Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and VALOR-22 LLC, a limited liability company ("VALOR-22," "Company," "we," "our," or "us").

By accessing, browsing, or using the VALOR-22 platform (the "Platform"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional guidelines or rules applicable to specific services or features, all of which are incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Platform.

VALOR-22 LLC operates a digital platform created by Adrian Thomas Brand, a United States Army Infantry and Civil Affairs veteran, to honor fallen service members and connect the military community.

The Platform provides social networking, e-commerce marketplace, mentorship, career resources, and support services for veterans, active duty service members, Reservists, National Guard members, their families, and patriots. Built by a veteran, for all who serve, have served, and stand with those who serve — with the mission of ensuring that those who gave everything are never forgotten and that our military community remains strong and connected.

The Platform is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the United States Department of Defense, any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, or any government agency.

By creating an account, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years of age. VALOR-22 is strictly 18+. Registration requires date-of-birth verification, and accounts indicating a user is under 18 are not permitted and will not be granted access.
• You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
• You will provide accurate, current, and complete registration information
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your account credentials
• You will not share your account credentials with any third party
• You will maintain only one account per person
• You accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• You will promptly notify VALOR-22 LLC of any unauthorized use of your account

Why 18+? VALOR-22 is a military-community platform. Content frequently references firearms, military service, combat, and other topics that are appropriate for an adult audience. To comply with App Store and Google Play age-rating requirements and to protect minors, the Platform is restricted to users 18 years of age and older.

You agree not to use the Platform to:

• Post, upload, or transmit offensive, harassing, threatening, defamatory, or inappropriate content
• Impersonate any person or entity or provide false or misleading information
• Violate any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
• Engage in spamming, phishing, or sending unsolicited communications
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Platform, other user accounts, or connected systems
• Use automated systems, bots, scrapers, or similar technology to access the Platform
• Interfere with or disrupt the Platform's infrastructure, security, or functionality
• Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of VALOR-22 LLC or any third party
• Engage in any activity that could harm, disable, or impair the Platform

VALOR-22 LLC reserves the right to investigate, and at its sole discretion, take appropriate action against any User who violates these Terms, including but not limited to removing content, issuing warnings, suspending, or permanently terminating accounts.

The following are strictly prohibited anywhere on the Platform — in posts, comments, communities, events, direct messages, profiles, marketplace listings, and advertisements — and are enforced by automated moderation and human review:

• Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or any sexualized content involving minors. This results in immediate, permanent termination and referral to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and law enforcement.
• Firearms, ammunition, explosives, and weapon parts or accessories — no sale, transfer, trade, or brokering, and no instructions for manufacturing weapons or ammunition.
• Controlled substances, illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, and prescription medication — no sale, transfer, or solicitation.
• Sexually explicit material, pornography, and paid sexual services.
• Credible threats of violence, incitement, terrorism, or violent extremism, and the glorification of mass violence.
• Hate speech targeting protected characteristics, and coordinated harassment or stalking.
• Content encouraging or instructing self-harm or suicide.
• Fraud, scams, stolen goods, counterfeits, forged documents (including falsified military records or IDs), and the sale or falsification of veteran status or verification badges.
• Gambling, tobacco, vaping, alcohol sales, and human trafficking in any form.
• Doxxing — publishing another person's private information (home address, phone number, financial or medical details) without consent.

Violations may result in content removal, loss of verification badges, suspension, permanent termination, forfeiture of pending payouts, and referral to law enforcement. Users may report violations in-app; see our Community Guidelines for review timeframes and the appeals process.

You retain all ownership rights in the content you create and post on the Platform ("User Content"). By posting, uploading, or otherwise making available any User Content, you hereby grant VALOR-22 LLC a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such User Content in connection with operating, promoting, and improving the Platform.

User Uploads: When you upload photos, videos, audio, documents, or any other files to the Platform, you represent and warrant that:

• You own the content or have obtained all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to share it
• The content does not infringe upon any third party's intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or other legal rights
• The content complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and our community guidelines
• You consent to the content being stored on our servers and reviewed by administrators and AI-powered moderation systems

VALOR-22 LLC reserves the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms, applicable law, or is deemed inappropriate at its sole discretion. Uploaded content may be subject to AI-powered moderation for safety and compliance purposes.

File Safety & No Malware Scanning: Every upload is checked to confirm it is genuinely the type of file it claims to be — the file's actual contents are inspected, not just its name or extension — and only photos, videos, audio and PDFs within published size limits are accepted. Executables, archives, scripts, HTML and SVG files are refused, as is any file whose contents do not match its stated type.

However, VALOR-22 LLC does not perform antivirus or malware scanning on uploaded files, and does not warrant that any file made available through the Platform is free of viruses or other harmful code. You download or open files shared by other Users at your own risk, and you are solely responsible for maintaining appropriate security protections on your own devices. You further agree not to upload any file containing a virus, worm, malware, or other malicious code.

The Platform includes an e-commerce marketplace. The following terms apply:

• Vendors must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Products and services must be accurately and truthfully described
• All advertisements are subject to review and approval by VALOR-22 LLC
• VALOR-22 LLC collects a platform fee (currently 15%) on marketplace transactions
• Payment processing is handled by third-party providers (Stripe); VALOR-22 LLC does not directly process or store payment card information
• VALOR-22 LLC reserves the right to refuse, suspend, or terminate any vendor or advertiser account at its sole discretion
• Vendors are solely responsible for the quality, safety, legality, and fulfillment of their products and services

VALOR-22 LLC acts as a marketplace facilitator only. VALOR-22 LLC is not a party to transactions between buyers and vendors, and assumes no liability for the products, services, or conduct of any vendor.

All Platform content, features, functionality, trademarks, trade names, logos, service marks, design elements, graphics, and software (collectively, "Platform IP") are the exclusive property of VALOR-22 LLC or its licensors and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, transmit, display, perform, publish, license, create derivative works from, or sell any Platform IP without the prior written consent of VALOR-22 LLC.

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

VALOR-22 LLC DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. VALOR-22 LLC MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT ON THE PLATFORM.

VA & Mental Health Disclaimer: The Platform may provide links to or information about veteran support resources, including VA benefits, mental health services, and crisis resources. This information is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical, legal, or financial advice. VALOR-22 LLC is not a healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals for specific concerns.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL VALOR-22 LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICES OR THESE TERMS, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, WARRANTY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT VALOR-22 LLC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, VALOR-22 LLC'S TOTAL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICES OR THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) TWENTY-TWO U.S. DOLLARS (US $22) OR (B) THE AMOUNTS YOU PAID (IF ANY) TO VALOR-22 LLC FOR THE SERVICES DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless VALOR-22 LLC, its members, managers, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Platform; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights; or (d) any User Content you post or upload to the Platform.

Informal Resolution: Before filing any formal dispute, you agree to first contact VALOR-22 LLC at info@valor-22.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least thirty (30) days.

Binding Arbitration: Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved exclusively through final and binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA"). The AAA's Consumer Arbitration Rules apply to disputes brought by individuals using the Platform for personal purposes; the Commercial Arbitration Rules apply to disputes brought by vendors, advertisers, and other business users. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator, in the English language, and shall take place in the State of Texas, United States.

Class Action Waiver: YOU AND VALOR-22 LLC AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. The arbitrator may not consolidate claims or preside over any class or representative proceeding.

Small-Claims Exception: Either party may bring an individual claim in a small-claims court of competent jurisdiction instead of arbitration, so long as the claim remains on an individual (non-class) basis in that court.

Injunctive & IP Exception: Either party may seek temporary or preliminary injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction, and claims of intellectual-property infringement or misappropriation may be brought in court, without first proceeding to arbitration.

Arbitration Costs & Hearing Location: The AAA's Consumer Arbitration Rules govern the allocation of filing and arbitrator fees, and VALOR-22 LLC will pay those fees to the extent the applicable rules or law require. At your election, an individual arbitration may be conducted by telephone or videoconference, or in the county where you reside, rather than in Texas.

Your Right to Opt Out: You may reject this arbitration agreement by emailing info@valor-22.com with the subject line Arbitration Opt-Out, including your name and account email, within thirty (30) days of first accepting these Terms. Opting out affects only the arbitration and class-waiver provisions of this Section; the remainder of these Terms continues to apply, and opting out will not affect your access to the Platform. If this Section is held unenforceable in whole, the dispute will proceed in the courts identified in Section 12.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. To the extent that litigation is permitted under these Terms, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in the State of Texas.

VALOR-22 LLC reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to the Platform at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately. You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will immediately cease. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including, without limitation, Sections 5, 6, 6A, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12) shall survive termination.

VALOR-22 LLC reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated through the Platform or via email. Your continued use of the Platform after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must discontinue use of the Platform.

VALOR-22 LLC responds to notices of alleged copyright infringement under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and terminates the accounts of repeat infringers. Our full notice-and-takedown procedure, counter-notification process, designated copyright agent, and repeat-infringer policy are published on our DMCA Copyright Policy page, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

If you obtained the VALOR-22 application from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, the following additional terms apply and prevail over any conflicting provision in these Terms:

• These Terms are concluded between you and VALOR-22 LLC only, and not with Apple Inc. or Google LLC (each, a "Distributor").
• Your license to use the application is a limited, non-transferable license to use it on devices you own or control, as permitted by the applicable store's Usage Rules.
• The Distributor has no obligation whatsoever to furnish any maintenance or support for the application. All support requests go to support@valor-22.com.
• To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Distributor has no warranty obligation with respect to the application. If the application fails to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple, and Apple may refund your purchase price (if any); Apple has no other warranty obligation whatsoever.
• The Distributor is not responsible for addressing any claims relating to the application, including product-liability claims, claims that the application fails to conform to legal or regulatory requirements, and claims under consumer-protection or privacy law.
• The Distributor is not responsible for investigating, defending, settling, or discharging any third-party claim that the application infringes intellectual-property rights.
• You represent that you are not located in a country subject to a U.S. Government embargo or designated as a terrorist-supporting country, and are not on any U.S. Government restricted-parties list.
• The Distributors are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and may enforce them against you as a user of the application.