Welcome to HeatTracker. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use HeatTracker.
1. Acceptable Use of Service
HeatTracker provides heating oil price tracking and analysis tools for residential and commercial property owners in New York State. You agree to use our service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
You may not:
- •Use the service for any illegal activities or to violate any local, state, national, or international law
- •Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, modify, or create derivative works of our software or services
- •Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our services, servers, or networks
- •Use automated scripts, bots, or scrapers to access or extract data from our service without explicit written permission
- •Share your account credentials with others or allow unauthorized access to your account
- •Resell, redistribute, or commercially exploit any portion of our service without written authorization
2. Account Registration and Security
To access certain features of HeatTracker, you must create an account. You are responsible for:
- •Providing accurate, current, and complete information during registration
- •Maintaining the security and confidentiality of your account credentials
- •All activities that occur under your account, whether authorized or not
- •Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach
You must be at least 18 years old to create an account. We reserve the right to refuse service or terminate accounts at our discretion.
3. Subscriptions, Billing, and Payments
Subscription Plans
HeatTracker offers Basic ($4.99/month or $39/year) and Pro ($9.99/month or $89/year) subscription plans. Features and limitations are described on our pricing page.
Billing
- •Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless canceled
- •All payments are processed securely through Stripe, our third-party payment processor
- •You authorize us to charge your payment method on file for all subscription fees
- •Prices are subject to change with 30 days' notice; changes apply to subsequent billing cycles
Refunds and Cancellations
- •Subscription fees are generally non-refundable except as required by law or at our sole discretion
- •You may cancel your subscription at any time; access continues until the end of the current billing period
- •No refunds are provided for partial months or unused features
- •Failed payments may result in suspension or termination of service
4. Data Accuracy and Disclaimers
HeatTracker aggregates heating oil price data from publicly available sources including NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) and the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Important Notice:
- •We provide information for reference purposes only
- •We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any data
- •We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or delays in data updates
- •Pricing information should be verified directly with your heating oil supplier
HeatTracker is not a financial advisor, broker, or dealer. We do not provide investment, financial, legal, or tax advice. All purchasing decisions should be made based on your own research and consultation with qualified professionals. You assume all risks associated with decisions made based on information from our service.
5. Account Suspension and Termination
Our Rights
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to HeatTracker, with or without notice, if:
- •You violate these Terms of Service
- •Your account poses a security risk to our service or other users
- •Your payment method fails or subscription fees remain unpaid
- •We suspect fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
- •We discontinue the service entirely or in your region
Your Rights
You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us. Upon termination, you will lose access to all features, and your data may be deleted in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
6. Intellectual Property
All content, features, and functionality of HeatTracker, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, software, and data compilations, are the exclusive property of HeatTracker or its licensors and are protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use HeatTracker for personal or internal business purposes only. This license does not include any right to resell, commercially exploit, or distribute our content or services.
7. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
- •HeatTracker is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied
- •We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses
- •We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- •Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim
8. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:
- •Posting the updated Terms on this page with a new effective date
- •Sending an email notification to your registered email address
Your continued use of HeatTracker after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
9. Governing Law and Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of HeatTracker shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York State.
You agree to waive any objection to jurisdiction and venue in such courts.
Questions About These Terms?
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
contact@heattrack.comIn Summary
By using HeatTracker, you agree to use our service responsibly, keep your account secure, pay subscription fees as agreed, understand that data is for informational purposes only, and comply with all applicable terms. We're here to help you save money on heating oil—let's work together to make that happen.