Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website or engaging the services of SC Forensic Services, LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and SC Forensic Services, LLC regarding your use of our website and services.

2. Description of Service

SC Forensic Services, LLC provides professional forensic engineering services including but not limited to:

  • Structural investigations and analysis
  • Damage assessment and documentation
  • Failure analysis and root cause determination
  • Technical building inspections
  • Expert witness and litigation support services
  • Technical consultation and advisory services

Our services are provided on a professional fee basis as outlined in individual engagement agreements. Specific terms, deliverables, and timelines are established in writing for each project.

3. Eligibility

To use our services, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have the legal authority to enter into binding agreements
  • Provide accurate and complete information when requested
  • Have the authority to engage services on behalf of any organization you represent

4. User Responsibilities

When using our website or services, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain the confidentiality of any account credentials
  • Notify us promptly of any unauthorized use or security concerns
  • Use our services only for lawful purposes
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Provide necessary access and information for forensic investigations when applicable
  • Pay fees as agreed in engagement contracts

5. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our website or services:

  • For any unlawful purpose or in violation of any laws
  • To transmit harmful code, viruses, or malicious content
  • To interfere with or disrupt the website or servers
  • To collect information about other users without consent
  • To impersonate any person or entity
  • To engage in any activity that would damage our reputation or business
  • To submit false or misleading information

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of SC Forensic Services, LLC or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • View and print pages for personal, non-commercial use
  • Share links to our website content

You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or modify our content without permission
  • Use our trademarks or branding without authorization
  • Create derivative works based on our content
  • Remove any copyright or proprietary notices

Reports and deliverables produced for clients remain our intellectual property unless otherwise specified in the engagement agreement. Clients receive a license to use such materials for their intended purpose.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

OUR WEBSITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
  • FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
  • NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF CONTENT

We do not warrant that our website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We make no guarantees about the results of our services.

Forensic engineering opinions and conclusions are based on available information, site conditions at the time of investigation, and professional judgment. Findings are specific to the conditions observed and may not account for hidden conditions or changes that occur after our investigation.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SC FORENSIC SERVICES, LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
  • LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
  • DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OR INABILITY TO USE OUR WEBSITE OR SERVICES
  • DAMAGES RESULTING FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO YOUR INFORMATION
  • ANY DAMAGES EXCEEDING THE FEES PAID FOR THE SPECIFIC SERVICE GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory under which damages are sought, including contract, tort, or otherwise.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for:

  • The content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites
  • Third-party privacy policies or data practices
  • Any damages arising from your use of third-party services

We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SC Forensic Services, LLC, its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your use of our website or services
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Any false or misleading information you provide

11. Termination

We reserve the right to:

  • Terminate or suspend your access to our website at any time, without notice, for any reason
  • Terminate service agreements in accordance with the terms specified in those agreements
  • Modify or discontinue any aspect of our website or services

Upon termination, your right to use our website and services will immediately cease. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.

12. Governing Law

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

Any disputes arising from these Terms or our services shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Fort Bend County, Texas. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of these courts.

13. Dispute Resolution

Before initiating litigation, the parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good faith negotiation. If negotiation is unsuccessful, disputes may be submitted to mediation before pursuing other remedies.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. Invalid provisions will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make them valid and enforceable.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SC Forensic Services, LLC regarding your use of our website and services.

16. Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time by posting updated terms on this page. Your continued use of our website or services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

  • Company: SC Forensic Services, LLC
  • Address: 24200 SOUTHWEST FWY, Rosenberg, TX 77471
  • Phone: +1 (945) 408-5590
  • Email: admin@nelsonforensic.org