Terms of Service
Last Updated: December 2024
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Sun Quotes USA website and services ("Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Service.
Service Description
Sun Quotes USA operates as a solar marketplace that:
Connects Homeowners
We connect homeowners interested in solar energy with pre-screened solar installation companies who can provide quotes and installation services.
Facilitates Communication
We provide a platform for communication between homeowners and solar installers to facilitate the quoting and installation process.
Provides Information
We offer educational content about solar energy, financing options, incentives, and the installation process.
Important: Sun Quotes USA is NOT a solar installer, financial advisor, or legal advisor. We are a connection service only.
Eligibility
To use our Service, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have the legal capacity to enter into contracts
- Be a homeowner or have authority to make solar installation decisions for the property
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Use the Service for legitimate solar quoting purposes only
You may NOT use our Service to:
- Submit false or misleading information
- Harass or spam solar installers
- Use automated systems to access our platform
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
User Responsibilities
Accuracy of Information
You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when using our Service. You are responsible for updating your information as needed.
Due Diligence
You acknowledge that you are responsible for conducting your own due diligence on any solar installer you engage with through our Service. This includes verifying licenses, insurance, references, and reputation.
Contract Review
You agree to carefully review all contracts, proposals, and agreements with solar installers before signing. We recommend consulting with legal and financial professionals as needed.
Compliance with Laws
You agree to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and building codes related to solar installation in your jurisdiction.
Third-Party Services
Our Service involves third-party solar installers. Important terms regarding third-party services:
Independent Contractors
Solar installers are independent businesses, not employees or agents of Sun Quotes USA. We do not control their business practices, pricing, or workmanship.
No Endorsement
Inclusion of an installer in our network does not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of their services. We recommend obtaining multiple quotes.
Separate Agreements
Any agreement you enter into with a solar installer is strictly between you and that installer. Sun Quotes USA is not a party to such agreements.
Intellectual Property
Our Content
All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Sun Quotes USA or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
License to Use
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our Service for personal, non-commercial purposes related to obtaining solar quotes.
Restrictions
You may not:
- Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
- Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
- Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
Limitation of Liability
No Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
Limitation of Damages
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SUN QUOTES USA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.
Maximum Liability
OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF $100.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Sun Quotes USA, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from:
- Your use of and access to the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party right, including privacy or intellectual property rights
- Your interactions with solar installers
- Any solar installation arranged through our Service
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to our 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 immediately cease
- All provisions of these Terms that should survive termination will survive
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. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.
By continuing to access or use our Service after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you must stop using the Service.
Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Delaware, rather than in court.
Class Action Waiver
YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.
Contact Information
Questions About These Terms?
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our website.
By using the Sun Quotes USA service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.