Terms of Service

Last updated: January 15, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Check My Computer ("the Service"), 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

Check My Computer provides:

  • Computer evaluation checklists and tools
  • Educational content about computer specifications
  • Buying guides and recommendations
  • Blog articles and tutorials

Our service is provided "as is" for informational and educational purposes only.

3. User Responsibilities

As a user of our service, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate information when using our tools
  • Use the service only for lawful purposes
  • Not attempt to harm or disrupt the service
  • Respect intellectual property rights
  • Not use automated tools to access the service without permission

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

The information provided by Check My Computer is for general informational purposes only. We make no warranties or representations about:

  • The accuracy or completeness of our evaluations
  • The suitability of any computer for your specific needs
  • The current market value of any computer
  • The reliability of third-party information

Important: Our checklist and recommendations are guidelines only. Always have expensive computers professionally inspected before purchase.

5. Limitation of Liability

Check My Computer and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from:

  • Use or inability to use our service
  • Reliance on information provided by our tools
  • Computer purchases made based on our recommendations
  • Any errors or omissions in our content
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data

6. Intellectual Property

All content on Check My Computer, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Check My Computer or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without permission
  • Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
  • Remove copyright or proprietary notices

7. User-Generated Content

If you submit content to us (through contact forms, comments, or feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and display such content for the purpose of operating and improving our service.

You represent that any content you submit:

  • Is accurate and not misleading
  • Does not violate any third-party rights
  • Does not contain harmful or malicious code
  • Complies with applicable laws

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for:

  • The content or practices of linked websites
  • The availability of external services
  • Any damages resulting from third-party interactions

Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and conditions.

9. Advertising and Affiliate Links

Our website may display advertisements and contain affiliate links. We may receive compensation when you:

  • Click on advertisements
  • Purchase products through affiliate links
  • Interact with sponsored content

This does not affect our editorial independence or the accuracy of our content.

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 our service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

  • Breach of these Terms of Service
  • Fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Abuse of our service or other users

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

13. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the service shall be resolved through binding arbitration.

14. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining terms shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Contact Information

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