Terms of Service

Effective Date: 2026

These Terms of Service govern your use of the website operated by Open Architecture Office ("OAO," "we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms.

1. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

• Attempt unauthorized access to the Site or its systems

• Engage in data scraping, crawling, or automated data collection

• Disrupt or interfere with the Site’s functionality or security

• Misrepresent your identity or impersonate another person or entity

2. Intellectual Property and Copyright

All content on the Site, including but not limited to architectural designs, drawings, renderings, photographs, text, research materials, graphics, logos, layout, and software, is the property of Open Architecture Office unless otherwise noted.

This content is protected under United States and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, transmit, display, create derivative works from, or otherwise use any content from this Site without prior written consent from Open Architecture Office.

Use of this Site does not grant any license or ownership rights to any intellectual property displayed herein.

© 2026 Open Architecture Office. All rights reserved.

3. Architectural Works Protection

Architectural works, drawings, models, plans, and built projects presented on this Site are protected under the Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act and related intellectual property laws.

Unauthorized reproduction, adaptation, or use of architectural plans or constructed work may constitute copyright infringement and may result in legal action.

4. DMCA Notice and Takedown Procedure

If you believe that any content on this Site infringes your copyright, you may submit written notice including the following:

• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed

• Identification of the material claimed to be infringing and its location on the Site

• Your contact information

• A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law

• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information provided is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

• Your physical or electronic signature

Notices should be sent to:

Open Architecture Office
mklemens@oaoffice.com
Chicago, Illinois

Upon receipt of a valid notice, Open Architecture Office will investigate and take appropriate action, including removal of infringing material where required.

5. Informational Use Only

The Site is provided for general informational purposes only. Content on the Site does not constitute professional, legal, or technical advice, nor does it create a client relationship unless expressly agreed to in writing.

6. Site Availability

We make reasonable efforts to keep the Site accessible and up to date. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted availability or error-free operation. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Open Architecture Office is not liable for any damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site, including but not limited to:

• Loss of data or business opportunities

• Service interruptions or system failures

• Security breaches or unauthorized access

• Actions or omissions of third parties

Your use of the Site is at your own risk.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may include links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for convenience only. Open Architecture Office does not control or endorse third-party content and is not responsible for their practices, accuracy, or policies.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Open Architecture Office, its principals, employees, and collaborators from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising out of your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Site.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State in which Open Architecture Office is established, without regard to conflict of law principles.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Contact

If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact:

Open Architecture Office
mklemens@oaoffice.com
Chicago, IL