Terms of Service

Effective date: July 19, 2026 · Last updated: July 19, 2026

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These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the ZoneScore website and zoning-lookup service (the "Service"), operated by Joseph Herbert ("ZoneScore," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1. The Service

ZoneScore provides an informational zoning-lookup tool that aggregates and presents zoning and related property information drawn from public and governmental data sources. The Service is intended to help you quickly understand publicly available zoning information for an address.

2. Informational Only — No Warranty of Accuracy

The Service and all content are provided as is and as available, without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Zoning and property data are obtained from third-party and governmental sources and may be incomplete, inaccurate, out of date, or misinterpreted. Zoning designations, permitted uses, and development standards change and are subject to overlays, conditions, variances, and site-specific factors the Service may not capture.

The Service is not a substitute for official records. Before making any decision, you must independently verify information with the applicable municipal, county, or other official authority. We do not warrant that results are accurate, complete, current, or fit for any particular purpose.

3. Not Professional Advice

Nothing on the Service constitutes legal, investment, financial, engineering, architectural, real-estate, or other professional advice. You should consult qualified professionals before acting on any information from the Service.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ZoneScore and its owners, officers, employees, and suppliers will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Service or your reliance on any information provided, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. To the extent liability cannot be excluded, our total aggregate liability is limited to the amount you paid us (if any) for the Service in the twelve months preceding the claim.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

6. User Submissions

If you submit a "Report it" correction, feedback, or other content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, and process it to operate and improve the Service. Do not submit confidential information. You are responsible for the accuracy and legality of what you submit.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, text, and the ZoneScore name and branding, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by applicable law. Underlying public and governmental data remain subject to their own terms. You may not copy, modify, or create derivative works from the Service except as expressly permitted.

8. Third-Party Links & Affiliate Disclosure

The Service may link to third-party websites and resources for your convenience. These links are not endorsements unless stated. We currently receive no compensation for them and may enter affiliate relationships in the future, which we will disclose. We are not responsible for third-party sites, and your use of them is governed by their terms.

9. Future Paid Services

We may offer paid or subscription features ("ZoneScore Pro"). Additional terms — including pricing, billing through a third-party payment processor, renewals, and refunds — will apply to those features and will be presented at the time they are offered.

10. Changes to the Service and These Terms

We may modify or discontinue the Service, and we may update these Terms, at any time. Material changes are effective when we post the updated Terms with a new "Effective date." Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ZoneScore and its owners, officers, employees, and suppliers from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

13. Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules. You agree that the state and federal courts located in Virginia will have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising from these Terms or the Service, subject to any applicable law.

14. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at contact@zonescore.ai.