Terms of Service

By accessing and using HVACchecker.com (the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at HVACchecker.com (the "Service") operated by HVACchecker.com ("us", "we", or "our").

HVACchecker.com provides a free online service that decodes HVAC serial numbers to determine manufacturing dates and provide maintenance recommendations. Our service includes:

• Serial number decoding for multiple HVAC brands
• Manufacturing date calculation
• Age determination in years and months
• Maintenance recommendations based on age
• Educational content about HVAC system maintenance

Permission is granted to temporarily access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

• Modify or copy the materials
• Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display
• Attempt to reverse engineer any software contained on the website
• Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
• Use automated systems (bots, crawlers, etc.) to access the service
• Overload our servers with excessive requests

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by us at any time.

While we strive to provide accurate HVAC system age calculations, please note:

• Information is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind
• Manufacturing date calculations are estimates based on serial number patterns
• Results should be verified with manufacturer documentation when possible
• Maintenance recommendations are general guidelines, not professional advice
• We do not guarantee the accuracy of all serial number decodings

Our service provides informational content only and should not replace professional consultation:

• Always consult qualified professionals for maintenance and repair decisions
• Age calculations should not be the sole factor in replacement decisions
• Safety inspections require qualified technicians
• Warranty claims should be verified with manufacturer documentation
• Local building codes and regulations may apply to HVAC installations

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law
• Transmit any harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Collect or store personal data about other users

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of HVACchecker.com and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL HVACCHECKER.COM, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless HVACchecker.com and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees).

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by HVACchecker.com. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. By using our Service, you acknowledge and agree to Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information.

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to 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 those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

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