Last updated: June 2024
Welcome to FairwayWren ("FairwayWren", "we", "us", or "our"), accessible at fairwaywren.com. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, articles, reviews, and any related content or services (collectively, the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.
1. Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Site. Prohibited behaviour includes, but is not limited to:
- Attempting to gain unauthorised access to the Site, our servers, or any connected systems or networks.
- Using any automated means, including bots, scrapers, or spiders, to extract data or content from the Site without our prior written consent.
- Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or any other malicious code.
- Copying, reproducing, distributing, or republishing our content for commercial purposes without permission.
- Posting or transmitting defamatory, obscene, harassing, or otherwise unlawful material through any comment sections or interactive features.
- Impersonating any person or entity or misrepresenting your affiliation with any person or entity.
We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to the Site, at our sole discretion, if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in conduct that we deem harmful to the Site or its users.
2. Reviews, Opinions, and No-Warranty Disclaimer
FairwayWren publishes reviews, comparisons, buying guides, and opinions relating to golf gear and equipment. All content is provided for general informational purposes only and reflects the personal views, experiences, and testing methods of our contributors at the time of publication.
We make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and usefulness of our content, but we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of any product, brand, price, or specification mentioned on the Site. Golf equipment specifications, pricing, availability, and performance may change without notice and may vary based on individual use, skill level, physical condition, course conditions, and personal preference.
Any reliance you place on information found on the Site, including product recommendations, ratings, or comparisons, is strictly at your own risk. We strongly encourage you to conduct your own research, consult manufacturer specifications, and, where appropriate, seek advice from a qualified golf professional or fitter before making a purchasing decision. FairwayWren is not liable for any dissatisfaction, injury, or loss arising from the use of any product reviewed or recommended on this Site.
3. Affiliate Relationship Disclosure
This site participates in the AliExpress affiliate programme. We earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial ratings or recommendations.
We disclose affiliate links clearly where they appear, and our editorial team maintains independence when researching, testing, and rating golf gear. Commission earned through affiliate links helps support the operational costs of running FairwayWren, including content creation, hosting, and product research.
4. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, FairwayWren and its licensors own the intellectual property rights in all material published on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and layout. You may view, download, and print content from the Site for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you do not modify the content and retain all copyright and proprietary notices.
5. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, FairwayWren, its owners, employees, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your access to, use of, or inability to use the Site, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based, whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise, and regardless of whether such damages were foreseeable. Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
6. Third-Party Links and Content
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including retailer and marketplace pages such as AliExpress, that are not owned or controlled by FairwayWren. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, terms of service, or practices of any third-party websites. Your interactions with such third parties, including any purchases made, are solely between you and the relevant third party and are subject to their own terms and conditions.
7. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable in the jurisdiction in which FairwayWren operates, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in that jurisdiction.
8. Changes to These Terms
We may revise and update these Terms from time to time at our sole discretion to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the operation of the Site. All changes are effective immediately upon posting to the Site, and the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
9. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please reach out to us through the contact details provided on our Site. We welcome your feedback and are happy to clarify any part of these Terms upon request.