Terms and Conditions
Last updated: November 2025
1) Who We Are
This website is operated by Civic Web Solutions Ltd (the “Company”), Registered in England & Wales No. 15190099. Registered office: 24–26 Arcadia Avenue, Fin009, London N3 2JU, United Kingdom.
Brands: vpnCounselor™ / vpnCounsellor™ (UK/AU spelling).
2) Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using vpnCounselor you agree to these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree, do not use the site.
3) Eligibility 18+
The site is intended for adults aged 18 or older only.
4) Changes
We may update site content and these Terms at any time by posting a new version here. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
5) Nature of Our Service
vpnCounselor is an educational and informational hub publishing guides, how-tos, comparisons, and reviews.
We do not sell VPN services; some links are affiliate links to third-party providers (see §12).
6) Limited Coverage
Our reviews and comparisons cover only a limited number of providers according to our own editorial criteria and do not represent the entire market.
7) Lawful Use
You must use VPNs and any information from this site legally and responsibly. Prohibited uses include (non-exhaustive):
- Piracy/illegal streaming, accessing copyrighted material without rights.
- Illegal torrenting of copyrighted content; only lawful P2P is permitted where legal.
- Harassment, hate, racism, defamation, threats, or incitement of violence.
- Hacking, malware, fraud, scraping, credential-stuffing, or privacy invasion.
- Violations of the laws of your country of residence or access location.
- Any activity breaching third-party terms or applicable sanctions/export controls.
8) Restricted Geographies
vpnCounselor is not directed to users in countries where VPN use is restricted or illegal. You are solely responsible for ensuring your access and use comply with your local laws. We disclaim liability for unlawful access or use in such jurisdictions.
9) No Professional Advice
Content is provided “as-is” for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal, financial, security, or technical advice. Obtain independent professional advice as needed.
10) Accuracy & Updates
We strive for accuracy but do not guarantee that content, prices, offers, speeds, server counts, or features are current, complete, or error-free. Information may change without notice.
11) Third-Party Sites & Offers
Links to third-party sites are provided for convenience. We do not control or endorse third-party content, policies, security, pricing, or availability and accept no responsibility for them.
12) Affiliate Disclosure
Some links are affiliate links. If you click and purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Commissions are paid by providers and do not increase the end customer price. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial independence.
13) No Warranties; “As-Is”
The website and any resources, downloads, marketing landing pages, or free tools we publish are provided “as-is” and “as-available”, without warranties of any kind (express or implied), including fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.
14) Community Standards
vpnCounselor may operate official pages on social media platforms including but not limited to X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Telegram, TikTok, and others.
- Content on those platforms is subject to these same disclaimers.
- We are not responsible for user comments or third-party posts.
- We reserve the right to restrict, remove, or ban users/comments that are defamatory, abusive, spammy, misleading, or disrespectful, or that violate platform rules.
15) Intellectual Property
Unless stated otherwise, all website content (text, graphics, logos, icons, images, layout, and compilation) is ©
For details, refer to our Copyright & DMCA Policy
16) Electronic Communications
By contacting us or subscribing to our publications, you consent to receive communications electronically (email or on-site notices). You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time via the link provided.
Compliance note: Our email communications comply with applicable data-protection and anti-spam laws, including the EU GDPR, UK Data Protection Act, U.S. CAN-SPAM Act, and international standards (RFC 5321 / 5322).
For details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.
17) User Submissions
If in the future we enable comments, accounts, or submissions, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, display, and moderate your submissions. We may remove any content at our discretion.
18) Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Civic Web Solutions Ltd, its directors, and staff from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your breach of these Terms or misuse of the site.
19) Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total aggregate liability to you for any and all claims arising out of or related to the site or these Terms shall not exceed USD $25 (twenty-five U.S. dollars) or the equivalent in your local currency.
We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, or for loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business interruption.
20) Governing Law
These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of London, England, and waive any objection to venue or forum non conveniens in any such courts. We do not submit to any foreign jurisdiction.
21) Assignment
We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms (e.g., in the event of a sale or reorganization). You may not assign your rights without our prior written consent.
22) Severability & No Waiver
If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force (severability).
Our failure to enforce any right or provision is not a waiver of such right or provision and we may enforce it later (no waiver).
23) Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Civic Web Solutions Ltd regarding your use of vpnCounselor and supersede any prior understandings.
24) Contact Us
For legal notices and inquiries, please contact: legal@vpncounselor.com
Civic Web Solutions Ltd, 24–26 Arcadia Avenue, Fin009, London N3 2JU, United Kingdom.
This document is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal or professional advice.