Terms of Service

Last updated: April 2026


1. Acceptance of Terms


By accessing or using Graded ("we," "us," "our") at graded.com or any associated newsletter, social media account, or other channel (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.


We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. If we make material changes we will notify email subscribers and update the date above. Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.


2. What Graded Is


Graded is a deal intelligence site that identifies, analyzes, and comments on consumer product deals. Our content is produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence tools and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only.


Graded is not a retailer. We do not sell products, process transactions, or control inventory, pricing, or availability at any retailer. We are not a financial advisor, consumer advocate, or professional purchasing consultant.


Nothing on this site constitutes a guarantee, warranty, or professional recommendation. All content reflects our editorial opinion at the time of publication and may not be accurate, complete, or current at the time you read it.


3. Accuracy of Information


We make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of pricing, availability, and product information published on the Service. However:

  • Prices change frequently and may differ from what is displayed on our site by the time you visit a retailer

  • Deals may expire, sell out, or be modified by retailers without notice

  • Product specifications, reviews, and comparisons are based on information available at the time of publication and may become outdated

  • AI-assisted content may contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies despite editorial review


We do not warrant that any information on the Service is accurate, complete, reliable, or current. You are solely responsible for verifying prices, terms, and product details directly with the relevant retailer before making a purchase.


4. Affiliate Relationships and Commercial Interests


Graded participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means:

  • Many links on our site are affiliate links — when you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a commission from the retailer at no additional cost to you

  • We participate in programs including but not limited to Amazon Associates, and networks such as Commission Junction, ShareASale, Rakuten, Impact, and others

  • The existence of an affiliate relationship does not influence our editorial coverage, scores, or verdicts — we cover deals we believe are genuinely worth covering regardless of whether an affiliate relationship exists


We may also receive free products, early access to deals, or other consideration from brands or retailers. Where this occurs and is material to our coverage we will disclose it.


The presence of affiliate links and commercial relationships means you should understand that Graded has a financial interest in you clicking links and making purchases. We believe our editorial standards are independent of this interest but you should weigh it accordingly.


5. No Purchase Advice


Nothing on Graded constitutes personalized purchasing advice. Our content reflects general editorial opinion about deals and products and does not account for your individual financial situation, needs, preferences, or circumstances.

We are not responsible for any purchasing decision you make based on content published on the Service. You are solely responsible for your own purchasing decisions.


6. AI-Generated Content


Graded uses artificial intelligence tools in the production of its content. Our editorial process involves AI-assisted analysis that is reviewed by human editors prior to publication. You acknowledge and agree that:

  • AI-assisted content is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice of any kind

  • Despite editorial review, AI-assisted content may contain factual errors, outdated information, or inaccuracies

  • AI-assisted analysis is based on available data at the time of generation and may not reflect subsequent developments, price changes, or new product information

  • The use of AI in our editorial process does not create any additional duty of care, warranty of accuracy, or liability beyond what is set out in these Terms

  • We do not represent that AI-assisted content is free from bias, error, or omission, and you should independently verify material facts before making any purchasing decision


We are committed to transparency about our use of AI and will update this section as our practices and applicable regulations evolve.


7. Intellectual Property


All content on the Service, including but not limited to the Graded name and brand, the deal debate format, the agent personas and scoring system, written analysis, visual design, and editorial methodology, is owned by or licensed to Graded and protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.


You may not:

  • Reproduce, republish, or redistribute our content in whole or in part without written permission

  • Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract content from the Service by automated means

  • Use our content to train machine learning models without written permission

  • Represent our content as your own

  • Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices


You may share individual deal links or short excerpts for personal, non-commercial purposes with attribution to Graded.


8. User Conduct


If you interact with the Service through email signup, comments, social media, or any other channel, you agree not to:

  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information

  • Impersonate any person or entity

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service or its infrastructure

  • Transmit spam, malware, or any harmful code

  • Harass, threaten, or abuse other users or our team


We reserve the right to terminate your access to any interactive feature of the Service at our discretion.


9. Email and Communications


By subscribing to our newsletter or deal alerts you consent to receive commercial email communications from us. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.


We will not send you email unrelated to deals, products, or the Service without your explicit consent.


10. Third-Party Sites and Retailers


The Service contains links to third-party websites and retailers. These links are provided for your convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for:

  • The content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party site

  • The terms, pricing, availability, quality, or fulfillment of any product sold by a retailer

  • Any transaction you enter into with a retailer

  • Any dispute between you and a retailer


Your interactions with retailers are governed entirely by their own terms of service, privacy policies, and return policies. We are not a party to any transaction between you and a retailer and have no liability in connection with it.


11. Disclaimer of Warranties


THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, GRADED DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.


12. Limitation of Liability


TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, GRADED AND ITS OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • LOSSES ARISING FROM PURCHASING DECISIONS MADE BASED ON OUR CONTENT

  • PRICE DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN OUR SITE AND A RETAILER

  • PRODUCT DEFECTS, NON-DELIVERY, OR RETAILER DISPUTES

  • ERRORS OR INACCURACIES IN AI-ASSISTED CONTENT

  • UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR DATA


IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100) OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.


SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.


13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Graded and its owners, employees, contractors, and affiliates from any claim, demand, damage, loss, or expense including reasonable legal fees arising from your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party right.


14. DMCA and Copyright Claims


If you believe content on the Service infringes your copyright, please send a notice to [legal@graded.com] containing:

  • Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed

  • Identification of the material on our site you claim is infringing, with enough detail for us to locate it

  • Your contact information

  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner

  • A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

  • Your physical or electronic signature


We will respond to valid DMCA notices promptly.


15. Governing Law and Disputes


These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of [your state], without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in [your county and state], and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.


If you have a dispute with us, we encourage you to contact us first at [legal@graded.com] to attempt informal resolution before initiating any legal proceeding.


16. Severability


If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, that provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.


17. Entire Agreement


These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Graded regarding your use of the Service and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.


18. Contact


For questions about these Terms: [legal@graded.com]

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