims seeking injunctive relief to protect intellectual property or confidential information, or individual small-claims actions, any dispute arising from these terms or the services will be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules, conducted in Sheridan County, Wyoming. You and Media Alert Press LLC each waive the right to a jury trial and to participate in a class, collective, or representative action. If you are a consumer, you may opt out of this arbitration agreement within 30 days of first using the services by emailing legal@mediaalertpress.com with your name, email, and a clear statement that you are opting out.

12. Injunctive relief

Notwithstanding the arbitration agreement above, Media Alert Press LLC may seek immediate injunctive or equitable relief in the state or federal courts of Sheridan County, Wyoming to prevent unauthorized access to our systems, misuse of our AI verification models, infringement of our intellectual property, or disclosure of confidential information including our verification methodology.

13. Force majeure

Media Alert Press LLC is not liable for any failure or delay in performance caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, internet or cloud infrastructure outages, cyberattacks, or failures of third-party AI models, APIs, or data feeds we rely on. We will make commercially reasonable efforts to restore service and will notify affected users of any material disruption.

14. General provisions

These terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any referenced policies, are the entire agreement between you and Media Alert Press LLC regarding the services. We may update these terms at any time; continued use after a change constitutes acceptance. We may assign these terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets; you may not assign your rights without our written consent. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remainder stays in effect. Notices to us should go to legal@mediaalertpress.com or Media Alert Press LLC, 30 N Gould St Ste N, Sheridan, WY 82801. These terms are governed by Wyoming law.