Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Snopes website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Services"). By using our Services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

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1. Acceptance of Terms By accessing or using Snopes, you agree to be bound by these Terms, including any updates and modifications that we may publish from time to time. Your continued use of our Services constitutes your acceptance of any such changes.

 

2. Changes to the Terms We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or by email. Your continued use of the Services following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

 

3. Subscription Services Snopes offers various subscription plans that provide enhanced features such as an ad-free experience, a member-only newsletter, and unlimited usage of the Snopes mobile app. By subscribing to our Services, you agree to the following terms:

 

3.1 Subscription and Payment Terms

  • Plans and Pricing: Subscription plans are available at various price points (ranging from approximately $3 to $30 per month) as chosen by you. You will have the option to support our fact-checking work at a level that reflects your preferences.
  • Billing: All subscription fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis (monthly, quarterly or annually) depending on the plan you select.
  • Payment Authorization: By providing your payment information, you authorize us to charge the applicable fees to your payment method on a recurring basis.

3.2 Automatic Renewal

  • Renewal Process: Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the next scheduled billing date.

3.3 Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation Rights: You may cancel your subscription at any time by following the instructions provided in your account settings or by using our contact form.
  • Continued Access: Upon cancellation, you will retain full access to all subscription benefits (e.g., ad-free experience, member-only newsletter, unlimited mobile app usage, etc.) until the end of your current billing period. No prorated refunds will be issued for any unused portion of the subscription term.
  • Reactivation: If you cancel your subscription, you may be able to reactivate it in the future. Any change in the benefits or pricing structure upon reactivation will be clearly communicated at the time of renewal.

3.4 Refund Policy

  • General Rule: All subscription payments are non-refundable once the billing period has commenced. By subscribing, you acknowledge that you are purchasing access to a digital service with ongoing benefits.
  • Special Circumstances: In exceptional cases—such as accidental duplicate charges, technical issues that prevent access to the Services, or other verifiable billing errors—we may, at our sole discretion, issue a refund. Refund requests must be submitted within 7 days of the charge in question.
  • Annual Plans: For subscriptions billed on an annual basis, refunds will only be considered if requested within the first 14 days of the initial subscription period, provided that no significant use of premium features has occurred. After this period, no refunds will be provided.

 

4. User Accounts and Security

  • Account Registration: To access certain features of our Services, you may be required to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
  • Security: You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

 

5. User Content and Conduct

  • Content Standards: You are solely responsible for any content you post on our Services. You agree not to upload, post, or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, or infringes on any third-party rights.
  • Moderation: Snopes reserves the right to remove any content that it deems inappropriate or in violation of these Terms without notice.

 

6. Intellectual Property Rights

  • Ownership: All content, trademarks, and intellectual property rights related to Snopes and the Services are owned by or licensed to Snopes. No rights are granted to you except as expressly provided in these Terms.
  • User-Generated Content: By submitting content to our Services, you grant Snopes a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content in connection with the Services.

 

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

  • Disclaimer of Warranties: The Services are provided "as is" without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. Snopes does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the content.
  • Limitation of Liability: In no event shall Snopes be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Services.

 

8. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

  • Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Snopes operates.
  • Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (JAMS), except that you may assert claims in small claims court if applicable.

 

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms or our subscription, cancellation, or refund policies, please use our contact form. For inquiries by mail, please use the following address:
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10. Members-Only Forum

Snopes provides a private discussion forum for members to suggest and analyze misinformation, rumors, and questionable claims for potential fact-checking. By participating in this forum, you agree to the following terms:

10.1 Eligibility & Access

  • The forum is accessible only to active Snopes subscribers.
  • Snopes reserves the right to restrict access for any reason, including violations of these Terms.

10.2 Community Standards

The forum is a space for investigating misinformation, not spreading it. You may post examples of misinformation, conspiracy theories, or misleading claims for discussion, but you must clearly indicate that the content is being shared for fact-checking purposes. The following behaviors are prohibited:

  • Promoting or endorsing misinformation, conspiracy theories, or false claims as fact.
  • Posting misleading content without providing context or engaging in bad-faith discussions.
  • Harassing, threatening, or doxxing other members.
  • Using hateful, discriminatory, or obscene language.
  • Promoting commercial products, services, or self-promotion without Snopes’ approval.

10.3 Content Moderation

  • Snopes reserves the right to review, edit, or remove content at its discretion.
  • If misinformation is shared without proper context or appears to be posted in bad faith, Snopes moderators may flag or remove the post.
  • Users who repeatedly violate these rules may be warned, suspended, or permanently banned.
  • Moderation decisions are final and at Snopes' sole discretion.

10.4 User-Generated Content & Rights

  • You retain ownership of any content you post in the forum.
  • By posting, you grant Snopes a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with the Services.
  • Snopes is not responsible for the accuracy of statements made by forum members.

10.5 Disclaimer of Liability

  • Snopes is not liable for any content posted by users in the forum.
  • Forum discussions are for investigative and research purposes only and do not necessarily reflect Snopes’ views.
  • Any reliance on forum discussions is at your own risk.

10.6 Reporting Violations

  • If you see content that violates these Terms, you can report it using our contact form.
  • Repeated rule violations may result in account termination.

 

Entire Agreement

This document represents the entire agreement between you and Snopes regarding your use of the Services. Should any provision of these Terms be found invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent possible and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

 

Last Updated: March, 17, 2025