Terms of Service

Last updated: 2026-10-14. These terms govern your use of Free Instead Of.

1. Agreement

By accessing https://freeinsteadof.com, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the site.

2. What the site is

Free Instead Of publishes independent editorial guides comparing free and paid alternatives to popular creative software (photo, design, video, CAD, and related tools). We are not a reseller, broker, or agent for any software vendor. Purchases and support are between you and the vendor directly.

3. No warranty on content

Prices, features, platforms, and test notes are collected from public sources and our own limited tests, then published on a best-effort basis. Software and pricing change often. Always verify against the vendor's official site before buying or migrating.

The site is provided on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind.

4. Affiliate relationships

Some outbound links may be affiliate links — we may earn a commission if you sign up or purchase after clicking. See our Affiliate Disclosure. Commission status does not change our editorial conclusions.

5. Advertising

The site may display third-party ads (for example Google AdSense) once configured. Ad slots may appear as empty placeholders until a publisher account is approved.

6. Intellectual property

Editorial text and site layout belong to the site operator. Product names and logos belong to their respective owners and are used for identification.

7. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Free Instead Of is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the site or reliance on published comparisons. Aggregate liability is capped at USD $100.

8. Changes

We may update these terms. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above.

9. Contact

Questions: hello@freeinsteadof.com.