Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Effective Date: April 25, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of ApplianceNews.org (“Appliance News,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), including all related services.

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use 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 purposes only.

3. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of any changes.

4. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Services.

5. User Accounts

  • Provide accurate and current information
  • Maintain account security
  • Notify us of unauthorized access

We may suspend or terminate accounts at our discretion.

6. Use of Content

All content is owned or licensed by Appliance News and protected by intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • View content for personal, non-commercial use

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, or republish content
  • Use content commercially
  • Scrape or extract data using automated tools

7. User Submissions

By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use and distribute it.

8. Prohibited Conduct

  • Posting false or misleading content
  • Harassment or abuse
  • Uploading malicious code
  • Violating laws or impersonating others
  • Scraping or disrupting the platform

9. Third-Party Links & Content

We are not responsible for third-party websites or services.

10. Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure

We may earn commissions from affiliate links. Sponsored content will be disclosed.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

Services are provided “as is” with no guarantees of accuracy, availability, or reliability.

12. Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages to the fullest extent permitted by law.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify Appliance News from claims arising from your use of the Services.

14. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access at any time.

15. Copyright & DMCA

To report infringement, contact us with details of the copyrighted material and its location.

16. Waiver of Certain Rights

No Jury Trial: You waive the right to a jury trial.

No Class Actions: Disputes must be resolved individually.

17. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota.

18. Miscellaneous

  • These Terms are the entire agreement
  • Invalid provisions do not affect the rest
  • Failure to enforce is not a waiver

19. Contact Information

Appliance News (ApplianceNews.org)
Email: [email protected]
Location: Minnesota, United States