Terms of Service

By accessing and using Deals n Steals ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services. By creating an account or using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

Deals n Steals is a community-driven platform that allows users to discover, share, and discuss deals, discounts, and promotional offers. Our service includes:

- Deal discovery and sharing functionality

- User-generated content and community discussions

- Voting and rating systems for deals

- User profiles and reputation systems

- Affiliate link tracking and commission programs

- Notification systems for deal updates

- Administrative tools for content moderation

The Service is provided "as is" and we reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:

Notification process:

- Material changes will be announced on the platform

- Users will be notified via email when possible

- Continued use constitutes acceptance of new Terms

- Previous versions will be archived for reference

Types of changes:

- Legal compliance updates

- Feature additions or modifications

- Policy clarifications

- Security enhancements

- Operational improvements

Effective date:

- Changes take effect immediately upon posting unless otherwise specified

- Users are responsible for reviewing Terms periodically

- Significant changes may include a grace period

- Objection to changes requires account termination

We encourage users to bookmark this page and review it regularly for updates.

For questions about these Terms of Service or our platform, please contact us:

General inquiries:

- Email: support@dealsnsteals.net

- Response time: 24-48 hours for most inquiries

- Business hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM EST

Legal matters:

- Email: legal@dealsnsteals.net

- Include "Legal Notice" in the subject line

- Provide detailed information about your concern

- Allow 5-7 business days for response

Technical support:

- Email: tech@dealsnsteals.net

- Include device and browser information

- Describe the issue in detail

- Screenshots or error messages are helpful

To access certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. When you register, you agree to:

- Provide accurate, current, and complete information

- Maintain and promptly update your account information

- Keep your password secure and confidential

- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You may not:

- Create multiple accounts for the same person

- Share your account with others

- Use another person's account without permission

- Create accounts using automated means

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

Either party may terminate this agreement at any time:

User termination:

- You may delete your account at any time through account settings

- Account deletion removes personal data according to our Privacy Policy

- Some information may be retained for legal or operational purposes

- Termination does not affect previously granted content licenses

Our termination rights:

- We may suspend or terminate accounts for Terms violations

- Termination may be immediate for serious violations

- We may discontinue the Service with reasonable notice

- No refunds are provided for terminated accounts

Effects of termination:

- Access to the Service will be immediately revoked

- User content may be removed or made inaccessible

- Affiliate commissions may be forfeited for violations

- Certain provisions of these Terms survive termination

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason.

Users may submit deals, comments, reviews, and other content ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you:

- Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content

- Represent that you own or have rights to the content you submit

- Agree that your content does not violate any third-party rights

- Accept responsibility for the accuracy and legality of your content

Prohibited content includes:

- Spam, duplicate, or irrelevant submissions

- False, misleading, or fraudulent information

- Content that violates intellectual property rights

- Offensive, discriminatory, or harmful material

- Personal information of others without consent

- Malicious links or malware

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms without notice.

When submitting deals, you must:

- Provide accurate deal information including price, discount, and expiration

- Include working links to legitimate retailers

- Verify deal availability before submission

- Use clear, descriptive titles and descriptions

- Select appropriate categories and tags

- Disclose affiliate relationships when applicable

Prohibited deal submissions:

- Expired or invalid deals

- Referral links disguised as deals

- Adult content or illegal products

- Pyramid schemes or multi-level marketing

- Deals requiring personal information disclosure

- Duplicate submissions of existing deals

Deals are subject to community voting and administrative review. We reserve the right to remove deals that don't meet our quality standards.

Our platform may include affiliate links that generate commissions when users make purchases. Important information about affiliate links:

- Affiliate relationships must be clearly disclosed

- Users may earn commissions through our affiliate program

- Commission rates and terms are subject to change

- Payments are processed according to our payment schedule

- Tax reporting is the responsibility of the user

Affiliate link policies:

- Links must direct to legitimate retailers

- No cloaking or misleading redirect practices

- Compliance with FTC disclosure requirements

- No manipulation of affiliate tracking systems

- Respect for retailer terms of service

We reserve the right to modify or terminate the affiliate program at any time.

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Deals n Steals and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used without our prior written consent. You may not:

- Copy, modify, or distribute our proprietary content

- Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code

- Use our branding or logos without permission

- Create derivative works based on our platform

User-generated content remains the property of the user, but you grant us necessary rights to operate the Service. We respect intellectual property rights and will respond to valid DMCA takedown notices.

If you believe your intellectual property rights have been violated, please contact us with detailed information about the alleged infringement.

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

- Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose

- Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content

- Uninterrupted or error-free operation

- Security or freedom from harmful components

- Compliance with your requirements or expectations

Limitation of liability:

- We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

- Our total liability is limited to the amount paid by you, if any

- We are not responsible for third-party content or services

- Deal accuracy and availability are not guaranteed

- Users participate at their own risk

Third-party content:

- We do not endorse or guarantee third-party deals or retailers

- External links are provided for convenience only

- Users should verify deal terms independently

- Retailer policies and terms apply to purchases

These limitations apply to the fullest extent permitted by law.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute resolution:

- Informal resolution: Contact us first to resolve disputes amicably

- Binding arbitration: Unresolved disputes will be settled through arbitration

- Class action waiver: Disputes must be resolved individually

- Small claims court: Small claims may be pursued in appropriate courts

Exceptions to arbitration:

- Intellectual property disputes

- Injunctive relief requests

- Small claims court matters

- Government enforcement actions

By using the Service, you consent to the jurisdiction and venue specified in these Terms.

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Key privacy principles:

- We collect only necessary information to provide the Service

- Personal data is protected using industry-standard security measures

- We do not sell personal information to third parties

- Users have rights to access, modify, and delete their data

- We comply with applicable data protection regulations

Data we may collect includes:

- Account information and profile data

- Usage analytics and interaction data

- Device and browser information

- Communication preferences

- Payment and transaction information (for affiliate programs)

For detailed information about our data practices, please review our Privacy Policy.

The following activities are strictly prohibited on our platform:

Technical violations:

- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to systems

- Introducing viruses, malware, or harmful code

- Interfering with the proper functioning of the Service

- Circumventing security measures or access controls

- Automated data collection or scraping without permission

Content violations:

- Posting false, misleading, or fraudulent information

- Harassment, bullying, or threatening behavior

- Spam, excessive self-promotion, or irrelevant content

- Impersonation of others or misrepresentation of identity

- Violation of intellectual property rights

Commercial violations:

- Unauthorized commercial use of the platform

- Manipulation of voting or rating systems

- Creation of fake accounts for promotional purposes

- Violation of affiliate program terms

- Unfair competition practices

Violations may result in account suspension, termination, or legal action.