Terms of Service

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

Operator of Websites

These Terms of Service apply to all websites, publications, advisory materials, and services operated by CIRG (“Consultant,” “we,” or “our”). By accessing any website operated by CIRG, requesting information, downloading materials, or engaging services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

  1. Binding Acceptance

By accessing this website, requesting information, or engaging services, you acknowledge and agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must immediately discontinue use of the website and services.

  1. Nature and Scope of Services

All services, materials, publications, and communications are provided strictly for educational, informational, and advisory purposes.

Services may include compliance reviews, inspection readiness preparation, mock inspections, documentation assessments, training, regulatory analysis, and strategic regulatory guidance.

No services provided constitute:

    • Legal representation
    • Regulatory certification or approval
    • Product release authorization
    • Government endorsement
    • Assumption of regulatory responsibility

Services do not constitute regulatory submissions or regulatory representation before government authorities unless expressly agreed in writing.

CIRG does not act as manufacturer, specification developer, marketing authorization holder, authorized representative, regulatory sponsor, importer, distributor, or responsible person in any jurisdiction.

  1. Sole Responsibility of Client
    • The client retains full and exclusive responsibility for:
    • Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations worldwide
    • Product design, manufacture, validation, labeling, distribution, and post-market activities
    • Regulatory submissions and communications with regulatory authorities
    • Implementation of any recommendation
    • All business, operational, and compliance decisions

No responsibility transfers to CIRG under any circumstances.

  1. No Warranty and No Guarantee

All services, materials, publications, and advisory content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranty of any kind, express or implied.

CIRG makes no representation or guarantee regarding:

    • Inspection outcomes
    • Regulatory approvals, clearances, or certifications
    • Avoidance of enforcement actions
    • Market authorization
    • Commercial success or compliance status
  1. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, CIRG shall not be liable for any claim arising out of or related to the use of the websites, materials, or services.

    • Under no circumstances shall CIRG be liable for:
    • Regulatory enforcement actions or penalties
    • Warning letters, recalls, seizures, injunctions, import alerts, or consent decrees
    • Product liability claims
    • Business interruption
    • Loss of revenue, profits, contracts, goodwill, data, or reputation
    • Consequential, incidental, indirect, exemplary, or punitive damages

If liability is imposed notwithstanding this provision, the total aggregate liability of CIRG shall not exceed the professional fees actually paid for the specific engagement giving rise to the claim.

  1. Indemnification

The client agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CIRG and its affiliates from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, penalties, regulatory actions, costs, and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, arising from:

    • The client’s products or services
    • The client’s regulatory status or compliance obligations
    • Reliance upon advisory guidance
    • Implementation or failure to implement recommendations
  1. Independent Relationship

Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, agency, fiduciary, or employment relationship. CIRG acts solely as an independent consultant.

  1. Intellectual Property

All website content, publications, white papers, technical advisory materials, regulatory analyses, and training materials are the intellectual property of CIRG unless otherwise stated.

Such materials may not be reproduced, distributed, modified, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

  1. Arbitration and Waiver of Jury Trial

Any dispute arising from these Terms or from services provided shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration in the State of California before a single arbitrator.

The parties waive the right to trial by jury and waive participation in class or collective actions.

  1. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

  1. Force Majeure

CIRG shall not be liable for delay or failure to perform resulting from causes beyond reasonable control, including governmental action, regulatory changes, natural disasters, cyber incidents, labor disruptions, or other force majeure events.

  1. Global Application

These Terms apply to users and clients worldwide. Regulatory compliance obligations remain solely with the client, regardless of jurisdiction.

  1. Entire Agreement

These Terms govern website access and preliminary advisory communications. If a separate written consulting agreement is executed between CIRG and a client, that agreement shall control in the event of any conflict.

  1. Severability and Survival

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Limitation of liability, indemnification, arbitration, and governing law provisions shall survive termination.