Terms and Conditions

Overview

This website is operated by Moving Scam Stories ("Moving Scam Stories," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") apply to your access to and use of movingscamstories.com and any content, features, forms, and services offered through it (collectively, the "Website").

By visiting, browsing, submitting content, or otherwise using any part of the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Website.

What We Are and What We Are Not

Moving Scam Stories is an informational platform intended to help consumers share experiences and learn about moving-related scams and suspicious practices.

We are not a moving company. We are not a broker. We do not book moves, transport goods, process payments, or act as an agent for any mover.

The Website may include user-submitted stories, educational content, resources, and mover listings. All information is provided for general informational purposes and should not be treated as legal advice, financial advice, or a guarantee of future outcomes.

Eligibility

By using this Website, you represent that you are at least 18 years old (or the age of majority where you live) and capable of entering into a binding agreement.

Changes to the Website and These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The latest version will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.

We may also modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time, with or without notice.

User Submissions and Community Standards

1 Submitting Stories or Content

The Website may allow users to submit stories, reports, comments, documents, or other content ("User Content"). When you submit User Content, you agree that:

• You are submitting information that you believe to be truthful and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
• Your submission reflects your personal experience, opinion, or good-faith account.
• You will not knowingly submit false, fabricated, or misleading claims.
• You will not impersonate another person or submit content on behalf of someone else without permission.
• You will not include sensitive information that should not be public, such as bank account numbers, full credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, passport numbers, or other highly sensitive identifiers.

2 No Defamation or False Accusations

You agree not to submit User Content that is defamatory, abusive, harassing, threatening, hateful, or unlawful. You are solely responsible for the content you submit, including any statements you make about individuals or businesses.

3 Our Editorial Rights

To keep the platform safe, readable, and responsible, we reserve the right, but do not have the obligation, to:

• Review submissions before publication
• Edit submissions for grammar, clarity, formatting, length, and removal of private data
• Decline to publish any submission for any reason
• Remove or update published content if concerns arise, including credibility concerns, privacy concerns, legal concerns, or policy violations.

We do not promise to publish every story.

Publishing and Attribution

1 Public Nature of Posted Content

If we publish your submission, you understand it may be publicly accessible and may be read, shared, or referenced by others.

2 Names and Identifying Details

We may publish stories using the name you provide, an initial, or an alias, depending on how you submit and how the story is edited. You are responsible for the information you include. If you include identifying details, you accept the risk that the content could be associated with you or others.

If you want a story considered for publication without your real name, do not include your full identity in the story body.

License to Use User Content

By submitting User Content, you grant Moving Scam Stories a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, edit, publish, distribute, and create derivative works of your User Content for the purpose of operating, promoting, and improving the Website.

This license allows us to format your story, correct errors, and present it in a clear way. It does not mean we claim ownership of your personal experience.

Mover Listings and "Verified" Language

The Website may include mover listings by state or other directories. Any terms such as "verified," "screened," "certified," or similar descriptions are intended to reflect our internal criteria and the information available to us at the time, which may include consumer reports, public data, reputation indicators, and other signals.

You understand and agree that:

• Listings are informational and not a guarantee of performance, pricing, honesty, or outcomes.
• A mover's status can change over time.
• We do not guarantee that hiring any mover will prevent disputes, delays, damages, loss, or fraud.
• You remain responsible for performing your own due diligence before hiring any mover, including confirming licensing, insurance, and written estimates.

Accuracy of Information and No Reliance

We try to keep the Website helpful and up to date, but we do not guarantee that any content is complete, accurate, or current, including user stories, listings, guides, or resources.

Your use of the Website and reliance on any content is at your own risk.

Prohibited Uses

Users agree not to use the Website for unlawful purposes, submit false information, harass others, transmit harmful code, or interfere with the Website's operation.

You agree not to use the Website:

• For any unlawful purpose
• To submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• To harass, threaten, defame, or harm others
• To post or transmit malware, viruses, or harmful code
• To scrape, crawl, or collect data from the Website without permission
• To attempt to bypass security measures or interfere with the Website's operation
• To misuse submission forms for spam or promotional campaigns

We may restrict or terminate access for violations.

Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. We are not responsible for third-party content, policies, or practices. If you choose to interact with third parties, you do so at your own discretion and risk.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the Website's design, branding, logos, text, and original content created by Moving Scam Stories are owned by us or licensed to us and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without written permission, except where allowed by law.

User Content remains the responsibility of the submitting user, subject to the license granted in these Terms.

Takedown, Corrections, and Disputes About Content

We understand that published content can be sensitive. If you believe a story includes private information, contains factual errors, or violates rights, you may contact us with a clear explanation.

We may request additional context or documentation to evaluate the request. We may edit, update, restrict, or remove content at our discretion.

We do not guarantee removal in every case, especially where content appears to be a good-faith opinion or experience, but we will review requests responsibly.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not promise that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Moving Scam Stories and its owners, operators, and affiliates will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to:

• Your use of or inability to use the Website
• Reliance on any content published on the Website
• Decisions made based on stories, listings, or resources
• Disputes between users and moving companies or any third party

If liability cannot be fully excluded, it will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Moving Scam Stories and its owners, operators, and affiliates from any claim, demand, loss, or expense (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of:

• Your User Content
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any law or the rights of a third party

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time if we believe you have violated these Terms or if your use poses a risk to others, the platform, or our operations.

Severability

If any part of these Terms is found unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining sections will remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies posted on the Website, form the entire agreement between you and Moving Scam Stories regarding your use of the Website.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within the United States, unless otherwise required by applicable law.