Terms of Service
BestBuyInsurance.com Terms of Service
By accessing or using our Services (as defined below), you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of these Terms of Use (this "Agreement"). The terms "we," "us," or "our" means bestbuyinsurance.com Services, Inc. (“bestbuyinsurance.com”). The term "Services," means information related to insurance products and procurement.
This Agreement contains a binding arbitration agreement. Which provides that you and we agree to resolve certain disputes through binding individual arbitration and give up any right to have those disputes decided by a judge or a jury. You have the right to opt out of our agreement to arbitrate. See the Legal Disputes section of this Agreement.
- Representations about Customer
You represent and warrant to us that you have the power and authority to enter into this Agreement. You represent and warrant that the information that you provide to us will be current, true, accurate, supportable, complete, and if you provide incorrect or incomplete information it may affect the value of the Services to you.
- User Acknowledgements
Insurance Carriers and Insurance Providers (collectively a "Service Provider") may pay us commissions and fees for services and to be matched with users who use the Services. You acknowledge and agree to this compensation arrangement. In some instances, you might be able to purchase Insurance directly using the Service. We do not make final decisions for any arrangement that you may enter with any Service Provider although we may provide recommendations. You hereby release us of all losses, costs, damages or claims in connection with arising from or related to your use of a Service Provider's products or services. Including any fees charged by a Service Provider.
Quotes are estimates only based on information provided by you, insurance carrier rates, third-party rating services and manufactured insurance carrier rates. Quotes are subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and coverage may be different based on several rating factors. Such as driving record, insurance loss history, and other third-party reports. Quotes do not constitute an offer of insurance, nor is any contract agreement, or insurance coverage implied, formed or bound by the provision of quotes. Final insurance premium quotes and an offer of insurance if any. Will be determined by the insurance carrier providing your insurance policy.
- Intellectual Property with Respect to the Services
The content of the Services is protected by law. Including without limitation, United States copyright law, trademark law, and applicable international treaties. We reserve all rights in and to the Services and all related intellectual property not expressly granted under this Agreement. You may not "mirror" any content contained within the Services without our express prior written consent. Except as stated herein. None of the content may be used, reproduced, distributed, published, displayed, downloaded, or transmitted in any form by any means without our prior written permission.
- Restrictions on use of the Services
You may not rent, lease, lend, sell, redistribute, reproduce or sublicense the Services. You may not copy, decompile, reverse-engineer, disassemble, attempt to derive the source code of, modify, or create derivative works of the Services, or any part thereof. If for some reason these restrictions are prohibited by applicable law or by an agreement we have with one of our licensors. The activities are permitted only to the extent necessary to comply with such law or license(s). You may not exploit the Services in any unauthorized way whatsoever.
- Limitations on Availability
You may only use the Services if you live in the United States and are at least 18 years old. We reserve the right for any reason in our sole discretion, to terminate, change, suspend or discontinue any aspect of the Services. We may also impose limits on certain features of the Services or restrict your access to part of or the entire website without notice or penalty. We make no representation that the Services are available or permitted in any particular location. Use of the Services is void where prohibited. You use the Services at your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with any applicable laws. We may also impose limits on the use or access to the Services as required by law.
- Third Party Offerings
We provide a tool via which you can obtain estimates and certain other information concerning third-party product and service providers Such as Service Providers. We are not responsible for either the availability of these Service Providers or their offerings. Including for any products or services you may obtain by contacting any of them as a result of your use of the Services. We make no guarantees regarding the quotes, fees, terms, rates, coverage or services offered or made available by Service Providers. We do not validate or investigate the licensing, certification, financial conditions or other requirements and qualifications of Service Providers. It is your responsibility to investigate Service Providers. You acknowledge and agree that Service Providers are solely responsible for any products or services that they may provide to you and that we shall not be liable for any losses, costs, damages or claims in connection with, arising from or related to your use of a Service Provider's products or services.
- Authorization to Obtain a Credit Report and Credit Score
You understand and agree that by submitting your information, you are providing us with "written instructions" in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. For us to obtain your consumer credit report and credit score from one of three national credit bureaus, Experian, Equifax or TransUnion. You authorize us to use this credit report and credit score to match you with product and services offered by Service Providers. As permitted under applicable law.
- We are NOT an Insurance Underwriter
We are not an insurance underwriter. Any quote and/or comparisons provided are furnished by the individual insurance companies and are subject to change without notice. A quote should not be construed as a commitment from the Service Provider to actually issue that policy or any other policy to you. We would also like you to know that the quotes presented are based on the information we have requested and you have given us. To purchase a policy, you must enter into a formal agreement with the Service Provider. The Service Provider will review your application, along with other information it may gather from sources. Based on its analysis, the Service Provider will determine the precise premium to charge you. This underwriting process may result in higher or lower premiums than your quote. We have no control of this underwriting process.
- Disclaimer of Warranty
THE SERVICES AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED TO YOU STRICTLY ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. OUR ESTIMATES MIGHT BE WRONG. ALL CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES AND ALL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES INCLUDED ON OR ASSOCIATED WITH THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.
- Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY. WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY, RELIANCE, OR OTHERWISE. FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES, EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN, OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, WILL AT ALL TIMES BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID TO USE BY YOU FOR USE OF THE SERVICES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF DAMAGES OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
- Legal Disputes
PLEASE READ THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION CAREFULLY TO UNDERSTAND YOUR RIGHTS. YOU AGREE THAT ANY CLAIM THAT YOU MAY HAVE IN THE FUTURE MUST BE RESOLVED THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU ARE WAIVING THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY. THE RIGHTS THAT YOU WOULD HAVE IF YOU WENT TO COURT, SUCH AS DISCOVERY OR THE RIGHT TO APPEAL, MAY BE MORE LIMITED OR MAY NOT EXIST.
YOU AGREE THAT YOU MAY ONLY BRING A CLAIM IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. YOU FURTHER AGREE THAT THE ARBITRATOR MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE PROCEEDINGS OR CLAIMS OR OTHERWISE PRESIDE OVER ANY FORM OF A REPRESENTATIVE OR CLASS PROCEEDING.
Arbitration Agreement; Class Waiver; Waiver of Trial by Jury. Please read this Section (“Arbitration Agreement”) carefully. It is part of your contract with bestbuyinsurance.com and affects your rights. It contains procedures for MANDATORY BINDING ARBITRATION AND A CLASS ACTION WAIVER.
Applicability of Arbitration Agreement. All claims and disputes (excluding claims for injunctive or other equitable relief as set forth below) in connection with the Terms or the use of any product or service provided by bestbuyinsurance.com that cannot be resolved informally or in small claims court shall be resolved by binding arbitration on an individual basis under the terms of this Arbitration Agreement.
This Arbitration Agreement applies to you and bestbuyinsurance.com and to any subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, and employees, predecessors in interest, successors, and assigns. As well as all authorized or unauthorized users or beneficiaries of services or goods provided under the Terms.
Notice Requirement and Informal Dispute Resolution. Before either party may seek arbitration. The party must first send to the other party a written Notice of Dispute (“Notice”) describing the nature and basis of the claim or dispute and the requested relief. A Notice to bestbuyinsurance.com should sent to bestbuyinsurance.com, 660 Newport Center Drive #340, Newport Beach, CA 92660, Attn: Legal Department. After the Notice is received, you and bestbuyinsurance.com may attempt to resolve the claim or dispute informally. If you and bestbuyinsurance.com do not resolve the claim or dispute within 30 days after the Notice is received, either party may begin an arbitration proceeding. The amount of any settlement offer made by any party may not be disclosed to the arbitrator until after the arbitrator has determined the amount of the award. To which either party is entitled.
Arbitration Rules. Arbitration shall be initiated through the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), an established alternative dispute resolution provider (“ADR Provider”) that offers arbitration as set forth in this section. If AAA is not available to arbitrate. The parties shall agree to select an alternative ADR Provider. The rules of the ADR Provider shall govern all aspects of this arbitration, including but not limited to the method of initiating and/or demanding arbitration, except to the extent such rules are in conflict with the Terms. The AAA Consumer Arbitration Rules governing the arbitration are available online at www.adr.org or by calling the AAA at 1-800-778-7879. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single, neutral arbitrator. Any claims or disputes where the total amount of the award sought is less than Ten Thousand U.S. Dollars (US $10,000.00) may be resolved through binding non-appearance-based arbitration, at the option of the party seeking relief. For claims or disputes where the total amount of the award sought is Ten Thousand U.S. Dollars (US $10,000.00) or more. The right to a hearing will be determined by the Arbitration Rules. Any hearing will be held in a location within Orange County, California unless the parties agree otherwise. Any judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
Additional Rules for Non-appearance Based Arbitration. If non-appearance arbitration is elected. The arbitration shall be conducted by telephone, online and/or based solely on written submissions; the specific manner shall be chosen by the party initiating the arbitration. The arbitration shall not involve any personal appearance by the parties or witnesses unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties.
Authority of Arbitrator. If arbitration is initiated, the arbitrator will decide the rights and liabilities, if any, of you and bestbuyinsurance.com, and the dispute will not be consolidated with any other matters or joined with any other cases or parties. The arbitrator shall have the authority to grant motions dispositive of all or part of any claim. The arbitrator shall have the authority to award monetary damages and to grant any non-monetary remedy or relief available to an individual under applicable law, the AAA Rules, and the Terms. The arbitrator shall issue a written award and statement of decision describing the essential findings and conclusions on which the award is based, including the calculation of any damages awarded. The arbitrator has the same authority to award relief on an individual basis that a judge in a court of law would have. The award of the arbitrator is final and binding upon you and bestbuyinsurance.com.
Waiver of Jury Trial. THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY RIGHTS TO GO TO COURT AND HAVE A TRIAL IN FRONT OF A JUDGE OR A JURY, instead electing that all claims and disputes shall be resolved by arbitration under this Arbitration Agreement. Arbitration procedures are typically more limited, more efficient and less costly than rules applicable in court and are subject to very limited review by a court. In the event any litigation should arise between you and bestbuyinsurance.com in any state or federal court in a suit to vacate or enforce an arbitration award or otherwise, YOU AND BESTBUYINSURANCE.COM WAIVE ALL RIGHTS TO A JURY TRIAL. Instead electing that the dispute be resolved by a judge.
Waiver of Class or Consolidated Actions. ALL CLAIMS AND DISPUTES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THIS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT MUST BE ARBITRATED OR LITIGATED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT ON A CLASS BASIS, AND CLAIMS OF MORE THAN ONE CUSTOMER OR USER CANNOT BE ARBITRATED OR LITIGATED JOINTLY OR CONSOLIDATED WITH THOSE OF ANY OTHER CUSTOMER OR USER.
Severability. If any part or parts of this Arbitration Agreement are found under the law to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, then such specific part or parts shall be of no force and effect and shall be severed and the remainder of the Arbitration Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
Right to Waive. Any or all of the rights and limitations set forth in this Arbitration Agreement may be waived by the party against whom the claim is asserted. Such waiver shall not waive or effect any other portion of this Arbitration Agreement.
Survival of Agreement. This Arbitration Agreement will survive the termination of your relationship with bestbuyinsurance.com.
Small Claims Court. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either you or bestbuyinsurance.com may bring an individual action in small claims court.
Emergency Equitable Relief. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek emergency equitable relief before a state or federal court in order to maintain the status quo pending arbitration. A request for interim measures shall not be deemed a waiver of any other rights or obligations under this Arbitration Agreement.
Courts. In any circumstances where the foregoing Arbitration Agreement permits the parties to litigate in court, the parties hereby agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located in Orange County, California, for such purpose.
- Privacy
Our Privacy Policy discusses the information that we collect from you when you visit and use our Services, how we share it, and how we use it. It forms a part of this Agreement and is hereby incorporated by reference and by using the Services you consent to it and the collection, use and sharing of information discussed therein.
- Modifications / Updates
This Agreement may be modified by us at any time by updating and posting a new version or by otherwise notifying you of the revised Agreement. By subsequently using the Services you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the version of this Agreement that is in force during such use.