Terms of Use

1. About This Site

SolarRatings.org is a solar-information and lead-generation service operated by DirectSolar.ai. We provide independent editorial reviews of residential solar installers, educational content about solar energy, and a free quote-request tool that connects homeowners with licensed solar installation companies (“Service Professionals”).

We earn referral fees when homeowners request quotes through our site and are connected with a Service Professional. This compensation may influence which Service Professionals appear in sponsored placements, but it does not affect our editorial ratings or rankings, which are determined independently by our research team. See our Privacy Policy for full disclosure.

2. “Request a Quote” — How Your Data Is Used

When you submit a quote request using the estimator on this site, you are directing us to share your name, contact information, property address, and related details with up to five (5) Service Professionals who operate in your area. By submitting the form, you:

• Acknowledge that your personal information will be shared with third-party solar companies for the purpose of providing you with quotes;
• Provide your prior express written consent, as required by the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), to be contacted by SolarRatings.org and the Service Professionals by phone, text message, and email — including calls placed via automated dialing systems or prerecorded messages — at the number you provide;
• Understand that consent to be contacted is not a condition of any purchase; and
• Acknowledge that Service Professionals are independent companies and not employees or agents of SolarRatings.org.

You may opt out of the sale and sharing of your personal information at any time via our privacy request form.

3. Ratings, Reviews, and Editorial Content

Installer ratings and star scores published on this site reflect the independent research and editorial judgment of our review team. They are informational only and do not constitute a professional recommendation, endorsement, or guarantee of quality, price, or service.

User-submitted reviews (where accepted) represent the opinions of individual homeowners and have not been independently verified by SolarRatings.org. We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove reviews that violate our content standards, contain false statements, or include personal information of third parties.

Installers cannot pay to alter, remove, or improve their editorial score or star rating. Sponsored placement designations are clearly labeled where applicable.

4. Disclaimers — No Guarantee of Savings or Accuracy

Solar savings estimates, payback-period projections, and system-sizing recommendations generated by our tools are estimates only. They are based on general assumptions about utility rates, solar irradiance, and equipment performance, and do not account for your specific roof condition, local building codes, utility interconnection requirements, or other site-specific factors. Actual savings will vary.

SolarRatings.org makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or fitness for a particular purpose of any content on this site. Content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as financial, tax, legal, or engineering advice. Consult a licensed professional for advice specific to your situation.

Incentive and tax-credit information (including federal ITC rates and state rebate programs) changes frequently. We update this information regularly but cannot guarantee it is current at the time you read it. Always verify incentive eligibility with your tax adviser and the relevant administering agency.

5. Information You Provide

You represent that all information you submit through this site is accurate, current, and your own. You must not submit personal information belonging to another individual without their express consent. Submitting false, misleading, or fraudulent information may result in your account or access being suspended and could expose you to legal liability.

By submitting content (such as a review or testimonial), you grant SolarRatings.org a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual licence to use, display, and distribute that content on this site and in related marketing materials, with appropriate attribution.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use any automated scraper, crawler, or bot to collect data from this site without our prior written consent;
• Attempt to access, alter, or interfere with our systems, databases, or network infrastructure;
• Use the site to distribute spam, malware, or unsolicited commercial communications;
• Impersonate any person, company, or brand, or misrepresent your affiliation;
• Reproduce, republish, or redistribute our editorial content or installer ratings without written permission; or
• Use this site for any purpose that violates applicable federal, state, or local law.

We reserve the right to block access to users who violate these terms.

7. How Service Professional Matching Works

When you submit a quote request, our system automatically matches your property details and ZIP code against a network of licensed solar installers who have contracted with DirectSolar.ai to receive leads. Matching criteria include installer service territory, license status, and capacity availability.

Service Professionals receive your contact information and property data and are responsible for reaching out to you with quotes. SolarRatings.org does not negotiate, review, or guarantee any quote, contract, or installation offer made by a Service Professional. Any agreement you enter into with a Service Professional is solely between you and that company.

8. Privacy Policy

Your use of this site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. The Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use and share it, and how to exercise your privacy rights including the right to opt out of the sale and sharing of your personal information.

9. Service Availability and “As Is” Disclaimer

This site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the site at any time without notice.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, SolarRatings.org and DirectSolar.ai shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of — or inability to use — this site or any content or services obtained through it.

10. Intellectual Property

All original content on this site — including editorial reviews, scoring methodology descriptions, tool interfaces, and branding — is the property of DirectSolar.ai or its licensors and is protected by copyright. You may share links to our pages and quote brief passages (with attribution) consistent with fair-use principles. Any other reproduction or commercial use requires written permission.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [GOVERNING STATE — to be confirmed by counsel], without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in [VENUE — to be confirmed by counsel].

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We recommend checking this page periodically.

13. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us:

SolarRatings.org / DirectSolar.ai
Email: hello@solarratings.org
Privacy requests: privacy request form or privacy@solarratings.org