Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Hobby Supermarket (hobbysupermarket.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the site.

2. Description of Service

Hobby Supermarket is a free online tool that helps miniature painters find and compare paint colors across different brands including Citadel, Vallejo, Army Painter, and Colourforge. The service provides color matching based on hex values and allows browsing of paint catalogs.

Hobby Supermarket is a trading name of Michael McGettrick, a sole trader, of 14 Fairfax Close, Reading, RG4 6DA, United Kingdom. You can reach us at hello@paintpicker.co.uk.

3. Accuracy of Information

Paint color data is provided for reference purposes only. Actual paint colors may vary from the hex values displayed on screen due to differences in monitors, screen calibration, paint formulations, and application techniques. Hobby Supermarket does not guarantee exact color matches.

Brand names, paint names, and product information belong to their respective owners. Hobby Supermarket is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any paint manufacturer.

4. User Conduct

When using Hobby Supermarket, you agree not to:

• Use the service for any unlawful purpose
• Submit abusive, offensive, or spam comments
• Attempt to disrupt or interfere with the service
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract data at excessive rates
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the service

5. User-Generated Content

Comments submitted through Hobby Supermarket are publicly visible. By submitting a comment, you grant Hobby Supermarket a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to display that content on the site. We reserve the right to remove any comments that violate these terms.

6. Intellectual Property

The Hobby Supermarket website, its design, and original content are the property of the Hobby Supermarket team. Paint brand names, logos, and product names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used here for identification purposes only.

7. Third-Party Links

Hobby Supermarket may contain links to third-party websites, including paint retailers and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of these external sites. All purchases, returns, and refunds are handled directly by the supplier — see our Returns & Refunds Policy.

8. Affiliate Links

Links to retailers on Hobby Supermarket may be affiliate links, and we may earn a commission on purchases made through them. Commission does not influence how retailers rank or the prices displayed. All purchases are made with the retailer, not with Hobby Supermarket. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

Hobby Supermarket is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hobby Supermarket shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use the service, including but not limited to paint purchases made based on color matching results.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of Hobby Supermarket after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

13. Contact

If you have any questions about these terms, please visit our Contact page.