Terms of Service
Last updated: January 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using HostDuel ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.
2. Description of Service
HostDuel provides web hosting comparison information, reviews, and recommendations. Our data is compiled through extensive research and is provided for informational purposes only.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, data, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of HostDuel and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Our hosting comparison data, including pricing information, feature comparisons, ratings, and proprietary analysis, represents significant investment in research and compilation. This data is protected under database rights and copyright law.
4. Prohibited Activities
You agree NOT to:
- Scrape, crawl, or automatically collect any data from our website using bots, spiders, scrapers, or any automated means without our express written permission
- Copy, reproduce, or redistribute our comparison data, pricing information, or any substantial portion of our content
- Use our data for commercial purposes including but not limited to creating competing services, reselling data, or training AI/ML models
- Circumvent or attempt to circumvent any security measures, rate limiting, or access controls we have in place
- Access our website in a manner that exceeds reasonable request volumes or that could damage, disable, or impair our servers
- Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
5. Data Usage and Attribution
Limited quoting of our data (e.g., mentioning a single hosting provider's rating or price) is permitted for editorial purposes with proper attribution to HostDuel and a link to our website.
Systematic extraction or reproduction of our data is strictly prohibited without a licensing agreement.
6. Enforcement
We actively monitor for unauthorized use of our content. Violations of these terms may result in:
- Immediate termination of access to our Service
- Legal action including but not limited to claims for copyright infringement, misappropriation, and breach of contract
- DMCA takedown notices for infringing content
- Recovery of damages, legal fees, and costs
7. Affiliate Disclosure
HostDuel may earn commissions from hosting providers when you sign up through our links. This does not affect our ratings or recommendations, which are based on objective criteria.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. While we strive for accuracy, hosting providers may change their pricing and features at any time. Always verify current information directly with the provider before making purchasing decisions.
9. Limitation of Liability
HostDuel shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service.
10. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
11. Contact
For questions about these Terms of Service or to request a data licensing agreement, please contact us at legal@hostduel.com.