Terms of Use

Welcome to Thock Market (thockmarket.com). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, articles, reviews, buying guides, and any other content or services we provide (collectively, the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Who We Are

Thock Market is an independent publication covering mechanical keyboards, switches, keycaps, and related peripherals. We publish reviews, comparisons, buying guides, and news intended to help enthusiasts and newcomers make informed purchasing decisions.

2. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use of the Site. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our servers, systems, or data.
• Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or any other malicious code.
• Scraping, data-mining, or harvesting content from the Site without our prior written consent.
• Posting comments or submissions that are defamatory, obscene, harassing, or otherwise unlawful.
• Impersonating any person or entity, or misrepresenting your affiliation with any person or entity.
• Using automated bots or scripts to interact with the Site in a way that degrades performance for other users.

We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access to the Site for any user who violates these Terms, at our sole discretion and without prior notice.

3. Reviews, Ratings, and Opinions Disclaimer

All reviews, ratings, rankings, and opinions published on Thock Market reflect the personal views and testing experiences of our writers and contributors at the time of publication. They are provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice, guarantees of product performance, or a substitute for your own research and judgment.

Mechanical keyboard performance, sound, feel, and build quality can vary between individual units, production batches, firmware versions, and personal preference. We make reasonable efforts to test products thoroughly and represent them accurately, but we make no warranties or representations, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any content on the Site. Product specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change by manufacturers and retailers without notice, and we are not responsible for discrepancies between our content and current market conditions.

Your reliance on any information provided on the Site is strictly at your own risk. We strongly encourage you to conduct independent research and consider your own needs before making a purchasing decision.

4. Affiliate Relationship Disclosure

Thock Market participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through links on our Site, at no additional cost to you.

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. This site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial ratings or recommendations.

We may also participate in similar affiliate programs with other retailers and keyboard-related brands. Regardless of any affiliate relationship, our editorial team maintains full independence in forming opinions, ratings, and recommendations. Products are evaluated on their merits, and affiliate partnerships have no bearing on the outcome of a review.

5. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on the Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, and layout — is the property of Thock Market or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may share links to our content and quote brief excerpts with proper attribution, but you may not republish, reproduce, or distribute substantial portions of our content without our prior written permission.

6. Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites, including retailers, manufacturers, and other resources, for your convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party sites. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement, and you access third-party sites at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Thock Market, its owners, employees, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Site or any content published on it. This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, loss of data, purchasing decisions made in reliance on our content, or any other losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

The Site and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Thock Market and its owners, employees, and contributors from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable in the jurisdiction in which Thock Market operates, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in that jurisdiction.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or the operation of the Site. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please reach out through the contact information provided on our website. We're happy to clarify anything related to how we operate, review products, or disclose affiliate relationships.