Terms of Service

Last Updated: November 25, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Appliance Decoder (“the Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”) and our Safety & Liability Disclaimer. If you disagree with any part of the terms, you may not access the Service.

2. Nature of the Service

Appliance Decoder operates as a data-driven technical information platform. The Service publishes content generated through data acquisition and analysis by a trained database expert. The content is not provided by or vetted by licensed repair professionals, electricians, or plumbers.

3. User Obligations and Safety

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes. You understand and agree that:

  • You assume all risks associated with the application of any information found on this Service, including the risk of electrical shock, fire, water damage, and property damage.
  • Before attempting any repair, you must take necessary safety precautions, including disconnecting power, water, and gas supplies.
  • The publisher of this Service assumes no responsibility for actions taken by you or any third party based on the information provided herein.

4. Intellectual Property (IP)

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality (including all repair guides, error code logic, text, graphics, and structure) are and will remain the exclusive property of Appliance Decoder and its licensors. Content is protected by copyright and other laws of the country where the site is hosted.

5. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Disclosure

The Service may contain links to third-party web sites or services, such as affiliate partners (e.g., for recommending repair parts). Appliance Decoder has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party web sites or services.

We expressly disclaim all liability for any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such web sites or services.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

Your use of the Service is at your sole risk. The Service is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that the results obtained from the use of the Service will be accurate or reliable.

7. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the owner of Appliance Decoder be liable for any indirect, punitive, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of the Service. Because the service is provided to you at no charge, you agree that the maximum liability of Appliance Decoder shall be limited to the amount you paid, if any, for the Service.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of any changes by posting the new Terms of Service on this page. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.