Terms & Conditions | Coe and Company

Terms & Conditions (Terms of Service)

Last Updated: October 2025

Welcome to the website of Coe and Company (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, services, content, and any associated materials (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use this website or our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using our website, submitting an inquiry, downloading materials, or engaging Coe and Company for professional services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Disclaimer, and other applicable policies referenced herein.

2. Scope of Services

Coe and Company provides forensic construction consulting, defect investigation, expert witness testimony, cost and damages analysis, and related litigation support services. All services are provided in accordance with written engagement terms and are subject to applicable state and federal laws.

The information on this website is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, professional consultation, or the formation of a client-attorney or client-consultant relationship. Engagement of our services requires a separate written agreement and payment of any applicable retainers or fees.

3. Use of the Website

You agree to use our website and services solely for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You shall not:

Use the website in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair the website or interfere with any other party’s use.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or systems connected to it.
Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the website without express written consent.
Use any data mining, robots, or similar data-gathering methods.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for any user who violates these Terms.

4. Engagement of Services

Engagement of Coe and Company’s professional services requires a written Service Agreement or Engagement Letter, signed by both parties, specifying the scope of work, fees, retainer requirements, and other terms. Until such agreement is executed, no consultant-client relationship is established.

We reserve the right to decline or terminate services at our discretion, including but not limited to cases of non-payment, conflict of interest, or non-cooperation.

5. Fees, Billing, and Retainers

All services are billed according to the current Fee Schedule provided upon engagement. Payment terms, retainers, and refund policies are detailed in our Refund, Retainer & Billing Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, payment is due upon receipt of invoice.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All website content, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, documents, reports, and other materials, is the property of Coe and Company or its licensors and is protected by U.S. copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view the content for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or exploit any content without our prior written consent.

7. Confidentiality

We maintain strict confidentiality with respect to client information and case-related materials, subject to legal obligations, court orders, and subpoenas. However, communications submitted through our website’s contact forms or email prior to formal engagement are not considered confidential.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Coe and Company shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website, reliance on its content, or any services provided, except as expressly agreed to in a written engagement agreement.

We do not warrant that the website or its content is free from errors, omissions, or interruptions. All content is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided solely for convenience and do not imply endorsement. We have no control over third-party sites and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Coe and Company, its officers, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of our website or services.

11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in San Joaquin County, California.

12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.