Welcome to Primer & Pin (primerandpin.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, 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 of the Site. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:
- Attempting to gain unauthorised access to our servers, databases, or any connected systems.
- Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or any other malicious code.
- Scraping, harvesting, or reproducing our content for commercial redistribution without prior written permission.
- Posting comments or content that are defamatory, obscene, harassing, or otherwise unlawful.
- Impersonating any person or entity, or misrepresenting your affiliation with any person or entity.
- Using automated tools (bots, crawlers, scrapers) to access the Site in a manner that sends more requests than a human could reasonably produce.
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.
2. Reviews, Opinions, and No-Warranty Disclaimer
Primer & Pin publishes reviews, ratings, tutorials, and opinions relating to miniature painting products, hobby tools, paints, brushes, wargaming rules, and related gear. All such content reflects the personal views, experiences, and testing methods of our writers at the time of publication.
We make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy, but we make no warranties or representations, express or implied, regarding the completeness, reliability, or suitability of any review, rating, or piece of advice for your particular purposes. Product performance can vary based on individual technique, materials, batch variation, and personal preference. You should use your own judgement and, where appropriate, seek additional sources before making a purchasing decision.
The Site and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranty of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
3. Affiliate Relationships and Disclosure
Primer & Pin participates in affiliate marketing programmes designed to provide a means for us to earn revenue by linking to third-party retailers.
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.
Our reviews and recommendations are based on independent testing and honest assessment. Where a product link is an affiliate link, we aim to disclose this clearly within the relevant content. Prices, availability, and product details on third-party retailer sites are outside our control and may change without notice; please verify details on the retailer's site before purchasing.
4. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on the Site, including text, images, logos, graphics, and layout, is the property of Primer & Pin or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark 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 consent.
5. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Primer & Pin, its owners, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages arising out of or in connection with your access to, use of, or inability to use the Site, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
This includes, without limitation, any losses or damages resulting from purchasing decisions made in reliance on reviews, ratings, or recommendations published on the Site, or from products purchased through affiliate links. Your use of the Site and any reliance on its content is entirely at your own risk.
6. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including retailers, manufacturers, and other hobby-related resources. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of these third-party sites. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement, and you access such sites at your own risk.
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Primer & Pin and its owners, contributors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.
8. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the operation of the Site. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please get in touch via the contact details provided on our Contact page. We aim to respond to all reasonable queries in a timely manner.
Last updated: 2024.