1. Introduction
Welcome to Call Local Plumbers (“Call Local Plumbers,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
Call Local Plumbers operates https://calllocalplumbers.com (the “Website”), an online marketing, advertising, and lead generation platform designed to help homeowners, property owners, property managers, businesses, and other consumers connect with independent plumbing service providers.
Our Website initially focuses on North Carolina and may expand into additional cities, counties, metropolitan areas, and states throughout the United States.
We believe consumers should understand how our Website operates, how we may receive compensation, and how advertising relationships may influence the information, contractor listings, telephone numbers, and recommendations displayed.
Call Local Plumbers may receive financial compensation when visitors call, contact, request services from, or otherwise engage with plumbing contractors or businesses featured on our Website.
This Affiliate and Advertising Disclosure explains our commercial relationships and how those relationships may affect Website content and referrals.
2. Nature of Our Business
Call Local Plumbers primarily operates as an independent marketing, advertising, and consumer lead generation platform.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, we are not a licensed plumbing contractor and do not directly perform plumbing installation, repair, maintenance, or emergency services.
Our business may generate revenue through:
- Pay-per-call advertising.
- Pay-per-lead arrangements.
- Rank-and-rent website advertising.
- Exclusive local contractor advertising.
- Sponsored contractor listings.
- Referral and affiliate commissions.
- Display advertising.
- Performance-based marketing.
- Fixed-fee advertising agreements.
- Other lawful advertising and referral relationships.
Plumbing services advertised through the Website are generally provided by independent third-party contractors.
Our role is to help connect consumers seeking plumbing services with participating service providers.
3. Financial Compensation Disclosure
Some contractors, advertisers, affiliate networks, and other commercial partners compensate Call Local Plumbers for advertising exposure, consumer inquiries, referrals, or other qualifying actions.
We may receive compensation when a visitor:
- Calls a telephone number displayed on the Website.
- Submits a plumbing service request.
- Requests a quote or estimate.
- Completes a contact form.
- Clicks an affiliate or sponsored link.
- Connects with a participating plumbing contractor.
- Purchases a product or service through a qualifying affiliate link.
- Completes another action specified in an advertising agreement.
Compensation arrangements vary by partner and may include flat fees, recurring payments, commissions, per-call fees, per-lead fees, or other agreed-upon payment structures.
Consumers should understand that contractors featured on our Website may be paying for advertising placement or access to customer inquiries.
The presence of compensation does not guarantee a particular contractor’s qualifications, service quality, pricing, or availability.
4. Pay-Per-Call Advertising Disclosure
Call Local Plumbers may participate in pay-per-call advertising arrangements with plumbing contractors, advertising networks, and lead buyers.
Under these arrangements, we may receive compensation when a visitor places a qualifying telephone call through a number displayed on the Website.
Qualifying calls may be determined by factors such as:
- Call duration.
- Geographic location.
- Requested plumbing service.
- Caller intent.
- Call connection status.
- Contractor service area.
- Other criteria established by the advertising arrangement.
Telephone numbers displayed on the Website may use call tracking or forwarding technology to route inquiries to participating service providers.
A displayed telephone number may not be the direct telephone number of the contractor ultimately receiving the inquiry.
We may receive compensation for qualifying calls even if the caller does not ultimately purchase plumbing services.
Consumers are not charged an additional referral fee by Call Local Plumbers merely for placing an ordinary inquiry call, although standard telephone carrier charges may apply.
Any charges imposed by a plumbing contractor are determined by that contractor and should be disclosed to the consumer as applicable.
5. Pay-Per-Lead Advertising Disclosure
Our Website may generate consumer inquiries that are provided to participating plumbing service providers under pay-per-lead arrangements.
A lead may include information voluntarily submitted by a consumer, such as:
- Name.
- Telephone number.
- Email address.
- City or service location.
- Requested plumbing service.
- Description of a plumbing problem.
- Preferred appointment information.
- Other information provided in connection with the inquiry.
We may receive compensation when a qualifying inquiry is delivered to or accepted by a participating contractor.
Compensation may be earned regardless of whether the contractor ultimately performs the requested service.
Depending on the advertising arrangement and the disclosures presented when information is collected, an inquiry may be directed to one or more participating service providers.
We will describe relevant information-sharing practices in our Privacy Policy and applicable lead submission disclosures.
Submitting an inquiry does not obligate a consumer to hire a contractor or purchase plumbing services.
6. Rank-and-Rent Advertising Arrangements
Call Local Plumbers may operate certain city pages, service pages, or geographic landing pages under a rank-and-rent advertising model.
Under this model, an independent plumbing contractor may pay a recurring advertising fee to receive promotional benefits associated with a particular geographic market.
These benefits may include:
- Prominent contractor placement.
- Display of a designated telephone number.
- Referral of consumer inquiries.
- Advertising exclusivity within a defined city or service area.
- Business profile information.
- Links to a contractor’s website.
- Other agreed-upon advertising benefits.
A participating contractor’s prominence on a page may result from a paid advertising agreement rather than an independent comparison of all local plumbing businesses.
Exclusive advertising placement does not mean that the contractor is the only plumbing provider in the area or that we have determined the contractor is superior to competing businesses.
Advertising arrangements may change without prior notice.
7. Exclusive Contractor Advertising
Some geographic markets may feature a single participating plumbing contractor through an exclusive advertising agreement.
When this occurs:
- A particular contractor may receive inquiries generated from the relevant page.
- The contractor may receive prominent placement.
- Other contractors may not be displayed on that page.
- The contractor may pay a fixed monthly or recurring advertising fee.
- Advertising exclusivity may be limited to a specific city, service category, or geographic territory.
Exclusive advertising does not constitute an independent certification, endorsement, or guarantee of contractor performance.
Consumers remain free to compare other service providers before making a hiring decision.
8. Sponsored Listings and Paid Placements
Certain listings, advertisements, contractor profiles, or promotional placements may be sponsored.
A sponsored placement is one for which a business provides compensation or another material benefit in exchange for advertising exposure.
Where applicable, we may identify sponsored content using disclosures such as:
- Sponsored.
- Advertisement.
- Paid Advertising Partner.
- Featured Advertising Partner.
- Paid Placement.
Sponsored placement may influence the order, prominence, or visibility of contractors appearing on the Website.
We do not represent that paid placements constitute objective rankings based solely on service quality, consumer satisfaction, or professional qualifications.
Material advertising relationships will be disclosed clearly and conspicuously where required by law.
9. Affiliate Marketing Relationships
In addition to plumbing contractor advertising, Call Local Plumbers may participate in affiliate marketing programs.
These programs may involve products or services relevant to homeowners, property owners, plumbing maintenance, and home improvement.
Examples may include:
- Plumbing tools and accessories.
- Drain maintenance products.
- Water filtration systems.
- Leak detection devices.
- Smart water monitoring products.
- Water heaters and related equipment.
- Home improvement products.
- Home warranty services.
- Other relevant consumer products and services.
When visitors purchase qualifying products or services through certain affiliate links, Call Local Plumbers may earn a commission or referral fee.
Affiliate commissions generally do not increase the purchase price charged to consumers, although prices and offers are determined by the seller.
Affiliate relationships may change over time.
We do not guarantee the availability, pricing, performance, safety, or suitability of products promoted through affiliate links.
10. Affiliate Links and Tracking Technologies
Affiliate links may contain tracking identifiers that allow advertisers or affiliate networks to attribute qualifying purchases or other actions to our Website.
These technologies may include:
- Affiliate tracking links.
- Referral identifiers.
- Cookies.
- Conversion tracking pixels.
- Advertising campaign parameters.
- Other attribution technologies.
Tracking systems may record information about qualifying clicks, purchases, inquiries, or other conversions.
Our use of cookies and related technologies is further described in our Cookies Policy.
The collection, use, and disclosure of personal information are governed by our Privacy Policy and applicable law.
11. Advertising Relationships and Editorial Independence
We may publish informational content, educational guides, service descriptions, product comparisons, and contractor-related resources.
Commercial relationships may influence which advertisers, contractors, products, or services appear on our Website.
Where we publish editorial recommendations or comparisons, we aim to distinguish factual information from advertising and promotional content.
However, visitors should understand that:
- Not all available contractors or products are necessarily included.
- Participating advertisers may receive increased visibility.
- Compensation may influence promotional placement.
- Sponsored content may be developed in cooperation with advertising partners.
- Some content may include affiliate links.
We do not guarantee that our Website provides a complete or independently ranked directory of all plumbing businesses.
Any claim that a product, contractor, or service is the “best,” “top-rated,” or otherwise superior should be evaluated in the context of the supporting information provided.
12. Contractor Selection and Referral Practices
Our Website may connect visitors with plumbing contractors based on factors including:
- Geographic service area.
- Requested plumbing service.
- Advertising participation.
- Contractor availability.
- Lead routing arrangements.
- Exclusive advertising agreements.
- Other operational criteria.
Contractor referrals may be influenced by paid advertising relationships and are not necessarily based on a comprehensive evaluation of all available local contractors.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, Call Local Plumbers does not independently verify every contractor’s licensing, insurance, professional qualifications, or customer satisfaction history.
Consumers should independently confirm contractor credentials before authorizing work.
13. No Guarantee of Contractor Quality or Performance
A contractor’s participation in our advertising or referral programs does not constitute a guarantee of workmanship, reliability, or customer satisfaction.
We do not guarantee that participating contractors will:
- Provide the lowest available prices.
- Respond within a particular timeframe.
- Offer 24-hour service.
- Complete work on the same day.
- Accept every service request.
- Provide a particular warranty.
- Meet every consumer’s expectations.
- Perform services without defects or delays.
Independent plumbing contractors are responsible for their own services, pricing, agreements, employees, subcontractors, and applicable legal obligations.
Any service agreement is generally between the consumer and the plumbing contractor.
14. Emergency and Same-Day Plumbing Advertising
Our Website may advertise emergency plumbing, same-day plumbing, or 24/7 plumbing service categories.
These descriptions refer to services that participating contractors may offer.
Actual availability varies by contractor, location, scheduling capacity, and other circumstances.
Advertising compensation does not guarantee emergency response times or immediate service availability.
Consumers should confirm scheduling, service fees, and estimated arrival times directly with the contractor.
If a plumbing situation presents an immediate threat to health or safety, contact the appropriate emergency services.
15. Pricing, Estimates, and Consumer Costs
Call Local Plumbers may publish general pricing information, cost estimates, or service comparisons.
Such information is provided for informational purposes unless expressly identified as a binding offer from a particular provider.
Actual service pricing is determined by the independent plumbing contractor and may vary based on project requirements.
Call Local Plumbers generally does not charge consumers a separate referral fee for accessing the Website or submitting a standard plumbing service inquiry.
However, contractors may incorporate advertising and customer acquisition expenses into their general business pricing.
We do not guarantee that using our Website will result in lower service prices than contacting a contractor through another source.
Consumers should obtain written estimates and confirm all applicable charges before authorizing work.
16. Testimonials, Reviews, and Endorsements
Our Website may display testimonials, reviews, ratings, or endorsements relating to plumbing contractors, products, or services.
Individual customer experiences may vary.
We do not guarantee that testimonials represent typical results or predict future experiences.
Where a testimonial or endorsement involves compensation, incentives, or another material relationship that could affect its credibility, we will provide disclosures as required by applicable law.
We do not knowingly publish fabricated consumer testimonials as genuine reviews.
We also do not represent that a contractor’s paid advertising participation constitutes an independent consumer endorsement.
17. Third-Party Products and Services
Affiliate links and advertising placements may direct visitors to third-party websites.
Call Local Plumbers does not control the products, services, payment systems, shipping practices, return policies, or customer support operations of independent third-party sellers.
Any transaction with a third-party business is generally governed by that business’s own terms and policies.
We are not responsible for third-party product defects, service failures, shipping delays, or other matters outside our control, except where responsibility cannot legally be excluded.
Consumers should review relevant seller policies before completing a purchase.
18. No Obligation to Purchase
Visitors are not required to purchase products or services merely because they access our Website, click an affiliate link, submit an inquiry, or contact a participating contractor.
Submitting a request for plumbing services does not create an obligation to hire a contractor.
Consumers should review estimates, qualifications, and service agreements before making a purchasing decision.
Any additional consent required for marketing communications must be obtained in accordance with applicable law.
19. Transparency and Consumer Protection
Call Local Plumbers intends to comply with applicable federal and state advertising and consumer protection laws.
These may include requirements administered or enforced by the Federal Trade Commission and relevant state authorities.
We recognize that material financial relationships should be disclosed when their existence could affect how consumers evaluate an endorsement, recommendation, or advertisement.
Accordingly, we seek to ensure that required disclosures are:
- Clear and understandable.
- Conspicuous.
- Located near relevant advertising claims or endorsements.
- Appropriate to the medium in which they appear.
- Consistent with the actual advertising arrangement.
A general disclosure on this page does not replace additional disclosures that may be required directly within advertisements, sponsored content, contractor listings, or affiliate recommendations.
20. Privacy and Lead Information Sharing
When consumers submit service requests or place telephone inquiries, certain personal information may be collected and disclosed to participating plumbing service providers.
Depending on the circumstances, information may include:
- Contact details.
- Requested service information.
- Geographic location.
- Appointment preferences.
- Call attribution information.
- Other information voluntarily provided.
This information may be used to facilitate service referrals, route inquiries, measure advertising performance, and support legitimate business operations.
The disclosure of personal information to advertising partners, contractors, or lead buyers may be subject to applicable privacy and consumer protection laws.
We will provide required notices, consent mechanisms, and privacy choices where applicable.
For additional details, please review our Privacy Policy, Cookies Policy, and applicable lead form or telephone consent disclosures.
21. No Professional Advice
Content on Call Local Plumbers is intended for general informational and advertising purposes.
We do not provide professional plumbing, engineering, legal, financial, or other regulated advice through general Website content.
Consumers should consult qualified professionals when evaluating repairs, installations, safety concerns, or other matters requiring specialized expertise.
22. Changes to Advertising Relationships
Our advertising and affiliate relationships may change over time.
We may:
- Add or remove advertising partners.
- Change participating plumbing contractors.
- Modify referral arrangements.
- Introduce new affiliate programs.
- Expand into additional geographic markets.
- Change sponsored placements.
- Discontinue existing advertising relationships.
These changes may affect the businesses, products, or services featured on the Website.
We reserve the right to modify advertising arrangements in accordance with applicable agreements and laws.
23. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Call Local Plumbers disclaims responsibility for losses arising solely from the acts, omissions, products, or services of independent third-party contractors, advertisers, affiliate partners, or sellers.
We do not guarantee the performance of products or services promoted through affiliate or advertising relationships.
Nothing in this Disclosure excludes liability for our own unlawful conduct, fraudulent representations, or other matters for which liability cannot legally be limited.
Additional limitations and conditions may be described in our Terms of Service and Website Disclaimer.
24. Changes to This Disclosure
We may update this Affiliate and Advertising Disclosure to reflect changes in:
- Advertising practices.
- Affiliate partnerships.
- Lead generation arrangements.
- Contractor referral models.
- Geographic markets.
- Applicable laws and regulations.
- Website functionality.
When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date at the beginning of this Disclosure will be revised.
We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.
25. Contact Information
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships, advertising arrangements, sponsored placements, or referral compensation practices, please contact us.
Call Local Plumbers
Website: https://calllocalplumbers.com
Email: legal@calllocalplumbers.com
Location: North Carolina, United States
Please use the subject line:
“Affiliate and Advertising Disclosure Inquiry”
We will review inquiries and respond as appropriate.
26. Related Website Policies
This Affiliate and Advertising Disclosure should be read together with our other Website policies, including:
- Privacy Policy.
- Terms of Service.
- Cookies Policy.
- Website Disclaimer.
- TCPA / Lead Form Consent and Call Disclosure.
These policies provide additional information regarding Website operations, consumer inquiries, advertising practices, privacy, and legal responsibilities.
If any provision of this Disclosure conflicts with mandatory applicable law, the applicable law will control to the extent of the conflict.