Terms of Service
Effective Date: July 17, 2026
Last Updated: July 17, 2026
Website: stacko.net
Welcome to Stacko. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at stacko.net, any associated subdomains, pages, and our newsletters or digital communications (collectively, the "Platform").
By accessing, browsing, or using the Platform in any way — including reading reviews, comparing software tools, clicking on recommended links, or implementing our suggested technology configurations — you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
1. About Stacko
Stacko is an independent editorial platform that provides in-depth reviews, comparisons, and analysis of B2B SaaS products, CRM solutions, automation platforms, AI agents, and related technology solutions. Our mission is to help entrepreneurs, startup founders, and SME decision-makers make informed software and configuration purchasing decisions through transparent, research-backed content.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using any part of the Platform — including but not limited to:
- Reading articles, reviews, or comparison guides on stacko.net
- Clicking on affiliate links or partner referral links to SaaS providers
- Utilizing our recommended technology stacks, tool suggestions, or software configurations
- Subscribing to email communications or newsletters
— you signify your agreement to these Terms. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Stacko ("we," "us," or "our").
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated through a notice on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
3. Affiliate Disclosure
IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Stacko participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission when you click on links to third-party products or services featured on our Platform and subsequently make a purchase or sign up for a service. This commission comes at absolutely no additional cost to you.
3.1 How Affiliate Relationships Work
- We partner with affiliate marketing networks, including but not limited to PartnerStack, Impact, ShareASale, and direct software vendor partnership programs.
- When you click an affiliate link on our website or within our newsletters, a tracking cookie may be placed on your device to attribute any resulting transactions to Stacko.
- We receive a referral fee or commission from the vendor — not from you. Your purchase price remains the same whether or not you use our affiliate link.
3.2 Editorial Independence
- Our reviews, rankings, and recommendations are editorially independent. Affiliate relationships do not influence our scores, ratings, or editorial opinions.
- We do not accept payment from vendors in exchange for higher rankings or more favorable reviews. Our scoring methodology is based on hands-on production testing, feature analysis, and actual pricing math.
- Not every product or service mentioned on the Platform is affiliated. We regularly feature tools and services for which we receive no compensation.
3.3 FTC Compliance
This disclosure is made in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines for digital advertising and endorsements, including:
- 16 CFR Part 255 — Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising
- FTC Endorsement Guides (updated 2023)
- The FTC's .com Disclosures guidelines for online advertising
We are committed to full transparency and ensure that affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed wherever they appear on the Platform, including within articles, comparison pages, and newsletters.
3.4 International Compliance
In addition to FTC requirements, we also comply with:
- UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) guidelines for affiliate content
- EU Unfair Commercial Practices Directive requirements for commercial communications
- Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) guidelines for testimonials and endorsements
4. Intellectual Property Rights
4.1 Ownership
All content on the Platform is the original work of Stacko and its contributors, and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws, including copyright, trademark, and trade secret laws. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Written reviews, analysis articles, and comparison guides
- Custom technology stack recommendations and configurations
- Tutorial methodologies, scoring frameworks, and evaluation criteria
- Proprietary scoring algorithms and comparison matrices
- Original graphics, illustrations, infographics, and data visualizations
- Website design, layout, and user interface elements
4.2 Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Platform content for personal, non-commercial informational purposes, subject to these Terms. You may:
- Read and reference our content for your personal business decision-making
- Share links to our content on social media or professional networks
- Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the original source
4.3 Restrictions
You may not, without our prior written consent:
- Reproduce, distribute, or republish our content in whole or in substantial part
- Create derivative works based on our reviews, scoring methodology, or proprietary frameworks
- Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract content from the Platform
- Use our content to train artificial intelligence models, large language models, or similar machine learning systems
- Remove or alter any copyright notices, trademarks, or attribution statements
- Use our brand name, logo, or likeness to imply endorsement of your products or services
4.4 DMCA Policy
We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that content on our Platform infringes your copyright, please contact us with a written notice that includes:
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
- Identification of the allegedly infringing material and its location on the Platform
- Your contact information, including name, address, email, and telephone number
- A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
Send DMCA notices to: hello@stacko.net
5. Disclaimer of Professional Advice
5.1 Informational Purpose Only
All content on the Platform — including reviews, comparisons, technology recommendations, and tutorials — is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Our content does not constitute:
- Professional legal advice
- Financial or investment advice
- Tax or accounting guidance
- Certified technology consulting services
- Guaranteed business strategy recommendations
5.2 No Guarantees
While our reviews are based on thorough research, real-world testing, and technical expertise, we make no guarantees regarding:
- Specific return on investment (ROI) from adopting any reviewed software
- Software uptime, performance, reliability, or security of third-party products
- Compatibility of recommended tools with your specific business requirements
- Accuracy of pricing information, which is subject to change by vendors at any time
- Continued availability or feature parity of any reviewed product or service
5.3 Professional Consultation
We strongly recommend that you consult with qualified professionals — including legal counsel, financial advisors, and certified technology consultants — before making significant business decisions based on our content. Your specific business circumstances may require specialized expertise that goes beyond the scope of our general educational content.
6. Third-Party Links, Vendors, and Services
6.1 External Links
The Platform contains links to third-party websites, software products, and services ("External Sites") that are owned and operated by independent entities. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes.
6.2 No Endorsement or Responsibility
The inclusion of links to External Sites does not imply endorsement of those sites, their content, their business practices, or their privacy policies. We are not responsible for:
- The content, accuracy, or opinions expressed on External Sites
- The billing practices, pricing changes, or subscription terms of third-party vendors
- Software performance, bugs, data loss, security breaches, or downtime experienced on External Sites
- The privacy practices or data collection policies of External Sites
- Customer service or support provided by third-party vendors
- Any transactions, disputes, or contractual obligations between you and third-party vendors
6.3 Vendor Relationships
When we route traffic to third-party SaaS vendors through our Platform:
- Your contractual relationship is directly with the vendor, not with Stacko
- Any disputes regarding billing, refunds, service quality, or data privacy must be resolved directly with the vendor
- We do not act as an agent, representative, or intermediary for any vendor
- We do not have access to your account information, payment details, or personal data submitted to vendors through our links
6.4 Due Diligence
We encourage you to independently verify all claims, features, and pricing before committing to any software purchase. Always:
- Read the vendor's own Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
- Request a demo or free trial when available
- Confirm current pricing directly with the vendor
- Research independent user reviews beyond our Platform
7. User Conduct
By using the Platform, you agree to:
- Use the Platform only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws
- Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Platform, its servers, or connected systems
- Not interfere with or disrupt the Platform's infrastructure or other users' experience
- Not use the Platform to transmit malware, spam, or harmful code
- Not impersonate Stacko, its staff, or any other person or entity
- Not use the Platform in any manner that could disable, overburden, or impair its functionality
8. Limitation of Liability
8.1 Disclaimer of Warranties
THE PLATFORM AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ACCURACY.
8.2 Limitation
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, STACKO, ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Any loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
- Any damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Platform
- Any damages arising from your reliance on information provided on the Platform
- Any damages arising from your interactions with or purchases from third-party vendors accessed through the Platform
WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
8.3 Cap on Liability
In no event shall our total aggregate liability to you exceed the greater of (a) one hundred US dollars ($100.00) or (b) the total amount you have paid to Stacko in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Stacko, its owners, operators, employees, agents, licensors, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:
- Your use of the Platform or any content therein
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
- Your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any third party
- Any business decisions you make based on information obtained from the Platform
- Any disputes between you and third-party vendors accessed through the Platform
10. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
11.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
11.2 Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within thirty (30) days, either party may pursue resolution through the state or federal courts located in New York, New York.
11.3 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
12. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update, modify, or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. When we make material changes:
- The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised
- We may post a notice on the Platform's homepage for a reasonable period
- For significant changes, we may send an email notification to registered users
It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
13. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Platform at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will cease immediately.
All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to intellectual property provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.
14. Miscellaneous
14.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Platform, constitute the entire agreement between you and Stacko regarding the use of the Platform.
14.2 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be considered a waiver of that right or provision.
14.3 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.
14.4 Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes outside our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, war, terrorism, civil unrest, government actions, or failures of third-party services.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
- Email: hello@stacko.net
- Contact Page: stacko.net/contact
By continuing to use Stacko, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.