Tracerfy - Terms of Service

Terms of Services

TERMS OF SERVICE

Effective Date: January 3, 2026

By accessing or using Tracerfy's services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read carefully.

1. FCRA Disclaimer - NOT A Consumer Reporting Agency

CRITICAL NOTICE: Tracerfy is NOT a Consumer Reporting Agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.

Data provided by Tracerfy may NOT be used for:

  • Credit decisions or eligibility determinations
  • Employment screening or background checks
  • Insurance underwriting or eligibility
  • Tenant screening or housing decisions
  • Any purpose regulated under FCRA

By using this service, you certify that you will NOT use the data for any FCRA-regulated purpose. Violation of this certification may result in immediate account termination and legal action.

2. DNC & TCPA Compliance - Customer Responsibility

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Tracerfy does NOT scrub phone numbers against Do Not Call registries or litigator lists.

Customer is SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for all TCPA compliance, including:

  • Scrubbing numbers against federal and state DNC registries
  • Obtaining prior express written consent before making calls
  • Maintaining internal do-not-call lists
  • Honoring opt-out requests immediately
  • Complying with calling time restrictions

WARNING: TCPA violations can result in penalties of $500-$1,500 PER VIOLATION. Class action lawsuits for TCPA violations can result in millions of dollars in damages.

Customer agrees to INDEMNIFY and HOLD HARMLESS Tracerfy, its owners, officers, employees, and affiliates from any and all claims, damages, penalties, fines, lawsuits, settlements, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising from Customer's failure to comply with TCPA, DNC regulations, FDCPA, or any telecommunications laws.

3. Acceptable Use Policy

PROHIBITED USES - Customers may NOT use Tracerfy data for:

  • Robocalling or autodialed calls without proper consent
  • Telemarketing to numbers on DNC registries without legal exemption
  • Harassment, threats, or illegal activities
  • Any purpose that violates TCPA, FDCPA, FCRA, or state consumer protection laws
  • Reselling, redistributing, or sharing data with third parties
  • Automated scraping or harvesting of Tracerfy's website or services
  • Reverse engineering or attempting to access source code
  • Transmitting malware, viruses, or harmful code

Tracerfy reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate any account suspected of violating this Acceptable Use Policy, without refund or prior notice.

4. Data Accuracy & Source Disclaimer

NO WARRANTY OF ACCURACY:

  • Data is derived from public records and third-party sources
  • Tracerfy does NOT guarantee accuracy, completeness, or currentness of data
  • Public records may contain errors, omissions, or outdated information
  • Data accuracy estimates (70%-95%) are approximate and not guaranteed
  • Customer is responsible for verifying data accuracy before use

Tracerfy aggregates data from publicly available sources and third-party data providers. We do not create, verify, or certify the underlying information.

5. Limitation of Liability

SERVICE PROVIDED "AS IS":

Tracerfy provides services on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

MAXIMUM LIABILITY CAP:

In no event shall Tracerfy's total liability to Customer for all claims arising from or related to the service exceed the total amount paid by Customer to Tracerfy in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES:

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

  • Lost profits or revenue
  • Business interruption or loss of data
  • TCPA, FDCPA, or other regulatory penalties incurred by Customer
  • Third-party claims or lawsuits against Customer
  • Cost of substitute services or data

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise) and even if Tracerfy has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

6. Customer Indemnification

Customer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Tracerfy, its owners, officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all:

  • Claims, lawsuits, demands, or legal proceedings
  • Damages, losses, liabilities, settlements, and judgments
  • Costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees)

Arising from or related to:

  • Customer's use or misuse of Tracerfy's services or data
  • Customer's violation of these Terms of Service
  • Customer's violation of any laws, including TCPA, FDCPA, FCRA, DNC regulations, or state privacy laws
  • Customer's infringement of any third-party rights
  • Any claims by individuals whose data was obtained through Tracerfy

This indemnification obligation survives termination of your account and these Terms of Service.

7. Dispute Resolution & Mandatory Arbitration

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - THIS AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS:

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of Tracerfy's services shall be resolved through binding arbitration, NOT in court.

Arbitration Agreement:

  • All disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association (AAA) Commercial Arbitration Rules
  • Arbitration shall be conducted in the state of New York
  • The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding
  • Each party shall bear its own costs and attorney fees unless otherwise awarded by the arbitrator

CLASS ACTION WAIVER:

Customer agrees that any arbitration or legal proceeding shall be conducted on an individual basis only. Customer waives the right to participate in any class action, collective action, or representative proceeding against Tracerfy.

Exceptions:

Either party may seek injunctive relief in court to protect intellectual property rights or enforce confidentiality obligations.

8. No Refund Policy

We believe in the value of our service, and customer satisfaction is our priority.

  • All purchases, uploads, API usage, credits, and subscriptions are FINAL and NON-REFUNDABLE
  • We encourage evaluation and testing of data quality before large uploads
  • Account credits may be issued at our sole discretion for specific circumstances

Chargebacks: Initiating a chargeback or payment dispute constitutes breach of these Terms and will result in immediate account suspension/termination. Tracerfy reserves the right to pursue collection of fees owed plus legal costs.

9. Credit System & Pay-Per-Hit Billing

How Credits Work:

Tracerfy operates on a unified credit system for both web uploads and API usage. Credits are consumed based on successful data retrieval (hits), not per upload or API call.

Credit Deduction:

  • Credits are deducted only for successful matches (hits)
  • Normal Trace: 1 credit per successful hit
  • Enhanced Trace: 15 credits per successful hit
  • No credits deducted for records with zero matches (no data found)

Applies to All Users:

  • Web dashboard uploads (CSV files)
  • API requests (programmatic access)

Billing Options:

  • Prepaid Credits: Purchase credits in advance via Stripe Checkout
  • Post-Paid (API users): Use credits on account, invoiced monthly (requires saved payment method)

10. Customer Data Responsibility

Customer warrants that all uploaded data is:

  • Accurate & current
  • Properly formatted
  • Free of duplicate records
  • Pre-validated & cleansed

11. No Charges for Non-Matches

You are NOT charged credits for:

  • Records with zero matches (no owner data found)
  • Malformed or incomplete address records that cannot be processed
  • Duplicate entries already traced in the same batch

Credits are only deducted when we successfully retrieve owner contact information for a property.

12. Intellectual Property Rights

Tracerfy Ownership:

Tracerfy retains all rights, title, and interest in and to the service, including all software, technology, algorithms, user interface, trademarks, and proprietary data compilation methods. Customer receives only a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the service.

Customer License:

Data obtained through Tracerfy is licensed for Customer's internal business use only. Customer may NOT resell, redistribute, sublicense, or share data with third parties without express written permission from Tracerfy.

13. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any legal action not subject to arbitration must be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York, and Customer consents to personal jurisdiction in such courts.

14. Severability & Entire Agreement

Severability:

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement:

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between Customer and Tracerfy regarding the use of our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

15. Modifications to Terms

Tracerfy reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or prominent notice on our website. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at [email protected] with "Terms Question" in the subject line.

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