Last updated: July 16, 2026

Welcome to ACWatchdog. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the website at acwatchdog.com (the "Site"), operated by ACWatchdog ("we," "us," or "our"). By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

About the Site

ACWatchdog publishes independent reviews, comparisons, guides, and commentary about air conditioners and related cooling products, including content that examines and debunks products we consider misleading or ineffective. The Site also provides tools, such as the AC Finder, that offer general sizing and product suggestions. Everything on the Site is provided for general information and educational purposes.

Our reviews and verdicts are our opinion

This is important, so we want to be clear about it. Our reviews, ratings, scores, rankings, comparisons, and "debunked" assessments are statements of our honest opinion and editorial judgment, based on the information available to us at the time we publish them. They are not statements of objective fact.

Where we describe a product as ineffective, overhyped, poor value, misleading, or a scam, or where we criticize a product or the claims made about it, we are expressing our opinion and commentary based on our own assessment. Reasonable people may disagree with our conclusions. Product designs, specifications, performance, pricing, and availability change over time, and information we relied on may be incomplete, out of date, or simply mistaken. We may revise or remove any content at any time.

Nothing on the Site is a guarantee, promise, or warranty about any product, brand, retailer, or company. You should treat our content as one input among many and do your own research before making any decision.

Not professional advice

The AC Finder, any BTU or sizing figures, and any buying suggestions are automated estimates and general guidance only. They are not professional heating, cooling, electrical, or installation advice, and they are not a substitute for consulting a qualified HVAC professional about your specific situation. Do not rely on them as your only source of information. Always verify sizing, suitability, and installation requirements with a professional and with the product's own documentation before you buy or install anything. We are not responsible for purchasing or installation decisions you make.

Affiliate links and third-party retailers

Some links on the Site are affiliate links, and we may earn a commission when you buy through them, at no additional cost to you. Our affiliate relationships do not affect our opinions or recommendations.

We are not the seller of any product featured on the Site. We do not sell, ship, or fulfill products, and we are not responsible for the products, prices, availability, descriptions, warranties, returns, or conduct of any third-party retailer or manufacturer. Prices and availability shown on the Site may be inaccurate or out of date; the retailer's own listing at the time of purchase governs.

Links to other websites

The Site links to third-party websites, including retailers and manufacturers. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, products, or practices of those sites. Following a link is at your own risk, and the third party's own terms and policies will apply.

No warranties

The Site and all of its content and tools are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by law. We do not warrant that the Site or its content will be accurate, complete, current, reliable, or available without interruption or error.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ACWatchdog will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site, your reliance on any content or tool, or any purchase you make from a third party after using the Site. Your use of the Site is at your own risk.

Intellectual property

The content on the Site, including text, reviews, guides, and the arrangement and design of the Site, is owned by us or used with permission, and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, scrape, or redistribute our content for commercial purposes without our permission. Product names, logos, images, and trademarks that appear on the Site belong to their respective owners and are used for identification and commentary.

Acceptable use

You agree not to misuse the Site. This includes not attempting to disrupt or damage the Site, not using automated means to scrape or harvest its content at scale, and not using the Site for any unlawful purpose.

Changes to the Site and these Terms

We may change, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time, and we may update these Terms from time to time. When we update them, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of the Site after a change takes effect means you accept the updated Terms.

Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada that apply there, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute relating to the Site or these Terms will be subject to the courts located in Ontario, Canada.

Contact us

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at legal@acwatchdog.com.