Terms of Use

Welcome to Roof Mason, your resource for roof care, maintenance insights, and guidance across a range of roofing systems. By using this site, you agree to the terms below, which are designed to protect both you and Roof Mason while you access our roof-related content and any interactive features.

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE.

This Terms of Use Agreement (the “Agreement”) is a binding contract between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and Roof Mason (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) that governs your access to and use of the Roof Mason website, including all content, functionality, tools, and services available at or through https://roofmason.com (collectively, the “Website”).

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by this Agreement and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into this Agreement by reference. If you do not agree to this Agreement or to the Privacy Policy, do not use the Website.

The Website is intended for individuals who have reached the age of majority in their jurisdiction. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you are legally able to enter into this Agreement. If you do not meet this requirement, you must not access or use the Website.

1. Changes to the Terms of Use

We may modify these Terms at any time in our sole discretion. Changes take effect immediately upon posting and apply to all subsequent access to and use of the Website. Your continued use of the Website after we post revised Terms means you accept those changes. Please review this page periodically for updates, as they are binding on you.

2. Accessing the Website and Account Security

We may update, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website, any features, or any content at any time without notice. We will not be liable if any portion of the Website is unavailable at any time or for any period. We may restrict access to all or parts of the Website to users from time to time.

If you create an account or are provided with a username, password, or other security information, you must keep that information confidential and not share it with anyone else. Notify us promptly via our contact page of any unauthorized access or use of your account or any other security breach. You are responsible for logging out at the end of each session and for all activity that occurs under your account credentials.

We may disable any username, password, or other identifier, whether selected by you or assigned by us, at any time and for any reason, including if we believe you have violated this Agreement.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

The Website and all content, features, and functionality (including text, graphics, logos, images, video, audio, design, compilation, and software) are owned by Roof Mason, our licensors, or other content providers and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. Roof Mason, the Roof Mason name, and related marks are trademarks of Roof Mason.

Subject to this Agreement, you may use the Website for your personal, non-commercial use only. Except as expressly permitted below, you may not copy, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any content on the Website.

  • Your device may temporarily store copies of Website materials incidental to your access and viewing.
  • Your browser may cache files for display optimization.
  • You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages for your personal, non-commercial use, without further reproduction, publication, or distribution.

You must not:

  • Alter any copies of materials from the Website.
  • Use images, graphics, video, or audio separately from the accompanying text.
  • Remove or modify any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from copies of materials.

No right, title, or interest in or to the Website or its content is transferred to you, and all rights not expressly granted are reserved by Roof Mason and its licensors.

4. User Contributions

The Website may offer interactive features, such as comments, forums, profiles, or other venues where you can post or transmit content (“User Contributions”).

All User Contributions must comply with the Content Standards below. User Contributions are considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. By submitting User Contributions, you grant Roof Mason and our service providers a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable, non-exclusive, transferable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, perform, display, distribute, and otherwise disclose to third parties your User Contributions for any lawful purpose.

You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or control all rights in and to your User Contributions and can grant the license above.
  • Your User Contributions comply with this Agreement.

You are solely responsible for your User Contributions, including their legality, reliability, accuracy, and appropriateness. Roof Mason is not responsible or liable to any third party for the content or accuracy of any User Contributions posted by you or other users.

5. Content Standards

These standards apply to all User Contributions and use of interactive features. User Contributions must comply with all applicable laws and regulations and must not:

  • Include defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable material.
  • Promote sexually explicit content, violence, or unlawful discrimination.
  • Infringe patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, or other rights.
  • Violate privacy or publicity rights, or otherwise give rise to civil or criminal liability, or conflict with this Agreement and our Privacy Policy.
  • Be false, misleading, or deceptive.
  • Encourage illegal activity or describe or promote unsafe roofing practices.
  • Cause nuisance, anxiety, or distress to others, or be likely to upset, embarrass, or alarm any person.
  • Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation.
  • Contain commercial solicitations, promotions, contests, or advertising.
  • Falsely imply endorsement by or affiliation with Roof Mason.

6. Monitoring and Enforcement; Termination

We may, in our sole discretion:

  • Remove or refuse to post any User Contributions for any reason or no reason.
  • Take action regarding any User Contribution we deem necessary or appropriate, including if we believe it violates this Agreement, infringes any rights, threatens the safety of users or the public, or could create liability.
  • Disclose your identity or other information to any third party claiming that your materials violate their rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights.
  • Refer matters to law enforcement and cooperate with authorities.
  • Terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Website for any reason, including violations of this Agreement.

We may fully cooperate with law enforcement or court orders requiring us to disclose the identity or other information of anyone posting materials on or through the Website.

7. Reliance on Information Posted

The content on the Website is provided for general informational purposes about roof care, maintenance, materials, and related topics. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information. Roof conditions vary widely by structure, materials, climate, and installation, and what is safe or appropriate in one context may not be in another. Any reliance you place on information from the Website is strictly at your own risk.

Roof work can be hazardous. Always follow manufacturer instructions and local building codes; use appropriate safety equipment; and consult a qualified, licensed roofing professional before attempting inspections, repairs, or installations. We disclaim all responsibility and liability arising from any reliance on materials posted on the Website by you, other visitors, or third parties.

The Website may include content provided by third parties. All statements and opinions expressed in such materials, other than content provided by Roof Mason, are solely those of the person or entity providing them.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER ROOF MASON NOR ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH ROOF MASON MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION REGARDING THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, OR AVAILABILITY OF THE WEBSITE.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ROOF MASON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

THE ABOVE DOES NOT AFFECT ANY WARRANTIES THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL ROOF MASON, ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE, ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, SUCH AS PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, OR LOSS OF DATA, WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.

Roof work involves inherent risks. You assume all risks associated with following any roof care or maintenance information from the Website. THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY LIABILITY THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Roof Mason, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against all claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of this Agreement or your use of the Website, including your User Contributions, any use of the Website’s content and services other than as expressly authorized, or your use of information obtained from the Website.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

All matters relating to the Website and this Agreement, including any dispute or claim (whether contractual or non-contractual), are governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to any choice or conflict of law rules.

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Website will be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules then in effect, except as modified herein. The arbitration will take place in the State of Michigan or, at the arbitrator’s discretion, remotely by video conference.

The arbitrator has exclusive authority to resolve disputes relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, or formation of this Agreement. Judgment on the arbitrator’s award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Each party will bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs and share equally the arbitrator’s fees and administrative costs unless the arbitrator decides otherwise. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT YOU ARE WAIVING THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.

12. Arbitration

At Roof Mason’s sole discretion, any disputes arising from or relating to this Agreement or your use of the Website, including issues concerning interpretation, violation, invalidity, non-performance, or termination, may be submitted to final and binding arbitration under the AAA’s rules applying Michigan law.

13. Limitation on Time to File Claims

ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE WEBSITE MUST BE FILED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER SUCH CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES, OR IT IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.

14. Waiver and Severability

No waiver by Roof Mason of any term or condition in this Agreement shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or of any other term, and any failure of Roof Mason to assert a right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions of this Agreement continue in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies or rules posted on the Website, constitutes the entire agreement between you and Roof Mason regarding the Website and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings and agreements regarding the Website.

16. Your Comments and Concerns

To contact Roof Mason for notices, including copyright infringement claims, or for feedback, requests for technical support, or other communications related to the Website, please use our contact page: contact us. All communications must be submitted through this page.