Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 27, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of HouseholdRobot.net (the "Site"), operated by HouseholdRobot.net ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. Description of Service

HouseholdRobot.net is a technical database and comparison engine for household robots. We provide:

• Objective specifications for robot vacuums, lawn mowers, pool cleaners, window cleaners, mops, and companion robots
• Side-by-side comparison tools
• Buying guides filtered by constraints (e.g., pet hair, carpet, steep slopes)
• Educational guides explaining robot technologies
• Troubleshooting resources for common issues

We do NOT provide:

• Personal buying advice or consultations
• Product sales or e-commerce transactions
• Warranty or technical support for robots
• Installation or repair services

3. Information Accuracy Disclaimer

No Warranty of Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, we provide all information "AS IS" without warranty of any kind. We do not guarantee that:

• Specifications are current or complete
• Product prices are up-to-date
• Robot availability reflects real-time stock
• Manufacturer claims are verified through independent testing

Use at Your Own Risk

You acknowledge that:

• Manufacturers may change specifications without notice
• Firmware updates may alter robot capabilities
• Real-world performance may differ from advertised specs
• Our database may contain errors or omissions

You are responsible for verifying specifications with manufacturers before making purchase decisions.

Corrections

If you discover an error in our database, please contact us. While we appreciate corrections, we do not guarantee we will update the database or respond to every submission.

4. Affiliate Links & Compensation

Amazon Associates

HouseholdRobot.net participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you click "Check price on Amazon" links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

No Purchase Obligation

Affiliate links are provided for convenience. You are not obligated to purchase through our links and may search for products independently.

Editorial Independence

Our database structure, rankings, and comparisons are based on objective specifications, not affiliate commission rates. However, you should be aware that financial relationships exist.

5. User Conduct

Permitted Use

You may:

• Browse robot specifications for personal use
• Share links to specific pages on social media
• Reference our data in personal research
• Print pages for offline reference

Prohibited Use

You may NOT:

• Scrape or crawl: Use automated tools to download bulk data
• Republish: Copy substantial portions of content to other websites
• Commercial use: Use data for competing commercial products without permission
• Manipulate: Attempt to manipulate search rankings or traffic
• Reverse engineer: Attempt to access our backend database structure
• Impersonate: Claim affiliation with HouseholdRobot.net
• Spam: Submit fake corrections or flood contact forms

Data Licensing

If you wish to license our database for commercial use, contact us to discuss terms.

6. Intellectual Property

Our Content

All original content, including but not limited to text, design, graphics, and compilation of data, is owned by HouseholdRobot.net and protected by copyright laws.

Robot Specifications

Product specifications, brand names, and trademarks belong to their respective manufacturers. We claim no ownership of manufacturer data.

Fair Use

You may quote brief excerpts for review, criticism, or educational purposes with proper attribution and a link to the source page.

7. Limitation of Liability

No Consequential Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HOUSEHOLDROBOT.NET SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM:

• Use or inability to use the Site
• Errors or omissions in robot specifications
• Purchases made based on our information
• Robot performance differing from database specifications
• Downtime, data loss, or technical issues

Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from use of the Site shall not exceed $100 USD.

Basis of the Bargain

You acknowledge that we provide the Site for free and that this limitation of liability is a fundamental element of our agreement.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites (Amazon, manufacturer websites). We do not control these sites and are not responsible for:

• Content accuracy on external sites
• Privacy practices of third parties
• Product availability or pricing on linked sites
• Transaction disputes with third parties

Clicking external links is at your own risk.

9. Product Purchases

We Do Not Sell Products

HouseholdRobot.net does not sell robots or process transactions. All purchases occur on third-party sites (primarily Amazon).

No Warranty or Returns

We are not responsible for:

• Product quality, defects, or performance
• Shipping, returns, or refunds
• Manufacturer warranties or support
• Disputes between you and sellers

For product issues: Contact the manufacturer or the retailer where you purchased the robot.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Block IP addresses engaging in prohibited use
• Remove or disable content that violates these Terms
• Suspend or terminate access without notice
• Discontinue the Site at any time

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• MERCHANTABILITY
• FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• NON-INFRINGEMENT
• ACCURACY OF DATA
• UNINTERRUPTED ACCESS

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HouseholdRobot.net, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit to us

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state where HouseholdRobot.net is registered, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of the Site shall be resolved through:

1. Informal negotiation: Contact us first to attempt resolution
2. Binding arbitration: If negotiation fails, disputes will be resolved through arbitration (not court litigation)

You waive the right to participate in class action lawsuits against HouseholdRobot.net.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and HouseholdRobot.net regarding use of the Site.

17. Contact

For questions about these Terms:

Email: contact@householdrobot.net
Subject Line: "Terms of Service Question"