Website Terms
These Website Terms apply to the website operated by Pillaris Engineering & Consulting, LLC. By using the website, you acknowledge these terms. If you do not agree with them, discontinue use of the website.
General information only
Website content provides general information about Pillaris, its professional services, and structural-engineering topics. It does not account for the conditions, materials, configuration, history, applicable requirements, or other circumstances of a particular structure or project and does not constitute project-specific engineering advice.
Do not rely on website content to design, evaluate, permit, construct, modify, repair, occupy, or determine the safety or adequacy of a structure. Those decisions require project-specific information and appropriate evaluation by qualified professionals.
No professional relationship or project acceptance
Accessing the website, reviewing its content, submitting an inquiry, or receiving a preliminary response does not create an engineer-client relationship, professional engagement, contractual relationship, or duty to provide services. It also does not confirm project acceptance, availability, professional authorization in a particular jurisdiction, or agreement on a scope of services.
Professional services begin only after Pillaris and the client enter into a written agreement defining the applicable scope, deliverables, assumptions, limitations, responsibilities, fee, and schedule.
Emergencies and immediate safety concerns
This website and its contact methods are not emergency-response services and are not continuously monitored. If a condition may present an immediate threat to people or property, leave the affected area when appropriate and contact emergency services, the local building or fire authority, the property owner, or another appropriate emergency resource. Do not delay emergency action while waiting for a response from Pillaris.
Website content, an inquiry, or a preliminary communication from Pillaris does not determine that a structure is safe to enter, occupy, use, alter, or repair.
Use of the website and its content
You may use this website for lawful informational purposes and contact Pillaris through its published methods with legitimate inquiries. You may not interfere with the website's operation or security, attempt unauthorized access, introduce malicious code, send false or harmful information, or use the content in a way that falsely implies project-specific engineering advice, professional authorization, or endorsement by Pillaris.
Unless otherwise identified, the website's original text, graphics, design elements, and organization are owned by or licensed to Pillaris and are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws. Reasonable portions may be printed or saved for personal or internal business reference. Material reproduction, modification, republication, distribution, sale, or commercial exploitation requires Pillaris's permission or another lawful basis.
The website may link to third-party sites or reference standards, codes, products, or other materials for convenience. Pillaris does not control or endorse those resources unless expressly stated. Consult applicable official sources and qualified professionals for project-specific decisions.
Availability, jurisdiction, and liability
Pillaris may update, correct, or remove website content at any time and does not guarantee that the website will always be available, complete, current, error-free, or suitable for a particular purpose or jurisdiction.
Access from a particular location does not mean that Pillaris is authorized, available, or offering services there. Potential projects are considered based on location, requested services, applicable licensing and firm-authorization requirements, project fit, schedule, and availability.
To the extent permitted by law, Pillaris is not liable for loss or damage arising from access to, inability to use, or reliance on this website or its general content, or from third-party resources referenced through it. These website limitations do not replace or modify the responsibilities, remedies, limitations, or professional standard of care established by an applicable written agreement or governing law.
Changes, governing law, and contact
Pillaris may update these terms by posting a revised version and effective date. These terms and website use are governed by applicable Maryland law, except where another jurisdiction's law must apply. A written professional-services agreement may establish different governing-law, venue, or dispute provisions.
Questions about these terms may be sent to info@pillarisengineering.com.