Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Refined Comparison website located at refinedcomparison.com (the "Service") operated by Refined Comparison ("us", "we", or "our").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

Refined Comparison provides educational comparisons and reviews of software tools, learning platforms, productivity applications, and related services. Our content is designed to help users make informed decisions by providing neutral, fact-based analysis.

3. User Accounts and Registration

Currently, our Service does not require user registration or account creation. You may access our content as a visitor without providing personal information, except when voluntarily contacting us or subscribing to updates.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Service in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company, a Company employee, another user, or any other person or entity
• Use the Service in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the site
• Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device to access the Service
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Refined Comparison and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

User Content

When you submit content to us (such as feedback, suggestions, or communications), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content for the purpose of operating and improving our Service.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Refined Comparison. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that Refined Comparison shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

7. Disclaimers

Educational Purpose

The information provided on our Service is for educational and informational purposes only. Our comparisons and reviews are based on publicly available information and should not be considered as professional advice, recommendations, or endorsements.

Accuracy of Information

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information contained on the Service.

No Warranty

The information on this website is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Refined Comparison excludes all representations, warranties, conditions, and other terms which might otherwise be implied by statute, common law, or the law of equity.

8. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Refined Comparison, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the Service.

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or relating to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, for accessing the Service in the twelve months preceding the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Refined Comparison and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees).

10. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, 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.

What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

13. Governing Law

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

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

14. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, conducted in Chicago, Illinois.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have between us regarding the Service.

17. Contact Information

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

18. Acknowledgment

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