Terms and Conditions

1. Definitions

  • “Company,” “We,” “Us,” “Our” refers to New Box Estimating (NB Estimating).

  • “Services” refers to estimating services, quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, BOM creation, budget reports, and any related deliverables.

  • “Client,” “You,” “Your” refers to any user accessing our website or using our services.

  • “Website” refers to www.nbestimating.com

2. Use of Website & Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our website, you confirm acceptance of these Terms. Continued use constitutes ongoing acceptance.

3. Cookies

Our website uses required cookies for functionality and may use optional cookies for analytics or marketing.

  • Required cookies do not need consent.

  • Optional cookies may be accepted or declined.

  • Third‑party cookies may be used when third‑party services (e.g., embedded videos) are displayed.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on NB Estimating — including text, graphics, estimates, takeoffs, BOMs, marked‑up plans, and digital materials — is owned by NB Estimating or its licensors. You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, or republish our content

  • Sell, rent, or sublicense our materials

  • Redistribute any content

  • Use our estimates commercially beyond your internal project evaluation or bidding purposes

All rights are reserved.

5. Client Files & Uploaded Content

“Your Content” includes any plans, drawings, specifications, images, or documents you upload or provide. You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have permission to use all submitted materials

  • Your materials do not violate any third‑party rights

  • Your materials do not contain unlawful, harmful, or offensive content

We may remove or refuse content at any time.

6. Accuracy, Limitations & Client Responsibilities

NB Estimating provides professional estimating services, but all estimates are informational tools and not guaranteed. You acknowledge and agree that:

  • Estimates depend entirely on the accuracy and completeness of the plans you provide

  • Market pricing, labor rates, and project conditions may change

  • Estimates are not construction contracts, guaranteed bids, or legally binding cost commitments

  • You are responsible for reviewing all deliverables before use

NB Estimating is not liable for project cost overruns, omissions in drawings, design changes, or contractor pricing differences.

7. Prohibited Use

You may not use our website or services to:

  • Engage in unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful activity

  • Upload harmful files, viruses, or malicious code

  • Post defamatory, hateful, or abusive content

  • Attempt to disrupt website functionality

  • Misrepresent our services or impersonate our company

  • Use our content for commercial resale or redistribution

8. Comments & User Interaction

If the website allows comments or user interaction:

  • NB Estimating does not pre‑screen comments

  • Comments reflect the views of the user, not the company

  • We may remove comments that are inappropriate, offensive, or violate these Terms

  • You grant NB Estimating a non‑exclusive license to use, reproduce, or edit your comments

9. Hyperlinking to Our Website

Certain organizations (government agencies, search engines, news organizations, online directories) may link to our website without prior approval. Other organizations may request approval by emailing us with:

  • Organization name

  • Contact information

  • URLs intended for linking

Approved organizations may link using our company name or URL. Use of our logo requires a trademark license agreement.

10. Third‑Party Links & External Content

We are not responsible for content appearing on external websites that link to us. You agree to defend and indemnify us against claims arising from your website’s content.

11. Reservation of Rights

We may request removal of any link to our website. We may update these Terms at any time. Continued linking constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

12. Removal of Links

If you find any link on our website offensive, you may contact us. We may consider removal requests but are not obligated to act.

13. Website Availability & Information Accuracy

We do not guarantee:

  • Website uptime

  • Error‑free content

  • Updated or complete information

  • Continuous availability of services

Website downtime, maintenance, or errors may occur.

14. No Warranties

Our website and services are provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties regarding:

  • Accuracy

  • Completeness

  • Reliability

  • Suitability

  • Availability

15. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, NB Estimating is not liable for:

  • Losses or damages arising from use of our website or services

  • Errors in plans, drawings, or client‑provided information

  • Market price changes

  • Project delays or cost overruns

  • Website downtime or data loss

Nothing in these Terms limits liability for:

  • Death or personal injury

  • Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation

  • Any liability not permitted to be excluded by law

16. Account Suspension or Termination

If NB Estimating offers user accounts or project portals, we may suspend or terminate accounts for:

  • Violations of these Terms

  • Harmful or unlawful behavior

  • Abuse of services

  • Non‑payment (if applicable)

17. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California. You agree to submit to the jurisdiction of California courts for dispute resolution.