By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Duran Structural website at www.DuranStructural.com (the "Website"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms") and all applicable laws and regulations. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website.

Your continued use of the Website following any posted updates to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes. If you are accessing the Website on behalf of a business, organization, or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not access or use this Website.

Duran Structural is a professional structural engineering firm led by Judian Duran, PE, StS-1, headquartered at 1646 W Snow Ave, Suite 117, Tampa, FL 33606. We provide licensed structural engineering services to residential, commercial, and industrial clients throughout the states of Florida, North Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia.

Our engineers are licensed in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of each state in which we practice. All professional engineering services are governed by separate written engagement agreements and are subject to the professional standards and codes of ethics applicable in the relevant jurisdiction.

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use this Website solely for lawful, personal, or business informational purposes consistent with these Terms. Permitted uses include:

• Reviewing information about our engineering services and service areas
• Submitting project inquiries or contact form submissions
• Accessing publicly available resources, publications, or project portfolio content
• Communicating with our team via contact forms or listed contact methods

3.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree that you will not, under any circumstances:

• Use the Website for any unlawful, fraudulent, or deceptive purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, server, or database
• Introduce viruses, malware, or any other harmful code into the Website
• Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Website using automated tools without prior written consent
• Reproduce, redistribute, or exploit any content from the Website for commercial purposes without authorization
• Impersonate Duran Structural, its employees, or any other person or entity
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Website or its underlying infrastructure
• Use the Website to transmit unsolicited commercial communications (spam)
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits any other user's enjoyment of the Website

Duran Structural reserves the right to terminate or restrict access to the Website for any user who violates these Terms, at our sole discretion and without prior notice.

All content on this Website — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, photographs, project documentation, engineering illustrations, design drawings, reports, icons, and software — is the exclusive property of Duran Structural or its content licensors and is protected by United States copyright, trademark, trade secret, and other applicable intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and view the Website content solely for your personal or internal business informational use. This license does not include the right to:

• Reproduce, copy, or distribute Website content for any commercial purpose
• Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works from any content on the Website
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
• Use any content in a way that implies endorsement by or affiliation with Duran Structural without written consent

The Duran Structural name, logo, and any associated trade names, service marks, and design elements are the trademarks of Duran Structural. Unauthorized use of our trademarks is strictly prohibited.

Important: The information provided on this Website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional engineering advice, consultation, or opinion. Accessing this Website, submitting a contact inquiry, or receiving a response from our team does not create a professional engineer-client relationship, contract for services, or any other professional obligation.

A formal engineer-client relationship with Duran Structural is established only upon execution of a written professional services agreement signed by Judian Duran, PE, StS-1, or another authorized representative of Duran Structural. Any engineering opinions, recommendations, or analyses provided through such a formal engagement are governed solely by that agreement and applicable professional standards — not by these Website Terms of Use.

Do not rely on any content displayed on this Website as a substitute for site-specific professional engineering advice tailored to your particular project, structure, or conditions. Always engage a licensed engineer for project-specific structural assessments.

THIS WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, INFORMATION, AND MATERIALS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Duran Structural expressly disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any content on the Website
• Warranties that any defects in the Website will be corrected

We make no warranty that the Website or its content is appropriate or available for use in all jurisdictions. Accessing the Website from territories where its content may be unlawful is prohibited, and you do so at your own risk.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, DURAN STRUCTURAL, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, LICENSORS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or business opportunities
• Damages arising from your reliance on any content, information, or materials on the Website
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to or alteration of your data or transmissions
• Damages resulting from any interruption, suspension, or termination of the Website
• Damages caused by any third-party conduct or third-party websites linked from this Website

IN NO EVENT SHALL DURAN STRUCTURAL'S TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00), REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION OR THE THEORY OF LIABILITY.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Duran Structural and its officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your use of or access to the Website in violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right
• Any content or information you submit, post, or transmit through the Website
• Any misrepresentation made by you in connection with your use of the Website

We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to cooperate fully with us in asserting any available defenses.

This Website may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites, resources, or services that are not owned or controlled by Duran Structural. These links are provided solely as a convenience and for informational purposes.

Duran Structural does not endorse, control, or assume any responsibility for the content, privacy practices, accuracy, or availability of any third-party websites. You access third-party websites at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of use of any third-party sites you visit.

The inclusion of any link on this Website does not imply a recommendation, partnership, or endorsement by Duran Structural.

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of these Terms. The Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal information you provide to us through the Website.

By using the Website, you consent to the data practices described in our Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy carefully before submitting any personal information through the Website.

Duran Structural is licensed to practice structural engineering in the states of Florida, North Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia. This Website is operated from Tampa, Florida, and is intended to serve prospective and existing clients in those states.

Nothing on this Website constitutes an offer to perform professional engineering services in any jurisdiction in which Duran Structural is not licensed to practice. References to services, capabilities, or project experience should not be construed as a representation that we are licensed or authorized to practice in any jurisdiction beyond those listed above.

We make no representation that the content of this Website is appropriate or lawful for use outside of the United States. If you access this Website from outside the United States, you do so at your own initiative and risk, and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website that is not subject to arbitration under Section 13 below shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts of competent jurisdiction located in Hillsborough County, Florida. You hereby irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of those courts and waive any objection to the laying of venue of any such proceeding.

13.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal claim, you agree to contact Duran Structural in writing at [email protected] and attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Website. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally within thirty (30) days of receiving written notice.

13.2 Binding Arbitration

If informal resolution is unsuccessful, any remaining dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered in Hillsborough County, Florida, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), except as modified herein. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

13.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE THAT ANY ARBITRATION OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DISPUTE BETWEEN US INDIVIDUALLY. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NO ARBITRATION OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE JOINED WITH ANY OTHER, AND THERE IS NO RIGHT OR AUTHORITY FOR ANY DISPUTE TO BE ARBITRATED ON A CLASS ACTION BASIS OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY.

13.4 Exceptions

Nothing in this Section shall prevent either party from seeking emergency injunctive or other equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent irreparable harm or protect intellectual property rights pending resolution of a dispute.

Duran Structural reserves the right to modify, revise, or update these Terms of Use at any time, at our sole discretion. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date displayed at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide notice via a prominent posting on the Website.

Your continued access to or use of the Website following any update to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. If you do not agree with any modification, you must immediately discontinue use of the Website.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or severed from the Terms if modification is not possible. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

No waiver by Duran Structural of any breach or default of these Terms shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default, and shall not affect the other terms of these Terms. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

If you have questions, concerns, or comments about these Terms of Use, or wish to report a potential violation, please contact us:

We will respond to all inquiries promptly and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.