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Terms of Service

Welcome to Three Things Before. By accessing or using threethingsbefore.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using threethingsbefore.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Three Things Before. If you are using the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

2. Description of Service

Three Things Before is a decision-assistance consumer tech blog designed to help normal American buyers make informed purchase decisions quickly and efficiently. Our service provides product reviews, buying guides, comparisons, and recommendations focused on helping you avoid wasting money, skip spec overload, and make the 80% right purchase decision in approximately 10 minutes.

The content on threethingsbefore.com includes articles, blog posts, product recommendations, comparison charts, and other informational resources. Our service is provided free of charge and is supported through affiliate links, advertising, and sponsorships, which will be disclosed in accordance with applicable regulations.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Site at any time without prior notice.

3. User Accounts and Responsibilities

While most content on threethingsbefore.com is accessible without registration, certain features may require you to create an account. If you create an account, you agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
Maintain and promptly update your account information
Maintain the security of your password and account
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

You may not use another person's account without permission. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or are inactive for extended periods.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

When using threethingsbefore.com, you agree not to:

Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law
Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of Three Things Before or any third party
Transmit any harmful code, viruses, malware, or other malicious software
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, servers, or networks
Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Site using automated means without permission
Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers connected to the Site
Use the Site for any commercial purpose without our express written consent
Post or transmit spam, chain letters, or other unsolicited communications
Harass, threaten, or harm other users

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate legal action against anyone who violates this Acceptable Use Policy.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on threethingsbefore.com, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video, data compilations, software, and the compilation thereof (collectively, the "Content"), is the property of Three Things Before or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site and Content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not:

Reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or publicly perform any Content without our prior written consent
Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from the Content
Use any Content in a manner that suggests an association with our products, services, or brands without authorization
Republish Content from threethingsbefore.com on any other website, blog, or platform without permission

The Three Things Before name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Three Things Before. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.

6. User-Generated Content

If you submit comments, reviews, feedback, suggestions, or other content to threethingsbefore.com ("User Content"), you grant Three Things Before a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User Content in any media.

You represent and warrant that:

You own or have the necessary rights to submit the User Content
Your User Content does not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, or other rights of any person or entity
Your User Content does not contain defamatory, obscene, offensive, or illegal material

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to monitor, edit, or remove any User Content that we determine violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable. We do not endorse any User Content or any opinion, recommendation, or advice expressed therein.

7. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Disclosure

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate links to retailers and manufacturers. Three Things Before may earn commissions from purchases made through these affiliate links at no additional cost to you. These affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or recommendations, which are based on our independent research and analysis.

We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Disclaimers

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Three Things Before does not warrant that:

The Site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
The results obtained from using the Site will be accurate or reliable
The quality of any products, services, information, or other material obtained through the Site will meet your expectations
Any errors in the Site or Content will be corrected

The information provided on threethingsbefore.com is for general informational and educational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of any content. Product specifications, prices, and availability are subject to change without notice.

Any reliance you place on information from the Site is strictly at your own risk. We recommend that you independently verify any information before making purchase decisions.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THREE THINGS BEFORE, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Site
Any conduct or content of any third party on the Site
Any content obtained from the Site
Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
Purchase decisions made based on information from the Site

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Three Things Before, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, actions, demands, liabilities, judgments, and settlements, including without limitation reasonable legal and accounting fees, resulting from or alleged to result from:

Your use of or reliance on the Site or Content
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
Any User Content you submit to the Site

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of these claims.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to threethingsbefore.com immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease.

All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which Three Things Before is headquartered, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction. You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

13. Changes to Terms

Three Things Before reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time at our sole discretion. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We may also notify you via email or through a notice on our homepage.

Your continued use of threethingsbefore.com following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Site.

14. Miscellaneous

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Three Things Before regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction. These Terms are binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Three Things Before
Website: threethingsbefore.com
Email: [email protected]

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiries in a timely manner.

Last updated · 2026-08-28 14:40