Terms of Service

Version 2026-07-07

CORTEN TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Effective Date: July 7, 2026

Version 1.1

IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: By accessing or using the Corten Technologies platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Service. These terms contain a limitation of liability clause and a dispute resolution provision.

1. Parties and Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms", "Agreement") constitute a legally binding agreement between:

Service Provider: Corten Technologies LLC, a South Carolina limited liability company ("Corten", "we", "us", or "our")

User: The individual or business entity accessing or using the Corten platform ("you", "your", or "Customer")

By creating an account, clicking "I Agree," accessing the platform, or using any feature of the Service, you represent that: (a) you have read and understand these Terms; (b) you have the authority to bind yourself or your organization; and (c) you agree to comply with these Terms in full.

2. Description of Service

Corten Technologies LLC provides a cloud-based construction project management platform (the "Service" or "Platform") that enables general contractors, subcontractors, and construction businesses to manage bids, projects, tasks, change orders, invoices, schedules, documents, and related workflows.

The Service is provided "as is" on a subscription basis. Features, functionality, pricing, and availability may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time with reasonable notice to active subscribers.

Corten is not a licensed contractor, engineer, attorney, financial advisor, or accountant. Nothing in the Service constitutes professional advice of any kind. All decisions made using data or outputs from the platform remain solely your responsibility.

2.1 AI Features and Accuracy of Outputs

Certain features use artificial intelligence ("AI") to assist with tasks such as scanning subcontractor quotes and drafting proposals, scopes, and estimates. AI can make mistakes and is not always accurate. All outputs of the Service — including proposals, estimates, bids, and AI-generated content — depend on the accuracy and completeness of the information you provide and may contain errors or omissions. You are solely responsible for reviewing and verifying every output before relying on it or sharing it with any client, subcontractor, or other third party. Corten does not guarantee, and disclaims all liability for, the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any output or AI-generated content.

3. Account Registration and Security

To use the Service, you must create an account and provide accurate, complete, and current information. You are responsible for:

Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
All activity that occurs under your account
Notifying Corten immediately of any unauthorized access at support@cortentec.com
Ensuring all users added to your account comply with these Terms

Corten reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that contain false information, violate these Terms, or engage in fraudulent activity.

4. Subscription, Billing, and Payment

4.1 Subscription Plans

Corten offers subscription plans billed on a monthly or annual basis. Current pricing is available at cortentec.com/pricing. Prices are subject to change with thirty (30) days written notice to active subscribers.

4.2 Payment Terms

All fees are due in advance of the subscription period. Payment is processed automatically via the payment method on file. By providing payment information, you authorize Corten to charge all applicable fees when due.

4.3 Refunds

Corten offers a 14-day free trial. After the trial period, all fees are non-refundable except where required by applicable law. If you cancel during a paid subscription period, you retain access through the end of the billing cycle but no refund will be issued for the unused portion.

4.4 Taxes

You are responsible for all applicable taxes. Corten will add applicable taxes to invoices where required by law.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Corten Ownership

All right, title, and interest in and to the Service — including the software, source code, user interface, design, trademarks, logos (including the Corten Iron C mark), databases, algorithms, and all related documentation — are and remain the exclusive property of Corten Technologies LLC. Nothing in these Terms transfers any intellectual property rights to you.

5.2 License to Use

Subject to your compliance with these Terms and timely payment of fees, Corten grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service solely for your internal business purposes during the subscription term.

5.3 Restrictions

You may not, directly or indirectly:

Copy, modify, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
Create derivative works based on the Service or its underlying technology
Use the Service to build a competing product or service
Sublicense, sell, resell, transfer, or assign your access to any third party
Scrape, crawl, or extract data from the Service in bulk
Remove, obscure, or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
Use the Service in any manner that violates applicable law

5.4 Your Data

You retain all ownership rights to the data, content, and information you submit to the platform ("Customer Data"). You grant Corten a limited license to store, process, and display your Customer Data solely to provide the Service. Corten will not sell your Customer Data to third parties.

6. Confidentiality

Each party may have access to information that is confidential to the other party ("Confidential Information"). Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, business plans, customer lists, financial data, technical systems, pricing, and trade secrets.

Each party agrees to: (a) hold all Confidential Information in strict confidence; (b) not disclose it to third parties without prior written consent; and (c) use it only as necessary to fulfill obligations under these Terms.

These obligations do not apply to information that: (i) becomes publicly known through no breach of this Agreement; (ii) was already known to the receiving party prior to disclosure; or (iii) is required to be disclosed by law or court order.

7. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the Service to:

Violate any applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations
Infringe any third-party intellectual property, privacy, or other rights
Transmit malware, viruses, or any harmful code
Harass, threaten, or harm any individual or entity
Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
Interfere with or disrupt the Service’s infrastructure or security
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service or its systems
Use automated tools to access the Service in a manner that exceeds normal usage

Corten reserves the right to suspend or terminate access immediately for violations of this policy without refund.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CORTEN TECHNOLOGIES LLC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT
WARRANTIES THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS
WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, RELIABILITY, OR TIMELINESS OF ANY CONTENT OR DATA ON THE PLATFORM
WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR RELIABILITY OF ANY AI-GENERATED OR AUTOMATED OUTPUT, INCLUDING PROPOSALS, ESTIMATES, AND BIDS
WARRANTIES THAT THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR SPECIFIC BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS

YOU ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THE SERVICE. CORTEN DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES OR THAT DATA WILL NEVER BE LOST.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL CORTEN TECHNOLOGIES LLC, ITS OFFICERS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR:

ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES
LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, OR GOODWILL
COST OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES
ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM ERRORS, OMISSIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, OR DELAYS IN THE SERVICE
ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR DATA
ANY AMOUNTS IN EXCESS OF THE FEES ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU TO CORTEN IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM

THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS APPLY WHETHER THE CLAIM ARISES IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY, EVEN IF CORTEN HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, Corten’s liability shall be limited to the minimum extent permitted by law.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY IN THIS SECTION ARE A FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENT OF THE BASIS OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN CORTEN AND YOU, AND THAT CORTEN WOULD NOT PROVIDE THE SERVICE WITHOUT THESE LIMITATIONS.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Corten Technologies LLC and its officers, members, employees, agents, contractors, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to:

Your use of or inability to use the Service
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights
Any Customer Data you submit to the platform
Any dispute between you and a third party (including subcontractors, clients, or employees) arising from your use of the Service

Corten reserves the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you agree to cooperate with such defense.

11. Data, Privacy, and Security

11.1 Data Storage

Customer Data is stored using Supabase infrastructure. While Corten implements commercially reasonable security measures, no system is completely secure. Corten is not responsible for unauthorized access to your data resulting from your failure to protect your credentials or from events beyond Corten’s reasonable control.

11.2 Data Backup

Corten makes reasonable efforts to maintain data backups. However, you are solely responsible for maintaining your own backups of critical business data. Corten is not liable for any data loss under any circumstances.

11.3 Privacy Policy

Your use of the Service is also governed by Corten’s Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference and available at cortentec.com/privacy.

11.4 Data Portability

Upon written request within 30 days of account termination, Corten will provide you with an export of your Customer Data in a standard format. After 30 days, Corten has no obligation to retain your data.

12. Term and Termination

12.1 Term

These Terms begin when you create an account and continue until your subscription is terminated by either party.

12.2 Termination by You

You may cancel your subscription at any time through the platform settings or by contacting support@cortentec.com. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing cycle.

12.3 Termination by Corten

Corten may suspend or terminate your account immediately and without notice if you: (a) violate these Terms; (b) fail to pay fees when due; (c) engage in fraudulent activity; or (d) use the Service in a manner that threatens the security or integrity of the platform.

12.4 Effect of Termination

Upon termination: (a) your license to use the Service immediately ends; (b) you must cease all use of the platform; (c) Corten may delete your Customer Data after 30 days; and (d) all provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including Sections 5, 8, 9, 10, and 14.

13. Modifications to Terms and Service

Corten reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be communicated via email to the address on file and/or notice within the platform at least fourteen (14) days before taking effect for material changes. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Corten may also modify, update, or discontinue features of the Service at any time. We will use reasonable efforts to notify active subscribers of significant changes.

14. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

14.1 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.

14.2 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal claim, you agree to contact Corten at support@cortentec.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least thirty (30) days.

14.3 Binding Arbitration

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service that cannot be resolved informally shall be submitted to binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in Greenville County, South Carolina. The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

14.4 Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.

14.5 Venue

For any matters not subject to arbitration, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Greenville County, South Carolina.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any applicable Order Forms, constitute the entire agreement between you and Corten regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15.3 No Waiver

Corten’s failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without Corten’s prior written consent. Corten may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all of its assets.

15.5 Force Majeure

Corten shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, power outages, internet outages, government actions, pandemics, or third-party service failures.

15.6 No Agency

Nothing in these Terms creates any agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship between you and Corten. Neither party has authority to bind the other in any way.

15.7 Notices

All notices to Corten shall be sent to: support@cortentec.com. Notices to you will be sent to the email address associated with your account. Notices are effective upon delivery.

Contact Information

Corten Technologies LLC

Email: support@cortentec.com

Website: cortentec.com

South Carolina, United States

Reminder: AI-assisted features can make mistakes and are not always accurate. You are responsible for reviewing all proposals, estimates, and other outputs before relying on them or sharing them with third parties.

This document is a working draft. Review by a qualified attorney is recommended before commercial deployment.