1. Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using WattSage (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site. We may update these terms from time to time, and your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

2. Description of service

WattSage provides free editorial content about home energy storage, solar-plus-storage, vehicle-to-home (V2H) charging, and related topics. The Site is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as professional advice — including but not limited to electrical engineering, financial, tax, legal, or installation advice. Always consult with qualified licensed professionals before making purchasing or installation decisions.

3. Acceptable use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, state, national, or international law
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, our servers, or any other systems or networks connected to the Site
  • Use automated scripts, bots, scrapers, or crawlers to access or collect content from the Site without our prior written consent
  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Site for commercial purposes without our express written permission (brief quotations with attribution are permitted under fair use)
  • Submit false or misleading information through our contact form, newsletter signup, or installer referral request
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site, servers, or networks connected to the Site
  • Use the Site to send unsolicited communications, advertising, or promotional material

4. Intellectual property

All editorial content on this Site — including articles, comparisons, tables, graphs, the WattSage name and logo, and the site design — is the property of WattSage and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. Editorial content is licensed to readers under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0), which permits sharing and adaptation with attribution. The underlying HTML/CSS/JS code is licensed under the MIT License.

Trademarks, service marks, and brand names mentioned on this Site (including but not limited to Tesla Powerwall, Enphase, FranklinWH, LG, SolarEdge, EcoFlow, Jackery, Bluetti, Anker, Emporia, Sense, Lectron, and Amazon) are the property of their respective owners. Use of these marks does not imply endorsement by the trademark holders.

5. Affiliate disclosure and advertising

WattSage is reader-supported and may earn commissions when readers purchase products through affiliate links on the Site. We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and may participate in other affiliate programs. We also display advertising served by third-party networks including Google AdSense. Our editorial coverage is not influenced by affiliate relationships — we recommend products based on their merits. See our full Affiliate Disclosure for details.

6. Disclaimer of warranties

The Site and all content are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE," without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or course of dealing. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or that defects will be corrected. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information on the Site. Pricing, specifications, and incentive program details change frequently and may be out of date at the time you read them.

7. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, WattSage and its authors, editors, contractors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to lost profits, data loss, or business interruption, arising out of or in connection with your use of (or inability to use) the Site or any content on it, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), statute, or any other legal theory, and whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability, so some of the above exclusions may not apply to you.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WattSage and its authors, editors, contractors, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.

9. Third-party links and content

The Site contains links to third-party websites (including Amazon, installer referral networks, and government incentive program sites) and references to third-party products and services. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or quality of these third-party sites. Inclusion of any third-party link does not imply endorsement.

10. Installer referrals

When you request installer referrals through WattSage, we pass your contact information to installer networks who will contact you with quotes. We do not endorse any specific installer and make no warranty regarding the quality, pricing, or workmanship of any installer. You are solely responsible for evaluating and selecting an installer, negotiating pricing, and ensuring the installer is properly licensed and insured in your jurisdiction.

11. Governing law and dispute resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in California, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts. We may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect our intellectual property.

12. Severability

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

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without cause or notice, including if we believe you have violated these Terms. Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

14. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at theowner4747@gmail.com or through our contact page.