Welcome to Cleaver Casing (cleavercasing.com). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, articles, reviews, guides, and any other content or services we provide (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. Who We Are
Cleaver Casing is an independent publication focused on home butchery equipment, meat processing tools, and related product reviews, buying guides, and educational content. We are not a retailer, manufacturer, distributor, or food safety authority. Content on this Site is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only.
2. Acceptable Use
By using this Site, you agree that you will not:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Site.
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, republish, scrape, or exploit any content from the Site for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.
- Introduce viruses, malware, trojans, or other harmful code, or engage in any activity that disrupts, damages, or impairs the operation of the Site.
- Use automated systems, bots, or scripts to extract data from the Site without express permission.
- Post, submit, or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, harassing, or otherwise objectionable through any comment or interactive feature we may offer.
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization while using the Site.
We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access to the Site for any user who violates these Terms, at our sole discretion and without prior notice.
3. Reviews, Opinions, and No-Warranty Disclaimer
The reviews, ratings, comparisons, guides, and opinions published on Cleaver Casing reflect the subjective views of our writers and testers at the time of publication. They are based on available product information, hands-on testing where possible, manufacturer specifications, and independent research. However:
- We make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, currency, or suitability of any content on this Site.
- Product specifications, pricing, availability, and features change frequently and without notice. Information published on this Site may become outdated and should always be independently verified with the manufacturer or retailer before purchase.
- Our reviews and recommendations do not constitute professional advice regarding food safety, health, hygiene, appliance safety, or electrical/mechanical engineering. Always follow manufacturer instructions and applicable safety regulations when operating any meat processing or butchery equipment.
- We do not guarantee that any product reviewed or recommended on this Site will meet your individual needs, expectations, or intended use.
- All content is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
4. 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.
Affiliate links may be identified throughout our content, but not every outbound link is necessarily an affiliate link. Our editorial team maintains full independence in selecting which products to review and how to rate them. Commission arrangements never determine the content, tone, or conclusions of our reviews.
5. Third-Party Links and Content
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, marketplaces, manufacturers, or services that are not owned or controlled by Cleaver Casing. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, accuracy, or practices of any third-party sites. Accessing linked sites is done entirely at your own risk, and we encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
6. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all text, graphics, logos, images, and other content published on Cleaver Casing are the property of Cleaver Casing or its content contributors and are protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may share links to our content and quote brief excerpts with proper attribution, but you may not reproduce, republish, or distribute substantial portions of our content without our prior written permission.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Cleaver Casing, its owners, operators, 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 use of, or inability to use, the Site, including but not limited to:
- Any purchasing decisions made based on content published on the Site.
- Any loss of data, revenue, profits, or goodwill.
- Any injury, property damage, or equipment malfunction resulting from the use of products reviewed, recommended, or discussed on the Site.
- Any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or outdated information contained in our content.
- Any interruption, delay, or unavailability of the Site.
This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory asserted, whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Cleaver Casing and its owners, operators, and contributors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.
9. Governing Terms and Updates
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Cleaver Casing regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements. We reserve the right to revise, update, or modify these Terms at any time, at our sole discretion, without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date where applicable. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed of any updates.
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
If you have any questions about these Terms, please reach out to us through the contact information provided elsewhere on this Site.