Terms of Service
Welcome to Paired (pairedcigars.com), a cigar recommendation engine operated by Second Mouse, LLC ("Paired," "we," "us"). By using Paired you agree to these Terms of Service.
1. Age requirement
If you are under 21, you may not use Paired. We use a one-time acknowledgement when you first visit; this is not a substitute for the legal age verification performed by the retailer when you actually buy.
2. What Paired is (and isn't)
Paired is a recommendation engine. We help you discover cigars based on what you tell us about your preferences. We do not sell cigars. When you click a "Buy" link, you leave Paired and enter the website of an independent licensed retailer. Any purchase is a transaction between you and that retailer; Paired is not a party to it.
3. Recommendations are opinions
Recommendations on Paired reflect our editorial judgment and the output of a software model. They are opinions, not professional advice, and your experience with any given cigar may differ. Cigars are a subjective product; your taste is the final word.
4. Affiliate disclosure
We participate in affiliate programs operated by cigar retailers and affiliate networks. The merchant pays us a percentage of qualifying sales that originate from our links. This is the primary way Paired is funded. The price you pay is the same whether you click through Paired or visit the retailer directly.
5. Health and tobacco notice
Cigars contain nicotine and tobacco, which are addictive. Using tobacco products can cause serious health problems including cancer, heart disease, and lung disease. Paired does not encourage anyone to start using tobacco products. If you do not currently use cigars, do not start because of our content.
6. Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- Use Paired if you are under 21.
- Attempt to access or interfere with backend systems, databases, or APIs except through the public interfaces provided.
- Scrape or republish substantial portions of Paired's recommendations or content without our written permission.
- Use Paired in a way that violates any applicable law, including tobacco laws in your jurisdiction.
7. Intellectual property
The Paired name, the AskArthur recommendation engine, the design of this site, and the recommendation logic are the property of Second Mouse, LLC. Cigar names, brand names, and product imagery are the property of their respective owners and used to identify products.
8. No warranties
Paired is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that recommendations will match your taste, that retailer pricing or availability shown is accurate, or that the service will be uninterrupted or error-free. Always verify pricing, age restrictions, and product details on the retailer's site before purchasing.
9. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Second Mouse, LLC will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of Paired. Our total liability for any direct claim is limited to one hundred U.S. dollars ($100).
10. Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. Material changes will be noted at the top of this page along with a new "Last updated" date. Continued use of Paired after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.
11. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute will be brought in the state or federal courts located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, and you consent to that jurisdiction.
12. Contact
Second Mouse, LLC
Easton, Pennsylvania, USA
Email: [email protected]
Version 1.0 · Pending legal review. These Terms of Service are a starting template appropriate for a small affiliate site. They have not been reviewed by an attorney. Before scaling traffic significantly or before any meaningful liability exposure, have these reviewed by counsel familiar with affiliate marketing, tobacco-adjacent media, and your state's consumer-protection law.