Terms of Service

Last updated: February 12, 2026

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Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using HostingSift, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. In these Terms, "we", "our", and "us" refer to HostingSift. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you must discontinue use of the service immediately.

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Description of Service

HostingSift is a web hosting comparison platform that helps users research, compare, and choose hosting providers. We provide:

Hosting comparisons, reviews & ratings
Filtering and search tools
Educational content and guides
Personalized hosting recommendations
User-submitted reviews
Hosting recommendation quiz
HostingSift is an informational and comparison service. We are not a hosting provider and do not sell hosting services directly. All purchases are made through the respective hosting providers.
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User Accounts

Account Creation

You may create an account to access features like submitting reviews and saving comparisons. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and all activity under your account.

Restrictions

Must be at least 18 years old
One account per person
No automated account creation
Accurate information required

Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent activity. You may delete your account at any time through your account settings.

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User-Generated Content

Reviews & Ratings

By submitting a review or rating, you agree that:

  • Your review is based on genuine, first-hand experience
  • You have not been compensated by a third party
  • It does not contain false, misleading, or defamatory information
  • You grant HostingSift a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display and distribute it

Content Removal

We may moderate, edit, or remove reviews at our discretion. If you believe content infringes your rights, email [email protected] — we will respond within 14 business days.

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Intellectual Property

The HostingSift name, logo, website design, and all original content are our intellectual property. You may not:

Copy or distribute our content
Use our trademarks or branding
Reverse engineer our service
Create derivative works
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Prohibited Activities

Violate applicable laws
Impersonate others
Gain unauthorized access
Scrape data without permission
Interfere with the service
Upload malicious code
Send spam through our platform
Manipulate reviews or metrics
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Third-Party Links & Services

HostingSift contains links to third-party websites (hosting providers, payment processors, etc.). We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party services. Your interactions with hosting providers are governed by their own terms and policies.

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Disclaimer of Warranties

The service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of hosting provider information. Data may not reflect real-time changes. Always verify pricing and features directly with the provider before purchasing.

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Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, HostingSift shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from: use or inability to use the service, unauthorized account access, or inaccurate hosting information.

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the past 12 months, if any.

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Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HostingSift and its owners, operators, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

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Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on the website at least 30 days before taking effect. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

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Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Bulgaria. Disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Sofia, Bulgaria.

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Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, it shall be limited to the minimum extent necessary. The remaining provisions remain in full force.

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Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email [email protected]