Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to PayScope. These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and PayScope ("we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of payscope.io (the "Website").

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Description of Service

PayScope is a free informational platform that provides salary and employment data for various occupations and geographic locations within the United States. Our service includes:

• Aggregated salary statistics sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) program
• Location-specific salary information for metropolitan areas, states, and national averages
• Salary comparisons across occupations, industries, and geographic regions
• Historical salary trends and employment data
• Educational and informational content related to careers and compensation

Data Source: All salary and employment data presented on PayScope is derived from publicly available government datasets, primarily from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). PayScope aggregates, organizes, and presents this data in an accessible format for informational purposes.

Business Model: PayScope is supported by display advertising, including Google AdSense. By using the Website, you may be shown advertisements that are relevant to your interests.

3. Data Accuracy and Disclaimer

3.1 No Warranty of Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date salary information, PayScope makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any data displayed on the Website.

The salary data presented on PayScope:

• Is based on government surveys and statistical estimates that may have limitations
• Represents aggregated data and may not reflect individual circumstances or specific employers
• May be outdated due to lags in government data collection and publication
• May contain errors or omissions from source data or data processing
• Should not be used as the sole basis for career, financial, or employment decisions

3.2 Informational Purposes Only

The information provided on PayScope is for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute:

• Professional career advice or employment counseling
• Financial, legal, or tax advice
• Guaranteed or promised salary offers
• Endorsement of any particular career path, employer, or industry

3.3 Third-Party Data

PayScope relies on data published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and other government agencies. We do not independently verify or validate this data. Any errors, inaccuracies, or limitations in the source data will be reflected in the information presented on our Website.

4. User Responsibilities and Acceptable Use

4.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old to use the Website. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

4.2 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access or extract data from the Website without prior written permission
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, servers, or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website's operation or servers
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Use the Website to harass, abuse, or harm others
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Website for commercial purposes without express written consent
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices

4.3 Data Usage Restrictions

While the underlying government data is in the public domain, the compilation, organization, and presentation of data on PayScope is protected by copyright. You may view and use the data for personal, non-commercial purposes. Any commercial use, bulk downloading, or redistribution requires prior written permission.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 PayScope Content

The Website and its original content, features, functionality, design, and presentation (excluding government data) are owned by PayScope and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

PayScope Trademarks: "PayScope," the PayScope logo, and other marks displayed on the Website are trademarks of PayScope. You may not use these marks without prior written permission.

5.2 Government Data

Salary and employment data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and other government agencies is in the public domain and not subject to copyright restrictions. However, PayScope's compilation, aggregation, and presentation of this data is protected.

5.3 Limited License

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include the right to:

• Modify, copy, or create derivative works of the Website
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any portion of the Website
• Download (except for page caching) or reproduce the Website in whole or in part

6. Limitation of Liability

6.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

PayScope disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or virus-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any data or content
• Warranties that defects will be corrected

6.2 Limitation of Damages

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL PAYSCOPE, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
• Business interruption
• Personal injury or property damage
• Reliance on inaccurate salary data
• Career or employment decisions made based on Website information

This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if PayScope has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

6.3 Maximum Liability

PayScope's total liability to you for all claims arising out of or related to your use of the Website shall not exceed fifty U.S. dollars ($50.00) or the amount you paid to PayScope in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, whichever is greater. Since PayScope is a free service, this amount will typically be zero ($0.00).

7. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless PayScope, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, and representatives from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use or misuse of the Website
• Your violation of any law, regulation, or third-party rights
• Any content you submit, post, or transmit through the Website
• Your negligence or willful misconduct

8. Third-Party Links and Advertising

8.1 Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not owned or controlled by PayScope. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

You acknowledge and agree that PayScope shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with your use of any third-party websites, content, goods, or services.

8.2 Advertising

PayScope displays third-party advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising networks. We do not endorse, warrant, or guarantee any products, services, or content advertised on the Website.

Your interactions with advertisers and any resulting transactions are solely between you and the advertiser. PayScope is not responsible for any loss or damage incurred as a result of such interactions or transactions.

9. Modifications to the Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice, for any reason. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts or all of the Website without notice or liability.

You agree that PayScope shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Website.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Website will cease immediately. The following sections shall survive termination: Sections 3 (Data Accuracy and Disclaimer), 5 (Intellectual Property Rights), 6 (Limitation of Liability), 7 (Indemnification), and 12 (Governing Law and Dispute Resolution).

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which PayScope operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved through good faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration or small claims court.

11.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. You waive your right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

12. Severability and Waiver

12.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

12.2 Waiver

No waiver by PayScope of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and PayScope regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

14. Force Majeure

PayScope shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, network infrastructure failures, or strikes.

15. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder, in whole or in part, without our prior written consent. PayScope may assign these Terms at any time without notice or consent. Any attempted transfer or assignment in violation of this section shall be null and void.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

By using PayScope, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.