Terms and Conditions

Last updated: March 24, 2026 | Version 3.0

Welcome to FuelCompare!

By using our website at https://fuelcompare.ie and/or our mobile applications (iOS and Android), you agree to and are bound by these terms and conditions. FuelCompare is operated from Ireland and is subject to Irish and EU law.

User Responsibilities

Acceptable Use

  • Use information for personal, non-commercial purposes only
  • Provide accurate and truthful price updates
  • Respect other users and maintain community standards

Prohibited Actions

  • Commercial use without permission
  • Intentionally submitting incorrect prices
  • Unauthorized data scraping or harvesting

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on FuelCompare.ie, including but not limited to:

  • • Website design and interface
  • • Logos and branding elements
  • • Database content and structure
  • • Software and functionality

is the exclusive property of FuelCompareIreland and protected by Irish and international intellectual property laws.

User Accounts and Security

Account Responsibilities

  • • Maintain account security
  • • Keep login credentials confidential
  • • Use strong, unique passwords
  • • Report unauthorized access

Account Termination

  • • Violation of terms
  • • Inactive accounts
  • • User-requested deletion
  • • Suspicious activity

Content Guidelines

When contributing content or comments, users must ensure:

  • Content is accurate and truthful
  • No offensive or inappropriate material
  • Respect for intellectual property rights

Disclaimer

While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date information:

  • • Fuel prices may change without notice
  • • User-submitted content may contain inaccuracies
  • • Service availability is not guaranteed
  • • Use the service at your own discretion

Petrol Station Data

Station Information

Petrol station data displayed on FuelCompare.ie:

  • • Is collected from public sources and user submissions
  • • May be updated by registered users and station owners
  • • Requires verification for station owner accounts
  • • Is subject to regular accuracy checks

Station Owner Rights

  • • Request updates to station information
  • • Claim ownership of station listings
  • • Remove outdated or incorrect information
  • • Opt-out of price tracking

API and Data Access

Access to FuelCompare.ie's API and bulk data:

  • • Requires explicit written permission
  • • Is subject to rate limiting and usage restrictions
  • • Must comply with our data usage guidelines
  • • Cannot be used for competing services

Commercial Use

For business and commercial users:

  • • Commercial use requires a license agreement
  • • Data redistribution is strictly prohibited
  • • Business accounts have additional responsibilities
  • • Special terms apply for fleet management use

Data Scraping and Automated Access

The following activities are strictly prohibited without prior written consent from FuelCompare:

  • Automated scraping, crawling, or harvesting of data from our website or API
  • Using bots, spiders, or automated tools to access our services
  • Copying, reproducing, or redistributing fuel price data for any purpose
  • Building competing services using data obtained from FuelCompare
  • Bulk downloading or systematic extraction of any content
  • Circumventing rate limits, access controls, or security measures

Violations may result in immediate account termination, IP blocking, and legal action under the Irish Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 and EU Database Directive (96/9/EC).

Price Accuracy and Liability

  • Fuel prices displayed on FuelCompare are sourced from community reports and public data. We do not guarantee their accuracy.
  • Prices may change at any time without notice. Always verify the price at the pump before purchasing.
  • FuelCompare accepts no liability for financial loss, wasted journeys, or any other damages arising from reliance on displayed prices.
  • Station owners may contact us at info@fuelcompare.ie to correct inaccurate listings.

Notifications and Communications

  • By creating an account, you may opt in to receive push notifications and email communications.
  • You can manage your notification preferences at any time via your profile settings or the unsubscribe link in emails.
  • Transactional emails (account security, password resets) cannot be opted out of while your account is active.
  • Marketing and promotional notifications require your explicit consent and can be withdrawn at any time.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ireland. Any disputes arising from the use of FuelCompare shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish courts. Users in the European Union retain their rights under applicable EU consumer protection legislation, including the right to bring proceedings in their member state of residence.

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