Terms of Service

Welcome to SteepWhistle (steepwhistle.com). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, content, and services. By browsing SteepWhistle, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

1. Acceptable Use

You agree to use SteepWhistle only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use of the site. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to:

• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our servers, systems, or user data
• Scraping, harvesting, or reproducing our content without prior written permission
• Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or any harmful code
• Posting spam, misleading comments, or fraudulent affiliate links
• Impersonating SteepWhistle staff, contributors, or other users
• Using automated bots to interact with the site in a way that degrades performance for others

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access for any user who violates these Terms, at our sole discretion and without prior notice.

2. Editorial Content and No-Warranty Disclaimer

SteepWhistle publishes reviews, guides, comparisons, and opinions about coffee and tea gear, including grinders, kettles, brewers, scales, and related accessories. All content reflects the personal opinions and experiences of our writers and testers at the time of publication.

We make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy, but we provide all content "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Product specifications, pricing, availability, and features may change without notice and may differ from what is described on our site. Ratings, rankings, and recommendations are subjective and should not be treated as professional, technical, or safety advice.

You are solely responsible for verifying product details directly with manufacturers or retailers before making a purchasing decision.

3. Affiliate 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.

Affiliate links are clearly used throughout our reviews and guides. Our editorial team maintains independent judgment when testing and rating products, regardless of whether a commission may be earned. We may also participate in similar affiliate or partner programmes with other retailers from time to time, subject to the same principle of editorial independence.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SteepWhistle, its owners, employees, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content
• Any purchase decision made based on our reviews, comparisons, or recommendations
• Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in product information
• Third-party websites, retailers, or affiliate partners linked from our site
• Loss of data, revenue, profits, or business opportunities

Your use of any third-party retailer, including AliExpress, is governed by that retailer's own terms, policies, and warranties. SteepWhistle is not a party to any transaction between you and a third-party seller and bears no responsibility for order fulfillment, shipping, returns, or customer service issues arising from such purchases.

5. Intellectual Property

All original content on SteepWhistle, including text, graphics, logos, and site design, is the property of SteepWhistle unless otherwise credited. You may share links to our content but may not republish, copy, or distribute substantial portions of our articles without prior written consent.

6. Governing Terms and Updates

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and SteepWhistle regarding your use of the site, superseding any prior agreements. We may revise these Terms periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or site functionality. Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date, and continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed of any updates. If you have questions about these Terms, please reach out through our contact page.