The owners of the "Academic Sexual Misconduct Database" are accused of false advertising and irresponsible use of online content.
academicsexualmisconductdatabase.org argues that it is an aggregator of publicably published information. But owners of this site created the criteria and algorithm that select and display incomplete, misleading and prejudicial information. This misinformation generates hate against the individuals listed in their website. See below an example whereby a white student accuser dismissed her misconduct claim and the school admitted mishandling the investigation. Yet, the site advertises outdated and misleading information that seek to permanently damage the reputation of the accused.
https://academic-sexual-misconduct-database.org/person/erick-guerrero
State and federal laws are in place to protect consumers from false or misleading online advertising. These laws make deceptive claims illegal. No business may make false, misleading, or deceptive claims. Consumers who are victims of false or misleading online advertising should contact an experienced lawyer to find out about his or her rights and actions that can be taken.
False advertising is any published claim that is deceptive or untruthful. Misleading advertising is any published claim that gives a consumer an incorrect understanding of the product they are interested in purchasing or using. The false and misleading advertising by companies of any product may result in the consumer suffering a financial loss, or another form of damage to the consumer.
