Terms of Service
Last updated: May 21, 2026
Welcome to BornStateside.com ("BornStateside," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
1. About BornStateside
BornStateside is a directory of products made in the United States, operated by Verified Web Solutions, LLC, a Florida limited liability company. Our proprietary StatesideScore™ rates products on a 1–10 scale based on how completely they are sourced and manufactured in the USA.
2. Use of the Site
You agree to use BornStateside only for lawful purposes. You may not:
- Scrape, crawl, or harvest content in bulk without our written consent.
- Use automated tools to submit product suggestions, reviews, or flags at scale.
- Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the site or its infrastructure.
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when submitting product information.
- Reproduce or redistribute content for commercial purposes without permission.
3. Informational Purposes Only
The content on BornStateside — including StatesideScores™, product descriptions, brand profiles, and editorial content — is provided for informational purposes only. We make reasonable efforts to maintain accuracy, but we do not guarantee that any information is complete, current, or free from error. Do not rely solely on BornStateside to make purchasing or business decisions without independent verification.
4. Affiliate Links
Some product links on BornStateside are affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence StatesideScores™ or editorial decisions.
5. User-Submitted Content
If you submit a product suggestion, flag, or any other content ("Submission"), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, edit, publish, and display that Submission in connection with operating BornStateside. You represent that you have the right to make the Submission and that it is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
6. Intellectual Property
All original content on BornStateside — including the StatesideScore™ methodology, design, text, and graphics — is owned by or licensed to Verified Web Solutions, LLC and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Product names, logos, and trademarks belong to their respective owners and are used on BornStateside for identification purposes only.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
BornStateside is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted or error-free.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Verified Web Solutions, LLC and its affiliates, officers, and employees will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of — or inability to use — BornStateside, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability for any claim arising out of these Terms shall not exceed $100 USD.
9. Third-Party Links
BornStateside contains links to third-party websites, including retailer and brand sites. We have no control over their content or practices and are not responsible for them. Visiting a third-party site is at your own risk and subject to that site's own terms.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of BornStateside after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Sarasota County, Florida.
12. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at hello@bornstateside.com .