Terms of Service

Acceptable Use

You agree to use our service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms. You agree NOT to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Submit false, misleading, or defamatory content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Engage in spam, harassment, or abusive behavior
• Use automated systems to scrape our content
• Impersonate others or provide false information

Account Responsibilities

If you create an account or subscribe to our services:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

Content Submission

When you submit content (comments, reviews, messages):

• You retain ownership of your content
• You grant us a license to use, display, and distribute it
• You confirm you have the right to submit the content
• You agree it doesn't violate any laws or third-party rights

Our Content

All content on HomeGearGuide, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, reviews, and software, is our property or licensed to us and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

• You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial use
• You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works
• You may not use our content for commercial purposes without permission
• You may share links to our content with proper attribution

Trademarks

"HomeGearGuide" and our logo are trademarks. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written consent. All other trademarks mentioned on our site are the property of their respective owners.

User-Generated Content

By submitting content to our site, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, modify, and display your content in connection with our service.

How Affiliate Links Work

• We include affiliate links in our reviews and recommendations
• When you purchase through these links, we may earn a commission
• This doesn't affect the price you pay for products
• Our reviews remain honest and unbiased regardless of affiliate relationships

Review Independence

We maintain editorial independence in our reviews:

• We purchase and test products with our own funds when possible
• Affiliate relationships don't influence our ratings or recommendations
• We clearly disclose when content is sponsored or promotional
• We reserve the right to include negative reviews of affiliate products

Third-Party Responsibility

We are not responsible for the actions, products, or services of our affiliate partners. Your purchases are subject to the terms and conditions of the respective merchants.

No Professional Advice

Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as:

• Professional, technical, or expert advice
• Recommendations suitable for your specific situation
• Warranties or guarantees about product performance
• Medical, safety, or health advice

Service Availability

We strive to maintain our service, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue our service at any time without notice.

Content Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of our content. Product specifications, prices, and availability may change without notice.

Specific Limitations

We are not liable for:

• Losses resulting from your purchasing decisions
• Product defects, malfunctions, or safety issues
• Damages from third-party products or services
• Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
• Service interruptions or technical failures
• Actions of affiliate partners or advertisers

Maximum Liability

In any case, our total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action shall not exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, for accessing our service.

Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to our service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including:

• Violation of these terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Abuse of our service or other users
• At our sole discretion

Termination by You

You may stop using our service at any time. If you have subscribed to our newsletter or created an account, you may request deletion of your information by contacting us.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use our service will cease immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our service shall be resolved through:

1. Informal Resolution: Contact us first to attempt resolution
2. Mediation: If informal resolution fails, binding mediation
3. Arbitration: Final binding arbitration if mediation fails

Class Action Waiver

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

Entire Agreement

These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and HomeGearGuide regarding your use of our service and supersede all prior agreements.

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

Assignment

We may assign our rights and obligations under these terms without restriction. You may not assign your rights without our prior written consent.