Welcome to HousePlanEngineerReview.com ("Website," "Company," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of this Website, its content, and any services, communications, or information made available through it. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of this Website immediately.
HousePlanEngineerReview.com provides information regarding engineering review services for residential house plans, stock house plans, custom home plans, structural engineering, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) engineering, code compliance support, engineering consultations, permit-related engineering coordination, and related professional services.
The Website also facilitates communication between prospective clients and qualified licensed engineering professionals.
Unless otherwise stated in a separate written agreement, the Website operator's primary functions include:
The Website operator does not represent that it personally performs professional engineering services requiring licensure unless specifically authorized under applicable law and identified in a written agreement.
Professional engineering services—including engineering reviews, structural evaluations, engineering calculations, structural design, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, plumbing engineering, engineering reports, construction documents, engineering recommendations, code compliance evaluations, engineering certifications, and the signing and sealing of engineering documents—are performed exclusively by licensed Professional Engineers and engineering firms legally authorized to practice in the applicable jurisdiction.
The licensed engineering firm and the designated Engineer of Record (EOR), where applicable, maintain sole responsible charge and professional responsibility for all engineering work performed.
Engineering reviews performed through projects coordinated by this Website are limited to the scope specifically identified in the applicable written agreement.
Unless expressly agreed in writing, an engineering review does not constitute:
Additional engineering services may be required depending on local building codes, site conditions, soil conditions, wind exposure, seismic requirements, snow loads, flood hazards, or other jurisdiction-specific requirements.
Reviews of stock or pre-designed house plans are based on the information and documents provided by the client.
Modifications or supplemental engineering may be necessary to satisfy the requirements of the applicable building department, local building codes, site conditions, or other project-specific factors.
Your use of this Website, submission of inquiries, requests for quotations, upload of plans or drawings, emails, telephone calls, or other communications does not establish:
Professional engineering services begin only after execution of an appropriate written agreement.
Any pricing, estimates, quotations, schedules, turnaround times, or project information provided through this Website are preliminary and non-binding unless incorporated into a signed written agreement.
Project pricing may vary depending upon:
The content of this Website is provided solely for general informational purposes.
Nothing on this Website constitutes engineering, architectural, construction, legal, financial, inspection, surveying, permitting, or code compliance advice for any specific project.
Visitors should consult qualified licensed professionals regarding their particular circumstances.
Building codes, zoning ordinances, permit requirements, engineering standards, and governmental regulations vary among jurisdictions and are subject to change.
Compliance determinations remain the responsibility of the licensed engineering professionals providing engineering services and the applicable Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
The Website operator does not guarantee:
Final decisions remain with governmental agencies, licensed professionals, contractors, insurers, and other responsible parties.
Projects may involve independent licensed Professional Engineers, engineering firms, architects, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, contractors, specialty consultants, testing laboratories, inspectors, manufacturers, and other independent professionals.
The Website operator is not responsible for the professional judgments, acts, omissions, schedules, representations, warranties, or performance of such independent third parties.
All Website content, including text, graphics, logos, engineering descriptions, software, page layouts, source code, downloadable materials, trademarks, and other intellectual property, is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, transmitted, published, displayed, or commercially exploited without prior written authorization except as permitted by applicable law.
Users agree not to:
We strive to maintain Website availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, discontinue, or update any portion of the Website without prior notice.
The Website and all content are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Website operator, its owners, officers, directors, employees, affiliates, contractors, consultants, licensors, successors, assigns, and business partners disclaim all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, accuracy, completeness, reliability, or uninterrupted availability.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Website operator, its owners, officers, directors, employees, affiliates, contractors, consultants, licensors, successors, assigns, and business partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive, or other damages arising from or relating to:
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Website operator, its owners, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, contractors, consultants, successors, assigns, and business partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, and reasonable attorneys' fees arising out of your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any rights of another person or entity.
The Website may contain links to third-party websites.
We do not control or endorse, and assume no responsibility for, the content, products, services, privacy practices, or security of third-party websites.
Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice.
Updated Terms become effective immediately upon publication on this Website.
Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state in which the Website operator is organized or principally conducts business, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Any legal action relating to these Terms shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction as permitted by applicable law.
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
These Terms, together with any applicable written agreements and the Website's Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement regarding your use of this Website and supersede all prior communications relating to the Website.
If you have any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us using the information provided on the Contact Us page of this Website.