Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the OneMinuteSolar rooftop solar calculator website, 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.

2. Description of Service

OneMinuteSolar provides a solar calculator tool that estimates solar panel costs, savings, and return on investment based on user-provided information. The service includes:

• Solar panel sizing calculations
• Cost estimates and financing options
• Savings projections over time
• Utility rate analysis
• Property information retrieval
• Lead generation and data sharing with partner companies

3. User Responsibilities

As a user of our service, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information
• Use the service for lawful purposes only
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Not interfere with the proper functioning of the service
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Consent to data sharing with partner companies as described in our Privacy Policy

4. Data Sharing and Business Model

IMPORTANT: By using our service, you acknowledge and consent to the following:

• Lead Generation: We share your information with carefully selected partner solar companies for lead generation and business development purposes
• Data Sales: We may sell, license, or otherwise monetize your information to third-party companies for marketing, research, or business development purposes
• Partner Communications: Our partners may contact you directly about solar installation services, financing options, and related products
• Business Partnerships: Your data may be shared with companies that help us improve our services or expand our business offerings
• Opt-Out Rights: You have the right to opt out of data sharing at any time by contacting us

This data sharing is a core part of our business model and helps us provide our free solar calculator service.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The information provided by our solar calculator is for educational and estimation purposes only. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

• The accuracy of calculations or estimates
• The availability of solar incentives or tax credits
• The suitability of solar for your specific property
• The performance of actual solar installations
• The availability of financing options
• The quality or reliability of partner companies
• The effectiveness of lead generation or data sharing

Users should consult with qualified solar professionals for actual project planning and implementation.

6. Limitation of Liability

OneMinuteSolar shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits or revenue
• Loss of data or information
• Business interruption
• Property damage
• Personal injury
• Damages arising from data sharing with partners
• Damages arising from partner communications or services

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing our service.

7. Data and Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Service by reference.

By using our service, you consent to:

• The collection and processing of your data as described in our Privacy Policy
• The sharing of your information with partner solar companies
• The potential sale or licensing of your data to third parties
• The use of third-party services for enhanced functionality
• The temporary storage of your information in your browser
• The use of cookies and similar technologies

8. Third-Party Services and Partners

Our service integrates with third-party services including:

• Google Maps API for address autocomplete
• Zillow API for property information
• Google Analytics for website analytics
• Partner solar companies for lead generation
• Data brokers and marketing companies

These services and partners have their own terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content, practices, or services provided by these third-party services or partners.

9. Intellectual Property

The content, features, and functionality of our website are owned by OneMinuteSolar and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• Reverse engineer our software or systems
• Use our trademarks or branding without authorization
• Remove or alter copyright notices
• Use our data or lead generation capabilities for competing purposes

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our service at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Service or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

You may stop using our service at any time. Upon termination, your right to use the service will cease immediately. However, data already shared with partners may remain in their systems according to their own retention policies.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our service shall be resolved in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated terms on our website
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Providing notice through our service when possible

Your continued use of our service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

13. Contact Information

14. Severability

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

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and OneMinuteSolar regarding the use of our service.