Utility

Terms & Conditions

A. Usage and Access

By accessing and using our engineering services website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these terms and conditions. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without prior notice. Access to certain areas of the website may be restricted to registered users only. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account.

B. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:    
-Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights.    
-Use the Site for any unlawful or unauthorized purposes.    
-Engage in activity that could harm, disable, or interfere with the functioning of the Site.    
-Upload, transmit, or distribute any content that is illegal, offensive, or harmful.    
-Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its systems.​

C. Data Privacy & Security

We are committed to protecting your privacy and securing your personal information. All data collection and processing activities comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information. Personal data is collected and processed only for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes as outlined in our Privacy Policy. We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties. Data retention periods are limited to what is necessary for the purposes for which the data is processed.

D. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, engineering designs, and software, is our property or the property of our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without our express written permission. Any unauthorized use of the materials appearing on this website may violate copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws and could result in criminal or civil penalties.

E. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Design & Systems Inc. will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

F. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its contents are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the Site will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted.

G. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Design & Systems Inc., its affiliates, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Site, violation of these Terms, or infringement of third-party rights.

H. Governing Law

These Terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ontario and Canada, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Ontario for any disputes related to these Terms.

I. Miscellaneous

If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.