Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Last updated · 2026-04-13

Acceptance

By accessing or using pindear.com (“the Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. The Service is operated by octosage, Inc., a Delaware corporation. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

Description of service

Pindear is a smart hardware discovery and research platform. We provide curated product information, structured manuals, AI-powered recommendations, price comparisons, and affiliate purchase links. Our content is for informational purposes and to assist your purchasing decisions.

User accounts
  • You may create an account using Google sign-in or a magic link sent to your email.
  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for all activities that occur under it.
  • You must be at least 13 years old to create an account and use the Service.
  • We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.
Acceptable use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws.
  • Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract data from the Service without our written permission.
  • Attempt to interfere with, compromise, or disrupt the Service or its infrastructure.
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
  • Use the AI Advisor to generate harmful, misleading, or abusive content.
Product information & pricing
  • Product specifications, reviews, and editorial content are provided for informational purposes only.
  • Prices displayed are indicative and sourced from third-party retailers. Actual prices may vary and are determined by the respective retailers at the time of purchase.
  • We strive for accuracy but do not guarantee that all product information is complete, current, or error-free.
  • Manual content is restructured from official manufacturer documentation for readability. Always refer to official sources for safety-critical instructions.
AI Advisor
  • Our AI Advisor provides product recommendations and answers questions based on our product database, search results, and general knowledge.
  • AI-generated responses are for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of AI-generated content for any particular purpose.
  • You should independently verify important information before making purchasing decisions.
Affiliate links

Pindear participates in affiliate marketing programs including Amazon Associates, CJ Affiliate, and Skimlinks. When you click a product link and complete a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial recommendations — we only recommend products we genuinely believe are worth your consideration.

Intellectual property
  • All original content on Pindear — including editorial reviews, AI-generated summaries, FAQs, design, and code — is the property of octosage, Inc.
  • Product names, logos, and trademarks belong to their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.
  • You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without written permission.
Disclaimer of warranties

The Service is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. Your use of the Service is at your sole risk.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, octosage, Inc. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Service, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses.

Changes to terms

We may update these terms from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will update the “last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved in the courts of Delaware.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Email us at hello@pindear.com

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