Terms of Service

Last updated: March 11, 2026

By using World Litter Run, you agree to these terms of service. Please read them carefully.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using World Litter Run, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our platform.

User Accounts

Account Creation

You must provide accurate information when creating an account. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account.

Account Responsibility

You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access.

Age Requirements

Users under 16 must have guardian consent. We reserve the right to verify age and require additional verification.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

Upload false, misleading, or fraudulent content
Spam, harass, or abuse other users
Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Use automated systems to scrape or collect data without permission
Impersonate others or provide false information

Content and Contributions

Your Content

You retain ownership of content you upload (photos, stories, etc.). By uploading, you grant us a license to use, display, and distribute your content as part of our services.

Content Standards

All content must be appropriate, accurate, and comply with our community guidelines. We reserve the right to remove content that violates these terms.

Anonymization

When you delete your account, your contributions to the Litterpedia will be anonymized but retained to preserve the value of the database.

Company Sponsorships

Donation Verification

Companies must provide accurate donation receipts. False or fraudulent receipts will result in immediate account suspension.

Monthly Requirements

Companies must maintain monthly donations to remain "In Good Standing." Failure to provide verified receipts may result in status changes.

Intellectual Property

The World Litter Run platform, including its design, logos, and software, is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our platform without permission.

Our Litterpedia data is available under open data principles for research and community use, subject to attribution requirements.

Disclaimers

Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features at any time.

No Warranty

Our platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not responsible for the accuracy of user-contributed content or third-party links.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, World Litter Run shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our platform.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these terms or engage in harmful behavior. You may delete your account at any time through your account settings.

Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or platform notification. Continued use of our platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Questions About Terms?

If you have questions about these terms, please contact us.