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The rules for using this site, what our content is and isn't, and the limits of our liability.

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Last updated: 17 August 2026. By accessing webuythehype.com you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

1. What this site is

WeBuyTheHype publishes editorial research about consumer products. We are a research desk, not a testing laboratory. We do not own or physically test the products we write about. Our articles are compiled from manufacturer specifications, published independent testing, and verified owner reviews, and each article states its sources.

Scores and rankings are editorial opinions, not measurements, and reasonable people may disagree with them.

2. No warranty on information

We take care to be accurate, but content is provided "as is" and without warranty of any kind. Specifications change, firmware updates alter behaviour, models are revised, and prices move constantly. Prices, availability and specifications shown here were accurate when published and will drift. Always verify current details with the retailer or manufacturer before purchasing.

We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

3. Not professional advice

Nothing on this site is medical, legal, financial or other professional advice. This applies particularly to our health and nutrition coverage: those articles discuss consumer apps and subscription programmes, not treatment. They are not a diagnosis, not a treatment plan, and not a substitute for a qualified professional. Consult your doctor before beginning any weight-loss or fitness programme.

4. Affiliate relationships

We earn affiliate commission on qualifying purchases made through links on this site, including as an Amazon Associate. This is disclosed at the top of every page that carries such a link and in the footer of every page. Commission does not influence rankings, scores or coverage decisions. We accept no payment for placement of any kind. See our ethics policy.

5. Your purchases are with the retailer

We do not sell anything. Any purchase you make is a contract between you and the retailer or manufacturer, governed by their terms. We are not a party to it and have no involvement in pricing, payment, shipping, warranty, returns or customer service. Any dispute about a product or an order must be taken up with the seller.

6. Intellectual property

The editorial text, page design and code on this site are our copyright. You may quote short extracts with clear attribution and a link. You may not republish articles in whole or substantial part, or use our content to train commercial models, without written permission.

Product images are the property of the respective manufacturers and retailers and appear here for identification and editorial purposes. Editorial photography is licensed from Unsplash and Pexels. Product names and trademarks belong to their owners; their use here is nominative and does not imply endorsement of us by them, or of them by us.

7. Acceptable use

Do not attempt to interfere with the site's operation or security, scrape it at a volume that degrades service for others, or use it for anything unlawful.

8. Third-party links

We link to external sites we do not control. We are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or practices, and a link is not an endorsement of everything on the destination.

9. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages arising from your use of this site or reliance on its content, including any purchasing decision you make. Nothing in these terms limits liability that cannot lawfully be limited.

10. Changes and contact

We may update these terms; the date above will change when we do. Continued use after an update constitutes acceptance. Questions go to legal@webuythehype.com.

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