Last updated: October 8, 2026
These Terms of Use govern access to iBidElectric websites, training materials, estimating applications, calculators, databases, AI features and related services. “We,” “us” and “our” refer to the operator of the iBidElectric service you use. A separate written agreement or applicable checkout terms may provide additional terms.
Read these terms before using the services. Where you are asked to accept them, acceptance is required to proceed. If you do not agree, do not use the services. If you use a service for a company, you represent that you have authority to act for that company. Mandatory legal rights are not waived by these terms.
1. Tools for estimating and education
The services support estimating, budgeting and education. They are not a guarantee of bid accuracy, project completeness, code compliance, profitability, engineering adequacy or construction safety. Use of the services does not create an engineering, legal, accounting or other licensed professional engagement.
Outputs are working information that requires qualified review. They do not constitute a binding supplier quotation, construction authorization or certification of a project.
2. Your responsibility for every estimate
You are responsible for the final estimate and every decision to submit a bid, enter a contract, purchase material or perform work. Before relying on an output, independently verify:
- The complete scope, drawing revisions, specifications, addenda, exclusions and contract requirements.
- Drawing scales, calibration, quantities, measurements, units and material and labor bases, including each, per 100 and per 1,000.
- Material prices, vendor quotations, availability, freight, taxes and applicable purchase terms.
- Labor units, wage rates, crew allocation, productivity, working conditions and nonproductive time.
- Equipment, supervision, job expenses, subcontractor quotations, overhead, profit and other additions.
- Calculated extensions, totals, rounding and the final report against independent checks.
You must use your own professional judgment and qualified personnel. Review imported or temporary items, assemblies and changes after editing. Do not assume a database selection includes every accessory, termination, support, test or labor task needed for installation.
3. Budget prices, labor data and assumptions
Default material costs, labor units, calculator factors and sample settings are reference or budget values. They may be incomplete, outdated or unsuitable for your location, project or conditions. They may differ from actual supplier prices, collective bargaining requirements, labor performance and project-specific costs.
You must obtain and validate current project-specific information. A default value, sample quantity or database listing is not a promise of installation cost or a complete scope.
4. AI output and automated takeoff
AI can misread drawings, miss items, invent information, misclassify symbols or produce incorrect explanations. Automated output can be plausible and still wrong. Independently compare each AI result with the underlying drawings, specifications and reliable source information before using it.
AI Help cannot certify a bid or inspect project content that has not been submitted. You remain responsible for approving any AI-assisted quantities or items before they enter your final estimate. Do not use AI output as the sole basis for safety, engineering, code or contractual decisions.
5. Errors, availability and changes
The services may contain software defects, calculation errors, display or formatting errors, import problems, data omissions, compatibility issues or interruptions. A displayed total or exported report can require correction. Updates may change features or results.
If you suspect an error, stop relying on the affected output, preserve a backup and report the issue to support. Verify corrected results independently. We may investigate and correct issues, but do not promise uninterrupted operation, an error-free service or a particular resolution time unless a separate written agreement states otherwise.
6. Accounts and permitted use
Use accurate account information and protect your credentials. Access is limited by your membership, subscription or other authorization. Do not bypass access controls, misuse another account, interfere with the service, distribute malware or unlawfully copy or resell protected software, databases or training content.
You retain your rights in project material you provide. You authorize processing and transmission of that material as needed for the features you choose. You must have the rights and permission needed to submit drawings, specifications and other content to those features and their service providers.
7. Backups and privacy
Maintain independent backups of project work and final estimates. Browser storage is not a guaranteed backup service. Data may be lost through browser settings, device failure, deletion, updates or other causes. Export and verify backups before clearing data or replacing work.
Read the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy for information about account records, support tickets, local storage and external processing. Avoid submitting sensitive information that is unnecessary for the feature.
8. Purchases and third-party services
Prices, access periods, payment and refund conditions are those disclosed at checkout or in a separate agreement, subject to applicable law. These terms do not alter an express refund promise or mandatory consumer right.
Third-party websites, payment systems, media, AI services and other integrations have their own terms and availability. Their inclusion is not a guarantee of their accuracy, suitability or continued operation.
9. Warranty disclaimer
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE SERVICES, DATABASES AND OUTPUTS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” WE DISCLAIM IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT, AND DO NOT WARRANT THAT OUTPUTS ARE COMPLETE, CURRENT OR ACCURATE, OR THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE.
This disclaimer does not override an express obligation in a separate written agreement or a warranty or right that applicable law does not allow us to exclude.
10. Limitation of liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST BUSINESS, LOST OPPORTUNITIES, BID ERRORS, PROJECT COST OVERRUNS OR LOSS OF DATA ARISING FROM USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING FROM THE SERVICES WILL NOT EXCEED THE FEES YOU PAID US FOR THE AFFECTED SERVICE DURING THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM. FOR A SERVICE PROVIDED WITHOUT CHARGE, THE LIMIT IS US $100.
These limits apply only where enforceable. They do not exclude or limit liability for fraud, willful misconduct, gross negligence, personal injury or any other liability to the extent applicable law prohibits exclusion or limitation. Mandatory remedies and consumer protections remain available.
11. Claims arising from your misuse
To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify the service operator against third-party claims, damages and reasonable legal expenses to the extent caused by your unlawful use, infringement of another person’s rights or material breach of these terms. This obligation does not cover loss caused by our own wrongdoing or liability that cannot lawfully be shifted to you.
12. Changes, suspension and other agreements
We may revise these terms prospectively and identify revisions by the date on this page. Material changes will be communicated and renewed acceptance requested where required. Changes do not retroactively remove accrued rights.
Access may be restricted for unauthorized use, security threats or material violations, subject to any separate agreement and applicable law. If a provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue to apply to the extent permitted by law. A separate signed agreement controls in the event of a conflict.
13. Contact
For questions about these terms or to report an application error, email ken@ibidelectricpro.com or use Contact iBidElectric Support in the application help window. Include steps to reproduce an error and the affected application version. Do not send your password.