Terms of Service

David C. Weiss, Structural Engineers and Associates, Inc.

Effective Date: August 17, 2024

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the services provided by David C. Weiss, Structural Engineers and Associates, Inc. ("we," "us," or "our"). By engaging with our services, you agree to these Terms. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using our services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use our services.

2. Services

We provide structural engineering services, including but not limited to design, inspection, consultation, and analysis. The scope and details of the services we provide will be outlined in specific contracts or agreements between us and our clients.

3. Client Obligations

Clients are responsible for providing accurate and complete information necessary for the performance of our services. This includes, but is not limited to, property details, project specifications, and access to relevant sites and documents. Any delay or failure to provide such information may result in delays or additional costs.

4. Fees and Payment

The fees for our services will be agreed upon in advance through written agreements or contracts. Payment terms, including due dates and acceptable payment methods, will also be specified in those agreements. Late payments may be subject to interest charges as outlined in the contract.

5. Limitation of Liability

We strive to provide high-quality structural engineering services; however, we are not liable for any damages arising from the use or misuse of our services, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. Our liability is limited to the amount paid for the specific service provided under the relevant contract.

6. Warranties and Disclaimers

We do not guarantee that our services will meet your specific requirements or that the outcomes of our services will be free of errors. All services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

7. Confidentiality

We take the confidentiality of our clients' information seriously. We will not disclose any confidential information provided to us, except as required by law or with the client's express consent. Confidential information does not include information that is publicly available or independently developed by us.

8. Intellectual Property

All materials, designs, reports, and intellectual property created by us during the course of providing services remain our exclusive property unless otherwise agreed upon in writing. Clients are granted a non-exclusive license to use such materials solely for the purposes specified in the contract.

9. Termination

Either party may terminate the service agreement at any time, with or without cause, by providing written notice in accordance with the terms of the agreement. Upon termination, the client will be responsible for paying for any services rendered up to the date of termination.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which our firm is located, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms or related to our services will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in that state.

11. Amendments

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on our website and will take effect immediately upon posting. We encourage clients to review these Terms periodically.

12. Force Majeure

We are not responsible for any delay or failure to perform our services due to events outside our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of government, labor disputes, or interruptions in supply chains.

13. Entire Agreement

These terms, along with any written agreements or contracts between us and the client, constitute the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter herein and supersede any prior agreements, whether oral or written.

14. Contact Information

For any questions about these terms or our services, please contact us at:

David C. Weiss Structural Engineer & Associates, Inc.

20812 Ventura Blvd., Suite 200, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

(818) 227-8040 Ex. 113 Fax: (818) 227-8041

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.