Terms of Service

Last updated: January 1, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the FRENCH ASSOCIATES INC website (the "Site") and services, you ("you," "your," or "User") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our Site or services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and FRENCH ASSOCIATES INC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a Michigan-based architecture and design firm.

2. Description of Service

FRENCH ASSOCIATES INC provides professional architectural and design services, including but not limited to:

  • Architectural design and documentation
  • Urban planning services
  • Space planning and interior design
  • Commercial design services
  • Public buildings design
  • Consulting and feasibility studies

Our services are provided through professional service agreements that outline specific project scope, deliverables, timeline, and compensation. These Terms govern general use of our Site and preliminary interactions, while specific project terms are governed by separate written agreements.

3. Eligibility

By using our Site and services, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
  • You are authorized to act on behalf of any entity you represent
  • You will provide accurate and complete information when requested
  • You have the authority to make decisions regarding any project you discuss with us

4. User Responsibilities

When using our Site and engaging our services, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain the confidentiality of any account credentials
  • Promptly notify us of any unauthorized use or security breaches
  • Cooperate reasonably in any project or engagement
  • Provide timely decisions and approvals when required
  • Pay agreed fees according to established payment terms
  • Not interfere with or disrupt the Site's operation

5. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our Site or services:

  • For any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
  • To submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
  • To impersonate any person or entity
  • To interfere with or disrupt the Site's functionality
  • To attempt unauthorized access to our systems or data
  • To collect information about other users without consent
  • To transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
  • To engage in any activity that damages our reputation

6. Intellectual Property

Our Property

The Site and its content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, designs, and software, are the property of FRENCH ASSOCIATES INC or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.

Architectural designs, drawings, specifications, and other documents created by FRENCH ASSOCIATES INC remain our intellectual property unless otherwise agreed in writing. Project-specific deliverables are licensed to clients upon full payment according to professional service agreement terms.

Your Property

You retain ownership of information, materials, and content you provide to us. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use such content solely for the purpose of providing services to you.

License to Use Site

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Site for personal or business purposes in accordance with these Terms.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Warranties regarding accuracy or reliability of content
  • Warranties that defects will be corrected

Architectural designs and documents are prepared based on information provided by clients and consultants. Final construction outcomes depend on numerous factors beyond our control, including contractor performance, material quality, site conditions, and regulatory compliance.

We do not guarantee specific project outcomes, construction costs, timelines, or regulatory approvals.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FRENCH ASSOCIATES INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, business opportunities, or data
  • Damages resulting from use or inability to use the Site
  • Damages exceeding the amount paid for the specific service giving rise to the claim

Professional liability for architectural services is limited to the scope and terms specified in individual service agreements.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of third-party sites. Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and policies.

Projects may involve third-party consultants, contractors, and suppliers. We are not liable for the performance, actions, or omissions of third parties.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FRENCH ASSOCIATES INC, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Site or services
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Content you submit to the Site

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

Termination of specific project engagements is governed by the terms of individual service agreements. Standard architectural industry termination provisions apply.

12. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes may be submitted to mediation before pursuing other remedies.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action arising from these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Oakland County, Michigan.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and FRENCH ASSOCIATES INC regarding use of the Site.

16. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Site with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

FRENCH ASSOCIATES INC
236 Mill St
Rochester, MI 48307
Phone: +1 (740) 408-0322
Email: help@french-associates-inc.com