Terms of Use

BizShark (or BizShark.com) is an Internet business search engine that helps you analyze Internet businesses based on 43 data metrics aggregated from 50+ online and offline data sources. By accessing BizShark and its Site in any way, you agree to be legally bound by the following terms and conditions. BizShark reserves the right to limit or terminate your access, without your prior permission, at any time.

Children under the age of 13 are not permitted to use BizShark. You warrant that you are 13 or older and that you agree to all the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

BizShark respects the privacy of all users and visitors. The following privacy policy discloses any information that we collect, use, and share about our users and visitors. BizShark reserves the right to modify this policy at any time without prior notice. Any modification to this policy will be updated here.

• Collection of Site Visitor Information
  BizShark uses cookies to help deliver a personalized user experience. We may collect IP addresses, date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and other traffic data for aggregated system analysis. We do not collect any personally identifiable information from our visitors.
• Collection of Premium Member Information
  During the sign-up process, BizShark will collect personally identifiable information that includes name and email address. We use this information to process registrations, maintain premium accounts, send important account notifications, and complement our services. All member information is kept private and secure. When BizShark premium members sign up for a subscription, they must enter a valid credit card and/or other payment information needed to process their payments. BizShark does not store or process any credit card information. Instead, we employ an independent and reputable payment processor to ensure the highest security standards.
• Information Disclosure
  BizShark may need to share your information with third-party service providers to help improve the service. We may disclose personally identifiable information if required to comply with a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process.
• Change of Ownership
  In the event of a merger, acquisition, or a sale to another company, your information may be one of the assets transferred to the acquirer. BizShark will notify our users about any change of ownership via email or a public notice on the Site.

To gain full access of all BizShark data and tools, you may choose to ugrade to a premium subscription account. BizShark offers a variety of premium plans and special promotions at various prices and payment periods (monthly, quarterly or otherwise). Restrictions and limitations may apply to each plan, and you are responsible for reading through the details of each premium plan.

• Your Payment Information
  To open a premium subscription account, you must enter a valid credit card and/or other payment information needed to process your subscription payments. BizShark does not store or process your credit card information. Instead, we employ an independent and reputable payment processor to ensure the highest security standards.
• Subscription Payments
  Unless otherwise indicated in your plan details, BizShark will automatically renew your premium account at the same payment period and term, and charge your credit card or Paypal account at the beginning of each payment period. Your premium account will remain open and active until your account is canceled, suspended or terminated.
• Subscription Cancellation
  You may cancel your subscription account at any time and for any reason. If you encounter any problem during the cancellation, you may contact our customer service.
• Refund Policy
  All premium subscription accounts are prepaid for the period selected (monthly, quarterly or otherwise) and are non-refundable. When you cancel your account, any processed payment will not be refunded or prorated for partial-month usage. Your account will remain active until the end of the current subscription period.
• Account Security
  You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your password and account.

You agree not to use BizShark.com or information made available through BizShark.com for any purpose that is illegal, inappropriate, or questionable. In addition, you agree not to:

• use the Site in any unlawful manner or in any other manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site;
• cause, allow or assist machines, bots or automated services to access or use the Site without the express written permission of BizShark;
• harvest or collect email addresses or other contact information from the Site by electronic or other means for the purposes of sending unsolicited emails or other unsolicited communications;
• send unsolicited emails or other unsolicited communications to anyone or to sell, give, make available or otherwise distribute information to a spammer or for the purpose of spamming;
• use the Site or information made available through the Site for any unethical marketing activity;
• introduce viruses, worms, software, Trojan horses or other similar harmful code into the Site;
• submit or enter information that violates or infringes upon the rights of any third party, including but not limited to copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity or other personal or proprietary rights.
• use or attempt to use another's account, service or system without authorization from the original owner of the account or BizShark.

BizShark shall be the sole and final arbiter of suspected user conduct violations, misuse and penalty. Suspected violations may result in penalties for misuse including but not limited to account suspension, termination, personal identification and/or legal action.

You are granted a single-user license to access the system. Your license is individual, personal, limited, restricted, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sub-licensable, revocable, and terminable. You further agree that you shall use BizShark.com or information made available through BizShark.com in a manner that complies with all applicable local, state, national and international laws, regulations, or conventions.

BizShark contains links to other web sites as well as articles, photographs, text, graphics, pictures, designs, and other information or content belonging to or originating from third parties. BizShark is not responsible for, and does not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of, any opinion, advice, statement, recommendation or other information from third parties. If you decide to leave BizShark.com and access other web sites, you should be aware that our terms and conditions no longer apply.

BizShark retains the right but not obligation, in its absolute and sole discretion, to edit, filter, or delete any content displayed, uploaded to, distributed, or otherwise published through our service. If you believe that your rights as a third party have been violated and you want BizShark to delete, edit, or disable your information in question, please contact us at privacy[at]bizshark.com.

BizShark reserves the right to terminate your account without any prior notice and/or your permission. Suspected system misuse will result in immediate termination, and prior subscription payments will not be refunded.

YOU AGREE AND UNDERSTAND THAT ALL BIZSHARK INFORMATION ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. BizShark information may contain errors and/or bugs, and this may produce unexpected results. In no event shall BizShark be liable for any general, special, direct, indirect, consequential or incidental damages, or any damages whatsoever resulting from the loss of use, data, or profits, arising out of or in connection with the use of this Web site or information available from this Web site.

YOU AGREE AND UNDERSTAND THAT BIZSHARK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM THE LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THIS WEB SITE OR INFORMATION AVAILABLE FROM THIS WEB SITE.

You agree to hold harmless and indemnify, and at times defend, BizShark and its affiliates, officers, agents, partners, and employees from any claim or demand made by any third party due to or arising out of your use of this Web site, your connection to this Web site, your violation of these terms and conditions, or your violation of any rights of other users.

These Terms of Use shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the United States and the State of California, without reference to their rules regarding conflicts of law. You hereby agree that any litigation shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in the County of Santa Clara, USA.

For more information in regards to this Terms of Use, please contact us at privacy[at]bizshark.com.