Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: May 1, 2025
By accessing and using Dictatorank ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use the Site.

1. Purpose

Dictatorank is an open, community-powered platform for tracking democratic health and authoritarian trends based on publicly available evidence. Users may submit links to relevant materials and view country scores generated by the platform's methodology.

2. User Conduct

By using the Site, you agree not to:
  • Submit false, misleading, or deliberately deceptive content.
  • Attempt to impersonate others.
  • Harass, threaten, or abuse other users.
  • Attempt to disrupt the platform's operations through technical or social means.
  • Violate any applicable local, national, or international law.

3. Evidence Validity

All evidence submissions must comply with the Evidence Guidelines.
  • The site owner reserves the right to determine the validity of any submitted evidence.
  • Submissions may be rejected or removed at any time, with or without explanation.
  • The Site aims for transparency, but moderation decisions are final.

4. Account Access

  • You may be required to sign in with an email to submit evidence.
  • The site owner reserves the right to suspend or deny access to any user at their sole discretion, including for violations of these Terms or misuse of the platform.

5. Intellectual Property

  • The methodology, visualizations, and structure of Dictatorank are intellectual property of the site owner.
  • Submitted links remain the property of their original publishers, but summaries and categorizations created on the Site may be used to maintain the integrity of the platform.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

Dictatorank is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. While we aim to provide accurate and useful information, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content.

7. Limitation of Liability

The Site and its owners shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use the platform, including loss of data, reputation, or access.

8. Changes to the Terms

These Terms may be updated at any time. Material changes will be posted with clear notice on the website. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

9. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at dictatorank@proton.me