Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using CostcoGasHours.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

2. Independent Directory — Not Affiliated with Costco

CostcoGasHours.com is an independent information directory and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or operated by Costco Wholesale Corporation.

All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. "Costco" and "Kirkland Signature" are registered trademarks of Costco Wholesale Corporation. The use of these names on this Site is for identification and reference purposes only and does not imply any association with or approval by Costco Wholesale Corporation.

3. Accuracy of Information

While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date information, we cannot guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of any content on the Site. Gas prices, operating hours, and station availability change frequently without notice.

All information is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. You should independently verify gas prices and hours at your local station before making travel decisions based on information displayed on this Site.

4. User Contributions

Users may submit fuel price reports to the Site. By submitting information, you agree that:

• The information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
• You will not submit false, misleading, or manipulated data.
• You will not submit prices that are fabricated or intended to mislead other users.
• We reserve the right to review, modify, or remove any submitted data at our sole discretion.
• You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to display, modify, and distribute your submissions as part of the Site.

5. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Use automated bots, scrapers, or scripts to extract data from the Site in bulk without our prior written consent.
• Submit spam, false, or misleading price reports.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its underlying systems.
• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, state, national, or international law.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.

6. Intellectual Property

The Site's design, code, editorial content, and original data compilation are owned by CostcoGasHours.com and are protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

Station location data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors and made available under the Open Database License (ODbL). Any use of this data must comply with the ODbL.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (including Google Maps) and may display data retrieved from third-party APIs (including the Google Places API). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any third-party sites or services. Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies.

8. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall CostcoGasHours.com, its operators, or contributors be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Site or any content or services available through the Site. This includes, without limitation, damages for lost profits, loss of data, or business interruption, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. DMCA / Copyright Complaints

If you believe that content on this Site infringes your copyright, please send a notice to privacy@costcogashours.com with the following information: (1) a description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed; (2) a description of where the infringing material is located on the Site; (3) your contact information; (4) a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized; and (5) a statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf.

10. Modifications to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the applicable courts.