Terms of Use

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE.

This Terms of Use agreement (the “Agreement”) is a binding contract between you (“you” or “User”) and Stain Wiki (“Stain Wiki,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) that governs your access to and use of the Stain Wiki website located at https://stainwiki.org, including all content, features, and services provided on or through it (collectively, the “Website”).

By visiting or using the Website, you acknowledge and agree to this Agreement and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference. If you do not agree, do not access or use the Website.

The Website is intended for users who have reached the age of majority in their place of residence and who can form a binding contract. By using the Website, you represent that you meet these requirements.

1. Changes to the Terms of Use

We may modify these Terms at our discretion. Updates are effective upon posting and apply to all use of the Website thereafter. Your continued use of the Website following any changes signifies your acceptance. Please review this page periodically to stay informed of updates.

2. Accessing the Website and Account Security

We may alter, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the Website, or any content or service, without notice. We will not be liable if all or any part of the Website is unavailable at any time. We may restrict access to some areas, or the entire Website, for any users as needed.

If you create an account or are provided with a username, password, or other security information, you must keep those credentials confidential and not share them. You agree to notify us promptly of any unauthorized use of your account or any security breach, and to sign out at the end of each session.

We may disable any account, username, password, or other identifier at any time for any reason, including if we believe you have violated this Agreement.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

The Website and all materials on it—including text, cleaning guides, illustrations, logos, images, video, audio, design, selection, and arrangement—are owned by Stain Wiki or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

We grant you a limited license to use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. Except as permitted below, you may not copy, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display or perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any materials from the Website.

  • Your device may temporarily store materials in RAM incidental to viewing them.
  • Your browser may automatically cache files for display optimization.
  • You may print or download a reasonable number of Website pages for personal, non-commercial use, without further reproduction, publication, or distribution.

You must not:

  • Alter copies of any Website materials.
  • Use images, videos, audio, or graphics without the accompanying text.
  • Remove or modify any copyright, trademark, or proprietary rights notices on copies of materials.

No ownership rights in the Website or its content are transferred to you. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Stain Wiki and its licensors.

4. User Contributions

The Website may include forums, comments, message boards, Q&A areas, profiles, and other interactive features (collectively, “Interactive Services”) that allow users to post, submit, or transmit content (“User Contributions”).

All User Contributions must comply with the Content Standards below. User Contributions are considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. By posting User Contributions, you grant Stain Wiki and its service providers a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, non-exclusive, transferable, and sublicensable license to use, host, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display such content for any purpose.

You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or control all rights in your User Contributions and have the authority to grant the license above.
  • Your User Contributions comply with this Agreement.

You are solely responsible for your User Contributions, including their legality, reliability, accuracy, and appropriateness. We are not responsible or liable to any third party for User Contributions posted by you or any other user.

5. Content Standards

These standards apply to all User Contributions and use of Interactive Services. User Contributions must comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Without limitation, content must not:

  • Contain defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable material.
  • Promote sexually explicit content, violence, or discrimination based on protected characteristics.
  • Infringe any intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights of others.
  • Violate any law or give rise to civil or criminal liability, or conflict with this Agreement or our Privacy Policy.
  • Be false, misleading, or likely to deceive.
  • Promote illegal activity or encourage unlawful acts.
  • Cause needless anxiety, harassment, or be likely to upset, embarrass, or alarm others.
  • Impersonate any person or misrepresent your affiliation.
  • Include commercial activities such as contests, sweepstakes, barter, or advertising.
  • Suggest approval, sponsorship, or endorsement by Stain Wiki where none exists.
  • Encourage hazardous cleaning practices or unsafe handling of chemicals.

6. Monitoring and Enforcement; Termination

We may, at our discretion:

  • Remove or refuse to post any User Contributions for any reason.
  • Take action regarding any User Contribution we believe violates this Agreement, infringes rights, threatens safety, or could create liability for Stain Wiki.
  • Disclose your identity or information to third parties alleging that your content violates their rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights.
  • Refer matters to law enforcement and pursue legal remedies for illegal or unauthorized use of the Website.
  • Terminate or suspend access to all or part of the Website for any or no reason, including violations of this Agreement.

We may cooperate with law enforcement or comply with court orders that request or direct the disclosure of information relating to anyone posting materials on or through the Website.

7. Reliance on Information Posted

Content on the Website is provided for general informational purposes regarding stain removal and cleaning. Stain outcomes depend on many factors, including fabric type, dyes, finishes, age of the stain, and prior treatments. Always read and follow manufacturer care labels, test methods and products on a hidden area first, ventilate appropriately, and use protective gear when needed. We do not guarantee results, and you use any tips, methods, or product suggestions at your own risk.

We make no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the information. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. The Website may include content from third parties; such opinions and statements are those of their authors alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of Stain Wiki.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

Your use of the Website, its content, and any services or items obtained through the Website is at your sole risk. The Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. Without limiting the foregoing, Stain Wiki does not warrant that the Website will be accurate, complete, secure, reliable, error-free, uninterrupted, or that defects will be corrected.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Stain Wiki disclaims all warranties, express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, so these limitations may not apply to you.

Nothing in this section affects any warranties that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event will Stain Wiki, its affiliates, licensors, service providers, employees, agents, officers, or directors be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or business interruption, arising out of or in connection with your use of or inability to use the Website or any linked sites or content, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise, even if foreseeable. This includes, without limitation, damages resulting from cleaning or treatment methods described on the Website.

Nothing in this section limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Stain Wiki, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against all claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of this Agreement or your use of the Website, including your User Contributions, your misuse of Website content, or your use of information obtained from the Website.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Agreement and any dispute or claim relating to it or the Website (including non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by the internal laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to conflict of laws principles.

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Website will be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its then-current Commercial Arbitration Rules, except as modified herein. Arbitration will be conducted in the State of Michigan or by video conference, at the arbitrator’s discretion.

The arbitrator has exclusive authority to resolve questions regarding the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, or formation of this Agreement. Judgment on the arbitrator’s award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.

Each party will bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs and will share equally the arbitrator’s fees and administrative costs, unless the arbitrator decides otherwise. You agree to waive any right to a jury trial and to participate in a class, collective, or representative action.

12. Arbitration

At Stain Wiki’s sole option, any dispute arising from or relating to this Agreement or your use of the Website may be submitted to final and binding arbitration under the AAA’s rules applying Michigan law. This section is intended to be interpreted broadly to permit arbitration to the fullest extent permitted by law.

13. Limitation on Time to File Claims

Any cause of action or claim you may have arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Website must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim accrues; otherwise, it is permanently barred.

14. Waiver and Severability

No waiver by Stain Wiki of any term or condition is a continuing waiver or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure to enforce a provision does not constitute a waiver. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional policies posted on the Website, constitutes the entire agreement between you and Stain Wiki regarding the Website and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, whether written or oral.

16. Your Comments and Concerns

To submit notices of claimed copyright infringement, or for feedback, technical support, or other communications about the Website, please use our contact page: contact us.