📄 Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using SmartHomeTriage.com ("the Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time without prior notice.

2. Use of Diagnostic Tools

Our diagnostic tools provide general troubleshooting guidance based on common smart home issues. By using these tools, you acknowledge that:

• The guidance provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional electrical or technical advice.
• You follow all steps at your own risk. SmartHomeTriage.com is not responsible for any damage to devices, property, or injury resulting from following our guidance.
• Results may vary based on your specific device firmware version, router configuration, and home environment.
• For complex electrical work (hardwired devices, panel installations), always consult a licensed electrician.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, graphics, tool designs, and layouts — is the property of SmartHomeTriage.com and is protected by copyright law. You may not reproduce, distribute, or republish any content without written permission. You may share links to our pages freely.

4. Advertising

This Site displays advertisements through Google AdSense. We are not responsible for the content of third-party advertisements. Advertisers do not influence our editorial content, tool results, or device recommendations. We do not accept paid placement in our diagnostic tools.

5. Third-Party Links & Products

Our Site may link to third-party websites or mention third-party products and brands (Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Philips Hue, Ring, etc.). These are referenced for informational purposes only. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with any of these brands unless explicitly stated. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We make no guarantees that the troubleshooting guidance will resolve your specific issue, that the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that information on the Site is always current and accurate. Device manufacturers update firmware frequently; some guidance may become outdated.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, SmartHomeTriage.com and its team shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site or its tools, including but not limited to device damage, data loss, or service interruption.

8. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Scrape, crawl, or harvest content from this Site in bulk
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, copy, or clone our diagnostic tools
• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws
• Attempt to interfere with the Site's functionality or security

9. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes arising from use of this Site shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation before any legal proceedings.

10. Contact

For questions about these terms, contact us at info@smarthometriage.com or visit our Contact page.