Terms of Service

Welcome to Upright Nook (uprightnook.com). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, articles, reviews, guides, and any other content or services we provide (collectively, the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.

1. Who We Are

Upright Nook is an independent ergonomics and posture review publication. We test, research, and write about chairs, standing desks, monitor arms, posture correctors, cushions, and related products to help readers make informed decisions about their workspace and physical wellbeing.

2. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe upon or restrict anyone else's use and enjoyment of it. When using the Site, you agree not to:

• Copy, scrape, republish, or redistribute our content without prior written permission, except for brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the original source.
• Use any automated system, bot, or script to extract data from the Site in a manner that places an unreasonable load on our infrastructure.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site, its servers, or any connected systems.
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other harmful code.
• Post spam, misleading comments, or content that is defamatory, obscene, harassing, or otherwise unlawful in any comment sections or interactive features we may offer.
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with us.
• Use the Site to promote or sell competing products or services without our consent.

We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access for any user who violates these acceptable use guidelines, at our sole discretion and without prior notice.

3. Editorial Content, Reviews, and Opinions — No Warranty

The reviews, comparisons, buying guides, rankings, and recommendations published on Upright Nook reflect the personal opinions, testing experiences, and research of our writers and contributors at the time of publication. Ergonomics is subjective: what works well for one body, workspace, or budget may not work well for another.

We make reasonable efforts to ensure our content is accurate, well-researched, and up to date, but we provide all content on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of accuracy, completeness, or reliability of product information, specifications, or pricing.
• Warranties that any product reviewed will meet your particular ergonomic, medical, or comfort needs.
• Warranties that our recommendations constitute medical, health, or professional advice.

Nothing on this Site should be treated as a substitute for advice from a qualified physician, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, or ergonomics professional. If you have back pain, chronic discomfort, a pre-existing condition, or any health concern related to posture or your workspace setup, please consult an appropriate healthcare professional before making purchasing decisions based on our content.

Product specifications, prices, availability, and features change frequently and are controlled by third-party manufacturers and retailers, not by us. Always verify current details directly with the seller before purchasing.

4. Affiliate Relationship Disclosure

This site participates in the AliExpress affiliate programme. We earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial ratings or recommendations.

We disclose affiliate links clearly where they appear, typically through on-page notices or context within the article. Our commercial relationships never determine which products we choose to review, how we score them, or whether we recommend them. Our editorial team maintains independence from our advertising and affiliate partnerships.

5. Intellectual Property

All original content on the Site, including text, images, graphics, logos, comparison charts, and layout, is owned by or licensed to Upright Nook and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may share links to our articles and quote short excerpts with attribution, but you may not reproduce substantial portions of our content elsewhere without our prior written consent.

6. Third-Party Links and Content

The Site contains links to third-party websites, including retailers, manufacturers, and affiliate partners such as AliExpress. We do not control these external sites and are not responsible for their content, policies, availability, or the products and services they offer. Visiting linked sites is at your own risk, and you should review their own terms and privacy policies before making a purchase or providing personal information.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Upright Nook, its owners, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Site or any content, product, or service referenced on it. This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, data, goodwill, personal injury, or purchasing decisions made in reliance on our reviews or recommendations.

You acknowledge that any purchase you make based on information found on this Site is made at your own discretion and risk. We are not a party to any transaction between you and a third-party retailer, and we bear no responsibility for order fulfilment, product quality, shipping, returns, warranty claims, or customer service issues arising from such transactions.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you. In such cases, our liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Upright Nook and its contributors from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

9. Governing Terms and Updates

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Upright Nook regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements. We may update, amend, or revise these Terms at any time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the services we offer. When we make material changes, we will update the "last updated" reference on this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. If you do not agree with any updated Terms, your only recourse is to discontinue use of the Site.

10. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable from the remaining provisions, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please reach out to us through the contact page on uprightnook.com. We're happy to clarify anything related to our editorial practices, affiliate disclosures, or acceptable use policies.