Welcome to CueCork ("CueCork," "we," "us," or "our"), a website dedicated to reviewing and discussing billiards, darts, and arcade game room equipment and accessories. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of cuecork.com (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Use of the Site
CueCork provides articles, reviews, buying guides, comparisons, and other content related to game room equipment, including pool tables, dart boards, cues, arcade cabinets, and related accessories. You may browse and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
2. Acceptable Use
By using the Site, you agree that you will not:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, servers, databases, or any connected systems or networks.
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site, including through the introduction of viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
- Scrape, data mine, or use automated systems to extract content from the Site without our prior written consent.
- Copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without proper attribution or authorization.
- Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
- Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, abusive, harassing, obscene, or otherwise objectionable in any comments sections or interactive features we may offer.
- Use the Site to harvest personal information about other users or visitors.
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Site for any user who violates these Terms, at our sole discretion and without prior notice.
3. Reviews and Opinions Disclaimer
The reviews, ratings, rankings, comparisons, and recommendations found on CueCork reflect the opinions of our writers and editorial team based on research, product specifications, available testing, and publicly available information. While we strive to provide accurate, honest, and useful content, we make no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of any information, products, or services discussed on the Site.
Opinions expressed in our content are subjective and may vary from your own experience with a given product. Product specifications, pricing, availability, and features are subject to change by manufacturers and retailers without notice, and we are not responsible for any discrepancies between our content and current product offerings. Any reliance you place on information from this Site is strictly at your own risk.
We do not guarantee that any product reviewed or recommended on this Site will meet your individual needs, preferences, or expectations. Always verify product details directly with manufacturers or retailers before making a purchasing decision.
4. Affiliate Disclosure
CueCork participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions on purchases made through links on our Site at no additional cost to you.
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. This site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial ratings or recommendations.
We may also participate in other affiliate programs with additional retailers and brands. These relationships help support the operation of the Site, allowing us to continue producing free content for our readers. Regardless of any affiliate relationship, our editorial team maintains independence in forming opinions, ratings, and recommendations.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of CueCork or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this Site without our express written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use with proper attribution.
6. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including retailers, manufacturers, and other resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Your use of third-party websites is subject to their own terms and policies.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, CueCork, its owners, operators, employees, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site, its content, or any products or services purchased or obtained through links on the Site.
This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of the Site shall not exceed the amount, if any, you paid to access the Site (which, for most users, is zero).
The Site and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CueCork and its owners, operators, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
9. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which CueCork operates, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in that jurisdiction.
10. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms at any time, at our sole discretion. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed of any updates.
11. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, please reach out to us through the contact information provided on our Site. We value your input and are committed to maintaining a transparent and trustworthy resource for billiards, darts, and arcade enthusiasts.