Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Oil Authority website located at oilauthority.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you must not use the Site. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Oil Authority ("we," "us," or "our").

2. Description of Service

Oil Authority is an international oil and gas industry portal providing news, career listings, rig search tools, a marketplace, company directory, glossary, and live oil pricing data. We aggregate publicly available information and publish original editorial content for informational purposes. The Site is not a licensed brokerage, recruitment agency, or commodity trading platform.

3. User Accounts

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account on Oil Authority.

Certain features of the Site require you to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information when creating your account and to update that information as necessary. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable laws
• Post or transmit content that is defamatory, obscene, fraudulent, or infringes on the rights of others
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its systems
• Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to extract data from the Site without prior written consent
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Site
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code

5. Content and Intellectual Property

All original content published on the Site, including editorial articles, design elements, logos, and software, is the property of Oil Authority and is protected by Canadian and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission.

By submitting content to the Site (including company listings, press releases, and marketplace listings), you grant Oil Authority a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to display, distribute, and promote that content in connection with the operation of the Site.

6. Third-Party Content and Links

The Site may display content sourced from third-party RSS feeds, press releases, and publicly available data. Such content remains the property of its respective owners. Oil Authority provides attribution to original sources and does not claim ownership of third-party content. Links to external websites are provided for convenience only and do not constitute endorsement.

7. Career Listings

Job postings displayed on the Site are sourced from employer career portals and third-party feeds. Oil Authority is not a recruitment agency and does not guarantee the accuracy, availability, or legitimacy of any job posting. Applications are submitted directly through the respective employer's portal. We accept no liability for hiring decisions, employment outcomes, or disputes between applicants and employers.

8. Marketplace

Oil Authority provides a marketplace platform where users may list oil and gas equipment, tools, and services. We do not participate in transactions between buyers and sellers, do not inspect, warrant, or guarantee listed items, and accept no liability for disputes arising from marketplace transactions. Users are solely responsible for the accuracy of their listings and for complying with all applicable trade regulations.

9. Payments and Subscriptions

9.1 Payment Processing

All payment processing on the Site is handled by Stripe, Inc. ("Stripe"). By making a purchase or subscribing to a paid plan, you agree to Stripe's Terms of Service and Stripe's Privacy Policy. We do not store credit card numbers or payment credentials on our servers.

9.2 Accepted Payment Methods

We accept the following payment methods through Stripe: credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay, Google Pay, Link by Stripe, Klarna, and Affirm. By using Apple Pay, Google Pay, or other digital wallet services, you also agree to the respective terms and conditions of those services. All prices are displayed and charged in Canadian dollars (CAD) unless otherwise stated.

9.3 Subscription Billing

Paid plans are offered on a monthly or annual billing cycle. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or the Stripe Customer Portal. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period, and you will retain access to paid features until that date.

9.4 Plan Changes

You may upgrade your subscription at any time. Upgrades take effect immediately, and you will be charged a prorated amount for the remainder of your current billing period at the new plan rate. Downgrades take effect at the end of your current billing period. You will retain access to your current plan features until that date, after which your account will reflect the lower-tier features.

9.5 Refund Policy

Monthly subscriptions: You may cancel at any time. No refunds are issued for monthly subscriptions except where cancellation is requested on the same calendar day as the charge. Same-day cancellation refund requests must be submitted to [email protected] within 24 hours of the charge.

Annual subscriptions: Annual plans benefit from significant discounts compared to monthly billing (up to 30% savings). Due to the discounted nature of annual pricing, no refunds are issued for annual subscriptions except where cancellation is requested on the same calendar day as the initial charge or renewal. Same-day cancellation refund requests must be submitted to [email protected] within 24 hours. After the first day, annual subscriptions remain active until the end of the paid period but are non-refundable.

One-time payments: Verification fees ($5 company claim, $30 basic verification) are non-refundable as they cover administrative review and processing costs.

Approved refunds are processed via Stripe and typically appear on your statement within 5-10 business days, depending on your financial institution. Refunds are issued to the original payment method. We reserve the right to deny refund requests that we determine, in our sole discretion, to be abusive or fraudulent.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, INFORMATION, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. OIL AUTHORITY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

Oil price data, rig activity data, and market information displayed on the Site are provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for trading, investment, or operational decisions. We make no representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such data.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OIL AUTHORITY, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Oil Authority and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Alberta, Canada, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].