Terms of service
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of zoningnyc.com (the "Site") operated by ZoningNYC, part of the BVS / AAPC ecosystem ("ZoningNYC," "we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
Purpose of the Site
The Site provides information about ZoningNYC's zoning feasibility, development rights, land-use consulting, FAR analysis, legal use strategy, lot merger review, BSA variance screening, and related NYC zoning and land-use advisory services. Nothing on the Site constitutes a binding offer, legal advice, legal representation, architectural advice, engineering advice, or a regulatory determination. All project requirements should be confirmed with qualified licensed professionals including attorneys and architects.
Services and Scope
ZoningNYC provides zoning feasibility analysis, development rights consulting, FAR calculations, legal use review, lot strategy, variance screening, and approval pathway analysis for NYC properties. ZoningNYC does not provide legal advice, legal representation, architectural drawings, DOB filing sets, or engineering services.
All legal matters should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel. All architectural drawings and DOB filings should be prepared by licensed design professionals. Where appropriate, projects may involve separate affiliated companies in the BVS and AAPC ecosystem that provide architecture, expediting, violation removal, compliance, or related services under their own agreements.
Use of the Site
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms. You agree not to use the Site to violate any applicable law or regulation, infringe the rights of others, transmit harmful or malicious code, attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or related systems, scrape or copy content for commercial purposes without written consent, or interfere with the operation or security of the Site.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Site for any user who violates these Terms.
Submissions and Uploaded Content
When you submit information through a contact form or upload files such as property records, certificates of occupancy, DOB records, surveys, or other property documents, you represent that you have the right to share that information and that the submission does not violate any third-party rights or confidentiality obligations.
You grant ZoningNYC a limited, non-exclusive license to use submitted information for the purpose of evaluating the inquiry and providing zoning consulting services. We do not claim ownership of your submitted content. Uploaded materials are reviewed by our team only and are not shared without your written consent except as needed to coordinate consulting work on your behalf.
No Legal or Architectural Advice
Nothing on this Site or in any communication from ZoningNYC constitutes legal advice, legal representation, architectural advice, engineering advice, or a regulatory determination. Information about NYC zoning, FAR, permitted use, development rights, lot strategy, BSA variances, and related topics reflects our general consulting experience and is subject to change as zoning rules, agency procedures, and regulations evolve.
Always confirm current zoning requirements directly with the applicable agency or qualified licensed counsel before making project, acquisition, or financing decisions.
Estimates and Project Scope
Any estimates, scopes of work, timelines, or guidance provided through the Site or in response to inquiries are preliminary and subject to confirmation through a written agreement. Final scope depends on the complexity of the property's zoning history, lot conditions, agency records, and other factors that may not be fully apparent at the time of initial review.
Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, diagrams, and code, is owned by ZoningNYC, BVS, AAPC, or their licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may view and print Site content for personal, non-commercial use. Any other use requires prior written permission.
The ZoningNYC, BVS, and AAPC names and logos are trademarks of their respective owners. You may not use these marks without prior written consent.
Disclaimers
The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. ZoningNYC does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. We do not warrant that any zoning analysis, feasibility report, or development rights review will result in a specific agency outcome, permit approval, financing approval, or project approval.
Any reliance on Site content is at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, ZoningNYC, BVS, AAPC, and their officers, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site or any information obtained through the Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
In no event shall total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site exceed one hundred dollars ($100), or, where prohibited from such limitation, the minimum amount required by applicable law. This limitation does not apply to liability arising from work performed under a separate written services agreement, which is governed by the terms of that agreement.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ZoningNYC, BVS, AAPC, and their officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.
Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources including NYC DOB, BSA, CPC, LPC, HPD, DOF, and other agency portals. We provide these links for convenience only. ZoningNYC does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or actions of any third-party site.
Governing Law and Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
Updates to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
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