Terms of Use

Your Agreement to Use Mainstays

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this site. Mainstays reserves the right to update these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any changes.

What Mainstays Is and How We Operate

Mainstays is an official brand website focused on small kitchen appliances and home essentials. We showcase products across multiple categories — from coffee makers and blenders to bedroom furniture, lighting, and décor — and provide detailed guides to help you make informed purchasing decisions. Mainstays links directly to Amazon.com where purchases are completed. We earn affiliate commissions on qualifying purchases through the Amazon Associates Program.

How Mainstays Earns Through Amazon Associates

Mainstays participates in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, Mainstays earns from qualifying purchases made through our affiliate links. This comes at no additional cost to you. Our product coverage is based on independent editorial judgment — we are not paid by brands to feature their products. We select and feature products we believe offer value to our audience.

Mainstays Content and Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this site — including text, images, graphics, logos, product descriptions, buying guides, and page designs — is the property of Mainstays or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may use this content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. Reproduction, distribution, modification, or commercial use of any content without written permission from Mainstays is prohibited. Third-party brand names, product names, and trademarks referenced on this site remain the property of their respective owners. Mainstays is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of the brands or trademark holders referenced herein.

What You Can and Cannot Do on This Site

You agree to use this site only for lawful purposes. You may not: scrape, systematically extract, or harvest content from this site using automated tools; attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site, its servers, or connected systems; transmit harmful, unlawful, defamatory, or disruptive content; use the site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations; interfere with the proper functioning of the site or other users’ access to it; or misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or entity.

User Comments and Community Contributions

If this site accepts comments, reviews, or other user submissions, you grant Mainstays a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content in any media format. You represent that any content you submit is your original work or that you have the necessary rights to share it. Mainstays reserves the right to moderate, edit, or remove any user submissions at its sole discretion, without notice or liability. We do not endorse or take responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or appropriateness of user-generated content.

Amazon and Other Third-Party Links

This site contains links to Amazon.com and other third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience. Mainstays does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, product availability, pricing accuracy, or policies of any third-party site. All transactions are completed on Amazon.com. Mainstays does not process payments, hold inventory, or fulfill orders. Product quality, shipping, returns, and customer service are Amazon’s responsibility as the seller. Visiting external links is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

No Warranties or Guarantees on Mainstays Content

This site and its content are provided “as is” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Mainstays does not warrant that the site will be error-free, uninterrupted, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We work to ensure product information, descriptions, specifications, and details are accurate and up to date. However, product specifications, pricing, and availability can change at any time. Always verify current details directly on Amazon before making a purchase.

Limits on Mainstays Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Mainstays and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising from: your use of or inability to use this site; any content, products, or services referenced herein; unauthorized access to or alteration of your data; any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in site content; or any other matter relating to this site. In no event shall Mainstays’ total liability to you for all claims arising out of or related to your use of this site exceed one hundred US dollars ($100).

You Agree to Defend Mainstays Against Claims

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Mainstays and its operators, affiliates, partners, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from: your use of this site; your violation of these Terms; your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights; or any content you submit to this site. This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms and your use of this site.

How Mainstays Handles Your Privacy and Data

Your use of this site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. The Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and your rights regarding your personal data. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data practices. By using this site, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

Mainstays Email Updates and Communications

If you subscribe to communications from Mainstays, you agree to receive periodic emails related to small kitchen appliances, home essentials, product recommendations, buying guides, and site updates. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in any email or by contacting us directly at the address listed below. We respect your inbox and will not share your email address with third parties for their direct marketing purposes without your consent.

Children’s Privacy and COPPA Compliance

This site is not directed to children under the age of 13. Mainstays does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately using the information below, and we will promptly delete it in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Changes to These Terms

Mainstays reserves the right to update, modify, or revise these Terms at any time. We will indicate the effective date of the latest revision at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated with reasonable notice, such as a prominent announcement on the site or an email to registered users. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed of any updates.

Changes to the Mainstays Website

Mainstays reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue this site or any part of it — including specific pages, features, products, or services — at any time, with or without notice, without liability to you. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts or all of the site at our sole discretion.

United States Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United States. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue in such courts.

Resolving Disputes with Mainstays

Before initiating any legal action, you agree to attempt to resolve disputes with Mainstays through good-faith negotiation. If direct negotiation fails within thirty (30) days, disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration or applicable legal process as permitted under United States law. Each party shall bear its own costs and fees unless otherwise required by law. You agree to waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

If Any Part of These Terms Is Unenforceable

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, invalid, or contrary to applicable law by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. The unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the enforceability of any other provision.

These Terms Are the Complete Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Mainstays regarding your use of this site and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, representations, and warranties, whether written or oral. No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

Contact Mainstays

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, need to report a violation, or wish to request permission to use site content, please contact us at: