Terms of Service.
01Acceptance of these Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") form a binding agreement between you ("you," "User") and Nyhilism, Inc., a [TODO: State of Incorporation] corporation ("we," "us," "our," or "Nyhilism"), operator of the website GrabYourDot.com (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, signing up for the newsletter, clicking outbound affiliate links, or otherwise interacting with us, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Site. If you are using the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms, and "you" refers to that organization.
02Modifications to the Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time by posting an updated version on the Site with a revised "Last updated" date. Material changes will be announced via a banner notice at the top of the Site for at least thirty (30) days. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree, your sole remedy is to stop using the Site.
03Eligibility & age
You must be at least 13 years old (or the age of digital consent in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater) to interact with the Site. Newsletter signups and any future account features require users to be at least 16 years old or to have parental consent in accordance with applicable law.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from users below the minimum age. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
04Description of the Service
GrabYourDot is an independent editorial directory of web hosting providers, domain registrars, email-hosting services, and JAMstack / static-site platforms. We publish rankings, reviews, methodology, benchmark data, and pricing information based on our own research and editorial judgment.
We are not a hosting provider, registrar, email service, or marketplace. We do not operate, control, or have any contractual authority over any of the third-party providers listed on the Site, and we are not responsible for their products, services, pricing, policies, support, uptime, or any other aspect of their business.
05Affiliate relationships & commissions
Many outbound links on the Site are affiliate links. When you click one and make a qualifying purchase, we may receive a commission from the third-party provider. You pay nothing extra; the commission is paid by the provider out of their existing customer-acquisition budget. Our full Affiliate Disclosure is available at grabyourdot.com/legal/affiliate-disclosure.
Receiving commissions does not influence our rankings, scores, editorial opinions, or methodology. We do not accept payment for inclusion, placement, or favorable coverage. Our scoring methodology is published publicly on the Site.
06Reviews, scores, and editorial opinions
Reviews, scores, rankings, and opinions published on the Site reflect our editorial judgment at the time of writing, based on the benchmark data and methodology described publicly on the Site. They are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, legal, technical, business, or professional advice.
Provider pricing, features, infrastructure, support quality, and ownership can change without notice — sometimes between when we publish and when you read. Always verify the current offering directly with the provider before purchasing. We are not responsible for losses or damages arising from reliance on outdated information.
07Newsletter & email communications
If you submit your email address to subscribe to our newsletter, you consent to receive periodic email communications from us, including editorial updates, ranking changes, and occasional promotional content. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by emailing privacy@grabyourdot.com.
We do not sell or rent subscriber email addresses. See our Privacy Policy for full details on how we handle newsletter data.
08Acceptable use
You agree NOT to:
- Scrape, mirror, copy, frame, or systematically reproduce Site content without our prior written permission.
- Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, click farms) to interact with the Site, including artificially inflating clicks on affiliate links.
- Attempt to probe, scan, reverse-engineer, decompile, or test the vulnerability of the Site or its underlying systems.
- Bypass, disable, or interfere with any security or rate-limiting features of the Site.
- Submit false, defamatory, harassing, hateful, obscene, infringing, or unlawful content (including via newsletter replies, contact forms, or future user-generated content features).
- Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
- Use the Site in any manner that violates applicable law, including U.S. export controls, sanctions, or anti-fraud laws.
- Resell, sublicense, or commercially exploit any portion of the Site without our written consent.
We reserve the right to terminate access for any user who violates this section, without notice and without refund of any kind.
09Intellectual property — Site content
The Site, including its original written content, design, code, databases, layouts, graphics, logos, brand marks, and arrangement of all of the foregoing, is owned by Nyhilism, Inc. or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual-property laws.
You may quote short excerpts (under 100 words) of Site content for editorial commentary or non-commercial purposes with clear attribution and a link to the original page. Any other use — including republication, summarization for AI training, or commercial aggregation — requires our prior written permission.
10Intellectual property — third-party trademarks
Provider names, logos, trademarks, service marks, and related intellectual property are owned by their respective companies. We use them under nominative fair use solely to identify the providers we cover. No endorsement by or affiliation with those providers is implied except where explicitly stated.
11Third-party services and links
The Site contains links to third-party websites, services, and resources that we do not own or control. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, security practices, pricing, accuracy, or any other aspect of these third-party properties. When you leave the Site by clicking an outbound link, the terms and privacy policies of the destination apply, not ours. Inclusion of a link does not constitute endorsement.
12No professional advice
Nothing published on the Site constitutes professional advice of any kind. Reviews, comparisons, scores, and recommendations are for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice from a qualified professional appropriate to your specific circumstances. You are solely responsible for your purchasing and technical decisions.
13Disclaimers
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, FEATURES, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR UNINTERRUPTED AVAILABILITY.
We do not warrant that (a) the Site will operate uninterrupted, error-free, or secure; (b) any defects will be corrected; (c) information published on the Site is accurate, complete, current, or reliable; or (d) the Site is free of viruses or other harmful components. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties; in those jurisdictions, the foregoing exclusions apply only to the maximum extent permitted by law.
14Limitation of liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL NYHILISM, INC., ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES — INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLES — ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE OR ANY THIRD-PARTY PROVIDER YOU FIND THROUGH IT, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT WE WERE ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (US $100). Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation of liability for certain damages; in those jurisdictions, this limitation applies only to the maximum extent permitted by law.
15Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Nyhilism, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your access to or use of the Site; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights; or (d) any content you submit through the Site.
16Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, and without liability. Sections 9 (Intellectual property), 13 (Disclaimers), 14 (Limitation of liability), 15 (Indemnification), 17 (Governing law), 18 (Dispute resolution), 19 (Class action waiver), and 21 (General) survive termination.
17Governing law and jurisdiction
These Terms and any dispute arising out of or related to them or your use of the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, USA, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply. Subject to the Dispute Resolution section below, you irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in [TODO: County, e.g. Wake County], North Carolina for any litigation arising from or related to these Terms.
18Dispute resolution — informal first, then arbitration
Informal resolution. Before filing any formal claim, you agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute informally by emailing legal@grabyourdot.com with a clear description of the dispute and your requested resolution. We will respond within thirty (30) days. If we are unable to resolve the dispute informally within sixty (60) days of your notice, either party may proceed to formal dispute resolution.
Binding individual arbitration. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site that is not resolved informally shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in [TODO: City], North Carolina, or by video/telephone at your option, and shall be conducted by a single neutral arbitrator. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding, and judgment may be entered on it in any court of competent jurisdiction.
Opt-out. You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to legal@grabyourdot.com within thirty (30) days of the date you first accepted these Terms. Your opt-out must include your name, mailing address, and a clear statement that you decline arbitration.
Exceptions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may bring an individual action in small-claims court for claims within that court's jurisdiction, and either party may pursue injunctive or equitable relief in court to protect intellectual property rights.
19Class action and jury trial waiver
YOU AND NYHILISM, INC. AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than in arbitration, YOU AND NYHILISM, INC. WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL. If this class-action waiver is found unenforceable, then the entirety of the arbitration agreement in Section 18 shall be null and void with respect to such claim.
20California / consumer-protection notices
California users may report complaints to the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs at 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112, Sacramento, CA 95834, or by telephone at (800) 952-5210. Other state-law consumer-protection notices may apply depending on your jurisdiction.
21General provisions
Entire agreement. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, DMCA Policy, Affiliate Disclosure, and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Site and supersede all prior agreements.
Severability. If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
No waiver. Our failure to enforce any right or provision will not be deemed a waiver of that right or provision.
Assignment. You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms freely, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
Force majeure. We are not liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, civil unrest, government action, labor disputes, internet outages, or pandemics.
Notices. Legal notices to us must be sent to legal@grabyourdot.com with copy by certified mail to [TODO: Mailing address], North Carolina, USA. We may give notice to you via the email address you have provided, or by posting on the Site.
22Contact
Nyhilism, Inc.
[TODO: Street address]
[TODO: City], NC [TODO: ZIP]
USA
General: hello@grabyourdot.com
Legal: legal@grabyourdot.com
Privacy: privacy@grabyourdot.com
DMCA: dmca@grabyourdot.com