Legal Disclaimer & Editorial Policy

Effective date: May 2025  ·  Governing law: State of Texas, United States

Summary: mfgselect.com publishes independent editorial opinions about software products. Nothing on this site is a statement of objective fact, a warranty, a professional recommendation, or a guarantee of fitness for any purpose. All content reflects the personal opinions and editorial judgment of the publisher. We are not liable for any decision you make based on anything you read here.

1. Editorial Opinion — Not Statements of Fact

All content published on mfgselect.com — including but not limited to vendor descriptions, editorial summaries, AI-assisted ratings, scores, category assignments, rankings, editor's notes, and any other evaluative commentary — constitutes the personal opinion and editorial judgment of the publisher. Such content is not presented as objective fact, verified data, or independently audited analysis.

Under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, and under well-established doctrines of defamation law including Milkovich v. Lorain Journal Co., 497 U.S. 1 (1990), and its progeny, statements of pure opinion — particularly those published in the context of editorial commentary, criticism, and review — are protected expression and do not constitute actionable defamation. All evaluative content on this site is expressly offered as protected opinion.

Where statements are reasonably susceptible to multiple interpretations, they are intended and should be construed as opinion, not fact. The publisher expressly reserves all protections afforded by applicable opinion privilege, fair comment doctrine, and First Amendment jurisprudence.

2. Commercial Relationships — Full Disclosure

mfgselect.com operates a paid listing program. Software vendors may pay a monthly subscription fee to activate enhanced features on their listing, including a "connect me" contact button and a visual badge indicating featured status. Payment does not influence, alter, or purchase editorial scores, category assignments, blurb content, editor's notes, or rankings beyond the disclosed sort-order priority.

The existence and general nature of this commercial arrangement is disclosed herein and is visible to any reader who reviews this page. The publisher retains complete editorial independence with respect to all qualitative content. Paid subscribers are not entitled to editorial review, favorable scoring, or removal of negative commentary.

This disclosure satisfies applicable requirements under the Federal Trade Commission's Endorsement Guides (16 C.F.R. Part 255) and comparable state law. By using this site, you acknowledge having been informed of this commercial relationship.

3. No Warranty — Accuracy, Completeness, and Currency

The publisher makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability, or availability of any information on this site. Software products change frequently — pricing, features, availability, ownership, support quality, and market positioning may have changed since any given entry was last updated.

The publisher expressly disclaims all implied warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. No information on this site should be relied upon as current, complete, or error-free.

AI-assisted scores and ratings are generated using machine learning tools and reflect automated analysis subject to the inherent limitations of such systems. They do not constitute professional evaluation, independent audit, or certified assessment of any kind.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the publisher, its officers, employees, agents, affiliates, licensors, and successors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages of any kind arising out of or related to your use of this site or any information contained herein, including but not limited to:

losses arising from software procurement decisions; costs of substitute goods or services; lost profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities; damage to business reputation or goodwill; claims by third parties arising from your reliance on this site; or any other commercial or economic loss of any nature whatsoever.

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory asserted (contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise) and regardless of whether the publisher has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, the publisher's liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Your sole and exclusive remedy for dissatisfaction with this site or its content is to stop using the site.

5. Indemnification

By accessing or using mfgselect.com, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the publisher and its officers, agents, employees, partners, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, and fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) that arise from: (a) your use of or reliance on this site; (b) any decision you make based on content published here; (c) your violation of these terms; or (d) your violation of any rights of a third party.

6. No Professional Advice

Nothing on this site constitutes legal, financial, accounting, technology, or procurement professional advice. Content is provided for general informational and editorial purposes only. You should not make any software procurement, implementation, or business decision based solely on information found on this site without conducting your own independent due diligence and, where appropriate, consulting qualified professional advisors.

The publisher is not a licensed attorney, certified accountant, registered investment advisor, or certified IT professional. No publisher-reader relationship giving rise to professional duties of any kind is created by your use of this site.

7. Third-Party Links and Vendor Websites

This site may contain links to third-party websites and vendor properties. The publisher has no control over the content, privacy practices, accuracy, or availability of those sites. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation of the linked site or its operator. The publisher is not responsible for any content, advertising, products, or other materials on or available through third-party sites.

8. Intellectual Property

All editorial content, scoring methodology, organizational taxonomy, design elements, and written commentary on mfgselect.com is the original work of the publisher and is protected by applicable copyright law. Reproduction, redistribution, or commercial use of this content without express written permission is prohibited.

Product names, trademarks, and logos referenced on this site are the property of their respective owners. Their use here is for identification and editorial commentary purposes only and does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by the trademark owners.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These terms and any dispute arising from your use of this site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Texas. By using this site, you irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue in Texas.

Any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of this site must be filed within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arose, or be forever barred, regardless of any statute of limitations to the contrary.

10. Changes to This Disclaimer

The publisher reserves the right to modify this disclaimer at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the site following any modification constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. You are responsible for reviewing this page periodically for changes.

11. Contact

Questions regarding this disclaimer or editorial policy may be directed to:

mfgselect.com
Email: info@mfgselect.com