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Privacy Policy

Meme Reference respects your privacy. We do not collect personal data beyond standard analytics (e.g., anonymous visitor stats, traffic sources) to help improve the site.

We do not sell or share your data with third parties. If you contact us directly, your information will only be used to respond to your inquiry.

This site may use cookies or similar technologies for analytics, functionality, and any third-party services. You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

Legal Disclaimer & Fair Use Notice

Meme Reference is an educational and archival resource dedicated to documenting the history, context, and cultural relevance of internet memes. All meme content, including images and video stills, is used under the doctrine of Fair Use as outlined in Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. The materials presented on this site are:

Used for educational and informational purposes
Accompanied by commentary, research, and historical context
Non-commercial in nature, with content presented in a transformative way
Intended to foster cultural understanding and digital literacy

All images and materials are credited to the original creators where known, and no copyright infringement is intended. If you are a copyright holder and believe your work is used improperly, please contact us and we will address your concerns promptly.

Accessibility Statement

Meme Reference is committed to digital accessibility. We strive to ensure the site is usable for all visitors, including those using assistive technologies.

Images include descriptive alt text
Colors and fonts are chosen for readability
Navigation is screen-reader friendly and keyboard accessible
If you encounter a barrier, please let us know so we can improve.

Content Submission Policy

Meme Reference may allow user-submitted content in the future. Any submissions are moderated for historical value, accuracy, and respectful use. Submitted content grants us the right to archive and display it on the site.

Merchandise Policy

Meme Reference may sell merchandise in the future. All merchandise sold under the Meme Reference brand avoids reproducing copyrighted meme images. Designs focus on commentary, citations, and meme culture references. Any parody or reference content complies with Fair Use guidelines.

Contact Us

If you would like to contact us, please do so by emailing: memereferencearchive@gmail.com