Terms of Service

Last updated: April 3, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using BuildSpec ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, you may not use the Service. BuildSpec is operated by BuildSpec LLC ("we", "us", or "our").

2. Description of Service

BuildSpec provides building code reference tools, calculators, and related construction-industry resources. The Service may include free and paid subscription tiers with varying levels of access.

3. User Accounts

You must provide accurate information when creating an account. You are responsible for safeguarding your password and for all activity under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

4. Subscriptions and Billing

Paid plans are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis through Stripe. You may cancel at any time; your access continues until the end of the current billing period. Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to misuse the Service, including but not limited to: reverse-engineering, scraping, or redistributing content; attempting to gain unauthorized access to other accounts or systems; or using the Service for any unlawful purpose.

6. Intellectual Property & Code Content

BuildSpec provides section reference indexes, plain-English summaries written by BuildSpec, and deep links to the official code text published by the International Code Council (ICC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). BuildSpec does not reproduce, copy, or redistribute the copyrighted text of model codes, including but not limited to the International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), International Fire Code (IFC), International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), or NFPA 70 (NEC).

Section numbers, titles, and chapter structures referenced on this platform are factual data and are not subject to copyright protection. Summaries appearing on BuildSpec are original works authored by BuildSpec and are provided to help users navigate the official codes. For the authoritative code language, users should refer to the official publications available through codes.iccsafe.org or nfpa.org.

State and local amendments shown on BuildSpec are public-domain government works. BuildSpec makes no claim of copyright over any government-authored amendment text.

7. Disclaimer

BuildSpec provides code references and calculators for informational purposes only. They do not constitute professional engineering, architectural, or legal advice. Always consult a licensed professional and verify against the official adopted code edition in your jurisdiction before making construction decisions. BuildSpec summaries are not a substitute for reading the full official code text.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, BuildSpec and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of the Service.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at support@buildspec.codes.