Terms of Service
Effective Date: April 25, 2026
IMPORTANT NOTICE
These Terms include a waiver of certain legal rights, including class action participation and jury trial rights. Please read carefully.
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of ApplianceNews.org, also known as Appliance News (“we,” “us,” or “our”), including all related websites, mobile experiences, content, and services (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms that may apply to specific features.
If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Services immediately.
2. About Appliance News
Appliance News is a Minnesota-based digital publication focused on appliance industry reporting, product insights, and consumer information. Content is provided for informational and editorial purposes only.
3. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of any changes.
4. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use the Services. By using the Services, you represent that you meet this requirement.
5. User Accounts
Some features may require account registration.
You agree to:
Provide accurate and current information
Maintain the security of your account
Notify us of unauthorized access
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts at our discretion.
6. Use of Content
All content on Appliance News—including articles, images, graphics, logos, and code—is owned by us or licensed to us and protected under intellectual property laws.
You may:
View and read content for personal, non-commercial use
You may not:
Copy, reproduce, distribute, or republish content without permission
Use content for commercial purposes
Scrape or extract data using automated tools
7. User Submissions
If you submit content (comments, tips, media, etc.), you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute that content.
You represent that:
You own or have rights to the content
Your submission does not violate any laws or third-party rights
8. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to use the Services to:
Post false, misleading, or defamatory content
Harass, abuse, or harm others
Upload viruses or malicious code
Violate any laws or regulations
Impersonate others
Engage in scraping, crawling, or data mining without permission
Disrupt site functionality
We reserve the right to remove content and restrict access for violations.
9. Third-Party Links & Content
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, advertisers, or services.
We:
Do not control or endorse third-party content
Are not responsible for their policies or actions
Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and them.
10. Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure
Appliance News may display advertisements and participate in affiliate marketing programs.
We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases
Sponsored content will be disclosed where required
We are not responsible for third-party products or services.
11. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Services are provided “as is” and “as available.”
We make no guarantees regarding:
Accuracy or completeness of information
Availability or reliability of the site
Fitness for a particular purpose
Use of the Services is at your own risk.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Appliance News and its affiliates will not be liable for:
Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
Loss of data, profits, or business
Errors or interruptions in service
If liability is found, it will be limited to the maximum extent allowed under Minnesota law.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Appliance News and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
Your use of the Services
Your violation of these Terms
Your submitted content
14. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access at any time, without notice, for any reason.
You may stop using the Services at any time.
15. Copyright & DMCA
If you believe content on our site infringes your copyright, please contact us with:
Description of the copyrighted work
Location of the material
Your contact information
A statement of good faith belief
We will respond in accordance with applicable law.
16. Waiver of Certain Rights
No Jury Trial
You and Appliance News waive the right to a jury trial for any disputes.
No Class Actions
You agree to resolve disputes individually and not as part of a class action.
Opt-Out
You may opt out of this section within 30 days of first use by contacting us in writing.
17. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to conflict of law principles.
18. Miscellaneous
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us
If any provision is invalid, the rest remain in effect
Failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver
19. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms, contact:
Appliance News (ApplianceNews.org)
Email: [email protected]
Location: Minnesota, United States