Terms & Conditions

Last updated: July 7, 2026

By using trustze.com (“Site”), you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

1. What TrustZe Is

TrustZe is a referral platform. We are not a contractor, employer of contractors, or guarantor of any work performed. Contractors listed or introduced through TrustZe are independent businesses.

2. Homeowner Use

  • TrustZe is free for homeowners.
  • Any contract, pricing, warranty, or dispute is solely between you and the contractor you hire.
  • We do not guarantee availability, pricing, or outcomes of any project.
  • You agree to provide accurate contact and project information.

3. Contractor Use

  • Contractors must maintain valid licenses and insurance where required by law.
  • Misrepresentation of credentials may result in immediate removal.
  • Participation in the TrustZe network does not constitute an exclusive relationship unless agreed in writing.

4. No Emergency Services

TrustZe does not provide emergency dispatch. For life-threatening situations, call 911. For urgent home emergencies, contact a licensed contractor directly.

5. Content & Reviews

User-submitted content must be truthful and not defamatory. We may remove content that violates these Terms or applicable law.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, TrustZe is not liable for any damages arising from contractor work, delays, property damage, or disputes between users and contractors. Our total liability for any claim related to the Site shall not exceed $100.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify TrustZe against claims arising from your use of the Site or your relationship with any contractor.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

9. Changes

We may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

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TrustZe in plain language

TrustZe is a home-service matching broker founded around Dallas and expanded market-by-market. We connect homeowners with licensed, insured independent contractors after credential screening. We do not perform plumbing, HVAC, roofing, or other trade work ourselves, we do not run a consumer Google Business Profile as if we were the local plumber, and we do not sell leads into anonymous call-center auctions.

Homeowners use TrustZe when they want a clearer path than random search ads: a vetted introduction, transparent broker identity, and city trade pages that explain scope before a visit. Contractors use TrustZe to receive matched demand in the ZIPs they actually cover — after credentials clear screening.

How matching works end to end

  1. You describe the job, city, and urgency — from a hub page, this page, or the national discovery form.
  2. We check available partners against license, insurance, service-area, and screening checklist rules.
  3. You connect with a vetted pro, review a written proposal, and hire directly if it fits.
  4. Payment for the trade work stays between you and the contractor. TrustZe is not the invoice issuer for the job.

Homeowners and contractors both stay in control

Homeowners can decline a match. Contractors can pause intake when booked out. That flexibility is intentional: forced introductions create bad jobs and bad reviews. The broker’s job is to improve the odds of a clean, local, credentialed fit — not to guarantee outcomes.

Operational standards we try to keep

We prefer helpful, honest hubs over keyword spam. Partner inventory must clear screening before public matching. Editorial pages should explain broker identity clearly. When coverage is sparse, we still publish useful hiring guidance and say so — we do not invent contractors, reviews, or licenses.

That discipline is also an SEO stance: crawl budget should hit pages that help homeowners act. If you are a contractor building coverage in a new ZIP, update your profile and insurance dates so homeowners see accurate signals.

Helpful TrustZe links

Common questions

Is matching free for homeowners?

Yes. You pay the contractor for the trade work if you hire them — not a lead fee to TrustZe for the match request.

Does TrustZe guarantee the work?

No. Warranties and workmanship commitments come from the licensed contractor you hire. We help with match clarity and screening context.

Can contractors join without paying upfront?

Plans can start free, but every public partner still passes credential screening. Growth never overrides licensing or insurance checks.

TrustZe matching standards (homeowners)

Whether you arrived from a city hub, a guide, or a company profile, the broker rules stay the same in your area and every market we support. TrustZe screens partners, introduces you for a specific job, and steps back while you hire and pay the independent contractor. We do not perform trade work, we do not guarantee workmanship, and we do not sell your request into anonymous multi-bidder call centers.

A strong match request includes the city, trade, urgency, photos, access notes, and any HOA or permit constraints. A strong proposal answers scope, materials, exclusions, warranty, and change-order rules in writing. If those pieces are missing, pause — clarity is cheaper than a surprise invoice.

Credential checklist you can reuse on every bid

Questions about screening or coverage? See how we vet, service areas, or contact TrustZe.