Terms of Use

Last updated: July 10, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ApplicationVirtualization.com ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

2. Description of Service

The Site is operated by Competitive LLC ("Company," "we," "our," "us") as a Technology Decision Matrix and Advisory Group for application virtualization and remote desktop infrastructure. We provide:

  • Published research, comparison matrices, and buyer's guides
  • Advisory engagement information and contact forms
  • Educational content on virtualization platforms and architectures

3. Use of Content

All content on this Site—including text, graphics, logos, comparison tables, frameworks, methodologies, and downloadable resources—is for informational and educational purposes only. We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, currency, or suitability of any information provided. Your reliance on any content is at your own risk.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, or republish any content from this Site without our prior written consent, except for:

  • Personal, non-commercial use
  • Brief quotations with proper attribution and link to the source
  • Sharing via social media sharing buttons provided on the Site

4. Editorial Independence & Affiliate Disclosure

ApplicationVirtualization.com participates in vendor referral programs. We may earn commissions from partner links on this site (e.g., Splashtop, Parallels, Citrix, VMware, Microsoft). This does not affect our independent editorial reviews. All opinions are our own. Our published comparisons, reviews, and research are methodology-driven and funded by advisory retainers from client engagements.

We maintain strict editorial independence. Vendor relationships do not influence our published analysis, scoring, or recommendations. Any prior or current vendor relationships by our advisors are disclosed in engagement letters.

5. Advisory Engagements

Information about advisory services on this Site is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer, contract, or guarantee of engagement. Actual advisory engagements are governed by separate Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) executed between Competitive LLC and the client.

6. Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites (vendor documentation, cloud provider pages, standards bodies) for your convenience. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of these external sites. You access third-party links at your own risk.

7. Third-Party Tracking & Affiliate Links

Our Site contains affiliate outbound links to third-party vendor websites (including Splashtop, Parallels, Citrix, Microsoft, Omnissa, and others). When you click an affiliate link, we may earn a referral commission at no additional cost to you.

Tracking Disclosure: Affiliate outbound links may be accompanied by tracking mechanisms — including URL parameters, redirects, and/or cookies — that allow the vendor to attribute the referral to ApplicationVirtualization.com. These mechanisms are operated by the third-party vendor, not by us. We do not share your personally identifiable information with affiliate partners. Any data collection that occurs after you leave our Site is governed by the third party's privacy policy and terms.

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We do not provide any of your personal data — including name, email, IP address beyond standard HTTP referral headers, or browsing behavior — to affiliate partners. Standard HTTP referral headers may be transmitted when you click an outbound link, which is inherent in the architecture of the web.

8. Intellectual Property

All content, trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, methodologies, frameworks, comparison matrices, and intellectual property on this Site are owned by or licensed to Competitive LLC. "ApplicationVirtualization.com," "Technology Decision Matrix," and associated logos are trademarks of Competitive LLC. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, COMPETITIVE LLC AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE OR ANY CONTENT THEREIN. THIS INCLUDES DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, OR GOODWILL, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Competitive LLC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Site, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any intellectual property or other right.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Delaware.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us or email [email protected].

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