Terms of Service

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Last Updated: May 19, 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of SetupScore.com and any related content, features, or services (collectively, the “Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

1. About SetupScore
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SetupScore.com (“SetupScore,” “we,” “us,” “our”) is an independent editorial publication that provides multi-source product reviews, buyer’s guides, deal roundups, and technology commentary for desk setup and home office gear. All content is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional, technical, or purchasing advice.

2. Eligibility
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You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. If you are under the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you may use the Service only with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

3. Intellectual Property
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All content available through the Service, including text, reviews, scores, images, logos, graphics, data visualizations, page designs, and proprietary methodology (collectively, “Content”), is owned by SetupScore or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may NOT, without our express written permission:

  • Reproduce, republish, distribute, or create derivative works from our Content
  • Use our scores, data, or review analysis for commercial purposes
  • Scrape, mine, or extract content at scale using automated systems
  • Use our branding, trademarks, or trade dress

You may:

  • Share article links freely
  • Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the source article
  • Reference our scores in non-commercial contexts with attribution

For licensing or partnership inquiries, contact [email protected].

4. Editorial Content & Reviews
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SetupScore conducts independent, data-driven editorial analysis by cross-referencing expert reviews, video reviews, community discussions, and customer feedback.

  • Reviews are not influenced by advertisers, sponsors, or product manufacturers
  • Scores are computed algorithmically from multi-source consensus data
  • Review units are not accepted from manufacturers; all analysis is based on published third-party sources
  • Product specifications, prices, and availability may change without notice
  • We make reasonable efforts to keep content accurate and up-to-date, but do not guarantee completeness or timeliness

5. Affiliate Links & Third-Party Sites
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The Service contains links to third-party websites, including Amazon and other retailers. SetupScore participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and may earn commissions through affiliate links at no additional cost to you.

  • We do not control third-party sites and are not responsible for their content, pricing, availability, or policies
  • Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial recommendations or scores
  • Full details are available in our Affiliate Disclosure

6. User Conduct
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You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful activities
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service’s infrastructure or security
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
  • Use automated systems to access or download large portions of the site without permission
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with SetupScore

7. Disclaimer of Warranties
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To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

  • The Service is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied
  • We disclaim all warranties including fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, accuracy, and non-infringement
  • We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
  • Product recommendations are editorial opinions based on available data and are not guarantees of product performance

You use the Service and rely on its content at your own risk.

8. Limitation of Liability
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To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • SetupScore, its owner, affiliates, and contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service
  • Our total liability for all claims shall not exceed the amount you have paid us (typically €0)
  • This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory, even if we were advised of the possibility of such damages

Some jurisdictions do not allow these limitations; in those cases, liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted.

9. Privacy
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Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we handle analytics data, cookies, and newsletter subscriptions. The Privacy Policy is incorporated by reference into these Terms.

10. Changes to These Terms
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We may update these Terms at any time. Changes take effect when posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Governing Law
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These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Portugal, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Portugal.

12. Contact
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For questions about these Terms, contact us at: [email protected]