1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using SmartGearPicks ("Site," "Platform," "we," "our," or "us"), you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you are expressly prohibited from using the Site and must discontinue use immediately.
2. Description of Services
SmartGearPicks provides an online catalog and discovery engine for curated tech gear, lifestyle products, creator tools, and workspace equipment. We publish editorial recommendations, product details, price metadata, and referral links to third-party e-commerce platforms.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise indicated, the Site source code, database architecture, functionality, software, website designs, text, photographs, and graphics on the Site (collectively, the "Content") are owned or controlled by SmartGearPicks or licensed to us.
Product images and brand names referenced on the Site belong to their respective copyright and trademark owners and are displayed for identification and recommendation purposes.
4. Affiliate & Outbound Links Disclosure
The Site contains outbound links to third-party merchant websites (such as Amazon.com). As a participant in affiliate marketing programs, SmartGearPicks receives referral commissions for qualifying purchases made via outbound links.
5. User Conduct & Acceptable Use
You agree not to access or use the Site for any purpose other than that for which we make the Site available. Prohibited activities include:
- Systematically retrieving data or catalog content without written permission.
- Attempting to bypass rate limits, server security, or administrative access controls.
- Engaging in unauthorized framing of or linking to the Site.
6. Warranty Disclaimer
THE SITE AND CATALOG ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE" BASIS. YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SITE SERVICES WILL BE AT YOUR SOLE RISK.
7. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT WILL WE OR OUR DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE.
8. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and defined following applicable laws. Courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any dispute which may arise in connection with these terms.
9. Contact Information
For legal inquiries or questions regarding these Terms of Service, please reach out to our legal operations department.