Terms of Use

Effective Date: 06/10/2025

Introduction

Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise noted, all content and materials on CheapEyeExams.com – including but not limited to text, logos, graphics, icons, images, page layouts, design elements, and associated branding – are the intellectual property of CheapEyeExams.com or are used with permission. These materials are protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws. We retain all rights, title, and interest in and to the website and its content.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use this website for your personal, non-commercial use only. This license does not permit you to reproduce, redistribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any of the site’s content without our prior written consent, except as otherwise permitted by law.

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas submitted to us, whether about this site or related services, may be used by us freely and without obligation. By submitting such feedback, you grant us an unrestricted, perpetual license to use and incorporate it into future improvements or offerings, without compensation or attribution.

User Representation, Registration and Data

User Representation

By accessing or using CheapEyeExams.com, you confirm and agree that:

• Any information you provide (such as during contact form submissions or future account registration) is truthful, accurate, and up to date.
• You will update your information if it changes.
• You are legally able to agree to and follow these Terms of Use.
• You are at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction.
• You will not use automated tools (such as bots or scripts) to interact with the website.
• You will not use this site for any unlawful, abusive, or unauthorized activity.
• Your use of the site complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

If you violate any of the above, we reserve the right to block your access to the site and/or services without prior notice.

User Registration

Some features of CheapEyeExams.com may permit or require registration now or in the future. This includes but is not limited to tasks such as saving favorites, booking tools, or submitting contact information.

If and when you create an account, you agree to:

• Keep your login credentials secure
• Take responsibility for any activity under your account
• Choose a username that is not offensive, misleading, or infringing on others’ rights

We reserve the right to suspend or remove user accounts at our discretion, especially if any terms are violated.

User Data – Data Management and Backup

We may retain certain information you submit through CheapEyeExams.com for the purposes of monitoring site functionality, analyzing usage patterns, and maintaining overall service performance. This may include technical logs or activity-related data associated with your use of the website.

While we take reasonable steps to safeguard and back up site-related data as part of routine operations, you acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for maintaining backups of any content, information, or data you provide or generate through your use of the site.

We assume no responsibility or liability for the loss, alteration, or corruption of any such data. By using this site, you agree to hold us harmless for any such loss and waive any claim arising from damage to or loss of your data.

Prohibited Activities

You agree to use our Site only for lawful purposes and in only in a manner consistent with our mission: helping visitors find affordable eye care options. Misusing the site, its systems, or the content contained therein is strictly prohibited.

As a user of this website, you agree you will not:

• Scrape, harvest, collect or reproduce any listings, provider names, pricing tables, or location-based information from the site for the purpose of building or enriching a competing database, review site, or lead generation tool.
• Use automated tools (such as bots, spiders, or scrapers) to crawl pages, click on links, or imitate user behavior for fraudulent or manipulative purposes (e.g. inflating ad clicks or mimicking real user engagement).
• Collect or store email addresses, phone numbers, or contact form submissions from this site without user consent or for spamming purposes.
• Submit fake, misleading, or unauthorized form entries, especially in the event that we collect user inquiries to pass along to vision care providers.
• Attempt to bypass, circumvent, hijack or otherwise manipulate affiliate links by removing tracking parameters or misusing redirects for your own financial benefit.
• Frame our content within another website or iframe without our express written permission, or use it to mislead users about your relationship with CheapEyeExams.com.
• Interfere with advertisements (e.g., ad-block circumvention, click fraud, or ad injection techniques) or attempt to manipulate how they are displayed or tracked.
• Post, distribute, or transmit any content that is threatening, offensive, obscene, violent or violates another person’s rights.
• Impersonate another individual or business, including pretending to be a vision care provider or affiliate partner.
• Use fake contact details or masked IP addresses to abuse any promotional, form-based, or email opt-in features we may offer.
• Attempt to reverse-engineer or access administrative features of the site, including plugin behavior, form logic, or database structure.
• Upload malicious code, including (without limitation) viruses, spyware, trojans, or any other material designed to harm or disrupt the website’s function or user experience.
• Use this site or its content as part of a competitive commercial enterprise, including building local lead gen sites or PPC ad landing pages that mimic or repurpose our content.
• Violate any applicable local, state, or federal laws, including those related to spam, advertising, privacy, or deceptive business practices.

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action. Appropriate action includes banning users, blocking IP addresses, and reporting violations to authorities if any of these restrictions are breached or violated.

External links, Third-Party Websites and Content

Due to the nature of our site, CheapEyeExams.com may include many links to third-party websites, platforms, or services. We may also display content (such as text, videos, offers, or images) that originates from external sources (“Third-Party Content”). These third-party sites and materials are provided for informational purposes and user convenience only and are often beyond our control.

We do not own, operate, or control these third-party sites or the content they provide, and we do not guarantee their accuracy, reliability, availability, or compliance with any laws. Inclusion of a third-party link or reference is for informational purposes only and does not necessarily mean we endorse or recommend the associated website, service, provider, or offer.

If you choose to visit a third-party website, click on an external or affiliate link, submit personal information, or engage in a transaction outside of CheapEyeExams.com, you do so at your own discretion and risk. Your interactions with those external sites are governed by their own terms of use, privacy policies, and business practices and not ours.

We are not liable for:

• The content or conduct of third-party websites
• Any damages, losses, or disputes arising from purchases, services, or information obtained from those sites
• How third parties collect, use, or store your data

We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy and terms of any third-party site before engaging with it. By using CheapEyeExams.com, you agree that we are not responsible for issues resulting from your use of external links or third-party content.

Site Management

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to manage CheapEyeExams.com in a way that supports its usability, reliability, integrity, function and lawful operation. Specifically, we may, at our sole discretion and without prior notice:

• Monitor the site for any activity or behavior that may violate these Terms or applicable laws
• Take appropriate legal or administrative action against users who breach these Terms, including notifying law enforcement when appropriate or required.
• Restrict, limit, or revoke access to any content or user that we believe poses, or may pose, legal risk, violate policies, or disrupt site function.
• Remove or disable content or files that are deemed excessive in size or otherwise burdensome to our technical infrastructure.
• Take any other actions necessary to ensure the proper, secure, and efficient operation of CheapEyeExams.com and to protect our rights and those of our users and visitors.

These rights are exercised solely at our discretion and without obligation to monitor or act unless legally required to do so.

We reserve the right to update, modify, or remove any part of this website, including the content, features, or services, at any time. We may do this to comply with new laws, improve functionality, or reflect changes in our business direction. We may also discontinue all or part of the website at any time without prior notice. We are not liable to you or any third party for any changes, price adjustments, service suspensions, or discontinuations.

While we strive to keep this site running smoothly, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We do not guarantee this site will be available continuously, or at all. Occasional downtime may occur due to maintenance, system failures, hosting issues, or a variety of other factors beyond our control. You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible for any inconvenience, loss, or damages resulting from temporary unavailability, errors, or interruptions in service.

These Terms do not obligate us to maintain or support the website indefinitely, nor to provide any updates, patches, or future improvements.

Privacy Notice

Please review our full Privacy Notice to better understand how we may collect and use your personal information. By using our site you acknowledge that you have reviewed, understand and agree with our Privacy Notice.

Our site is hosted in the United States. If you access our site from outside of the United States of America with Privacy laws that differ from the applicable laws in the United States, you agree through your continued use of our Site that you are transferring your data to the US and you agree to have your data and information transferred to and processed within the United States of America.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect users of our services to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) and other applicable law, CheapEyeExams.com has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, users or account holders who are deemed to be repeat infringers. We may also limit access to the site and/or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe the intellectual property rights of others, even if it’s a first offense.

DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe content on CheapEyeExams.com infringes your copyright, you may submit a written DMCA notice. The notice must include:

1. A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner;
2. A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed;
3. A description of the material you believe is infringing and where it is located on our site (include URL if possible);
4. Your name, address, telephone number, and email address;
5. A statement that you have a good faith belief the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
6. A statement that the information in the notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Send DMCA notices to:

Email: [email protected]
(ATTN: DMCA in subject line)

Counter-Notification Procedure

If you believe content was removed or access was disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification in accordance with Sections 512(g)(2) and (g)(3) of the DMCA. Your counter-notification must include:

1. Your physical or electronic signature;
2. A description of the material that was removed or to which access was disabled, and the location where it appeared before it was removed or disabled;
3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification;
4. Your name, address, and telephone number;
5. A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court in your judicial district, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notice (or their agent).

Send counter-notices to:

[email protected]
(ATTN: DMCA in subject line)

If a valid counter-notification is received, we may restore the removed content in accordance with the DMCA unless the original complainant files an action seeking a court order.

Corrections, Errors and Omissions

From time to time, the information presented on this website may contain information that may require correction. This includes, but is not limited to: typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions (including details about pricing, availability, provider descriptions, or other content). Pricing and availability information often comes from third parties and is not guaranteed to be accurate.

We reserve the right to correct any such errors or update the information on the site at any time, for any reason we deem appropriate without prior notice.

Electronic Communications, Signatures and Transactions

By visiting this website, sending us emails, or submitting information through any forms or features we may provide, you are engaging in electronic communications. You consent to receive communications from us electronically and agree that any agreements, notices, disclosures, and other messages we send you electronically (whether via this site or email) satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

You acknowledge and agree that your use of this website may involve electronic transactions and records, including any agreements, forms, or consents. You agree to the use of electronic signatures and records in connection with your interactions with this site and waive any requirements for physical signatures, non-electronic records, or paper-based communications under applicable laws.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CheapEyeExams.com, along with our affiliates, partners, officers, agents, and employees, from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from or related to: (1) any content or information you submit or transmit through the website; (2) your use of the site or services offered; (3) your violation of these Terms of Use; (4) any misrepresentation or breach of your stated obligations or warranties; (5) any infringement or violation of another party’s rights, including intellectual property rights; or (6) any harmful or unlawful behavior toward other users in connection with the site.

We reserve the right, at our own discretion and your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any issue for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to fully cooperate with our handling of such matters. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of any such claim, demand, or legal action once we become aware of it.

DISCLAIMER

The content and services provided on CheapEyeExams.com (the “Site”) are offered on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. Your use of the Site is entirely at your own risk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and accuracy.

While we strive to provide helpful and up-to-date information, we make no guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the content on this site. This includes, without limitation, information about eye care providers, exam pricing, availability, promotions, or any other third-party offers or content referenced or linked to.

You agree that CheapEyeExams.com and its operators are not responsible for:

• Any errors or inaccuracies in listings, content, or third-party information;
• Any personal injury, property damage, or other loss arising from your reliance on information found on this site;
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers or stored data;
• Any interruption or discontinuation of the Site’s availability;
• Any viruses, malware, or harmful components transmitted through the Site by third parties;
• Any loss or damage caused by your interaction with third-party websites, service providers, or advertisers linked through the Site.

We do not endorse, guarantee, or warrant any third-party product or service advertised or listed on this Site. Any transactions you engage in with a third-party provider are solely between you and that provider. As always, exercise discretion and perform your own due diligence before engaging with any listed service.

Nothing on this Site constitutes medical advice, and we do not provide healthcare services. Always consult a licensed eye care professional for diagnosis, treatment, or medical questions.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CheapEyeExams.com, its owners, affiliates, officers, employees, or agents shall not be liable to you or any third party for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages — including but not limited to loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses — arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the Website or Services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability for any claim, regardless of the form of action (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise), shall in all cases be limited to the greater of:

(a) the total amount you paid to us, if any, in the six (6) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or

(b) ten U.S. dollars (USD $10).

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on certain types of liability. In such cases, this limitation shall apply to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

California Residents and Users

If you are a California resident and your concern with us is not resolved to your satisfaction, you may contact the California Department of Consumer Affairs for assistance. You can reach their Complaint Assistance Unit by mail at:

1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-112, Sacramento, CA 95834,
or by phone at (800) 952-5210 or (916) 445-1254.

Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

Any disputes shall first be attempted to be resolved informally by direct communication between the affected parties via mail or email. Any formal legal dispute will be resolved through binding arbitration or small claims court in the State of Michigan, unless otherwise required by law.

Contact Us

Feel free to contact us at [email protected]