Effective Date: January 2, 2026
Last Updated: January 2, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Gunpliance.com. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Gunpliance.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) governing your access to and use of our website, services, features, and content.
By accessing or using Gunpliance.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our services.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
2. Eligibility and Account Registration
2.1 Age Requirement
You must be at least 18 years old to use Gunpliance.com. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
2.2 Account Creation
To access certain features, you must create an account by providing:
- Accurate and complete information
- A valid email address
- A secure password
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
2.3 Account Security
You agree to:
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach
- Not share your account credentials with others
- Not create multiple accounts for fraudulent purposes
- Provide accurate information and keep it updated
2.4 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct we determine to be harmful to our services or other users.
3. Description of Services
Gunpliance.com provides the following services:
3.1 Educational Content
- Free online courses related to firearms, safety, and compliance
- Educational materials and resources
- Course completion tracking and certificates
3.2 Database Tools
- Firearms Restriction Database: Information about banned or restricted firearms by state
- Current State Gun Laws: Updates on state-specific firearms regulations and leadership
- Legislation Tracker: Current and pending firearms-related bills and legislation
- Shipping Restrictions: Information on firearms shipping regulations by jurisdiction
- FFL Finder: Database and search tool for Federal Firearms Licensed dealers
3.3 Community Features
- User forums for discussion and community engagement
- News and events related to firearms legislation and compliance
- User profiles and interaction capabilities
3.4 Membership Services
- Ad-free browsing experience for premium members
- Enhanced features and priority access
- Exclusive content and resources
3.5 Advertising Platform
- Business advertising dashboard for paid advertisers
- Display advertising opportunities through our platform
- Third-party advertising through Google AdSense
4. User Conduct and Responsibilities
4.1 Acceptable Use
You agree to use Gunpliance.com only for lawful purposes and in compliance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:
- Violate any applicable local, state, federal, or international laws
- Infringe upon intellectual property rights of others
- Post false, misleading, or deceptive information
- Harass, threaten, intimidate, or harm other users
- Post spam, advertisements, or unsolicited commercial content
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with the proper functioning of our services
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code
4.2 Forum and Community Guidelines
When participating in forums and community features, you must:
- Treat other users with respect and courtesy
- Stay on topic and contribute meaningfully to discussions
- Not post illegal, obscene, defamatory, or offensive content
- Not share personal information of others without consent
- Report violations to our moderation team
4.3 Compliance with Firearms Laws
While Gunpliance.com provides information about firearms laws and regulations:
- You are solely responsible for complying with all applicable firearms laws
- Our information is provided for educational purposes only
- You must verify information with appropriate legal authorities
- We are not responsible for your use or misuse of information
- Information may not be current or complete for your jurisdiction
5. Intellectual Property Rights
5.1 Our Content
All content on Gunpliance.com, including but not limited to:
- Text, graphics, logos, images, videos
- Course materials and educational content
- Database compilations and tools
- Software, code, and functionality
- Design, layout, and user interface
is owned by or licensed to Gunpliance.com and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
5.2 Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:
- Access and use our services for personal, non-commercial purposes
- View and download course materials for your personal education
- Use our database tools for lawful information gathering
You may NOT:
- Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our content without permission
- Modify, reverse engineer, or create derivative works
- Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
- Remove copyright or proprietary notices
5.3 User-Generated Content
You retain ownership of content you post on Gunpliance.com (forum posts, comments, etc.). By posting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to:
- Use, reproduce, modify, and display your content
- Incorporate your content into our services
- Distribute your content through our platform
You represent and warrant that:
- You own or have rights to content you post
- Your content does not infringe on others’ rights
- Your content complies with these Terms
5.4 Trademarks
“Gunpliance” and associated logos are trademarks of Gunpliance.com. You may not use our trademarks without prior written permission.
6. Membership and Payment Terms
6.1 Membership Plans
We offer premium membership plans with enhanced features. Membership details, pricing, and benefits are described on our website and may change with notice.
6.2 Payment Processing
- All payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors
- You authorize us to charge your payment method for applicable fees
- Prices are subject to change with advance notice to current members
- All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated
6.3 Automatic Renewal
Memberships may automatically renew unless you cancel before the renewal date. You can manage subscription settings in your account dashboard.
6.4 Cancellation
You may cancel your membership at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. No refunds are provided for partial periods.
7. Advertising Services
7.1 Business Advertising
Businesses may advertise on Gunpliance.com through our advertising dashboard. Advertisers must:
- Provide accurate business information
- Comply with all advertising regulations
- Not advertise illegal products or services
- Not use deceptive or misleading advertising practices
7.2 Ad Approval
We reserve the right to:
- Approve or reject any advertisement
- Remove advertisements that violate our policies
- Modify ad placement and display
- Terminate advertising agreements for violations
7.3 Third-Party Advertising
We display advertisements through Google AdSense. These ads are subject to Google’s advertising policies and terms.
8. Information Accuracy and Disclaimers
8.1 Information Provided “As Is”
Information on Gunpliance.com regarding firearms laws, restrictions, legislation, and FFL dealers is:
- Provided for informational and educational purposes only
- Subject to change without notice
- Not guaranteed to be current, complete, or accurate
- Not a substitute for professional legal advice
8.2 No Legal Advice
Gunpliance.com does not provide legal advice. Nothing on our website should be construed as:
- Legal counsel or representation
- Recommendations for specific legal actions
- Authoritative interpretation of laws or regulations
8.3 Third-Party Information
We may display or link to information from government sources, news outlets, and other third parties. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of third-party information.
8.4 FFL Finder Disclaimer
Our FFL Finder database is compiled from public sources. We do not:
- Verify the current operating status of listed FFLs
- Endorse or recommend specific dealers
- Guarantee the accuracy of dealer information
- Accept liability for interactions with listed dealers
9. Limitation of Liability
9.1 Service Availability
We strive to maintain continuous service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. We are not liable for:
- Service interruptions or downtime
- Technical malfunctions or failures
- Loss of data or content
- Unauthorized access to our systems
9.2 Disclaimer of Warranties
GUNPLIANCE.COM IS 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, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
9.3 Limitation of Damages
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GUNPLIANCE.COM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
- Personal injury or property damage
- Damages resulting from your use or inability to use our services
- Damages exceeding the amount you paid us in the past 12 months
9.4 User Responsibility
You acknowledge and agree that:
- You use Gunpliance.com at your own risk
- You are responsible for your own compliance with firearms laws
- You should verify all information independently
- We are not responsible for your actions based on information from our site
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Gunpliance.com, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Your use or misuse of our services
- Content you post or submit
- Your interactions with other users
11. Third-Party Links and Services
11.1 External Links
Gunpliance.com may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not control or endorse these external sites and are not responsible for their:
- Content, accuracy, or availability
- Privacy practices or terms of service
- Products, services, or business practices
11.2 Third-Party Services
We use third-party services including:
- Google Analytics for website analytics
- Google AdSense for advertising
- Payment processors for transactions
Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.
12. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
By using Gunpliance.com, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.
13. Copyright and DMCA
13.1 Copyright Infringement
We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on Gunpliance.com infringes your copyright, please provide our designated agent with:
- Your physical or electronic signature
- Identification of the copyrighted work
- Identification of the infringing material and its location
- Your contact information
- A statement of good faith belief that use is unauthorized
- A statement under penalty of perjury that information is accurate
13.2 DMCA Contact
Copyright Agent: Gunpliance.com
Email: dmca@gunpliance.com
Address: [Your Physical Address]
13.3 Counter-Notification
If you believe content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification as provided by the DMCA.
14. Dispute Resolution
14.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois and the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
14.2 Jurisdiction and Venue
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of Gunpliance.com shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Illinois. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of these courts.
14.3 Arbitration
For disputes involving claims under $10,000, you agree to resolve disputes through binding arbitration rather than in court, except that either party may bring claims in small claims court.
14.4 Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes with us on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class actions or class arbitrations.
14.5 Time Limit for Claims
Any claim arising from these Terms or your use of our services must be filed within one year of the claim arising, or it is permanently barred.
15. Termination
15.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by:
- Using account deletion features in your dashboard
- Contacting our support team
- Ceasing use of our services
15.2 Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate your access immediately, without notice, if you:
- Violate these Terms
- Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
- Harm other users or our services
- Fail to pay applicable fees
15.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your right to access and use our services ends immediately
- We may delete your account and content
- Provisions of these Terms that should survive termination will remain in effect
- You remain liable for any outstanding obligations
16. Modifications to Services and Terms
16.1 Service Changes
We reserve the right to:
- Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services
- Change features, functionality, or availability
- Update pricing for memberships and services
- Add or remove content and tools
16.2 Terms Changes
We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting updated Terms on our website
- Updating the “Last Updated” date
- Sending email notifications (for significant changes)
Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.
17. Miscellaneous Provisions
17.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Gunpliance.com regarding use of our services.
17.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.
17.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.
17.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.
17.5 No Agency
Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between you and Gunpliance.com.
17.6 Force Majeure
We are not liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
18. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms of Service:
Gunpliance.com
Email: admin@gunpliance.com
Support: admin@gunpliance.com
Website: https://www.gunpliance.com/contact
For specific legal inquiries, please include “Legal Notice” or “Terms of Service” in your subject line.
Acknowledgment: By using Gunpliance.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.