Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to QC Shoes. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.

Use of Site

QC Shoes provides shoe recommendations, reviews, and related content for informational purposes only. By using this site, you acknowledge that:

• The content is for general information and educational purposes
• You use the site at your own risk
• We do not sell products directly; we provide recommendations and links to retailers
• You are responsible for your own purchasing decisions

Affiliate Disclosure and Commission Structure

Important: QC Shoes participates in affiliate marketing programs and earns commissions from qualifying purchases made through links on our site.

This means:

• When you click on certain links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission
• The price you pay is the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the retailer
• Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or recommendations
• We only recommend products we genuinely believe will benefit our readers

These commissions help support our site and allow us to continue providing free content. We are committed to transparency about our affiliate relationships.

Intellectual Property

The content on QC Shoes, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, and software, is the property of QC Shoes or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our website without prior written consent, except for personal, non-commercial use.

Product Information Disclaimer

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date product information, but we cannot guarantee that:

• Product descriptions, specifications, or images are error-free or complete
• Prices displayed are current (prices are set by retailers and may change)
• Products will be available at the time you visit the retailer's site
• Products will meet your specific needs or expectations

All product information is subject to change without notice. We recommend verifying product details, prices, and availability directly with the retailer before making a purchase.

User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the site
• Use automated systems or software to extract data from the site ("scraping")
• Interfere with or disrupt the site or servers or networks connected to the site
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, QC Shoes and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation:

• Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Damages resulting from your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the site
• Damages resulting from any products purchased through affiliate links
• Damages related to any conduct or content of any third party on the site
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data

The site is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

External Links Disclaimer

Our site contains links to third-party websites, including retailers and affiliate partners. These external sites are not under our control, and we are not responsible for:

• The content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites
• Products or services offered by third-party retailers
• Transactions between you and third-party merchants
• Any damages or losses caused by third-party sites or services

Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those websites.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless QC Shoes and its affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the site or your violation of these Terms.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

Modifications to Site

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the site at any time, including the availability of any features, database, or content, without notice or liability.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Your use of the site may also be subject to other local, state, national, or international laws.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: hello@qcshoes.com

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and QC Shoes regarding your use of the site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous written or oral agreements.