Terms of Use

Last updated: 11/13/2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using The Carrier Info ("we," "our," or "the website"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. These Terms of Use govern your use of our website, services, and content.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms.

2. Use License and Restrictions

2.1 Permitted Use

Permission is granted to access and use the materials on The Carrier Info for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Searching for carrier information for business transactions
• Validating carrier credentials and contact information
• Conducting due diligence on potential business partners
• Accessing educational content and industry insights

2.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

• Data Scraping: Using automated tools, bots, scrapers, crawlers, or any automated means to access, collect, or extract data from our website
• Mass Data Collection: Systematically downloading, copying, or extracting large amounts of data or content
• Database Reproduction: Creating or compiling a database or directory using our data without explicit written permission
• Reselling Data: Selling, licensing, sublicensing, or redistributing any data obtained from our website
• API Abuse: Exceeding rate limits, using unauthorized access methods, or circumventing security measures
• Reverse Engineering: Attempting to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any aspect of our website or services
• Unauthorized Access: Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems, servers, or databases
• Interference: Interfering with or disrupting the operation of our website or servers
• Fraudulent Use: Using our services for illegal activities, fraud, or deceptive practices
• Spamming: Sending unsolicited communications or spam using data obtained from our website
• Commercial Exploitation: Using our content or data for competing services without authorization

2.3 Enforcement

Violation of these restrictions may result in:

• Immediate termination of your access to our website
• Legal action including civil and criminal penalties
• Liability for damages and legal fees
• Reporting to appropriate law enforcement authorities

3. Data Source and Accuracy

3.1 Public Data Sources

All carrier information displayed on The Carrier Info is sourced from publicly available datasets provided by:

• U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
• FMCSA SAFER Database
• FMCSA Snapshot Data and public records

3.2 No Warranty of Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate information, we make no representations or warranties regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the data
• The reliability or availability of our services
• The fitness of the information for any particular purpose

Users are responsible for verifying critical information directly with carriers or official government sources before making business decisions.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Our Proprietary Content

The website design, layout, compilation, organization, and presentation of content are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The following are the exclusive property of The Carrier Info / DENZIK INT (SMC-PVT) LTD:

• Website design, user interface, and graphics
• Database structure, compilation, and organization
• Proprietary algorithms, tools, and software
• Carriversity educational content: All articles, guides, training materials, and educational resources
• Original written content, blog posts, and documentation
• Branding, logos, trademarks, and service marks
• Videos, images, and multimedia content created by us

4.2 Carriversity Copyright Protection

4.3 Public Domain Carrier Data

While the underlying carrier data (company names, DOT/MC numbers, addresses, etc.) is sourced from public government databases and remains in the public domain, our compilation, organization, presentation, and any value-added analysis or commentary is proprietary and protected by copyright.

4.4 Permitted Uses

You may:

• View and read Carriversity content for personal, non-commercial educational purposes
• Print individual articles for personal reference only
• Share links to our articles (but not copy the content itself)
• Quote brief excerpts (maximum 100 words) with proper attribution and link to the original source

4.5 Licensing Inquiries

If you wish to license Carriversity content for commercial use, training programs, or republication, contact us at: [email protected]

4.6 Copyright Infringement Reporting

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used on our website without permission, please notify us at [email protected].

5. User Accounts and Security

If you create an account on our website, you are responsible for:

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

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The materials and services on The Carrier Info are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaim all other warranties including, without limitation:

• Implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of intellectual property or other rights
• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of information
• Uninterrupted or error-free service

7. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall The Carrier Info, its officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
• Business interruption or loss of business opportunities
• Damages arising from use or inability to use our services
• Damages resulting from reliance on information provided

This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Carrier Info and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of our website or services
• Your violation of these Terms of Use
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any data scraping or prohibited activities

9. Third-Party Links and Services

9.1 External Links Disclaimer

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including but not limited to:

• Payment processing services (Paddle, our Merchant of Record)
• Government databases (FMCSA SAFER, USDOT)
• Advertising networks (Google AdSense)
• Social media platforms
• Partner websites and services
• Reference and resource sites

9.2 No Responsibility for Third-Party Content

We are not responsible for:

• The content, accuracy, or opinions expressed on third-party websites
• The privacy policies or practices of third-party websites
• The availability or functionality of external links
• Any damages or losses caused by your use of third-party websites
• Advertisements displayed by third-party networks

9.3 User Responsibility

When you click on links to external websites or interact with third-party services:

• You leave our website and are subject to the terms and policies of the third-party site
• We recommend reviewing the privacy policy and terms of service of any website you visit
• You acknowledge that your interactions are at your own risk
• We do not endorse or make any representations about third-party websites

9.4 Advertising

Third-party advertisers on our website may collect information about your browsing activities through cookies and similar technologies. We do not control these third-party technologies or the information they collect. For more information about advertising practices and your choices, please see our Privacy Policy.

9.5 Payment Processing - Paddle as Merchant of Record

By making a purchase through our website, you agree to:

• Paddle's terms of service and privacy policy, in addition to these Terms of Use
• Paddle processing your payment and handling billing inquiries
• Paddle managing refunds and chargebacks according to their policies
• Paddle handling tax calculation and remittance as the seller of record

For questions about payments, refunds, or billing, please contact our support team or Paddle support directly. For information about refunds, please see our Refund Policy.

For more information about Paddle's services, please visit paddle.com.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

For information about refunds and our refund policy, please see our Refund Policy.

11. Advertising

We use third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense, to display advertisements on our website. These advertisers may use cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant ads. We are not responsible for the content of advertisements or the practices of advertisers.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the applicable jurisdiction.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website at any time, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms of Use
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Data scraping or automated access attempts
• Conduct that harms or could harm other users or our business

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Carrier Info regarding the use of our website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

By using our services, you also acknowledge that you have read and agree to our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or need to report violations of these Terms of Use, please contact us: