Terms of Service

Last updated: February 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using The Sifted, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the service.

2. User Accounts

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the security of your account
  • All activity that occurs under your account
  • Providing accurate information

3. User Content

By submitting ratings and reviews, you grant The Sifted a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display your content on the platform. You retain ownership of your content.

You agree not to:

  • Post spam, misleading, or fraudulent reviews
  • Harass or abuse other users
  • Attempt to manipulate product scores
  • Post content that violates any laws

4. Scores and Reviews

The Sifted editorial scores are opinions based on aggregated review data and editorial judgment. They should not be taken as definitive product assessments. Community scores reflect the average of user ratings and are not endorsed by The Sifted.

5. AI-Generated Content

Product summaries on The Sifted are generated using artificial intelligence and may be edited by our editorial team. AI-generated content is labeled as such. While we strive for accuracy, AI summaries may contain errors or omissions.

6. Affiliate Disclosure

The Sifted participates in affiliate programs. Product pages contain links to retailers, and we earn commissions on qualifying purchases. This does not affect our editorial scores or reviews. See our full FTC disclosure on each product page.

7. Moderation

We reserve the right to remove user content that violates these terms, and to suspend or terminate accounts that engage in abuse or manipulation.

8. Disclaimer

The Sifted is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of product information, scores, or reviews.

9. DMCA

If you believe content on The Sifted infringes your copyright, contact us at dmca@thesifted.com with the relevant details.

10. Contact

For questions about these terms, contact us at legal@thesifted.com.