Website Terms & Conditions
Techne Design LLC
Effective Date: October 27, 2026
1. General
Welcome to the website of Techne (“Techne,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), an architecture and building-envelope consulting practice based in New York City.
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern access to and use of our website (the “Website”), including its content, information, and features.
By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge these Terms. Your use of the Website is subject to applicable laws and regulations.
If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website.
2. Purpose of the Website
The Website provides general information about Techne, our professional services, experience, personnel, projects, and areas of expertise.
The information is provided for general informational and promotional purposes only. It is not intended to constitute architectural, engineering, legal, or other professional advice.
Although we endeavor to maintain accurate and current information, Website content may be incomplete, outdated, or subject to change without notice.
Techne makes no representation that the information presented on the Website is suitable for any particular project, application, or purpose.
3. Professional Services Disclaimer
Nothing on this Website constitutes an offer or agreement to provide professional architectural, engineering, consulting, or other services.
Accessing the Website, reviewing its contents, or submitting an inquiry does not establish a professional-client relationship with Techne.
Any professional engagement with Techne is subject to a separate written agreement defining the scope of services, responsibilities, compensation, and applicable terms.
Information presented on the Website, including technical descriptions, project examples, design strategies, and discussions of building systems, should not be relied upon as project-specific professional recommendations.
Professional services are provided only in accordance with applicable licensing requirements, professional standards, and the terms of the relevant engagement.
4. Intellectual Property and Third-Party Content
Unless otherwise indicated, the original text, graphics, branding, and other materials created by Techne and displayed on this Website are owned by Techne and protected under applicable intellectual property laws.
The Website also features photographs, architectural drawings, renderings, illustrations, and other visual materials created or owned by third-party photographers, architects, design firms, clients, and other individuals or organizations.
Such materials remain the intellectual property of their respective rights holders. Where applicable, Techne provides attribution to the creators, owners, or sources of these materials.
The inclusion of third-party content on this Website does not imply that Techne owns such content or has any right to grant others permission to reproduce or distribute it. All rights in third-party materials remain reserved to their respective rights holders.
Website content may not be reproduced, republished, distributed, modified, or used for commercial purposes without the authorization of the applicable rights holder, except as otherwise permitted by law.
Techne endeavors to provide accurate and appropriate attribution for third-party materials. If you are a rights holder and believe that any material on this Website has been incorrectly attributed or used without appropriate authorization, please contact us at info@techne.pro with sufficient information to identify the material and your concern. We will review the matter and take appropriate action where warranted.
5. Project Information and Attributions
The Website may feature projects in which Techne has provided architectural, building-envelope consulting, or other professional services.
Project descriptions are intended to communicate the nature and extent of Techne's involvement and may summarize complex professional services or project circumstances.
Unless expressly stated, the inclusion of a project on the Website does not imply that Techne served as the architect of record, engineer of record, lead designer, or professional responsible for all aspects of that project.
Architectural design credit, project ownership, photography, and other contributions remain attributable to the appropriate parties.
Images and descriptions may represent projects at particular stages of design or construction and may not reflect final as-built conditions.
References to clients, collaborators, manufacturers, products, or other organizations do not imply their endorsement of Techne unless expressly indicated.
6. Permitted Use
Visitors may use the Website for lawful informational and professional purposes.
You agree not to:
Use the Website in violation of applicable laws or regulations.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, its servers, or related systems.
Introduce malicious software or otherwise interfere with Website operation or security.
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when contacting Techne.
Reproduce or commercially exploit protected Website content without appropriate authorization.
Use automated methods to collect substantial portions of Website content in a manner that interferes with the Website or violates applicable law.
Techne reserves the right to take reasonable measures to protect the Website and its contents against misuse.
7. Communications and Inquiries
Visitors may contact Techne through the Website's contact form or other contact information provided.
Submission of an inquiry does not obligate Techne to respond, provide services, or enter into a professional relationship.
Unless a separate confidentiality arrangement has been established, visitors should not submit confidential, proprietary, sensitive personal, or legally privileged information through the general contact form.
Information submitted through the Website will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
The Website may contain links to websites or resources operated by third parties, including project collaborators, professional organizations, suppliers, and other external entities.
These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.
Techne does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, accuracy, availability, security, or privacy practices.
The inclusion of a link does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of the linked website, organization, product, or service.
Access to third-party websites is at the visitor's discretion and subject to the applicable third-party terms and policies.
9. Accuracy and Availability
Techne endeavors to maintain the Website and its contents in a professional and accurate manner.
However, the Website and its contents are provided on an “as available” basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Techne makes no warranties, express or implied, concerning the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or uninterrupted availability of the Website or its content.
Techne may modify, update, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the Website without prior notice.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Techne and its principals, employees, and representatives shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from or relating to the use of, inability to use, or reliance upon the Website or its content.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
These limitations apply only in connection with the Website and do not modify or supersede the rights, obligations, or liabilities established under any separate professional services agreement with Techne.
11. Privacy
Our collection, use, and handling of personal information submitted through or collected in connection with the Website are described in our Privacy Policy.
Please review that policy for information about contact form submissions, website analytics, cookies, and related practices.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, disputes arising directly from these Terms or the use of the Website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York.
This provision does not supersede dispute resolution terms established under a separate written agreement for professional services.
13. Changes to These Terms
Techne may revise these Terms periodically to reflect changes in the Website, its operations, or applicable legal requirements.
Revised Terms will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Visitors are encouraged to review these Terms periodically.
14. Contact Information
For questions concerning these Terms or requests for permission to reproduce Website materials, please contact:
Techne Design LLC
New York, NY, United States
Email: info@techne.pro
Website: techne.pro