Last updated: May 28, 2026
Welcome to EngCase. By accessing or using https://engcase.com (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, along with our Privacy Policy. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and EngCase (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
If you are accessing the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
2. Description of Service
EngCase is an educational and informational website that publishes engineering case studies and technical articles related to HVAC, Building Management Systems (BMS), cleanroom facilities, data centers, and industrial control systems.
The content on the Site is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional engineering judgment, on-site evaluation, or formal consulting services.
3. Eligibility
The Site is intended for users who are at least 18 years of age. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that:
- You are at least 18 years old, or accessing the Site under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian
- You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
- Your use of the Site does not violate any applicable law or regulation
4. Intellectual Property Rights
4.1 Our Content
All content published on the Site, including but not limited to text, articles, case studies, diagrams, tables, graphics, logos, and the overall layout and design, is the property of EngCase or its content providers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
4.2 Permitted Use
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may:
- View and read articles for educational purposes
- Share article links with attribution to EngCase
- Quote brief excerpts (under 100 words) with proper citation linking back to the original article
4.3 Prohibited Use
Without prior written permission, you may not:
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or republish substantial portions of Site content
- Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on Site content
- Use Site content for commercial purposes, including training of artificial intelligence or machine learning models
- Remove copyright notices, attribution, or proprietary markings
- Frame the Site or embed substantial portions of content in another website
- Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to extract content at a rate that disrupts Site operation
4.4 Trademarks
EngCase and associated logos are trademarks. Other trademarks, service marks, and trade names referenced on the Site are the property of their respective owners.
5. User Conduct
When using the Site, you agree NOT to:
- Engage in any activity that could harm, disable, overburden, or impair the Site
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, server, or related infrastructure
- Use the Site to distribute malware, spam, or other harmful code
- Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
- Harass, threaten, or impersonate other users or the Site operator
- Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
- Collect or harvest information about other users without their consent
6. User-Submitted Content
If the Site provides functionality for submitting comments, feedback, or other content (“User Content”):
6.1 Your Responsibilities
You are solely responsible for any User Content you submit. By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the necessary rights to submit the content
- The content does not infringe any third party’s intellectual property rights
- The content is accurate and not misleading
- The content complies with all applicable laws
6.2 License Grant
By submitting User Content, you grant EngCase a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display the content in connection with operating and promoting the Site.
6.3 Right to Remove
We reserve the right (but not the obligation) to remove any User Content at our sole discretion, including content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT 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, or non-infringement
- Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses
- Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of content
The technical information published on the Site is based on documented field cases and published industry standards. However, every facility, system, and operating condition is unique. The content should not be applied to your specific situation without independent verification by a qualified professional engineer.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ENGCASE AND ITS CONTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:
- Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
- Damages resulting from the use of, or inability to use, the Site
- Damages arising from any decision made based on Site content
- Damages caused by unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise), even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability for certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.
9. Professional Judgment Required
The Site discusses technical engineering topics including HVAC controls, BMS operation, electrical systems, and industrial safety. Implementation of any technique, modification, or recommendation discussed on the Site requires:
- Independent verification by a licensed professional engineer
- Compliance with applicable local codes, standards, and regulations
- Proper risk assessment for your specific facility and operating conditions
- Adherence to manufacturer specifications and warranty terms
- Appropriate safety procedures including lockout/tagout where applicable
You assume full responsibility for any actions taken based on information from the Site.
10. Third-Party Links and Content
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for third-party content, products, or services. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk and subject to the terms and policies of those third parties.
11. Advertising
The Site may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks (such as Google AdSense). We do not control the content of these advertisements. Inclusion of an advertisement does not constitute endorsement of the advertised product or service.
12. Modifications to the Site
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation.
13. Modifications to Terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of these Terms indicates the most recent revision. Material changes will be communicated through a notice on the Site.
Your continued use of the Site after changes constitute acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, please discontinue use of the Site.
14. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use the Site immediately ceases. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.
15. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless EngCase, its operators, and contributors from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Site
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of a third party
- Your User Content
16. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Site shall first be addressed through good-faith informal negotiation. If informal resolution is not reached, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in courts of competent jurisdiction.
17. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining Terms remain in full force and effect.
18. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and EngCase regarding your use of the Site, superseding any prior agreements or understandings.
19. Contact
For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms, please contact us through the Contact page on this Site.
These Terms of Service are provided for informational purposes and do not constitute legal advice. For legal advice specific to your situation, please consult a qualified attorney.