Terms & Conditions

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to CCleaner Central. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our website.

2. Definitions

3. Use of Website

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use our website for lawful purposes only. Permitted uses include:

• ✅ Reading and learning about CCleaner software
• ✅ Accessing links to official CCleaner resources
• ✅ Reading reviews, tutorials, and safety information
• ✅ Contacting us with questions or feedback
• ✅ Sharing our content with proper attribution

3.2 Prohibited Use

You must NOT use our website to:

• ❌ Violate any laws or regulations
• ❌ Infringe on intellectual property rights
• ❌ Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• ❌ Attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage the website
• ❌ Scrape, harvest, or collect data without permission
• ❌ Impersonate us or falsely claim affiliation with CCleaner
• ❌ Distribute unauthorized copies of our content
• ❌ Use automated bots or scripts to access the website
• ❌ Post spam, offensive, or inappropriate content

3.3 Account and Registration

Our website currently does NOT require user registration or accounts. If we implement user accounts in the future, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Our Content

All original content on CCleaner Central, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, design, and layout, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 Third-Party Trademarks

"CCleaner", "Piriform", and "Avast" are trademarks of their respective owners. We are NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by these companies. Our use of these trademarks is for informational and editorial purposes only under fair use doctrine.

All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. Use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement.

5. Disclaimers and Warranties

5.1 Information Accuracy

5.2 No Professional Advice

Our content is for informational purposes only and does NOT constitute:

• ❌ Professional technical support or IT consulting
• ❌ Legal, financial, or business advice
• ❌ Guaranteed solutions to computer problems
• ❌ Endorsement of specific products or services

You should consult with qualified professionals for specific advice related to your situation.

5.3 Software Use at Your Own Risk

5.4 No Warranty

OUR WEBSITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Virus-free or secure operation

6. External Links and Third-Party Websites

6.1 Links to Official CCleaner

Our website contains links to the official CCleaner website (ccleaner.com) and other third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience.

6.2 No Endorsement

The presence of links to third-party websites does NOT imply endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation of those websites or their content, products, or services.

We recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any website you visit.

6.3 Affiliate Links Disclosure

Some links on our website MAY be affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no additional cost to you. Any affiliate relationships do NOT influence our honest reviews or recommendations.

7. Limitation of Liability

This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damage.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you. In such cases, our liability will be limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Maximum Liability: In no event shall our total liability exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid to access our website (which is currently free), whichever is less.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CCleaner Central and its operators, employees, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of our website
• Your violation of these Terms and Conditions
• Your violation of any laws or regulations
• Your violation of any rights of third parties
• Any content you submit or transmit through our website
• Your use of CCleaner or any software mentioned on our website

9. User-Generated Content

9.1 Submissions

If you submit content to us (such as through contact forms, comments, or feedback), you grant us:

• A non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display your submission
• The right to use your feedback for improving our website
• The right to publish testimonials or reviews you provide (with your permission)

9.2 Content Standards

Any content you submit must NOT:

• ❌ Contain false, misleading, or inaccurate information
• ❌ Infringe on intellectual property rights
• ❌ Contain viruses, malware, or harmful code
• ❌ Be defamatory, obscene, offensive, or harassing
• ❌ Violate any laws or regulations
• ❌ Contain spam or advertising

We reserve the right to remove, edit, or refuse any content at our sole discretion.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Terminate or suspend your access to our website at any time, with or without notice
• Modify, discontinue, or remove any content or features without notice
• Block IP addresses that violate these Terms
• Take legal action for violations of these Terms

Upon termination, you must immediately cease using our website. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including disclaimers, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution.

11. Changes to Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:

• ✅ We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• ✅ Significant changes will be announced via a notice on our website
• ✅ Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. If you do not agree with any changes, you must stop using our website.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our website shall be resolved through:

1. Informal Negotiation: First, contact us to attempt to resolve the dispute informally
2. Mediation: If informal resolution fails, disputes may be submitted to mediation
3. Binding Arbitration: Unresolved disputes shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules

You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action lawsuit.

12.3 Jurisdiction

You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [Your Jurisdiction] for any disputes that cannot be resolved through arbitration.

13. Severability and Waiver

13.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

13.2 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CCleaner Central regarding your use of our website and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or disputes regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us: