Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of SmallBizStatistics.com (the "Website") operated by us ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

Description of Service

SmallBizStatistics.com provides:

• Information and statistics about small business formation and LLCs
• State-by-state comparisons of business formation costs and requirements
• Educational content about business structures and entrepreneurship
• Links to third-party service providers for business formation services

Acceptable Use

You may use our Website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

• Use the Website in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
• Transmit or distribute viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data
• Use automated systems to scrape or harvest content from our Website
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our Website
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely represent your affiliation
• Upload or transmit any content that is illegal, harmful, or infringing

Intellectual Property Rights

The Website and its content, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, and software, are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

Restrictions

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Website without our prior written consent.

Information Accuracy and Disclaimers

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 information
• The suitability of any information for your particular circumstances
• The availability or functionality of the Website
• The results you may obtain from using our information or services

Third-Party Services and Links

Our Website contains links to third-party websites and services, including business formation service providers. These links are provided for your convenience only.

Affiliate Relationships

We may receive compensation when you click on certain links or purchase services through our Website. This does not affect our editorial independence or the accuracy of our information. See our Affiliate Disclosure for more details.

We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites or services. Your use of third-party services is subject to their own terms and conditions.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the Website, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Business interruption or system failures
• Errors or omissions in content
• Actions taken based on information from our Website

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SmallBizStatistics.com and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising out of or relating to your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

Privacy Policy

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

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will post updated Terms on this page and update the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will cease immediately.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms will be resolved in the appropriate courts, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

Severability

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

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Affiliate Disclosure, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

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