Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to FactoState ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at factostate.com and all related services, features, content, and applications (collectively, the "Service").

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.

2. Description of Service

FactoState is a fact-based review platform that provides:

• Independent, unbiased reviews of products and services
• Data-driven analysis and testing results
• Transparent methodology and evaluation criteria
• Educational content about products and services
• Community interaction features

Our reviews are based on rigorous testing, verified data, and transparent methodologies to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions.

3. User Accounts and Registration

While browsing our reviews does not require registration, certain features may require you to create an account. When you create an account with us, you must provide information that is accurate, complete, and current at all times.

You are responsible for safeguarding the password and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree not to disclose your password to any third party.

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 post any content that is harmful, threatening, abusive, or otherwise objectionable
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service
• Use automated systems to access the Service without permission
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of the Service without authorization
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity

5. User-Generated Content

Our Service may allow you to post, link, store, share, and make available certain information, text, graphics, or other material ("Content"). You are responsible for the Content that you post to the Service.

By posting Content to our Service, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, modify, publicly perform, publicly display, reproduce, and distribute such Content on and through the Service.

We reserve the right to remove any Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable at our sole discretion.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of FactoState and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used without our prior written consent.

All reviews, articles, images, logos, and other content on our website are owned by FactoState or used with permission. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

7. Review Policy and Editorial Independence

FactoState maintains strict editorial independence. Our reviews are based on:

• Products purchased independently by our team
• Standardized testing protocols and methodologies
• Objective data analysis and verification
• Transparent scoring criteria

We do not accept payment for positive reviews. While we may participate in affiliate marketing programs, this does not influence our review content or scoring.

8. Disclaimers

The information on this Service is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, FactoState:

• Excludes all representations and warranties relating to this website and its contents
• Excludes all liability for damages arising out of or in connection with your use of this website

While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information is complete, accurate, or up-to-date. Product specifications, prices, and availability may change without notice.

9. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall FactoState, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, punitive, consequential, or special damages arising out of or related to your use of the Service.

Our total liability for any claims under these Terms, including for any implied warranties, is limited to the amount you paid us to use the Service (or, if we choose, to supplying you the Service again).

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless FactoState 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).

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to a breach of the Terms.

If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Service or contact us to request account deletion.

12. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Service. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

13. 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.

By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which FactoState operates, 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.

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. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service.

16. Contact Information

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

• Email: legal@factostate.com
• Contact Form: factostate.com/contact
• Mail: FactoState Legal Team, [Address to be updated]