Terms of Service
Simple, fair terms for using ShippingRulesGuide to validate packages and optimize shipping costs.
Agreement to Terms
By accessing ShippingRulesGuide, you agree to these terms and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use our service.
Service Description
What We Provide
- • Package validation tools
- • Carrier comparison information
- • Surcharge identification
- • Shipping cost estimates
- • Educational resources
What We Don't Provide
- • Actual shipping services
- • Guaranteed pricing accuracy
- • Booking or fulfillment
- • Customer service for carriers
- • Contractual shipping rates
Important Disclaimer
ShippingRulesGuide provides information and estimates based on publicly available carrier data. Final shipping costs may vary due to actual carrier terms, account-specific pricing, service changes, or data entry errors. Always verify costs with your carrier before shipping.
Your Responsibilities
Accurate Information
Provide accurate package dimensions, weights, and shipping details for reliable validation results.
Lawful Use
Use our service only for legitimate shipping and business purposes in compliance with applicable laws.
Verification
Confirm all shipping costs and rules directly with carriers before making shipping decisions.
Prohibited Activities
Do not abuse our service, attempt unauthorized access, or use automated tools to scrape our data.
Limitations and Disclaimers
Information Accuracy
We strive to provide accurate information based on official carrier sources, but shipping rules and rates change frequently.
- Data may not reflect your specific carrier agreements
- Surcharge calculations are estimates based on published rules
- Zone boundaries and service areas may vary
- Promotional rates and discounts are not included
Service Availability
ShippingRulesGuide is provided "as is" without warranties. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our service at any time. We're not liable for service interruptions or data loss.
Limitation of Liability
Our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law. We're not responsible for shipping costs, delivery issues, or business decisions made using our information.
Data and Privacy
Your Data
- • Package dimensions are not stored permanently
- • Email addresses require explicit opt-in
- • We don't sell your information
- • You can request data deletion anytime
Our Data
- • Carrier rules are compiled from public sources
- • Validation algorithms are proprietary
- • Content may not be reproduced without permission
- • API access requires separate agreement
For complete privacy details, see our Privacy Policy.
Updates to Terms
When Terms Change
We may update these terms to reflect service changes or legal requirements. Material changes will be posted with a new "Last updated" date.
Notice: Continued use of ShippingRulesGuide after changes constitutes acceptance of updated terms. For significant changes, we'll provide additional notice via email or prominent site notice.
Contact and Disputes
Questions or Issues
Contact us about these terms or any service issues:
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes will be resolved through:
- • Good faith negotiation first
- • Binding arbitration if needed
- • Individual claims only (no class actions)
Severability
If any part of these terms is found unenforceable, the remainder will continue to apply. These terms constitute the complete agreement between you and ShippingRulesGuide regarding our service.
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