Terms of Service

Welcome to Tactical Gear Center ("Site," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website located at tacticalgearcenter.com and all related services.

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our Site.

Tactical Gear Center is an affiliate marketing website. We participate in affiliate programs with various retailers and manufacturers of tactical gear and equipment.

2.1 How We Earn Revenue

When you click on product links or make purchases through our affiliate links, we may earn a commission from the retailer at no additional cost to you. The price you pay is the same whether you use our affiliate link or visit the retailer directly.

2.2 Editorial Independence

Our editorial content is independent and objective. Affiliate commissions do not influence our product recommendations, reviews, or comparisons. We strive to provide honest, accurate, and unbiased information to help you make informed purchasing decisions.

2.3 Full Disclosure

For complete details about our affiliate relationships, please review our Affiliate Disclosure page.

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use our Site for lawful purposes to:

• Research tactical gear and equipment
• Read guides, reviews, and comparisons
• Use our interactive tools (gear finder quiz, budget planner, size calculator)
• Access product information and recommendations
• Follow affiliate links to make purchases

3.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Site for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to extract content without permission
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Site
• Transmit viruses, malware, or any malicious code
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users or our staff
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers
• Copy, reproduce, or redistribute our content without permission
• Use our affiliate links to fraudulently earn commissions

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Site
• Security of data transmission

We do not warrant that:

• The Site will meet your specific requirements
• The Site will be available at all times or free from errors
• Defects will be corrected promptly or at all
• Content is current, complete, or accurate
• Third-party links will work correctly or contain accurate information

6.1 No Liability for Third-Party Products

Tactical Gear Center DOES NOT sell, ship, or handle any products. We are an affiliate referral service only. All purchases are made directly through third-party retailers.

We are NOT responsible for:

• Product quality, defects, or performance issues
• Product safety, compliance, or suitability for your needs
• Shipping delays, damaged shipments, or lost packages
• Returns, refunds, or warranty claims
• Customer service issues with retailers
• Pricing errors or inventory availability
• Manufacturer defects or product recalls

6.2 Retailer Policies

All purchases are subject to the retailer's terms, conditions, privacy policy, return policy, and shipping policy. Review these policies carefully before making a purchase.

6.3 Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You access third-party sites at your own risk.

7.1 Maximum Aggregate Liability

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the Site shall not exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid to access the Site (if any), whichever is less.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Tactical Gear Center, its owners, operators, affiliates, partners, and service providers from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorney fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Site or reliance on Site content
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights
• Your use, misuse, or improper installation of any products purchased through affiliate links
• Any false or misleading information you provide
• Any illegal activity you engage in related to the Site

9.1 Our Content

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, guides, articles, and software, is the property of Tactical Gear Center or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws.

9.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, or republish our content without permission
• Use our content for commercial purposes
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices

9.3 Trademarks

Tactical Gear Center and associated logos are trademarks of Tactical Gear Center. All other trademarks, service marks, and logos used on the Site are the property of their respective owners.

If you submit comments, feedback, suggestions, or other content to us ("User Content"), you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content in any media.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the right to submit the User Content
• Your User Content does not violate any laws or third-party rights
• Your User Content does not contain defamatory, obscene, or offensive material

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using the Site, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising from or related to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in the United States, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

13.1 Informal Resolution

If you have a dispute with us, you agree to first contact us at legal@tacticalgearcenter.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

13.2 Binding Arbitration

If we cannot resolve a dispute informally within 60 days, you agree that any dispute shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except for claims that may be brought in small claims court.

13.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis only. You waive the right to participate in class actions, class arbitrations, or representative actions.

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

Material changes will be communicated through a prominent notice on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must discontinue use of the Site.

15.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15.2 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision. No waiver shall be effective unless made in writing.

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Affiliate Disclosure, constitute the entire agreement between you and Tactical Gear Center regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us: