Buyary Terms of Service

Plain-language summaries are provided for convenience. The legal text controls if there’s any conflict.

1. Introduction

Summary: Using Buyary means you agree to these Terms.

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern access to and use of Buyary’s websites, applications, APIs, widgets, integrations, and related services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using the Services, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Services.

2. Definitions

Summary: Key words we use in these Terms.

• “Buyary,” “we,” “us,” “our” means Buyary, Inc.
• “User,” “you” means anyone accessing or using the Services.
• “Business User” means a business or brand with a Buyary profile, dashboard, or integration.
• “Content” means text, graphics, images, data, scores, and materials available through the Services.
• “User Content” means content you provide (limited to profile image and permitted comments).
• “Third-Party Content” means reviews, ratings, or media sourced from entities other than Buyary.
• “Affiliate Links” are outbound links where we may earn a commission.

3. The Services

Summary: We aggregate third-party reviews and create editorial category explainers.

Buyary aggregates and curates Third-Party Content (e.g., product reviews and ratings) to power product scores and recommendations. Buyary also creates original editorial content, including category explainers, shopping guides, and other educational resources. Buyary does not author first-party product reviews.

4. Eligibility & Accounts

Summary: Minimum age and account basics.

• You must be at least 16 years old (or the minimum age of digital consent in your jurisdiction) to use the Services.
• Some features (e.g., bookmarks, co-shopping comments) require an account. You must provide accurate information and safeguard your credentials.
• Notify Buyary immediately of any unauthorized use or security issue.

5. User Content & Conduct

Summary: You may upload only a profile image and certain comments; follow the rules.

• User Content is limited to: (i) your profile image; and (ii) comments posted in co-shopping spaces and shared bookmark lists.
• You must own or have rights to anything you submit and you must not submit unlawful, infringing, harassing, hateful, deceptive, or spam content.
• You grant Buyary a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, display, adapt, and distribute your User Content to operate, improve, and promote the Services. This license ends when your User Content is deleted from our systems, subject to reasonable backup/archival retention.

6. Reviews, Ratings & Sponsored Placements

Summary: Reviews come from third parties; sponsorship doesn’t affect scoring.

• All reviews and ratings displayed in the Services are Third-Party Content. We do not guarantee their accuracy or availability.
• Influencer reviews may be integrated via approved sources; influencers may or may not be compensated by third parties.
• Sponsored placements may appear and will be disclosed, but sponsorship does not alter Buyary’s scoring methodology or editorial conclusions.

7. Business Users & Integrations

Summary: Businesses cannot alter how products appear on Buyary; limited styling control on their own sites.

• Business profiles and brand dashboards may not modify how products appear within Buyary, including scores, rankings, or aggregated summaries.
• When embedding Buyary integrations on their own websites, Business Users may control certain visual elements (e.g., placement, size, colors) but must not alter, obscure, or misrepresent Buyary scores or data. Buyary may revoke integrations that mislead users or degrade integrity.

8. Affiliate Links & Third-Party Sites

Summary: We sometimes earn commissions; third-party sites are not under our control.

• Some outbound links are Affiliate Links. If you make a purchase, Buyary may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
• Third-party sites are governed by their own terms and policies. Buyary is not responsible for third-party content, products, or services.

9. Intellectual Property

Summary: We own our platform and editorial content; third-party reviews remain with their owners.

The Services (including software, design, databases, and original editorial content such as category explainers) are owned by Buyary or its licensors and protected by intellectual property laws. Third-Party Content remains the property of its respective owner.

10. Prohibited Activities

Summary: Don’t misuse the Services.

• Scraping or harvesting without permission; reverse-engineering; attempting to bypass security.
• Tampering with scores, rankings, or data; interfering with integrations; misusing reporting tools.
• Uploading any media other than your profile image; posting comments outside permitted features.

11. Disclaimers

Summary: The Services are provided “as is.”

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE SERVICES AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE.

12. Limitation of Liability

Summary: Our liability is limited.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BUYARY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES. IN NO EVENT WILL BUYARY’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO THE SERVICES EXCEED US$100.

13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

Summary: California law; arbitration with a small-claims carve-out. EU users may use local courts.

• US Users: These Terms are governed by California law (without regard to conflicts rules). Except for qualifying small-claims matters, disputes will be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the AAA under its rules. Parties waive jury trial and class actions to the extent permitted by law. Either party may seek temporary injunctive relief in court to preserve the status quo.
• EU/EEA/UK Users: You may bring legal proceedings in your country of residence, and your mandatory consumer rights remain unaffected.

14. Changes to These Terms

Summary: We’ll post updates and change the date.

We may update these Terms from time to time. If a change is material, we will provide notice before it takes effect. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date constitutes acceptance.

15. Contact

Summary: How to reach us.