Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Specs5 (https://specs5.com). By accessing, browsing, or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy and Affiliate Disclosure.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms and Conditions periodically for updates.

2. Use of the Website

2.1 Permitted Use

You may use Specs5 for lawful purposes only. Permitted uses include:

• Researching smartphone specifications and features
• Comparing different smartphone models
• Reading reviews and ratings
• Accessing information for personal or professional use
• Sharing links to our content on social media or other platforms

2.2 Prohibited Use

You agree not to use the website for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the website. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or any systems or networks connected to the website
• Using automated systems, including robots, spiders, or scrapers, to access the website without our express written permission
• Transmitting any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Copying, reproducing, or redistributing website content without proper attribution or permission
• Using the website to collect personal information about other users
• Impersonating any person or entity or falsely stating your affiliation with any person or entity
• Interfering with or disrupting the website or servers or networks connected to the website

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Ownership

All content on Specs5, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, specifications data, software, and compilation of data, is the property of Specs5 or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

3.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:

• The right to reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any part of the website
• The right to modify or create derivative works based on our content
• The right to use our content for commercial purposes without explicit permission

3.3 Trademarks

All trademarks, service marks, and trade names displayed on Specs5 are the property of their respective owners. The use of any trademark or service mark without the owner's express written consent is strictly prohibited.

3.4 Fair Use and Attribution

You may quote or reference specifications and information from Specs5 in accordance with fair use principles, provided that you provide proper attribution with a link back to the specific page on Specs5 where the information was obtained.

4. Affiliate Links and Advertising

4.1 Affiliate Disclosure

Specs5 participates in affiliate marketing programs. We may earn commissions from purchases made through affiliate links on our website. This means that when you click on certain links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

4.2 Advertising

We use Google AdSense and other advertising services to display advertisements on our website. Third-party vendors may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the internet.

4.3 Third-Party Products and Services

Affiliate links and advertisements may direct you to third-party websites, products, or services. Specs5 is not responsible for the content, products, services, or practices of any third-party websites or merchants. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and the third party.

5. Accuracy and Completeness of Information

5.2 Information Sources

Specifications and information are gathered from manufacturer websites, official documentation, and other sources we believe to be reliable. However:

• Specifications may change without notice as manufacturers release updates
• Regional variations in specifications may exist
• Errors or omissions may occur despite our quality control efforts
• Information may become outdated as new models are released

5.3 User Responsibility

You are responsible for verifying any information critical to your purchasing or usage decisions. We recommend confirming specifications with manufacturers or authorized retailers before making final decisions.

5.4 Reporting Errors

We encourage users to report any inaccuracies or outdated information through our contact form. While we appreciate user contributions, we cannot guarantee immediate correction of reported errors.

6. Limitation of Liability

6.1 No Warranties

The website and all information, content, materials, and services included on or otherwise made available to you through the website are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

Specs5 explicitly disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of information
• Warranties that defects will be corrected

6.2 Limitation of Damages

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Specs5 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, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use the website
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers or any personal information stored therein
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the website
• Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code transmitted through the website by any third party
• Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in any content or information on the website
• Purchases made based on information obtained from the website

6.3 Maximum Liability

In no event shall Specs5's total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action exceed the amount you paid to Specs5, if any, for accessing the website, or one hundred dollars ($100), whichever is less.

7. External Links

7.1 Third-Party Websites

Specs5 may contain links to external websites operated by third parties, including manufacturer websites, retailers, and affiliate partners. These links are provided for your convenience and reference only.

7.2 No Responsibility for Third-Party Content

We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Specs5 of the linked website.

7.3 User Responsibility

You acknowledge and agree that Specs5 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 or reliance on any content, goods, or services available on or through any third-party website.

8. User Submissions

8.1 Feedback and Corrections

We welcome user feedback, specification corrections, and suggestions. By submitting any information, feedback, or suggestions to Specs5, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such submissions in any form or medium.

8.2 User Responsibilities

Any information you submit must:

• Be accurate to the best of your knowledge
• Not violate any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Not contain any unlawful, defamatory, or offensive content
• Not contain any viruses, malware, or harmful code

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data collection and use practices.

By using Specs5, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in our Privacy Policy, including the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Specs5, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the website
• Your violation of these Terms and Conditions
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to breach of these Terms and Conditions.

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

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international laws and conventions. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions or the use of the website shall be resolved through appropriate legal channels.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unenforceable or invalid under any applicable law, such unenforceability or invalidity shall not render these Terms and Conditions unenforceable or invalid as a whole. Such provisions shall be deleted without affecting the remaining provisions herein.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and Affiliate Disclosure, constitute the entire agreement between you and Specs5 regarding the use of the website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and Specs5.

15. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.

16. Modifications to Terms

Specs5 reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time. Material changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes through website notices or other appropriate means.

Your continued use of the website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes. It is your responsibility to review these Terms and Conditions regularly.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us through the contact form available on our website. We will respond to all legitimate inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.