Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: September 16, 2026
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Black Bear Tree Co., LLC website and your communications with Black Bear Tree Co., LLC (“Black Bear Tree Co.,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
By accessing blackbeartreemaine.com, submitting a request for an estimate, contacting us, or using our website, you agree to these Terms.
Website Use
The Black Bear Tree Co. website is provided for general informational purposes and to allow prospective and existing customers to learn about our services, request estimates, contact our team, and communicate regarding tree care and related services.
You agree not to misuse the website, interfere with its operation, attempt unauthorized access, or use the website for unlawful purposes.
Estimates and Service Requests
Submitting an estimate request, contact form, or other inquiry through our website does not create a binding service agreement.
Information submitted through the website allows Black Bear Tree Co. to evaluate your request and contact you regarding potential services.
Estimates, pricing, availability, scheduling, scope of work, payment terms, and other service-specific conditions may be provided separately.
An estimate or inquiry does not guarantee availability or acceptance of a job.
Service Information
We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate information about our services. However, website content is intended for general informational purposes and may not describe every circumstance that could affect a particular property or project.
Tree conditions, accessibility, equipment requirements, weather, property conditions, permitting requirements, hazards, and other factors may affect the scope, price, or availability of services.
SMS/Text Messaging Terms
Black Bear Tree Co. may offer text-message communications to customers and prospective customers who provide a mobile telephone number and consent to receive SMS messages.
By opting in to SMS communications from Black Bear Tree Co., you agree to receive text messages at the mobile number you provided.
Depending on the consent you provide and your relationship with us, messages may include:
- Responses to estimate and service inquiries
- Estimate follow-ups
- Appointment confirmations and reminders
- Scheduling and rescheduling communications
- Service and job updates
- Customer-service communications
- Follow-up communications related to requested services
- Review or feedback requests
- Promotional or marketing messages when you have separately consented to receive them
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services from Black Bear Tree Co.
SMS Opt-Out
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying:
STOP
After you submit an opt-out request, you may receive a confirmation message indicating that you have been unsubscribed. You will no longer receive applicable SMS messages unless you subsequently opt in again.
For assistance, reply:
HELP
You may also contact Black Bear Tree Co. directly at 207-387-5064.
SMS Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old or otherwise legally authorized to provide the mobile number submitted for SMS communications.
By opting in, you represent that you are the subscriber or customary user of the mobile number provided or that you are authorized to consent to receiving messages at that number.
SMS Delivery
Wireless carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.
Delivery of SMS messages may be affected by your wireless carrier, device, network availability, or other circumstances outside Black Bear Tree Co.’s control.
Black Bear Tree Co. does not guarantee that every SMS message will be delivered.
SMS Privacy
Your privacy is important to us.
Mobile information, including telephone numbers and SMS consent information, will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.
We may use service providers that facilitate communications and business operations on our behalf where necessary to provide the services you have requested.
For additional information about how Black Bear Tree Co. collects, uses, and protects personal information, please review our Privacy Policy.
Email and Other Communications
If you provide your email address or other contact information, we may use it to respond to inquiries, provide estimates, communicate about appointments or services, and otherwise manage our business relationship.
Where required, promotional communications will provide an appropriate method for opting out.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, the content of the Black Bear Tree Co. website—including text, graphics, logos, photographs, designs, and other materials—is owned by or licensed to Black Bear Tree Co. and is protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.
Website content may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, or commercially exploited without permission except as permitted by law.
Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites, maps, platforms, or services.
Black Bear Tree Co. does not control those third-party services and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, terms, or privacy practices.
Your use of a third-party website or service is subject to that provider’s applicable terms and policies.
Website Availability
We make reasonable efforts to keep our website available and functioning properly, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.
The website may occasionally be unavailable because of maintenance, technical problems, updates, circumstances beyond our control, or other reasons.
Disclaimer
Website content is provided for general informational purposes. Nothing on the website should be interpreted as a guarantee regarding a particular tree, property, service outcome, price, or project.
Specific recommendations and service requirements may depend on an evaluation of the property and circumstances involved.
Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Black Bear Tree Co. will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or similar damages arising solely from your use of, or inability to use, this website.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in our services, business practices, technology, or applicable requirements.
When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be updated.
Continued use of the website following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Maine, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Contact Us
Questions regarding these Terms & Conditions or Black Bear Tree Co.’s communication practices may be directed to:
Black Bear Tree Co., LLC
Limerick, Maine
Phone: 207-387-5064
Website: blackbeartreemaine.com
