Terms of Service & Legal Disclaimer

IMPORTANT NOTICE & ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

BY ACCESSING OR USING archBound, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, DISCLAIMERS, AND PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL TERMS, YOU MAY NOT USE THIS PLATFORM.

1. Educational Content Only

CRITICAL DISCLAIMER: All playbooks, metro guides, articles, floor plans, cost estimates, investment strategies, and other content on archBound are provided for educational and informational purposes only. This content does NOT constitute:

  • Professional financial, legal, tax, business, or investment advice
  • Licensed architectural, engineering, or construction services
  • Official building codes, permit requirements, or regulatory guidance
  • Guaranteed investment returns, profits, or business outcomes
  • A substitute for consultation with qualified licensed professionals

You MUST consult appropriate licensed professionals (architects, engineers, contractors, attorneys, financial advisors, tax professionals) before making ANY investment, construction, or business decisions.

2. No Professional Advice

The strategies, methods, information, and recommendations contained in our playbooks, metro guides, and articles are based on research and experience but may not be suitable for every situation or individual. archBound does not provide professional advice of any kind. Always seek appropriate professional counsel before implementing any strategies or making decisions based on our content.

3. No Income or Success Guarantees

archBound makes NO GUARANTEES regarding:

  • Specific income, profits, returns, or financial success
  • Business outcomes or project completion
  • Permit approvals or regulatory compliance
  • Construction costs, timelines, or quality
  • Real estate market performance or property values

Your results will depend on numerous factors including but not limited to your effort, experience, capital, market conditions, timing, local regulations, and business acumen. Any income, earnings, or success statements are estimates only and not typical. Individual results vary significantly.

4. Business & Investment Risks

All real estate investments, construction projects, and business ventures involve inherent and substantial risks, including but not limited to:

  • Complete loss of invested capital
  • Market downturns and property devaluation
  • Permit denials and regulatory violations
  • Construction delays, cost overruns, and defects
  • Contractor disputes and litigation
  • Financing challenges and foreclosure
  • Environmental hazards and liability

The strategies presented may not work in your specific situation or market. You assume ALL RISKS associated with implementing any concepts from our playbooks, metro guides, or articles.

5. Building Codes & Jurisdictional Notice

CRITICAL: Building codes, permit requirements, zoning regulations, and legal requirements:

  • Vary significantly by jurisdiction (city, county, state)
  • Change frequently and without notice
  • Require independent verification with local authorities
  • May differ substantially from information presented in our metro guides
  • Are subject to interpretation by local officials

Our metro guides may not reflect current requirements or conditions in your area. Laws, regulations, market conditions, and business practices are constantly evolving. You MUST independently verify ALL information with appropriate authorities, building departments, planning commissions, and licensed professionals in your jurisdiction BEFORE proceeding with any project.

6. No Warranties - "AS IS" Provision

archBound provides ALL content, playbooks, metro guides, articles, tools, and services "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES, express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties of accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or usefulness
  • Warranties of non-infringement or title
  • Warranties that content will meet your requirements
  • Warranties of uninterrupted or error-free service

We do not warrant the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or currentness of any information, data, or recommendations provided.

7. Complete Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

  • archBound, Dasna LLC, and their respective owners, operators, employees, contractors, agents, and affiliates assume NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER for any decisions, actions, investments, or outcomes resulting from your use of our platform, playbooks, metro guides, articles, or any content
  • You assume ALL RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY for any investments, construction projects, business decisions, or actions taken based on our content
  • We shall NOT be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, exemplary, or any other damages whatsoever, including but not limited to:
    • Financial losses, lost profits, or lost business opportunities
    • Property damage, construction defects, or permit violations
    • Legal fees, fines, penalties, or litigation costs
    • Personal injury, emotional distress, or reputational harm
    • Data loss, system failures, or security breaches
  • This limitation applies even if archBound has been advised of the possibility of such damages
  • Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability; in such cases, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law

8. Your Sole Responsibility

By using archBound, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • You are solely and exclusively responsible for verifying all information before acting on it
  • You will consult appropriate licensed professionals for all investment and construction decisions
  • You understand that real estate markets, building codes, and regulations can change rapidly and without notice
  • You use all content, tools, and services at your own risk and discretion
  • You are responsible for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
  • You will not hold archBound responsible for any outcomes, whether positive or negative

YOU ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR RESULTS AND AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS ALL PARTIES INVOLVED IN CREATING, PUBLISHING, AND DISTRIBUTING THIS CONTENT.

9. Testimonials, Examples & Case Studies Disclaimer

Any testimonials, case studies, success stories, or examples presented in our playbooks, metro guides, or articles are for illustrative purposes only and do not guarantee, indicate, or predict similar results. Past performance does not indicate future outcomes. Results shown may be atypical and not representative of typical user experiences.

10. Affiliate Disclosure

Our playbooks, metro guides, and articles may contain affiliate links or references to products, services, tools, or resources from which we may earn commissions or other compensation. We only recommend products and services we believe may provide value. However, you should conduct your own due diligence before making any purchase decisions. Our affiliate relationships do not influence our content objectivity, which is based on research and experience. We are not responsible for the quality, performance, or outcomes of any third-party products or services.

11. Payment Terms & Refunds

All purchases of playbooks, metro guides, or other digital products are FINAL. We do not offer refunds except as required by law. By purchasing, you acknowledge:

  • Digital products are delivered immediately upon purchase
  • You are responsible for ensuring product suitability before purchasing
  • You have reviewed all product descriptions and disclaimers
  • archBound is not responsible for product performance, outcomes, or your satisfaction

12. Intellectual Property Rights

© 2025 archBound. All rights reserved.

All playbooks, metro guides, articles, content, tools, designs, logos, trademarks, and materials on archBound are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Purchased content is licensed for personal use only. Unauthorized:

  • Copying, reproduction, or duplication
  • Distribution, sharing, or redistribution
  • Resale, sublicensing, or commercial use
  • Modification, derivative works, or reverse engineering

is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action, damages, and injunctive relief.

13. User Conduct & Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to:

  • Use archBound for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Violate any laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Upload viruses, malware, or harmful code
  • Interfere with platform operation or security
  • Scrape, harvest, or collect user data
  • Impersonate others or provide false information
  • Share account credentials or access

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless archBound, Dasna LLC, and their respective owners, officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, damages, losses, costs, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

  • Your use or misuse of our platform, playbooks, metro guides, or articles
  • Your violation of these Terms of Service
  • Your violation of any laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Any investments, projects, or business decisions you make

15. Dispute Resolution & Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by applicable law without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes, claims, or controversies arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of archBound shall be resolved through:

  • Binding Arbitration: All disputes shall be resolved through individual binding arbitration, not in court
  • Class Action Waiver: You waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration
  • Informal Resolution: Before initiating arbitration, you agree to attempt informal resolution by contacting us

16. Termination & Account Suspension

archBound reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to our platform, playbooks, metro guides, or articles at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, for any reason including but not limited to violation of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or abuse of our services. Upon termination, all licenses and rights granted to you will immediately cease.

17. Modifications to Terms & Services

archBound reserves the right to:

  • Modify, update, or change these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice
  • Discontinue, modify, or change any playbooks, metro guides, articles, or services
  • Change pricing, features, or availability without notice

Continued use after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and archBound regarding your use of our platform and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications.

20. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, Disclaimer, or Privacy Policy, contact us at our contact page.

FINAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT

BY USING archBound AND ACCESSING OUR PLAYBOOKS, METRO GUIDES, OR ARTICLES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:

  • You have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service and Disclaimers in their entirety
  • You accept full responsibility for all decisions and actions taken based on our content
  • You will consult appropriate licensed professionals before implementing any strategies
  • archBound, Dasna LLC, and all affiliated parties assume NO LIABILITY for your use of our platform or content
  • All content is provided for educational purposes only with NO GUARANTEES of any kind

Privacy Policy

Information Collection: archBound collects minimal personal information necessary to provide our services, including email addresses for account creation and communication, payment information processed securely through third-party providers, and usage data to improve platform functionality.

Use of Information: Information collected is used solely for providing access to purchased playbooks, metro guides, and articles; communicating important updates and notifications; and improving platform performance and user experience.

Data Protection: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Services: archBound uses third-party services for payment processing and analytics. These services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information. We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

Cookies: We use cookies to maintain user sessions and improve functionality. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect platform functionality.

Your Rights: You have the right to access your personal data, request correction of inaccurate data, request deletion of your account and data, and opt-out of marketing communications. Contact us to exercise these rights.

Data Retention: We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations. Deleted account data may be retained in backups for a limited period.

Children's Privacy: archBound is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

International Users: Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using archBound, you consent to such transfers.

Privacy Policy Changes: This privacy policy is subject to change without notice. Continued use of archBound after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time.

Contact: For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at our contact page.