Terms & Conditions

Last updated: November 14, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and GovContractScout ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing and using our website (govcontractscout.io) and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you should not use this website or our services.

2. Use License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website and services for lawful purposes. You agree not to:

  • Use the services for any illegal purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
  • Harass, abuse, or threaten other users or staff
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
  • Use automated bots, scrapers, or similar tools without permission
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to discover the source code
  • Interfere with or disrupt the normal functioning of the website
  • Violate intellectual property rights of the Company or third parties

3. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the website, services, or content. To the fullest extent permissible by law:

  • We disclaim all warranties, express or implied
  • We do not warrant that services will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information
  • We are not responsible for any damages arising from the use of our services

4. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, GovContractScout shall not be liable for:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of revenue, data, or profits
  • Business interruption or loss of use
  • Any damages resulting from your use of or inability to use our services

In no event shall our total liability exceed $100 or the amount you paid for our services, whichever is less.

5. User Accounts

If you create an account with us, you are responsible for:

  • Providing accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your password and login credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access or use

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend any account that we reasonably believe violates these Terms.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All content, features, and functionality of our website and services (including all text, graphics, logos, images, and software) are owned by GovContractScout or its content suppliers and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, display, or perform any content without our prior written permission.

7. User-Generated Content

If you submit, post, or display content through our services, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute that content. You represent and warrant that you own or have the right to grant this license and that the content does not violate the rights of any third party.

8. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited conduct:

  • Violating any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringing on others' intellectual property rights
  • Transmitting viruses, malware, or harmful code
  • Impersonating others or providing false information
  • Engaging in spam, phishing, or fraudulent activity
  • Attempting to interfere with or disrupt our systems
  • Excessive automated access or data scraping

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these external sites. Your use of third-party websites is governed by their own terms and conditions. We encourage you to review their privacy policies and terms before using their services.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GovContractScout and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from your use of our services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any applicable laws.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services at any time, without notice or liability, for any reason, including if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the services will immediately cease.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be posted on our website with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state where the Company is located, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

14. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except for claims relating to intellectual property infringement or unauthorized access. Arbitration shall take place in accordance with the American Arbitration Association (AAA) rules.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if not possible, severed, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on our website, constitute the entire agreement between you and GovContractScout regarding your use of our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.