Terms of Use - GetPhonePlan | GetPhonePlan

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the website getphoneplan.com (the "Site"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use this Site.

2. Service Description

GetPhonePlan provides information about the federal Lifeline program, including:

Provider directories and coverage information
Eligibility guidelines and requirements
Application guides and tutorials
Blog articles about government phone programs
Comparison tools and resources

This information is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice or official program guidance.

3. Not a Government Agency

GetPhonePlan is an independent, privately operated website. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), or any government agency.

4. Not a Service Provider

GetPhonePlan does not provide phone service, sell phones, or process Lifeline applications. All Lifeline applications are processed directly by participating service providers. We provide links to provider websites for your convenience.

5. Accuracy of Information

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, but we cannot guarantee:

The completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of any information on this Site
That the Site will be available at all times or error-free
That provider information, including URLs and plan details, is current

You should always verify information directly with official sources such as the National Verifier, USAC, or your chosen Lifeline provider.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, software, and design, is owned by GetPhonePlan or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may NOT:

Reproduce, distribute, or modify any content from this Site without our written permission
Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without prior consent
Copy or scrape content from this Site for use on other websites
Use any automated tools to access or collect data from this Site

You may download or print content for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you keep all copyright and other proprietary notices intact.

7. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to use this Site for any unlawful purpose or in a manner that:

Violates any applicable laws or regulations
Infringes on the rights of others
Is fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading
Attempts to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data
Interferes with or disrupts the operation of the Site
Engages in automated scraping, spamming, or excessive requests
Reproduces, duplicates, copies, or exploits any content for commercial purposes

Violation of these terms may result in termination of your access to this Site.

8. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including:

Lifeline service providers
Government websites (FCC, USAC)
Other informational resources

These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or guarantee the content, products, services, or privacy practices of third-party sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their own terms and policies.

9. Advertising and Sponsored Content

Our Site displays advertising through Google AdSense and may contain sponsored content. This includes:

Contextual advertisements
Personalized advertisements based on your interests
Affiliate links to Lifeline providers
Occasional sponsored articles or features

Our editorial content is independent and not influenced by advertisers or sponsors. We do not endorse specific providers or products based on advertising relationships. All provider recommendations are based on providing accurate, helpful information to our users.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

Merchantability
Fitness for a particular purpose
Non-infringement
Uninterrupted or error-free operation
Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GETPHONEPLAN AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THIS SITE.

This includes, but is not limited to: lost profits, business interruption, data loss, or costs arising from reliance on information provided on this Site.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GetPhonePlan, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

Your use of this Site
Your violation of these Terms
Your infringement of any rights of others
Your submission of any content to this Site

13. User-Generated Content

Our blog may allow you to submit comments or other content. By submitting content, you:

Represent that you own or have the right to use the content
Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and modify the content
Agree that we may remove any content at our sole discretion

We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of any user-generated content. Users are responsible for ensuring their submissions do not violate any laws or third-party rights.

14. Privacy

Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using this Site, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.

15. Modifications to Terms and Site

We may modify these Terms or any aspect of this Site at any time without prior notice. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of this Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to this Site at any time.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of this Site shall be resolved in the courts of the United States. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

18. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]