Terms of Service

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Last Updated: January 21, 2026

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using Award Optimizer ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website at awardoptimizer.com (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this Service, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

Award Optimizer provides a free comparison tool that helps users:

• Compare award flight redemption values across airline loyalty programs
• Calculate cents-per-point (CPP) values for different redemption options
• View which credit card programs transfer to specific airline partners
• Access real-time and estimated flight pricing information

3. Use of Service

Permitted Use

You may use our Service for personal, non-commercial purposes to research and compare award flight options.

Prohibited Use

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Scrape, crawl, or systematically download content from our website
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Use automated systems (bots) to access the Service excessively

4. Information Accuracy and Disclaimers

Award Availability

Award seat availability varies by airline, route, date, and other factors. We do not guarantee the availability of any award seats shown in our comparisons.

Pricing Information

Flight prices (both cash and award pricing) are estimates and may not reflect current availability. Actual prices may differ. Always verify pricing directly with airlines or booking platforms before making travel decisions.

Point Values

Cents-per-point (CPP) calculations are estimates based on our pricing data and methodologies. Actual value may vary based on individual circumstances, booking class, route, and other factors.

Airline Program Changes

Airline loyalty programs frequently change their award charts, transfer partners, and redemption rules. Information on our site may become outdated. We are not responsible for changes made by airlines.

Credit Card Offers

Credit card information, transfer ratios, and promotional offers may change without notice. Always verify current offers directly with credit card issuers.

5. Affiliate Relationships

Award Optimizer participates in affiliate marketing programs. We may receive compensation when you click on links to credit card offers or other products featured on our site. This compensation may impact how and where products appear.

Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial recommendations or the accuracy of our comparison tool. We strive to provide unbiased, helpful information regardless of compensation.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on Award Optimizer, including text, graphics, logos, data compilations, and software, is our property or the property of our licensors and is protected by copyright and trademark laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without our express written permission.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites (airlines, credit card issuers, booking platforms). We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of these third-party sites.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• Award Optimizer is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind
• We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the Service
• We are not liable for any decisions you make based on information from our Service
• We are not responsible for any losses related to credit card applications, point transfers, or flight bookings

Your use of the Service is at your own risk. You are solely responsible for verifying all information before making financial or travel decisions.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Award Optimizer, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights

10. User Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Verifying all award availability directly with airlines
• Confirming cash and award pricing before booking
• Understanding the terms and conditions of airline loyalty programs
• Reading credit card terms before applying
• Understanding that point transfers are typically irreversible
• Complying with all applicable laws and regulations

11. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect and use your information.

12. Changes to Terms

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

13. Termination

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

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate courts.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Award Optimizer regarding the use of our Service.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

• Email: contact@awardoptimizer.com
• Website: awardoptimizer.com