📚 Educational Disclaimer & Community Guidelines

🎓 Educational & Informational Purposes Only

All content on Jerusalem Hills is provided for educational and informational purposes only. This includes but is not limited to:

• Historical information and cultural content
• Educational games and learning activities
• Product descriptions in the marketplace
• Community discussions and user content
• Technical information and tutorials

Not Professional Advice:

Content on this website should not be considered as:

• Professional educational, legal, financial, or medical advice
• Substitute for professional consultation or formal education
• Authoritative or exhaustive coverage of any subject
• Endorsement of any particular viewpoint or methodology

💭 User Content & Opinion Disclaimer

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT USER-GENERATED CONTENT:

Any opinions, comments, suggestions, reviews, forum posts, or other content expressed by users and visitors on this website represent the views of the individual users only and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, positions, or endorsements of:

• Jerusalem Hills (JerusalemHills.com)
• Any affiliates, partners, or associated organizations
• Content creators, administrators, or staff
• Any other parties involved in creating, maintaining, or hosting this website

Content Moderation:

While we strive to maintain a respectful, educational environment:

• We cannot monitor all user content in real-time
• Community moderation relies on user reporting and automated filtering
• We reserve the right to remove content that violates our guidelines
• Users who consistently violate guidelines may lose access privileges

Fact-Checking & Verification:

Users should independently verify any factual claims, recommendations, or advice found in user-generated content. We encourage:

• Cross-referencing information with authoritative sources
• Seeking professional advice for important decisions
• Maintaining healthy skepticism of unverified claims
• Contributing corrections when you identify inaccuracies

⚖️ Legal Disclaimers & Limitations

NO WARRANTIES:

This website and all content are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without any warranties of any kind, including but not limited to:

• Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of information
• Fitness for any particular purpose
• Non-infringement of third-party rights
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Security or freedom from viruses or harmful components

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Jerusalem Hills and its affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from:

• Use of or reliance on website content or user-generated content
• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in any content
• Personal injury or property damage resulting from website use
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of transmissions or data
• Any conduct or content of any third party
• Service interruptions or technical failures

INDEMNIFICATION:

Users agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Jerusalem Hills from any claims, actions, or demands arising from:

• User's violation of these terms or applicable laws
• User's content or interactions with other users
• User's violation of any third-party rights
• Any content user posts, shares, or transmits

INTERNATIONAL COMPLIANCE & JURISDICTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Global Legal Compliance: Jerusalem Hills strives to comply with international privacy and data protection standards, including but not limited to:

🇪🇺 European Union (GDPR):

• Data Minimization: We collect minimal data in compliance with GDPR principles
• Lawful Basis: Our zero-data-collection architecture ensures GDPR compliance by design
• Right to Erasure: Not applicable as we don't store personal data
• Data Portability: Not applicable due to zero-data architecture
• Privacy by Design: Our technical architecture implements privacy protection at its core

🇺🇸 United States Standards:

• CCPA (California): Compliance through zero data collection - no personal information to sell or share
• COPPA: Kids Zone designed with child privacy protection standards
• Section 230: Appropriate disclaimers for user-generated content
• FTC Guidelines: Clear disclaimers for financial and educational content

🌏 Asian Countries & International Standards:

• Japan (APPI): Personal Information Protection Act compliance through zero-data architecture
• South Korea (PIPA): Privacy protection through technical design
• Singapore (PDPA): Data protection compliance via minimal data collection
• China: Compliance with local content and data regulations where applicable
• Saudi Arabia: Respect for local cultural and regulatory requirements
• Mongolia & Central Asia: Compliance with regional data protection standards

International Standards Compliance:

• ISO 27001: Information security management principles
• UN Guidelines: Digital rights and privacy protection standards
• Regional Regulations: Adaptive compliance with local requirements
• Cultural Sensitivity: Respect for diverse legal and cultural frameworks

GOVERNING LAW & DISPUTE RESOLUTION:

Primary Jurisdiction: These terms are governed by the laws of Israel, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Jerusalem, Israel.

International Conflicts: Where local laws conflict with these terms, local laws shall take precedence for users in that jurisdiction, and we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate such requirements.

💰 Financial Information Disclaimer

NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE:

This is NOT financial advice or enticement to invest in anything. Any financial information should not be considered as:

• Investment advice, recommendations, or solicitations
• Professional financial, tax, or legal counsel
• Guarantee of future performance or results
• Basis for making investment decisions
• Substitute for consultation with qualified financial professionals

INVESTMENT RISK WARNING:

All investments naturally carry risk. Important disclaimers:

• Past Performance: Past performance cannot and does not guarantee future results
• Market Volatility: Financial markets are subject to significant volatility and unpredictable changes
• Loss of Capital: Any investment may result in partial or total loss of capital
• No Guarantees: No financial outcomes, returns, or performance can be guaranteed
• Individual Circumstances: Financial decisions should consider your personal situation, risk tolerance, and objectives

DATA PROVIDER DISCLAIMER:

Financial data and information are obtained from third-party providers and sources deemed reliable, but we:

• Cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any financial data
• Are not responsible for errors, delays, or omissions in third-party data
• Do not endorse or verify the reliability of data providers
• May display outdated or incorrect financial information due to data transmission issues

OUR PURPOSE:

Our purpose is to inform, educate, and be interesting, correct, and entertaining to the best we can, serving the people. We aim to:

• Provide educational financial literacy content
• Share interesting economic and historical perspectives
• Offer informational context about markets and financial topics
• Encourage learning and critical thinking about financial matters

🔒 Privacy & Data Collection - Zero Tracking Policy

What We DON'T Collect:

• Personal Information: No names, emails, addresses, or contact details stored
• User Tracking: No logs, tracking cookies, or behavioral monitoring
• Game Progress: No permanent storage of game scores, progress, or preferences
• Forum Posts: No server-side storage of user posts or messages
• Browsing History: No tracking of pages visited or time spent
• Device Information: No fingerprinting or device identification

Ephemeral & Temporary Data Only:

Any information that may be displayed on the site that is user-related (such as game state, session progress, or temporary interactions) is entirely ephemeral and temporary.

• Browser Session Only: Data exists only during your current browser session
• No Server Storage: Game states, scores, and preferences stored locally in browser memory only
• Automatic Deletion: All temporary data is automatically cleared when you close your browser
• No Logs: We maintain no server logs of user activities or interactions
• No Backups: No user-related data is ever backed up or archived

Technical Architecture for Privacy:

• Forum: Uses GunDB decentralized P2P network - no central server data storage
• Games: All game logic runs in your browser - no server communication required
• Static Hosting: GitHub Pages static hosting with no server-side processing
• Minimal Analytics: Only basic Google Analytics for aggregate site improvement (no individual tracking)

What This Means for You:

• Your privacy is protected by design, not just by policy
• No data breaches are possible because we don't store your data
• No targeted advertising or tracking networks
• No user profiles or behavior analysis
• Complete anonymity in all interactions

For more detailed privacy information, see our forum's zero-data-collection architecture documentation and privacy notices throughout the site.

🔄 Updates & Continuous Improvement

We continuously work to improve our content and community based on:

• Community feedback and suggestions
• New historical research and discoveries
• Educational best practices and accessibility standards
• Cultural sensitivity reviews and updates
• Technical improvements and security enhancements

These disclaimers and guidelines may be updated periodically to reflect improvements and legal requirements.

Last Updated: October 2025
Effective Date: October 2025

📧 Questions, Feedback & Corrections

We welcome and encourage your input! Please reach out through:

• Community Forum: Website Feedback & Suggestions category
• Email: JerusalemHills.com@gmail.com
• Focus Areas: Historical accuracy, cultural sensitivity, educational improvements, technical issues, accessibility