Welcome to Nib & Notch (nibandnotch.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 visiting or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
1. About Nib & Notch
Nib & Notch is an independent publication dedicated to reviews, guides, and commentary on fountain pens, inks, nibs, calligraphy tools, and related stationery. Our content reflects the personal experiences, testing, and opinions of our writers and reviewers, and is intended for general informational purposes only.
2. Acceptable Use
By using this Site, you agree that you will not:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, our servers, or any connected systems or networks.
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Site's content without our prior written consent.
- Scrape, data-mine, or use automated systems to extract content from the Site without permission.
- Post or transmit any material that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, or infringes on the intellectual property or privacy rights of others, including in comments or user-submitted content.
- Introduce viruses, malware, or any other harmful code to the Site.
- Impersonate Nib & Notch, its staff, or any other person or entity in connection with your use of the Site.
We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access to the Site for any user who violates these acceptable use provisions.
3. Reviews, Opinions, and No-Warranty Disclaimer
All product reviews, ratings, comparisons, buying guides, and editorial commentary published on Nib & Notch represent the subjective opinions of our writers based on their own testing, research, and experience at a given point in time. Fountain pens, inks, and calligraphy tools can perform differently depending on individual writing style, paper stock, storage conditions, humidity, maintenance, and manufacturing variance, among other factors.
Accordingly, we make no warranties or guarantees, express or implied, regarding:
- The accuracy, completeness, or currency of any review, rating, or piece of content;
- Whether a specific product will perform for you in the same manner described in our content;
- The suitability of any recommended product for a particular purpose;
- The availability, pricing, or specifications of any third-party product mentioned on the Site, which may change without notice.
All content is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranty of any kind. You should conduct your own research and, where relevant, consult manufacturer information before making a purchasing decision. Your reliance on any information provided on this Site is entirely at your own risk.
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 may also participate in other affiliate or referral programmes from time to time. Where applicable, affiliate links will be identified within the relevant content. Our editorial team maintains full independence in selecting products to review and in forming our opinions, regardless of any commercial relationship with a retailer, brand, or manufacturer.
5. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all text, graphics, logos, images, and other content published on Nib & Notch are the property of Nib & Notch or its licensors and are protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may share links to our content and quote brief excerpts with proper attribution, but you may not republish, redistribute, or commercially exploit our content without prior written permission.
6. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including retailers, manufacturers, and other independent sources, for your convenience and reference. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, accuracy, or practices of any third-party websites. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement unless explicitly stated, and your use of any third-party site is subject to that site's own terms and policies.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Nib & Notch, its owners, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with:
- Your access to, use of, or inability to use the Site;
- Any reliance placed on reviews, ratings, recommendations, or other content published on the Site;
- Any purchase decision made based on information found on the Site, including through affiliate links;
- Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content, or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of using the Site or any content or products referenced within it;
- Any interruption, suspension, or discontinuation of the Site or its services.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
8. No Professional Advice
Content on Nib & Notch is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional, financial, or purchasing advice of any kind. You should exercise your own judgment and, where appropriate, seek independent advice before making significant purchases.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Nib & Notch, its owners, writers, and contributors from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the operation of the Site. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Governing Terms
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Nib & Notch regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the same subject matter. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please reach out to us through the contact information provided on our Site. We're happy to clarify anything related to how Nib & Notch operates, our review process, or our affiliate relationships.