Welcome to PitPedal ("PitPedal," "we," "us," or "our"), accessible at pitpedal.com. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, reviews, buying guides, and related content (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. About PitPedal
PitPedal publishes independent reviews, comparisons, buying guides, and news covering sim racing cockpits, flight sim setups, pedals, wheels, seats, and related peripherals and accessories. Our content reflects the opinions of our writers and editorial team based on hands-on testing, manufacturer specifications, community feedback, and publicly available information where direct testing was not possible.
2. Acceptable Use
By using the 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, its servers, or any connected systems or networks.
- Scrape, data-mine, or republish our content in bulk without prior written permission.
- Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious code.
- Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
- Post or transmit spam, unsolicited advertising, or any content that is defamatory, obscene, harassing, or otherwise objectionable.
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site or the servers or networks used to make the Site available.
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. Editorial Content, Reviews & Opinions Disclaimer
All reviews, ratings, rankings, comparisons, and recommendations published on PitPedal represent the subjective opinions of our authors at the time of publication. While we strive for accuracy, thoroughness, and honesty in our testing and research, we make no warranties or guarantees – express or implied – regarding the completeness, reliability, accuracy, or suitability of any content on the Site for your particular purpose.
Product specifications, pricing, availability, and features are subject to change by manufacturers and retailers without notice, and may not be reflected immediately in our content. We encourage readers to verify critical details directly with manufacturers or retailers before making a purchasing decision.
Your use of any information found on this Site, including product recommendations, setup guides, and compatibility notes, is entirely at your own risk. PitPedal is not responsible for any purchasing decisions, equipment damage, injury, or dissatisfaction resulting from reliance on content published on the Site.
4. Affiliate Relationship Disclosure
PitPedal participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions on purchases made through links on our Site at no additional cost to you.
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. This site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial ratings or recommendations.
We may also participate in affiliate programs with other retailers and manufacturers in the sim racing and flight simulation industry. Regardless of any affiliate relationship, our editorial team maintains full independence in testing methodology, scoring criteria, and the opinions expressed in our content. Products are never ranked or recommended based on commission potential.
5. No Warranty Disclaimer
The Site and all content, materials, and services provided herein are offered on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, timely, or error-free.
We do not warrant that any product reviewed or recommended on the Site will meet your specific requirements, perform as described by the manufacturer, or be free from defects. Any reliance you place on information found on the Site is strictly at your own discretion and risk.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, PitPedal, its owners, operators, employees, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages – including but not limited to loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses – arising out of or in connection with:
- Your access to, use of, or inability to use the Site;
- Any content, review, recommendation, or opinion published on the Site;
- Any products purchased or services obtained through links found on the Site;
- Any conduct or content of any third party on or related to the Site;
- Unauthorized access to, use of, or alteration of your transmissions or data.
In no event shall our total aggregate liability to you for all claims arising from your use of the Site exceed one hundred US dollars (USD $100).
7. Third-Party Links & Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, retailers, manufacturers, and services that are not owned or controlled by PitPedal. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, accuracy, or practices of any third-party sites or services. Accessing linked third-party sites is done entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and policies of those third parties.
8. Intellectual Property
All original content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and layout, is the property of PitPedal unless otherwise noted, and is 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, distribute, or republish substantial portions of our content without prior written permission.
9. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable in the jurisdiction in which PitPedal operates, 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 competent courts in that jurisdiction.
10. Updates to These Terms
We may revise and update these Terms from time to time at our sole discretion to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or Site functionality. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. 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.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, please reach out to us through the contact information provided on our Site. We're happy to clarify any part of these Terms or address concerns about our content, affiliate disclosures, or site policies.