Terms of Service

Last updated: January 1, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the TransparencyCompare website (the "Service") operated by Transparency Compare SBS ("we," "our," or "us").

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using our website, 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.

Description of Service

TransparencyCompare provides educational comparisons and reviews of software tools, learning platforms, productivity applications, and related services. Our content is designed for informational and educational purposes only.

Service Features

• Comparative analysis of software and digital services
• Educational content about various tools and platforms
• Methodology transparency and research insights
• User-friendly comparison interfaces

Use License

Permitted Uses

You may:

• Access and view our content for personal, educational, or research purposes
• Share links to our content on social media or other platforms
• Reference our comparisons in academic or professional work with proper attribution
• Print pages for personal reference

Prohibited Uses

You may not:

• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the service without express written permission
• Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
• Modify or create derivative works based on our content
• Remove copyright notices or attribution from our content
• Use automated systems to scrape or download our content
• Attempt to reverse engineer any aspect of the service

Educational Purpose and Disclaimers

Educational Content Only

All content on TransparencyCompare is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Our comparisons and reviews are not intended as:

• Professional advice or consultation
• Specific recommendations or endorsements
• Guarantees of product performance or suitability
• Investment, financial, or business advice

No Warranties

We make no warranties or representations about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of our content. Software and services change frequently, and information may become outdated.

User Responsibilities

Independent Verification

You are responsible for:

• Verifying current information with official sources before making decisions
• Evaluating the suitability of any software or service for your specific needs
• Understanding that our comparisons are general in nature
• Seeking professional advice when appropriate

Respectful Use

When using our service, you agree to:

• Use the service in accordance with applicable laws
• Respect the intellectual property rights of others
• Provide accurate information when contacting us
• Not attempt to disrupt or interfere with the service

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

The content, organization, graphics, design, compilation, magnetic translation, digital conversion, and other matters related to the site are protected under applicable copyrights, trademarks, and other proprietary rights.

Third-Party Content

Our comparisons may reference third-party products, services, and trademarks. These references are used for educational purposes only and do not imply endorsement or affiliation.

External Links

Third-Party Websites

Our service contains links to external websites for reference purposes. These links are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only.

No Responsibility for External Content

We are not responsible for:

• The content, accuracy, or practices of external websites
• Privacy policies of linked websites
• Products or services offered by external websites
• Any transactions you may enter into with external websites

Limitation of Liability

Disclaimer of Damages

In no event shall Transparency Compare SBS, its directors, employees, or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of the service.

Maximum Liability

Our total liability for any claims related to the service shall not exceed the amount you paid to access the service (which is currently zero, as our service is free).

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Transparency Compare SBS and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the service or violation of these terms.

Privacy Policy

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

User-Generated Content

Feedback and Communications

Any feedback, suggestions, or other communications you provide to us may be used by us without restriction or compensation to you.

Prohibited Content

When communicating with us, you may not submit content that is:

• Illegal, harmful, or offensive
• Infringing on intellectual property rights
• Spam or promotional in nature
• Containing malicious code or viruses

Service Availability

Uptime and Maintenance

While we strive to maintain continuous service availability, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access to our website. We reserve the right to:

• Perform maintenance and updates
• Modify or discontinue features
• Temporarily suspend service for technical reasons

No Service Level Agreement

We do not provide any service level agreements or guarantees regarding website availability or performance.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms.

Notification of Changes

• Material changes will be prominently displayed on our website
• The "Last updated" date will reflect recent changes
• We encourage periodic review of these terms

Termination

Termination by You

You may stop using our service at any time. No formal termination process is required.

Termination by Us

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to our service for users who violate these terms or engage in harmful activities.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

We encourage users to contact us directly to resolve any disputes or concerns before pursuing formal legal action.

Jurisdiction

Any legal disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Illinois, United States.

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining terms will remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Transparency Compare SBS regarding the use of our service.

Contact Information

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

Transparency Compare SBS
742 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60661
United States

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (312) 742-6532

Acknowledgment

By using our service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.