Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Applicable in Ontario, Canada
1. Introduction and Acceptance
Welcome to the website of Foundation Shield (“Company,” “we,” or “us”). By accessing this website, requesting quotes, or scheduling property assessments, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please refrain from using the site.
2. Website Use & Informational Scope
The content provided on this website—including articles, case studies, service descriptions, and FAQ guides—is offered for general educational purposes. While informed by over 20 years of hands-on construction experience, website materials do not constitute structural engineering consultations or definitive remote structural diagnoses.
3. Quotes, Estimates, and On-Site Assessments
Any preliminary estimates or telephone guidance provided prior to an in-person physical inspection are non-binding budgetary indicators. Final binding contract pricing, payment milestones, material specifications, and installation schedules are formalized solely in written construction proposals signed by both homeowner and Foundation Shield.
4. Property Access and Homeowner Responsibilities
To perform accurate assessments or agreed construction work (including crawl space encapsulation, interior drainage, or foundation jack post installations), homeowners agree to provide reasonable, safe access to the relevant crawl space hatches, basement perimeters, electrical service panels, and exterior discharge lines.
5. Project Payment & Contract Terms
Payment structures, deposit requirements, milestone invoicing, and final sign-off procedures will be clearly outlined in individual written project proposals. No payment processing occurs through this informational website.
6. Intellectual Property
All trademarks, logos, brand assets, graphics, and written content published on this website are the proprietary property of Foundation Shield or used under authorization. Unauthorized duplication, scraping, or republishing of site copy is strictly prohibited.
7. Third-Party Links & External Content
This website may feature links to third-party resources, such as Google Maps for business directions or partner platforms like AIRE. Foundation Shield does not control or assume responsibility for external third-party privacy practices or website content.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted under applicable law in the Province of Ontario, Foundation Shield disclaims liability for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from website downtime, typographical inaccuracies, or reliance upon website educational articles in lieu of an on-site structural evaluation.
9. Applicable Ontario and Canadian Law
These Terms and Conditions and any disputes arising from website interactions are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.
10. Contact Information
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