Recommended Optics Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Plain-English Summary: This page explains the rules for using RecommendedOptics.com, including how our content may be used, what we are and are not liable for, how advertising and affiliate relationships are handled, and how to contact us with questions.

These Terms of Service govern your use of Recommended Optics (RecommendedOptics.com), a comprehensive online resource providing independent reviews, comparisons, and buying guidance for optical equipment including rifle scopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, rangefinders, and related accessories. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

Eligibility and Permitted Use

By using this website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age, or at least 13 years of age with verifiable parental or guardian consent. You agree to use this site only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations. Unauthorized use of any portion of this site, including scraping, automated data collection, or reproduction of content without permission, is strictly prohibited.

Accuracy of Information and Independent Verification

Recommended Optics provides detailed information on optical equipment to help users make informed purchasing decisions. Our reviews are based on hands-on product testing, technical analysis, and comprehensive research into each product’s real-world performance. We do not directly sell optical products or equipment.

While we strive for factual accuracy and thoroughness in all published content, errors or omissions may occasionally occur. We do not guarantee the absolute completeness or accuracy of any technical specifications, pricing details, or availability information presented on this site. Users should independently verify critical specifications or pricing with manufacturers or authorized retailers before making purchasing decisions. For more information about our editorial standards and review process, visit our About Recommended Optics – Mission & Editorial Standards page.

Disclaimer of Liability

Your use of information from our articles, reviews, guides, and comparisons is entirely at your own risk and discretion. Recommended Optics does not officially endorse specific optical products, manufacturers, or retailers featured on this site. Our reviews reflect the testing experiences and expert opinions of our reviewers, which may vary based on individual use cases, environments, and equipment configurations.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Recommended Optics, its owners, editors, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or reliance on, any content published on this site. This limitation applies to errors in content, product performance outcomes, purchasing decisions made based on our reviews, and any other use of information found on this platform.

Affiliate and Advertising Disclosure

Recommended Optics participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means that when you click certain links to optical equipment retailers and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our review scores, editorial conclusions, or product recommendations. Our evaluations are based solely on hands-on testing, technical merit, and real-world performance.

We also collaborate with selected industry partners for display advertising on our platform. Any sponsored or promotional content is clearly identified as such. All advertising partners are vetted for relevance to the optical equipment category. These relationships do not affect our editorial independence or review methodology.

This site may contain links to external websites, online retailers, and manufacturer pages. Recommended Optics is not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or security of those third-party websites. Visiting external links is done at your own discretion. We recommend reviewing the terms of service and privacy policies of any external site before submitting personal or financial information.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content published on Recommended Optics — including written reviews, product comparisons, scoring rubrics, buying guides, photographs, videos, and data tables — is the protected intellectual property of Recommended Optics. You may not reproduce, distribute, republish, scrape, or repurpose any portion of our content without explicit written permission from our editorial team.

Unauthorized use or distribution of our proprietary content may result in copyright claims or legal action. If you wish to license or reference our content for educational, journalistic, or commercial purposes, please contact us at customers@recommendedoptics.com.

Privacy and Data Collection

We collect user data — including cookies, browsing behavior, and on-site interaction patterns — to improve your experience and optimize content delivery. We maintain strict data confidentiality standards and do not sell user data to external commercial parties or advertisers. For complete details on how we collect, store, and use your data, please review our Recommended Optics Privacy Policy.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from your use of this website that cannot be resolved informally shall be subject to binding arbitration or resolution through the appropriate courts of competent jurisdiction. By using this site, you agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for the purpose of resolving any dispute.

Modifications to These Terms

Recommended Optics reserves the right to modify, update, or expand these Terms of Service at any time as our platform evolves. Material changes will be announced on the website. Continued use of the platform after any such updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed of any changes.

Contact Information

We welcome questions, corrections, and feedback from our readers. Please use the appropriate contact below:

You can also reach us directly through our Recommended Optics Contact Page. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 2–3 business days. For answers to common questions about our review process and site operations, visit our Recommended Optics FAQ – Review Methodology & Site Operations.