Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using SepticCosts.com ("the Site"), 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

SepticCosts.com is an online directory and lead generation platform that connects homeowners with septic service providers. We provide:

• A directory of septic service providers across the United States
• Crowdsourced and estimated pricing data for septic services
• A quote request system that connects homeowners with local providers
• A provider portal for businesses to manage their profiles
• Educational blog content about septic systems and maintenance

3. Pricing Information Disclaimer

All pricing information displayed on SepticCosts.com is provided for informational purposes only. Prices shown are estimates based on crowdsourced data, regional averages, and publicly available information. Actual costs for septic services may vary significantly based on your specific situation, location, property conditions, and the provider you choose.

SepticCosts.com does not guarantee the accuracy of any pricing data displayed on the Site. Always obtain written quotes from service providers before proceeding with any work.

4. Provider Listings

Provider listings on SepticCosts.com are compiled from publicly available data sources including Google Places. We do not endorse any specific provider, and listing on our site does not constitute a recommendation.

Ratings, reviews, and other provider information are sourced from third-party platforms and may not reflect current service quality. We encourage users to independently verify provider credentials, licensing, and insurance before hiring.

5. Quote Requests

When you submit a quote request through our Site, your contact information will be shared with one or more septic service providers in your area. By submitting a quote request, you consent to being contacted by these providers regarding your service needs.

SepticCosts.com is not a party to any transaction between homeowners and service providers. We do not guarantee provider availability, response times, service quality, or pricing.

6. Provider Accounts

Service providers may claim and manage their business profiles on SepticCosts.com. By claiming a profile, you represent that you are authorized to act on behalf of the listed business. You are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of your profile information.

We reserve the right to verify, reject, or remove any provider claim at our discretion. Providing false or misleading information may result in account suspension.

7. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Submit false, misleading, or spam quote requests
• Attempt to claim a business profile you are not authorized to manage
• Submit fraudulent price reports
• Use automated tools to scrape or extract data from the Site
• Interfere with the proper operation of the Site
• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose

8. Intellectual Property

All content on SepticCosts.com, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of SepticCosts.com or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without prior written consent.

9. Limitation of Liability

SepticCosts.com is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

In no event shall SepticCosts.com be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site, including but not limited to damages arising from services provided by third-party providers found through our platform.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. We will post the revised terms on this page with an updated date.

11. Contact

For questions about these terms, contact us at septiccosts@gmail.com.