Python code question

[LeifJohnson]

Hello, i downloaded a python code that is intended to send email notification to me when a feature has been added to a layer. I'm a novice when it comes to codes and coding and keep getting stuck. To clarify a little further i saw a document (link here) that i am attempting to implement. I downloaded the code and tried for awhile trying to get it to work but unfortunately i haven't had any luck. The error i keep receiving is "Cannot perform query. Invalid query parameters.
Unable to perform query. Please check your parameters.
No where clause specified.
(Error Code: 400)" ....I think it has something with the way i am querying the information but not sure. I marked out all of the username and passwords but if anyone had any suggestions on how i might get the enclosed file to start working it would be greatly appreciated. 

To add on i'm using python 3.5.3

[JonathanQuinn]

With Standardized Queries enabled, "!=" won't work.  Use <> instead:

https://services6.arcgis.com/ONchmwF4WjRnCeft/ArcGIS/rest/services/Complaint/FeatureServer/0/query?w... 

Standardized SQL functions in ArcGIS Online—ArcGIS Online Help | ArcGIS 

You have the option of turning off standardized queryies in your organization:

Configure security settings—ArcGIS Online Help | ArcGIS 

[LeifJohnson]

Thanks guys....It's working now...I appreciate your help on this. 

[AllisonMuise1]

Thanks for pointing this out! Syntax is correct on the Solutions site, but incorrect in the comments in the script. I'll get this updated to avoid further confusion