Terms of Service

Section 1: Agreement to Terms

1.1 Introduction and Acceptance

These Terms of Service ("Terms," "Terms of Service," or "Agreement") constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (“you,” "your," or "User"), and RankPros Media LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, concerning your access to and use of the website located at https://rankpros.net as well as any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related, linked, or otherwise connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”). The Site is owned and operated by RankPros Media LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our").

The Site offers visitors comprehensive product reviews, guides, comparisons, and related informational content (the "Services"). By accessing, browsing, downloading, or using the Site or its Services in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all of these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with all of these Terms of Service, then you are expressly prohibited from using the Site and its Services, and you must discontinue use immediately.

The legal enforceability of an online agreement such as this one is predicated on establishing user awareness and acceptance. While many platforms may rely on a user simply browsing the site as a form of consent, this Agreement aims for maximum clarity. The placement of a prominent link to these Terms on the Site's footer and the explicit statement herein that any use of the Site constitutes binding acceptance are designed to create an unambiguous and enforceable contract between you and the Company. This foundational agreement governs all aspects of your interaction with the Site and is a prerequisite for the rights and obligations detailed in the subsequent sections. This Agreement is supplemented by our Privacy Policy, which is hereby incorporated by reference.

This Site is intended for users in the United States. We make no representations that the Site or its content is appropriate or available for use in other locations.

1.2 Supplemental Terms and Modifications

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to make changes or modifications to these Terms of Service at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date of these Terms of Service, and you waive any right to receive specific notice of each such change. It is your responsibility to periodically review these Terms of Service to stay informed of updates. Your continued use of the Site after the date such revised Terms of Service are posted will be deemed to be, and will constitute, your awareness and acceptance of the changes. The terms in effect at the time of your use of the Site will govern the relationship. This provision ensures that the Agreement remains a dynamic document, capable of adapting to evolving legal requirements, technological changes, and business practices, thereby providing continuous and relevant legal protection for the Company.

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Section 2: Affiliate and Advertising Disclosures (FTC Compliance)

2.1 Principle of Transparency

In compliance with the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, and in the spirit of full transparency with our users, this section provides a comprehensive disclosure of the financial relationships that influence the content on this Site. The Site is a for-profit business, and its content is created, in part, to generate revenue. The FTC's regulatory framework is built upon the core principle that advertising must be truthful and not misleading, and that any material connection between an endorser and a marketer must be clearly and conspicuously disclosed to the consumer. This section, and the corresponding disclosures placed throughout the Site, represent our policy-level commitment to this principle.

2.2 Affiliate Marketing Disclosure

RankPros Media LLC participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means that we may receive a commission, referral fee, or other form of compensation when you click on certain links on our Site and subsequently make a purchase from a third-party retailer. This compensation is earned at no additional cost to you.

Our participation in these programs may influence the content, topics, or posts on the Site. For example, the placement, order, or rating of products reviewed may be affected by our affiliate partnerships. While we may be compensated to provide our opinion on products, services, websites, and various other topics, we are committed to providing our honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. The views and opinions expressed on this Site are purely the writers' own.

We maintain affiliate relationships with numerous retailers and networks, including but not limited to:

• Best Buy Affiliate Program

• Walmart Affiliate Program

• The Home Depot Affiliate Program

• Google AdSense

• Other display advertising networks

• Affiliate programs offered by specific companies and through various affiliate networks.

The FTC requires that such disclosures be "clear and conspicuous," meaning they must be presented in a way that is easy for consumers to notice, read, and understand. A single disclosure buried within a Terms of Service document is not sufficient to meet this standard. Therefore, in addition to this comprehensive policy, we will place abbreviated disclosures in prominent locations on the Site, such as at the beginning of articles containing affiliate links, to ensure you are aware of the material connection before you interact with the link.

2.3 Advertising and Sponsored Content

In addition to affiliate links, the Site generates revenue through paid advertising and sponsorships. This includes:

• Display Advertising: We display advertisements on the Site, such as those served through the Google AdSense program and other third-party ad networks. These are paid placements, and we are compensated for displaying them.

• Sponsored Content: From time to time, we may publish content that is sponsored by a third party. Any such content will be clearly and conspicuously identified as "Sponsored," "Advertisement," or with similar language to differentiate it from our independent editorial content. This practice is in line with FTC guidance on native advertising, which mandates that promotional messages must be readily identifiable to consumers as ads.

2.4 Commitment to Honest Opinions

Despite the financial compensation we receive, the trust of our readers is paramount. We are committed to providing objective and honest assessments. The compensation received may influence the advertising content, topics, or posts made on this Site, but it will not dictate that a review must be positive. Any product claim, statistic, quote, or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer, provider, or party in question. Our content is the result of research, analysis, and/or the subjective experience of our editorial team, and we strive to maintain editorial integrity regardless of our affiliate partnerships.

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Section 3: Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Ownership of Site Content

The Site and its entire original contents, features, and functionality—including but not limited to all information, software, code, text, articles, reviews, guides, data compilations, displays, images, photographs, video, audio, and the design, selection, arrangement, and "look and feel" thereof ("Site Content")—are the exclusive property of RankPros Media LLC, its licensors, or other providers of such material. This Site Content is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws. The value of this Site is derived directly from its unique and original content; therefore, the robust protection of this intellectual property is a core business necessity and is strictly enforced through these Terms. While the Site is hosted on the Wix platform, and Wix.com retains ownership of its underlying platform tools and services , you acknowledge that all original content created by and for the Site is the property of RankPros Media LLC.

3.2 Limited License to Users

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Site and its Site Content for your personal, non-commercial use only. This license is contingent upon your full compliance with these Terms of Service. This license does not constitute a transfer of title and is subject to the restrictions outlined below.

3.3 Prohibited Uses of Intellectual Property

Under the limited license granted herein, you are expressly prohibited from the following actions, which constitute a material breach of this Agreement:

• Reproducing, distributing, modifying, creating derivative works of, publicly displaying, publicly performing, republishing, downloading, storing, or transmitting any of the Site Content, except as is automatically done by your web browser for display purposes.

• Selling, renting, sub-licensing, or otherwise commercially exploiting any material from the Site.

• Using any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences, or any graphics separately from the accompanying text.

• Deleting, altering, or obscuring any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices from copies of materials from this Site.

• Engaging in systematic retrieval of data or other content from the Site to create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, compilation, database, or directory without prior written permission from us. This includes the use of any data mining, web scraping, crawling, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools. The prevention of content theft by automated means is critical to protecting the Site's primary business asset.

3.4 Trademarks

The Company name, the terms "RankPros" and "RankPros.net," the Company logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of RankPros Media LLC or its affiliates or licensors. You must not use such marks without the prior written permission of the Company. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans on this Site are the trademarks of their respective owners.

3.5 User-Generated Content

Should the Site permit users to post, submit, or transmit content, such as comments on review articles ("User-Generated Content" or "UGC"), the following terms shall apply. By providing any UGC on the Site, you grant us and our affiliates and service providers, and each of their and our respective licensees, successors, and assigns a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, fully-paid, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, host, store, reproduce, modify, perform, display, distribute, prepare derivative works of, and otherwise disclose to third parties any such material for any purpose.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or control all rights in and to the User-Generated Content and have the right to grant the license granted above to us.

• Your User-Generated Content does not and will not infringe upon or violate the rights of any third party, including copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, or other personal or proprietary rights.

• Your User-Generated Content does not contain any defamatory, libelous, offensive, indecent, or otherwise unlawful material.

We are not responsible or liable to any third party for the content or accuracy of any UGC posted by you or any other user of the Site. We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove any UGC for any or no reason, including UGC that we consider, in our sole discretion, to be inappropriate, offensive, or in breach of these Terms. This framework allows the Company to utilize user contributions while legally assigning responsibility for the content of that UGC to the user who posted it, a critical component that works in concert with our DMCA policy.
 

Section 4: User Representations and Prohibited Activities

4.1 Eligibility

This Site and its Services are intended for users who are at least eighteen (18) years of age or the legal age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

Furthermore, the Site is not intended for or directed at children under the age of thirteen (13). In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under 13. Persons under the age of 13 are not permitted to use this Site or its Services. This clear age gate and statement of intent form a key part of our COPPA compliance strategy, establishing a strong defense against any claim of knowingly collecting data from children.

Persons under the age of 18 may only use the Site with the involvement, supervision, and approval of a parent or legal guardian.

4.2 User Representations and Warranties

By using the Site, you represent and warrant that: (a) all registration information you submit (if any) will be true, accurate, current, and complete; (b) you will maintain the accuracy of such information and promptly update such registration information as necessary; (c) you have the legal capacity and you agree to comply with these Terms of Service; and (d) your use of the Site will not violate any applicable law or regulation.

4.3 Prohibited Activities

You may not access or use the Site for any purpose other than that for which we make the Site available. The Site may not be used in connection with any commercial endeavors except those that are specifically endorsed or approved by us. As a user of the Site, you agree not to:

• Systematically retrieve data or other content from the Site to create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, compilation, database, or directory without written permission from us.

• Make any unauthorized use of the Site, including collecting usernames and/or email addresses of users by electronic or other means for the purpose of sending unsolicited email, or creating user accounts by automated means or under false pretenses.

• Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Site, including features that prevent or restrict the use or copying of any Site Content or enforce limitations on the use of the Site and/or the Site Content contained therein.

• Engage in unauthorized framing of or linking to the Site.

• Trick, defraud, or mislead us and other users, particularly in any attempt to learn sensitive information.

• Make improper use of our support services or submit false reports of abuse or misconduct.

• Engage in any automated use of the system, such as using scripts to send comments or messages, or using any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools.

• Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Site or the networks or services connected to the Site.

• Attempt to impersonate another user or person or use the username of another user.

• Use any information obtained from the Site in order to harass, abuse, or harm another person.

• Use the Site as part of any effort to compete with us or otherwise use the Site and/or the Site Content for any revenue-generating endeavor or commercial enterprise.

• Decipher, decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer any of the software comprising or in any way making up a part of the Site.

• Attempt to bypass any measures of the Site designed to prevent or restrict access to the Site, or any portion of the Site.

• Upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or to transmit) viruses, Trojan horses, or other material, including excessive use of capital letters and spamming (continuous posting of repetitive text), that interferes with any party’s uninterrupted use and enjoyment of the Site or modifies, impairs, disrupts, alters, or interferes with the use, features, functions, operation, or maintenance of the Site.

• Disparage, tarnish, or otherwise harm, in our opinion, us and/or the Site.

• Use the Site in a manner inconsistent with any applicable laws or regulations.

• Post, submit, or procure fake, misleading, disingenuous, or compensated reviews that do not reflect a genuine user experience, in violation of FTC regulations.

This extensive list of prohibitions is not merely a set of guidelines; it provides the specific, legally enforceable justifications for the Company to take action against a user, including the termination of access rights as detailed in Section 9. Each prohibited activity constitutes a material breach of this Agreement, thereby empowering the Company to protect its platform, its assets, and its community from abuse.
 

Section 5: Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy

5.1 Policy Statement

RankPros Media LLC respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 ("DMCA"), the text of which may be found on the U.S. Copyright Office website, we will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement committed using the Site that are reported to our Designated Copyright Agent identified below. It is our policy, in appropriate circumstances and at our discretion, to disable and/or terminate the access of users who are determined to be repeat infringers of copyrights.

5.2 Designated Copyright Agent

To be effective, a notification of claimed infringement must be a written communication provided to our Designated Copyright Agent. All such notices should be sent to the following agent:

Full Legal Name: RankPros Media LLC

Designated Agent: RankPros Media Team

Email Address to contact us for DMCA claims: rankpros-team@rankpros.net

The provision of this information is a mandatory prerequisite for qualifying for the DMCA's "safe harbor" protections, which shield online service providers from liability for infringement by their users.

5.3 Procedure for Reporting Copyright Infringement (Takedown Notice)

If you are a copyright owner, or are authorized to act on behalf of one, and you believe that any content on the Site infringes upon your copyrights, you may submit a detailed notification pursuant to the DMCA by providing our Designated Agent with the following information in writing (see 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3) for further detail):

1. A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at that site. Identification has to include screen shot images, images, or visual proof (not just text). We must also be provided a link to said copyright infringement or a way to validate the infringement. 

3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material (e.g., the specific URL of the page where the material is found).

4. Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and an email address.

5. A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

6. A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

After the provided information is validated by our team, which could take 1-7 business days. We will further take action to attempt to resolve the issue and take down the claimed DMCA content within another 7 to 23 business days.

5.4 Procedure to Supply a Counter-Notice

If you believe that your content that was removed (or to which access was disabled) is not infringing, or that you have the authorization from the copyright owner, the copyright owner’s agent, or pursuant to the law, to post and use the material, you may send a counter-notice containing the following information to our Designated Agent:

1. Your physical or electronic signature.

2. Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location (URL) at which the material appeared before it was removed or access to it was disabled.

3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or a misidentification of the material.

4. Your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or if your address is outside of the United States, for any judicial district in which RankPros Media LLC may be found, which shall be Sacramento, California), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification of the alleged infringement.

5.5 Company Action and Process Overview

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA Takedown Notice, we will act expeditiously to remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material and will promptly notify the user who posted the material of our action. If we receive a valid Counter-Notice, we will forward a copy to the original complaining party. The removed material may be replaced or access to it restored in 10 to 30 business days after receipt of the Counter-Notice, unless our Designated Agent first receives notice from the original complaining party that such party has filed an action seeking a court order to restrain the user from engaging in the infringing activity. This process provides a clear, predictable, and legally sound framework for handling copyright disputes, ensuring due process for all parties and maintaining our safe harbor status.

To further clarify this process, the following table provides a high-level overview:

• Notice:
  If a copyright holder believes their content has been used without permission, they can send a valid DMCA Takedown Notice to RankPros.net’s Designated Agent. RankPros.net will then quickly remove or disable access to the content and notify the user.

• Counter-Notice:
  If the user thinks the takedown was a mistake, they can send a valid Counter-Notice to the Designated Agent. RankPros.net will forward this to the original copyright holder.

• Resolution:
  If the copyright holder still wants the content removed, they must file a court action within 10–14 business days. If they don’t, RankPros.net will restore the content after that period.
   

Section 6: Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

6.1 General "As Is" Disclaimer

THE SITE AND ITS SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN AS-IS AND AS-AVAILABLE BASIS. YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND OUR SERVICES WILL BE AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SITE AND YOUR USE THEREOF, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE SITE’S CONTENT OR THE CONTENT OF ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO THE SITE AND WE WILL ASSUME NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY (1) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT AND MATERIALS, (2) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SITE, OR (3) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN.

6.2 Content and Review Disclaimer

All content published on the Site, including but not limited to product reviews, ratings, articles, guides, and comparisons, is provided for general informational purposes only. The reviews and opinions expressed on the Site are those of our writers and/or are based on research available at the time of publication and are subject to change without notice. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or usefulness of this information. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. We disclaim all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on such materials by you or any other visitor to the Site, or by anyone who may be informed of any of its contents. Statements regarding product specifications, features, performance, or other attributes are based on information provided by the manufacturer or other publicly available sources, or are the result of our own subjective testing, and should be independently verified by you with the manufacturer.

6.3 Third-Party Links and Products Disclaimer

The Site contains links to third-party websites, services, and products, including those of our affiliate retail partners such as Best Buy, Walmart, and The Home Depot. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or opinions expressed in such websites, and such websites are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy or completeness by us. The inclusion of any linked website on our Site does not imply approval or endorsement of the linked website by us. If you decide to access these third-party sites, you do so at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such websites. All transactions for products you purchase through affiliate links or other third-party links are conducted solely between you and the third-party retailer. We are not a party to such transactions, do not process payments, and assume no liability or responsibility for the quality, safety, or legality of the products purchased, nor for the fulfillment of your order.

6.4 Product Liability Disclaimer

RankPros Media LLC operates as a publisher of information. We are not a manufacturer, seller, reseller, distributor, or warrantor of any products reviewed, advertised, or mentioned on the Site. We do not design, manufacture, store, ship, or inspect any of the products featured in our content. Our role is strictly limited to providing an informational service and, in some cases, facilitating your purchase from third-party retailers via affiliate links.

Consequently, we expressly disclaim any and all liability for product defects, failures, malfunctions, claims of personal injury, property damage, or any other harm arising from the use of, or reliance on, any product purchased through a link on this Site. Any claim, warranty issue, or legal action you may have regarding a defective or harmful product must be brought directly against the manufacturer or the third-party seller/retailer of that product. This clause is fundamental to our business model and is intended to preemptively clarify our role in the stream of commerce, thereby shielding us from product liability claims for which manufacturers and sellers are traditionally responsible.

6.5 Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL RANKPROS MEDIA LLC OR OUR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR ITS SERVICES, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN, OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, WILL AT ALL TIMES BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID, IF ANY, BY YOU TO US. CERTAIN STATE LAWS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.
 

Section 7: Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless, including our subsidiaries, affiliates, and all of our respective directors, officers, agents, partners, and employees, from and against any and all loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, made by any third party due to or arising out of: (1) your User-Generated Content; (2) your use of the Site; (3) your breach of these Terms of Service; (4) any breach of your representations and warranties set forth in these Terms of Service; (5) your violation of the rights of a third party, including but not limited to intellectual property rights; or (6) any overt harmful act toward any other user of the Site with whom you connected via the Site. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate, at your expense, with our defense of such claims. We will use reasonable efforts to notify you of any such claim, action, or proceeding which is subject to this indemnification upon becoming aware of it. This clause contractually obligates you to bear the financial burden of legal disputes caused by your actions, effectively transferring the risk of user misconduct from the Company to the responsible user.
 

Section 8: Privacy and Data Protection (CCPA/CPRA & COPPA)

8.1 Privacy Policy

User privacy is of critical importance to us. Our Privacy Policy, which is available on the Site and incorporated by reference into these Terms of Service, details our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your personal information. Please review our Privacy Policy carefully to understand our data handling practices.

8.2 California Residents' Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a resident of California, you are granted specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) of 2020. We are committed to upholding these rights. A summary of your key rights is provided in the table below. For a full explanation and to exercise your rights, please visit our Privacy Policy and the dedicated links on our Site's homepage. As required by California law, we provide a "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" and a "Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information" link on our Site to facilitate your opt-out requests. You can find the link at the bottom of the webpage labeled as "Your Privacy Choices".

Your California Privacy Rights:

• Right to Know/Access: You can ask what personal data we’ve collected, used, or shared about you over the past 12 months.

• Right to Delete: You can ask us to delete your personal information, unless we’re legally required to keep it.

• Right to Correct: You can ask us to fix any incorrect personal information we have about you.

• Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: You can tell us not to sell or share your personal data for targeted advertising.

• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Info: You can limit how we use your sensitive personal data, so it’s only used to deliver the services you’ve asked for.

• Right to Non-Discrimination: We won’t treat you unfairly for using your privacy rights—no denied services or different prices.

8.3 Children's Privacy (COPPA)

This Site is not directed to, and is not intended for use by, individuals under the age of thirteen (13). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under the age of 13, you must not use or provide any information on this Site. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at the email address provided in Section 11.8.

8.4 Cookie Policy

The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure proper functionality, analyze performance, and support our advertising and affiliate activities. Our Cookie Policy, which is part of our comprehensive Privacy Policy, provides detailed information on the types of cookies used, the data they collect, and how you can manage your cookie preferences and consent. By using the Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to control the use of non-essential cookies, in compliance with applicable data privacy laws.
 

Section 9: Term and Termination

9.1 Term

These Terms of Service shall remain in full force and effect while you use the Site.

9.2 Termination by Company

WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO, IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION AND WITHOUT NOTICE OR LIABILITY, DENY ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SITE AND ITS SERVICES (INCLUDING BLOCKING CERTAIN IP ADDRESSES), TO ANY PERSON FOR ANY REASON OR FOR NO REASON, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION FOR BREACH OF ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, OR COVENANT CONTAINED IN THESE TERMS OF SERVICE OR OF ANY APPLICABLE LAW OR REGULATION. WE MAY TERMINATE YOUR USE OR PARTICIPATION IN THE SITE OR DELETE ANY CONTENT OR INFORMATION THAT YOU POSTED AT ANY TIME, WITHOUT WARNING, IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION. This broad termination right is a critical tool for maintaining the integrity, security, and lawful operation of the Site by allowing us to swiftly remove users who engage in prohibited activities.
 

Section 10: Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

10.1 Governing Law

These Terms of Service and your use of the Site are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California applicable to agreements made and to be entirely performed within the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. As the Company is based in California, this choice of law provides predictability and is legally defensible.

10.2 Dispute Resolution Process

To ensure the efficient and cost-effective resolution of disputes, you and the Company agree to the following tiered dispute resolution process:

A. Informal Negotiations: The parties agree to first attempt to negotiate any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement (each, a "Dispute") informally for at least thirty (30) days before initiating arbitration. Such informal negotiations commence upon written notice from one party to the other.

B. Binding Arbitration: If the parties are unable to resolve a Dispute through informal negotiations, the Dispute (except for those Disputes expressly excluded below) will be finally and exclusively resolved by binding arbitration. The arbitration shall be administered by either the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules or by JAMS pursuant to its Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures. The arbitration shall take place in Sacramento County, California. The arbitrator’s award shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

C. Class Action Waiver: The parties agree that any arbitration shall be limited to the Dispute between the parties individually. To the full extent permitted by law, (a) no arbitration shall be joined with any other proceeding; (b) there is no right or authority for any Dispute to be arbitrated on a class-action basis or to utilize class action procedures; and (c) there is no right or authority for any Dispute to be brought in a purported representative capacity on behalf of the general public or any other persons. YOU AND THE COMPANY AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

D. Exceptions to Arbitration: The parties agree that the following Disputes are not subject to the above provisions concerning informal negotiations and binding arbitration: (1) any Disputes seeking to enforce or protect, or concerning the validity of, any of the intellectual property rights of a party; (2) any claim for injunctive relief. Such Disputes shall be decided by a court of competent jurisdiction within the courts of Sacramento County, California, and the parties agree to personal jurisdiction in those courts.

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Section 11: General Provisions (Boilerplate)

11.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or operating rules published by us on the Site, constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and us and govern your use of the Site, superseding any prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and us.

11.2 Severability

If any provision or part of a provision of these Terms of Service is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision or part of the provision is deemed severable from these Terms of Service and does not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. The remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

11.3 Waiver

The failure of the Company to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Service shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision. A waiver by us of any breach of any provision of these Terms will not be a waiver of any other subsequent breach. No waiver will be effective unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Company.

11.4 Assignment

We may assign any or all of our rights and obligations under this Agreement to any other person at any time without notice to you. You may not assign, delegate, or otherwise transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms of Service to any other person without our prior written consent, and any attempted assignment, delegation, or transfer in violation of the foregoing will be null and void.

11.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes outside our reasonable control, including, but not limited to, acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargos, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, pandemics, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

11.6 Relationship of the Parties

Nothing in these Terms of Service shall be deemed to constitute, create, or be construed as creating a joint venture, partnership, agency, or employment relationship between you and the Company. You agree that you are acting as an independent user and not as an agent or employee of the Company.

11.7 Headings

The headings and section titles used in these Terms of Service are for convenience only and will not be given any legal import or otherwise affect the interpretation of these Terms.

11.8 Contact Information

To resolve a complaint regarding the Site or its Services, or to receive further information regarding use of the Site, please contact us at one of the following: (preferred form of contact is our email address)

Email: rankpros-team@rankpros.net

Mail: 2108 N STREET STE N SACRAMENTO, CA 95816 United States