Terms of Service

Effective Date: 2 June 2025

The website located at OpticsCOrner.com (the “Site”) is provided to you by Optics Corner (referred to in these Terms of Service as “Optics Corner”, “we,” “us” “our”, and similar terms).

BY USING THE SITE, YOU ARE INDICATING YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF AND AGREEMENT TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, you may not access or otherwise use the Site.

1. Proprietary Rights

As between you and us, we own, solely and exclusively, all right, title and interest in and to the Site, all the content (including, for example, audio, photographs, illustrations, graphics, other visuals, video, copy, text, software, titles, product reviews, buying guides, etc.), code, data and materials used in connection with the Site (collectively, “Content”), the look and feel, design and organization of the Site, and the compilation of the content, code, data and materials on the Site, including but not limited to any copyrights, trademarks, patents, databases, moral rights and other intellectual property and proprietary rights therein. Your use of the Site does not grant you ownership of any content, code, data or materials you may access on or through the Site.

2. Limited License

You may access and view the Content on the Site on your computer or other device. Use of the Site is only for your personal, non-commercial use. Optics Corner may make available on the Site certain product reviews, buying guides, educational content, and related supplementary materials that are owned by us or our third-party licensors (the “Licensed Content”). Optics Corner grants to you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable right to access and use the Licensed Content as made available on the Site by Optics Corner solely for your personal, non-commercial purposes. Unless expressly indicated on the Site that a particular item of Licensed Content is made available under alternate license terms, you may not download, distribute, sell, lease, modify, or otherwise provide access to the Licensed Content to any third party.

3. Prohibited Use

Any commercial or promotional use, distribution, reproduction or other exploitation of the Site, or any content, code, data or materials on the Site, is strictly prohibited unless you have received express prior written permission from us. Other than as expressly allowed herein, you may not download, post, display, publish, copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, perform, broadcast, transfer, create derivative works from, sell or otherwise exploit any content, code, data or materials on or available through the Site.

You further agree that you may not alter, edit, delete, remove, otherwise change the meaning or appearance of, or repurpose, any of the content, code, data, or other materials on or available through the Site, including, without limitation, the alteration or removal of any copyright management information, trademarks, trade names, logos, service marks, or any other proprietary content or proprietary rights notices.

You warrant and agree that, while using the Site, you shall not:

  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any other person or entity
  • Insert your own or a third party’s advertising, branding or other promotional content into any of the Site’s content, materials or services
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other computer systems through the Site
  • Engage in spidering, “screen scraping,” “database scraping,” harvesting of email addresses, or any other automatic means of obtaining information from the Site
  • Use the Site in any manner with the intent to interrupt, damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site
  • Use the Site in violation of our or any third party’s intellectual property or other proprietary or legal rights
  • Use the Site in violation of any applicable law

4. Trademarks

The trademarks, logos, service marks, and trade names (collectively the “Trademarks”) displayed on the Site are our registered and unregistered Trademarks and may not be used without our written permission. All Trademarks not owned by us that appear on the Site are the property of their respective owners.

5. Affiliate Partnerships and Advertising

Important Disclosure: We participate in affiliate marketing and may earn commissions from purchases made through affiliate links on our Site. Specifically:

  • The Site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites
  • We may participate in other affiliate programs with various retailers and manufacturers of optics, cameras, drones, binoculars, and related products
  • We may display third-party advertisements on the Site
  • We may earn commissions when you click on or make purchases via affiliate links

Editorial Independence: Regardless of our affiliate relationships, all products mentioned on the Site are independently chosen by our editors. Our reviews and recommendations are based on our genuine assessment of products and are not influenced by potential affiliate earnings.

6. Product Reviews and Recommendations

The product reviews, buying guides, and recommendations provided on the Site are for informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and helpful information:

  • Reviews are based on our testing, research, and opinion
  • Your experience with products may differ from ours
  • We do not warrant the performance, quality, or suitability of any products featured
  • Always conduct your own research before making purchasing decisions
  • Product specifications, prices, and availability may change without notice

7. User Information and Privacy

In the course of your use of the Site, you may be asked to provide certain information to us. You represent and warrant that any information you provide is true, accurate, current, and complete. Our information collection and use policies are set forth in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

8. Submitted Materials and User Content

Unless specifically requested, we do not solicit confidential or proprietary information. Any information, ideas, suggestions, comments, or other materials you submit to us (including via contact forms, comment sections, or email) will be deemed non-confidential and may be used by us without compensation to you.

By submitting content to the Site, you grant us a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content.

9. Third-Party Links and Websites

The Site contains links to third-party websites, including retailers, manufacturers, and other content providers. We are not responsible for:

  • The content, products, services, or practices of linked websites
  • The accuracy or reliability of information on third-party sites
  • Any transactions you may enter into with third parties
  • The privacy practices of third-party sites

Links to third-party sites do not constitute endorsement unless explicitly stated. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and such parties.

10. Copyright and Intellectual Property

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide us with:

  • Your contact information
  • A description of the copyrighted work
  • A description of where the alleged infringing material is located
  • A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized
  • An electronic or physical signature of the authorized person
  • A statement made under penalty of perjury regarding the accuracy of the information

11. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

 

  • The Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • The information on the Site is accurate, complete, or current
  • Any products or services mentioned will meet your requirements
  • Defects will be corrected

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Optics Corner, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Site
  • Your violation of these Terms of Service
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Any content you submit to the Site

18. Contact Information

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