Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using PERFRIG.COM, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by:

• These Terms of Service
• Our Privacy Policy
• Our Cookie Policy
• Our Affiliate Disclosure

These agreements constitute the entire agreement between you and PERFRIG regarding your use of the site.

2. Description of Service

PERFRIG.COM is an independent publication providing:

• PC gaming hardware reviews and recommendations
• Performance optimization guides and tutorials
• Hardware news and industry analysis
• Product comparisons and buying guides
• Technical information about gaming peripherals and components

All content is provided for informational and educational purposes.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use PERFRIG. If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent to use the site.

By using PERFRIG, you represent and warrant that:

• You meet the age requirements
• You have the authority to enter into these Terms
• Your use complies with all applicable laws and regulations

4. User Conduct

When using PERFRIG, you agree to:

Permitted Uses

• Access content for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Share links to our content on social media and other platforms
• Reference our content with proper attribution
• Contact us with feedback, questions, or corrections

Prohibited Conduct

You may not:

• Scrape, copy, or reproduce substantial portions of our content without permission
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the site
• Attempt to interfere with site functionality or security
• Impersonate PERFRIG, our staff, or other users
• Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Use the site for illegal purposes or to violate others’ rights
• Harass, threaten, or abuse site staff or other users
• Manipulate affiliate links or attempt to defraud affiliate programs
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code

Violation of these prohibitions may result in termination of access and potential legal action.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on PERFRIG.COM—including articles, reviews, images, graphics, logos, and code—is owned by PERFRIG or licensed to us. This content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Our Rights: We retain all rights, title, and interest in our content.

Limited License to Users: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

• Access and view content for personal use
• Share links to our content
• Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution

Restrictions: You may not:

• Republish entire articles without written permission
• Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
• Remove copyright notices or attributions
• Modify or create derivative works without permission

Proper Attribution: When referencing our content:

• Include article title and author (if bylined)
• Link back to the original article
• Include “Source: PERFRIG.COM”
• Do not present our content as your own

User-Submitted Content

If we implement features allowing user submissions (comments, forum posts, etc.), you retain ownership of content you submit but grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, and distribute that content.

You represent that:

• You own or have rights to submitted content
• Content does not violate others’ rights
• Content complies with these Terms

We reserve the right to remove user content that violates these Terms or our community guidelines.

Trademarks

PERFRIG and associated logos are trademarks. You may not use our trademarks without written permission.

Copyright Infringement Claims

We respect intellectual property rights and respond to valid infringement notices.

If you believe content on PERFRIG infringes your copyright, contact us at: [email protected]

Include:

• Description of copyrighted work
• Location of infringing content on our site
• Your contact information
• Statement of good faith belief
• Statement that information is accurate

We will investigate claims and remove infringing content when appropriate.

6. Third-Party Links and Content

PERFRIG contains links to third-party websites (retailers, manufacturers, other publications). We are not responsible for:

• Content on external sites
• Privacy practices of third parties
• Accuracy of third-party information
• Products or services offered by third parties

Links do not constitute endorsement unless explicitly stated. When you click external links, you leave PERFRIG and should review the destination site’s terms and privacy policy.

Affiliate Relationships

Some links are affiliate links that earn us commissions on purchases. This does not:

• Affect the price you pay
• Influence our editorial opinions or ratings
• Obligate us to promote products we don’t recommend

See our Affiliate Disclosure for complete details.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Content Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, PERFRIG content is provided “AS IS” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

We do not guarantee:

• Accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information
• That content is error-free or that errors will be corrected
• Availability or uninterrupted access to the site
• We do not warrant that the site will be secure or free from bugs, viruses, or interruptions.
• Specific results from following our guides or recommendations

Technology changes rapidly. Hardware specifications, prices, availability, and compatibility may change. Always verify critical information with manufacturers or retailers before making purchases.

No Professional Advice

PERFRIG provides general information and opinions. Our content does not constitute:

• Professional advice (legal, financial, or otherwise)
• Guarantees about product performance
• Technical support obligations
• Warranty or support from manufacturers

For specific technical issues, contact manufacturers’ official support channels.

Use at Your Own Risk

Following our guides, recommendations, or advice is entirely at your own risk. We are not responsible for:

• Hardware damage from overclocking or modifications
• Data loss during system changes
• Compatibility issues between components
• Warranty voidance from following our advice
• Consequences of purchasing recommended products

Always:

• Back up important data before system changes
• Verify compatibility before purchasing hardware
• Understand risks of overclocking, BIOS modifications, and hardware changes
• Review manufacturer warranties and support policies

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PERFRIG AND ITS OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages resulting from use or inability to use the site
• Damages from unauthorized access to your data
• Damages from third-party content or links

This applies even if we’ve been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Maximum Liability: Our total liability to you for all claims shall not exceed the greater of:

• The amount you paid to access PERFRIG in the 12 months preceding the claim, or
• $100 USD

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Legal Compliance: Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit liability where such limitation is prohibited by applicable law.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PERFRIG and its operators, employees, contributors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

• Your use of the site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of others’ rights
• Content you submit (if applicable)
• Your breach of any representation or warranty in these Terms

We reserve the right to assume exclusive defense of any claim, in which case you will cooperate with us.

9. Changes to Content and Services

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of PERFRIG at any time
• Change content, features, or functionality without notice
• Update, correct, or remove content as needed
• Implement new features or services

We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of services.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Terminate or suspend your access to PERFRIG for legitimate business, legal, or security reasons
• Remove content that violates these Terms
• Take legal action for violations

Grounds for termination include, but are not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Interference with site operations or other users
• Other legitimate business or legal reasons

Upon termination:

• Your right to access PERFRIG immediately ceases
• Provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, and liability survive termination

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by applicable laws without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution: Before initiating legal action, contact us at [email protected] to attempt informal resolution. Many disputes can be resolved through good-faith discussion.

Arbitration: If informal resolution fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with generally accepted international arbitration practices, rather than in court.

Exceptions to arbitration:

• Small claims court matters
• Intellectual property disputes
• Injunctive relief for violations

Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes individually. You waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.

Jurisdiction: For matters not subject to arbitration, disputes shall be resolved in a competent jurisdiction as determined by applicable law.

12. International Users

PERFRIG is accessible globally. If you access the site from outside your home country, you are responsible for compliance with local laws.

By using PERFRIG, you consent to transfer and processing of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

13. Miscellaneous

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and other referenced policies, constitute the entire agreement between you and PERFRIG regarding use of the site.

No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations without notice.

Updates to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Notification of Changes:

• Significant changes will be announced prominently on the site
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
• If you disagree with updated Terms, discontinue use of PERFRIG

Contact for Legal Matters

Legal Inquiries: [email protected]
General Contact: [email protected]

For formal legal notices, allow 5-7 business days for response.

14. Additional Terms for Specific Features

Newsletter (If Implemented)

Subscribing to our newsletter constitutes consent to receive emails. You may unsubscribe anytime through links in emails or by contacting us.

We will not:

• Share your email with third parties for marketing
• Send excessive emails (generally no more than weekly)
• Spam you or sell your email address

User Accounts (If Implemented)

If we implement user accounts:

• You are responsible for account security and passwords
• You must provide accurate registration information
• You may not share accounts or credentials
• We may terminate accounts for violations or inactivity
• Account terms will be specified in a separate user agreement

Comments or Forums (If Implemented)

User-submitted content must:

• Comply with community guidelines
• Respect others
• Avoid spam, harassment, or illegal content
• Not violate intellectual property rights

We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove user content.