Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Welcome to rater.pro (the "Platform," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service (the "Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at rater.pro and any associated services, features, content, or applications offered by rater.pro (collectively, the "Service").

Please read these Terms carefully before using the Service. By accessing or using the Service in any manner, including but not limited to visiting the website, creating an account, submitting content, or interacting with other users, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.

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1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction (whichever is higher).
• You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract with rater.pro.
• You are not located in a country that is subject to a U.S. government embargo or that has been designated by the U.S. government as a "terrorist-supporting" country.
• You are not listed on any U.S. government list of prohibited or restricted parties.
• You will comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations while using the Service.

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms on this page. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

2. Use of Service

2.1 Description of Service

rater.pro provides a platform for users to submit, access, and review ratings, reviews, and related content across various categories including but not limited to products, services, businesses, and professionals. The Service may also offer data analytics, comparison tools, and community features.

2.2 Account Registration

To access certain features of the Service, you may be required to create an account. When registering, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information as prompted by the registration form. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

2.3 License to Use

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, rater.pro grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or otherwise exploit the Service or any content therein without our prior written consent.

2.4 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms. Specifically, you shall not:

• Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Service or servers/networks connected to the Service.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service, other accounts, computer systems, or networks.
• Use any automated means (e.g., bots, scrapers, spiders) to access, collect, or monitor data from the Service without express permission.
• Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, hateful, harassing, or otherwise objectionable.
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious code.
• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights.

3. User Responsibilities

3.1 Content You Submit

You are solely responsible for all content, data, text, files, information, usernames, images, graphics, photos, profiles, audio, video, links, and other materials ("User Content") that you submit, post, or display on or through the Service. By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to publish and use such User Content.
• Your User Content does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other legal rights of any third party.
• Your User Content complies with these Terms and all applicable laws.

3.2 Accuracy of Information

You agree to provide truthful and accurate information when using the Service, including but not limited to ratings, reviews, and personal profile details. Deliberately false or misleading content may result in the suspension or termination of your account.

3.3 Interactions with Other Users

You are solely responsible for your interactions with other users of the Service. rater.pro reserves the right, but has no obligation, to monitor disputes between users. You agree to exercise caution and common sense in all interactions, and you release rater.pro from any claims or damages arising from such interactions.

3.4 Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any violation of these Terms or any abusive behavior on the Service, please report it to us immediately at [email protected]. We will investigate and take appropriate action as we deem necessary.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Ownership of the Service

The Service, including its original content, features, functionality, design, layout, graphics, logos, trademarks, and underlying technology, is owned by rater.pro and its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.

4.2 User Content License

By submitting User Content to the Service, you grant rater.pro