Terms and Conditions
Last updated: January 2025
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using OunceTracker ("we," "our," or "us") and our website at ouncetracker.com (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and OunceTracker. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service after any such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.
2. Description of Service
OunceTracker is an independent price comparison platform that aggregates and displays precious metal prices from various bullion dealers. Our Service provides:
- Real-time price comparisons for precious metals products
- Information about bullion dealers and their offerings
- Educational content about precious metals
- Market insights and analysis (where available)
Important: OunceTracker does not sell, purchase, or facilitate the sale or purchase of precious metals. We are an informational service only and do not act as a dealer, broker, or intermediary in any transactions.
3. Use of Service
3.1 Permitted Use
You may use the Service for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these Terms. You agree to use the Service:
- For personal, non-commercial purposes (unless otherwise authorized)
- In compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Without infringing on the rights of others
- Without attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
3.2 Prohibited Activities
You agree NOT to:
- Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Violate any international, federal, provincial, or state laws or regulations
- Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
- Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service without permission
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service
- Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Service
- Remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
- Use the Service to compete with or harm our business
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
4. Intellectual Property Rights
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by OunceTracker and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:
- Any resale or commercial use of the Service
- Any collection or use of product listings, descriptions, or prices
- Any derivative use of the Service or its contents
- Any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering tools
5. Price Information and Accuracy
Disclaimer: While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date price information, we make no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any price data displayed on the Service.
Price information is:
- Aggregated from third-party dealer websites
- Subject to change without notice
- May contain errors or inaccuracies
- Not guaranteed to reflect actual dealer prices at the time of purchase
- Not a substitute for verifying prices directly with dealers
You acknowledge that prices may vary from dealer to dealer and may change frequently. Always verify current prices, availability, and terms directly with the dealer before making any purchase decisions.
6. Third-Party Links and Content
The Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by OunceTracker. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
You acknowledge and agree that OunceTracker shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.
We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
- FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
- NON-INFRINGEMENT
- ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF INFORMATION
- UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION
We do not warrant that the Service will be available at all times, secure, or free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components. We disclaim all warranties to the fullest extent permitted by law.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL OUNCETRACKER, ITS AFFILIATES, AGENTS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SERVICE.
This limitation applies regardless of whether the damages arise from:
- Breach of contract
- Breach of warranty
- Negligence
- Any other cause of action
In no event shall our total liability to you for all damages exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, or $100, whichever is greater. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.
9. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless OunceTracker and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including without limitation reasonable attorney's fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with:
- Your access to or use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any intellectual property right, publicity, confidentiality, property, or privacy right
- Any claim that your use of the Service caused damage to a third party
10. No Investment Advice
Important Disclaimer: The information provided on the Service is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, financial, trading, or other professional advice.
You should not rely on the information on the Service as a basis for making any investment, trading, or purchasing decisions. We are not:
- Investment advisors or financial advisors
- Registered brokers or dealers
- Providing personalized investment advice
- Recommending any specific products or dealers
Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding any investment or financial decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
11. No Endorsement
The inclusion of any dealer, product, or service on the Service does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee by OunceTracker. We are an independent platform and do not have affiliations with any dealers. The display of dealer information and prices is for informational and comparison purposes only.
12. Service Availability
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice, for any reason. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.
13. User Accounts
If the Service requires you to create an account, you are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
- Ensuring that your account information is accurate and up-to-date
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms or for any other reason we deem necessary.
14. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which OunceTracker operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the jurisdiction where OunceTracker is established.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and OunceTracker regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
18. Waiver
No waiver by OunceTracker of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of OunceTracker to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
19. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.
By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Service.
20. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
21. Acknowledgment
By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Service.