Terms of use

These terms describe the basic rules for using Machine Shops Directory. By accessing the site, you agree to use it lawfully and not to interfere with its operation. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

What this directory provides

Machine Shops Directory is an independent reference directory. It is not a machine shop, manufacturer, broker, purchasing agent, engineering firm, certification body, or agent for any listed business. Listings and capability notes are not recommendations, warranties, or a promise that a shop can accept a job.

Information and verification

Listings begin with public place data and capability notes are retained only when an official business website states them, as explained on our Data sources page. Information can be incomplete, delayed, or incorrect. Confirm identity, current hours, equipment, materials, tolerances, capacity, certifications, lead time, pricing, export-control requirements, and commercial terms directly with the business.

Third-party links and maps

Links to listed businesses, Google Maps, and other third-party sites are provided for convenience. Those sites control their own content, terms, privacy practices, offers, and availability. We do not control or guarantee them.

Advertising and analytics

Analytics and any advertising are described in our Privacy notice. We do not ask users to click advertisements, and we do not present paid placement as an editorial recommendation. Advertising does not change capability evidence or inclusion.

Acceptable use

Do not use the site to scrape around technical controls, overload the service, impersonate a business or user, submit unlawful or harmful material, or send confidential technical, export-controlled, payment, or personal information through the contact channel. Automated access must respect applicable law and the site’s technical instructions.

Availability and liability

The site is provided on an “as available” basis. To the extent permitted by law, we disclaim warranties and are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or loss-of-data damages arising from use of the site or reliance on a listing. Nothing here excludes a responsibility that cannot legally be excluded.

Corrections and changes

We may correct, update, merge, remove, or reorganize content and may revise these terms when the site changes. The date above identifies the current version. Report a factual issue at [email protected]; see our Contact page.

These general terms are not a substitute for advice from a qualified lawyer and are written for this directory’s current, limited use.