Terms of Service Agreement

Effective Date: June 12, 2025

Welcome to GadgetScout, a price comparison and price aggregation website accessible at gadgetscout.net, including its related mobile website and mobile application (collectively, the “Websites”). By accessing or using the Websites, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (this “Agreement”), whether or not you register as a member (“Member”). If you disagree with any part of this Agreement or the GadgetScout Privacy Policy, you must not use the Websites or the service provided (the “Service”).

This Agreement may be updated by GadgetScout at any time, with changes effective upon posting on the Websites. Your continued use of the Websites or Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Agreement.

PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY, AS IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, REMEDIES, AND OBLIGATIONS, INCLUDING LIMITATIONS, EXCLUSIONS, AND A DISPUTE RESOLUTION CLAUSE.

Electronic Agreement

This Agreement is an electronic contract governing your use of the Websites and Service. By accessing the Websites or becoming a Member, you accept its terms. You must have Internet access and necessary equipment to access this Agreement. You may save or print this Agreement for your records.

1. Access and Retention

To access and retain this Agreement, you need Internet access and must pay any associated fees. You must also use equipment, such as a computer and modem, to connect to the Internet. Save or print a copy of this Agreement for your records.

2. Commercial Use of Service

If you use the Service or Websites on behalf of a company, entity, or organization (“Subscribing Entity”), you represent and warrant that:

  • You are authorized to bind the Subscribing Entity to this Agreement;
  • You have read and understand this Agreement;
  • You agree to this Agreement on behalf of the Subscribing Entity.

Prohibited uses of the Websites include, but are not limited to, accessing illegal content, collecting user data for unsolicited communications, unauthorized linking or framing, sharing account credentials, impersonation, automated scraping, or any use violating applicable laws. GadgetScout may investigate unauthorized use and pursue legal action, including civil, criminal, or injunctive remedies. Use of the Websites is at GadgetScout’s discretion and may be revoked at any time.

3. Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your username and password and for all activities under your account. You agree to:

  • Notify GadgetScout immediately at support@gadgetscout.net of any unauthorized use or security breach;
  • Log out of your account after each session.

GadgetScout is not liable for losses due to your failure to comply. Exercise caution when using public or shared computers.

4. Your Use of the Websites

You agree not to:

  • Access or download illegal content;
  • Copy or capture content without GadgetScout’s express permission;
  • Republish, distribute, or exploit content, except for your own content (“Your Content”) or as permitted by the uploader’s settings (e.g., Creative Commons licenses);
  • Use content to create a competing service;
  • Use scraping or automated tools to aggregate content;
  • Use bots or automated scripts for account actions;
  • Alter or remove proprietary notices;
  • Reverse engineer or copy the Websites’ code;
  • Upload or share content that is offensive, defamatory, illegal, or infringes third-party rights, or that contains malware or spam;
  • Engage in conduct that violates laws or regulations;
  • Rent, sell, or lease access to the Websites;
  • Impersonate others or misrepresent affiliations;
  • Harass or threaten other users or GadgetScout staff;
  • Sell or transfer your account without permission;
  • Collect user data through scraping or similar methods;
  • Interfere with the Websites’ security or functionality.

GadgetScout may terminate your account or take legal action for violations, including reporting to authorities.

5. Representations and Warranties

You represent and warrant that:

  • Your Content is original or you have all necessary rights to use and share it;
  • Your Content does not infringe third-party rights;
  • You have consents for any individuals featured in Your Content;
  • Your Content is not unlawful or offensive;
  • Your Content does not create liability for GadgetScout.

GadgetScout may remove Your Content or terminate your access if it breaches these warranties or violates laws.

6. Term

This Agreement remains in effect while you use the Websites or Service. You may terminate your membership by contacting support@gadgetscout.net. GadgetScout may terminate your membership for any reason by notifying you at your provided email address. No refunds are provided for terminations due to breaches. Certain terms survive termination.

7. Modifications to Service

GadgetScout may modify or discontinue the Service at any time without notice and is not liable for such changes.

8. Blocking of IP Addresses

GadgetScout may block IP addresses to protect the Service’s integrity.

9. Content

a. Proprietary Rights

GadgetScout retains all rights in the Websites and Service. All content is proprietary or licensed to GadgetScout. You may not copy, modify, or distribute content without permission. Third-party links and content are governed by their respective terms. GadgetScout is not responsible for third-party content.

b. Ownership of Your Content; Licenses

Your Content remains yours, but by uploading it, you grant GadgetScout a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, distribute, and display it in connection with the Service. Other content belongs to its uploader and may be protected by intellectual property rights. You acquire no rights in others’ content unless permitted by the uploader.

10. Restrictions on Use of Materials

The Websites’ content is protected by copyrights, trademarks, and other rights. You may not modify, distribute, or exploit this content without permission. Downloading content does not grant ownership.

11. Copyright Policy

GadgetScout prohibits posting content that infringes intellectual property rights. For copyright infringement claims, send notifications to support@gadgetscout.net with:

  • Identification of the infringed work;
  • Identification of the infringing material;
  • Your contact information;
  • A good-faith belief that the use is unauthorized;
  • A statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury;
  • Your signature or authorized representative’s signature.

GadgetScout will process claims under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Repeated infringers may face account termination.

12. Liability for Content

GadgetScout acts as a passive host for user content and does not review it. GadgetScout is not liable for user content or activities. You waive any claims against GadgetScout related to user content.

13. Repeat Infringers

GadgetScout may suspend or terminate accounts for repeated breaches. After two warnings for infringement or inappropriate behavior, your access may be terminated without refund.

14. Limitation of Liability

GadgetScout is not liable for any damages arising from the Websites or Service, including direct, indirect, or consequential damages. The Service is provided “as is” without warranties. Your use is at your own risk. GadgetScout’s aggregate liability is limited to the greater of $500 or amounts paid by you in the prior six months.

15. Indemnity by You

You agree to indemnify GadgetScout against claims arising from:

  • Your violation of this Agreement;
  • Third-party claims related to Your Content;
  • Unauthorized account activity, unless caused by GadgetScout.

16. Attorney Fees

If GadgetScout prevails in any action related to this Agreement, you are responsible for its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.

17. Parental or Guardian Permission

Children under 13 may not use the Websites without a supervising parent or guardian.

18. Privacy

Use of the Websites is governed by the GadgetScout Privacy Policy, available at gadgetscout.net/privacy-policy.

19. Jurisdiction and Choice of Law; Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from the Websites or Service are governed by Colorado law, without regard to conflict of law principles. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Service of process may be made by certified mail to your provided email address, with the same effect as personal service. If any provision is unenforceable, it will be severed without affecting the remaining provisions.

20. Arbitration Provision/No Class Action

All disputes must be resolved individually through binding arbitration under the American Arbitration Association’s Commercial Arbitration Rules in Colorado Springs, Colorado, before a single arbitrator. Arbitration costs are split between the parties. Post-arbitration actions or injunctive relief must be brought in the courts of Colorado Springs, Colorado. No class actions are permitted.

21. No Third Party Beneficiaries

This Agreement has no third-party beneficiaries unless expressly stated.

22. Availability Outside the U.S.

If you access the Websites from outside the U.S., you do so at your own risk and must comply with local laws. Personal information may be processed in the U.S. or other locations, as per the Privacy Policy.

23. Entire Agreement

This Agreement is the entire agreement between you and GadgetScout regarding the Websites and Service.

24. Severability Waiver

If any provision is invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect. GadgetScout’s failure to enforce any term is not a waiver.

25. Headings

Headings are for reference only and do not affect interpretation.

Contact

For questions or notices, contact support@gadgetscout.net.

I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT AND AGREE TO ALL OF THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED ABOVE.