Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to HyperSwap Consumer Reviews ("HyperSwap," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at hyperswap.com and all related services, features, and content provided by HyperSwap (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. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

We reserve the right to update and change these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Service after we post any modifications to the Terms will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Terms.

2. Description of Service

HyperSwap is a consumer review website that provides:

• Comprehensive reviews and analysis of VPN (Virtual Private Network) services
• Comparison tools and guides to help users choose appropriate VPN services
• Educational content about online privacy, security, and VPN technology
• News and updates about the VPN industry and cybersecurity
• User-generated content including comments and reviews

Our Service is provided for informational and educational purposes only. We do not provide VPN services directly but rather review and compare third-party VPN providers.

3. User Accounts and Registration

While you can browse most of our content without creating an account, certain features may require registration. When you create an account with us, you must provide information that is accurate, complete, and current at all times.

3.1 Account Responsibilities

• You are responsible for safeguarding your account password and all activities under your account
• You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account
• You may not use another person's account without permission
• You may not create multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions
• You must be at least 13 years old to create an account

3.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Service:

4.1 Prohibited Activities

• To violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation
• To impersonate or attempt to impersonate HyperSwap, our employees, another user, or any other person or entity
• To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Service
• To use the Service in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the site
• To use any robot, spider, or other automatic device to access the Service
• To introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other malicious material
• To attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
• To harvest or collect email addresses or other contact information from other users
• To use the Service for any commercial purpose without our express written consent

4.2 Content Standards

Any content you submit must:

• Be accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge
• Not contain false, misleading, or deceptive information
• Not infringe upon the rights of any third party
• Not contain hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory content
• Not contain spam, advertising, or promotional material (unless authorized)
• Not contain personal information of other individuals without consent

5. User-Generated Content

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

5.1 Content Ownership

• You retain ownership of any intellectual property rights in Content you submit
• By posting Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such Content
• You represent that you have all necessary rights to grant us this license

5.2 Content Moderation

• We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any Content at our sole discretion
• We may remove Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable
• We are not obligated to monitor Content but may do so
• We may use automated systems to detect and remove inappropriate Content

6. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of HyperSwap and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

6.1 Our Content

• All reviews, articles, guides, and other content created by HyperSwap are our intellectual property
• You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission
• You may share links to our content and quote brief excerpts with proper attribution
• Commercial use of our content requires explicit written permission

6.2 Trademarks

• HyperSwap and related logos are trademarks of HyperSwap Consumer Reviews
• VPN provider names and logos mentioned in reviews belong to their respective owners
• You may not use our trademarks without prior written consent

7. Affiliate Relationships and Disclosures

HyperSwap participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions from purchases made through links on our website.

7.1 Affiliate Disclosure

• We may receive compensation when you purchase VPN services through our affiliate links
• This compensation does not influence our reviews or recommendations
• We maintain editorial independence and provide honest, unbiased reviews
• Affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed where applicable

7.2 Review Independence

• Our reviews are based on extensive testing and analysis
• We do not guarantee positive reviews in exchange for affiliate partnerships
• We reserve the right to publish negative reviews of affiliate partners
• Our ratings and recommendations are based on merit, not compensation

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

8.1 Information Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information:

• VPN service features, pricing, and policies may change without notice
• We cannot guarantee the accuracy of all information at all times
• Users should verify current information directly with VPN providers
• Our reviews reflect our testing experience and may not match all user experiences

8.2 Service Availability

• We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to our Service
• The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance or technical issues
• We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service at any time
• We are not liable for any interruption or discontinuation of the Service

8.3 Third-Party Services

• We are not responsible for the performance or policies of third-party VPN services
• Links to external websites are provided for convenience only
• We do not endorse or guarantee third-party services or content
• Your use of third-party services is subject to their terms and conditions

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL HYPERSWAP, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

• Your use or inability to use the Service
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Service
• Any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted through the Service
• Any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of your use of any content posted through the Service
• The defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of any third party

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US, IF ANY, FOR ACCESSING THE SERVICE.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless HyperSwap and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from:

• Your use of and access to the Service
• Your violation of any term of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right
• Any claim that your Content caused damage to a third party
• Any Content you post or share on or through the Service

11. 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.

Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices.

12. 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.

12.1 Effect of Termination

• Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately
• If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Service
• All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive
• We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, 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.

13.1 Dispute Resolution

• Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration
• Arbitration will be conducted in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association
• The arbitration will take place in San Francisco, California
• You waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action lawsuit

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

15. 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.

What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

16. Contact Information

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

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the Service, shall constitute the entire agreement between you and HyperSwap concerning the Service.

These Terms supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written, between you and HyperSwap with respect to the Service.