Terms of Use

Last Updated: February 28, 2025

  1. INTRODUCTION AND ACCEPTANCE

    Welcome to EcoSourceIQ ("we," "us," or "our"), a comprehensive resource for energy and water conservation, targeting both residential and commercial audiences.

    These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the EcoSourceIQ website, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through www.ecosourceiq.com (the "Website").

    Please read these Terms carefully before using our Website. By using the Website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website.

  2. DEFINITIONS

    In these Terms, the following definitions apply:

    • "Content" means all information, text, materials, images, data, links, software, or other material accessible through the Website.
    • Contractor" means any professional service provider who is listed in our directory.
    • "Services" means all services provided by EcoSourceIQ through the Website.
    • "User" or "you" means any individual who accesses or uses the Website.
    • "User Account" means an account created by a User to access certain features of the Website.
  3. USER ACCOUNTS

    1. Account Creation

      To access certain features of the Website, you may be required to create a User Account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

    2. Account Security

      You are responsible for safeguarding your password and for all activities that occur under your User Account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your username or password or any other breach of security.

    3. Account Restrictions

      You may not use anyone else's User Account without permission. We reserve the right to terminate your User Account if you violate any provision of these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

  4. USER CONDUCT AND RESTRICTIONS

    1. Prohibited Activities

      You agree not to:

      • Use the Website in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.
      • Use the Website to transmit or send unsolicited commercial communications.
      • Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Website.
      • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Website.
      • Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access the Website for any purpose.
      • Introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other harmful material.
      • Impersonate or attempt to impersonate EcoSourceIQ, an EcoSourceIQ employee, another user, or any other person or entity.
    2. Content Standards

      Any content you contribute to the Website must comply with all applicable federal, state, local, and international laws and regulations. Content must not:

      • Be defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable.
      • Promote discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
      • Infringe any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other intellectual property rights.
      • Violate the legal rights of others or contain any material that could give rise to civil or criminal liability.
      • Be likely to deceive or mislead any person.
      • Promote illegal activity or advocate, promote, or assist any unlawful act.
  5. CONTRACTOR DIRECTORY SERVICES

    1. Relationship with Contractors

      EcoSourceIQ operates a directory that connects Users with Contractors. We are not a party to any agreement between Users and Contractors.

    2. No Endorsement or Warranty

      We do not endorse any Contractors listed in our directory. We do not verify the qualifications, certifications, or abilities of any Contractors. Any interactions with Contractors found through our Website are at your own risk.

    3. Non-Exclusive Relationship

      When you contact a Contractor through our Website, your information will be shared only with that specific Contractor and will not be distributed to other Contractors without your explicit consent.

    4. No Warranty for Contractor Services

      We expressly disclaim any warranty or responsibility for the work performed by Contractors. Any contract for services is strictly between you and the Contractor. We are not responsible for any damages, injuries, or losses resulting from services provided by Contractors found through our Website.

  6. PAYMENT TERMS

    1. Payment Processing

      We use Stripe as our payment processor. All payment transactions made through the Website are subject to Stripe's Terms of Service (https://stripe.com/legal/ssa) and Privacy Policy (https://stripe.com/privacy).

    2. Fees and Billing

      All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars. We reserve the right to change our fees at any time by posting the changes on the Website or by notifying you directly.

    3. Refund Policy

      All payments to EcoSourceIQ are non-refundable unless otherwise stated at the time of purchase or required by law.

  7. INFORMATION COLLECTION

    1. Types of Information Collected We collect personal information such as your name, email address, and location when you create a User Account or subscribe to our newsletter.
    2. Use of Information

      We use the information we collect to:

      • Provide, operate, and maintain our Website
      • Send you newsletters and marketing communications
      • Respond to your comments and questions
      • Protect against malicious, deceptive, fraudulent, or illegal activity
    3. Cookies

      We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Website and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Website.

    4. Privacy Policy

      Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information on how we collect, use, and disclose information about our users.

  8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

    1. Website Content

      The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by EcoSourceIQ, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

    2. Contractor Content

      By uploading content to the Website, Contractors grant EcoSourceIQ a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media, including for marketing and promotional purposes.

    3. Limited License

      We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

  9. DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS
    1. Disclaimer of Warranties

      THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

    2. Accuracy of Information

      We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information on the Website. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

    3. Limitation of Liability

      IN NO EVENT WILL ECOSOURCEIQ, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.

  10. INDEMNIFICATION

    You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless EcoSourceIQ, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website.

  11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

    The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by EcoSourceIQ. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that EcoSourceIQ shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

  12. TERMINATION

    We may terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Website, without notice, for any conduct that we, in our sole discretion, believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users of the Website, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

  13. CHANGES TO TERMS

    We may revise and update these Terms from time to time at our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.

  14. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

    1. Governing Law

      These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect to any conflict of laws principles.

    2. Dispute Resolution

      Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be resolved as follows:

      1. Informal Negotiation: You agree to first contact us at [your contact email] and attempt to resolve the dispute informally.
      2. Binding Arbitration: If the dispute cannot be resolved through informal negotiation within 60 days, either party may initiate binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted in Dallas, Texas.
      3. Waiver of Class Actions: You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.
    3. Exception to Arbitration

      Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.

  15. CONTACT INFORMATION

    If you have any questions about these Terms or the Website, please contact us at:

    Email: info@ecosourceIQ.com

    Address: 808 Business Pkwy Richardson, TX 75081