1. Acceptance of Terms & The Archive Mission

Welcome to 09112001.com (the “Archive”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. This site functions strictly as a non-commercial, volunteer-funded digital history archive dedicated to preserving personal photos, crew registries, and historical documentation from September 11, 2001. If you do not agree to these terms, you must immediately cease using the website.

2. Volunteer Funding & Affiliate Disclosure

This Archive is entirely listener- and reader-supported to help defray ongoing server hosting, digital maintenance, and domain preservation costs.

• Affiliate Tracking: This Archive participates in affiliate marketing programs (including FlexOffers and Amazon Associates). If you choose to rent documentaries or purchase resources through our links, we may earn a small referral commission at no additional cost to you.
• Voluntary Donations: Any financial support or residuals generated through this site are used exclusively to keep this history online, free, and accessible to the public.

3. User-Generated Content & Community Code of Conduct

Our website may provide interactive community features, including comment sections, forums, or guestbooks.

• Sole Responsibility: You are entirely responsible for all text, images, or links you post. 09112001.com does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of user-generated content.
• Prohibited Conduct: You explicitly agree not to post any content that is defamatory, abusive, obscene, fraudulent, racially offensive, or constitutes unauthorized commercial advertising (spam). Given the solemn nature of this archive, disrespect toward the victims, survivors, or flight crews will not be tolerated.
• Right to Moderate: We reserve the absolute right to monitor, edit, move, or permanently delete any user content at our sole discretion. Violating this code of conduct will result in an immediate and permanent ban from all interactive features.

4. Third-Party Liability Shield (Section 230)

In accordance with Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, 09112001.com is a provider of an interactive computer service and shall not be treated as the publisher or speaker of any information provided by third-party users within our comment sections, forums, or interactive streams.

5. Intellectual Property & Copyright (DMCA)

The original content on this Archive—including unique personal photographs taken at Ground Zero, written historical narratives, and custom site layouts—is the property of 09112001.com and is protected by copyright laws.

• Historical Sharing: Educational and respectful sharing of this archive’s personal assets is encouraged, provided proper attribution is given to 09112001.com.
• DMCA Takedown Policy: If you believe your copyrighted work has been uploaded to our Archive without authorization, please notify us immediately at your designated contact email. Your notice must include a description of the work, the specific URL, and your contact information.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

All content on this Archive is provided on an “as-is” basis for historical, educational, and informational purposes only. While we strive for absolute accuracy regarding crew registries and event timelines, we make no guarantees regarding third-party links or the continuous availability of external streaming services.

7. Governing Law

These Terms of Use and any disputes arising out of your use of the Archive shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Alabama, County of Shelby, without regard to its conflict of law principles.