Last Updated: August 1, 2025

1. Overview
These Terms and Conditions govern your use of Dulles Geotechnical & Material Testing Services Inc. (DGMTS), including access to our services, products, and payment features. Additional contracts or agreements may apply depending on the specific services you engage. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and other agreements, the terms of the additional contracts shall prevail.

2. Binding Agreement
By accessing, browsing, or using this website, or by making payment through it, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions. In some cases, you may be asked to expressly consent. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the website.

3. Electronic Communication
By using our website or communicating with us electronically, you consent to receive communications from us electronically, including notices, agreements, disclosures, and other communications, which satisfy any legal requirements that such communications be in writing.

4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content and materials on this website, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, videos, and documents, are the property of DGMTS or its licensors and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

4.1 All Rights Reserved
No part of this website may be copied, reproduced, republished, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission, unless explicitly allowed by applicable laws (e.g., fair use or quotation rights).

5. Online Payment Terms
Our website offers the option to make payments for services rendered, including geotechnical investigations, material testing, inspections, and related consulting work. By submitting a payment through this website, you agree to the following:

• Third-Party Processing: DGMTS uses secure, third-party payment processors to handle all online transactions.
• Processing Fees: A service fee charged by the third-party processor will be added to the total payment amount. This fee is not retained by DGMTS and is collected directly by the payment processor. The total amount shown during checkout will reflect this additional fee.
• Authorized Use: You confirm that the payment method used is valid and that you are authorized to use it.
• Verification: All transactions are subject to verification, fraud checks, and approval.
• Taxes and Charges: Unless otherwise stated, service prices do not include applicable taxes, which may be added during the payment process.
• Refunds: Payments are non-refundable except as specified in your service agreement or with prior written approval. Any applicable refunds may be subject to administrative deductions or processing delays.

While DGMTS takes all reasonable measures to safeguard your information, we are not liable for any errors, breaches, or failures on the part of third-party processors. By proceeding with payment, you agree to comply with the terms and privacy policies of the third-party provider.

6. Newsletter
You may forward our electronic newsletter to others who may be interested in our services. Redistribution of content beyond that scope is not permitted.

7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These are provided for your convenience only. DGMTS has no control over the content or privacy policies of such websites and accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of them.

8. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms, any additional agreements, and applicable laws. You must not:

• Use the website to distribute malicious software or spam.
• Collect data from the website through automated tools (e.g., scraping, data mining).
• Interfere with the website's security, functionality, or accessibility.

9. Submission of Ideas
Unless a non-disclosure agreement has been signed, any ideas, proposals, or inventions submitted to us will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary. By submitting, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use and distribute such content.

10. Suspension or Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the website at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or for any operational reason. We are not liable for any resulting loss.

11. Warranties and Disclaimers / Disclaimer of Warranties
This website and all content are provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties, express or implied, about the website’s accuracy, availability, or suitability for a particular purpose. We do not provide legal, engineering, or financial advice on this website. Professional guidance should be sought for such matters.

12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, DGMTS shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use this website. If any liability is found, it shall be limited to the amount paid by you for services provided through this website.

13. Privacy Commitment
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy to understand how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

14. Compliance with Laws
You agree to comply with all applicable local and international laws when using this website. Access to the site from jurisdictions where the content is illegal is prohibited.

15. Non-Transferable Rights
You may not transfer or assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent.

16. Enforcement and Violations
If you violate any of these Terms, we reserve the right to take legal action, including suspending your access, reporting to relevant authorities, or pursuing damages.

17. Force Majeure
We are not responsible for delays or failures resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, strikes, power outages, or internet disruptions.

18. User Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless DGMTS from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising out of your use of the website or breach of these Terms.

19. Waiver
Failure to enforce any part of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce any part of these Terms in the future.

20. Governing Language
These Terms and Conditions are written in English and will be interpreted accordingly.

21. Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and DGMTS regarding your use of the website.

22. Updates to Terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of the website following any changes implies your acceptance of the updated Terms.

23. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States. Any legal disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Fairfax County, Virginia, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

24. Contact Details
This website is owned, operated and managed by:
Dulles Geotechnical & Material Testing Services Inc.
Website: https://www.dullesgeotechnical.com

25. Download Terms (PDF)
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