01. Acceptance of Terms
Access to, navigation, and use of the website https://www.huronsmithoil.com and all associated subdomains (the “Site”), as well as the use of any services, digital platforms, petroleum and natural gas products, logistical services, technical consulting, and other offerings provided by HSO (the “Services”), implies full, express, and irrevocable acceptance of these Terms, as well as all policies, annexes, and complementary regulations incorporated by reference. If you do not agree with all of these terms, please do not use the Site or the Services.
02. Corporate Identity
Whenever the term “Huron Smith Oil” or “HSO” is used in this document, it refers exclusively to Huron Smith Oil Co. Inc. Any right, obligation, limitation, or liability set forth in these Terms applies only to that entity, unless a written agreement expressly provides otherwise.
03. Definitions
For a correct interpretation of these Terms, the following definitions are established:
- Services: includes, but is not limited to, access to the Site, acquisition and supply of petroleum products and natural gas, transportation and logistical services, digital management platforms, software, APIs, specialized technical consulting, and any other product or service offered by HSO.
- Software: any application, platform, interface, object and source code, module, or library that HSO licenses to the User for account management, order tracking, or access to commercial information.
- API: a set of protocols, endpoints, and tools for system integration that HSO makes available, including technical documentation, access tokens, and usage limits.
- Data: all information, including personal data, metadata, logs, and content uploaded or generated through the Services.
- Applicable Law: the laws in force in the State of Mississippi, as well as applicable federal laws of the United States of America, expressly including oil and gas industry regulations, federal international trade rules, and applicable international privacy standards.
04. Use of the Site and Services
The User agrees to use the Site and Services solely for lawful purposes and in accordance with good faith, applicable laws, and the provisions of these Terms. The following is expressly prohibited:
- Carrying out any activity that infringes the intellectual or industrial property rights of HSO or third parties.
- Introducing or transmitting viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or any malicious code that may damage, interfere with, or intercept HSO's systems.
- Attempting unauthorized access to HSO's servers, databases, or computer systems.
- Using the Services for phishing, identity theft, or sending unsolicited commercial communications (spam).
- Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling the Software or APIs, except as expressly authorized by mandatory applicable law.
05. Registration and User Account
To access certain functionalities (customer area, transaction history, shipment management, etc.), the User must create an account by providing truthful, complete, and up-to-date information. The User is solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials and for all activities under their account. HSO reserves the right to suspend or cancel any account that violates these Terms or that, at its sole discretion, poses a risk to security or system integrity.
06. Products and Services; general terms of sale
The acquisition of any product or service shall be governed by these Terms and, additionally, by the Terms and Conditions of Sale and the Refund Policy. Prices are expressed in U.S. dollars (USD) and do not include taxes, duties, freight, or insurance unless expressly stated otherwise. Payments are processed through PCI-DSS certified gateways, and HSO does not store full payment card data. Delivery of physical products is governed by the Incoterms 2020 agreed in the order confirmation, and delivery times are estimates.
07. Software and Platform License
HSO grants the User a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, limited license to use the digital platforms and Software solely in accordance with the provided technical documentation and for its legitimate business purposes. The User does not acquire ownership of the Software, but only the right of use under the stipulated terms. The assignment, sublicense, distribution, unauthorized modification, or removal of any copyright or proprietary notices is strictly prohibited.
08. API Usage
The APIs that HSO makes available are intended to facilitate interoperability with the Customer’s systems. Access is subject to compliance with published rate limits, the confidential custody of security credentials (API keys, tokens), and the prohibition of mass data extraction (scraping) without prior authorization. HSO may monitor usage and suspend access in the event of abusive, fraudulent, or risky activities, without prior notice and without liability.
09. Data Handling and Privacy Regulatory Compliance
HSO processes personal data in accordance with its Privacy Policy and in strict compliance with:
- The Florida Digital Bill of Rights (SB 262), guaranteeing the rights of access, rectification, deletion, portability, and limitation of sensitive data processing.
- The Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA, Fla. Stat. § 501.171), requiring notification of data breaches to affected parties and the Florida Department of Legal Affairs.
- The Mississippi Security Breach Notification Law (Miss. Code Ann. § 75-24-29), requiring notification of personal data breaches to Mississippi residents.
- The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for California residents.
- The principles of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when processing data of European citizens.
- The Customer who inputs personal data into our systems is solely responsible for complying with the data protection regulations applicable to them.
10. Oil & Gas Regulatory Compliance
HSO, as a supplier of products and services to the oil and gas industry, operates under the following federal and state regulations:
- The Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act and regulations of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).
- Regulations of the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board concerning operations within the State of Mississippi.
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations on environmental protection and spill prevention.
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) rules for hydrocarbon transportation.
- Incoterms 2020 of the International Chamber of Commerce and, where applicable, the United Nations Convention on the Carriage of Goods by Sea (Rotterdam Rules).
- The Customer is solely responsible for complying with the specific regulations of its extractive activity. HSO does not provide legal or regulatory advice on oil and gas matters.
11. Intellectual Property
All contents of the Site, Software, APIs, trademarks, logos, trade names, texts, graphics, and other elements are the exclusive property of HSO or its licensors, and are protected by U.S. intellectual property laws (including the Lanham Act and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act) and international treaties. No provision of these Terms transfers any ownership right to the User.
12. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites for the User’s convenience. HSO does not exercise control over such sites and assumes no responsibility for their content, privacy policies, or practices. The inclusion of a link does not imply approval, sponsorship, or recommendation.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Mississippi law and applicable federal law, HSO shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages, including, by way of example, loss of profits, business interruption, loss of data, or loss of business opportunities, arising from the use or inability to use the Services. HSO’s total liability for any claim shall not exceed the total amount paid by the User in the six (6) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
14. Indemnification
The User agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless HSO, its officers, employees, agents, and successors from any claim, demand, damage, cost, or expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from the breach of these Terms, the misuse of the Services, or the infringement of third-party rights.
15. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed exclusively in accordance with the laws of the State of Mississippi and applicable federal laws of the United States, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) is expressly excluded. Any dispute arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent state or federal courts located in Panola County, Mississippi, the Parties waiving any other jurisdiction.
16. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
Notwithstanding the foregoing, HSO may, at its sole discretion, elect to resolve any dispute through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its then-current Commercial Rules. The seat of arbitration shall be Mississippi, the language shall be English, and the award may be enforced in any competent court.
17. Modifications
HSO reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Modifications will become effective on the date they are posted on the Site. Continued use of the Services after the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. It is the User’s responsibility to periodically review the legal content.
18. Contact
For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact:
- Email: legal@huronsmithoil.com
- Customer service: customerservice@huronsmithoil.com
- General inquiries: contact@huronsmithoil.com
- Technical support: support@huronsmithoil.com
- Phone: +1 (866) 954-5938
- Postal address: 204 Hays St, Batesville, Mississippi, 38606, USA