Comparigon - Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Comparigon, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our site.

2. Description of Service

Comparigon publishes technology specifications, reviews, rankings, scores, comparisons, release information, and related articles. The website is an informational resource, not a manufacturer, marketplace, payment processor, or seller of listed products. Features, content, and availability may change or be discontinued at any time.

3. Content, Specifications, and Scoring Disclaimer

Articles, specifications, benchmarks, domain scores, rankings, and comparisons are provided as general guidance and may include estimates, automated calculations, third-party information, incomplete data, or errors. Results can vary by product configuration, region, software version, testing conditions, and available source information. Scores are not guarantees and may not correspond directly to every individual specification. Verify important details with the manufacturer or merchant before making a purchasing decision.

4. Advertising, Affiliate Links, and Editorial Independence

Comparigon may display third-party advertisements, sponsored placements, or affiliate and referral links, including links associated with Google AdSense, Amazon, Shopee, TikTok Shop, or other providers. We may earn advertising revenue or a commission on qualifying purchases, generally at no additional cost to you. Commercial links or placements should be identified where required. Compensation does not guarantee favorable coverage, product performance, merchant reliability, or a particular ranking. When Amazon Associates links are present: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

5. Product Prices, Availability, and Third-Party Purchases

Product prices, discounts, stock, shipping, specifications, release dates, regional availability, and offer terms may change without notice and may differ from information displayed on Comparigon. The merchant's current listing and checkout terms control. Any purchase is made directly with the merchant, which is responsible for payment processing, fulfillment, warranties, refunds, customer support, and its own privacy practices. Comparigon is not a party to the transaction.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

Content Ownership: Comparigon's original text, graphics, branding, and other original materials are owned by or licensed to Comparigon and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Product names, trademarks, manufacturer images, and other third-party materials remain the property of their respective owners. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit protected content without the necessary permission.
Voluntary Feedback: If you voluntarily submit suggestions or other non-confidential feedback, you grant Comparigon a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use that feedback to operate or improve the website, subject to our Privacy Policy and any rights that cannot be waived by law.

7. Use of the Website

Permitted Use: You may use Comparigon only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Service. You agree not to use the website to:

Engage in any activity that violates applicable local, national, or international laws.
Transmit any harmful code, such as viruses, worms, or other malicious software.
Perform unauthorized scraping, data mining, automated harvesting, or activity that disrupts the website or bypasses its access controls.

Prohibited Conduct: Do not interfere with security measures, manipulate affiliate links or attribution, impersonate another person, or misrepresent your relationship with Comparigon.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

Comparigon is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the extent permitted by law, we do not guarantee that the website, product data, comparison results, merchant offers, or linked services will be accurate, complete, current, secure, uninterrupted, or suitable for a particular purpose.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Comparigon and its officers, employees, contractors, and agents are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from website use, content inaccuracies, advertising, third-party links, unavailable offers, or purchases made from independent merchants. Nothing in these Terms excludes liability or consumer rights that cannot legally be excluded.

10. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify Comparigon against reasonable claims, losses, or expenses arising from your unlawful use of the website, infringement of another party's rights, or material violation of these Terms of Service.

11. Third-Party Links and Content

External websites, advertisements, affiliate networks, marketplaces, and merchant services operate under their own terms and privacy policies. A link does not by itself imply endorsement, sponsorship, partnership, product availability, or merchant reliability. Comparigon does not control and is not responsible for third-party content or transactions.

12. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service by posting a revised version with an updated effective date. Changes apply prospectively, subject to any notice or consent requirements imposed by applicable law. Please review the Terms periodically; continued use after an applicable change takes effect indicates acceptance.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Philippines, subject to mandatory consumer protections that apply in your place of residence. Any court proceeding permitted under the dispute-resolution section may be brought in a court with appropriate jurisdiction in the Philippines, unless applicable law requires another forum.

14. Termination

We may restrict or suspend access when reasonably necessary to address security concerns, unlawful activity, abuse, or a violation of these Terms. Provisions that should reasonably survive termination, including intellectual property protections, disclaimers, and lawful limitations of liability, will remain effective.

15. Limitation of Liability Cap

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Comparigon's aggregate liability arising from use of this free website will not exceed twenty US dollars (USD $20.00). This limitation does not apply to liabilities or remedies that cannot legally be limited.

16. Intellectual Property Infringement Reporting

If you believe that material on our website infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact [email protected] with the following information:

A physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the right.
A description of the copyrighted work or other intellectual property that you claim has been infringed.
A description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the website.
Reasonable contact information so we can respond.
A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized.
A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information is accurate.

17. Dispute Resolution

Before starting a formal proceeding, please contact us so we can attempt to resolve the concern in good faith. Where lawful and mutually agreed, a dispute may be referred to arbitration in Manila, Philippines, under an appropriate Philippine dispute-resolution framework. Nothing here prevents you from exercising mandatory consumer rights or pursuing remedies that applicable law makes available.

18. Assignment

You may not transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. Comparigon may transfer these Terms as part of a lawful business reorganization or transfer, subject to applicable law.

19. Non-Commercial Use

The website is intended for personal, informational use. Commercial reproduction, redistribution, or exploitation of protected content requires prior permission or another valid legal authorization.

20. Governing Language

These Terms are written in English. If a translated version conflicts with the English version, the English version controls unless applicable law requires otherwise.

21. Force Majeure

Comparigon is not responsible for delays or interruptions caused by events outside its reasonable control, including outages, communication failures, natural events, or disruptions involving hosting and third-party service providers.

22. Age Restrictions

The website is not intended for children under 13 or any higher minimum age required by local law. If you are under the age of majority in your jurisdiction, use the website only with appropriate parental or guardian permission.

23. Acknowledgment of Understanding

By using the website, you acknowledge that you have had the opportunity to review these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

24. Severability

If a provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue to apply to the extent permitted by law.

25. Entire Agreement

These Terms and our Privacy Policy describe the agreement governing your use of Comparigon, subject to rights that cannot be waived under applicable law.

26. No Waiver

A delay or failure to enforce a provision of these Terms does not waive our right to enforce that provision later.

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