Terms & Conditions
Website Terms and Conditions
Effective date: April 1, 2025
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using www.tombarlow.ca (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. About the Site
This website is operated by Tom Barlow Architecture, a sole-practitioner architecture studio based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Site provides information about the studio’s services, work, and contact details. It is a marketing and informational website only — it does not constitute an offer of professional services, and no client relationship is established through use of the Site alone.
2. Intellectual Property
2.1 Ownership
All content on this Site — including but not limited to text, architectural drawings, renderings, isometric illustrations, photographs, logos, and the overall design — is the property of Tom Barlow Architecture or its licensors and is protected by applicable Canadian copyright and intellectual property law.
2.2 Permitted use
You may view and print content from this Site for your own personal, non-commercial reference. You may not:
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Reproduce, distribute, or republish any content without prior written permission
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Use any content for commercial purposes
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Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or attribution notices
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Use architectural drawings or renderings displayed on the Site as the basis for construction or design work
2.3 Architectural works
Architectural designs, drawings, and works depicted on this Site are protected as works of architecture under the Copyright Act (Canada). Reproduction or use of these works for the purpose of designing, constructing, or representing any building requires explicit written authorization from Tom Barlow Architecture.
3. No Professional Advice
The content of this Site is for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes architectural advice, design recommendations, or professional services of any kind. No architect-client relationship is formed by your use of this Site or by submitting an inquiry through the contact form.
A formal engagement requires a written agreement signed by both parties. Any preliminary discussions, estimates, or responses to inquiries are exploratory only and are not binding on Tom Barlow Architecture.
4. Contact Form and Inquiries
The contact form on this Site is provided as a convenience for prospective clients to initiate contact. By submitting the form, you acknowledge that:
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Your information will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy
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Submission does not guarantee a response or the availability of services
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No confidential information should be submitted through the contact form prior to a formal engagement agreement being in place. Any information you submit before such an agreement is not treated as confidential by Tom Barlow Architecture
5. Third-Party Services and Links
This Site embeds third-party tools including HubSpot (contact form) and Google Maps. These services operate under their own terms and privacy policies, over which Tom Barlow Architecture has no control. Your use of these embedded tools is subject to the respective terms of those providers.
The Site may include links to external websites. These links are provided for convenience only. Tom Barlow Architecture does not endorse, control, or accept responsibility for the content of any linked site.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
This Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Tom Barlow Architecture makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding:
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The accuracy, completeness, or currency of any content on the Site
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The availability or uninterrupted operation of the Site
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The fitness of any information on the Site for a particular purpose
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Tom Barlow Architecture disclaims all warranties, express or implied.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Tom Barlow Architecture shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, this Site or its content. This includes but is not limited to damages for loss of business, loss of data, or loss of goodwill.
Nothing in these Terms limits liability for fraud, gross negligence, or any matter that cannot be excluded by law.
8. Accuracy of Information
Tom Barlow Architecture makes reasonable efforts to keep the content of this Site accurate and current, but does not guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free. Project information, availability, and service descriptions are subject to change without notice.
9. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of British Columbia.
10. Changes to These Terms
Tom Barlow Architecture reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Site with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
11. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
Tom Barlow Architecture
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada