1. Acceptance of These Terms

By accessing this website, submitting the contact form, or otherwise communicating with me through this site (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site or submit the contact form.

In these Terms, “I,” “me,” and “my” refer to the independent contract manufacturers’ representative operating this Site in Reston, Virginia, United States.

2. Purpose of the Site and My Role

The purpose of this Site is to allow companies and individuals to contact me about potential connections to contract manufacturers that I have vetted and consider high quality and reliable.

• I act only as an independent manufacturers’ representative.
• I do not manufacture any products myself.
• I do not become a party to any contract that may be formed between you and any manufacturer.
• My role is limited to making introductions and, where applicable, supporting communication between you and the manufacturers I represent.

Nothing on this Site creates a partnership, joint venture, employment relationship, or agency relationship between you and me beyond my limited representative role.

3. No Guarantee of Services, Quotes, or Outcomes

Submitting an inquiry through the contact form does not guarantee that:

• I will accept you as a client or prospect.
• I will respond to your inquiry.
• I will introduce you to any specific manufacturer.
• You will receive a quote, proposal, or any particular commercial terms.
• Any project, order, or relationship will be successful, timely, or profitable.

I reserve the right, in my sole discretion, to decline or discontinue communication, and to decide which inquiries and opportunities I pursue.

4. Information You Provide

When you use the contact form or otherwise communicate with me through the Site, you agree that:

1. Accuracy: All information you provide (including your name, email, company, and project details) is true, accurate, and not misleading.
2. Legitimate Business Purpose: You will only use this Site and contact form for legitimate business purposes related to potential use of the manufacturers I represent. You will not use it for spam, mass solicitations, or unrelated marketing.
3. Authority: If you are contacting me on behalf of a company or organization, you represent that you have authority to do so.

If you provide inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading information, I may decline to assist you and may disregard your inquiry.

5. No Confidentiality or Non-Disclosure

Unless we later sign a separate written non-disclosure agreement (NDA) or confidentiality agreement:

• Information you submit through this Site is not automatically treated as confidential.
• You should not submit highly sensitive, proprietary, or confidential information in the contact form. Describe your needs at a high level only.
• Any confidential or proprietary discussions should occur only after we mutually agree in writing to appropriate confidentiality terms.

6. Third-Party Manufacturers and No Responsibility for Their Acts

I may introduce you to, or discuss, third-party manufacturers and other service providers (“Manufacturers”).

You acknowledge and agree that:

• Manufacturers are independent third parties and are not controlled by me.
• I do not guarantee the quality, safety, legality, compliance, pricing, capacity, delivery times, or performance of any Manufacturer.
• Any decision to work with a Manufacturer is yours alone, and any contract is strictly between you and that Manufacturer.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I am not liable for any loss, damage, cost, or claim you may suffer arising out of or related to:

• Your dealings with any Manufacturer,
• Product quality or performance,
• Delays, non-delivery, defects, recalls, or non-compliance, or
• Any other aspect of your relationship or contract with a Manufacturer.

You should perform your own due diligence before entering into any agreement with a Manufacturer.

7. No Professional, Legal, or Financial Advice

Any information provided on this Site or in communications with you is offered for general informational and business discussion purposes only and does not constitute:

• Legal advice
• Financial advice
• Regulatory or compliance advice
• Engineering or technical certification

You are responsible for obtaining your own professional advice (legal, financial, technical, regulatory, etc.) before making business decisions or entering into any agreements.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

• I will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, including lost profits, lost business, or loss of data, arising out of or in connection with your use of this Site, your reliance on any information, or your dealings with any Manufacturer.
• My total liability, if any, for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be limited to the amount, if any, you have paid directly to me for my services in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so parts of this section may not apply to you.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold me harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of the Site,
• Your reliance on any introduction or information provided,
• Your interactions or contracts with any Manufacturer, or
• Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law or rights of a third party.

10. Privacy

I may collect and use the information you provide through the contact form (such as name, email, company, and project details) for purposes including:

• Responding to your inquiry,
• Evaluating whether and how I can assist you,
• Making introductions to Manufacturers, and
• Maintaining basic business records and communications.

I do not sell your contact information to unrelated third-party marketers.

If you have questions about how your information is handled, or if you would like more details, please contact me using the information below.

11. Electronic Communications and Consent

By submitting the contact form or otherwise contacting me through the Site, you consent to receive communications from me by email or other electronic means related to your inquiry and, where applicable, ongoing business discussions.

You may request that I stop contacting you at any time by replying to my messages or stating your preference.

12. Changes to the Site and These Terms

I may update or modify the Site and these Terms from time to time. When I do, I will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of the Site or submission of new inquiries after any changes means you accept the updated Terms. If you do not agree with the changes, you must stop using the Site.

13. Governing Law

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or related to them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact:

Andy Dahl
Dahl Partners
Reston, Virginia, United States
hi@dahlpartners.com