Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Compare Locus website and services ("Service") operated by Compare Locus ("we," "our," or "us").

Acceptance of Terms

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.

Description of Service

Compare Locus provides educational comparisons of software tools, learning platforms, productivity applications, and education services. Our content is designed to inform and educate users about available options in various software categories.

Educational Purpose

Our Service is provided for educational and informational purposes only. We do not:

• Provide professional advice or recommendations
• Guarantee the accuracy or completeness of information
• Endorse any specific products or services
• Make promises about outcomes or results

User Responsibilities

Appropriate Use

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

• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Transmit viruses or other harmful code
• Collect or harvest information from the Service
• Reproduce, modify, or distribute our content without permission

Information Verification

You acknowledge that:

• Information on our Service is based on publicly available sources
• You should verify information independently before making decisions
• Software features, pricing, and availability change frequently
• We encourage consulting official sources for current information

Intellectual Property

Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Compare Locus and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our Service for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

Restrictions

You may not:

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

Third-Party Links

Our Service contains links to external websites and services. We are not responsible for:

• The content or practices of external sites
• The accuracy of information on external sites
• Any transactions you conduct with external sites
• Privacy practices of external sites

We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Disclaimers

Information Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties about:

• The completeness or accuracy of information
• The currency of information
• The suitability of information for your specific needs
• The availability or functionality of referenced products

Service Availability

We do not guarantee that:

• The Service will be available at all times
• The Service will be free of errors or interruptions
• Defects will be corrected promptly
• The Service will meet your specific requirements

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to access our Service (if any)
• We are not liable for decisions made based on information from our Service
• We are not liable for any damages resulting from your use of external links

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Compare Locus and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit or transmit through the Service

Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which governs how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Service.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Providing additional notice for material changes

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
• You must discontinue all use of our content
• Provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, and limitation of liability survive termination

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through:

1. Informal Resolution: Good faith negotiations between the parties
2. Mediation: Non-binding mediation if informal resolution fails
3. Arbitration: Binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Compare Locus regarding the use of our Service.

Contact Information

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

Acknowledgment

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