Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using ScratchTheWeb ("Service", "we", "us"), you agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

ScratchTheWeb is a product discovery and comparison platform. We aggregate publicly available product data from third-party retailers, publish buying guides, and allow users to save wishlists. We are not a retailer — purchases are completed on the retailer's own website.

3. Affiliate Links

Product links on ScratchTheWeb may be affiliate links. When you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a commission from the retailer at no extra cost to you. This helps us keep the service free. Affiliate relationships do not influence our product recommendations or ratings.

4. User Accounts

• You must be at least 13 years old to create an account.
• You are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure.
• You must not share your account with others or use another person's account.
• You must provide accurate information when registering.
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose.
• Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract data from the Service without written permission.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or another user's account.
• Transmit malware, spam, or any harmful content.
• Reverse-engineer or decompile any part of the Service.
• Use automated tools to place excessive load on our infrastructure.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on ScratchTheWeb — including buying guides, design, logos, and code — is owned by or licensed to ScratchTheWeb. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or create derivative works without our express written consent. Product images and descriptions remain the property of their respective retailers.

7. Content Disclaimer

Buying guides on ScratchTheWeb are provided for informational purposes only. We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee that all information is complete, up-to-date, or free from errors. Always verify product details, prices, and availability directly with the retailer before purchasing.

8. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free.
• Product prices or availability shown are current or accurate.
• Recommendations are suitable for your specific needs.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ScratchTheWeb shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service.

9. Third-Party Services

The Service links to third-party retailer websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of those sites. Your transactions with retailers are solely between you and the retailer.

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms at any time. We will notify registered users of material changes by email or in-app notice. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes will be resolved through good-faith negotiation before pursuing formal legal action.

12. Contact

Questions about these terms? Contact us at [email protected].