Terms & Conditions

Welcome to Howsociable. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at howsociable.com (the "Site"). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Site.

1. Agreement to Terms

By using the Site, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age and agree to be bound by these Terms. This agreement constitutes a legally binding contract between you ("User," "you") and Howsociable ("we," "us," "our").

2. Definitions

• "Site" refers to the Howsociable website and all content, services, and products available at or through the website.
• "Content" means all text, images, data, information, reviews, articles, and other material available on the Site.
• "User-Generated Content" refers to any content, such as comments, that you post, upload, or otherwise make available on the Site.

3. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Site. Prohibited behavior includes:

• Harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any other user.
• Transmitting obscene or offensive content or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within our Site.
• Using the Site for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent.
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or engaging in any activity that disrupts, diminishes the quality of, interferes with the performance of, or impairs the functionality of the Site.

4. Affiliate Disclosure and Nature of Content

Howsociable is an independent, advertising-supported comparison and review service. To keep this resource free for our users, we may receive compensation from some of the companies featured on our Site, which may include affiliate commissions. This compensation may impact the location, order, and scoring of services listed.

All Content on this site, including reviews, ratings, and opinions, is for informational purposes only. It is based on our subjective analysis, market research, and testing methodology. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy or completeness of the Content. The Content should not be construed as professional advice. You should conduct your own research and due diligence before purchasing any third-party product or service.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

The Site and its entire Content, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by Howsociable, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or publicly perform any of our Content without our prior written permission.

6. User-Generated Content

If you post comments or other User-Generated Content on the Site, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content on the Site. You are solely responsible for your User-Generated Content and represent that you own or have the necessary rights to it and that it does not violate any law or the rights of any person.

7. Third-Party Websites

The Site contains links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Howsociable. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT THE SITE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.

9. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL HOWSOCIABLE, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SITE, ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT ON THE SITE, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR LOSS OF DATA.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Howsociable and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) that they may incur as a result of or arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.

11. Privacy Policy

Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

12. Term and Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Site, without notice, for any conduct that we, in our sole discretion, believe is in violation of any applicable law or is harmful to the interests of another user or us.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which our company is registered, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of these Terms shall be instituted exclusively in the courts of that jurisdiction.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. By continuing to access or use our Site after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: legal@howsociable.com.