Agreement to Terms

Welcome to ArkitecTRUE. By accessing and using our website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions outlined in this Terms of Service agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and ArkitecTRUE concerning your access to and use of the website located at arkitectrue.com and all associated tools, calculators, and services (collectively, the "Service").

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

Use of Our Tools and Services

Permitted Use

ArkitecTRUE provides a collection of free architectural calculators and tools designed for educational and informational purposes. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our tools for lawful purposes, including:

  • Personal architectural planning and education
  • Academic research and learning
  • Preliminary project estimates and calculations
  • Professional reference and comparison

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our website. Specifically, you agree not to:

  • Use the Service to violate any local, state, national, or international law
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, other users' accounts, or computer systems or networks
  • Use any automated system, including robots, spiders, or scrapers, to access the Service for any purpose without our express written permission
  • Transmit any viruses, malware, or other malicious code
  • Collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from the Service
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
  • Copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on our tools without permission

Accuracy and Reliability of Tools

No Warranty of Accuracy

IMPORTANT: All calculators, tools, and information provided on ArkitecTRUE are offered "as is" without any warranties or guarantees of accuracy, completeness, or reliability.

While we strive to ensure that all our tools produce accurate results based on standard architectural formulas and industry best practices, we make no representations or warranties regarding:

  • The accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any calculations or results
  • The suitability of our tools for any particular purpose or project
  • The absence of errors, bugs, or interruptions in service
  • The compatibility of results with specific building codes, regulations, or standards

User Responsibility

You acknowledge and agree that:

  • All results generated by our tools should be independently verified before use
  • You are solely responsible for verifying the accuracy of all calculations
  • You should cross-reference results with other sources and professional expertise
  • Input errors, misunderstanding of parameters, or inappropriate use of tools may produce inaccurate results
  • Building codes, standards, and requirements vary by location and change over time

Professional Advice Disclaimer

Educational and Informational Purposes Only

CRITICAL DISCLAIMER: The tools, calculators, articles, and all other content provided on ArkitecTRUE are for educational and informational purposes only. They are NOT a substitute for professional architectural, engineering, or construction advice.

Not Professional Services

ArkitecTRUE does not provide professional architectural, engineering, construction, legal, financial, or any other type of professional services. Our tools and content should not be relied upon as:

  • Professional architectural design services
  • Structural engineering analysis or certification
  • Building code compliance verification
  • Construction planning or project management
  • Legal advice regarding zoning, permits, or regulations
  • Financial advice for construction budgeting or investment

Consult Licensed Professionals

For any real-world architectural project, construction work, or structural modifications, you must consult with licensed and qualified professionals, including:

  • Licensed architects for design and planning
  • Structural engineers for load calculations and structural integrity
  • Building code officials for compliance requirements
  • Licensed contractors for construction work
  • Legal counsel for regulatory and zoning matters

Only qualified professionals can provide advice tailored to your specific project, location, building codes, and circumstances.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on ArkitecTRUE, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, calculator tools, software code, and documentation, is the property of ArkitecTRUE or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Your Rights

You are permitted to:

  • Use our tools for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes
  • Share links to our tools and pages
  • Reference our content with proper attribution
  • Print results from our calculators for your personal use

Restrictions

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, or republish our content without permission
  • Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our tools
  • Distribute, sell, or license our content or tools
  • Reverse engineer or decompile any software or code
  • Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
  • Frame or embed our content on other websites without permission

Limitation of Liability

No Liability for Decisions or Results

IMPORTANT: To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, ArkitecTRUE, its owners, employees, partners, and affiliates shall not be liable for any damages or losses arising from:

  • Your use of or reliance on our tools, calculators, or content
  • Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in our tools or results
  • Decisions made based on calculations or information from our Service
  • Construction projects, designs, or work performed based on our tools
  • Financial losses resulting from project estimates or calculations
  • Structural failures, code violations, or safety issues
  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages

Types of Damages

This limitation applies to all claims, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, and includes but is not limited to:

  • Loss of profits or revenue
  • Loss of data or information
  • Business interruption
  • Property damage
  • Personal injury
  • Cost of substitute services
  • Any other commercial damages or losses

Maximum Liability

In any event, our total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action shall not exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, for accessing the Service. Since our Service is provided free of charge, this amount is zero dollars ($0).

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ArkitecTRUE, its owners, officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
  • Any decisions made based on our tools or content
  • Any construction or architectural work performed using our tools

Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by ArkitecTRUE. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that ArkitecTRUE shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any third-party content, goods, or services available through such websites or services.

Service Availability

We strive to provide uninterrupted access to our Service, but we do not guarantee that:

  • The Service will be available at all times or without interruption
  • The Service will be error-free or secure
  • Any defects or errors will be corrected
  • The Service will meet your specific requirements

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice, for any reason.

User Conduct

By using our Service, you agree to conduct yourself in a lawful and respectful manner. You agree not to:

  • Post or transmit any inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Use the Service for any fraudulent or deceptive purpose
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Attempt to circumvent any security features

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, if you violate these Terms.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which ArkitecTRUE operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved in the courts of competent jurisdiction in that location. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ArkitecTRUE regarding your use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

We will respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.

Acknowledgment

By using ArkitecTRUE, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. You also acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy.

Use of our tools constitutes acceptance of all disclaimers and limitations of liability outlined above.