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Terms of Use

Last updated: 2026-07-10

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of Permit Companion (the "App"). By installing or using the App, you agree to these Terms.

Independent tool — not an official service

Permit Companion is an independent productivity tool for trade contractors. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by Santa Clara County, any city building department, CSLB, or any other government authority. The App helps you prepare permit packets and hand off to official portals. It does not submit permits on your behalf and does not replace official filing, plan review, or inspection processes.

No professional or legal advice

Information in the App — including jurisdiction checklists, fee estimates, eligibility suggestions, and portal steps — is for general informational purposes only. Requirements change. Always verify current rules, fees, and procedures with the issuing authority before filing. You remain solely responsible for:

• Selecting the correct jurisdiction and permit path
• Completing accurate applications and attachments
• Paying official fees to the correct authority
• Meeting inspection and code requirements

Fee estimates

Any fee ranges shown in the App are estimates based on published schedules when last verified. Actual fees may differ. The App is not responsible for under- or over-estimates.

Subscriptions and purchases

Paid features (if offered) are billed through the payment provider shown at checkout for your platform (for example, the Apple App Store on iOS). Subscriptions renew until canceled according to that store's rules. Refunds are handled by the store provider's policies.

Your data

The App stores data locally on your device as described in the Privacy Policy. You are responsible for backing up data you need (for example via the in-app export) and for securing your device.

Acceptable use

You agree not to misuse the App, reverse-engineer it except as allowed by law, or use it to submit false information to any authority.

Disclaimer of warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. We do not warrant that jurisdiction resolution, checklists, or fee estimates are complete, current, or error-free.

Limitation of liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE PUBLISHER IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR LOST PROFITS, PERMIT DELAYS, REJECTION COSTS, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION ARISING FROM USE OF THE APP. TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM RELATED TO THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE APP IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM.

Changes

We may update these Terms by revising the "Last updated" date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact the app publisher through the listing on your app store.