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title: Terms of Use: How to Read and Use LocalProof
url: https://thelocalproof.com/terms/
updated: 2026-10-29
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Proof of real work, with the source and date.

[For businesses](https://thelocalproof.com/claim/)

- [What counts as proof](https://thelocalproof.com/what-counts-as-proof/)
- [Corrections](https://thelocalproof.com/corrections/)
- [How we make money](https://thelocalproof.com/how-we-make-money/)

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Terms Updated Oct 29, 2026

# Terms of use

The plain rules for using LocalProof.

**Draft, to be reviewed before launch.**

## A record is a dated fact, not a guarantee

A proven line shows what a public source said on the date shown. Permits and reviews show that work happened, not how good it was, and records change. Confirm the license yourself and get the agreement in writing.

## Quote requests

When you send a request, the businesses you choose may contact you about that job. Any contract is between you and the business; LocalProof is not a party to it.

## For businesses

Claimed profiles must be accurate. Paid products add tools only, never a different record or list position. See [how we make money](https://thelocalproof.com/how-we-make-money/).

[Local **Proof**](https://thelocalproof.com/)

Proof that a business actually does the work: permits, review history and public records, each with its source and date. What a business only claims is labelled as a claim.

## Directory

- [All proof lists](https://thelocalproof.com/)
- [Request quotes](https://thelocalproof.com/quote/)

## Proof

- [What counts as proof](https://thelocalproof.com/what-counts-as-proof/)
- [Corrections](https://thelocalproof.com/corrections/)
- [About LocalProof](https://thelocalproof.com/about/)
- [Contact](https://thelocalproof.com/contact/)
- [Data sources](https://thelocalproof.com/data-sources/)
- [Privacy](https://thelocalproof.com/privacy/)
- [Terms](https://thelocalproof.com/terms/)

## Businesses

- [Claim a profile or add proof](https://thelocalproof.com/claim/)
- [Report an error](https://thelocalproof.com/corrections/)
- [How we make money](https://thelocalproof.com/how-we-make-money/)

**How we make money.** Businesses can pay for profile tools and lead notifications, and may pay when you send them a quote request. Money can't add a permit, change a date or move a business up a list. Sponsored placements are labelled.

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