Terms & Conditions


If you find the materials contained within this site objectionable or offensive, leave immediately! 

Your participation and viewing of this site constitutes an agreement between you and us (WoundedInIraq.org and it's principles) with the following terms and conditions:

By continuing to view the contents herein you do agree to hold WoundedInIraq.org and it's principles harmless from any and all alleged recourse for any alleged violations of applicable local, state, federal, and international laws in all jurisdictions as appropriate. You further agree that the contents and or incidental opinions expressed herein are the sole opinion of the authors of each story and not necessarily that of WoundedInIraq.org or it's principles, agents, etc.... Any comments, suggestions, complaints, etc. should be directed towards such authors and not to WoundedInIraq.org, it's principles, agents, etc.... We reserve the right of proper recourse for violations of this agreement should it become necessary.

These terms and conditions are applicable to you upon your accessing the site. These terms and conditions, or any part of them, may be modified, updated, or terminated by WoundedInIraq.org without notice at any time, for any reason. The provisions relating to Copyrights, Trademark, Disclaimer, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification and Miscellaneous, shall survive any termination.


Parental Discretion is advised: 

Because of the potentially graphic nature of some of the stories told here we strongly advise all parents to carefully screen this site and any stories herein posted for descriptive and/or visual images that may depict adult language, violence, and the results thereof.  It is up to each individual family and community viewing this site to enforce their own level of sensibilities regarding the contents herein at their local level on their own community members.   We will, to the best of our ability, minimize any editing of or modification to the stories gathered here as we believe they reflect the actual events and feelings of those involved, and that they deserve an appropriate place in the records of contemporary history.

By Contributing to this site you acknowledge and understand:

We reserve the right to post stories at our sole discretion and will delay the publication of said stories subject to verification (principally through a copy of the subject of the stories purple heart citation sent via email attachment to "info@woundediniraq.org"; or via a link provided to a mainstream local media source's online publication of the story while adding the story into our system). We also intend to seek volunteers in every state to help collect and verify stories through interviews, collecting stories from local media outlets, and any other legal means as we may in the future establish.

By posting your original story here you grant us the right to use the contents of said story, your name, photos, etc. without any reservations or copyright claims on this site only. All rights to copyrighted materials submitted here remain the sole property of the holder of said copyright and shall be properly credited or, if any objections are raised, removed immediately with fair notice from said copyright holder, with our apologies. All stories not already copyrighted by the creating parties and the statistics and information developed here are the copyrighted property of WoundedInIraq.org.

We reserve the right to edit or modify stories in any way we so choose without notice to the participating parties although it is our intention to leave the stories completely alone if at all possible.  We urge all participates to:

a.) Write the story out ahead of time before attempting to add it to the site. We strongly prefer you stick to the facts using the tried and true, time honored method of answering the basics:  Who; What; Where: When; and How.

b.) Spell check them completely, top to bottom!

c.) No special characters outside of the US ASCI-II character set (translation - plain American English only!)

d.) Properly attribute stories from media outlets to the appropriate news organization, photographer, and writer, including a link to that media source so we may give them the recognition they have earned and deserve.  You will still get a contributor credit.

e.) Spell check the story again completely from top to bottom (no is this not a duplicate of above - it's just that it's important enough that it bears repeating! We will not have time to spell check them ourselves).

If you happen to state an opinion that causes some controversy, stirs ire, irks the intolerant, etc. to any large degree we reserve the right to edit and remove content at our sole discretion. 

Harassment in any manner or form on the site, including via e-mail, chat, or by use of obscene or abusive language, is strictly forbidden. Impersonation of others, including a WoundedInIraq.org or other licensed employee, volunteer, host, or representative, as well as other members or visitors on the site is prohibited. You may not upload to, distribute, or otherwise publish through the site any content which is libelous, defamatory, obscene, threatening, invasive of privacy or publicity rights, abusive, illegal, or which may constitute or encourage a criminal offense, violate the rights of any party or which may otherwise give rise to liability or violate any law. You may not upload commercial content on the site or use the site to solicit others to join or become members of any other commercial online service or other organization.

No release of personally identifiable information to third parties

We do not rent, sell, give, exchange, or otherwise share personally identifiable information obtained from registrations on our website with other individuals or organizations. We never provide contact information, or names, of any individuals or entities that participate in any of our activities to anyone.

Personally identifiable information is collected on our website only on a voluntary basis. Personally identifiable information such your name, affiliation(s), address, contact information, or telephone number is collected only if you “opt in” by choosing to give us this information on a voluntary basis by registering on our website.

We collect "aggregate data” from time to time. We use aggregate data (without individual identification) to help us understand what role individuals and what types of organizations, use our site, so that we may improve its usability and value. We also use aggregate data from online surveys you choose to fill out for research and publication purposes. Individuals or firms are not identified in any such research or publication. We also collect data that helps us identify the time, date, Internet location, and system information you use during any interaction with this site. This information will assist us in the event of attempts to commit fraud against our site and to help protect your personal information.

These materials may not be copied or redistributed for commercial purposes or for compensation of any kind.


The Procedure for Volunteering with Us:

You will be asked to fill out a Volunteer Form which includes a mailing address, contact email, and phone number. We will assign you a unique combination of username and random password specifically to you and you alone.  We will contact you via the email address you provide within 2 regular business days of receipt of your volunteer form asking you to follow a certain procedure to confirm the information you've sent us.  We will also be calling you at the phone number provided usually within the next 2 regular business days to introduce ourselves and answer any questions you may have.  At that point we will activate your volunteer status and you'll have a chance to get started.

When Volunteering for WoundedInIraq.org:

You acknowledge that your participation in our efforts is strictly at our discretion and that we may for any or no reason dismiss, disassociate, or otherwise disclaim your participation for cause or no cause at all. Our acceptance of your participation is completely "at will" as defined under the law in regular federal statutory labor practice.

You shall make no representations that you are anything other then an unpaid volunteer, expecting no recourse, monetary or otherwise for your participation; and that you shall not receive and accept any gifts, gratuities, compensation, or renumeration of any sort without prior written agreement (in an original, notarized document form on our special in-house stationary and letter head) from WoundedInIraq.org and it's principles.  Any said agreement can and will be revocable in any of the following forms: via verbal revocation; and/or by a single email to the address provided at the time of your acceptance as a volunteer; and/or a letter written to your physical address as provided by you during the registration process.

Should you violate the above terms you hereby agree to pay WoundedInIraq.org and it's principles 1000 (One thousand) times the amount of said unauthorized taking and to plead guilty in the appropriate criminal jurisdiction to the appropriate form of "Unauthorized taking or Obtaining Property by False Pretenses" as defined by North Carolina State Laws in either the Misdemeanor or Felony applications depending on the amount taken.

You further agree that your name, hometown, and other contact information may be posted publicly on this site, as well as your volunteer status (active, inactive, revoked, etc.) without further recourse on your part. You agree to keep your username and password private and confidential, not sharing same with anyone at any time under any circumstances.  Violation of said rule shall result in your immediate exclusion from further participation in our on going efforts to record these living historical stories. We do keep a running log of site users and I.P. addresses for security purposes.

By Using the WoundedInIraq.org website:

You also agree to bear any legal costs and additional expenses from criminal or civil cases you cause to be brought against us including but not necessarily limited to: exorbitant lawyers fees, outrageous transportation expenses, medical and spa relaxation therapy treatments, as well as other miscellaneous expenses including luxury accommodations and outstanding food per diems as may be found by the courts to be resulting from legal actions taken from all alleged violations of the above said terms and conditions, jurisdictional laws, etc. (legally binding or otherwise), whether you or WoundedInIraq.org and/or it's principles are found responsible or not. Said expenses shall include any fines, court costs, judgments, and/or loss of revenues that WoundedInIraq.org and it's principles, and attorneys may experience during litigation arising from said terms and conditions. If you are unwilling to meet any or all conditions above you must leave this site immediately, now, and forever.

You may not "hack," "crack," "nibble," "chisel," or otherwise "test" this site "on our behalf" or otherwise.  We will prosecute violators to the fullest extend of the law possible.

If you have questions about the above terms and conditions or any other points of interest please use our contact form to communicate with us directly.