WEBSITE TERMS OF USE
SMHa, Inc.
Our Commitment
At SMHa, thoughtful design extends beyond the spaces we create. We believe our website should provide an informative, engaging, and respectful experience for everyone who visits.
These Website Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website owned and operated by SMHa, Inc. (“SMHa,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the website.
Website Purpose
The SMHa website is provided for general informational purposes, including information about our firm, services, experience, projects, thought leadership, news, and community involvement.
Nothing contained on this website should be interpreted as professional architectural, planning, design, engineering, or construction advice specific to any individual project or circumstance.
Permitted Use
You may access and use this website solely for lawful, personal, informational, or business purposes.
You agree not to:
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Use the website for any unlawful purpose.
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Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems.
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Interfere with the operation or security of the website.
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Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
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Copy or reproduce website content except as expressly permitted by these Terms.
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Use automated tools, bots, data mining, or scraping technologies to collect website content without our prior written permission.
SMHa reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the website for any user who violates these Terms.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all content on this website is the property of SMHa, Inc. or is used with permission.
This includes but is not limited to:
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Architectural designs
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Renderings
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Drawings
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Sketches
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Floor plans
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Photographs
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Graphics
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Logos
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Illustrations
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Text
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Project descriptions
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Branding
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Videos
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Website design
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Layout and visual presentation
These materials are protected by United States copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws.
Nothing contained on this website grants any license or right to use SMHa’s intellectual property without prior written permission.
Project Photography and Portfolio
The projects presented on this website represent work completed by SMHa, often in collaboration with clients, consultants, contractors, photographers, artists, and other project partners.
Project photographs, renderings, and descriptions are displayed with appropriate permission where required and remain subject to applicable copyright and intellectual property protections.
Visitors may not reproduce, distribute, publish, modify, or otherwise use project imagery or related materials for commercial purposes without prior written authorization from the applicable rights holder.
Third-Party Intellectual Property
Certain project names, trademarks, logos, photographs, or other materials appearing on this website may be owned by clients, photographers, consultants, manufacturers, or other third parties.
All such intellectual property remains the property of its respective owner.
Nothing on this website should be interpreted as granting permission to use third-party intellectual property.
No Professional Relationship
Your use of this website does not create an architect-client relationship, professional services agreement, joint venture, partnership, or other contractual relationship with SMHa.
Communicating with SMHa through publicly available contact information, requesting information, or submitting inquiries does not establish a professional relationship.
Professional services are provided only pursuant to a fully executed written agreement between SMHa and its client.
No Professional Advice
Information presented on this website is provided solely for general informational purposes.
Although SMHa strives to present accurate and current information, architectural, planning, engineering, permitting, zoning, building code, and construction requirements vary significantly depending upon project location and circumstances.
Visitors should not rely upon information contained on this website as professional advice for any specific project or decision.
Professional advice should be obtained directly from qualified professionals familiar with the particular circumstances involved.
Accuracy of Information
SMHa makes reasonable efforts to keep website content accurate and current.
However, we do not warrant or guarantee that:
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Information is complete.
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Information is current.
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Information is free from errors or omissions.
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Website content will remain continuously available.
We reserve the right to modify, update, or remove website content at any time without notice.
Third-Party Links
For your convenience, this website may contain links to third-party websites.
SMHa does not own or control these websites and is not responsible for their content, privacy practices, availability, or accuracy.
The inclusion of any third-party link does not constitute an endorsement by SMHa.
Visitors access third-party websites at their own risk.
Website Availability
SMHa strives to maintain continuous availability of this website.
However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access and may suspend or limit website availability for maintenance, updates, security, or other operational reasons.
Disclaimer of Warranties
This website and its contents are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, SMHa disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and availability.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, SMHa, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, consultants, affiliates, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from or relating to:
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Your use of the website.
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Your inability to access the website.
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Reliance upon website content.
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Errors or omissions.
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Technical interruptions.
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Unauthorized access to website systems.
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Third-party websites linked from this website.
This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory asserted.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SMHa, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, consultants, affiliates, and agents from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the website.
Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by our:
These documents are incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of South Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any legal action arising from these Terms or your use of this website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located within the State of South Carolina, and you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.
Changes to These Terms
SMHa may revise these Website Terms of Use at any time.
Your continued use of the website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Contact Us
Questions regarding these Website Terms of Use may be directed to:
SMHa, Inc.
400 Hibben Street, Suite 100
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
info@smha.com