Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By purchasing, downloading, or accessing any intelligence report or data product from YV Consulting LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company registered to do business in California (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our”), offering its products under the “DCI Verify” brand, you (the “Buyer,” “you,” “your”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (the “Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not complete your purchase.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and YV Consulting LLC. By checking the acceptance checkbox at checkout and completing your purchase, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms. You represent and warrant that you are authorized to enter into this agreement on behalf of the entity you represent.

2. Nature of the Product

2.1 Product Description

The Company operates an online directory of contractor business profiles compiled from publicly available records and information reported by contractor businesses. A purchase grants access to the directory for the purchased state(s) and the ability to export individual profiles or state collections as PDF documents. The contractor profiles viewable in the directory and the PDF exports generated from them are referred to in these Terms collectively as the “Reports.” The Company is a research publisher. The Company is not a licensing authority, certification body, insurance verifier, endorsement service, staffing agency, general contractor, or legal advisor.

The reports contain business-entity intelligence only. They do not contain personal information about individuals. All data fields in the reports describe contractor businesses, not the persons who own or work for those businesses. Data points include: company legal name, state contractor license number and status, OEM certification status, OSHA establishment safety record, general company contact information (publicly listed company phone and company address), and service coverage areas.

2.2 Source-Type Labeling

All data fields in each report are labeled to indicate their source type:

• OEM-Provided — sourced directly from a manufacturer's own published partner directory or program record (Schneider EcoXpert, Vertiv Partner Locator, Stulz PSN).
• Confirmed — sourced directly from a public database or primary record (state licensing authority, Secretary of State entity record, federal OSHA establishment search). Where available, a direct link to the source record is provided.
• Phone-Verified — attested by the contractor business directly during a verification call placed by the Company.
• Contractor-Reported — information stated on the contractor's own public-facing website or marketing material and not independently verified by the Company.
• Self-Attested — information provided by the contractor on a Company intake form and not independently verified.
• Not Assessed — explicitly not evaluated in this report cycle.

Buyer acknowledges that Contractor-Reported and Self-Attested fields reflect the contractor business's own representations, for which the Company bears no responsibility.

2.3 What the Product Is Not

The reports are not certifications, endorsements, recommendations, or guarantees of any contractor's qualifications, performance, availability, financial stability, insurance coverage, or fitness for any particular project. The reports do not constitute legal advice, engineering advice, or professional consultation of any kind.

2.4 OEM Non-Affiliation

OEM certification and partner status claims in the reports are based on the Company's independent research of publicly available OEM partner directories and information reported by contractor businesses. The Company is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or authorized by Schneider Electric, Vertiv, Stulz, or any other original equipment manufacturer. Use of OEM names is for informational reference purposes only and does not imply any sponsorship or endorsement.

3. License Grant

3.1 Limited License

Reports are licensed, not sold. Subject to your compliance with these Terms and payment of all applicable fees, the Company grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the purchased report(s) for your organization's internal business purposes only.

3.2 Restrictions

You may not:

• Resell, redistribute, sublicense, or share reports with third parties outside your organization.
• Reproduce report content in public-facing documents, marketing materials, or publications.
• Use report data to build, contribute to, or enhance a competing research, directory, or intelligence product.
• Remove, alter, or obscure any watermark or other identifying marking.
• Use automated means (bots, scrapers, spiders, crawlers) to access, download, or index any part of the Company's website or products.
• Use the reports for employment screening, credit decisions, insurance eligibility determinations, or any purpose governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.).

3.3 FCRA Carve-Out

The Company is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”). The reports are not “consumer reports” under the FCRA. Buyer agrees not to use the reports for any purpose described in Section 604 of the FCRA, including but not limited to evaluating individuals for employment, credit, insurance, housing, or other eligibility determinations.

4. Access Term

4.1 Twelve-Month Access Term

Upon successful payment, Buyer receives access to the directory for the purchased state(s), or for all states in the case of a Full Access purchase, for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase (the “Access Term”). During the Access Term, Buyer may view contractor profiles and download and re-download PDF exports through the Company's website.

4.2 Directory Is Live Data

The directory is a living dataset. Contractor profiles may be added, updated, or removed at any time, and Buyer's access includes profiles added to Buyer's purchased state(s) during the Access Term. Full Access purchases additionally include any new states the Company publishes during the Access Term. The Company makes no commitment regarding the number, frequency, or timing of additions, and a profile viewed or exported on one date may differ from the same profile on a later date.

4.3 Expiration

After the Access Term expires, Buyer's access to the directory and the download capability will be terminated. PDF exports downloaded during the Access Term remain licensed under Section 3 after expiration. To obtain continued access, Buyer must make a new purchase at the then-current pricing.

5. Payment and Refunds

5.1 Pricing

Directory access is priced per unlock tier: a single state, up to three states, or full access covering all published states. Current pricing is displayed on the Company's website at the time of purchase and is subject to change without notice. Pricing changes do not affect previously completed purchases.

5.2 Payment Processing

All payments are processed through Stripe, Inc. The Company does not directly collect, store, or process credit card numbers or bank account information. By completing a purchase, you agree to Stripe's terms of service in addition to these Terms.

5.3 No Refunds

All sales are final. Due to the digital nature of the product and the immediate delivery of the intelligence content, the Company does not offer refunds after a report has been accessed or downloaded. Buyer acknowledges and agrees to this no-refund policy by checking the acceptance checkbox at checkout.

5.4 Purchase Order Option

Buyers may request to pay by Purchase Order. PO requests are subject to Company approval. The Company will issue an invoice to the billing contact provided. Payment terms on invoiced orders are net thirty (30) days unless otherwise agreed in writing. The acceptance requirement applies to PO purchases in the same manner as card purchases.

5.5 Chargebacks

Buyer agrees not to initiate a chargeback or payment dispute without first contacting the Company in writing and allowing ten (10) business days to resolve the matter. Unauthorized chargebacks may result in termination of Buyer's access and collection of outstanding amounts.

6. Proprietary Materials and Watermarking

6.1 Proprietary Nature

The reports, including their content, format, and the selection and arrangement of data, are the Company's proprietary materials produced through the Company's independent research and editorial judgment. The license granted in Section 3 permits Buyer to use the reports for internal business purposes only and does not authorize Buyer to reproduce, redistribute, or adapt the reports for any other purpose. The restrictions in Section 3.2 apply in full.

6.2 Watermarking

Each report delivered to Buyer is uniquely watermarked with the Buyer's email address, purchase date, and a unique order identifier on every page. The watermark enables traceability in the event of unauthorized distribution. Buyer may not remove, alter, or obscure the watermark. Removal or alteration constitutes a material breach of these Terms and is grounds for immediate termination of Buyer's license and pursuit of all remedies available at law or in equity.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Company provides all reports and services “as is” and “as available,” without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or non-infringement.

The Company does not warrant that: (a) any information in a report is complete, current, or accurate as of any date other than the report date; (b) any contractor listed will be available, qualified, or in business at the time of Buyer's need; (c) any contractor-reported credential, certification, insurance coverage, or service commitment is valid or accurately described; (d) any link to a third-party database or record will remain active or return the same information over time; or (e) the reports will meet Buyer's specific requirements.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 Aggregate Liability Cap

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Company's aggregate liability to Buyer for any and all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of any report shall not exceed the total fees actually paid by Buyer to the Company in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

8.2 Exclusion of Consequential Damages

In no event shall the Company be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, including but not limited to lost profits, lost revenue, loss of data, business interruption, cost of replacement services, equipment damage or downtime, reputational harm, cost of substitute procurement, or loss of business opportunity, even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages and regardless of the theory of liability (contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise).

8.3 Carve-Outs

The limitations in Sections 8.1 and 8.2 shall not apply to:

• Buyer's indemnification obligations under Section 9;
• Breaches of confidentiality or intellectual property provisions;
• Claims of fraud, willful misconduct, or gross negligence to the extent such exclusions are required by governing law.

9. Indemnification

Buyer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its members, managers, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Buyer's use of or reliance on any report;
• Buyer's engagement of any contractor identified in a report;
• Buyer's breach of these Terms;
• Any claim by a third party (including any contractor) arising from Buyer's use of report data.

10. Buyer's Responsibility for Independent Verification

Buyer is solely responsible for independently verifying any contractor credential, insurance coverage, certification, license status, or other qualification before engaging that contractor for any project. The reports assist in preliminary screening only and do not substitute for Buyer's own due diligence.

The Company recommends that Buyer:

• Confirm contractor-reported credentials directly with the issuing authority by following the source links provided in the report;
• Obtain current certificates of insurance directly from the contractor's insurer;
• Conduct reference checks and site visits before awarding any contract;
• Execute appropriate contractual protections (NDAs, indemnification agreements, scope of work documents) directly with any contractor.

11. Report Currency and Data Age

Each contractor profile and PDF export reflects data gathered on or before the date it is viewed or exported. Contractor circumstances, credentials, license status, insurance coverage, and business operations may change at any time, and the directory may lag those changes. The Company is not obligated to update any profile on any schedule, or at all after the Access Term expires. Links to third-party public databases provided in the directory are for Buyer's convenience and may change or become unavailable at any time. The Company is not responsible for the availability or accuracy of third-party databases.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The parties consent to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware for purposes of 6 Del. C. § 2708.

12.2 Binding Arbitration

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of any report shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. If the amount in controversy is less than $75,000, the AAA's Expedited Procedures shall apply. Arbitration shall be conducted before a single arbitrator in Contra Costa County, California. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

12.3 Class Action Waiver

Buyer agrees that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. Buyer waives any right to participate in any class action, class arbitration, or other representative proceeding.

12.4 Prevailing Party

The prevailing party in any arbitration or court proceeding arising under these Terms shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys' fees and costs from the non-prevailing party.

13. Severability and Entire Agreement

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any order confirmation, constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings.

14. Updates to Terms

The Company may update these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be posted on the Company's website at dciverify.com/terms with a revised effective date. The Terms in effect at the time of a specific purchase shall govern that purchase and the associated Access Window. Continued use of the Company's website or services after the effective date of updated Terms constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms for any new purchases.

15. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact:

YV Consulting LLC
DCI Verify
82 Snow Mountain Court, Danville, CA 94506
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (949) 385-1189