Terms of service

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern access to and use of the website operated by:

LDB LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
doing business as Industrial Index
A limited liability company incorporated in the State of New Mexico, USA
(“Industrial Index”, “we”, “us”, “our”).

By accessing or using this website (the “Site”) or engaging in any sourcing, coordination or advisory services (the “Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree, you must immediately discontinue use of the Site and Services.

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SECTION 0 – DEFINITIONS

For purposes of these Terms:

“Industrial Index” means LDB Limited Liability Company operating under the Industrial Index brand.

“Site” means the website accessible at www.industrial-index.com.

“Services” means sourcing coordination, import structure orientation, regulatory advisory (where separately engaged), and all related operational support services.

“User” means any person or entity accessing the Site.

“Client” means any business entity engaging Industrial Index for sourcing or advisory services.

“Products” means industrial goods manufactured by third-party suppliers and presented for reference within the catalog.

“Importer of Record” means the legal entity responsible for customs clearance, import duties, and VAT upon entry into a jurisdiction.

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SECTION 1 – NATURE OF THE PLATFORM

Industrial Index is not:

  • an online retail store

  • a marketplace

  • a manufacturer

  • a customs broker

  • a freight forwarder

  • an importer of record

The Site provides structured access to industrial product references and sourcing coordination services.

Unit prices displayed on the Site refer to product cost only and do not include shipping, customs duties, VAT, logistics costs or regulatory compliance costs.

No binding purchase contract is formed through browsing the Site.

All sourcing engagements are subject to separate commercial agreement.

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SECTION 2 – BUSINESS USERS ONLY

The Services are intended for business entities only.

By using the Site, you represent that:

  • you act on behalf of a business entity

  • you are authorized to bind that entity

  • you are not acting as a consumer

Industrial Index does not provide consumer retail services.

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SECTION 3 – IMPORTER OF RECORD RESPONSIBILITY

Unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing:

The Client acts as Importer of Record.

The Client is solely responsible for:

  • customs clearance

  • payment of import duties

  • payment of import VAT

  • regulatory compliance within the destination jurisdiction

  • product conformity obligations

Industrial Index does not assume importer liability.

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SECTION 4 – PRODUCT INFORMATION & PRICING

All product descriptions, technical references and pricing information are provided for general reference.

Unit pricing reflects product cost only.

Final pricing is determined based on:

  • confirmed specifications

  • quantity

  • Incoterms

  • logistics conditions

  • production timelines

We reserve the right to modify information at any time without prior notice.

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SECTION 5 – ORIENTATION VS. STRUCTURED ADVISORY

The Site may provide access to a preliminary import orientation.

This orientation:

  • is informational

  • does not constitute legal advice

  • does not include detailed regulatory analysis

  • does not include document review

  • does not create a professional-client relationship

Structured regulatory or compliance advisory may require separate written engagement.

No advisory engagement exists unless confirmed in writing.

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SECTION 6 – THIRD-PARTY SUPPLIERS

Products referenced on the Site are manufactured by independent third-party suppliers.

Industrial Index:

  • does not manufacture goods

  • does not control production facilities

  • does not warrant supplier performance

  • does not guarantee availability

All production risks remain subject to supplier agreements and commercial terms defined separately.

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SECTION 7 – LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

Industrial Index shall not be liable for:

  • customs delays

  • regulatory rejections

  • supplier non-performance

  • shipment loss or damage

  • production defects

  • indirect or consequential damages

Our liability, if any, shall not exceed the fees paid to Industrial Index for the specific coordination service giving rise to the claim.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability where such exclusion is prohibited by law.

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SECTION 8 – NO WARRANTIES

The Site and Services are provided “as is” and “as available”.

We do not warrant:

  • uninterrupted operation

  • error-free information

  • regulatory sufficiency

  • product conformity

  • commercial suitability

Clients remain responsible for independent verification of all regulatory and import requirements.

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SECTION 9 – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content on the Site, including text, graphics, process diagrams, and documentation frameworks, is owned by or licensed to Industrial Index.

No content may be reproduced, copied, or distributed without written permission.

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SECTION 10 – CONFIDENTIALITY

Information shared during sourcing discussions may include confidential commercial data.

Both parties agree not to disclose confidential information without consent, except as required by law.

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SECTION 11 – TERMINATION

We reserve the right to refuse or terminate access to the Site or Services at our discretion, particularly in cases of misuse or misrepresentation.

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SECTION 12 – FORCE MAJEURE

Industrial Index shall not be liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to:

  • natural disasters

  • geopolitical events

  • trade restrictions

  • government actions

  • logistics disruptions

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SECTION 13 – GOVERNING LAW

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

Jurisdiction lies in the courts of New Mexico, subject to mandatory applicable law.

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SECTION 14 – ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms constitute the entire agreement governing use of the Site.

Any sourcing or advisory engagement may be subject to separate written agreements.

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SECTION 15 – CHANGES

We may update these Terms at any time by posting a revised version on the Site.

Continued use constitutes acceptance.

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SECTION 16 – CONTACT

For questions about these Terms:

industrialindex@outlook.com
Industrial Index

Legal Entity:
LDB LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Registered Office:
8206 Louisiana Blvd NE, Suite A
Albuquerque, NM 87113
United States

(Registered office for legal purposes only)