Terms of Service

Effective Date: June 14, 2025

Welcome to RateYourCountries, operated by RateGov Insights LLC ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully.

1. Eligibility

By using RateYourCountries, you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age. If you are under 18, you must have the consent of a parent or guardian.

2. Use of the Platform

You may use RateYourCountries for personal, non-commercial purposes to:

  • View country ratings
  • Submit feedback and opinions
  • Explore public sentiment insights

You agree to provide accurate and honest information when submitting ratings or interacting with the platform.

3. User Contributions

By submitting ratings or written input, you grant RateYourCountries a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your contributions in anonymized or aggregated form to improve the platform and inform users.

You agree not to submit content that is false, harmful, abusive, discriminatory, or misleading.

4. User-Generated Content and Public Opinion

  • RateYourCountries displays sentiment data and ratings submitted by public users from around the world.
  • These ratings reflect personal opinions, not verified facts or government-endorsed evaluations.

We do not endorse or validate any particular viewpoint, and the information provided should not be interpreted as official or factual statements about any country. The platform is intended for public expression, awareness, and discussion based on lived experiences and perceptions.

5. Data and Privacy

Your use of the platform is subject to our Privacy Policy. By using RateYourCountries, you consent to the collection, use, and storage of your data as described in that policy.

6. Account Verification

If you create an account or verify your identity (e.g., through email or magic link), you agree to provide accurate information and keep your login credentials secure.

7. Platform Availability and Disclaimer

The platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, completeness of data, or accuracy of ratings.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, RateYourCountries shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use or inability to use the platform.

9. Intellectual Property

All platform content, design elements, logos, proprietary data models, rating systems, and underlying methodology are the exclusive property of RateYourCountries and protected by copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. Reproduction or reuse without written permission is prohibited.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the platform, without notice, if you violate these Terms or engage in abusive or inappropriate behavior.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wyoming, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

In the event of a dispute, you agree to first attempt resolution informally by contacting support@rateyourcountries.com. If unresolved, the dispute will be settled through binding arbitration in Laramie County, Wyoming, or in small claims court, where applicable.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted here. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. EU/EEA Users – Legal Basis and Rights under GDPR

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area (EU/EEA), our collection and use of your personal data is subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Your consent, where required (e.g., for creating an account or submitting ratings)
  • Our legitimate interest in providing, improving, and securing the platform
  • Compliance with legal obligations, where applicable

As an EU/EEA user, you have the following rights:

  • The right to access your personal data
  • The right to request correction or deletion of your data
  • The right to restrict or object to certain types of processing
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time
  • The right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@rateyourcountries.com.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

support@rateyourcountries.com