Terms of Service

Welcome to Texas Hot Shot HQ ("the Website"). By accessing or using the Website, you ("User") agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1. Use of the Website

• You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Business listings and content are provided for informational and business connection purposes only.
• Automated scraping, crawling, or reuse of site content or listings by bots, AI agents, or competitors is strictly prohibited.
• You may not submit false information or tamper with any content or security features.

2. Directory Listings

• Each business is responsible for the accuracy and legality of information submitted and displayed.
• The Website may feature or highlight paid listings or advertisements, which will be clearly marked.
• We reserve the right to modify, remove, or refuse any listing or advertisement at our sole discretion.
• Featured listings and premium placements are available for qualified hot shot trucking companies operating in Texas.

3. Intellectual Property

• All content, directory listings, and site design are protected by copyright and database rights.
• No content may be copied, replicated, posted elsewhere, or used for the creation of competing products without written consent.
• Automated scraping or data extraction (manual or automated) is forbidden.
• The compilation of business data and directory structure constitutes proprietary intellectual property of Texas Hot Shot HQ.

4. Account Registration & Security

• Users must provide accurate information for any account or listing registration.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and for all activity occurring under it.
• We may suspend or terminate accounts suspected of fraudulent or abusive activity.
• Business listings must represent legitimate hot shot trucking or related oilfield services.

5. Fees, Payments, and Refunds

• Featured listings and advertising placements may require payment as clearly described on the Website.
• All fees are non-refundable except where required by law.
• We reserve the right to change pricing or features with 30 days notice.
• Premium listing fees support enhanced visibility and additional features for qualifying businesses.

6. Limitation of Liability

• The Website and its owners do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any listing or user-submitted content.
• No warranty is provided for business outcomes or connections made via the Website.
• Texas Hot Shot HQ serves as a directory platform and is not responsible for the services, quality, or conduct of listed businesses.
• Under no circumstances will the Website be liable for any damages resulting from use of the Directory, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

• The Website may contain links to external sites and third-party services. We do not endorse or control third-party content.
• Users engage with listed businesses at their own risk and discretion.
• We recommend verifying credentials, insurance, and licensing of any hot shot trucking service before engagement.

8. Anti-Scraping & Data Protection

• Use of any automated software, bots, or scripts to retrieve, scrape, index, or otherwise collect Website data is strictly prohibited.
• Violations may result in legal action, IP blocking, and notification of relevant authorities.
• Commercial use of directory data without express written permission is forbidden.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, United States. Any disputes arising from these terms or use of the Website shall be resolved in the courts of Texas.

10. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with the effective date. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

11. Contact Information

For any questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us through our website contact form or email us at legal@texashotshothq.com.