Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using the Solar Installers Near Me website at solarinstallersnear.me, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use this site. Your continued use of this site after any updates to these terms constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

These terms apply to all visitors and users of this site, including users who submit the lead form, users who browse informational content, and users who contact us directly.

2. What this service is

Solar Installers Near Me is an independent solar advisory network. We provide free in-home assessments, compare proposals from vetted installer partners on your behalf, and help you navigate local incentives and financing options.

We are not a solar panel manufacturer. We are not a single-brand installer. We do not install solar panels ourselves. We do not finance solar installations directly. Our role is to act as an independent advisor in your interest, not as a sales representative for any particular brand or installer.

By using this site and requesting an assessment, you understand that you will receive contact from a Solar Installers Near Me advisor, and may receive one or more competing installation proposals from our vetted installer partners. You are under no obligation to proceed with any proposal.

3. Not financial, tax, or legal advice

All content on this site, including estimated savings, payback periods, loan payment illustrations, incentive summaries, and tax credit information, is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, tax, legal, or investment advice.

Your specific tax situation, financing eligibility, electricity rate structure, and local incentive eligibility will affect your actual savings and returns. We strongly encourage you to consult a qualified tax professional, certified financial planner, or attorney before making any solar investment decision based in part on information from this site.

Nothing on this site constitutes a solicitation to invest in any security, fund, or financial product.

4. Estimates are not quotes or guarantees

Any information provided on this site about system size, cost, savings potential, payback period, or production estimates is a preliminary estimate only. Estimates are based on publicly available average data and the information you provide in the lead form.

What a site estimate provides

A ballpark system size based on your stated bill range and location
A rough range of typical installation costs for that system size in your region
An illustration of what solar could do for a homeowner in your situation
A starting point for your in-home assessment conversation

What requires an on-site assessment and written proposal

A binding price for installation work
A production guarantee tied to your specific roof orientation, shading, and panel placement
A confirmed savings amount based on your actual rate schedule
A warranty commitment covering workmanship and equipment

Solar Installers Near Me expressly disclaims any representation that a site estimate is an offer, binding price, or guarantee of savings. Binding commitments arise only from written contracts between you and a licensed installer.

5. Incentive and policy information is time-sensitive

Incentive programs, utility net-metering policies, federal and state tax credits, rebates, and financing programs change frequently. Information on this site reflects conditions at the time the page was written and may not reflect the current state of any program.

The authoritative source for current state incentive availability is the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency, available at dsire.org. Your advisor will review current incentive availability for your state and utility at the time of your assessment.

Solar Installers Near Me makes no warranty that any incentive program described on this site is currently available, fully funded, or applicable to your specific situation.

6. Advisor and installer relationship

Solar Installers Near Me works with a network of licensed independent installer partners. These installers are separate legal entities. They hold their own licenses, bonds, and insurance.

Equipment and workmanship warranties on any installation are provided by the installer and the equipment manufacturer, not by Solar Installers Near Me. Solar Installers Near Me is not a party to any installation contract you enter into with an installer partner and is not responsible for the performance of any installed system.

We vet our installer partners for licensing, insurance, and customer satisfaction standing before adding them to our network. However, vetting does not create a guarantee by Solar Installers Near Me of any installer's workmanship or financial stability.

7. Federal tax credits for 2026

This section restates the status of federal solar tax credits as a term of service because misrepresentation of available credits is a documented industry problem that harms homeowners.

Federal solar tax credit status as of June 2026

Residential solar credit (Section 25D): Expired December 31, 2025. Solar Installers Near Me does not represent to any residential customer that a 30% or 26% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit is available for residential solar installations placed in service in 2026.

Commercial Investment Tax Credit (Section 48E): Applies to commercial and business property only. Status subject to change. If you are inquiring about a commercial or agricultural installation, verify the current status of Section 48E with a qualified tax advisor before making any decision that relies on this credit.

Commercial solar projects must begin construction by July 4, 2026 to qualify for the 30 percent Section 48E federal tax credit. After that date, the system must be placed in service by December 31, 2027.

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Any advisor, installer, or piece of content that represents a 30% or 26% federal residential solar tax credit as available in 2026 is providing inaccurate information. If you encounter this from any party in the assessment process, that is a red flag worth investigating with a tax professional.

8. Your responsibilities

When using this site and submitting a lead form, you represent that:

You are at least 18 years old.
The information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
You are authorized to request a solar assessment for the property you identify.
You are not submitting the form on behalf of another person without their knowledge and consent.
You will not use this site or our services for any unlawful purpose.

You agree not to attempt to reverse-engineer, scrape at scale, or interfere with the operation of this site. Automated submissions to the lead form are prohibited.

9. Intellectual property

All content on this site, including text, graphics, and educational guides, is the property of Solar Installers Near Me or its licensors. You may access this content for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, or create derivative works from any site content without prior written permission.

10. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Solar Installers Near Me and its officers, directors, employees, and advisors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this site or the advisory services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to this site or the services, regardless of the theory of liability, shall not exceed the amount, if any, you paid to Solar Installers Near Me in connection with the matter giving rise to the claim. Because our advisory consultation is provided at no cost, this may result in a limitation of zero in many circumstances.

This limitation of liability does not apply to claims arising from gross negligence, willful misconduct, or fraud, or to claims that cannot be limited under applicable law.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Solar Installers Near Me and its officers, directors, employees, and advisors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to your use of this site in violation of these terms, your provision of inaccurate information on the lead form, or your violation of any applicable law.

12. Disclaimer of warranties

This site and all content and services provided through it are offered on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, completeness, or non-infringement.

We make no warranty that this site will be available without interruption, free from errors, or free from viruses or other harmful components. We make no warranty as to the results that may be obtained from using the information on this site.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so some of the above exclusions may not apply to you.

13. Third-party links and services

This site links to and uses the following third-party services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party service.

Service	Role on this site
Web3Forms Pro	Processes lead form submissions and photo uploads. Governed by Web3Forms privacy policy and terms.
Google Analytics 4	Provides traffic and behavior analytics. Governed by Google Analytics Terms of Service.
Microsoft Clarity	Provides heatmap and session recording analytics. Governed by Microsoft's Privacy Statement.
DSIRE (dsire.org)	Linked as the authoritative source for state solar incentive information. Operated by N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center under U.S. Dept. of Energy funding. We do not control the accuracy of DSIRE data.
Financing partner sites	If your advisor presents financing options, the lender's own website and terms govern any financing application. Solar Installers Near Me is not a lender and does not underwrite any loan.

14. Governing law and dispute resolution

The governing law, venue, and dispute resolution provisions for these terms are to be set by legal counsel before go-live. The placeholder below marks where these provisions will appear.

Pending attorney sign-off

Governing law: [State jurisdiction - TO BE SET BY COUNSEL]
Venue: [County/court - TO BE SET BY COUNSEL]
Dispute resolution: [Arbitration, mediation, or litigation - TO BE SET BY COUNSEL]
Class action waiver: [To be included or excluded per counsel recommendation]

15. Effective date and changes

We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. When we do, we will update the "last updated" date below. Material changes will be indicated with a notice on the site. Your continued use of the site after any change to these terms constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Effective date: 2026-06-29
Last updated: 2026-06-29

Current draft. Pending attorney sign-off before go-live. See legal-review-packet.md, Section 6.