Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to NYCenergy.watch ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using nycenergy.watch (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, please do not use our Website.

2. Use of the Website

You agree to use our Website for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these Terms. You must not:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
• Engage in fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading activities.
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website's functionality.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website.
• Use automated means (e.g., bots, crawlers) to scrape or mass-access our services without prior written permission.

3. User Accounts & Access

Certain features of our dashboard require you to provide an email address and professional role. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information.
• Not impersonate another person or organization.
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your credentials at compliance@nycenergy.watch.

4. Data Accuracy & Disclaimer

All building energy, emissions, and compliance data displayed on NYCenergy.watch is sourced from publicly available NYC government datasets (NYC Open Data, NYC DOB) and is provided for informational and estimation purposes only. We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this data.

Carbon emissions calculations, LL97 penalty estimates, and compliance status indicators are approximations only and should not be relied upon as legal, financial, or engineering advice. Always consult a qualified energy professional before making compliance decisions.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including the dashboard interface, design, text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by or licensed to NYCenergy.watch and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, distribute, or reproduce any content without our written consent.
• Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without permission.
• Resell or commercialize data or reports generated by our Website.

6. Disclaimers & Limitations of Liability

• Our Website and services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
• We do not guarantee that our Website will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted.
• To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our Website or reliance on any data or estimates it provides.

7. Third-Party Links & Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party sites, including NYC Open Data, NYC DOB, Google Maps, and Energy Concepts. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.

8. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or restrict your access to our Website if you violate these Terms or engage in activities that may harm NYCenergy.watch or its users, at our sole discretion and without prior notice.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless NYCenergy.watch, its affiliates, and team members from any claims, damages, losses, or liabilities arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. The latest version will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Contact Us

For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

• NYCenergy.watch
• Email: compliance@nycenergy.watch
• Website: nycenergy.watch

By using NYCenergy.watch, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service.