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Disclaimer and non-affiliationWho publishes the Matthews NC Guide, which organizations it is and is not affiliated with, and the limits of the information it provides.Terms of useThe terms that apply when you use the Matthews NC Guide, including permitted use, prohibited scraping and AI training, liability limits and governing law.Privacy noticeWhat information the Matthews NC Guide and its service providers process, why, how long it is kept, and the privacy rights available to you.Cookie and browser-storage noticeEvery cookie, browser-storage item and embedded service the Matthews NC Guide uses, what each does, and how to change your choices.Copyright, trademark and rights of useWho owns the text, graphics, data and branding on the Matthews NC Guide, what you may do with it, and the policy on AI training and machine-readable content.DMCA and content-removal policyHow to report copyright infringement under the DMCA, file a counter-notice, or request correction or removal of privacy, image or property information.Accessibility statementThe accessibility standard the Matthews NC Guide aims to meet, the features it provides, and how to report a barrier.Advertising, referral and ownership disclosureThe material relationships between the Matthews NC Guide's publisher and the Peters businesses mentioned on the site, and how editorial placement is decided.Professional services and results disclaimerLimits on real estate, construction, design and home-technology information in the Matthews NC Guide, and why no results, prices or approvals are guaranteed.Testimonial, review and case-study disclosureHow the Matthews NC Guide handles testimonials, reviews, case studies and illustrative examples.Artificial-intelligence disclosureWhere the Matthews NC Guide uses artificial intelligence, including the community matcher and monthly journal articles, and the limits of AI output.Security and fraud warningHow to recognize impersonation and wire fraud involving the Matthews NC Guide or the Peters businesses, and how to report a security concern.