Terms of Service
Last updated: March 3, 2026
Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using MahjongCompare ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.
Description of Service
MahjongCompare is a product comparison and recommendation website for mahjong sets and accessories. We provide information, comparisons, and links to retailers where you can purchase products. We do not sell products directly.
Our service includes:
- Product comparisons and recommendations
- Educational content about mahjong styles, history, and strategy
- Directories of mahjong teachers, clubs, venues, organizations, and events
- Interactive tools including quizzes, comparison builders, and hand builders
- A newsletter with mahjong news and recommendations
- Links to third-party retailers (affiliate links)
Affiliate Relationships
MahjongCompare participates in affiliate programs. When you click on links to retailers and make purchases, we may earn commissions. This does not affect the price you pay. For complete details, please see our Affiliate Disclosure.
Directory Listings
Our Site includes directories for mahjong teachers, clubs, and venues. If you submit or claim a listing, you agree to the following:
- You represent that the information you provide is accurate and that you are authorized to manage the listing
- Listing information you submit (name, location, services, photos, contact details) will be displayed publicly on your profile page
- We may edit, remove, or decline to publish any listing at our discretion
- You retain ownership of photos and content you submit, but grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, and distribute that content on the Site and in promotional materials
- You may request removal of your listing at any time by contacting us
- Claiming a listing requires email verification. Edit access is provided via time-limited secure links
User-Submitted Content
When you submit content to the Site (including but not limited to directory listings, photos, bios, and descriptions), you agree that:
- You own the content or have the right to submit it
- The content does not infringe on any third party's intellectual property or privacy rights
- The content is not misleading, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
- We may remove content that violates these terms without notice
Use of the Site
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site
- Use the Site to transmit malware or other harmful code
- Scrape, copy, or republish our content without permission
- Interfere with the proper functioning of the Site
- Use automated systems to access the Site without our permission
Intellectual Property
All content on MahjongCompare, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of MahjongCompare or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit our content without written permission.
Product Information
We strive to provide accurate product information, but we cannot guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free. Product availability, prices, and specifications may change without notice.
Always verify product details with the retailer before making a purchase. We are not responsible for any discrepancies between our information and actual products.
Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to third-party websites and retailers. We are not responsible for the content, products, services, or practices of these third parties. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.
Purchases made through third-party retailers are transactions between you and that retailer. We are not a party to these transactions and have no liability for them.
Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that any defects will be corrected.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MAHJONGCOMPARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR ANY PRODUCTS PURCHASED THROUGH LINKS ON THE SITE.
Our total liability for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, in the twelve months preceding the claim.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless MahjongCompare and its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.
Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years of age to use this Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years old. If you are under 18, you may only use the Site with the involvement of a parent or guardian.
Term and Termination
These Terms remain in effect while you use the Site. We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in Wake County, North Carolina. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue.
You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.
General Provisions
Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Affiliate Disclosure, constitute the entire agreement between you and MahjongCompare regarding your use of the Site.
Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
Non-Assignment. You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights under these Terms without restriction.
Force Majeure. We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of government, internet outages, or third-party service failures.
Waiver. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of that right or provision.
Contact Us
MahjongCompare is operated by SAP Thumbprint Holdings, LLC.
Mailing Address:
SAP Thumbprint Holdings, LLC
5540 Centerview Drive, Ste 204 PMB 40923
Raleigh, NC 27606
Email: hello@mahjongcompare.com
Related Policies
- Privacy Policy — How we handle your information
- Affiliate Disclosure — How we earn money through affiliate links