Terms of Use

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Welcome to PoolRated. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of our website, content, reviews, comparisons, tools, and related services.

By using PoolRated, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the website.

Our Content

PoolRated publishes product research, reviews, comparisons, buying guides, scoring summaries, and informational content for pool owners and shoppers. Our content is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not professional, legal, financial, electrical, plumbing, installation, maintenance, safety, or engineering advice.

Pool equipment can involve water, electricity, chemicals, pressure, plumbing, and local code requirements. Always read manufacturer instructions, confirm compatibility with your pool type and equipment, and consult a qualified professional when installation, wiring, gas, pressure systems, or safety concerns are involved.

Product availability, pricing, specifications, warranties, merchant policies, and customer reviews may change without notice. Always confirm important details directly with the seller, manufacturer, installer, or service provider before making a purchase decision.

Editorial Independence

We aim to provide clear, useful, and independent pool product information. Our scoring and recommendations are based on factors such as pool size fit, surface compatibility, debris patterns, cleaning performance, energy use, ease of maintenance, buyer feedback, durability signals, value, and category-specific considerations.

Affiliate relationships may generate compensation when visitors click links or make qualifying purchases, but compensation does not determine whether a product is included, how it is described, or how it is scored.

Affiliate Links

Some outbound links are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, PoolRated earns from qualifying purchases. We may also participate in other affiliate programs. Affiliate commissions help support the operation of the website at no additional cost to you.

More information is available in our Affiliate Disclosure.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the website for unlawful, deceptive, harmful, or abusive activity.
• Interfere with site security, availability, or performance.
• Attempt to scrape, copy, reproduce, or republish substantial portions of the website without permission.
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when contacting us.
• Use automated systems in a way that burdens or disrupts the website.

Intellectual Property

The PoolRated name, design, layout, text, scoring structure, and original content are owned by PoolRated or used with permission. You may view the website for personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or republish our content without prior written permission, except as allowed by applicable law.

Product names, brand names, images, and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Their appearance on PoolRated does not imply endorsement unless clearly stated.

Third-Party Websites

PoolRated links to third-party websites, including merchants, manufacturers, affiliate networks, and informational sources. We are not responsible for the content, policies, prices, availability, shipping, returns, warranties, installation guidance, safety instructions, or practices of third-party websites.

No Warranties

PoolRated is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, complete, accurate, secure, or current. We may update, remove, or change content at any time.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, PoolRated and its operators are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or lost-profit damages arising from your use of the website, reliance on content, purchase decisions, installation decisions, pool maintenance decisions, or interactions with third-party websites.

Indemnification

You agree to defend and hold PoolRated harmless from claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising from your misuse of the website, violation of these terms, or violation of applicable law.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised date. Continued use of the website after changes means you accept the updated terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms can be sent to contact@poolrated.com.