International Platform - Local Compliance Required
About BCAS: BCAS is a community-driven platform providing user-generated information about drugs and substances for educational and harm reduction purposes only. All content is user-generated and not verified, endorsed, or approved by any medical, legal, or regulatory authority.
Terms of Use & Acceptance
By accessing or continuing to use this website from any location worldwide, you agree to be bound by these terms under English law. If you do not agree or if these terms are prohibited in your jurisdiction, you must leave the site immediately.
International Users: You are responsible for determining whether your access and use is lawful in your country/region.
Educational Purpose & Content Disclaimer
- Educational Use Only: All information is provided solely for educational and harm reduction purposes. This is not medical, legal, or professional advice in any jurisdiction.
- No Content Verification: User-generated content may be inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, or misleading. We do not verify, endorse, or approve any user submissions.
- Professional Consultation Required: Always consult qualified professionals in your jurisdiction (doctors, lawyers, etc.) before making decisions about substances, health, or legal matters.
- Local Laws Vary: Drug laws, medical regulations, and legal frameworks differ significantly worldwide. Information that may be legal in one jurisdiction could be illegal in another.
Limitation of Liability
Your Risk: Use of this site is entirely at your own risk. We exclude liability to the fullest extent permitted by English law and applicable international law.
Global Waiver of Claims: You waive claims against BCAS, its operators, contributors, hosting providers, and affiliates for any loss, damage, or harm arising from:
- Physical injury, illness, or death
- Emotional or psychological harm
- Financial loss or legal consequences
- Criminal prosecution or civil liability
- Reliance on inaccurate information
- Violation of local laws or regulations
- Any other direct or indirect consequences
Statutory Protections: This exclusion does not affect mandatory consumer rights in your jurisdiction and does not exclude liability for:
- Death or personal injury caused by our negligence (where prohibited by law)
- Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
- Any liability that cannot be legally excluded in England and Wales
- Gross negligence or willful misconduct where exclusion is prohibited
International User Responsibilities
- Jurisdiction-Specific Compliance: You are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws including but not limited to:
- UK: Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, Medicines Act 1968, Computer Misuse Act 1990
- US: Controlled Substances Act, FDA regulations, state laws
- EU: Digital Services Act, national drug control laws, GDPR
- International: UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961, local regulations
- All Other Jurisdictions: National and local drug, medicine, and communications laws
- Geographic Restrictions: Some content may not be appropriate for all jurisdictions. Users in countries with strict content liability or drug information restrictions use this site at their own legal risk.
Age Requirements
- Minimum Age: 18 years old globally, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction (whichever is higher)
- Minors: If under 18, access only with parental/guardian consent and supervision where legally permitted
Prohibited Uses Worldwide
- Facilitate illegal drug transactions in any jurisdiction
- Provide manufacturing instructions for controlled substances
- Encourage illegal drug use or law violations
- Post content that violates applicable laws
- Circumvent legal restrictions in your country
- Harm, harass, or endanger other users
Content Moderation & International Takedown
Global Notice and Takedown: We comply with applicable takedown obligations worldwide. To report illegal or harmful content, email: BCAS.legal.public@gmail.com
Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance: We will investigate reports and remove content that:
- Violates UK law (our base jurisdiction)
- Is clearly illegal in major jurisdictions
- Violates international treaties or standards
- Poses immediate harm risks
Response Timeframe: We strive to review and act upon valid takedown requests as promptly as possible; however, due to the complexity of international laws, jurisdictional differences, and volume of requests, removal of reported content may take an extended period of time or may not occur in certain cases.
No Global Endorsement
BCAS explicitly does not, in any jurisdiction:
- Recommend or endorse illegal drug use
- Facilitate drug transactions or distribution
- Encourage possession of controlled substances
- Provide advice on avoiding law enforcement
- Guarantee legal compliance across all territories
Privacy & International Data Protection
- Minimal Data Collection: We collect only essential technical data for site operation.
- Hosting Provider: GitHub Pages may log IP addresses and metadata. See GitHub's global Privacy Policy.
- International Privacy Rights: We respect privacy rights under:
- UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
- EU GDPR for European users
- Other applicable data protection laws
- Contact us for data rights requests: BCAS.legal.public@gmail.com
Governing Law & International Disputes
- Primary Jurisdiction: These terms are governed by English law with disputes subject to English courts.
- International Enforcement: While governed by English law, we recognize that:
- Local courts may assert jurisdiction over users in their territory
- Some provisions may be unenforceable in certain jurisdictions
- International users retain rights under their local consumer protection laws
- Alternative Resolution: We encourage amicable dispute resolution before formal proceedings.
Warnings for High-Risk Jurisdictions
Enhanced Caution Required: Users in jurisdictions with particularly strict drug information or platform liability laws should exercise extra caution. This may include countries with:
- Zero-tolerance drug policies
- Strict internet content controls
- Broad platform liability rules
- Limited safe harbor protections
Severability & Updates
- International Severability: If any provision is unenforceable in your jurisdiction, the remainder continues in effect where legally permissible.
- Global Updates: Terms may be updated to reflect changing international legal requirements. Continued use constitutes acceptance.