01. Acceptance of Terms
Access to, navigation, and use of the website https://www.hsopetroleum.com and all associated subdomains (the “Site”), as well as the use of any services, digital platforms, products and offerings provided by HSO Petroleum Services (the “Services”), implies full, express, and irrevocable acceptance of these Terms, as well as all policies, annexes, and complementary regulations incorporated by reference. If you do not agree with all of these terms, please do not use the Site or the Services.
02. Corporate Identity
Whenever the term “HSO Petroleum Services” or “HSO” is used in this document, it refers exclusively to HSO Petroleum Services LLC.
No reference to HSO shall be interpreted as a reference to Huron Smith Oil Co., HSO Global LLC, HSO Trade LLC, or any affiliated entity unless such entity is expressly identified in a separate agreement, purchase order, order confirmation or corporate document.
Each affiliated legal entity operates independently and shall be responsible only for obligations expressly assumed in writing.
03. Definitions
For a correct interpretation of these Terms, the following definitions are established:
- Platform or Marketplace: the digital environment operated by HSO for product listings, quotes, orders and marketplace transactions involving industrial products, parts, equipment, tools, safety products and energy infrastructure products.
- Buyer: any person or entity browsing, requesting a quote or placing an order through the Site. Business Buyer means a buyer acting for commercial, industrial or professional purposes.
- Partner, Supplier or Manufacturer/OEM: a third party providing inventory, product information, fulfillment, warranty support or related commercial cooperation under HSO marketplace rules.
- Product: any part, component, equipment, accessory, tool, safety product or energy infrastructure product offered through a listing.
- Listing: a product page, catalog entry or quote page published through the Site.
- Order: a purchase request submitted by a buyer and subject to HSO confirmation.
- Fulfillment: picking, packing, labeling, documentation, dispatch, shipping and delivery coordination.
- Carrier: DHL, FedEx or another qualified carrier selected by HSO or the applicable fulfillment partner.
- Merchant/Seller of Record: the entity legally identified as seller for the transaction.
- Order Confirmation: HSO’s written acceptance of the applicable commercial terms of an order.
- Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA): HSO’s written authorization to return, inspect or process a product.
04. Use of the Site and Services
The User agrees to use the Site and Services solely for lawful purposes and in accordance with good faith, applicable laws, and the provisions of these Terms. The following is expressly prohibited:
- Carrying out any activity that infringes the intellectual or industrial property rights of HSO or third parties.
- Introducing or transmitting viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or any malicious code that may damage, interfere with, or intercept HSO's systems.
- Attempting unauthorized access to HSO's servers, databases, or computer systems.
- Using the Services for phishing, identity theft, or sending unsolicited commercial communications (spam).
- Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling the Software or APIs, except as expressly authorized by mandatory applicable law.
05. Registration and User Account
To access certain functionalities (customer area, transaction history, project management, etc.), the User must create an account by providing truthful, complete, and up-to-date information. The User is solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials and for all activities under their account. HSO reserves the right to suspend or cancel any account that violates these Terms or that, at its sole discretion, poses a risk to security or system integrity.
06. Products, Marketplace and HSO’s Role
HSO Petroleum Services LLC, operates the Site as a digital platform and marketplace for the listing, quoting, purchase and sale of industrial products, parts, components, equipment, accessories, tools, safety products and energy infrastructure products. Unless otherwise stated in the applicable order confirmation, HSO acts as the seller/merchant of record for transactions completed through the Site. Partners, suppliers, manufacturers/OEMs and other third parties may provide inventory, product content, technical information and fulfillment support under HSO marketplace rules and applicable agreements.
Partner-Fulfilled Orders. A product may be physically located in a partner warehouse. HSO may transmit to the applicable partner the information reasonably necessary to fulfill the order, including buyer name, shipping address, phone, email, order number, SKU, quantity and delivery instructions. The partner may ship directly to the buyer. When HSO is the seller of record, HSO continues to administer the contractual relationship with the buyer. The partner must comply with HSO’s service levels, packaging, labeling, documentation, shipping and compliance requirements. Product changes, substitutions, partial fulfillment or alternative shipping methods require authorization under the marketplace process.
Inventory Availability
- Availability displayed in a Listing is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute final acceptance of an Order.
- Acceptance occurs only upon issuance of an Order Confirmation by HSO.
- Inventory levels may change due to inventory synchronization delays, partner stock fluctuations, discontinued products, backorders, supplier restrictions, pricing errors or supply limitations.
- HSO reserves the right to cancel, reject, modify or reschedule any Order prior to issuing an Order Confirmation.
07. Software and Platform License
HSO grants the User a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, limited license to use the digital platforms and Software solely in accordance with the provided technical documentation and for its legitimate business purposes. The User does not acquire ownership of the Software, but only the right of use under the stipulated terms. The assignment, sublicense, distribution, unauthorized modification, or removal of any copyright or proprietary notices is strictly prohibited.
08. API Usage
The APIs that HSO makes available are intended to facilitate interoperability with the Customer's systems. Access is subject to compliance with published rate limits, the confidential custody of security credentials (API keys, tokens), and the prohibition of mass data extraction (scraping) without prior authorization. HSO may monitor usage and suspend access in the event of abusive, fraudulent, or risky activities, without prior notice and without liability.
09. Data Handling and Privacy Regulatory Compliance
HSO processes personal data in accordance with its Privacy Policy and in strict compliance with:
- The Florida Digital Bill of Rights (SB 262), guaranteeing the rights of access, rectification, deletion, portability, and limitation of sensitive data processing.
- The Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA, Fla. Stat. § 501.171), requiring notification of data breaches to affected parties and the Florida Department of Legal Affairs.
- The Mississippi Security Breach Notification Law (Miss. Code Ann. § 75-24-29), requiring notification of personal data breaches to Mississippi residents.
- The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for California residents.
- The principles of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when processing data of European citizens.
- The Customer who inputs personal data into our systems is solely responsible for complying with the data protection regulations applicable to them.
10. Oil & Gas Regulatory Compliance
HSO, as a provider of specialized services to the oil and gas industry, operates under the following federal and state regulations:
- The Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act and regulations of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).
- Regulations of the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board concerning operations within the State of Mississippi.
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations on environmental protection and spill prevention.
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) rules for hydrocarbon transportation.
- Incoterms 2020 of the International Chamber of Commerce and, where applicable, the United Nations Convention on the Carriage of Goods by Sea (Rotterdam Rules).
- The Customer is solely responsible for complying with the specific regulations of its extractive activity. HSO does not provide legal or regulatory advice on oil and gas matters.
11. Intellectual Property and Partner Content License
All Site content, Software, APIs, trademarks, logos, trade names, text, graphics, interfaces, databases, technical documentation and other HSO-owned materials are the exclusive property of HSO or its licensors and are protected by U.S. intellectual property laws and international treaties. No provision of these Terms transfers any ownership right to the User, buyer, partner or supplier.
Partner Content License. Each partner, supplier or manufacturer/OEM that provides images, photographs, logos, trademarks, descriptions, specifications, manuals, videos, technical documentation, manufacturer information, certificates or any other product-related content grants HSO a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license, sublicensable to the extent necessary and transferable only as needed to operate the marketplace, publish listings, process orders, conduct reasonable marketing, provide customer support, manage returns, administer warranties, comply with legal obligations and maintain the product catalog.
The partner represents and warrants that it has all rights, licenses, authorizations and permissions necessary to provide such content to HSO and to allow its use in the marketplace. The partner may not upload or supply content that infringes intellectual property rights, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, image rights, contractual restrictions or third-party rights. HSO may remove content, suspend listings or require documentation where there are reasonable concerns regarding ownership, authorization, authenticity or compliance.
12. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites for the User's convenience. HSO does not exercise control over such sites and assumes no responsibility for their content, privacy policies, or practices. The inclusion of a link does not imply approval, sponsorship, or recommendation.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Mississippi law and applicable federal law, HSO shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages, including, by way of example, loss of profits, business interruption, loss of data, or loss of business opportunities, arising from the use or inability to use the Services. HSO's total liability for any claim shall not exceed the total amount paid by the User in the six (6) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
14. Indemnification
The User agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless HSO, its officers, employees, agents, and successors from any claim, demand, damage, cost, or expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from the breach of these Terms, the misuse of the Services, or the infringement of third-party rights.
15. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed exclusively in accordance with the laws of the State of Mississippi and applicable federal laws of the United States, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) is expressly excluded. Any dispute arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent state or federal courts located in Panola County, Mississippi, the Parties waiving any other jurisdiction.
16. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
Notwithstanding the foregoing, HSO may, at its sole discretion, elect to resolve any dispute through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its then-current Commercial Rules. The seat of arbitration shall be Mississippi, the language shall be English, and the award may be enforced in any competent court.
17. Modifications
HSO reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Modifications will become effective on the date they are posted on the Site. Continued use of the Services after the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. It is the User's responsibility to periodically review the legal content.
18. Contact
For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact:
- Email: legal@huronsmithoil.com
- Customer service: contact@hsopetroleum.com
- General inquiries: contact@hsopetroleum.com
- Technical support: support@huronsmithoil.com
- Phone: +1 (866) 954-5938
- Postal address: 204 Hays St, Batesville, Mississippi, 38606, USA