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The Wikimedia Foundation's Terms of Use highlight several potential risks for users. You are legally responsible for all your contributions, edits, and reuse of Wikimedia content, and the Foundation generally does not provide protection against non-U.S. laws (risk_flags-2). The Foundation is not responsible for third-party websites or resources and may terminate accounts for repeat copyright infringement (risk_flags-4). Undisclosed paid editing can lead to binding mediation (risk_flags-5). Content is for informational purposes only and not professional advice (risk_flags-6). The Foundation does not take an editorial role, meaning it does not monitor or edit content, and users may encounter objectionable material. You are responsible for your own edits (risk_flags-9), and policies are primarily managed by the community.
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No protection, guarantee, immunity or indemnification against non-U.S. laws
The Wikimedia Foundation generally cannot offer any protection, guarantee, immunity or indemnification against the application of non-U.S. laws that authorities may seek to apply to users, including local laws where you live or where you view or edit content.
Why it matters: Despite providing services internationally, you may be subject to non-U.S. laws, and the Wikimedia Foundation generally cannot provide protection or indemnification against the application of such laws. This means you could be held liable under local laws where you live or engage with content, without the Foundation's support.
authorities may seek to apply other country laws to you, including local laws where you live or where you view or edit content. We generally cannot offer any protection, guarantee, immunity or indemnification against the application of such laws.
The Wikimedia Foundation states it will terminate users and account holders who are repeat infringers of copyright on its Projects and services, in appropriate circumstances.
Why it matters: Your account may be terminated if you are found to be a repeat copyright infringer on the Projects and services.
We will terminate, in appropriate circumstances, users and account holders of our system and network who are repeat infringers on our Projects and services.
Undisclosed paid editing leads to binding mediation
For violations related to undisclosed paid editing, users agree to submit to binding "Med-Arb" (Marketing Company Mediation) as described in section 14 of the Terms of Use.
Why it matters: If you engage in undisclosed paid editing, you will be subject to a binding mediation process with the Wikimedia Foundation.
Therefore, for violations of this section related to undisclosed paid editing, you agree to submit to binding "Med-Arb" (a "Marketing Company Mediation") as described in section 14 of these Terms of Use.
**Violating the Privacy of Others**, paragraph 10 · Citation strength: strong
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Content is for informational purposes only, not professional advice
The content of articles on Wikipedia and other Projects is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.
Why it matters: Content from Wikipedia and other Projects is provided for general information only and should not be considered professional advice. You should seek independent professional counseling for specific questions.
The content of articles on Wikipedia and other Projects is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.
Wikimedia Foundation Terms of Use, paragraph 11 · Citation strength: strong
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You take responsibility for your edits
You take responsibility for your edits, as the Wikimedia Foundation only hosts your content.
Why it matters: You are personally responsible for the content you contribute to the platform. The platform states that it only hosts your content.
**Responsibility** — You take responsibility for your edits (since we only _host_ your content).
Wikimedia Foundation Terms of Use, paragraph 9 · Citation strength: strong
Data Use
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