Terms & Conditions

Agreement to Terms

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of honest-ratings.com (the "Site"), operated by Honest Ratings Media. By browsing the Site, subscribing to our newsletter, submitting a comment, or otherwise using any part of the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

What Honest Ratings Is

Honest Ratings is an independent publication that tests and reviews consumer technology products across categories including wireless earbuds, mechanical keyboards, gaming mice, portable monitors, power banks, USB-C hubs, smartwatches, webcams, portable power stations, and wall chargers. We publish hands-on reviews, comparison articles, and buying guides. Many of our articles contain affiliate links, including links through the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program; details are available in our Affiliate Disclosure.

Use of the Site

You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes, including reading reviews, comparing products, and following outbound links to retailers. You agree not to: scrape or systematically extract content from the Site for republication; interfere with the Site's normal operation, including through automated bots that place excessive load on our servers; attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its underlying systems; or use the Site to distribute malware, spam, or unlawful content, including through the comments section.

Comments and User Submissions

If we enable comments or a product submission channel, any content you submit must be your own, must not infringe on any third party's rights, and must not be defamatory, harassing, or unlawful. We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove any user-submitted content at our discretion, including comments that are off-topic, spam, or promotional. By submitting a comment or product pitch, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display that submission in connection with operating the Site.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, all original text, photography, graphics, and layout on this Site are the property of Honest Ratings Media and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may quote brief excerpts with clear attribution and a link back to the original article for editorial or commentary purposes, consistent with fair use principles, but you may not republish full articles, bulk-download our images, or otherwise reproduce substantial portions of our content without prior written permission. Product names, logos, and trademarks referenced in our reviews belong to their respective owners, and their use on this Site is for identification and reference purposes only — it does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation with Honest Ratings unless explicitly stated in an article.

Accuracy of Information

We make a genuine effort to keep specifications, pricing, and availability information accurate at the time of publication, and we periodically revisit and update older articles. However, manufacturers change product specifications, retailers adjust pricing continuously, and products go in and out of stock without notice. We do not guarantee that any price, specification, or availability detail on the Site is current at the moment you read it, and we recommend confirming details directly with the retailer or manufacturer before making a purchase decision.

Affiliate Relationships

Honest Ratings is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and may participate in similar affiliate programs with other retailers. This means we may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through links on this Site, at no additional cost to you. Our participation in these programs does not affect the editorial opinions, scores, or recommendations expressed in our reviews. Full details are available in our Affiliate Disclosure.

Third-Party Links

This Site contains links to third-party websites, including retailers, manufacturers, and other publications, for your convenience and reference. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of use of any third-party site. Visiting a linked site is at your own discretion and risk, and you should review that site's own terms and privacy policy.

No Professional Advice

Content on this Site, including reviews, buying guides, and comparison articles, reflects the opinions and testing experience of our team and is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not professional, technical, legal, financial, or safety advice specific to your circumstances, and it should not be treated as a substitute for consulting the manufacturer's documentation or a qualified professional where appropriate, particularly for products involving electrical safety, battery charging, or health-adjacent features such as heart-rate sensors.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Honest Ratings Media and its contributors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of your use of, or inability to use, the Site or any content, product, or service referenced on it, including damages arising from a purchase made through an affiliate link. The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Honest Ratings Media, its team, and contributors from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising from your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the services we use, or applicable law. The updated Terms will be posted on this page, and continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Termination

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Site, including your ability to comment or submit content, at our discretion, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of laws principles, and any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts located in Delaware.

Contact Us

Questions about these Terms can be sent to amirchandler7@gmail.com.