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Terms and Conditions

Align One Application

Project DC Ecosystem

Last Updated: March 13, 2026.

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern the access to and use of the Align One software platform, applications, and related services (collectively, the "Platform"), developed and operated as part of the Project DC Ecosystem by DC Layouts LLC or its affiliates ("Company," "we," "our," or "us").

By accessing, downloading, installing, or using the Platform, you ("User," "you," or "your") acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Platform.

1. Description of the Platform

Align One is a digital construction project management and document-interaction platform designed to assist professionals in organizing and visualizing project documentation.

The Platform may include features such as:

The Platform is intended only as a support tool for construction professionals.

It does not replace professional judgment, field verification, engineering review, or construction supervision.

It is neither designed to provide engineering analysis, architectural interpretation, surveying measurements, or construction instructions.

2. Eligibility

You may use the Platform only if:

If you access the Platform on behalf of a company or organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

3. Account Registration

To access certain features, Users may be required to create an account.

You agree to:

You are solely responsible for all activity occurring under your account.

The Company is not liable for any loss resulting from unauthorized account use or access.

4. License to Use the Platform

Subject to these Terms, the Company grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Platform for legitimate business purposes.

You may not:

All rights not expressly granted remain reserved by the Company.

5. Acceptable Use

Users agree to use the Platform responsibly and in accordance with all applicable laws.

Users agree not to use the Platform to:

Violation of this section may result in immediate suspension or termination.

6. User Content

Users may upload documents, plans, drawings, notes, and other materials ("User Content").

You retain ownership of your content but grant the Company a limited worldwide license to:

such content solely for the purpose of providing the Platform.

You represent that you have the necessary rights to upload such materials.

The Company is not responsible for verifying the accuracy or legality of User Content.

7. Data Storage and Security

Use of the Platform may involve the collection and processing of certain user data.

Such data is handled in accordance with the Company's Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

The Company may use aggregated or anonymized data derived from Platform usage for purposes such as improving services, analytics, and system performance.

The Company implements commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect user data.

However, no security system is impenetrable, and the Company cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access or cyber incidents.

The Company is not liable for:

Users are responsible for maintaining independent backups of critical project data. The Company does not guarantee that stored information will be preserved without interruption or loss.

The Company shall not be liable for the loss, corruption, or deletion of user data, including project documents, drawings, or annotations.

8. Third-Party Services

The Platform may integrate third-party services, including cloud hosting, authentication, analytics, or external tools.

The Company is not responsible for the availability, performance, or security of third-party services.

Use of such services may be subject to separate terms imposed by those providers.

9. AI Assistant Disclaimer

The Platform may include AI-powered tools designed to assist users in navigating documents, summarizing information, or generating reports.

All AI-generated outputs:

The AI assistant and any outputs generated by the Platform are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute professional advice, including but not limited to engineering, architectural, construction, safety, regulatory, or legal advice.

Users must independently verify all information before relying on AI-generated outputs.

The Company may use anonymized and aggregated data derived from Platform usage to improve system performance, machine learning models, and product functionality.

10. Augmented Reality Features

The Platform may include Augmented Reality (AR) visualization features.

These features are provided strictly for reference and visualization purposes.

AR outputs:

Users must perform independent field verification before relying on any AR visualization.

11. Measurements, Annotations, and Calculations

Any measurement, scale estimation, markup, annotation, or calculation generated within the Platform:

The Company does not guarantee accuracy.

Users are solely responsible for verifying all measurements and information prior to use in any construction or project activity.

12. No Professional Services and User Responsibility

The Platform does not provide professional services, including but not limited to:

The Company is not responsible for project outcomes, construction quality, regulatory compliance, or safety conditions.

The User acknowledges and agrees that the Platform is not relied upon as the basis for engineering, architectural, surveying, construction, safety, or regulatory decisions.

All outputs generated by the Platform, including AI outputs, measurements, annotations, reports, and visualizations, must be independently verified by qualified professionals.

Users remain solely responsible for:

The Platform must not be relied upon as the sole source of project information nor as the sole basis for construction, engineering, architectural, surveying, or safety decisions.

All measurements, annotations, visualizations, and outputs must be independently verified using professional instruments and qualified personnel.

Users may not use the Platform to develop, train, or improve any artificial intelligence systems, competing products, or automated data extraction tools without the Company's prior written consent.

Users assume all risks associated with the use of the Platform.

13. Professional Responsibility Transfer

Licensed professionals, including engineers, architects, contractors, and other project participants, remain solely responsible for the exercise of professional judgment, project planning, construction execution, regulatory compliance, and jobsite safety.

Use of the Platform does not transfer or alter any professional responsibilities required under applicable laws or professional licensing regulations.

14. Construction Activities Disclaimer

The Platform does not supervise, control, or direct construction activities. The Company does not monitor jobsite conditions, construction methods, sequencing of work, or safety practices.

Users remain solely responsible for all field operations, safety procedures, equipment usage, and compliance with applicable construction standards and regulations.

The Company assumes no liability for damages, losses, or injuries arising from construction activities.

The Company does not provide insurance coverage for project activities, construction work, or jobsite risks.

15. Platform Availability

The Company may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Platform at any time without notice.

This includes:

The Company does not guarantee uninterrupted availability.

Nothing in these Terms constitutes a guarantee of service availability or a service-level agreement (SLA).

16. Beta and Experimental Features

The Platform may include features identified as beta, preview, experimental, or early access.

Such features are provided for evaluation purposes only and may contain errors, inaccuracies, or incomplete functionality.

The Company makes no guarantees regarding the reliability, availability, or accuracy of beta features and may modify or discontinue them at any time.

17. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property related to the Platform, including:

are the exclusive property of the Company or its licensors.

Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of the Platform to the User.

18. Feedback

If you provide suggestions, ideas, or feedback regarding the Platform, the Company may freely use such feedback without compensation or obligation.

19. Fees and Payment

Certain features of the Platform may require payment or subscription.

If applicable:

Failure to pay applicable fees may result in suspension or termination of access.

20. Export Compliance

Users agree not to export, re-export, or transfer the Platform in violation of applicable export control laws and regulations of the United States or other jurisdictions.

21. Termination and Suspension

The Company may suspend or terminate access to the Platform if:

Users may terminate their account at any time by discontinuing use.

Termination does not relieve Users of obligations incurred prior to termination.

22. DMCA Copyright Policy

If you believe that content uploaded to the Platform infringes your copyright, you may submit a copyright infringement notice to:

DC Layouts LLC
dc@layouts-llc.com

The Company may remove or disable access to allegedly infringing content and terminate repeat infringers.

23. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.”

THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING:

THE COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT:

24. Force Majeure

The Company shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of government, cyberattacks, internet outages, cloud infrastructure failures, labor disputes, power interruptions, or other events of force majeure.

25. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the total liability of the Company arising out of or relating to the Platform shall not exceed the greater of:

(a) the total fees paid by the User during the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or

(b) one hundred U.S. dollars (USD $100).

26. Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and its officers, employees, contractors, and affiliates from any claims arising from:

27. App Store Distribution

If the Platform is accessed through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store:

28. Assignment

The Company may assign or transfer these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets.

Users may not assign their rights without prior written consent.

29. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States.

30. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules.

Arbitration shall take place in the Commonwealth of Virginia unless otherwise agreed.

The arbitrator shall have exclusive authority to resolve disputes relating to the interpretation or enforceability of these Terms.

The parties waive the right to a trial by jury.

Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

31. Class Action Waiver

Users agree that any dispute resolution shall be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

Users waive the right to participate in any class action, class arbitration, or representative proceeding against the Company.

32. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

33. Survival

The following provisions survive termination of these Terms:

34. Modifications

The Company may modify these Terms at any time.

Updated Terms will be posted within the Platform.

Continued use of the Platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

35. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the User and the Company regarding the use of the Platform.

36. Contact

For legal inquiries regarding these Terms:

DC Layouts LLC
9930 Willow Ridge Way
Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA

Email: dc@layouts-llc.com