1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Best Plumbing Directory website (directory.bestplumbing.services) and related services (collectively, the "Service") operated by Best Plumbing Directory ("we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Best Plumbing Directory is an online platform that connects consumers with plumbing professionals. Our Service includes:

• A searchable directory of licensed plumbing professionals
• Contact information and business details for plumbers
• Customer reviews and ratings
• Location-based search functionality
• Information about plumbing services and professionals

3. User Accounts and Registration

While registration is not required to browse our directory, certain features may require you to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information as necessary
• Keep your account credentials secure and confidential
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in prohibited activities.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Spam, harass, or abuse other users or plumbing professionals
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use automated tools to scrape or collect data from our Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Post or transmit malicious code or harmful content
• Impersonate any person or entity

5. User Content and Reviews

Our Service may allow you to submit reviews, comments, and other content ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you:

• Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content
• Represent that you own or have the right to submit the content
• Agree that your content is accurate and based on your genuine experience
• Understand that we may moderate, edit, or remove content at our discretion

We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms, is inappropriate, or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

6. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications, including plumber websites and social media profiles. We do not control or endorse these third-party services.

Your interactions with plumbing professionals found through our Service are solely between you and the professional. We are not a party to any agreements or transactions between users and plumbing professionals.

We disclaim all liability for third-party services and recommend reviewing their terms and privacy policies before use.

7. Disclaimers

While we strive to verify the licensing and credentials of professionals in our directory, we make no warranties or guarantees about:

• The accuracy or completeness of information provided
• The quality of services provided by plumbing professionals
• The availability or responsiveness of listed professionals
• The outcome of any work performed
• The resolution of disputes between users and professionals

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Best Plumbing Directory and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the Service.

Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, for using the Service in the twelve months preceding the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Best Plumbing Directory and its affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from or related to your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of another party.

10. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Best Plumbing Directory and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of our content without our prior written consent.

11. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your information.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved in the appropriate courts.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be replaced with a valid provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Best Plumbing Directory regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

17. Contact Information

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