Agreement to Terms
By accessing the Foundation Risk Registry, you agree to these legal terms regarding data usage, accuracy, service requests, and professional-service limitations.
1. Service Description
The Foundation Risk Registry (“the Service”) provides visualization of geological and soil data sourced from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Web Soil Survey (SSURGO). The Service is intended for informational and informational and screening purposes, alongside the evaluation-request features described on this site.
2. No Engineering Advice
The Service is NOT a substitute for a site-specific structural engineering report or a geotechnical investigation. All soil plasticity indices and risk signals are automated interpretations of public datasets. You should consult with a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) before making property-related financial or construction decisions.
3. Data Accuracy & Availability
While we strive to provide the most current data, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the mapping. Geological conditions can vary significantly even within a single parcel of land.
4. Intellectual Property
The site design, original written content, and application features are owned by or licensed to The Foundation Risk Registry, except for third-party and public-domain materials. USDA soil data remains subject to its applicable public-data terms.
5. Limitation of Liability
The Foundation Risk Registry and its operators shall not be liable for any damages resulting from property loss, structural failure, or financial decisions made based on the data visualized through this Service.
6. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.