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Please read these terms carefully before using PIPGENIUS.
Effective: March 1, 2025
By accessing or using PIPGENIUS (“the Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, do not use the Service. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the effective date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
PIPGENIUS is a web-based software application that helps hotel asset managers, franchise consultants, and hospitality professionals generate cost estimates for Property Improvement Plans (PIPs). The Service provides two estimation modes:
PIPGENIUS is a decision-support tool. It is not a substitute for professional construction cost estimating, contractor bids, or architectural review. All outputs are estimates and should be validated by qualified professionals before use in financial models or negotiations.
You must create an account to access the Service. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to:
We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these Terms, are inactive for extended periods, or are associated with fraudulent activity.
You agree not to use the Service to:
PIPGENIUS provides cost estimates based on aggregated market data, brand-specific historical data, and regional cost factors. These estimates are inherently approximate and carry a margin of error.
You acknowledge that:
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of PIPGENIUS LLC and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.
The cost guide data, pricing models, and estimation algorithms incorporated in the Service are proprietary and confidential. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works based on this data.
You retain ownership of all data you input into the Service, including estimate parameters, property information, and custom adjustments (“User Data”). By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to store, process, and display your User Data solely to provide the Service.
We may use aggregated, anonymized data derived from your usage to improve the Service, calibrate cost models, and generate industry benchmarks. This data will not identify you or your specific projects.
Certain features of the Service require a paid subscription. All fees are stated in US dollars and are exclusive of applicable taxes. Payment is due at the beginning of each billing period.
Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled before the renewal date. You may cancel at any time through your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period — no partial refunds are issued for unused time.
We reserve the right to modify pricing with 30 days advance notice. Continued use after a price change constitutes acceptance.
We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms or if we determine that continuation poses legal or security risks. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at info@thepipgenius.com. Following termination, we will retain your data for 90 days before permanent deletion, during which time you may export your estimates.
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SERVICE IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, PIPGENIUS LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS ($100).
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless PIPGENIUS LLCand its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Maryland.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at info@thepipgenius.com.