Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using VetAtlas ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and changes will be effective upon posting to this page.

2. Description of Service

VetAtlas is a free, informational resource designed to help veterans, service members, and their families navigate benefits, programs, and resources. The Site provides general guidance and tools but is not a substitute for professional legal, medical, financial, or claims advice.

3. Not a Government Website

VetAtlas is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, or any other federal, state, or local government agency. All official decisions regarding benefits and claims should be made through the appropriate government channels.

4. Informational Purposes Only

All content on VetAtlas is provided for general informational purposes only. The information on this Site does not constitute legal, medical, financial, or professional advice of any kind. We strongly recommend verifying any information found on VetAtlas with official sources before taking action. Government benefits, policies, and eligibility requirements change frequently, and we cannot guarantee that all content is current at all times.

5. No Warranty

The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, VetAtlas and its owners, operators, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site or its content. This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of benefits, claims outcomes, financial loss, or reliance on information provided on the Site.

7. User Conduct

When using VetAtlas, you agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or any connected systems.
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site.
• Scrape, copy, or reproduce substantial portions of the Site's content for commercial purposes without permission.
• Submit false, misleading, or malicious feedback or content.

8. Intellectual Property

All original content, design, and code on VetAtlas are the property of VetAtlas and its creators. Government data, public domain information, and third-party content remain the property of their respective owners. You may share links to VetAtlas freely, but you may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the Site's content without permission.

9. External Links and Affiliates

VetAtlas contains links to third-party websites and may include affiliate links. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any linked third-party sites. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content. Clicking an affiliate link may result in us receiving a commission at no additional cost to you.

10. Feedback Submissions

Any feedback, suggestions, or reports submitted through our feedback form are provided voluntarily and become the property of VetAtlas. We may use such feedback to improve the Site without obligation to compensate you or maintain confidentiality, except as required by law.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless VetAtlas, its owners, operators, and contributors from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved in the applicable courts.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining Terms remain in full force and effect.

14. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please reach out using the Feedback button on our site or join our Discord community.