Last updated: July 30, 2025
Alright, let’s talk about the rules. I know, I know. Terms of service pages are usually longer than War and Peace and twice as boring. This one’s different.
Here’s the thing. We’re going to explain our terms like we’re talking to our neighbor Carol over the fence. No lawyer speak, no gotcha clauses, just straight talk about what you can expect from us and what we need from you.
The Basic Deal
When you use our website (theoldme.online), you’re agreeing to these terms. Think of it like agreeing to house rules when you visit someone’s home. Most of it’s common sense, but it helps to have things spelled out.
What We Provide
We run a website that reviews products, explains technology, and tries to make modern life less confusing for people like us. We test stuff, we write about it, and we try to help you make better decisions.
What We Don’t Provide
We’re not doctors, lawyers, financial advisors, or tech support agents. We’re just regular folks sharing what we’ve learned. More on this below.
Using Our Website
You Can:
- Read our articles (that’s kind of the point)
- Share our content with friends and family
- Leave comments (keep them civil)
- Sign up for our newsletter
- Buy products through our affiliate links
- Print articles for personal use
You Can’t:
- Copy our entire articles and post them on your own website
- Use our content to sell competing products
- Spam our comment sections
- Try to hack or break our website
- Pretend to be us on social media
- Use our content for commercial purposes without permission
Think of it this way: if you wouldn’t do it to a friend’s blog, don’t do it to ours.
About Our Product Reviews and Recommendations
Here’s How We Work
When we recommend a product, it’s because we actually tested it. Not just read the specs online or skimmed through marketing materials. We mean physically used it, usually for weeks.
But here’s the important part: what works for us might not work for you.
Our Testing Process
We test products with real people in our target age group. Usually our neighbors, friends, and family members. But everyone’s different. Your arthritis might be worse than Harold’s. Your eyesight might be better than Carol’s. Your patience with technology might be thinner than ours (and trust us, that’s saying something).
No Guarantees
We can’t guarantee you’ll love everything we recommend. We can’t guarantee products won’t break, companies won’t change their policies, or that prices won’t go up after we publish our reviews.
What we can guarantee is that we’re being honest about our experiences.
Affiliate Links and Commissions
How We Make Money
When you click on our product links and buy something, we might earn a commission. This doesn’t cost you extra – it’s how retailers like Amazon pay websites for sending customers their way.
Our Promise About Affiliate Links
We only recommend products we actually use and believe in. The commission doesn’t change our opinion. We’ve turned down affiliate opportunities for products we wouldn’t recommend to our own mothers.
That said, we’re human. Sometimes a product we love gets discontinued. Sometimes companies change their policies. Sometimes what seemed great in testing turns out to have issues we didn’t catch.
Prices and Availability
Prices change faster than we can update articles. What costs $50 today might cost $60 tomorrow. What’s in stock when we write a review might be sold out when you read it. We try to keep things current, but we can’t control retailers.
Disclaimers (The Important Legal Stuff)
Medical and Health Information
Some of our content touches on health-related products like blood pressure monitors or fitness trackers. We are not medical professionals. Nothing on our website should be considered medical advice.
Always consult with your doctor before making health-related decisions. That fitness tracker might be great for motivation, but it’s not a replacement for proper medical care.
Technology and Safety
We test technology products and try to explain how they work. But technology changes fast, and security threats evolve constantly. We can’t guarantee that any device or service is completely secure.
Use common sense. Keep your software updated. Don’t share passwords. And if something feels fishy, trust your instincts.
Financial Information
Sometimes we discuss online banking, digital payments, or money-saving apps. We are not financial advisors. We’re just sharing what’s worked for us.
Your financial situation is unique. What makes sense for us might not make sense for you. When in doubt, talk to a qualified financial professional.
User Comments and Community Guidelines
We Love Hearing From You
Comments make our community stronger. Share your experiences, ask questions, help other readers. That’s what makes this more than just a website – it makes it a community.
Keep It Civil
We’re all adults here. Treat other commenters the way you’d want to be treated. Disagree respectfully. No name-calling, no spam, no trolling.
What We’ll Delete
Comments that are:
- Abusive or harassing
- Spam or obviously promotional
- Off-topic or disruptive
- Potentially harmful (like medical misinformation)
- Illegal or inappropriate
What You’re Responsible For
When you comment, you’re responsible for what you write. Don’t share other people’s personal information. Don’t give medical or financial advice unless you’re qualified to do so.
Copyright and Content Usage
Our Content
The articles, reviews, and other content on our website are our intellectual property. We work hard to create original, helpful content.
What You Can Do
You can share links to our articles. You can quote small portions (a paragraph or two) if you give us credit and link back to the original article. You can print articles for personal use.
What You Can’t Do
You can’t copy entire articles and republish them. You can’t use our content for commercial purposes without permission. You can’t remove our copyright notices.
If you want to use our content for something beyond personal use, just ask. We’re usually pretty reasonable about it.
Your Content
When you leave comments or send us emails, you’re giving us permission to use that content on our website. We might quote your comment in a future article or use your question as inspiration for new content.
Don’t worry – we won’t share your personal information without permission.
Privacy and Data
We have a separate privacy policy that explains how we handle your information. The short version: we collect the minimum necessary to run the website and send you useful content. We don’t sell your data.
Website Availability and Changes
We Try to Keep Things Running
We do our best to keep the website up and running smoothly. But sometimes things break. Servers crash, software updates go wrong, or our internet provider decides to take a nap.
We can’t guarantee the website will be available 24/7. Most of the time it will be, but stuff happens.
We Might Change Things
We’re constantly trying to improve the website. Sometimes that means changing how things look or work. We’ll try to give you a heads up about major changes, but we reserve the right to make improvements without advance notice.
We Might Discontinue Features
If a feature isn’t working well or isn’t popular, we might remove it. We’ll try to give reasonable notice for major changes.
Limitation of Liability
This is the section lawyers insist on including. Here’s the plain English version:
We try our best to provide accurate, helpful information. But we’re human, and humans make mistakes. Products change, companies update their policies, and what worked yesterday might not work today.
We can’t be held responsible for:
- Products that don’t work as expected
- Financial losses from following our advice
- Technical problems with products we recommend
- Changes in pricing or availability
- Any indirect or consequential damages
In simpler terms: Use our information as a starting point, not the final word. Do your own research. Trust your own judgment.
Dispute Resolution
If you have a problem with something on our website, let’s try to work it out like adults. Email us and explain the issue. Nine times out of ten, we can find a solution that works for everyone.
If we can’t resolve things through discussion, any legal disputes will be handled in the courts of [Insert appropriate jurisdiction – likely where the business is incorporated].
Changes to These Terms
Technology changes. Laws change. Our website evolves. Sometimes we need to update these terms to reflect reality.
When we make changes, we’ll update the date at the top of this page. For major changes, we’ll let you know through our newsletter or a prominent notice on the website.
If you keep using the website after we post changes, that means you’re okay with the new terms.
Age Requirements
Our website is designed for adults. We don’t knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you’re under 18, please have a parent or guardian review these terms with you.
International Users
Our website is based in the United States, but we welcome visitors from around the world. If you’re visiting from another country, your use of our website is governed by U.S. law.
Contact Information
Questions about these terms? Concerns about how we operate? Think we explained something poorly?
Email: hello@theoldme.online
Website: theoldme.online
We read these emails personally. No form letters, no automated responses. Just us, trying to help.
Severability
If any part of these terms turns out to be legally invalid, the rest still applies. Think of it like a recipe – if one ingredient goes bad, you don’t throw out the whole dish.
The Bottom Line
Here’s what these terms really boil down to:
- Be respectful when you visit our community
- Use common sense when following our advice
- Don’t steal our content or try to break our website
- Remember we’re human – we make mistakes but we try our best
- Ask questions if something doesn’t make sense
The old me used to scroll past terms of service without reading them. The new me knows it’s important to understand the rules.
These terms aren’t meant to scare you away or trick you into anything. They’re meant to set clear expectations so we can all get along and help each other navigate this modern world.
Thanks for taking the time to read this. Now go forth and explore the website. There’s good stuff waiting for you.
These terms are effective as of July 30, 2025. We may update them from time to time, but we’ll always try to keep them readable by actual humans.
One More Thing
If you made it this far through a terms of service page, you’re definitely our kind of person. Welcome to The Old Me community. We’re glad you’re here.