Terms of Service

Terms and conditions for using our website and services

Last updated: 15 January 2024

Introduction

Welcome to TopShelfFinds.co.uk ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

TopShelfFinds is a UK-based affiliate marketing website that provides product reviews, comparisons, and recommendations. We earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links at no extra cost to you.

Acceptance of Terms

By using TopShelfFinds.co.uk, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website.

Age Requirement: You must be at least 18 years old to use our services.

Legal Capacity: You represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

UK Jurisdiction: These Terms are governed by English law and UK consumer protection regulations.

Permitted Website Use

You May:

  • • Browse and read our product reviews and content
  • • Use our comparison tools and buying guides
  • • Share our content via social media (with proper attribution)
  • • Click affiliate links to purchase recommended products
  • • Subscribe to our newsletter and communications
  • • Contact us with questions or feedback

You May Not:

  • • Copy, reproduce, or redistribute our content without permission
  • • Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access our site
  • • Interfere with the website's functionality or security
  • • Post spam, harmful content, or engage in illegal activities
  • • Circumvent affiliate links to deny us earned commissions
  • • Use our content for commercial purposes without written consent

Affiliate Relationships & Commissions

Important Affiliate Disclosure

TopShelfFinds.co.uk participates in affiliate programs, including Amazon Associates. When you purchase products through our affiliate links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Transparency: All affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed on relevant pages.

Independence: Our reviews and recommendations remain unbiased regardless of commission rates.

No Extra Cost: Affiliate commissions never increase the price you pay for products.

Your Choice: You are never obligated to use our affiliate links.

Content Accuracy & Updates

Product Information

  • • We strive to provide accurate, up-to-date product information
  • • Product prices, availability, and specifications may change without notice
  • • Always verify current details on the retailer's website before purchasing
  • • We are not responsible for inaccuracies in third-party product data

Review Content

  • • Reviews represent our honest opinions based on testing and research
  • • Individual experiences with products may vary
  • • We update reviews periodically to reflect new information
  • • Guest reviews and user comments represent their authors' views only

User Conduct & Prohibited Activities

When using our website, you agree not to engage in any activity that:

Technical Violations

  • • Attempts to hack, disrupt, or damage our systems
  • • Uses automated tools without permission
  • • Introduces malware, viruses, or harmful code
  • • Overloads our servers with excessive requests

Content Violations

  • • Posts spam, advertising, or promotional content
  • • Shares false, misleading, or defamatory information
  • • Violates intellectual property rights
  • • Contains illegal, harmful, or offensive material

Enforcement: We reserve the right to block access, remove content, or take legal action for Terms violations.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All original content on TopShelfFinds.co.uk, including reviews, articles, images, logos, and design elements, is owned by us or our licensors and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

  • • You may link to our content with proper attribution
  • • Brief excerpts may be quoted for commentary or criticism
  • • Commercial use requires written permission
  • • Wholesale copying or redistribution is prohibited

Third-Party Content

Product images, descriptions, and specifications are provided by manufacturers and retailers. We respect intellectual property rights and will remove content upon valid copyright claims.

Disclaimers

"As Is" Basis

Our website and content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of information.

No Professional Advice

Our content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Always consult appropriate professionals for specific decisions.

Third-Party Links

We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of external websites linked from our site.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, TopShelfFinds.co.uk and its operators shall not be liable for any:

  • • Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • • Damages resulting from product purchases or decisions made based on our content
  • • Issues with third-party products, services, or websites
  • • Technical problems, downtime, or data loss

UK Consumer Rights: Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights as a consumer under UK law, including rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless TopShelfFinds.co.uk from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of our website.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Modified" date. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

Governing Law & Jurisdiction

  • • These Terms are governed by English law
  • • Disputes will be resolved in UK courts
  • • EU consumers may also use alternative dispute resolution
  • • UK consumer protection laws take precedence where applicable

Contact Us

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

Email: legal@topshelffinds.co.uk

Website: TopShelfFinds.co.uk

Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

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