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Welcome to Backup Power HQ. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of [https://backuppowerhq.com] (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and by our [Privacy Policy]. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
1. Site Operator (Legal Notice)
The Site is owned and operated by:
- Owner / Company: [Legal name or company name]
- Tax ID / Registration: [NIF/CIF or company registration number, and commercial registry details if a company]
- Registered address: [Full address]
- Contact email: [legal@backuppowerhq.com]
(References to “we,” “us,” or “our” mean the operator identified above.)
2. Nature of the Site: Informational Content Only
The Site publishes independent editorial content — guides, cost estimates, comparisons, and educational articles — about home backup power: standby and portable generators, transfer switches, fuels, batteries, and outage preparedness.
Everything on this Site is general information, not professional advice. We are a publisher. We are not your electrician, gas fitter, HVAC technician, engineer, insurer, or financial advisor, and no content on the Site creates a professional-client relationship of any kind. Content reflects our research and opinions as of its “last updated” date and may contain errors or become outdated; specifications, prices, codes, and incentive programs change frequently.
Always verify critical details — product specifications, electrical requirements, code compliance, prices, and incentive eligibility — with official sources, manufacturers, and licensed professionals before making decisions or purchases.
3. Safety Disclaimer (Read This One)
Backup power involves electricity, combustible fuels, and engine exhaust containing carbon monoxide — all of which can cause serious injury, death, and property damage when handled improperly.
- Electrical and gas work described on this Site is described for understanding, not instruction. Installing generators, transfer switches, interlock kits, and gas lines requires licensed professionals in nearly all jurisdictions. Attempting such work yourself may be illegal, may void insurance and warranties, and may kill you or others — including utility line workers, in the case of improper backfeeding.
- Never run any generator indoors, in garages, or near openings. Follow manufacturer instructions and official carbon monoxide guidance (CPSC) without exception.
- Wattage figures, sizing methods, fuel estimates, and cost ranges on this Site are planning estimates, not engineering specifications for your specific installation. A professional load calculation and site assessment are required before any purchase or installation.
- If you smell gas, suspect a CO exposure, or face any emergency: leave the area and contact emergency services — not a website.
You use the information on this Site entirely at your own risk. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we accept no liability for injury, death, or damage arising from actions taken based on Site content.
4. Estimates, Prices, and Third-Party Information
Costs, prices, RPM/consumption figures, incentive amounts, and availability cited on the Site are estimates or third-party data believed reasonable when published, provided “as is” without warranty. Manufacturers change lineups; retailers change prices; governments change tax credits. The current, binding figures are always those of the seller, installer, manufacturer, or agency — never this Site.
5. Advertising, Affiliate Links, and Quote Referrals
The Site is monetized through display advertising, affiliate links, and quote-referral partnerships:
- We display third-party advertising (including Google AdSense). Advertisers do not influence editorial content.
- Some links are affiliate links; we may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. See our [Affiliate Disclosure].
- Quote-request forms connect you with third-party professionals or matching networks; we may be compensated for referrals. Any engagement, contract, pricing, or workmanship is strictly between you and the third party — we are not a party to, and accept no responsibility for, services provided by third parties, including installers reached through the Site.
6. Intellectual Property
All Site content — text, guides, tables, calculators, graphics, and the compilation thereof — is owned by us or our licensors and protected by copyright and other laws. You may view, share links to, and quote brief excerpts of our content with attribution and a link. You may not republish, scrape, or reproduce substantial portions of the Site, or use its content to train commercial datasets, without our prior written permission. Third-party trademarks (Generac®, Kohler®, Tesla®, and others) belong to their respective owners; their appearance on the Site is referential and implies no affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement.
7. Acceptable Use
You agree not to: use the Site for unlawful purposes; attempt to breach its security or interfere with its operation; scrape or harvest content or data at scale; submit false information through our forms; or use our forms to spam third parties. We may restrict access for violations.
8. User Submissions
If you submit content to the Site (cost data, comments, survey responses, corrections), you grant us a perpetual, royalty-free license to use, edit, and publish it in connection with the Site (e.g., anonymized entries in our cost database). Do not submit information you lack the right to share. Personal data in submissions is handled per our [Privacy Policy].
9. Third-Party Links
The Site links to third-party websites (manufacturers, retailers, official resources, partners). We do not control and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or practices. Linking does not imply endorsement.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
11. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE (AND OUR OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, AND CONTRIBUTORS) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR RELIANCE ON ITS CONTENT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. WHERE LIABILITY CANNOT BE EXCLUDED, OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS (US $100). Some jurisdictions do not allow certain exclusions or limitations; in those jurisdictions, the above applies to the fullest extent permitted.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your misuse of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
13. Changes to the Site and These Terms
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time, and may update these Terms. The “Last updated” date reflects the current version; material changes will be noted on this page. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
14. Governing Law and Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of [choose and complete with counsel: e.g., the State of [US state], USA / Spain], without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Disputes shall be resolved in the courts of [venue], unless mandatory consumer-protection rules of your place of residence provide otherwise. If any provision of these Terms is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
15. Contact
Questions about these Terms or legal notices: [legal@backuppowerhq.com] · [Mailing address]