Terms of Use & Disclaimer

Effective Date: May 1, 2025 — Last Updated: May 6, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using SVEP Navigator ("the Platform"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use the Platform.

2. Nature of Service

SVEP Navigator is an independent research platform that aggregates, organizes, and presents publicly available workplace safety enforcement data from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The Platform provides analytical context, industry benchmarks, and AI-generated commentary to enhance the accessibility of this public data.

3. Not Legal or Professional Advice

The information provided on SVEP Navigator is for research, educational, and informational purposes only. It does not constitute:

• Legal advice or legal opinion
• Professional safety consulting
• Regulatory compliance guidance
• Insurance underwriting recommendations
• Employment screening or background check services

Users should consult qualified legal counsel, certified safety professionals, or appropriate regulatory agencies before making decisions based on information found on this Platform.

4. Data Accuracy & Limitations

While we strive for accuracy, SVEP Navigator makes no warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, timeliness, or reliability of the data presented. Specific limitations include:

• Data is sourced from DOL public records and may contain errors present in the source data
• Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties; actual assessed amounts may differ after administrative proceedings
• Historical enforcement records may not reflect a facility's current safety practices
• AI-generated analytical narratives, while grounded in source data, may contain interpretive commentary
• Database updates are periodic, not real-time

5. No Government Affiliation

SVEP Navigator is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the U.S. Department of Labor, or any federal, state, or local government agency. References to government data sources indicate the origin of the underlying data, not an endorsement or official relationship.

6. Intellectual Property

The underlying enforcement data presented on this Platform is public domain information from U.S. government sources. However, the following elements are proprietary to SVEP Navigator:

• Platform design, code, and user interface
• Analytical methodologies, risk scoring algorithms, and benchmark calculations
• AI-generated narrative content and editorial commentary
• Database organization, indexing, and search functionality

7. Permitted Use

You may use SVEP Navigator for legitimate research, educational, journalistic, or professional purposes. You may not:

• Scrape, harvest, or systematically download data from the Platform
• Reproduce or redistribute substantial portions of the database
• Use data from the Platform as a sole basis for employment, housing, or credit decisions
• Misrepresent SVEP Navigator data as official government records
• Use the Platform to harass, defame, or target specific individuals or organizations

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SVEP Navigator and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, this Platform or any information contained herein.

9. Data Correction Requests

If you believe any data on SVEP Navigator is inaccurate, please contact us at info@svepnavigator.com with the specific URL and the nature of the error. We will review and, if warranted, correct the information in a timely manner.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. Material changes will be noted with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from the use of this Platform shall be resolved in the applicable courts of competent jurisdiction.