Effective Date: 16 December 2025
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern all fire protection design services provided by AM Fire Protection Services (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By engaging our services, you (“Client”) agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. SERVICES PROVIDED
We provide fire sprinkler system design services, including fire system plans, sprinkler mapping, and hydraulic calculations. Our services are limited to design and documentation only. We do not perform installation, inspection, or maintenance of fire suppression systems.
2. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DISCLAIMER
Our services are provided on a professional services basis. While we exercise reasonable professional care and skill in performing our work, we make no guarantees or warranties, express or implied, regarding the outcome of permit approvals, inspection results, or project timelines. Results may vary based on factors outside our control, including but not limited to jurisdiction requirements, building conditions, and third-party actions.
3. PAYMENT TERMS
Full payment is required in advance of services being rendered (“Prepayment”). Payment must be received before work commences on any project.
Important: Unless explicitly specified in writing in advance, the following fees are NOT included in our quoted price and are the sole responsibility of the Client:
- Permit fees
- Water flow test fees
- Any other third-party fees or governmental charges
4. OWNERSHIP OF DRAWINGS AND WORK PRODUCT
All drawings, plans, designs, calculations, and related documentation created by the Company remain the exclusive intellectual property of the Company.
Upon full payment and permit approval, the Client receives a limited, non-transferable license to use the approved permit set solely for the specific property address for which it was created. This license is restricted as follows:
- The approved drawings may only be used for the specific address identified in the permit application
- The drawings may not be modified, reproduced, or used for any other property or project
- The Client receives the approved set for their validation documents (Val-docs) and records
- The Company retains all other rights, including the right to use drawings in our portfolio
5. REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
All payments are non-refundable.
Once a project has commenced, we commit significant time, expertise, and resources to your project. This commitment begins immediately upon project initiation, including but not limited to research, preliminary design work, coordination with authorities, and administrative tasks.
If a Client cancels a project for any reason after work has begun, the Client remains fully responsible for all fees as quoted. Project cancellation does not relieve the Client of payment obligations.
6. PROJECT CHANGES AND ADDITIONAL COSTS
Our designs are based on the information provided to us by the Client at the time of engagement. If the Client changes project specifications, building layout, scope, or other relevant details after work has commenced, additional charges may apply.
The Company will notify the Client of any anticipated additional costs before proceeding with changes. Continued engagement after such notification constitutes acceptance of additional charges.
7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The Company’s liability is strictly limited to the design services we provide. We expressly disclaim any liability for:
- Installation Work: We are not the installation contractor and bear no responsibility for installation errors, workmanship, or any issues arising from the physical installation of fire suppression systems
- Third-Party Information: Our hydraulic calculations are based on water flow data provided to us by the city, county, or water authority. We are not liable for any inaccuracies in information provided by these third parties
- Client-Provided Information: Our designs are based on information provided by the Client. We are not liable for issues arising from inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading information provided to us
- Code Changes: We are not responsible for building code changes that occur after project completion
- Consequential Damages: Under no circumstances shall the Company be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
8. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Our services are limited exclusively to fire sprinkler system design and the provision of hydraulic calculations. We do not provide:
- Installation services
- Inspection services
- Maintenance or repair services
- General contracting services
9. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of [County], California.
10. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
By engaging our services, submitting payment, or authorizing work to proceed, the Client acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
CONTACT INFORMATION
AM Fire Protection Services
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (415) 860-3670
mike@amfireprotectionservices.com