Legal Agreement

Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of WearablesHQ.net. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by them. Please read carefully before using the site.

Effective: March 3, 2026 Last updated: March 2026 United States Law Binding Arbitration Class Action Waiver
By Using This Website, You Accept These Terms

Your access to and use of WearablesHQ.net constitutes your agreement to these Terms and Conditions in full. If you do not agree, you must immediately discontinue use of this website. These Terms include a binding arbitration clause and a class action waiver — see Section 16 for details.

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Acceptance of Terms

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”, “Agreement”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User”, “you”, “your”) and WearablesHQ, the operator of WearablesHQ.net (“Site”, “we”, “us”, “our”).

By accessing, browsing, or using any part of this website, you confirm that:

You are at least 18 years of age, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction if higher;
You have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety;
You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement;
Your use of this Site complies with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.
If you do not agree to any part of these Terms, you are not authorised to use this website and must immediately cease all access and use.
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About the Site

WearablesHQ.net is an independent digital publication operated in the United States. The Site provides fitness and recovery wearable technology reviews, buying guides, comparison articles, educational content about biometric data, and affiliate product recommendations.

The Site operates as an affiliate content website and earns revenue through participation in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and other affiliate programs, as well as through advertising via Google AdSense and similar platforms. These commercial relationships are disclosed in full in our Affiliate Disclosure.

WearablesHQ is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of the wearable device manufacturers, brands, or retailers reviewed or mentioned on this Site, including but not limited to Garmin, Apple, Oura, WHOOP, Samsung, Fitbit, or Amazon, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

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Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise indicated, all content published on WearablesHQ.net — including text, articles, reviews, buying guides, comparison tables, data compilations, graphics, photographs, logos, icons, the overall design and layout of the Site, and all other materials — is the exclusive intellectual property of WearablesHQ and is protected under applicable US and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

© 2026 WearablesHQ
All rights reserved.
Permitted Use
View and read content for your own personal, non-commercial information
Download or print individual pages for personal reference only
Share links to pages on WearablesHQ.net on social media or other websites
Brief quotations (under 50 words) with clear attribution and a link to the original
Academic or non-commercial research use with full attribution
Prohibited Use
Reproduce, republish, or redistribute content for commercial purposes without written permission
Copy, scrape, or extract content to train AI or machine learning models
Sell, sublicense, or exploit any content from this Site
Remove or alter copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
Use our brand name, logo, or marks in a way that implies affiliation or endorsement
Mirror or frame this website or any page on another domain

Third-party trademarks: Product names, brand names, and logos referenced on this Site — including Garmin, Apple, Oura, WHOOP, Samsung, Fitbit, and Amazon — are the property of their respective owners. Their mention does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by WearablesHQ.

To request a licence to use our content, contact: contact@wearableshq.net.

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Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use WearablesHQ.net only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use of the Site. The following are expressly prohibited:

Prohibited Activity Description
Automated scraping Using bots, crawlers, scrapers, spiders, or any automated tool to extract content, data, or pricing information from this Site without express written permission — including for AI/ML training datasets, aggregation services, or competing publications.
Ad fraud Clicking on advertisements (including Google AdSense ads) on this Site artificially, repeatedly, or through automated means — whether to deplete competitor advertising budgets, generate fraudulent revenue, or any other purpose. Ad fraud causes direct financial harm and constitutes a violation of Google’s Terms of Service and applicable law.
Affiliate link manipulation Clicking on affiliate links (including Amazon Associates links) through automated means, click farms, or any mechanism intended to generate fraudulent commissions, deplete advertising budgets, or otherwise manipulate affiliate tracking systems.
Cookie stuffing Placing affiliate tracking cookies without user consent, or engaging in any practice designed to attribute commissions to a party without a genuine referral transaction.
DDoS and technical attacks Conducting denial-of-service attacks, attempting to breach the Site’s security systems, introducing malware, or otherwise interfering with the technical infrastructure of the Site or its hosting provider.
Impersonation Impersonating WearablesHQ, its staff, or creating confusion with the WearablesHQ brand in communications, social media, or other public contexts.
Unlawful data collection Attempting to collect personal information of other Site visitors without their consent, or using the Site to facilitate phishing, spam, or unsolicited commercial communications.
Content farming / mirror sites Systematically copying Site content to create competing publications, mirror sites, or aggregator platforms — whether for human or AI consumption — without a licence.
Violation of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in immediate termination of your access to the Site, pursuit of civil remedies including damages and injunctive relief, and referral to law enforcement or regulatory authorities where applicable.
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Informational Content Disclaimer

All content published on WearablesHQ.net — including but not limited to product reviews, comparison articles, buying guides, educational resources about HRV, sleep science, recovery metrics, and training data — is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.

Content on this Site does not constitute:

Medical, clinical, or health advice of any kind
Legal or regulatory advice
Financial or investment advice
Professional technical or security advice
A warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for purpose of any product reviewed

Consumer wearable devices — including smartwatches, smart rings, sleep trackers, and recovery bands — are not FDA-cleared medical devices unless specifically noted. Biometric data generated by such devices (including HRV, SpO2, sleep staging, and ECG readings) are estimates and should not be used for medical diagnosis or to make clinical health decisions without consulting a qualified healthcare professional.

WearablesHQ makes every reasonable effort to ensure that product information is accurate at time of publication, but prices, specifications, feature availability, and firmware capabilities may change without notice. Always verify current information with the relevant manufacturer or retailer before making a purchase decision.

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Affiliate Links Policy
WearablesHQ.net is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

This Site contains affiliate links to third-party retailers and product listings. When you click an affiliate link and complete a qualifying purchase, we may receive a commission from the retailer — at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links are used to help fund the operation of this Site, including device testing, content production, and hosting costs.

Affiliate commissions do not influence our editorial rankings or review scores. Products are evaluated on merit, not profitability.
Affiliate links on this Site are marked with rel="nofollow sponsored" HTML attributes in accordance with Google’s Webmaster Guidelines.
Prices displayed are indicative and subject to change. Always verify the current price on the retailer’s website before purchasing.
Full disclosure of our affiliate relationships is available in our Affiliate Disclosure.
You are never required to use our affiliate links. You may purchase any product we recommend directly from the retailer without generating a commission.
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Advertising — Google AdSense

WearablesHQ.net may display advertisements provided by Google AdSense (operated by Google LLC). By using this Site, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

Google AdSense uses cookies and tracking technologies to serve personalised advertisements based on your browsing history and interests. See our Privacy Policy for full details on how advertising cookies work.
Advertisements displayed on this Site are selected and served by Google, not by WearablesHQ. We do not control the content of individual ads. The presence of an advertisement does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of the advertised product, service, or company.
You must not click on advertisements displayed on this Site repeatedly, artificially, or through automated means. Such activity constitutes ad fraud, violates Google’s Terms of Service, and may expose you to legal liability.
You may opt out of personalised advertising at any time by visiting Google’s Ad Settings or by adjusting your cookie preferences via our consent tool.
WearablesHQ is not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or content of any advertisement displayed on this Site, nor for any transactions you enter into with advertisers.
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Third-Party Links

This Site contains hyperlinks to external websites operated by third parties, including product pages on Amazon.com, manufacturer websites, research publications, and other resources. These links are provided solely for your convenience and informational purposes.

WearablesHQ has no control over and accepts no responsibility for the content, availability, accuracy, privacy practices, or security of any external website.
The inclusion of a link to an external website does not constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation unless expressly stated.
External websites have their own independent terms of use and privacy policies. We encourage you to review those before submitting any personal information.
WearablesHQ shall not be liable for any loss or damage you incur as a result of visiting, relying on, or transacting with any third-party website.
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User Submissions

If you submit any content to WearablesHQ.net — including via our contact form, email correspondence, comment sections, or any other channel — you grant WearablesHQ a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual licence to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and distribute that content in connection with the operation of the Site.

By submitting content, you represent and warrant that:

You own or have the necessary rights to the content you submit;
The submission does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or applicable laws;
The submission does not contain false, defamatory, harassing, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material;
The submission does not include personal information of third parties without their consent.

WearablesHQ reserves the right to edit, moderate, reject, or remove any user submission at our sole discretion without notice or liability.

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Disclaimer of Warranties
Important: This section limits our legal obligations to you. Read it carefully.
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Limitation of Liability
Important: This section limits the amount we may owe you and the types of claims you may make. Read it carefully before using this Site.
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Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless WearablesHQ and the WearablesHQ Parties (as defined in Section 11) from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses — including reasonable attorneys’ fees and legal costs — arising out of or related to:

Your access to or use of the Site;
Your violation of any provision of these Terms;
Your violation of any applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights;
Any content you submit to the Site (including contact form submissions, comments, or email correspondence);
Your fraudulent, negligent, or wilful misconduct in connection with your use of the Site.

WearablesHQ reserves the right to assume the exclusive defence and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to cooperate fully with our defence of such claim. You may not settle any claim that imposes any obligation, restriction, or liability on WearablesHQ without our prior written consent.

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Privacy Policy

Your use of WearablesHQ.net is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. The Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal information relating to visitors to this Site, including our obligations under the GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and COPPA.

By using this Site, you acknowledge and agree to the data collection and processing practices described in our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to the Privacy Policy, you must not use this Site.

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Changes to These Terms

WearablesHQ reserves the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms at any time, at our sole discretion, without prior individual notice. Changes are effective immediately upon publication of the revised Terms on this page.

The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will be revised whenever material changes are made.
For significant changes that materially alter your rights or obligations, we may provide additional notice — such as a website banner or email to newsletter subscribers.
Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitute your acceptance of the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.
If you do not agree to revised Terms, your sole remedy is to discontinue use of the Site.
These Terms are always accessible at /terms-and-conditions/.
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Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or in connection with them or your use of the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [YOUR STATE], United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law rules or provisions.

Subject to the binding arbitration agreement in Section 16, any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms that is not subject to arbitration shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts of [YOUR STATE AND COUNTY], and you irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

If you are accessing this Site from outside the United States, you are responsible for compliance with local laws. Nothing in these Terms shall limit our right to seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent actual or threatened infringement of our intellectual property rights.

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Binding Arbitration & Class Action Waiver
Please read this section carefully. It contains a binding arbitration clause and a class action waiver that affect your legal rights. If you do not agree, do not use this Site.
16A. Agreement to Arbitrate
16B. Arbitration Procedure
Arbitration shall be conducted by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules then in effect, or such other arbitration body as mutually agreed in writing.
Arbitration shall take place in [YOUR COUNTY AND STATE], unless the parties mutually agree to conduct the arbitration virtually.
The arbitrator shall have the authority to award any remedy that would be available in a court of law, subject to the limitations set forth in these Terms (including Section 11).
Each party shall bear its own costs in the arbitration, except as otherwise provided by the applicable arbitration rules. Filing fees shall be paid in accordance with the AAA Consumer Arbitration Rules.
The arbitrator’s award shall be final and binding, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.
16C. Class Action Waiver
16D. Exceptions to Arbitration

The following claims are excluded from the arbitration agreement and may be pursued in court:

Claims for injunctive or other equitable relief to prevent actual or threatened infringement of intellectual property rights;
Claims that may be brought in small claims court, where the amount in controversy falls within the small claims threshold of the relevant jurisdiction;
Claims arising from consumer protection statutes where mandatory arbitration is prohibited by applicable law.
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General Provisions
Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Affiliate Disclosure, and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and WearablesHQ with respect to your use of the Site, superseding all prior agreements, communications, and representations.
Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.
No Waiver: WearablesHQ’s failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. A waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorised representative to be effective.
Assignment: WearablesHQ may assign these Terms or any rights hereunder without restriction. You may not assign any rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent.
Force Majeure: WearablesHQ shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, server outages, cyberattacks, pandemics, or acts of government.
No Agency: Nothing in these Terms creates any agency, partnership, joint venture, employment, or franchise relationship between you and WearablesHQ.
Headings: Section headings in these Terms are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of any provision.
Language: These Terms are drafted in English. In the event of any conflict between an English-language version and a translated version, the English version shall prevail.
Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, wish to request a content licence, or need to report a terms violation, please contact us:

Please include “Terms of Service Inquiry” in your subject line. We aim to respond within 5 business days.

Key Points

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Info Only

Content is for educational use. Not medical, legal, or financial advice.

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Affiliate Disclosed

Affiliate links earn us commissions. Disclosed openly. Never affects our scores.

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No Scraping

Automated scraping, ad fraud, and affiliate manipulation are strictly prohibited.

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Arbitration

Disputes resolved by binding arbitration. Class actions waived. See Section 16.

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