Terms and Conditions

Welcome to AR TEC.

These Terms and Conditions govern the use of the AR TEC website, engineering consultancy services, digital products, downloadable resources, and all related services provided by AR TEC.

By accessing this website, purchasing any product, downloading any material, or using any service provided by AR TEC, you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should discontinue use of the website and services immediately.

About AR TEC

AR TEC is a structural engineering and design company registered in the Netherlands, providing professional engineering consultancy and structural solutions for temporary and permanent structures.

Our services and products may include:

Scaffolding engineering
Temporary structure design
RCC structural design
Steel structure design
Warehouse and industrial structures
Residential and commercial structures
Stadium structures
Structural retrofitting and rehabilitation
Engineering consultancy services
Engineering spreadsheets and Excel tools
Structural calculation sheets
Design templates
Downloadable engineering resources
Digital engineering products

Acceptance of Terms

By using the AR TEC website or services, users confirm that they:

Are legally capable of entering agreements
Will use the website lawfully
Will provide accurate information
Understand the technical nature of engineering services and digital products

These Terms apply to all website visitors, clients, customers, users, contractors, and purchasers.

Website Use

Users agree to use the website responsibly and professionally.

Users must not:

Use the website for unlawful purposes
Attempt unauthorized access to systems or accounts
Upload malicious files or harmful content
Disrupt website functionality
Copy or misuse website materials
Misrepresent identity or information
Engage in fraudulent activities
Attempt to reverse engineer protected digital tools

AR TEC reserves the right to restrict or terminate access for users violating these Terms.

Engineering Consultancy Services

AR TEC provides engineering consultancy and structural design support based on project information, technical data, drawings, assumptions, and details provided by the client.

Engineering outputs may depend on:

Project conditions
Site information
Design assumptions
Construction methods
Material specifications
Local regulations
Contractor execution
Client requirements

Clients are responsible for providing accurate project information and ensuring all engineering work is reviewed and approved by qualified professionals before practical implementation.

Unless specifically agreed in writing, AR TEC is not responsible for on-site supervision, construction execution, contractor performance, or local authority approvals.

Digital Products & Downloadable Resources

AR TEC may sell or provide digital engineering products including:

Engineering spreadsheets
Structural calculation sheets
Excel tools
Engineering templates
Design resources
Educational engineering materials
Technical documents

All digital products are intended for professional support, educational use, and engineering assistance purposes only.

Users are responsible for independently verifying all calculations, assumptions, outputs, and engineering suitability before practical application.

Intellectual Property Rights

All website content, digital products, engineering tools, technical materials, branding, graphics, templates, calculations, and downloadable resources are the intellectual property of AR TEC unless otherwise stated.

Purchasing a digital product grants a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive license for personal or internal professional use only.

Users may not:

Resell digital products
Redistribute purchased files
Upload products publicly
Share download access
Copy products for commercial resale
Claim AR TEC materials as their own
Remove copyright notices
Create competing commercial products using AR TEC resources

Unauthorized use of AR TEC intellectual property may result in legal action.

Payments & Pricing

Prices for services and products may change without prior notice.

Payments may be processed through secure third-party payment providers.

Users agree to provide accurate billing and payment information during purchases.

Applicable taxes, VAT, currency conversion fees, banking fees, or international transaction charges may apply depending on the user's country and payment method.

AR TEC reserves the right to refuse or cancel suspicious or fraudulent transactions.

Refunds & Cancellations

Because many AR TEC products are digital and downloadable, all sales are generally considered final once access or delivery has been provided.

Refunds may only be considered under limited circumstances including:

Duplicate payments
Corrupted files
Failed product delivery caused by AR TEC
Incorrect product delivery

Refund requests must be submitted within the specified refund request period.

Consultancy service cancellations may depend on project progress, completed work, and contractual agreements.

Additional details may be available in the Refund Policy.

Engineering Disclaimer

Engineering calculations, spreadsheets, templates, technical resources, and consultancy services provided by AR TEC are intended for informational, educational, and professional support purposes.

Users acknowledge that structural engineering and construction projects involve technical risks, professional judgment, local regulations, and site-specific conditions.

AR TEC does not guarantee:

Structural performance
Construction outcomes
Site-specific suitability
Code compliance in every jurisdiction
Construction safety
Contractor execution quality

Users remain fully responsible for:

Verifying calculations
Reviewing engineering outputs
Compliance with local building codes
Obtaining approvals and permits
Construction supervision
Site safety and execution

Licensed professionals should always review engineering work before implementation.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, AR TEC shall not be liable for:

Indirect or consequential damages
Financial losses
Business interruption
Construction failures
Structural failures
Delays
Loss of data
Loss of profits
Injuries or damages resulting from misuse of engineering information
Incorrect interpretation of engineering outputs
Contractor or third-party errors
Technical incompatibility of digital products

Users use AR TEC services and products at their own professional responsibility and risk.

Third-Party Services

AR TEC may use third-party platforms and providers including:

Payment gateways
Cloud hosting services
Analytics platforms
Communication systems
Software integrations

AR TEC is not responsible for interruptions, failures, or issues caused by third-party services beyond reasonable control.

User Accounts & Security

Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials, passwords, and login information.

Users agree to notify AR TEC immediately if unauthorized account access or security breaches are suspected.

AR TEC reserves the right to suspend accounts involved in suspicious, abusive, or fraudulent activity.

Privacy & Data Protection

Use of the website and services is also governed by the AR TEC Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

By using the website, users acknowledge and agree to AR TEC's data handling practices as described in those policies.

International Use

AR TEC serves clients and users from multiple countries.

Users are responsible for ensuring that their use of AR TEC services complies with applicable local laws and regulations within their jurisdiction.

Modifications to Services & Terms

AR TEC reserves the right to:

Modify website content
Update products or services
Change pricing
Improve digital tools
Suspend or discontinue services
Update these Terms and Conditions

Updated Terms will be published on the website with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the website after updates indicates acceptance of revised Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands.

Any disputes arising from the use of the website, services, or products shall be subject to the applicable jurisdiction of the Netherlands unless otherwise required by applicable law.