Legal

Terms of Service

Last updated: April 1, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to SearchCarriers - Testing. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the SearchCarriers - Testing platform, including our website, web application, API, and Chrome Extension (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

SearchCarriers - Testing provides tools to research motor carriers, freight brokers, shippers, and other entities with DOT numbers, using publicly available data from the FMCSA and other public sources.

2. Eligibility and Account

You must be at least 18 years old and capable of entering into a legally binding agreement to use the Service. By creating an account, you represent that all information you provide is accurate and current.

You are responsible for maintaining the security and confidentiality of your account credentials, including your password and API keys. You are liable for all activity that occurs under your account. Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in activity that is harmful to the Service or other users.

3. Acceptable Use

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

  • Use the Service to harass, stalk, or harm any person or entity.
  • Attempt to access the Service through unauthorized means, including scraping, crawling, or bypassing rate limits.
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service.
  • Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Service.
  • Use the Service to transmit malware, spam, or any other harmful or unauthorized content.
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
  • Use the Service in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Service or its infrastructure.

4. Data Usage Restrictions

The data and intelligence provided through the Service — including but not limited to carrier safety ratings, SMS scores, inspection records, crash history, insurance information, equipment data, authority history, and associated entity information — is provided for your internal research and business decision-making purposes only.

You may not:

  • Redistribute, resell, sublicense, or publicly publish data obtained from the Service without prior written consent from SearchCarriers - Testing.
  • Share bulk data exports with third parties outside of your organization.
  • Use data from the Service to build a competing data product or service.
  • Present data from the Service as your own original data or misrepresent its source.

Reasonable use of data for internal business purposes, such as vetting carriers, making freight decisions, compliance checks, or populating your own internal systems, is permitted within the scope of your subscription plan.

5. Commercial Integration Restrictions

You may not build or distribute a commercial application, product, or service that integrates SearchCarriers - Testing data or the SearchCarriers - Testing API and is sold, licensed, or otherwise distributed to third parties outside your organization, unless you have subscribed to an enterprise plan and obtained explicit written authorization from SearchCarriers - Testing.

Violation of this provision may result in immediate termination of your account, revocation of API access, and potential legal action. If you are interested in a commercial integration arrangement, please contact us to discuss enterprise licensing options.

6. API Usage and Rate Limiting

API access is subject to the rate limits and usage quotas associated with your subscription plan. Rate limits are enforced to ensure fair access and service quality for all users.

  • Exceeding your plan's rate limits may result in temporary throttling or suspension of API access.
  • Automated scraping of the Service outside of the official API is strictly prohibited.
  • API keys are non-transferable and must not be shared outside your organization.
  • We reserve the right to modify API endpoints, response formats, and rate limits with reasonable notice.

7. Pricing, Billing, and Subscriptions

Access to certain features requires a paid subscription. By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis at the then-current subscription rate.

  • Prices are displayed in USD and are subject to applicable taxes.
  • We may update subscription pricing from time to time. You will be notified of price changes via email with at least 30 days' notice, and the new pricing will take effect at your next billing cycle.
  • Continued use of the Service after a price change constitutes acceptance of the new pricing.
  • Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date.
  • Refunds are provided at our discretion; please contact us if you believe you are entitled to one.

8. Watch Alerts and Notifications

The Watch feature allows you to monitor specific carriers, brokers, shippers, or other entities and receive notifications when changes are detected. By enabling Watch alerts, you consent to receiving notification emails to the address on your account.

Watch alert delivery is not guaranteed and may be subject to delays. SearchCarriers - Testing is not liable for any decisions made or not made based on Watch alert notifications or any failure to deliver them.

You can manage your Watch list and notification preferences through your account settings at any time.

9. Data Accuracy and Reliance

The data displayed in the Service is sourced primarily from the FMCSA and other public government databases. While we strive to keep data current and accurate, we make no warranty as to the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information.

You acknowledge that:

  • Public data may contain errors, omissions, or outdated information.
  • Data should be used as one input in your decision-making process, not as the sole basis for business or legal decisions.
  • SearchCarriers - Testing is not responsible for any decisions or actions taken in reliance on data provided through the Service.

10. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

11. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, software, algorithms, enriched data layers, and branding, is owned by SearchCarriers - Testing and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Service solely for its intended purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

Content you submit through the Service (such as tips or feedback) remains your property, but you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use it to operate and improve the Service.

12. Modifications to the Service

We continually improve and evolve the Service. We reserve the right to add, modify, or remove features and functionality at any time, with or without notice. We will make reasonable efforts to communicate significant changes that affect your use of the Service.

We may suspend or discontinue the Service (in whole or in part) at any time. We will try to provide reasonable notice of any planned discontinuation.

13. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY OF DATA, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.

14. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SEARCHCARRIERS - TESTING, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES — INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, BUSINESS, OR GOODWILL — ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SearchCarriers - Testing and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses — including reasonable legal fees — arising out of or related to your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

16. Business Use

If you are accessing the Service on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms, and references to "you" include that entity. The entity accepts these Terms and is responsible for ensuring its employees, contractors, and agents comply with them.

17. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or through a notice within the Service. The updated Terms will be effective as of the date indicated. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

18. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the applicable jurisdiction, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of the applicable jurisdiction, as determined by SearchCarriers - Testing.

19. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms or need to contact us regarding your account or subscription, please reach out through the support channels available within the Service or your account settings.