Terms and conditions

Nature of Our Service

• We aggregate and present publicly available deals and promotional offers.
• We earn commission fees when users purchase through our affiliate links.
• We publish editorial content including product reviews, buying guides, and gear comparisons.
• We may publish user-submitted deals and coupon codes (subject to moderation).
• We do not guarantee the availability, accuracy, or quality of any product or deal listed.

User Accounts (If Applicable)

If GearSteal.com offers registered user accounts, the following conditions apply:

• You must provide accurate, complete, and current registration information.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
• You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.
• You must notify us immediately at legal@gearsteal.com of any unauthorised use of your account.
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
• You may not create more than one account, share your account, or transfer your account to another person.

Affiliate Networks We Participate In

• AWIN — connecting us with major outdoor retailers across the UK, US, and EU.
• Amazon Associates — for Amazon product listings and recommendations.
• ShareASale — for select outdoor and adventure gear brands.
• CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction) — for major retailer partnerships.
• Individual retailer affiliate programmes (e.g. REI Co-op, Backcountry, Moosejaw, Cabela’s).

How Affiliate Tracking Works

When you click an affiliate link, a tracking cookie is placed on your device by the retailer or affiliate network. This cookie records that the referral originated from GearSteal.com. If you complete a purchase within the cookie window (typically 7–30 days depending on the retailer), we receive a commission. We do not have access to your payment details or personal purchase information — only aggregate commission data.

Editorial Independence

Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content. Product reviews, gear guides, and recommendations are based on research, user feedback, and our editorial judgement. We may note affiliate relationships on individual pages where required by law or affiliate programme rules.

Important Limitations

• Prices change frequently. Retail prices fluctuate constantly. A price shown on GearSteal.com may not reflect the current price on the retailer’s website.
• Deals expire. Sale prices, promotional offers, and limited-time deals may expire at any time without notice.
• Coupon codes may not work. Promo codes may expire, reach usage limits, be region-restricted, or be discontinued by the retailer without prior notice to us.
• Stock availability. Products featured as “in stock” or “available” may sell out. We have no real-time inventory data.
• Terms of offers vary. Each deal is subject to the retailer’s own terms and conditions, including exclusions, minimum purchase requirements, and geographic restrictions.

Reporting Expired or Incorrect Deals

We rely on our community to help keep deal information current. If you find an expired deal, broken coupon code, or incorrect price, please report it to us at deals@gearsteal.com or use the “Report this deal” button if available on the relevant page. We aim to update or remove incorrect information within 24 hours of notification.

What You May Do

• Browse and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes.
• Share links to our pages on social media or other websites.
• Quote brief excerpts (no more than 50 words) from our articles with clear attribution and a direct link back to the original page.
• Print single copies of pages for personal, non-commercial reference.

What You May NOT Do Without Written Permission

• Copy, reproduce, republish, or redistribute our articles, reviews, or buying guides in whole or substantial part.
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract deal data, prices, or content from the Site.
• Use our content for commercial purposes, including on other websites, in advertising, or in AI training datasets.
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices.
• Frame or mirror any content from the Site without express written consent.
• Use the GearSteal.com name, logo, or branding without written permission.

Third-Party Content

Some content on GearSteal.com — including product images, brand logos, and product descriptions — may be owned by third-party retailers, manufacturers, or affiliate networks and is used under licence, fair use, or with permission. Such content remains the property of its respective owners. GearSteal.com makes no claim of ownership over third-party content.

Licensing Requests

To request permission to reproduce or licence our content, please contact us at legal@gearsteal.com with a description of the intended use. We review all requests and respond within 10 business days.

Content Standards

All User Content must:

• Be accurate and based on genuine information — do not submit fake, expired, or misleading deals.
• Comply with all applicable laws, including consumer protection and advertising standards.
• Not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights.
• Not contain spam, promotional links to unrelated sites, or offensive material.
• Not impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.

Licence You Grant Us

By submitting User Content, you grant GearSteal.com a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual licence to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and display that content in connection with the operation of the Site and our marketing activities. You retain ownership of your original content.

Moderation

We reserve the right — but are not obligated — to review, edit, approve, reject, or remove any User Content at our sole discretion, at any time, without notice. We are not responsible for User Content submitted by third parties.

Third-Party Responsibility

• We have no control over the content, privacy practices, pricing, or policies of third-party websites.
• Once you leave GearSteal.com, you are subject to the terms and privacy policy of the website you visit.
• Any transaction you make on a third-party site — including purchase, return, warranty, or dispute — is solely between you and that retailer. GearSteal.com is not a party to any such transaction.
• We are not responsible for any loss, damage, or dissatisfaction arising from your interactions with third-party retailers.
• Product availability, shipping terms, return policies, and customer service are entirely at the discretion of the respective retailer.

• Warranty of merchantability — we make no warranty that the Site or its content is of merchantable quality.
• Warranty of fitness for a particular purpose — we make no warranty that the Site will meet your specific requirements or expectations.
• Warranty of accuracy — we do not warrant that deal information, prices, coupon codes, or product descriptions are accurate, complete, current, or error-free.
• Warranty of availability — we do not guarantee that the Site will be available at all times, uninterrupted, or free from technical errors or downtime.
• Warranty of security — while we implement security measures, we cannot guarantee that the Site or data transmitted through it will be completely secure.
• Warranty regarding third parties — we make no representations about the quality, safety, or reliability of products sold by third-party retailers linked from our Site.

Specific Exclusions Include (But Are Not Limited To)

• Loss of money, profits, revenue, or savings due to an expired or inaccurate deal or coupon code.
• Loss of data or damage to your device arising from use of the Site.
• Disappointment, frustration, or dissatisfaction with a product purchased from a retailer via our links.
• Personal injury or property damage caused by a product purchased through the Site.
• Delays, errors, or failures in the performance of the Site due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
• Unauthorised access to or alteration of your information.
• Statements or conduct of any third party on or via the Site.

Maximum Liability Cap

Where liability cannot be excluded by law, our total maximum liability to you for all claims arising from your use of GearSteal.com shall not exceed USD $100 (or the equivalent in your local currency), regardless of the form of the claim (contract, tort, statute, or otherwise).

• Your violation of these Terms & Conditions.
• Your use or misuse of the Site or its content.
• Any User Content you submit, post, or transmit through the Site.
• Your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property rights or privacy rights.
• Any claim that your User Content caused damage to a third party.
• Your violation of any applicable law or regulation.

• We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
• We use Google Analytics 4 to understand site usage (with IP anonymisation).
• We use cookies, including affiliate tracking cookies from AWIN and other networks.
• You have the right to access, correct, or delete your data at any time.
• We comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable data protection laws.

Required Information for DMCA Notice

1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorised agent.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed.
3. Identification of the material on GearSteal.com that is allegedly infringing, with sufficient detail for us to locate it (e.g. URL).
4. Your contact information, including name, address, telephone number, and email address.
5. A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
6. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorised to act on behalf of the owner.

DMCA Contact

• Email: dmca@gearsteal.com
• Subject line: DMCA Takedown Notice
• Response time: We aim to acknowledge all DMCA notices within 2 business days and take appropriate action within 10 business days.

Third-Party Advertising

• We may use third-party advertising networks (such as Google AdSense) to display ads on the Site.
• These advertising partners may use cookies and web beacons to serve targeted advertisements based on your browsing behaviour.
• We do not control the content of third-party ads. If you see an ad that is inappropriate or misleading, please report it to us at ads@gearsteal.com.
• We are not responsible for the products, services, or claims made in third-party advertisements.

Sponsored Content

Occasionally, GearSteal.com may publish sponsored posts, branded content, or paid reviews. All such content is clearly labelled with a disclosure such as “Sponsored”, “Paid Partnership”, or “Advertisement” in accordance with FTC guidelines. Our editorial standards apply equally to sponsored content — we do not publish misleading claims or endorse products we would not genuinely recommend.

Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal legal proceeding, you agree to contact us at legal@gearsteal.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will make reasonable efforts to resolve any dispute within 30 days of receiving your written notice.

Binding Arbitration (If Applicable)

If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, any claim arising from or related to these Terms or your use of GearSteal.com shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Body, e.g. JAMS or AAA], rather than in court, except that either party may bring individual claims in small claims court if they qualify.

You agree that disputes shall be resolved individually and that class actions or class-wide arbitration are not permitted. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration against GearSteal.com.

Jurisdiction

For any disputes not subject to arbitration, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [State/Country]. If you are accessing the Site from outside this jurisdiction, you are responsible for compliance with local laws to the extent applicable.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable under applicable law, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or severed from these Terms if modification is not possible. The remaining provisions of these Terms shall continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms & Conditions, together with the Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Affiliate Disclosure, and Disclaimer published on GearSteal.com, constitute the entire agreement between you and GearSteal.com with respect to your use of the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, agreements, or understandings, whether written or oral, relating to such subject matter.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of that right or provision. No waiver of any breach shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision.

No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms are for the benefit of GearSteal.com and its users only. Nothing in these Terms shall create or be deemed to create any rights in any third party.

• Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
• Post a prominent notice on the homepage or in a site-wide banner.
• Where changes are significant, notify email subscribers at least 14 days before the changes take effect.