Disclaimer
Effective Date: January 10, 2025
Last Updated: January 10, 2025
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Please Read Carefully
The information provided on BackgroundCheckProviders.com is for general informational and educational purposes only. This disclaimer governs your use of our website and services.
1. Not a Background Check Service
BackgroundCheckProviders.com is NOT a background check provider. We are an informational website that:
- Provides comparisons and reviews of third-party background check services
- Offers a recommendation tool to help match users with suitable providers
- Publishes educational content about background checks
- Contains affiliate links to third-party services
We do not conduct background checks, provide background check reports, or process any personal information for background screening purposes.
2. No Professional or Legal Advice
The information on this website does not constitute professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to:
- Legal Advice: We are not lawyers and do not provide legal advice or counsel
- HR Advice: We do not provide employment or human resources consulting
- Compliance Advice: We do not advise on FCRA, EEOC, or other regulatory compliance
- Financial Advice: Our cost comparisons are informational only
Always consult qualified professionals (attorneys, HR consultants, compliance experts) before making hiring decisions or conducting background checks.
3. Accuracy of Information
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties regarding:
- Pricing: Provider pricing may change without notice to us
- Features: Service features may be updated, added, or removed by providers
- Availability: Services may not be available in all states or jurisdictions
- Reviews: User reviews and ratings may not reflect current service quality
- Comparisons: Comparison data may become outdated
Always verify all information directly with the service provider before making a purchase decision.
4. Affiliate Relationships
Full Disclosure: BackgroundCheckProviders.com participates in affiliate programs and earns commissions when you purchase services through our links.
However:
- Our affiliate relationships do not influence our recommendations or rankings
- We evaluate providers based on objective criteria (pricing, speed, features, reviews)
- We disclose all affiliate relationships transparently
- You pay the same price whether you use our links or not
5. Third-Party Services
When you click on links to background check providers:
- You are redirected to a third-party website operated independently
- The third-party provider's terms, privacy policy, and pricing apply
- We are not responsible for the quality, accuracy, or legality of their services
- We cannot guarantee their compliance with FCRA or other regulations
- Any disputes must be resolved directly with the provider
6. FCRA Compliance Responsibility
Important for Employers: If you use background checks for employment purposes, YOU are responsible for:
- Understanding and complying with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
- Obtaining proper authorization from candidates
- Providing required disclosures and notices
- Following adverse action procedures if you deny employment
- Complying with state and local ban-the-box laws
- Consulting with legal counsel on compliance requirements
We provide general information about FCRA requirements but this does not constitute legal advice or ensure your compliance.
7. Recommendation Tool Limitations
Our recommendation tool provides suggestions based on your inputs (company size, hiring volume, budget). However:
- Recommendations are algorithmic and may not consider all your specific needs
- Other providers not recommended may also be suitable for your business
- The tool does not account for industry-specific requirements
- State-specific availability and regulations are not considered
- Your actual needs may require features not evaluated by our tool
Use our recommendations as a starting point, but conduct your own due diligence before selecting a provider.
8. No Guarantee of Results
We make no guarantees regarding:
- The quality or accuracy of third-party background check results
- The speed of background check completion
- Customer service quality from third-party providers
- Resolution of disputes with third-party providers
- Compliance with FCRA or other regulations by third-party providers
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, BackgroundCheckProviders.com and its owners, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for:
- Decisions you make based on information from our website
- Issues arising from your use of third-party background check services
- Errors, omissions, or outdated information on our website
- Legal consequences resulting from non-compliance with FCRA or other laws
- Hiring decisions based on background check reports
- Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
10. Changes to Services and Content
We reserve the right to:
- Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our website at any time
- Update pricing, features, or provider information without notice
- Add or remove providers from our comparisons
- Change our recommendation algorithm
- Update this disclaimer at any time
11. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
12. Use at Your Own Risk
Your use of BackgroundCheckProviders.com is at your sole risk. The website is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind.
You are solely responsible for:
- Verifying information before making purchasing decisions
- Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws
- Selecting appropriate background check services for your needs
- Reading and understanding third-party provider agreements
- Consulting with qualified professionals when needed
13. Contact Information
If you have questions about this disclaimer, please contact us:
- Email: legal@backgroundcheckproviders.com
- Website: backgroundcheckproviders.com
⚠️ Final Warning
By using this website, you acknowledge that:
- You have read and understood this disclaimer
- You agree to use the information at your own risk
- You will verify all information with service providers
- You will consult professionals for legal and compliance advice
- You understand we are not liable for your decisions or outcomes