Table of Contents

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Privarity.com ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, services, and content. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our services. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our service.

Important Notice

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

2. Description of Service

Privarity.com is a digital privacy and security review website that provides:

  • Independent reviews of VPN services, password managers, and antivirus software
  • Comparison guides and recommendations
  • Privacy and security educational content
  • News and updates about digital privacy and cybersecurity
  • Tools and resources for improving online privacy

Our service is provided "as is" and we reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our service at any time without notice.

3. User Conduct

By using our website, you agree to:

  • Use the service for lawful purposes only
  • Respect the intellectual property rights of others
  • Provide accurate information when contacting us
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Not interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
  • Not use automated systems to access our content without permission

3.1 Acceptable Use

You may use our content for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may share links to our articles and reference our content with proper attribution.

3.2 Account Responsibilities

If you create an account or subscribe to our newsletter, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account.

4. Content and Intellectual Property

4.1 Our Content

All content on Privarity.com, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, reviews, and software, is our property or the property of our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 User-Generated Content

If you submit content to us (such as comments, feedback, or suggestions), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content for our business purposes.

4.3 Fair Use

You may quote brief excerpts from our content for purposes of commentary, criticism, news reporting, or academic use, provided you include proper attribution and a link back to the original article.

4.4 Prohibited Uses of Content

  • Republishing our content in its entirety without permission
  • Using our content for commercial purposes without authorization
  • Modifying our content in ways that misrepresent our views
  • Removing copyright notices or attribution

5. Reviews and Editorial Disclaimers

Editorial Independence

Our reviews and recommendations are based on our independent testing and analysis. While we may earn commissions from affiliate links, these relationships do not influence our editorial content or recommendations.

We maintain strict editorial independence and only recommend products we believe provide value to our readers.

5.1 Review Methodology

Our reviews are based on our testing methodology, personal experience, and research. Results may vary based on individual use cases, technical configurations, and other factors beyond our control.

5.2 No Warranties

We make no warranties or guarantees about the performance, security, or suitability of any products we review. Users should conduct their own research before making purchasing decisions.

5.3 Product Changes

Software products and services change frequently. Our reviews reflect the state of products at the time of testing and may not reflect current features, pricing, or performance.

6. Affiliate Disclosure

Affiliate Relationships

Privarity.com participates in affiliate programs and may earn commissions from products purchased through our links. This helps support our website and allows us to continue providing free content.

Important: Our affiliate relationships do not influence our reviews, recommendations, or editorial content.

6.1 How Affiliate Links Work

  • When you click on certain links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission
  • These commissions come at no additional cost to you
  • We clearly mark affiliate links where required by law
  • Our recommendations are based on merit, not commission rates

6.2 Editorial Independence

We maintain strict editorial independence. Products are selected for review based on user interest, market significance, and our ability to provide valuable insights, not potential earnings.

6.3 Transparency

We believe in transparency and will always disclose our affiliate relationships in accordance with FTC guidelines and applicable laws.

7. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using our service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding your personal information.

8. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our service for any of the following purposes:

  • Any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform unlawful acts
  • To violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances
  • To infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others
  • To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate
  • To submit false or misleading information
  • To upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code
  • To collect or track the personal information of others
  • To spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape
  • For any obscene or immoral purpose
  • To interfere with or circumvent the security features of our service

Enforcement

We reserve the right to terminate your use of our service for violating any of these prohibited uses.

9. DMCA and Copyright Policy

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. We will respond to clear notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

9.1 Filing a DMCA Notice

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our Copyright Agent with the following information:

  • A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent
  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
  • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing
  • Contact information for the complaining party
  • A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized
  • A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act

9.2 Copyright Agent

DMCA notices should be sent to: [email protected]

10. Disclaimers

Important Legal Disclaimer

Our service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

10.1 No Warranties

We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties of non-infringement
  • Warranties that the service will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of content

10.2 Third-Party Products and Services

We review third-party products and services but are not responsible for their performance, security, or reliability. Any dealings with third parties are solely between you and the third party.

10.3 Professional Advice

Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional legal, financial, or technical advice. Consult qualified professionals for specific advice related to your situation.

11. Limitation of Liability

Liability Limitation

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Privarity.com shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues.

11.1 Maximum Liability

In no event shall our total liability to you for all damages exceed the amount you paid us, if any, in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the liability.

11.2 Exclusions

We shall not be liable for any damages arising from:

  • Your use of or inability to use our service
  • Any third-party products or services reviewed on our site
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
  • Any other matter relating to our service

11.3 State Law

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability for consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Privarity.com, its owners, employees, contractors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from:

  • Your use of our website or services
  • Your violation of these Terms of Service
  • Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights
  • Any content you submit or transmit through our service
  • Your negligent or wrongful conduct
  • Any false or misleading information you provide to us

12.1 Defense Obligations

Upon our request, you will assume control of the defense of any claim subject to indemnification, using counsel acceptable to us. We reserve the right to participate in the defense at our own expense.

12.2 Settlement

You may not settle any claim without our prior written consent. We reserve the right to settle any claim on terms we deem reasonable.

12.3 Survival

This indemnification obligation will survive termination of these Terms and your use of our service.

What This Means

If your actions while using our site cause legal problems for us, you're responsible for covering the costs and defending us. This protects us from liability for how you use our service.

13. Termination

13.1 Termination by You

You may stop using our service at any time. If you have subscribed to our newsletter, you may unsubscribe using the link provided in our emails.

13.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to our service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:

  • Breach of these Terms
  • Violation of applicable laws
  • Fraudulent, harassing, or abusive behavior
  • At our sole discretion for any other reason

13.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use our service will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

14.1 Applicable Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14.2 Jurisdiction

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Delaware, and the parties hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

14.3 International Users

If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, you are responsible for compliance with local laws in your jurisdiction.

14.4 Dispute Resolution

Before filing any legal action, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected] to seek a resolution.

15. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

15.1 Notification of Changes

We will notify you of changes by:

  • Posting the updated Terms on our website
  • Updating the "Last Modified" date at the top of these Terms
  • Sending an email notification for significant changes (if you've subscribed to our newsletter)
  • Displaying a prominent notice on our website

15.2 Acceptance of Changes

Your continued use of our service after any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you must stop using our service.

15.3 Previous Versions

Previous versions of these Terms are available upon request. Please contact us if you need access to historical versions.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Legal Department

For all legal inquiries and questions about these Terms

Email: [email protected]

General Contact: [email protected]

Response Time: We aim to respond to all legal inquiries within 5-7 business days

16.1 Effective Date

These Terms of Service are effective as of January 15, 2025, and apply to all use of Privarity.com from that date forward.

16.2 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Privarity.com regarding the use of our service.

16.3 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

16.4 Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

Terms of Service Summary

By using Privarity.com, you agree to use our service lawfully and respect our intellectual property. We provide reviews and content "as is" without warranties. We may earn affiliate commissions but maintain editorial independence. We limit our liability and you agree to indemnify us for your use of the service.

For detailed information about your rights and responsibilities, please read the full Terms above.