Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using MatterCatalog ("Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Site.

Description of Service

MatterCatalog is an independent informational directory that provides:

• Information about Matter-certified smart home devices
• Product listings with affiliate links to Amazon and other retailers
• Certification verification through official CSA-IOT database links
• Educational content about Matter smart home technology

Not an Official CSA Website

Important Disclaimer: MatterCatalog is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) or any related organization.

• We are an independent third-party directory service
• All certification data is sourced from the public CSA-IOT certification database
• We do not certify products or grant Matter certification
• For official certification information, visit csa-iot.org

Intellectual Property

Trademark Acknowledgment:

• Matter™ is a trademark of the Connectivity Standards Alliance
• Product names, brands, and trademarks belong to their respective owners
• Our use of "Matter" is purely informational and editorial in nature
• Product images and descriptions are used for informational purposes under fair use

Affiliate Disclosure

Amazon Associates Program:

MatterCatalog is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

• We earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through our affiliate links
• This does not affect the price you pay
• We only recommend products that are officially Matter-certified
• Our product listings are based on certification status, not commission rates

Information Accuracy

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, however:

• Product information is sourced from Amazon and CSA-IOT public databases
• Prices, availability, and specifications may change without notice
• We are not responsible for inaccuracies in third-party data
• Always verify certification status on the official CSA-IOT website
• We update our database regularly but cannot guarantee real-time accuracy

No Warranties

Our Site and services are provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind:

• We do not warrant that our Site will be uninterrupted or error-free
• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information
• We are not responsible for product quality, performance, or compatibility
• Product purchases are made through third-party retailers (Amazon) under their terms

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of our Site
• We are not responsible for product defects, malfunctions, or incompatibilities
• We are not liable for issues with third-party retailers or manufacturers
• Your sole remedy is to discontinue use of our Site

User Conduct

When using our Site, you agree NOT to:

• Scrape, crawl, or automatically collect data without permission
• Use our Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our Site
• Impersonate MatterCatalog or claim official affiliation

Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites (Amazon, CSA-IOT, manufacturer websites). We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of these third-party sites. Your interactions with these sites are governed by their respective policies.

Data Sources and Attribution

All certification data is sourced from:

• CSA-IOT official public certification database
• Amazon Product Advertising API
• Publicly available manufacturer information

We provide attribution and direct links to original sources for verification purposes.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms of Service.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our Site shall be resolved in accordance with U.S. law.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service or our Site, please refer to our Privacy Policy or visit the official CSA-IOT website for certification-related inquiries.