1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Truthful Reviews. By accessing or using our website at truthful.reviews (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
2. Description of Service
Truthful Reviews provides:
- Independent product reviews and comparisons
- Editorial content and purchase advice
- Community features including comments and discussions
- Affiliate links to third-party retailers (primarily Amazon)
3. User Accounts
3.1 Registration
To access certain features (such as commenting), you may register using:
- Google account
- Facebook account
3.2 Account Security
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the security of your account credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorised use
3.3 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or our Community Guidelines.
4. User-Generated Content
4.1 Comments and Reviews
When posting comments or reviews, you agree that:
- Your content is your own original work
- You will not post spam, advertisements, or promotional content
- You will not use offensive, abusive, or discriminatory language
- You will not violate intellectual property rights
- You will not impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
- You will comply with our Community Guidelines
4.2 Content Licence
By posting content on our Site, you grant Truthful Reviews a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide licence to use, modify, publish, and distribute your content in connection with the Site.
4.3 Content Moderation
We reserve the right to:
- Review, edit, or remove any user-generated content
- Moderate comments to ensure compliance with these Terms
- Remove content that violates our policies
- Ban users who repeatedly violate our guidelines
5. Editorial Independence
5.1 Unbiased Reviews
Our editorial team maintains independence from advertisers and affiliate partners. Product reviews are based on:
- Real-world testing and analysis
- Research and expert evaluation
- Published specifications and data
5.2 No Guarantees
Whilst we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees about:
- Product availability or pricing
- Completeness or accuracy of product information
- Fitness for a particular purpose
Always verify critical information with manufacturers and retailers before making purchasing decisions.
6. Affiliate Disclosure
Important: As an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner, we earn from qualifying purchases made through links on our Site.
6.1 How Affiliate Links Work
- When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission
- The price you pay is the same whether you use our link or not
- Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial opinions
- We clearly mark affiliate links where required
6.2 Third-Party Transactions
Purchases made through affiliate links are transactions between you and the retailer (e.g., Amazon). We are not responsible for:
- Product quality, defects, or returns
- Shipping, delivery, or customer service
- Pricing changes or availability
- Retailer policies or terms of service
7. Intellectual Property
7.1 Our Content
All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Truthful Reviews or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
7.2 Permitted Use
You may:
- View and read content for personal, non-commercial use
- Share links to our articles on social media
- Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution
7.3 Prohibited Use
You may NOT:
- Copy, reproduce, or republish our content without permission
- Use our content for commercial purposes
- Remove copyright notices or attributions
- Create derivative works based on our content
8. Disclaimers
8.1 "As Is" Basis
The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding:
- Site availability, reliability, or functionality
- Accuracy of content or information
- Freedom from errors, viruses, or harmful components
8.2 No Professional Advice
Our content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult qualified professionals for specific situations.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Truthful Reviews shall not be liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, or data
- Damages arising from use or inability to use the Site
- Damages arising from third-party products or services
- User-generated content or comments
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Truthful Reviews from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of others
- Content you post on the Site
- Your use of the Site
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of England and Wales.
12. Contact Information
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