Terms of Service
Welcome to Cigar Price Scout. These Terms of Service govern your use of our price comparison service. By using our website, you agree to these terms.
Age Restriction - 21+ Only
You must be 21 years of age or older to use this service. By using Cigar Price Scout, you confirm that you meet this age requirement as mandated by federal and state tobacco laws.
Service Description
Cigar Price Scout provides comprehensive cigar-related services including:
- Price comparison across multiple authorized cigar retailers
- Total delivered cost calculations including shipping and estimated taxes
- Affiliate links to retailer websites
- Optional account features for price alerts and favorites
- Cigar identification through photo analysis
- Market insights and trends (anonymous, aggregated data)
We do not sell tobacco products directly. All transactions occur with third-party retailers.
Price and Availability Accuracy
While we strive for accuracy, please understand that:
- Prices and availability are subject to change without notice
- Retailers may update their pricing at any time
- Promotional offers may expire or have limitations
- You should always verify final prices, availability, and terms at the retailer's website before purchasing
- We are not responsible for pricing errors or discrepancies
Affiliate Relationships
Transparency is important to us:
- Cigar Price Scout may earn commissions through affiliate links when you make purchases
- These commissions do not affect our price comparisons or recommendations
- Our goal is to help you find the best deals, regardless of commission rates
- All affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed
Prohibited Uses
You may not use our service for:
- Automated scraping, crawling, or data harvesting
- Any illegal purposes or activities
- Circumventing age verification systems
- Impersonating other users or entities
- Distributing malware or harmful content
- Commercial use without our written permission
Third-Party Retailers
Important information about retailer relationships:
- All transactions occur directly between you and the third-party retailer
- Each retailer has its own terms, conditions, and policies
- We do not control retailer policies, shipping, returns, or customer service
- Disputes should be resolved directly with the retailer
- We work only with licensed, authorized tobacco retailers
Limitation of Liability
Cigar Price Scout provides our service "as is" and:
- We are not liable for transactions between users and third-party retailers
- We do not guarantee the accuracy of pricing information
- We are not responsible for retailer policies, shipping delays, or product quality
- Our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law
Intellectual Property
All content on Cigar Price Scout, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, is our property or used with permission and is protected by copyright and other laws.
Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect and use information.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our service constitutes acceptance of any changes.
Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our service for users who violate these terms or engage in prohibited activities.
Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which our business is located. Any disputes will be resolved in the appropriate courts.
Affiliate Relationships and Disclosures
Affiliate Program Participation
Cigar Price Scout participates in affiliate programs including CJ Affiliate, Sovrn Commerce, and other affiliate networks. When you purchase products through our affiliate links, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support our site operations and allow us to provide our price comparison service free of charge.
Affiliate Link Policies
All affiliate links are displayed only on our website (cigarpricescout.com). We do not promote products or distribute affiliate links through:
- Unsolicited email or spam
- Social media spam or excessive posting
- Third-party forums without proper disclosure
- Instant messaging or direct messaging campaigns
- Any deceptive or misleading promotional methods
Pricing and Availability
While we strive to provide accurate pricing information, all prices are subject to change by the respective retailers. We are not responsible for pricing errors or changes that occur after information is displayed on our site. Final pricing, availability, and purchase terms are determined by the third-party retailer.
Commission Disclosure
Our affiliate relationships do not influence our price comparisons or product recommendations. We display pricing information from multiple retailers to help you make informed purchasing decisions. The presence of an affiliate relationship does not affect the accuracy of pricing data or the ranking of retailers in our comparisons.
Third-Party Purchases
When you click an affiliate link, you will be redirected to the retailer's website where any purchase transaction occurs. We are not a party to your transaction with the retailer and are not responsible for:
- Order fulfillment or shipping
- Product quality or condition
- Customer service or returns
- Payment processing or security
- Retailer terms and conditions
All purchases are subject to the terms and conditions of the respective retailer.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through our contact form.
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