Disclaimer, Use Restrictions, and Badge License

Effective Date: January 23, 2026
Last Updated: May 18, 2026

1. Relationship to Terms of Service

This Disclaimer, including all use restrictions and licensing provisions contained herein, is an integral part of and expressly incorporated into the VanderMark Terms of Service (“Terms”).

Capitalized terms not defined in this document have the meanings assigned to them in the Terms.
In the event of any conflict, the Terms of Service shall control.

2. General Information Only

All information provided by VanderMark (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), including but not limited to website content, verification services, reports, summaries, classifications, badges, communications, and materials, is provided for informational and evaluative purposes only.

Nothing provided by VanderMark constitutes legal, financial, investment, marketing, employment, compliance, or business advice. You are solely responsible for your decisions and should consult qualified professionals as appropriate.

3. No Endorsements, Certifications, or Guarantees

VanderMark does not endorse, sponsor, certify, approve, recommend, or guarantee any individual, creator, influencer, brand, organization, product, service, conduct, or outcome.

Any verification outcome, classification, or assessment—whether described as “positive,” “neutral,” “improvement-noted,” or otherwise—is not an endorsement and must not be represented as such.

VanderMark expressly disclaims any guarantees regarding:

Brand partnerships, sponsorships, or monetization
Audience growth, engagement, reach, or influence
Income, reputation, compliance, or future conduct
Commercial success or professional outcomes

4. Independent Evaluation Scope

VanderMark's services are limited to independent, structured evaluations based solely on:

Publicly available information
Information voluntarily submitted by the applicant
Platform-specific metadata, signals, and observable patterns
AI-assisted analysis combined with calibrated human review

We do not conduct background checks, criminal screenings, financial audits, private investigations, or off-platform verification unless expressly stated in a separate written agreement.

All evaluations reflect conditions at the time of review only.

5. Accuracy, Limitations, and Dynamic Nature of Online Data

While commercially reasonable efforts are used, VanderMark makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any information.

You acknowledge that:

Online data and platform metrics are dynamic and subject to change
Public information may be incomplete, manipulated, misleading, or removed
Platform enforcement actions may occur without warning or explanation

VanderMark assumes no responsibility for changes or omissions beyond its control.

6. Use and Reliance on Verification Materials

Verification materials are provided subject to the Terms of Service and may only be used as expressly permitted.

VanderMark is not responsible for:

How verification materials are interpreted or relied upon
Decisions made by brands, advertisers, agencies, platforms, or third parties
Any representation made by an applicant beyond the scope of the verification

Any reliance by third parties is at their own risk.

7. Misrepresentation and Unauthorized Use

You agree not to misrepresent, alter, manipulate, exaggerate, omit context, or otherwise misuse any VanderMark content, verification outcome, classification, report, badge, summary, language, or materials.

Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to:

Representing verification as an endorsement, certification, approval, or guarantee
Using materials in a misleading, deceptive, or false manner
Selectively presenting materials to change their meaning
Implying affiliation with or approval by VanderMark
Using materials beyond the scope permitted in the Terms

VanderMark may revoke or invalidate verification and require immediate cessation of use upon identification of misuse.

8. Audit and Monitoring Rights

VanderMark reserves the right, but assumes no obligation, to monitor, review, audit, and investigate public-facing uses of its name, verification materials, classifications, badges, or related representations.

Monitoring may include publicly accessible websites, social media platforms, marketing materials, and press communications.

You agree to reasonably cooperate with inquiries related to suspected misuse, including corrective action or removal upon written notice.

9. Liquidated Damages for Misrepresentation or Misuse

You acknowledge that misrepresentation or unauthorized use may cause substantial harm to VanderMark, including reputational damage, loss of goodwill, consumer confusion, and enforcement costs, the precise amount of which is difficult to determine.

Accordingly, in the event of confirmed misuse, you agree that VanderMark may assess liquidated damages in an amount reasonably calculated to reflect anticipated harm, not to exceed:

$5,000 per verified instance of misuse, or
$10,000 in the aggregate per twelve (12) month period,

whichever is less, unless a higher amount is expressly agreed to in writing.

This provision represents a reasonable pre-estimate of damages and is not a penalty. VanderMark retains the right to seek injunctive or equitable relief.

10. No Fiduciary Relationship

Nothing in our website, services, communications, or verification process creates any fiduciary duty, partnership, agency, joint venture, advisory, or special relationship.

VanderMark acts solely as an independent evaluator and does not act on your behalf or in your best interests beyond the limited scope defined in the Terms.

11. No Platform Guarantee (Micro-Disclaimer)

VanderMark makes no representations or guarantees regarding any platform’s actions, including account approval, verification, monetization eligibility, visibility, ranking, suspension, removal, or reinstatement.

All platform decisions are made exclusively by the platforms themselves and are outside our control.

12. Third-Party Platforms and Trademarks

VanderMark is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any platform or third-party service unless expressly stated in writing.

All trademarks and logos remain the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, VanderMark shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from or related to use of our website or services.

Your sole remedy is to discontinue use.

14. No Duty to Update

VanderMark has no obligation to update or reissue any evaluation unless a renewal or re-evaluation is separately purchased.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This document is governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, and subject to the dispute resolution provisions in the Terms of Service.

Badge License Agreement

16. Grant of Limited License

Subject to continued compliance, VanderMark grants a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to display an authorized verification badge (“Badge”) solely to indicate completion of a VanderMark verification review.

No ownership rights are granted.

17. Permitted Use

The Badge may be displayed only:

In its original, unaltered form
In connection with the approved verified account or entity
In a truthful, non-misleading manner
On approved public-facing locations

18. Prohibited Use

You may not:

Represent the Badge as an endorsement or guarantee
Modify, recolor, crop, animate, or alter the Badge
Use the Badge after expiration or revocation
Permit third-party use
Use the Badge in violation of law or platform policy

19. Automatic Termination on Misuse

This license automatically terminates immediately and without notice upon any actual or suspected misuse or violation.

Upon termination, all Badge use must cease immediately.

20. Monitoring and Enforcement

VanderMark may monitor Badge use and require correction or removal. Failure to comply constitutes a material breach.

21. Remedies

Misuse may result in revocation, denial of future services, liquidated damages, and injunctive relief. Remedies are cumulative.

22. No Warranty

Badges are provided “as is,” with no warranties or guarantees of any kind.

23. Acceptance

Use of the website, services, or Badge constitutes acceptance of this document and the Terms of Service.

If you do not agree, you must not use the services or materials.