Terms of use

These terms govern your use of Side Hustle Index. By using this site you agree to them. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Acceptance and changes

These terms apply to everything on Side Hustle Index, including all content, features, and services. We may update them at any time. The current version is always the one on this page, and continued use of the site after a change means you accept the updated terms.

What you may do

You may use this site for personal, non-commercial purposes: browsing, searching, filtering, sorting, voting, and commenting. You may quote individual figures in your own articles, videos, or other content, provided you credit Side Hustle Index and link back to this site.

What you may not do

  • Copy, scrape, or redistribute the index or any substantial portion of it to build a competing product or service.
  • Use bots, scrapers, or other automated tools to collect data from this site without prior written permission.
  • Interfere with the operation of this site or its infrastructure.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of this site, its servers, or connected systems.
  • Manipulate votes, scores, or rankings through fake identities, automation, or coordinated action.
  • Circumvent rate limits, abuse protections, or moderation measures.
  • Present the content of this site as your own original work.
  • Use this site for anything unlawful.

Comments, votes, and submissions

You can comment, vote, and submit ideas without creating an account. By posting a comment or submitting an idea through the submission form, you keep ownership of your content and grant Side Hustle Index a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, modify, and distribute it in connection with running this site. You confirm that you have the right to share whatever you submit.

Submitting an idea does not guarantee it will appear on the site. All published entries are written and researched independently.

Comment rules

Links are not allowed in comments. Any comment containing a URL or domain name will be automatically rejected. The following will also be removed without notice:

  • Spam, unsolicited promotions, or referral codes.
  • Harassment, threats, hate speech, or abuse directed at anyone.
  • Deliberately false or misleading claims about earnings or experiences.
  • Personal information about other people.
  • Illegal content or content that promotes illegal activity.

All moderation decisions are at our sole discretion and are final. If you believe content about you should be removed, please contact us.

Rate limits

To keep the site fair and prevent abuse, we limit how many comments, votes, and submissions any one connection can make in a given period. If you hit a limit you will see a message asking you to wait. These limits are applied by internet connection, not by account, so everyone sharing the same network shares the same allowance.

Intellectual property

All content on this site—text, data, graphics, design, and code—is the property of Side Hustle Index or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. These terms grant you no ownership or interest beyond the limited use described above.

Copyright complaints

If you believe that content on this site infringes your copyright, please contact us with a description of the work you own, the material you believe infringes it, and your contact information. We will review the claim and respond promptly.

Disclaimer and limitation of liability

This site and all content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not warrant that any information is accurate, complete, or current, and nothing here constitutes professional advice. See the full disclaimer for details, including the limitation of liability that applies to your use of this site.

Affiliate links

Some links on this site are affiliate links. When you click one and sign up or make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence the figures, ratings, or rankings. See the disclaimer for details.

Third-party links

This site links to third-party websites and services we do not control. Your interactions with those sites are governed by their terms and policies, not ours.

Termination

We reserve the right to restrict or block access to any user who violates these terms, abuses the site's features, or disrupts the experience for others, without prior notice.

Age requirement

You must be at least 13 years old to use this site. By using it you confirm that you meet this requirement. See our privacy policy for how we handle children's privacy.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any dispute arising from your use of this site will be resolved through binding arbitration or in a court of competent jurisdiction, as applicable. Nothing in these terms removes consumer rights that cannot be waived under applicable law.

Severability

If any part of these terms is found unenforceable, that part will be limited or removed to the minimum extent necessary, and the rest will remain in full effect.

Contact

Questions about these terms can be sent through the contact page.