These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of ATELITH for Firms (the architecture project management web and iOS/iPad app) and ATELITH ARE Study (the iOS study companion for the Architect Registration Examination), together with atelith.com and any related services (collectively, the "Service"). The Service is operated by Hatch Media LLC ("ATELITH", "we", "us", "our").

By creating an account, signing in, downloading or installing one of our apps, starting a free trial, or otherwise using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the Service.

These Terms work alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle your data.

You must be at least 16 years old to use the Service, and at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to enter into a subscription. By using the Service you represent that you meet these requirements.

If you're using the Service on behalf of a firm or organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

To use most features of the Service, you'll create an account or sign in with Apple. You are responsible for:

• Providing accurate information when registering.
• Keeping your credentials confidential and not sharing them.
• All activity that happens under your account.
• Notifying us promptly if you suspect unauthorized access at contact@atelith.com.

We may suspend or terminate an account at any time if we have a good-faith reason to believe these Terms have been violated, or to protect the Service or other users.

The ARE Study app is offered as an auto-renewable subscription billed through Apple's App Store.

By starting a free trial or subscription you authorize Apple to charge your Apple ID per the terms above. All payment processing for the ARE Study app is handled by Apple. We never receive your card details.

The Firms product is billed monthly or annually through Stripe. Pricing, included quotas, and free trial terms are listed on our pricing page and may change for new subscribers; existing subscribers will be notified before any change affects them.

Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled before the renewal date. You can cancel anytime via the Account section of the web app or by emailing us. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.

Refunds for the Firms product are handled case-by-case. Email contact@atelith.com within 14 days of a charge if you have an issue.

You agree not to:

• Use the Service to violate any law or regulation.
• Reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service except where allowed by applicable law.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, other accounts, or our infrastructure.
• Scrape, redistribute, or republish content from the Service for commercial purposes without our written permission.
• Resell, rent, or sublicense access to the Service.
• Upload content that's unlawful, infringing, defamatory, or harmful.
• Probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Service without prior written authorization.
• Use automated means (bots, scrapers) to interact with the Service in ways that disrupt its operation.

The study content in the ARE Study app — flashcards, practice questions, mock exams, Field Guide, and AIA reference summaries — is licensed for your personal study only. You may not distribute, resell, or share account credentials.

Your content stays yours. For the Firms product, you retain ownership of all project content you create or upload — names, schedules, photos, punch list entries, observations, fee data. You grant us only the rights necessary to host, display, and process that content as part of operating the Service.

Our content stays ours. The Service itself — software, designs, text, study content, exam questions, Field Guide entries, brand marks, illustrations — is owned by ATELITH or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Service for its intended purposes during your active subscription.

Unofficial study aid. ATELITH ARE Study is an unofficial study aid produced by ATELITH. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by:

• The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
• The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
• Any state, provincial, or jurisdictional architecture licensing board

"ARE", "Architect Registration Examination", "NCARB", "AIA", and "AIA Contract Documents" are trademarks of their respective owners. References to AIA documents (e.g., A201, B101, G701) are summaries for educational discussion only, not authoritative reproductions, and are not a substitute for the actual documents.

No guarantee of exam outcomes. Using the ARE Study app does not guarantee that you will pass any division of the ARE. Exam content, format, and weighting are determined by NCARB and change over time. Our content is our best effort to summarize the principles and reference material commonly tested, but it may be incomplete, outdated, or wrong on specific points.

Not professional advice. Content in the app — including questions, explanations, and Field Guide summaries — is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, architectural, engineering, financial, or other professional advice. Do not rely on it for real-world professional decisions. Always consult licensed professionals and current authoritative sources.

You verify your own work. Code references, contract document references, and similar regulatory content change frequently. You are responsible for verifying any application of the material to actual practice using current official sources.

Some jurisdictions don't allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations on liability, so some of the above may not apply to you. Where required by law, our liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ATELITH and Hatch Media LLC and our officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Service, (b) your violation of these Terms, (c) your violation of any rights of another, or (d) your content uploaded to the Service.

You may stop using the Service at any time. To cancel a subscription, see Section 4 (ARE Study) or Section 5 (Firms).

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, if: you violate these Terms; we're required by law; or we discontinue the Service (or any portion of it).

Sections that by their nature should survive termination — including Content Ownership, Disclaimers, Warranty Disclaimer, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law — will survive.

If we make material changes to these Terms, we'll notify you by email or by an in-app notice at least 30 days before the change takes effect. Continuing to use the Service after that time means you accept the updated Terms.

Minor changes (typo fixes, clarifications, restructuring) will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, USA, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising out of or related to the Service or these Terms will be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Palm Beach County, Florida, and you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.

If you're a consumer in the EU or UK, this section doesn't deprive you of the mandatory consumer protections of your home jurisdiction.

If you obtained either of our iOS apps through the Apple App Store, you acknowledge and agree:

• These Terms are between you and ATELITH, not Apple. Apple is not responsible for the apps or their content.
• Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance and support for the apps.
• In the event of any failure of the app to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple, who will refund the purchase price; to the maximum extent permitted by law, Apple has no other warranty obligation.
• Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims you have relating to the app, including product liability claims, consumer protection claims, or claims that the app fails to conform to legal requirements.
• Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms with respect to your use of the apps and have the right to enforce them against you.

• Entire agreement. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other notices we publish, form the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.
• Severability. If any provision is found unenforceable, the rest stays in effect.
• No waiver. Our failure to enforce a term doesn't waive our right to do so later.
• Assignment. You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign them to an affiliate or in connection with a merger or acquisition.
• Force majeure. Neither party is liable for delays caused by events beyond reasonable control.

Questions about these Terms? Email contact@atelith.com.

ATELITH is operated by Hatch Media LLC.