Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Empirical Compare website located at empiricalcompare.com (the "Service") operated by Empirical Compare ("us," "we," or "our").

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using our Service, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by these Terms, you are not authorized to use or access the Service.

2. Description of Service

Empirical Compare provides educational comparisons of software tools, learning platforms, and productivity applications. Our Service includes:

3. Educational Purpose and Disclaimers

Our Service is provided for educational and informational purposes only. You acknowledge and agree that:

4. User Responsibilities

When using our Service, you agree to:

5. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Empirical Compare and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Service contains links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible for any damage or loss caused by use of any third-party content.

7. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices.

8. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Empirical Compare, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, 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 of the Service.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The information on this Service is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all representations, warranties, and conditions relating to our Service and the use of this Service, including without limitation:

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Empirical Compare and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees).

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

12. 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.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, 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.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service.

15. Contact Information

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

16. Effective Date

These Terms of Service are effective as of January 1, 2026, and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.