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Purpose
Use of the Company's website, software, services, or platform (the "Platform") may involve the exchange of confidential, proprietary, or sensitive information for lawful use of the Platform.
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User Classification
Consumer User: Individual using the Platform for personal, non-commercial purposes.
Enterprise User: Any business, organization, or person acting on behalf of an entity.
Unless otherwise stated, all provisions apply to both.
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Confidential Information
"Confidential Information" includes all non-public information disclosed by either party, including but not limited to:
- Business, financial, operational, and technical data
- Software, source code, APIs, designs, documentation
- User submissions and platform data
Excludes information that:
- Is public without breach
- Was lawfully known prior to disclosure
- Is independently developed
- Is lawfully obtained from a third party
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Mutual Confidentiality Obligations
Each party agrees to:
- Use Confidential Information solely for the Platform's purpose
- Protect it using commercially reasonable safeguards
- Restrict disclosure to authorized personnel only
- Remain responsible for breaches by its representatives
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User Content & Data
You retain ownership of your data.
You grant Company a limited, non-exclusive license to process such data solely to operate and improve the Platform.
You represent that:
- You have full rights to submit all content
- Your submissions do not violate law or third-party rights
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Authority (Enterprise Users)
If acting on behalf of an entity, you represent that you have full authority to bind that entity.
Company assumes no responsibility for unauthorized acceptance.
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No Warranty
THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE."
COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
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Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, regardless of jurisdiction:
- Company assumes no responsibility or liability for data loss.
- Company assumes no responsibility or liability for business interruption.
- Company assumes no responsibility or liability for lost profits or revenues.
- Company assumes no responsibility or liability for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages.
TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED: USD $0 OR AMOUNTS PAID IN THE PRIOR 12 MONTHS, WHICHEVER IS LESS.
Where exclusions are restricted, liability is limited to the minimum extent required by law.
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Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Carson Engineering Design L.L.C., its officers, members, and affiliates from claims arising from:
- Your use of the Platform
- Your content or data
- Violation of this Agreement or applicable law
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Mandatory Binding Arbitration (Global)
Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law.
- Administrator: American Arbitration Association (AAA) or equivalent
- Seat / Governing Law: California, USA
- Language: English
- Format: Remote or document-based where possible
- Individual claims only - no class or representative actions
YOU WAIVE THE RIGHT TO JURY TRIALS AND CLASS ACTIONS.
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Arbitration Opt-Out
You may opt out of arbitration within 30 days of acceptance by emailing: legal@carsonengi.com
Include:
- Full name
- Country of residence
- Clear opt-out statement
All other terms remain binding.
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Governing Law
Enterprise Users: Laws of the State of California, USA.
Consumer Users: Mandatory local consumer protection laws may apply in addition.
Conflict-of-law rules are excluded to the maximum extent permitted.
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International Use
The Platform is operated from the United States and may be accessed globally.
You are solely responsible for:
- Compliance with local laws
- Determining legality in your jurisdiction
- Access is void where prohibited
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Export & Sanctions Compliance
You represent that you:
- Are not located in a sanctioned jurisdiction
- Are not on restricted or denied-party lists
- Will not use the Platform in violation of export or sanctions laws
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Language
This Agreement is written in English.
Translations are for convenience only.
English controls in all cases.
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Termination
Company may suspend or terminate access at any time.
Confidentiality, arbitration, liability, and indemnification provisions survive termination.
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Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between you and Carson Engineering Design L.L.C. (DBA Bruellman) and supersedes all prior agreements.
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Acceptance
By clicking "I Agree", accessing, or using the Platform, you confirm that you:
- Have read and understood this Agreement
- Are legally authorized to accept it
- Agree to be bound by its terms