Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Updated: 8/26/2025

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using macinfo.us, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

Description of Service

macinfo.us provides:

• VPN Reviews and Comparisons: Independent testing and reviews of VPN services for Mac users
• Privacy Guides: Educational content about Mac privacy settings and security practices
• Testing Tools: IP checking, DNS leak testing, and privacy verification tools
• Streaming Guides: Information about accessing geo-restricted content

User Responsibilities

Acceptable Use

You agree to use macinfo.us only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms. You must not:

• Use our tools or services to engage in illegal activities
• Attempt to circumvent any security measures or access restrictions
• Interfere with or disrupt our services or servers
• Use automated tools to scrape or download content without permission
• Misrepresent your identity or provide false information
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

Rate Limiting

Our IP checking and testing tools have rate limits to ensure fair access for all users. Excessive use may result in temporary restrictions on your access to these tools.

Content and Information

Accuracy of Information

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about VPN services and privacy tools. However:

• VPN service features, pricing, and policies may change without notice
• Our reviews reflect conditions at the time of testing
• We provide "last verified" dates to help you assess information freshness
• You should verify current information directly with VPN providers

Educational Purpose

Our content is provided for educational and informational purposes. While we provide guidance on privacy and security practices, you are responsible for:

• Evaluating the appropriateness of any recommendations for your specific needs
• Understanding the legal implications of privacy tools in your jurisdiction
• Complying with all applicable laws and regulations

Third-Party Services and Links

VPN Providers and Affiliate Links

Our website contains links to VPN providers and other third-party services:

• We may receive commissions from affiliate links (clearly marked as such)
• Third-party services have their own terms of service and privacy policies
• We are not responsible for the practices or content of third-party websites
• Links do not constitute endorsement of all aspects of a service

External Tools and APIs

Our testing tools use third-party APIs for IP geolocation and other data. These services have their own terms of use, which you agree to abide by when using our tools.

Intellectual Property

Our Content

The content on macinfo.us, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these terms.

Restrictions

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
• Remove or obscure any copyright or proprietary notices
• Create derivative works based on our content

Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Availability

We provide macinfo.us on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not guarantee:

• Continuous or uninterrupted access to our services
• Error-free operation of our tools and website
• That our services will meet your specific requirements
• The accuracy or completeness of third-party data

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, macinfo.us and its operators shall not be liable for any:

• Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages resulting from your use of third-party services
• Issues arising from the use of VPN services we review

Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Our data collection and use practices are described in ourPrivacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of macinfo.us after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes through:

• Prominent notices on our website
• Updated "Last Modified" date on this page

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to macinfo.us at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these terms or is harmful to our service or other users.

Governing Law and Disputes

Jurisdiction

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of macinfo.us will be subject to the jurisdiction of the appropriate courts.

Dispute Resolution

Before pursuing formal legal action, we encourage users to contact us directly to resolve disputes informally. Many issues can be resolved through open communication.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• General Questions: support@macinfo.us
• Legal Matters: legal@macinfo.us

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining terms will remain in full force and effect.