1. Introduction

Borja Architects (“Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) operates this website and provides professional architecture and interior design services. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of this website, including all related content, features, and services. By accessing this website, you enter into a legally binding agreement with Borja Architects.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using this website or engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately.

3. Eligibility

You represent and warrant that you are at least eighteen (18) years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements under the laws of your jurisdiction.

4. Website Use

You agree to use this website solely for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable local, national, and international laws. Any misuse, interference, or attempt to compromise the integrity or security of the website is strictly prohibited.

5. Services

Borja Architects provides architecture, interior design, consulting, and related professional services. All services are subject to written agreements, approved proposals, defined scopes of work, timelines, and payment terms mutually agreed upon by the parties.

6. Accounts

Where account registration is required, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities conducted under your account. Borja Architects shall not be liable for unauthorized access resulting from your failure to safeguard such credentials.

7. User Obligations

You agree to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information and to cooperate in good faith throughout any engagement with Borja Architects, including providing timely feedback, approvals, and required documentation.

8. Prohibited Use

You shall not engage in fraudulent, abusive, unlawful, or unauthorized activities, including attempting to gain unauthorized access to systems, introducing malicious software, or reproducing content without express permission.

9. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, designs, images, logos, and code, is the exclusive property of Borja Architects or its licensors and is protected by Philippine and international intellectual property laws.

10. Design Ownership

All design concepts, drawings, renderings, plans, and deliverables remain the exclusive intellectual property of Borja Architects until full payment has been received, unless otherwise stated in a written agreement.

11. Payments

All fees are payable in accordance with agreed proposals or contracts. Failure to remit payment on time may result in service suspension, delays, or termination. Prices exclude applicable taxes unless otherwise stated.

12. Refund Policy

All payments, including deposits, are non-refundable unless expressly stated in a written agreement. Deposits secure scheduling and resource allocation.

13. Project Timelines

Project timelines are estimates and may be affected by scope changes, client delays, regulatory requirements, or unforeseen circumstances. Borja Architects shall not be liable for delays beyond its reasonable control.

14. Client Responsibilities

Clients are responsible for providing accurate information, approvals, permits, and timely decisions. Delays caused by client inaction may affect project schedules and costs.

15. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. Borja Architects does not control or endorse such websites and assumes no responsibility for their content, practices, or accuracy.

16. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary, technical, and business information disclosed during the course of engagement, unless disclosure is required by law.

17. Data Usage

Personal data collected through this website is processed lawfully and transparently in accordance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 and applicable international data protection standards.

18. Privacy Reference

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms. Please review it carefully.

19. Disclaimer

All services and website content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Borja Architects makes no warranties, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose.

20. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Borja Architects shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of this website or services.

21. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Borja Architects, its officers, employees, and affiliates from claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from your breach of these Terms.

22. Force Majeure

Borja Architects shall not be liable for failure or delay caused by events beyond reasonable control, including natural disasters, government actions, labor disputes, or technical failures.

23. Suspension

Borja Architects reserves the right to suspend or restrict access to the website or services without notice for violations of these Terms or applicable laws.

24. Termination

Borja Architects may terminate access or contractual relationships immediately upon breach of these Terms. Termination does not affect accrued rights or obligations.

25. Modifications

Borja Architects reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

26. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without prior written consent from Borja Architects.

27. Severability

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

28. Waiver

Failure by Borja Architects to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of such provision.

29. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

30. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or legal notices regarding these Terms, please contact Borja Architects using the official contact details provided on this website.