Terms of Use
Last updated: August 16, 2025
By accessing and using Smart Pick (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of the Smart Pick website and services. By accessing or using our service, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
2. Description of Service
Smart Pick provides product reviews, rankings, and comparisons to help users make informed purchasing decisions. Our service includes:
- Product reviews and recommendations
- Price comparisons and deals
- Affiliate links to third-party retailers
- Educational content about products
3. User Responsibilities
Acceptable Use
You agree to use our service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not:
- Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, or laws
- Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
- Collect or harvest personal information of other users
Age Requirement
You must be at least 18 years old to use our service. If you are under 18, you may only use the service under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.
4. Affiliate Relationships
Important Disclosure
Smart Pick participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Associates Program. We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through our links at no additional cost to you.
Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or product recommendations. We maintain editorial independence and provide honest, unbiased reviews.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
Our Content
The Smart Pick service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Smart Pick and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
User Content
If you submit content to our service (such as comments or feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content.
6. Third-Party Links and Services
Our service contains links to third-party websites and services, including retail partners like Amazon. We are not responsible for:
- The content or practices of third-party websites
- Product quality, delivery, or customer service from retailers
- Pricing accuracy or availability of products
- Returns, refunds, or warranty issues with purchased products
7. Disclaimers
Important Disclaimers
- Our reviews and recommendations are opinions based on our research and experience
- Product information may become outdated or inaccurate
- Prices and availability are subject to change without notice
- We are not responsible for purchase decisions or outcomes
No Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SMART PICK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED $100 OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO USE THE SERVICE, WHICHEVER IS LESS.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Smart Pick and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the service or violation of these Terms.
10. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the service, to understand our practices.
11. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the service will cease immediately.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of the United States.
13. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect. The invalid provision will be replaced with a valid provision that most closely matches the intent of the original.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Smart Pick
Email: legal@smartpick.com
For urgent matters, please include "Terms of Use" in the subject line.
Acknowledgment
By using Smart Pick, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.