Terms of Use
About this site. This website is operated by Erudite Designs, a Wisconsin business [entity type to confirm] ("Erudite Designs"). By using it you agree to these terms.
What the site is. Information about our product design and development services. It is not an offer to enter into a contract. Services are provided only under a separate written proposal or agreement that you accept.
What we are not. Erudite Designs is not a manufacturer, broker or sourcing company, and does not employ licensed Professional Engineers [to confirm]. We do not provide stamped or certified engineering drawings; structural, safety, regulatory or code sign-off; or legal, medical or financial advice. You are responsible for final design validation, testing, certifications, regulatory approvals and your supplier decisions.
Information you submit. You confirm you have the right to share what you send, including any files, and that it does not infringe others' rights. For reverse engineering or reproduction work, you confirm you have the right to reproduce the part. We treat what you send as confidential and will sign an NDA on request. Sending a form does not create a client relationship until a proposal is accepted.
Ownership. The customer owns the designs as scoped in the proposal. [Lawyer to confirm wording, for example effective on payment, and that Erudite keeps its pre-existing tools and general know-how.]
Our content. The site text, logo and design belong to Erudite Designs. Do not copy or reuse them without permission.
Acceptable use. No attempts to disrupt the site, upload malicious files, or submit unlawful content.
No warranties; limits of liability. The site is provided "as is." To the extent allowed by law, we are not liable for indirect or consequential losses arising from use of the site. [Lawyer to draft.]
Links. We are not responsible for third-party sites.
Governing law. State of Wisconsin [lawyer to confirm]. We may update these terms; the date below shows the latest version. Last updated: [date to be set at launch].