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General Website Terms of Use

By accessing and using the Escape Velocity Ventures LLC website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this site.

1. Informational Purposes Only

The content provided on this website is for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute professional engineering advice or an offer to provide services. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of Escape Velocity Ventures LLC and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution is strictly prohibited.

Disclaimer for Custom Tools

All custom tools, including but not limited to Femap API scripts (.bas) and Excel macro-enabled files (.xlsm), provided by Escape Velocity Ventures LLC through this website are intended for use by qualified engineering professionals. By downloading and using these tools, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

1. "AS IS" Basis

The tools are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. This includes, but is not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

2. No Guarantee of Accuracy or Reliability

Escape Velocity Ventures LLC does not warrant that the tools will be error-free, uninterrupted, or that any defects will be corrected. We make no guarantees concerning the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the results obtained from using these tools. All calculations and outputs should be independently verified by the user.

3. Assumption of Risk

You assume all risk and full responsibility for your use of these tools. The design, analysis, and certification of aerospace structures are critical tasks that require professional judgment and independent verification. These tools are intended to supplement, not replace, standard engineering practices and due diligence.

4. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Escape Velocity Ventures LLC, its founder, or its affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages (including but not limited to, loss of data, loss of profits, or business interruption) arising out of the use of, or inability to use, these tools, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.