Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Open Acre (openacre.co), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the website.

2. Free Tools and Information

Open Acre provides free septic system tools including a pump-out calculator, license verifier, compliance checker, risk assessment, and county requirements lookup. These tools are provided "as-is" for informational purposes only.

3. No Professional Advice

The information provided by Open Acre tools is not a substitute for professional septic system inspection, licensed contractor advice, or legal counsel. Always consult with a licensed septic professional before making decisions about your septic system.

4. License Verification Data

The License Verifier tool pulls data from publicly available Washington State Department of Licensing (L&I) databases. We are not affiliated with L&I and do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this data. Always verify contractor credentials directly with L&I before hiring.

5. Limitation of Liability

Open Acre, its owners, and contributors are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website or the tools provided, including but not limited to septic system failures, property damage, or financial loss.

6. User Responsibilities

You are responsible for the accuracy of any information you provide to our tools. You agree not to use Open Acre for unlawful purposes or in any way that could harm the service or other users.

7. Modifications to Service

Open Acre reserves the right to modify or discontinue the service at any time, with or without notice.

8. SMS / Text Messaging

If you provide a phone number and opt in via our quote request form, Open Acre (a service of Meridian Automation LLC) may send you SMS messages related to your service request. By opting in you agree to the following:

  • Consent: SMS messages are sent only to users who have explicitly opted in via the web form at openacre.co/get-quote. Consent is not a condition of any purchase.
  • Message types: Appointment scheduling, job status updates, quote follow-ups, and support replies.
  • Frequency: Message frequency varies based on your request activity.
  • Cost: Msg & data rates may apply (charged by your mobile carrier).
  • Opt-out: Reply STOP, STOPALL, UNSUBSCRIBE, CANCEL, END, or QUIT at any time to stop receiving messages. Reply HELP for assistance.
  • No sharing: Your mobile number and consent records are not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
  • Sender: Messages originate from Open Acre (Meridian Automation LLC) via a Twilio-provisioned 10DLC number.

9. Contact

For questions about these terms, please contact us at [email protected].

Last updated: April 30, 2026