Terms of Service
Effective Date: January 1, 2026 | Last Revised: May 29, 2026
By accessing or using the HPI Architecture website at www.hpiarchitecture.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and HPI Architecture, Inc. ("HPI," "we," or "us"). By using this Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you are using this Site on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization.
2. About HPI Architecture
HPI Architecture, Inc. is a California-based architecture, interiors, and planning firm with over 50 years of practice. Our website is an informational resource about our firm, projects, team, and career opportunities. The Site is not a portal for client project management or financial transactions. HPI maintains offices in Newport Beach and San Diego, California.
3. Permitted Use
You may access and use this Site for lawful, personal, and informational purposes. You agree not to copy or distribute Site content for commercial purposes without written consent, use automated tools or scrapers to extract data, introduce malware or harmful code, attempt unauthorized access to Site systems, impersonate HPI or any individual, send unsolicited commercial communications, or engage in any activity that violates applicable law. HPI reserves the right to restrict or terminate access for any user who violates these Terms.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site — including architectural renderings, project photography, drawings, branding, logos, and copy — is the proprietary property of HPI Architecture, Inc. or its licensors, protected by U.S. and international copyright and trademark law.
What You May Do
You may view and download content for personal, non-commercial reference, share links to pages on this Site, and print single copies for personal use.
What You May Not Do
You may not reproduce or redistribute Site content for commercial use without written permission, remove copyright or attribution notices, use HPI's name or branding to imply endorsement, or use project images in competing materials. For licensing or reuse requests, contact [email protected].
5. User Submissions
When you submit information through our contact or career forms, you represent that it is accurate and provided in good faith. You retain ownership of submitted content, but grant HPI a limited license to use it for the purpose of responding to your inquiry or processing your application. Please do not submit confidential information through public contact forms.
6. No Professional Advice
Content on this Site is for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes architectural advice, engineering guidance, code compliance consultation, or any form of professional services. Project descriptions and images reflect past work and do not represent guarantees of future results. For professional inquiries, please contact us directly.
7. Third-Party Links
This Site may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. These links are provided for convenience only. HPI does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content or privacy practices of any third-party site. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.
8. Disclaimers
This Site and all content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement. HPI does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free and reserves the right to modify or discontinue the Site at any time without notice.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, HPI Architecture, Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this Site. In no event shall HPI's total liability exceed one hundred U.S. dollars ($100).
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HPI Architecture, Inc. and its affiliates, officers, and employees from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses — including legal fees — arising from your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.
11. Governing Law and Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Orange County, California, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.
12. Modifications
HPI reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. We will revise the date at the top of this page when changes are made. Continued use of the Site after any modification constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
13. Contact
For questions related to these Terms, please contact us:
HPI Architecture, Inc.
115 22nd Street, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Phone: 949.675.6442
12636 High Bluff Drive, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92130
Phone: 858.203.4999
Email: [email protected]