Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Side by Side VPN ("the Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

Plain English: By using our site, you agree to these rules. If you don't agree, don't use the site.

2. Description of Service

Side by Side VPN provides information and comparison tools for VPN services and related privacy products. We are an informational resource only—we do not sell VPN services directly.

The information on this Site is provided for general informational purposes. We strive for accuracy but make no guarantees that all information is current, complete, or error-free.

Plain English: We compare VPNs and provide information. We don't sell VPNs ourselves. We try to be accurate but can't guarantee everything is perfect.

3. Affiliate Relationships

Some links on our Site are affiliate links. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the VPN provider at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content, rankings, or recommendations. We include both affiliate and non-affiliate providers in our comparisons.

Plain English: We make money when you click our links and buy stuff. This doesn't affect what we recommend.

4. No Professional Advice

The information on this Site is not legal, technical, or professional advice. VPN usage laws vary by country. You are responsible for understanding and complying with applicable laws in your jurisdiction.

We recommend consulting with qualified professionals for specific legal or technical questions.

Plain English: We're not lawyers or certified security experts. Do your own research for serious decisions.

5. User Conduct

When using our Site, you agree not to:

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site—including text, graphics, logos, and software—is the property of Side by Side VPN or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial use. Any other use requires our written permission.

Plain English: Our content belongs to us. You can read it and print it for yourself, but don't copy it for your own website.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites (including VPN providers). We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of these external sites.

Clicking a link to a third-party site is at your own risk. We encourage you to review their terms and privacy policies.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES ABOUT THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY INFORMATION ON THE SITE.

Plain English: We provide the site as-is. We can't promise it will always work perfectly or that every piece of information is 100% accurate.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SIDE BY SIDE VPN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE.

This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Plain English: If something goes wrong because of information on our site, we're not liable for damages. Use the information at your own risk.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Side by Side VPN and its operators from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

14. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us.