Terms of Use

Effective Date: 1/09/2026

Rated (“Rated,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is operated by Buyer IQ LLC, a Texas limited liability company with its principal place of business in Texas, United States. These Terms govern access to and use of https://rated.xyz and related services (the “Service”). By using the Service, you agree to these Terms.

1. Nature of the Service

Rated provides product comparisons, rankings, and informational content based on proprietary methodologies. Rated is not a retailer, does not sell, ship, or fulfill products, does not process payments, does not provide warranties, and does not guarantee product performance. All purchases occur directly with third-party retailers.

2. Affiliate Relationships and FTC Disclosure

Rated participates in affiliate programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. We may earn commissions when users click affiliate links and make qualifying purchases.

• You will not pay more by using our links.
• Compensation supports the operation of the Site.
• Compensation does not alter scoring methodology.
• Sponsored placements are clearly identified.
• We do not claim endorsement by Amazon or any retailer.
• Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
• Pricing and availability are determined by retailers and may change.
• Affiliate disclosures appear near affiliate links in accordance with FTC guidelines.

3. Informational Purposes Only

All content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. Users are responsible for their purchasing decisions.

4. Methodology Transparency

Rankings are generated using a combination of:

• Technical specifications
• Publicly available information
• Market data
• Consumer feedback signals
• Structured analytical models

Inclusion does not imply endorsement.

5. Third-Party Retailers

We are not responsible for:

• Product defects
• Retailer policies
• Pricing errors
• Shipping delays
• Returns
• Warranties
• Customer service

All transactions are solely between users and retailers.

6. Accuracy of Information

We strive for accuracy but do not guarantee completeness, timeliness, or error-free content. Information may change without notice.

7. Intellectual Property

All content is owned by Buyer IQ LLC and protected by U.S. law. You may not:

• Republish rankings commercially
• Scrape data
• Reverse engineer scoring systems
• Use third-party trademarks without permission

8. User Conduct

Users may not:

• Violate laws
• Interfere with site operations
• Use bots or scraping tools
• Attempt unauthorized access

We may suspend or terminate access for violations.

9. User Submissions

Users grant Buyer IQ LLC a perpetual, worldwide license to use submitted content.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” ALL WARRANTIES ARE DISCLAIMED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

11. Limitation of Liability

Buyer IQ LLC shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages. Total liability shall not exceed $100 USD.

12. Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify Buyer IQ LLC for claims arising from:

• Use of the Service
• Violations of these Terms
• Retailer disputes

13. Privacy

Use of the Service is governed by our Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

14. Modifications to Service

We may modify or discontinue portions of the Service without notice.

15. Modifications to Terms

Terms may be revised at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by Texas law.

17. Binding Arbitration and Class Action Waiver

All disputes shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act. Arbitration shall take place in Texas. Users waive jury trial rights and class or representative actions. If arbitration is unenforceable, venue lies exclusively in Texas courts.

18. Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between users and Buyer IQ LLC.

20. Contact

Buyer IQ LLC
5900 Balcones Dr., Ste. 100
Austin, TX 78731
contact@buyeriq.ai