Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms", "Terms of Service") carefully before using the PermitScope website (the "Service") operated by PermitScope ("us", "we", or "our").
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, then you may not access the Service.
PermitScope provides construction permit intelligence services for collecting, analyzing, and displaying building permit data obtained from publicly available sources in North Carolina. The Service is intended for contractors, developers, construction businesses, real estate agencies, investors, and other interested parties.
The current service focuses on Wake County, North Carolina, with planned expansion to other regions. All service features, availability, and expansion plans are subject to change without notice at our sole discretion.
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are responsible for all your activity in connection with the Service.
You are prohibited from:
To access some features of the Service, you may be required to create an account. You are responsible for safeguarding your account information, including your password, and for all activities that occur under your account.
You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
The Service and its original content (excluding data obtained from public sources), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of PermitScope and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the United States and foreign countries.
Building permit data provided through the Service is collected from publicly available sources. We do not claim copyright ownership of this raw data, but the database structure, data presentation methods, and analytical tools are our intellectual property.
THE SERVICE AND ALL DATA, INFORMATION, CONTENT, AND MATERIALS INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH THE SERVICE ARE PROVIDED BY PERMITSCOPE ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
PERMITSCOPE MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE OPERATION OF THE SERVICE OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, OR PRODUCTS INCLUDED ON THE SERVICE. YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.
THE DATA PROVIDED BY THE SERVICE IS COLLECTED FROM VARIOUS PUBLIC SOURCES (SUCH AS COUNTY APIS, GOVERNMENT AGENCY WEBSITES). WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AND UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION; HOWEVER, WE CANNOT AND DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, RELIABILITY, SUITABILITY, OR AVAILABILITY OF ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE. DATA MAY CONTAIN ERRORS, INACCURACIES, BE INCOMPLETE, OR OUTDATED. YOUR USE OF THIS DATA IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
PERMITSCOPE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DECISIONS MADE BY USERS BASED ON INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE. USERS SHOULD INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY ANY INFORMATION BEFORE RELYING ON IT.
PERMITSCOPE USES THIRD-PARTY SERVICES, SUCH AS NOMINATIM, FOR GEOCODING ADDRESSES. WE DO NOT CONTROL AND ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE AVAILABILITY, ACCURACY, OR PERFORMANCE OF SUCH THIRD-PARTY SERVICES.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY APPLICABLE LAW, PERMITSCOPE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. PERMITSCOPE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE, ITS SERVERS, OR E-MAIL SENT FROM PERMITSCOPE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
IN NO EVENT SHALL PERMITSCOPE, NOR ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES, BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM (I) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE; (II) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE; (III) ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICE; AND (IV) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless PermitScope and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees), resulting from or arising out of a) your use and access of the Service, or b) a breach of these 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 try to 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.
We may terminate or suspend your access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.
All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity and limitations of liability.
Certain features of the Service may be provided on a subscription basis ("Subscriptions"). Subscription fees are billed in advance on a recurring periodic basis (monthly or annually). By purchasing a Subscription, you agree to pay all fees associated with your selected plan.
Refund Policy: We offer a 14-day refund policy for new subscriptions, as per Paddle's Buyer Terms. If you are not satisfied with the Service, you may request a full refund within 14 days of your initial purchase. To request a refund, please contact us at support@permitscope.com. After this 14-day period, all subscription fees are non-refundable. We do not provide refunds or credits for partial subscription periods, unused features, or cancelled subscriptions beyond this initial 14-day window.
We reserve the right to modify subscription plans, pricing, and features at any time. Price changes will not affect your current subscription period but will apply to subsequent renewal periods.
You may cancel your subscription at any time. Upon cancellation, you will retain access to the Service until the end of your current billing period, but no refunds will be provided for the remaining subscription period beyond the initial 14-day refund window.
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at support@permitscope.com.
Last updated: 2025-05-29