Terms of Service

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of Softwares.com and any related subdomains, content, data, APIs, and services (collectively, the “Site”), operated by the site owner (“we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Operator”). By accessing or using the Site, creating an account, submitting content, or clicking any link on the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

1. Informational purpose only — no advice

The Site is an independent directory and aggregator of information about third-party software products. All content — including descriptions, pricing, features, ratings, rankings, comparisons, “best-of” lists, guides, and reviews — is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute professional, legal, financial, business, technical, security, or purchasing advice, and must not be relied upon as such. You are solely responsible for evaluating, selecting, purchasing, and using any software, and for any decision you make based on the Site. Always verify information directly with the relevant vendor before making a purchase or business decision.

2. Third-party products, vendors, and links

We are not the developer, publisher, seller, or agent of any software listed on the Site, and we have no affiliation with, control over, or responsibility for any third party, their products, websites, pricing, availability, terms, conduct, data practices, or the outcome of any transaction you enter into with them. The Site contains links to third-party websites and services that we do not operate. We provide such information and links “as is” and make no representation, warranty, endorsement, or guarantee regarding any third party. Any dealings between you and any third party are solely between you and that third party. We are not a party to, and disclaim all liability arising from, any such dealings.

3. Accuracy, completeness, and changes

Software information changes constantly. Prices, plans, features, ratings, availability, and other details may be inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, automatically generated, estimated, or in error. We make no warranty that any information on the Site is accurate, current, complete, or reliable, and we are under no obligation to update it. Logos, screenshots, and other media may be generated automatically from public sources and may be inaccurate or unavailable. We may add, change, suspend, or remove any content, feature, listing, ranking, or the entire Site at any time without notice or liability.

4. Affiliate disclosure

The Site participates in affiliate and referral programs. Many outbound links on the Site are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission or other compensation if you click a link and sign up for or purchase a product — at no additional cost to you. We may also receive payment from vendors for sponsored placements, which are labeled. Affiliate relationships and sponsorships do not influence our editorial ratings or rankings, but you should assume that any outbound link may be monetized. We make no representation about any product as a result of these relationships.

5. User-generated content

The Site may let you submit reviews, ratings, tool suggestions, and other content (“User Content”). You are solely responsible for your User Content and represent that it is accurate, your own, lawful, not misleading, not defamatory, and does not infringe any third-party right. You must not submit fake, paid, incentivized, automated, or deceptive reviews. By submitting User Content you grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display it in any media, and to use it to operate, promote, and improve the Site. We may moderate, edit, refuse, or remove any User Content at our sole discretion, but we have no obligation to monitor it and are not responsible or liable for any User Content. Opinions expressed in User Content are those of the contributor, not the Operator.

6. Accounts

If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining its security and for all activity under it. You must provide accurate information and be at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction (and at least 16). We may suspend or terminate any account at any time, with or without cause or notice.

7. Acceptable use

You agree not to: scrape, harvest, or bulk-download the Site or its data except as expressly permitted; use the Site to violate any law or third-party right; introduce malware; interfere with or overload the Site; misrepresent your identity or affiliation; submit deceptive content; or use the Site for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose. We may block or terminate access for any reason.

8. Intellectual property

The Site’s original content, design, and compilation are owned by or licensed to the Operator and are protected by applicable laws. Product names, logos, trademarks, and screenshots are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification and informational purposes only; their use does not imply endorsement.

9. Disclaimer of warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, DATA, LINKS, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, OR THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE OPERATOR DISCLAIMS ALL SUCH WARRANTIES. YOU USE THE SITE ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

10. Limitation of liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE OPERATOR, ITS OWNER, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, BUSINESS, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE SITE, ANY THIRD-PARTY PRODUCT OR LINK, ANY USER CONTENT, OR ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE SITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT THE OPERATOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE OPERATOR’S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO THE SITE WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU PAID THE OPERATOR FOR USE OF THE SITE IN THE THREE (3) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM (WHICH, FOR MOST USERS, IS ZERO) OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (US$100). SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW CERTAIN EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS; IN THOSE JURISDICTIONS OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Operator and its owner, affiliates, and personnel from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site, your User Content, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any law or third-party right.

12. Indemnity for reliance

You acknowledge that any reliance on the Site is at your own risk and that the Operator has no liability for decisions, purchases, or actions taken based on the Site.

13. Changes to these Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time by posting the revised version on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Governing law and disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws applicable in the Operator’s principal place of business, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. You agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to the Site or these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in that jurisdiction, and you waive any objection to such venue. Any claim must be brought within one (1) year after it arises.

15. Severability and entire agreement

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force, and the unenforceable provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permitted. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, are the entire agreement between you and the Operator regarding the Site and supersede any prior agreements.

16. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at advisor@fih.com.