TERMS OF USE

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

Welcome to TariffBase ("the Website"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Website, including any content, functionality, and services offered through www.tariffbase.io (the "Services"). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website or the Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms, as well as any other guidelines, policies, or rules referenced herein. If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Website.

2. Changes to Terms

TariffBase reserves the right to modify or revise these Terms at any time, at its sole discretion. We will post any changes on this page, and the "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when these Terms were last revised. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

3. Description of Services

TariffBase provides subscription-based Services which may include, but are not limited to:

1. Tariff Tools

  • Search: A searchable database for tariffs in China, the EU, and the US.
  • Schedule: An interface to browse standardized tariff schedules of supported countries.
  • HS Finder: A tool that uses AI to assist in finding appropriate HS codes based on product names or descriptions.
  • Tariff API: An API for querying TariffBase data.

2. Tariff Intelligence

  • Tariff News: A curated list of tariff-related news from credible sources.
  • Tariff Tracker: A timeline of tariff changes implemented by various countries.
  • Reports & Insights: Curated research, reports, and analyses from academic and industry experts.

TariffBase makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information and data provided are accurate and up-to-date. However, we make no guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the content or data.

4. Eligibility

To use the Website, you must be at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. If you do not meet this requirement, you must not access or use the Services.

5. User Accounts

1. Registration: Certain features of the Website may require you to create an account. When creating an account, you must provide accurate, complete, and current information.

2. Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account login credentials. You agree to notify TariffBase immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or other security breaches.

3. Responsibility: You are responsible for all actions that occur under your account, including any content you post or data you retrieve.

6. Subscription and Payment

1. Subscription Plans: TariffBase offers subscription services, which grant you access to specific Tools and Intelligence modules.

2. Payment: Payment terms, including fees and billing cycles, will be described in the subscription plan you select.

3. Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription in accordance with the cancellation policies detailed in your subscription agreement or on the Website.

4. Refunds: Refunds are granted only in extreme cases which are deemed reasonable by TariffBase at its sole discretion.

7. Intellectual Property

1. Ownership: All content, features, and functionality on the Website (including but not limited to text, graphics, software, algorithms, trademarks, and logos) are owned by or licensed to TariffBase and are protected by intellectual property laws.

2. License: TariffBase grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website and its content solely for your personal or internal business use, in accordance with these Terms.

3. Restrictions: You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, or transmit any of the material on the Website without prior written permission from TariffBase.

8. User Conduct

When using the Website, you agree not to:

  1. Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
  2. Infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others.
  3. Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Website or which may harm TariffBase or users of the Website.
  4. Introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.
  5. Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, or disrupt any parts of the Website, the server on which the Website is hosted, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Website.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties

1. As Is: The Website, its content, and any Services obtained through it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind.

2. No Warranty: TariffBase disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

3. Accuracy: While TariffBase strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Website or any Services.

4. Not Legal Advice: TariffBase does not provide legal advice. All content and data provided are for informational purposes only. Users should seek professional legal or other relevant counsel before relying on the data.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

1. No Liability for Damages: In no event shall TariffBase, its affiliates, or their respective licensors, service providers, employees, agents, officers, or directors be liable for damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with your use of or inability to use the Website or any Services. This includes any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.

2. Aggregate Liability: In no event shall TariffBase's aggregate liability exceed the total amount paid by you to TariffBase (if any) in the six (6) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless TariffBase and its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, successors, and assigns, from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) resulting from your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website, including, without limitation, any use of the Website's Services other than as expressly authorized in these Terms.

12. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only and do not imply endorsement by TariffBase. We have no control over the contents of those websites or resources and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

13. Termination

TariffBase reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to the Website or any Service at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or for any other reason. Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of, or related to them, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms or the Website shall be instituted exclusively in the courts of Switzerland.

15. Waiver and Severability

No waiver by TariffBase of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition. If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent so that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and TariffBase with respect to the Website and Services, and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, the Website, or the Services, please contact us at:

contact AT tariffbase.io

By using the TariffBase Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use.