Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using tethergear.io ("Tether," "the site," or "the service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the service.

What Tether Is

Tether is a gear recommendation platform. We provide personalized outdoor gear suggestions based on information you provide about your hiking experience, location, conditions, body dimensions, and budget. Tether is an informational service — we are not a retailer and we do not sell gear directly.

Gear recommendations are generated algorithmically based on your inputs. While we work hard to make recommendations accurate and appropriate, we cannot guarantee that any recommended gear will be right for every individual situation. You are responsible for verifying that gear is appropriate for your specific conditions before purchasing.

Affiliate Disclosure

Tether participates in affiliate marketing programs including AvantLink, Amazon Associates, and similar networks. When you click a product link on Tether and make a qualifying purchase, Tether may receive a commission from the retailer at no additional cost to you.

This affiliate relationship does not influence our recommendations. Gear is recommended based on your profile — not based on commission rates. We are committed to recommending the best gear for your needs regardless of affiliate arrangements.

In accordance with FTC guidelines, we disclose this affiliate relationship clearly. By using Tether, you acknowledge that product links may be affiliate links.

Gear Recommendations — Important Disclaimer

Outdoor activities including hiking, backpacking, and alpine terrain carry inherent risks. Tether's gear recommendations are intended to help you select appropriate equipment but do not constitute professional outdoor guide advice.

You are solely responsible for:

• Assessing whether recommended gear is appropriate for your specific conditions
• Ensuring you have the skills and experience required for your planned activities
• Carrying appropriate safety equipment beyond what Tether recommends
• Making your own purchasing decisions

Tether is not liable for any injury, loss, or damage arising from use of or reliance on gear recommendations provided by the service.

Your Account and Data

If you provide your name and email address to save your gear, you are responsible for ensuring the information you provide is accurate. You may request deletion of your data at any time by emailing [email protected].

You agree not to use Tether for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the service.

Intellectual Property

The Tether name, logo, brand, recommendation logic, and all content on tethergear.io are owned by Tether and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute any part of the service without prior written permission.

Product names, brand names, and trademarks referenced on Tether belong to their respective owners. Mention of any brand does not imply endorsement of Tether by that brand.

Third-Party Links

Tether contains links to third-party retailer websites. These links are provided for your convenience. Tether is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party site. Visiting a retailer's site is subject to that retailer's own terms and privacy policy.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tether and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the service or reliance on any gear recommendation. Our total liability to you for any claim arising from use of Tether shall not exceed the amount you paid to use the service (which, as Tether is currently free, is $0).

Disclaimer of Warranties

Tether is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the service will be error-free, uninterrupted, or that recommendations will be accurate for every user's specific situation.

Changes to the Service

We may update, modify, or discontinue any aspect of Tether at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms of Service. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from use of Tether shall be resolved in accordance with applicable law.

Contact