Terms of Use

Last updated: October 1, 2026

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the The Cleaning Trade website (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

About this publication

The Cleaning Trade is an independent editorial publication. Articles are written for professionals in the industries we cover. The Site is operated on publishing infrastructure provided by Peekscribe; Peekscribe is not the author of our stories unless we say otherwise.

Informational content only

Stories, charts, tables, and other content on the Site are provided for general information. They are not legal, engineering, financial, tax, or safety advice, and they are not a substitute for your own judgment, specifications, or professional counsel. Regulations, tariffs, and product requirements change. Check primary sources and your own advisors before you rely on a figure or conclusion.

Accuracy and corrections

We work from documented sources and correct material errors when we find them. If you believe something on the Site is wrong, send the page, the figure, and your source to editorial@thecleaningtrade.com. We will review it and update or clarify the story when appropriate.

Intellectual property

The Site, including its design, branding, and editorial content, is owned by or licensed to the publication operator unless otherwise noted. You may read and link to our stories. You may not copy, scrape, republish, or distribute substantial portions of the Site for commercial use without written permission, except as allowed by applicable law (such as brief quotation with attribution).

Acceptable use

You agree not to:

• Use the Site in violation of law or in a way that harms others;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its systems, or related accounts;
• Interfere with the Site's operation, including through automated scraping at a rate that impairs service;
• Submit false, misleading, defamatory, or infringing material to the editorial desk;
• Misrepresent your affiliation with The Cleaning Trade or our sources.

Third-party links and sources

Stories may link to government filings, manufacturers, trade groups, or other third parties. Those links are provided for reference. We do not control third-party sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

Disclaimer of warranties

The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available." To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Cleaning Trade and its operators, contributors, and service providers will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for lost profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities, arising from or related to your use of the Site or reliance on its content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or the Site will not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars (US $100) or the amount you paid us to access the Site in the twelve months before the claim, if any, whichever is greater.

Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the publication operator and its service providers from claims, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your misuse of the Site or your violation of these Terms.

Changes

We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date will change when we do. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

General

If any provision of these Terms is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. These Terms are the entire agreement between you and us regarding use of the Site. Our failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver of our right to do so later.

Contact

Questions about these Terms: editorial@thecleaningtrade.com.