Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the Small Fleet HQ Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Small Fleet HQ ("we," "us," or "our"). If you are using the Website on behalf of a business or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms.

You must be at least 18 years of age to use this Website. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

2. Use of the Website

Small Fleet HQ provides information, reviews, comparisons, and resources related to trucking services including factoring companies, fuel cards, insurance providers, ELD devices, and other products and services for owner-operators and small fleet owners.

Permitted Use

You may use the Website for lawful purposes only. You agree to:

• Use the Website only for personal, non-commercial research and information purposes
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Respect the intellectual property rights of Small Fleet HQ and third parties
• Not interfere with the proper functioning of the Website

Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the Website content without our express written permission
• Use any automated systems, including bots, scrapers, or data mining tools, to access or collect data from the Website
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Website
• Transmit any viruses, worms, defects, or any items of a destructive nature
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers or networks connected to the Website
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Harass, abuse, or harm another person through your use of the Website

3. Affiliate Disclosure

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, we want to be completely transparent about our business model and how we generate revenue:

• Commission Earnings: We may receive compensation from companies featured on our Website when you click through our affiliate links and complete certain actions (such as signing up for a service, requesting a quote, or making a purchase).
• No Additional Cost: These affiliate relationships do not affect the price you pay. The commission comes from the service provider, not from you.
• Editorial Independence: Our reviews, ratings, and recommendations are based on our independent research and analysis. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content, ratings, or the order in which companies appear on our Website.
• Featured Companies: While we strive to review a comprehensive range of services, we may not cover every company in the market. Our coverage prioritizes companies that we believe offer value to our audience of trucking professionals.

We believe this affiliate model allows us to provide free, valuable content and tools to the trucking community while maintaining the resources necessary to conduct thorough research and keep our information current.

4. Intellectual Property

Our Content

All content on the Small Fleet HQ Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, icons, photographs, audio clips, video clips, digital downloads, data compilations, software, reviews, ratings, calculators, and the compilation thereof, is the property of Small Fleet HQ or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

The Small Fleet HQ name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Small Fleet HQ. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.

Third-Party Trademarks

Company names, logos, and products mentioned on the Website are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Their use on our Website is for identification and informational purposes only and does not imply any endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation with Small Fleet HQ.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include the right to:

• Modify or copy the Website content
• Use the content for any commercial purpose
• Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations
• Transfer the content to another person or "mirror" the content on any other server

5. User Content

If you submit, post, or transmit any content to the Website (including comments, reviews, feedback, suggestions, or other materials), you grant Small Fleet HQ a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or control all rights to the content you submit
• The content is accurate and not misleading
• The content does not violate these Terms or any applicable law
• The content does not infringe any third party's intellectual property or privacy rights

We reserve the right to remove any user content at our sole discretion and without notice.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website contains links to third-party websites, services, and resources that are not owned or controlled by Small Fleet HQ. These links are provided for your convenience and reference only.

We do not endorse, warrant, or assume any responsibility for:

• The content, accuracy, or availability of third-party websites
• The products, services, or practices of third-party companies
• Any transactions you enter into with third parties
• Any damages or losses arising from your use of third-party services

When you click on a link to a third-party website, you leave our Website and are subject to the terms and privacy policies of that third-party site. We encourage you to read the terms and privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.

Your interactions with third-party service providers, including but not limited to factoring companies, fuel card providers, insurance companies, and ELD manufacturers, are solely between you and such third parties. We are not responsible for any disputes arising from such interactions.

7. Disclaimers

No Professional Advice

The information provided on this Website is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, and should not be construed as:

• Professional financial, legal, tax, or business advice
• A recommendation or endorsement of any specific company, product, or service
• A guarantee of any results or outcomes

You should always conduct your own research and consult with qualified professionals before making business decisions, signing contracts, or purchasing services.

Accuracy of Information

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no warranties or representations about:

• The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content
• The timeliness or currentness of information (prices, features, and terms may change)
• The results you may achieve from using the information provided
• The quality or suitability of any third-party services reviewed on our Website

Website Availability

We do not guarantee that the Website will be available at all times or that it will be free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website at any time without notice.

8. Limitation of Liability

This limitation applies to damages arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use the Website
• Any content, products, or services obtained through the Website
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
• Statements or conduct of any third party on the Website
• Any decisions or actions taken based on information provided on the Website
• Any other matter relating to the Website

In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing the Website during the twelve (12) months prior to the claim.

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

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Small Fleet HQ, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of the Website
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Any content you submit to the Website
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

10. Governing Law

These Terms 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 out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be resolved exclusively in the federal or state courts located in the United States. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue in such courts.

Dispute Resolution

Before initiating any legal proceedings, you agree to first contact us and attempt to resolve any dispute informally. If we are unable to resolve the dispute within 30 days, either party may proceed with formal legal action.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

Waiver

The failure of Small Fleet HQ to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. We will provide notice of material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms
• Posting a notice on the Website
• Sending an email to registered users (if applicable)

Your continued use of the Website after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Website.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

For general inquiries, you may also visit our About page for additional contact information.