Disclaimer
Please Read Before Using Our Services
The information, services and deliverables provided by Cost 4 Estimating are intended solely to assist construction professionals in preparing bids and estimates. By using our website or engaging our services, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this Disclaimer.
Scope of Services
Cost 4 Estimating provides construction takeoff and cost estimating services for bidding purposes. We are not construction company, general contractor, subcontractor or construction management firm. We do not manage, supervise, execute or participate in any construction activity.
Our deliverables including quantity takeoffs, cost estimates and bid breakdowns, prepared by using professional software to assist you in preparing competitive bids. They do not constitute construction advice or contractual commitments.
Client Responsibility
You, the client, are solely responsible for:
- Verifying all Estimate Data Before Submitting a Bid
- Ensuring that Project Plans and Documents Provided to Us Are Accurate and Complete
- Applying Our Estimates in Accordance with Applicable Laws, Codes and Regulations
- Any Contractual Commitments Made Based on Our Estimates
Third Party Information
Our estimates may incorporate publicly available data, pricing databases and regional cost indices. We make no warranty regarding the completeness, accuracy or currency of third party data sources used in our estimates.
Modifications
We reserve the right to update or modify this Disclaimer at any time without prior notice. The current version will always be posted on our website with the effective date indicated.
Accuracy of Estimates
Construction cost estimating involves inherent uncertainty. Our estimates should be reviewed by qualified professionals and cross referenced with current local market pricing before submission of any bid or award of any contract. While we employ certified estimators and use current market data to produce our deliverables, actual construction costs may vary from our estimates due to factors including but not limited to:
- Fluctuations in Material Prices and Labor Rates
- Changes in Project Scope, Design or Specifications After Estimate Delivery
- Regional Market Conditions and Subcontractor Pricing Variations
- Site Conditions Not Visible or Disclosed in The Project Documents Provided
- Errors or Omissions in The Plans and Documents Submitted to Us
Limitation of Liability
Cost 4 Estimating shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages arising from the use of our estimates, deliverables or website including but not limited to lost profits, bid losses, contract disputes or construction overruns.
Our total liability for any claim arising from our services shall not exceed the amount paid to us for the specific service giving rise to that claim.
Website Content
The content on our website including case studies, project examples and statistics, is provided for informational and illustrative purposes only. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes on future projects.
Questions
If you have questions about this Disclaimer, please contact us at: plans@cost4estimating.com.
