Terms

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of scopeandsafe.com (the “Site”), operated by Scope & Safe (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By using the Site you agree to these Terms. If you don’t agree, please don’t use the Site.

What This Site Is

Scope & Safe is an independent editorial site. We publish product reviews, buying guides, and how-to articles covering firearm optics (red dot sights, holographic sights, pistol optics) and secure firearm storage (gun safes, biometric safes, vehicle storage).

We do not sell products directly. When you click an outbound product link you leave the Site and complete any transaction under the merchant’s own terms, pricing, shipping, and warranty — not ours.

Editorial Independence and Affiliate Disclosure

We participate in third-party affiliate and retail-partner programs. If you buy a product after clicking one of our outbound links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This relationship is disclosed on every article that contains affiliate links, in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255 (“Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”).

Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial opinions or ranking:

  • We test and review products based on their own merits, not commission rate
  • We call out weaknesses of affiliated products when they exist
  • We recommend non-affiliated products (or no product at all) when that’s the honest answer
  • Any free sample, loaner, or paid placement is disclosed in the article itself
  • We do not accept paid product placements that would override our recommendations

Use of the Site

You may access and read the Site for personal, non-commercial use. You agree not to:

  • Use automated tools (scrapers, crawlers) at rates that degrade service, beyond what robots.txt permits
  • Attempt to bypass security, authentication, or rate-limiting measures
  • Reproduce substantial portions of our articles without written permission (brief excerpts with attribution and a link back are fine under fair use)
  • Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights

Intellectual Property

All original content on the Site — articles, photography, data, layouts, branding — is owned by Scope & Safe or licensed to us, and is protected by US and international copyright law. Third-party brand names, product names, and logos that appear in reviews belong to their respective owners and are used for identification and editorial commentary only.

You may:

  • Link to our articles
  • Share links on social media
  • Quote short excerpts (one or two sentences) with attribution and a link to the original

You may not:

  • Republish our articles in whole or in substantial part
  • Use our photographs or layouts without permission
  • Use our trademarks or branding to imply endorsement or partnership

No Professional Advice

Articles on this Site are for informational purposes only and are not:

  • Legal advice (firearm laws vary by state and change often — consult a licensed attorney)
  • Safety advice (always follow manufacturer instructions and your range’s rules)
  • Financial or purchasing advice
  • A substitute for hands-on training

You are responsible for compliance with all federal, state, and local laws in your jurisdiction, including those governing firearm ownership, storage, transport, and optic modification.

Product Information Accuracy

We make reasonable efforts to keep pricing, availability, specifications, and fire/safety ratings accurate as of the article’s publication or last update. However:

  • Manufacturers change specs, pricing, and availability without notice
  • We do not control merchant sites or their checkout
  • We are not responsible for inaccuracies introduced downstream of our publication

Check the merchant’s product page for the definitive current details before buying.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Scope & Safe, its owners, contributors, and service providers are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — including lost profits, data loss, or reputational harm — arising from your use of the Site or your purchase decisions based on Site content, even if we’ve been advised of the possibility of such damages.

The Site contains links to third-party websites (merchants, manufacturers, regulators, testing bodies). We are not responsible for their content, practices, or privacy policies. Following an outbound link is at your own risk.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. The “Last updated” date reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after a change constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States of America, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute will be resolved in a court of competent jurisdiction in the US.

Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email info@scopeandsafe.com.