Website Terms of Service and Operational Disclaimers
Effective Date: October 12, 2026
Last Updated: October 12, 2026
Please review these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using the website https://sarasotafldraincleaning.com/ (the "Site") or utilizing the referral dispatch services operated by Sarasota FL Drain Cleaning Referral Network ("we", "us", or "our").
By accessing this Site, dialing our telephone dispatch hotline at (941) 541-0159, or submitting a service inquiry form, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms in their entirety, you must immediately discontinue use of this Site and its associated referral services.
1. Referral Service Operational Model and FTC Disclosures
CRITICAL NOTICE: sarasotafldraincleaning.com operates solely as a free referral service connecting property owners, managers, and tenants with independent local plumbing contractors and drain cleaning specialists.
- We Are Not a Licensed Plumbing Contractor: sarasotafldraincleaning.com is not a plumbing contractor, does not hold a Florida state plumbing license, does not employ plumbing technicians directly, and does not perform physical drain cleaning, snaking, hydro jetting, camera inspections, or plumbing repairs.
- Independent Contractor Relationships: All contractors referred through this Site or our dispatch hotline are autonomous, independent third-party service providers. Each contractor operates under their own commercial business entity, Florida state licensing (such as Certified Plumbing Contractor or Registered Plumbing Contractor licenses issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation), commercial general liability insurance, and municipal permits.
- No Agency or Employment: No joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between sarasotafldraincleaning.com and any independent contractor participating in our referral network.
- Commercial Referral Compensation: We may receive referral fees, lead generation compensation, or marketing fees from participating independent contractors when consumers place phone calls or submit inquiries through our platform.
2. No Warranties or Endorsements of Contractor Work
While we strive to connect property owners with experienced, reputable specialists, we do not guarantee, endorse, warrant, or assume liability for the quality, safety, legality, timeliness, or outcome of any services performed by independent contractors.
- Independent Verification: It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify contractor qualifications, active licensing status, commercial insurance coverage, and municipal permit requirements prior to authorizing work or executing a contract. You may verify Florida plumbing contractor licenses through the official Florida DBPR online portal (myfloridalicense.com).
- Direct Contractor Agreement: Any contract, estimate, warranty, guarantee, or financial transaction for drain cleaning or plumbing repairs is entered into solely between you (the customer) and the independent service contractor. We are not a party to any agreement between you and a contractor.
- Dispute Resolution: In the event of property damage, workmanship dissatisfaction, billing disputes, or project delays arising from an independent contractor's performance, you agree that your sole legal recourse is directly against that independent contractor, and not against sarasotafldraincleaning.com, its owners, operators, or affiliates.
3. Estimations and Pricing Disclaimer
Any pricing ranges, cost figures, or diagnostic fee estimates displayed on this Site (including our drain cleaning cost guide) or discussed by dispatch coordinators are provided strictly for general budgeting and educational reference.
- Non-Binding Figures: Website figures do not constitute formal binding quotes, fixed-price contracts, or guarantees of contractor pricing.
- On-Site Assessment Required: Actual drain cleaning costs vary significantly based on on-site property conditions, pipe accessibility (exterior cleanout versus toilet pull versus roof vent access), blockage composition (grease, roots, mineral scale, foreign objects), pipe age and metallurgy, line length, and the specific machinery required.
- Itemized Written Quotes: Independent contractors evaluate your system on-site and provide a formal, itemized written estimate prior to commencing diagnostic testing or physical clearing. Customers must approve quotes before work begins.
4. Diagnostic Scope Versus Permitted Plumbing Repairs
Consumers must understand the regulatory and practical distinction between routine drain clearing and structural plumbing repairs:
- Routine Drain Clearing: Non-invasive mechanical cabling, augering, high-pressure water jetting, and optical video camera inspections represent maintenance and diagnostic procedures designed to clear blockages and evaluate internal pipe conditions without altering permanent structural plumbing infrastructure.
- Permitted Structural Plumbing Repairs: If diagnostic camera inspection reveals that an underground sewer pipe is fractured, collapsed, heavily corroded, bellied, or structurally compromised, subsequent physical excavation, pipe replacement, slab trenching, or trenchless lining represents permitted plumbing work. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 489, permanent plumbing modifications must be performed by licensed plumbing contractors holding appropriate municipal permits issued by the City of Sarasota or Sarasota County.
5. Permitted Use of Website Content
All text, graphics, logos, layouts, design tokens, and technical documentation published on this Site are the intellectual property of sarasotafldraincleaning.com and are protected by United States and international copyright laws.
- Limited License: You are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive license to view and print website content solely for personal, non-commercial use in researching drain cleaning services for your property.
- Prohibited Conduct: You may not copy, reproduce, scrape, harvest, modify, distribute, republish, or commercially exploit any content from this Site without our prior written consent. Automated scraping of content, phone numbers, or code is strictly prohibited.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall sarasotafldraincleaning.com, its owners, operators, officers, directors, employees, affiliates, or agents be liable to you or any third party for:
- Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your access to or inability to use this Site;
- Any property damage, water damage, structural destruction, biohazard contamination, or personal injury resulting from services performed by an independent contractor referred through this Site;
- Any acts, omissions, negligence, misconduct, misrepresentations, or delays of any independent contractor;
- Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in website educational content, pricing guides, or service descriptions.
In jurisdictions where the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages is restricted by law, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable state law, not to exceed one hundred United States dollars ($100.00).
7. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless sarasotafldraincleaning.com, its owners, directors, officers, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms;
- Your interaction, agreement, or dispute with any independent contractor referred through this platform;
- Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights;
- Any information or inquiry you submit through our Site.
8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and any disputes arising out of or related to this Site or our referral dispatch services shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be instituted exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Sarasota County, Florida, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.
9. Severability and Complete Agreement
If any provision of these Terms is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and sarasotafldraincleaning.com regarding the subject matter herein.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding these Terms of Service or wish to reach our administrative office, please contact us:
Sarasota FL Drain Cleaning Referral Network
Attention: Legal and Compliance Department
1990 Main St, Suite 750
Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (941) 541-0159
Email: dispatch@sarasotafldraincleaning.com