Terms of Service
Last updated: February 2026
Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using bottleneckpc.com (the "Site"), operated by Softseer LLC, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Site.
Use of the Site
The Site provides free PC hardware tools, including:
- A CPU/GPU bottleneck calculator
- Pre-configured PC build recommendations
- Hardware-related blog content
- Product pricing information from third-party retailers
You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to scrape, copy, or reproduce Site content for redistribution without written permission.
Pricing Disclaimer
Product prices displayed on the Site are estimates sourced from third-party retailer APIs and may not reflect current retail prices. Prices may be delayed, inaccurate, or unavailable at any time. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any pricing information. Always verify prices directly with the retailer before making a purchase.
Bottleneck Calculator Disclaimer
The bottleneck calculator provides approximate performance estimates for educational and comparison purposes only. Results are based on generalized benchmark data and may not accurately reflect real-world performance in all scenarios. Hardware performance depends on many factors including specific workloads, software optimization, system configuration, cooling, and other variables not captured by our tool. Do not rely solely on our calculator when making purchasing decisions.
Affiliate Links
The Site contains affiliate links to third-party retailers. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. For full details, see our Affiliate Disclosure. We are not responsible for the products, services, or policies of third-party retailers.
Limitation of Liability
The Site and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Softseer LLC shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site, including but not limited to:
- Purchasing decisions made based on information from the Site
- Inaccurate pricing or product information
- Bottleneck calculator results that do not match actual hardware performance
- Any issues arising from third-party products purchased through affiliate links
Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Softseer LLC or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from Site content without written permission.
Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to third-party websites, including retailer product pages. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party sites. Visiting linked sites is at your own risk.
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved in the applicable courts.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at: bottleneckpc@softseer.com
Softseer LLC, operating as BottleneckPC