By accessing or using E&P Directory (the "Platform"), available at epdirectory.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"), our Privacy Policy, and any additional terms applicable to specific features of the Platform. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not access or use the Platform.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Vizion Investments LLC ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"), a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Wyoming.
If you are accessing the Platform on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms, and "you" refers to both you and that entity.
E&P Directory is an AI-powered engineering and procurement platform that connects verified industrial suppliers with engineers and procurement professionals ("Engineers"). The Platform provides:
The Platform is intended for business-to-business (B2B) commercial use only and is not intended for personal, family, or household purposes.
You must be at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into contracts under applicable law to use the Platform. The Platform is not directed to individuals under 18.
The Platform is designed for commercial and professional use. By registering, you represent that you are accessing the Platform in a professional or business capacity.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to notify us immediately at ads@epdirectory.com of any unauthorised use of your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to safeguard your credentials.
You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information as necessary to keep it accurate. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts containing false or misleading information.
Engineers may post RFQs, browse verified suppliers, receive and evaluate AI-scored quotes, generate purchase orders, and rate suppliers. By posting an RFQ, you represent that:
Suppliers may create profiles, respond to RFQs with quotes, purchase advertising packages, and post job listings. By registering as a supplier, you represent that:
We may require suppliers to undergo a verification process before their profiles are marked as "Verified." Verification indicates only that we have reviewed submitted information — it does not constitute an endorsement, certification, or guarantee of any supplier's quality, capability, or compliance with any standard.
Jim is not a licensed engineer, professional engineer (PE), procurement specialist, attorney, or any other licensed professional. Jim's outputs do not constitute professional engineering advice, procurement advice, legal advice, financial advice, or any other form of professional advice.
All technical specifications, material recommendations, engineering standards interpretations, and supplier recommendations provided by Jim must be:
We expressly disclaim all liability for any loss, damage, injury, or consequence arising from reliance on Jim's outputs, including but not limited to product failure, design errors, procurement losses, regulatory non-compliance, or personal injury.
The AI scoring system (40-point supplier scoring) is an analytical tool to assist decision-making. It does not guarantee supplier performance, quality, delivery, or compliance. Final procurement decisions remain solely your responsibility.
The Platform, including all AI features, price intelligence data, supplier ratings, and analytical tools, is provided to assist professional decision-making — not to replace it.
Price intelligence data reflects historical transactions on the Platform and may not represent current market conditions, specific geographic markets, volume pricing, or quality tiers. Do not rely solely on Platform pricing data when evaluating quotes.
Supplier ratings reflect user-submitted reviews by verified platform users and are not independently verified by us. A high rating does not guarantee future performance.
You assume all risk associated with procurement decisions made using the Platform. We are not a party to any transaction between Engineers and Suppliers and bear no responsibility for the outcome of any procurement, purchase order, or commercial relationship formed through the Platform.
Payments are processed by Stripe, Inc. By providing payment information, you agree to Stripe's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We do not store full payment card numbers.
Paid subscriptions are billed on a monthly basis beginning on the date of subscription. Plans renew automatically unless cancelled before the renewal date. Current pricing is displayed on the Platform and may be updated with 30 days' notice to active subscribers.
Where a free trial is offered, no charge is made during the trial period. At the end of the trial, your selected plan will begin billing unless you cancel before the trial expires.
Subscription fees are generally non-refundable. If you believe you have been charged in error, contact us within 30 days of the charge at ads@epdirectory.com. We will review all refund requests in good faith.
You are responsible for all applicable taxes associated with your use of the Platform. Where required by law, we will collect and remit applicable sales or use taxes.
Suppliers may purchase advertising packages that provide enhanced placement, visibility, and platform features. Advertising packages are subject to separate advertising terms communicated at the time of purchase. Key terms include:
Engineers may submit ratings and reviews of suppliers following completion of a verified purchase order through the Platform. By submitting a rating or review, you represent that:
We reserve the right to remove reviews that violate these Terms, appear fraudulent, or are subject to a documented dispute. We are not liable for the content of user-submitted reviews.
The Platform, including its software, design, AI scoring algorithms, trademarks, logos, and content created by us, is owned by or licensed to Vizion Investments LLC. Nothing in these Terms grants you any rights to our intellectual property except the limited right to use the Platform as expressly permitted herein.
You retain ownership of content you submit to the Platform (RFQs, quotes, profiles, reviews). By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, store, display, and distribute that content as necessary to operate the Platform and, in aggregated/anonymised form, to improve our services.
We may use aggregated, anonymised data derived from Platform activity (e.g., pricing trends, category demand, response time benchmarks) for platform improvement, research, and marketing. This data will not identify you individually.
Your use of the Platform is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Platform, you consent to the data practices described in the Privacy Policy.
You agree not to:
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL VIZION INVESTMENTS LLC, ITS MEMBERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR:
IN JURISDICTIONS WHERE THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES IS NOT PERMITTED, OUR LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
OUR TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE TOTAL FEES YOU PAID TO US IN THE THREE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).
Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If you are a resident of such a state, some of the above limitations may not apply to you. In those states, our liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by applicable state law.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Vizion Investments LLC and its members, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:
We may suspend or terminate your account and access to the Platform at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, including for violation of these Terms. Upon termination:
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at ads@epdirectory.com.
Before initiating any formal dispute, you agree to contact us at ads@epdirectory.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.
If informal resolution fails, all disputes, claims, or controversies arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Platform shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) Commercial Arbitration Rules, except as provided below.
Arbitration will be conducted by a single arbitrator in Wyoming, or by video conference at either party's election. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.
YOU AND WE AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR OUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims and may not preside over any form of class or representative proceeding.
Either party may seek emergency injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction where necessary to protect intellectual property rights or prevent irreparable harm pending arbitration. Small claims court actions within applicable jurisdictional limits are also excluded from mandatory arbitration.
California residents: This arbitration agreement is subject to the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). You retain the right to seek public injunctive relief and the class action waiver does not apply to claims for public injunctive relief under California law.
Massachusetts residents: If the AAA is unavailable, JAMS may be used as an alternative arbitration provider.
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. To the extent that arbitration does not apply or a matter falls within an exception, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Wyoming for the resolution of any disputes.
Under California Civil Code Section 1789.3, California users are entitled to the following consumer rights notice: The Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs may be contacted in writing at 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-112, Sacramento, CA 95834, or by telephone at (800) 952-5210. You may also contact us directly at ads@epdirectory.com.
California residents have specific privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as described in our Privacy Policy.
If you are a New Jersey resident, nothing in the limitation of liability section limits your rights under the New Jersey Truth-in-Consumer Contract, Warranty and Notice Act or the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act with respect to consumer transactions (noting this Platform is intended for business use only).
If you are a New York resident, the class action waiver above does not apply to claims brought under New York General Business Law Sections 349 or 350.
If you are a Massachusetts resident, nothing in these Terms limits rights you may have under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A (Consumer Protection Act) with respect to consumer transactions (noting this Platform is intended for business use only).
If you are an Illinois resident using the Platform in a consumer capacity (which is outside the Platform's intended scope), nothing in these Terms limits rights under the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.
If you are a Washington State resident, dispute resolution by binding arbitration may be subject to the Washington Arbitration Act (RCW 7.04A) to the extent it applies and is not preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act.
Texas residents have specific privacy rights under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), effective July 1, 2024, as described in our Privacy Policy.
Virginia residents have specific privacy rights under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) as described in our Privacy Policy.
Colorado residents have specific privacy rights under the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), including the right to opt out via a universal opt-out mechanism, as described in our Privacy Policy.
Connecticut residents have specific privacy rights under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) as described in our Privacy Policy.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by: (a) posting the updated Terms on the Platform with a new "Last Updated" date, and (b) sending an email notification to registered users at least 14 days before material changes take effect (30 days for changes that materially limit your rights).
Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Platform and cancel any active subscriptions.
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