Terms of Use

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Stateside Money

Terms of Use

The rules for using Stateside Money. Last updated October 21, 2026.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Stateside Money (the “Site”), you agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Educational Purpose

The Site provides general information and educational tools about personal finance, credit, loans, investing and travel. Nothing on the Site is financial, investment, legal, tax or other professional advice. See our Disclaimer.

3. Permitted Use

You may use the Site for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:

  • Copy, scrape or republish our content at scale without written permission.
  • Interfere with the Site’s operation or security, or attempt unauthorized access.
  • Use automated tools to generate ad impressions or clicks.
  • Use the Site for any unlawful, misleading or harmful purpose.

4. Intellectual Property

The text, design, logos, graphics and tools on the Site are owned by or licensed to Stateside Money and are protected by copyright and other laws. You may share short excerpts with clear credit and a link back to the original page. Any other use requires our written permission.

5. Calculators and Tools

Our calculators and quizzes produce estimates based on the information you enter and on simplifying assumptions. Results are not offers, quotes or guarantees. Actual terms, rates and payments depend on your lender, provider and circumstances.

6. Third-Party Content, Links and Ads

The Site may contain links to third-party websites and may display advertising. We do not control or endorse third-party content, products or services, and we are not responsible for transactions or dealings you have with them.

7. Communications You Send Us

If you send us comments, feedback or suggestions, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use them to operate and improve the Site, without obligation to you.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose or uninterrupted availability. Information may become outdated.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Stateside Money and its owners, contributors and partners are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages, or for any loss arising from your use of, or reliance on, the Site or its tools.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Stateside Money from claims, damages and expenses arising from your misuse of the Site or your violation of these Terms.

11. Changes and Termination

We may modify the Site or these Terms at any time. Updated Terms take effect when posted, and continued use means you accept them. We may restrict access to anyone who violates these Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of [YOUR STATE], without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute will be handled in the state or federal courts located in that state.

13. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms? Email us at [YOUR EMAIL].

Last updated: October 21, 2026

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