Terms of Service

Effective Date: March 23, 2026 — Last Updated: March 23, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at stenoscout.com (the "Site"), operated by StenoScout ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Site.

These Terms apply to all visitors, attorneys, legal professionals, court reporters, and any other users of the Site (collectively, "you" or "users"). We may update these Terms from time to time; the "Last Updated" date above reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

1. Description of Service

StenoScout is an online directory that helps attorneys and litigation teams locate and evaluate court reporters across the United States. The Site aggregates publicly available business information, allows service providers to claim and manage their listings, and enables visitors to submit quote requests directly to listed providers.

We do not employ, endorse, or guarantee any court reporter listed on the Site. We are not a party to any agreement between you and a service provider, and we do not participate in the actual delivery of deposition videography or any related litigation support services.

2. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. Specifically, you agree not to:

Use the Site to transmit any material that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, invasive of privacy, or otherwise objectionable
Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through quote request forms, listing claims, or any other Site feature
Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely represent your affiliation with any person or entity
Use automated scripts, bots, scrapers, or other automated means to access the Site or extract data from it without our prior written consent
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, its servers, or any systems or networks connected to the Site
Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site or the servers or networks used to make the Site available
Use information obtained from the Site to harass, solicit, or send unsolicited communications to any listed provider
Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or otherwise exploit any portion of the Site for commercial purposes without our express written permission

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site, without notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms.

3. Quote Requests

The Site allows visitors to submit quote requests to one or more listed court reporters. When you submit a quote request, you provide information including your name, contact details, case description, and scheduling preferences. This information is forwarded directly to the provider(s) you select.

By submitting a quote request, you acknowledge and agree that:

You are providing your information voluntarily and understand it will be shared with the selected provider(s)
We do not guarantee that any provider will respond to your request, or that any response will meet your needs
Once your information is transmitted to a provider, that provider's handling of your information is governed by their own privacy practices, not ours
Submission of a quote request does not create a contract, engagement, or obligation between you and any provider or between you and StenoScout
You will not submit quote requests for frivolous, fraudulent, or non-genuine purposes

For details on how we handle quote request data, please review our Privacy Policy.

4. Provider Listings

a. Publicly Sourced Listings

StenoScout compiles business listing information from publicly available sources including Google Maps, professional registries, licensing boards, trade associations, review platforms, and publicly accessible business websites. We organize and present this information to help attorneys find qualified court reporters.

If you are a business owner or authorized representative and wish to correct or remove a listing sourced from public data, please contact us at contact@stenoscout.com. We will process corrections within 5 business days and removal requests within 5 business days.

b. Claimed and Managed Listings

Service providers may claim their listings to manage business information, add photographs, update service descriptions, and respond to quote requests. By claiming a listing, you represent and warrant that:

You are the owner of the business or an authorized representative with authority to manage the listing
All information you provide is accurate, current, and complete
You will promptly update your listing if any information becomes inaccurate or outdated
You hold all necessary licenses, certifications, and permits required to provide the services described in your listing

c. Paid Listing Tiers

StenoScout offers paid listing tiers that provide enhanced visibility and additional features for service providers. Paid listing tiers may include benefits such as priority placement, enhanced profile features, and additional analytics. Paid status does not affect editorial content, review ratings, or the substance of any listing information.

Payment terms, tier features, and pricing are described on our Pricing page. All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated in writing. We reserve the right to modify pricing and tier features upon 30 days' written notice to affected providers.

d. Listing Removal and Suspension

We reserve the right to remove, suspend, or modify any listing at our sole discretion, including but not limited to listings that contain inaccurate information, violate these Terms, or are the subject of credible complaints from users or other providers. We will make reasonable efforts to notify the affected provider before taking action, except where immediate action is necessary to protect users or the integrity of the directory.

5. Content Ownership and Intellectual Property

a. Our Content

The Site and its original content (including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, page layouts, city guides, blog articles, and editorial content) are the property of StenoScout and are protected by United States copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise exploit our content without our prior written consent.

b. Third-Party Content

The Site incorporates data from third-party sources including map data from OpenStreetMap (used under the Open Data Commons Open Database License), review data from public platforms, and business information from public records. Such content remains subject to the terms and licenses of its respective sources.

6. User Submissions

By submitting any content to the Site — including but not limited to quote request details, listing information, photographs, business descriptions, and any other materials ("User Submissions") — you grant StenoScout a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such User Submissions in connection with operating and improving the Site.

You represent and warrant that:

You own or have the necessary rights to submit the content
Your submissions do not infringe the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other rights of any third party
Your submissions do not contain any material that is unlawful, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable

We reserve the right to remove any User Submission that, in our sole judgment, violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable. We are not obligated to monitor, review, or edit User Submissions, but we may do so at our discretion.

7. Disclaimers

The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, StenoScout disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Without limiting the foregoing, we do not warrant that:

The Site will be available without interruption or error
Any information on the Site (including listing data, reviews, ratings, certifications, or business details) is accurate, complete, current, or reliable
Any court reporter listed on the Site is licensed, insured, qualified, or competent to perform the services described
The results of any quote request or provider engagement will be satisfactory
The Site is free of viruses, malware, or other harmful components

You acknowledge that you use the Site and rely on its content at your own risk. You are solely responsible for conducting your own due diligence before engaging any service provider, including verifying credentials, insurance, references, and suitability for your particular matter.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, StenoScout, its owners, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the Site. This includes, without limitation, damages for lost profits, lost data, loss of goodwill, business interruption, or any other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Without limiting the foregoing, our total aggregate liability to you for all claims arising out of or related to the Site or these Terms shall not exceed the greater of (a) the amount you have paid to StenoScout in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or (b) one hundred dollars ($100.00).

This limitation of liability applies to all claims, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or any other legal theory, and whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage.

StenoScout is not liable for any act or omission of any court reporter listed on the Site, including but not limited to the quality of their work product, their failure to appear at a scheduled deposition, equipment malfunctions, breaches of confidentiality, or any other aspect of their performance.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless StenoScout, its owners, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

Your use of the Site
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any rights of any third party
Any User Submission you provide
Any dispute between you and a service provider contacted through the Site

10. Dispute Resolution

a. Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution proceeding, you agree to first contact us at contact@stenoscout.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will make good-faith efforts to resolve any concern or dispute within 30 days of receipt.

b. Governing Law

These Terms and any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

c. Jurisdiction and Venue

Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or the Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Travis County, Texas. You consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts and waive any objection based on inconvenient forum.

d. Limitation on Claims

Any cause of action or claim you may have arising out of or related to these Terms or the Site must be commenced within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues. Otherwise, such cause of action or claim is permanently barred.

11. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including provider websites, review platforms, and external resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume any responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party website. Your interactions with any third-party website are solely between you and that third party.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its original intent.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any applicable listing agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and StenoScout regarding your use of the Site. These Terms supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, proposals, and agreements, whether oral or written, between you and StenoScout with respect to the Site.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, you may contact us at:

StenoScout
PO Box 1547
Austin, TX 78767

Email: contact@stenoscout.com
Website: stenoscout.com