Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using BIMitPlaniT ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

BIMitPlaniT is an engineering knowledge platform that provides:

• CSI Crew Calculator: Crew requirement calculations based on CSI codes and productivity standards
• EVM Calculator: Earned Value Management calculations for project performance tracking
• Smart Price Calculator: Unit price analysis with direct costs, indirect costs, and profit margins
• AI Planner: AI-powered construction planning assistance (experimental)
• Knowledge Library: Educational articles on BIM, project management, contracts, and construction

3. Use of Service

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Service for personal or commercial reference and educational purposes. All calculations, estimates, and information provided are for reference only and should be verified by qualified professionals.

3.2 Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service
• Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• Use automated systems to access the Service without permission
• Misrepresent our outputs as certified or guaranteed results

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will meet your specific requirements
• Any calculations, estimates, or outputs will be accurate or reliable
• The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Any errors will be corrected
• The information provided is complete, current, or applicable to your situation

5. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
• Loss of data or information
• Project delays, cost overruns, or construction defects
• Any damages arising from reliance on our calculations, estimates, or content
• Any decisions made based on information from our tools or articles
• Any errors in AI-generated content or suggestions

YOU USE THIS SERVICE AT YOUR OWN RISK.

6. Professional Responsibility & Industry Standards

BIMitPlaniT operates as an educational technology platform within the construction engineering industry. All tools and content are designed with reference to:

• CSI MasterFormat: Industry standard for specifying construction activities and services
• Project Management Standards: PMBOK, Earned Value Management (EVM) principles
• Construction Industry Best Practices: Standard scheduling, cost estimation, and procurement methodologies
• BIM Standards: ISO 19650, AIA E203, and industry conventions

While our tools implement these standards, individual project requirements, local regulations, market conditions, and specific site circumstances may significantly impact actual results. Professional judgment and verification by qualified professionals remain essential.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Our Content

All content on BIMitPlaniT, including:

• Text, articles, and educational materials
• Tool interfaces, calculators, and algorithms
• Logos, graphics, design elements, and visual materials
• Software code and database structures
• Knowledge Library articles and illustrations

...are owned by BIMitPlaniT or our content partners and are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. Reproduction, modification, or distribution without explicit written permission is prohibited.

7.2 Your Content

When you provide feedback, issue reports, or content suggestions to BIMitPlaniT, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual license to use this information to improve our platform. You retain ownership of your personal data and calculated information.

7.3 Fair Use & Educational Citations

Educational institutions and professionals may cite our articles or reference our methodologies for scholarly purposes, provided proper attribution is given.

8. Third-Party Services & Integrations

The Service integrates with external services and platforms:

• Google AdSense: Advertisements displayed on our platform; subject to Google's Ads Policies
• Google Gemini API: Enables AI Planner feature; subject to Google AI developer terms
• Mailchimp: Manages newsletter subscriptions and communications; subject to Mailchimp's terms
• Vercel: Platform hosting and infrastructure; subject to Vercel's terms
• Google Analytics: Usage analytics and traffic analysis; subject to Google Analytics terms

We are not responsible for these services' availability, functionality, or compliance with their terms. Your use of integrated services constitutes acceptance of their respective terms and privacy policies.

9. Service Modifications, Availability & Maintenance

Service Changes: We reserve the right to modify, update, enhance, or discontinue features of BIMitPlaniT at any time. We will attempt to provide notice of significant changes that affect functionality.

Maintenance & Downtime: The Service may be unavailable during maintenance periods. We do not guarantee continuous availability but will make reasonable efforts to maintain uptime.

Updates & Patches: We may push updates to tools without prior notice. These updates may improve accuracy, add features, or address security concerns.

Discontinuation: We may discontinue any tool, feature, or the entire Service with reasonable notice. Users will be given an opportunity to export their data where applicable.

10. User Conduct & Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Unlawful Use: Use the Service for any illegal, harmful, or fraudulent purpose
• System Interference: Attempt unauthorized access, hack, disable, or interfere with Service integrity
• Data Scraping: Use bots, scrapers, or automated tools to extract data without authorization
• Content Misrepresentation: Claim our outputs are certified, guaranteed, or approved by professional bodies when they are not
• Unauthorized Redistribution: Copy, resell, or distribute our content or tools for commercial gain without permission
• Professional Impersonation: Misrepresent yourself as a licensed professional or claim expertise you don't possess
• Spam & Harassment: Use the platform to spam, harass, or abuse other users or developers

Violation of these terms may result in account suspension, service termination, and potential legal action.

11. Indemnification & Hold Harmless

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BIMitPlaniT, its developer (Sameh Badawy Sayed), employees, affiliates, and partners from any and all claims, damages, liability, costs, or expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your reliance on or misinterpretation of calculations, estimates, or content
• Professional or business decisions made based on our tools or articles
• Your violation of these Terms or applicable laws
• Your infringement of third-party rights
• Project failures, cost overruns, accidents, or injuries related to your use of our outputs

12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

Applicable Law: These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Egypt, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Jurisdiction: Users agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Egyptian courts for any disputes arising from these Terms.

Dispute Resolution: Before initiating legal proceedings, we encourage parties to attempt good faith negotiation. If a dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within 30 days, either party may pursue legal remedy.

Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

13. Amendments to Terms

We may revise these Terms of Service at any time by updating this page. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of BIMitPlaniT following notice of material changes constitutes your acceptance of the amended Terms. We recommend periodically reviewing this page for updates. Significant changes will be communicated through prominent notice on our platform or via email (if applicable).

14. Accessibility & Compliance

Web Accessibility: We are committed to making BIMitPlaniT accessible to users with disabilities. Our platform supports:

• Bilingual interface (Arabic and English) for broader accessibility
• Keyboard navigation support
• Screen reader compatibility
• Adjustable text sizes and color contrast options

If you encounter accessibility issues, please contact us to report them and request accommodations.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire legal agreement between you and BIMitPlaniT concerning your use of the Service. They supersede all prior negotiations, agreements, and understandings related to the subject matter.

If any conflict exists between these Terms and our Privacy Policy, the section most protective of user rights shall apply.

16. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. Any waiver of these Terms must be in writing and signed by both parties to be effective.

17. Contact Information & Support

For questions, clarifications, or concerns about these Terms of Service:

Last Updated: January 2026

Effective Date: January 2026

📋 Summary for Construction Professionals

Key Takeaways:

• BIMitPlaniT is an educational reference tool — not a replacement for professional services
• All calculator outputs must be verified by qualified professionals before project use
• We provide no warranties for accuracy or completeness of calculations or content
• You use the platform at your own risk and accept full responsibility for decisions made based on our tools
• Qualified professionals (C.E., P.M., Q.S., architects, etc.) must review and approve all outputs for project implementation
• Our platform does not constitute licensed professional engineering advice