Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the VP Associates website (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and VP Associates, P.A., a Florida professional association ("VP Associates", "we", "us", or "our").

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. All changes are effective immediately when we post them. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.

Description of Service

VP Associates provides structural engineering services and information through our website. Our Service includes:

• Company information and history
• Descriptions of our engineering services
• Project portfolio showcase
• Career opportunities and application
• Contact forms and communication channels

Professional Services Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional engineering advice.

All engineering services require a formal engagement agreement signed by both parties. No professional relationship is created by using this website or submitting information through our contact forms.

Structural engineering services are regulated by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers. Our Florida license number is available upon request and displayed in our office.

Intellectual Property Rights

The content and materials on this website are owned by VP Associates and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. This includes:

• Text, graphics, logos, and images
• Project photos and descriptions
• Software and code
• Design and layout

You may not reproduce, modify, display, sell, or distribute any content from this website without our prior written consent.

User-Submitted Content

When you submit information through our website (such as contact forms or job applications):

• You represent that you have the right to submit the content
• You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the content for the purposes stated at the time of submission
• You are responsible for the accuracy of the information you provide

Privacy Policy

Your use of our Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which can be found at vp-associates.com/privacy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs the Service and informs users of our data collection practices.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, VP Associates shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Errors or inaccuracies in content
• Personal injury or property damage resulting from your use of the Service
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our secure servers

In no event shall VP Associates' total liability exceed the amount you paid, if any, for accessing the Service.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless VP Associates and our affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, interns, and employees from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Hillsborough County, Florida.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Service immediately, without prior notice, for any breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Warranty Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. VP ASSOCIATES MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE OPERATION OF THE SERVICE OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, OR PRODUCTS INCLUDED ON THIS SITE.