Terms of Service

Introduction

Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms,” “Terms of Service”) carefully before accessing or using the website located at www.dot-ready.com (the “Website”) or any services provided by Proverbs Technology, LLC, a Limited Liability Company organized under the laws of Tennessee, United States, doing business as DOTReady™ (“Proverbs,” “us,” “we,” or “our”). These Terms govern your access to and use of the Website, including any content, functionality, services, or digital products offered on or through the Website (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using the Website or Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy (available at https://www.dot-ready.com/privacy-policy), and, if applicable, the End User License Agreement (EULA) for any DOTReady™ Application. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not access or use the Website or Services. Continued use of the Website or Services after any updates to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

These Terms apply to all users, including but not limited to visitors, registered users, subscribers, and others who access or use the Website or Services.

Eligibility

To use the Website or Services, you must be at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts. By accessing or using the Website or Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

Our Services and Pricing

We offer compliance-related services and digital products through the Website. Pricing for our Services is customized based on your specific needs and will be provided in a quote following an assessment of your requirements. Prices quoted do not include applicable taxes, fees, or other charges, which are your responsibility unless expressly stated otherwise. Pricing is subject to change at Proverbs’ sole discretion, and we reserve the right to modify pricing for any Services or digital products at any time without prior notice.

Purchases

Payment Processing

All purchases made through the Website are processed by a third-party payment processor. You acknowledge and agree that Proverbs is not responsible for the collection, use, storage, or security of your payment information by the third-party payment processor. The following payment methods are accepted: bank transfer, ACH, MasterCard, and Visa. You represent and warrant that you have the legal right to use the payment method(s) provided and that all information supplied to us or the third-party payment processor is accurate, complete, and current.

Cancellation Policy

Purchases of Services or digital products may not be cancellable, except as determined by Proverbs on a case-by-case basis. We reserve the right to cancel any purchase at our sole discretion for reasons including, but not limited to, fraud, inaccuracies, unavailability of Services, non-payment, misuse of Services, or violation of these Terms. If we cancel your purchase, we will notify you promptly and issue a full refund of the purchase price paid.

Refund Policy

Except as required by applicable law or as expressly stated in these Terms, all purchases of Services or digital products are non-refundable. Any exceptions to this policy will be determined at Proverbs’ sole discretion.

Subscriptions

Certain Services may be offered through a subscription model requiring regular payments. The standard subscription term is one (1) year, with automatic renewal for successive one-year terms unless canceled in accordance with these Terms. For clients with specific needs, Proverbs may offer longer-term contracts, such as multi-year subscriptions (e.g., two or three years), which may include customized pricing or additional benefits as outlined in the specific agreement. Details of longer-term contracts, including duration, pricing, and terms, will be provided in a separate written agreement tailored to your requirements.

Subscription Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription within thirty (30) days of your initial purchase by contacting us at info@readyfordot.com. Upon cancellation, you will no longer receive the Services provided under the subscription as of the cancellation effective date. For longer-term contracts, cancellation terms will be specified in the separate written agreement, which may include conditions or fees for early termination. Proverbs reserves the right to terminate your subscription for non-payment, misuse of Services, or violation of these Terms, with written notice to you.

Automatic Renewal

Subscriptions, including longer-term contracts, will automatically renew for the agreed-upon term (e.g., one year, two years, or three years) using the payment method on file unless you cancel at least thirty (30) days prior to the renewal date. To cancel automatic renewals, contact us at info@readyfordot.com. No minimum purchase is required to maintain a subscription.

Confidentiality

You agree not to disclose, share, or provide any proprietary or confidential information related to the Website or Services, including but not limited to business processes, pricing, technical specifications, or other non-public information, to any third party without Proverbs’ prior written consent, except as required by law. Unauthorized disclosure of such information constitutes a material breach of these Terms, and Proverbs reserves the right to pursue all available legal remedies, including injunctive relief and damages, to protect its business interests.

Audit Rights

Proverbs reserves the right to audit your use of the Website and Services to ensure compliance with these Terms, including but not limited to verifying that you are not engaging in unauthorized use, copying, or distribution of Services or proprietary information. You agree to cooperate with any such audit, including providing access to relevant records or systems, upon reasonable notice from Proverbs.

Communications

By creating an account or using the Website, you agree to accept and receive electronic communications from us, including via e-mail. These electronic communications may include notices about applicable fees and charges, transactional information, and other information concerning or related to the Website and our Services. You agree that any notices, agreements, disclosures, or other communications that we send you electronically will satisfy any legal communication requirements, including that such communications be in writing.

Compliance with Laws

You represent and warrant that your use of the Website and Services will comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to U.S. federal regulations (e.g., FTC guidelines), state laws, and industry-specific regulations (e.g., Department of Transportation or FMCSA regulations). You are responsible for determining whether the Website and Services are suitable for you to use in light of your obligations under any regulations like HIPAA, GLB, EU data privacy laws (“EU Data Privacy Laws”), United States export control laws and regulations and economic sanctions (“U.S. Export Control Laws and Sanctions”), or other applicable laws. If you are subject to regulations (like HIPAA or FMCSA) and you use the Website or Services, then we will not be liable if the Website or Services does not meet those requirements.

Export Regulation

The Services may be subject to U.S. export control laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Act and its associated regulations. You shall not, directly or indirectly, export, re-export, or release the Services to, or make the Services accessible from, any jurisdiction or country to which export, re-export, or release is prohibited by law, rule, or regulation. You shall comply with all applicable federal laws, regulations, and rules, and complete all required undertakings (including obtaining any necessary export license or other governmental approval), prior to exporting, re-exporting, releasing, or otherwise making the Services available outside the U.S.

Prohibited Uses

You agree that you will use this Website and Services in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. You may not:

• Use the Website or Services for any unlawful purpose or to promote illegal activities;
• Impersonate any person or entity or post any images of another person without his or her permission;
• Bully, “stalk,” intimidate, assault, harass, mistreat or defame any person;
• Post any Content that violates or infringes anyone’s rights, including rights of publicity, privacy, copyright, trademark or other intellectual property or contract right;
• Post any Content that is hate speech, threatening, sexually explicit or pornographic; incites violence; or contains nudity or graphic or gratuitous violence;
• Use the Website or Services for any unauthorized purpose including collecting usernames and/or email addresses of other users by electronic or other means for the purpose of sending unsolicited email or unauthorized framing of or linking to the Website;
• Interfere with security-related features of the Website, including by: (i) disabling or circumventing features that prevent or limit use or copying of any content; or (ii) reverse engineering or otherwise attempting to discover the source code of any portion of the Website except to the extent that the activity is expressly permitted by applicable law;
• Interfere with the operation of the Website or any user’s enjoyment of the Website, including by: (i) uploading or otherwise disseminating any virus, adware, spyware, worm, or other malicious code; (ii) making any unsolicited offer or advertisement to another user of the Website; (iii) collecting personal information about another user or third party without consent; or (iv) interfering with or disrupting any network, equipment, or server connected to or used to provide the Website;
• Sell or otherwise transfer the access granted under these Terms or any right or ability to view, access, or use any Materials; or
• Attempt to do any of the acts described in this section or assist or permit any person in engaging in any of the acts described in this section.

Intellectual Property

The Website, Services, and all content, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by Proverbs, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

DMCA Policy

We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”). If you believe that any material available on or through the Website infringes upon any copyright you own or control, please immediately notify our Designated Copyright Agent at info@readyfordot.com. We may terminate the accounts of repeat infringers.

Indemnification

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Proverbs, and our respective past, present and future employees, officers, directors, contractors, consultants, equity holders, suppliers, vendors, service providers, parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, representatives, predecessors, successors and assigns (individually and collectively, the “Proverbs Parties”), from all actual or alleged third party claims, damages, awards, judgments, losses, liabilities, obligations, penalties, interest, fees, expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and expenses) and costs (including, without limitation, court costs, costs of settlement and costs of pursuing indemnification and insurance), of every kind and nature whatsoever, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, matured or unmatured, or suspected or unsuspected, in law or equity, whether in tort, contract or otherwise (collectively, “Claims”), including, but not limited to, damages to property or personal injury, that are caused by, arise out of or are related to (a) your use or misuse of the Website, Content or Services, (b) your violation of these Terms, (c) your violation of the rights of another, (d) any misrepresentation made by you or (e) your failure to comply with any applicable laws or regulations. You agree to promptly notify us of any third party Claims and cooperate with the Proverbs Parties in defending such Claims. You further agree that the Proverbs Parties shall have control of the defense or settlement of any third party Claims. THIS INDEMNITY IS IN ADDITION TO, AND NOT IN LIEU OF, ANY OTHER INDEMNITIES SET FORTH IN A WRITTEN AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND US.

Disclaimers

Your access to and use of the Website and Services are at your own risk. You understand and agree that the Website and Services are provided to you on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. Without limiting the foregoing, to the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, the Proverbs Parties disclaim all warranties and conditions, whether express or implied, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The Proverbs Parties make no warranty or representation and disclaim all responsibility and liability for: (a) the completeness, accuracy, availability, timeliness, security or reliability of the Website or Services; (b) any harm to your computer system, loss of data, or other harm that results from your access to or use of the Website or Services; (c) the operation or compatibility with any other application or any particular system or device; and (d) whether the Website or Services will meet your requirements or be available on an uninterrupted, secure or error-free basis. No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained from the Proverbs Parties or through the Website or Services, will create any warranty or representation not expressly made herein.

Limitations on Liability

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE PROVERBS PARTIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM: (A) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES; (B) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY PARTY OTHER THAN THE APPLICABLE PROVERBS PARTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DEFAMATORY, OFFENSIVE, OR ILLEGAL CONDUCT; OR (C) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR CONTENT OR INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL PROVERBS’ AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR DIRECT DAMAGES EXCEED THE FEES PAID BY YOU TOWARDS SUCH SERVICES IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

Governing Law, Severability, Dispute Resolution, Venue and Class Action Waiver

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee, without respect to its conflict of laws principles. Any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website or Services must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim arises, or it will be barred. We each agree to resolve any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website or Services through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. Arbitration shall be held in Nashville, Tennessee. Each party will be responsible for paying any AAA filing, administrative and arbitrator fees in accordance with AAA rules. The prevailing party in any arbitration shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, as determined by the arbitrator. Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. This clause shall not preclude parties from seeking provisional remedies in aid of arbitration from a court of appropriate jurisdiction.

If any part of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, then that portion shall be severed, and the remainder of the Terms shall be given full force and effect.

ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. YOU AND PROVERBS WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL.

Force Majeure

Proverbs shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform its obligations under these Terms due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of God, war, terrorism, labor disputes, government actions, power outages, or cyber-attacks.

Miscellaneous

These Terms, our Privacy Policy, and, if applicable, the DOTReady™ End User License Agreement (EULA) constitute the entire agreement between you and Proverbs regarding the use of the Website and Services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings and agreements, whether written or oral, with respect to the Website and Services. Continued use of the Website or Services after any updates to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision. The section titles in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect. The word “including” means “including without limitation.” If any provision of these Terms is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unenforceable, the other provisions of these Terms will be unimpaired and the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed modified so that it is valid and enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by law. Your relationship to Proverbs is that of an independent contractor, and neither party is an agent or partner of the other. These Terms, and your rights and obligations herein, may not be assigned, subcontracted, delegated, or otherwise transferred by you without Proverbs’ prior written consent, and any attempted assignment, subcontract, delegation, or transfer in violation of the foregoing will be null and void. Proverbs may freely assign these Terms. The terms and conditions set forth in these Terms shall be binding upon assignees.

Questions and Complaints

Please contact us at info@readyfordot.com if you have any questions or complaints regarding these Terms.