Effective date: June 1, 2026 Last updated: June 1, 2026
Welcome to HardHat HQ. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at hardhathq.co (the "Site"), operated by Demicraft Ventures LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
About HardHat HQ
HardHat HQ is a career information platform for the skilled trades. We provide educational content, salary and labor market data, career roadmaps, comparison tools, and resources drawn from sources such as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and state workforce agencies. We also publish a newsletter, Hard Hat Nation.
Informational Purpose Only, Not Professional Advice
This is important, so please read it carefully.
The content on HardHat HQ, including salary figures, employment projections, career roadmaps, certification and licensing information, and the results of any quizzes or tools, is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not career counseling, financial advice, legal advice, or professional guidance, and it should not be relied on as a substitute for advice from a qualified professional.
Labor market data changes over time, and earnings, job demand, and training requirements vary by location, employer, experience, and economic conditions. Licensing and certification requirements in particular vary significantly by state and locality. Before making career, education, or financial decisions, you should independently verify the information that applies to your specific situation, including the licensing and certification rules in your own state.
Any career quiz or matching tool on the Site produces suggestions based on the answers you provide and a general model. Results are meant to help you explore options, not to tell you what career you should pursue. We make no guarantee about earnings, employment, admission to any program, or career outcomes.
Eligibility
The Site is intended for a general audience. By using the Site, you represent that you are at least 13 years old. If you are under the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you should use the Site only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.
Use of the Site
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Site in any way that violates applicable law or regulation; attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or any associated systems; interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site, including by introducing malware or excessive automated requests; copy, scrape, reproduce, or redistribute substantial portions of the Site's content for commercial purposes without our permission; or use the Site to harass, harm, or impersonate others.
We may suspend or terminate access for anyone who violates these Terms.
Newsletter and Communications
If you subscribe to Hard Hat Nation, you agree to receive periodic emails from us. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email or by contacting team@hardhathq.co. How we handle your email and other information is described in our Privacy Policy.
Affiliate Links and Referral Relationships
We want to be transparent about how HardHat HQ is supported.
HardHat HQ includes, or plans to include, affiliate links and referral relationships with third parties such as trade schools, training programs, certification providers, and apprenticeship resources. This means that if you click certain links or choose to be referred to a partner, we may earn a commission or referral fee, at no additional cost to you.
These relationships do not change our commitment to evidence-based information. We aim to base our content and recommendations on labor market data and the genuine usefulness of a resource, not on whether a partner pays us. However, you should be aware that affiliate and referral relationships exist, and you should evaluate any third-party program on its own merits before enrolling or making a financial commitment.
When you follow a link to a third-party site, you leave HardHat HQ and become subject to that site's terms and privacy practices, which we do not control.
Intellectual Property
The Site and its original content, features, and functionality, including text, graphics, logos, and the design of tools such as quizzes and comparison features, are owned by Demicraft Ventures LLC and are protected by intellectual property laws. The "HardHat HQ" and "HardHat Nation" names and branding are ours.
Government data, such as statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, is generally in the public domain, but our presentation, organization, and analysis of that data is our own work.
You may view and share our content for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, republish, or use our content for commercial purposes without our prior written permission.
Third-Party Content and Links
The Site links to and references third-party websites, data sources, and partners. We provide these for convenience and information. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites. A link does not imply our endorsement of everything on the linked site.
Disclaimers
The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement.
We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure, or that the information on the Site is complete, accurate, or current. Labor market data and other information may become outdated, and we are under no obligation to update it.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Demicraft Ventures LLC and its members, officers, and affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of 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.
Where liability cannot be excluded, our total liability for any claim related to the Site is limited to the amount you paid us, if any, to access the Site, which for most users is zero.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Demicraft Ventures LLC and its members and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.
Changes to the Site and to These Terms
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time. We may also update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. If we make material changes, we will take reasonable steps to provide notice. Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect means you accept the revised Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Collin County, TX, to the extent permitted by law.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at Demicraft Ventures LLC, team@hardhathq.co.
This document is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Demicraft Ventures LLC recommends review by a qualified attorney before publication.