Terms of Use — Watson Metal Company

Effective Date: February, 2026

Welcome to the website of Watson Metal Company (“Watson Metal Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website (the “Site”), you agree to these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Site.

1) Scope of These Terms

These Terms apply to your access to and use of the Site, including any content, forms, quote requests, file uploads, and communications you submit through the Site.

These Terms do not replace or control the terms of any written agreement you may have with Watson Metal Company (including a signed proposal, subcontract, purchase order, master agreement, or other contract). If there is a conflict between these Terms and a signed written agreement, the signed written agreement controls.

2) About Our Services

Watson Metal Company provides commercial services including Commercial HVAC, Industrial Sheet Metal, and Manufacturing (collectively, “Services”). Information on the Site is provided for general informational purposes and may not reflect current availability, lead times, or specifications.

3) Website Content and Accuracy

We try to keep Site information accurate and up to date, but we do not guarantee that the Site content is complete, accurate, or current. We may update, modify, or remove content at any time without notice.

4) Quotes, Estimates, and Proposals

If you request a quote, schedule a visit, or submit plans/specifications through the Site, you agree that:

No binding offer: Any pricing, budget number, or estimate is informational and not binding unless stated otherwise in a written proposal signed by Watson Metal Company or in another signed written agreement.

Subject to verification: Quotes and proposals may be subject to site conditions, field verification, engineering review, code requirements, scope clarifications, and material availability.

Changes and revisions: Pricing and timelines may change if project scope changes, plans are revised, site conditions differ from what was provided, or change orders are requested/required.

Your responsibility: You are responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the information you provide.

5) Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Site in any way that:

Violates any applicable law or regulation

Attempts to gain unauthorized access to the Site, servers, or related systems

Introduces viruses, malware, harmful code, bots, or scraping tools

Interferes with or disrupts the Site’s operation or security

Misrepresents your identity, affiliation, or authority to act on behalf of an organization

We may suspend or terminate access to the Site at our discretion.

6) Intellectual Property

All content on the Site—including text, graphics, logos, photos, videos, designs, and layout—is owned by or licensed to Watson Metal Company and is protected by intellectual property laws.

You may view and print pages for your internal business purposes only. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, modify, or create derivative works from any Site content without our prior written permission.

7) User Submissions (Plans, Specs, Files, Photos, and Messages)

If you submit any information or materials through the Site (including drawings, plans, specifications, models, photos, or documents), you represent and warrant that you have the legal right to provide them and that doing so does not violate any third-party rights.

You grant Watson Metal Company a limited, non-exclusive right to use your submissions to evaluate your request, prepare quotes, communicate with you, and perform Services (if engaged). We do not guarantee that transmissions over the internet are secure, and you submit materials at your own risk.

8) Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control or endorse those sites and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

9) Disclaimers

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WATSON METAL COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

10) Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WATSON METAL COMPANY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE SITE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WATSON METAL COMPANY’S TOTAL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SITE WILL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (US $100).

(Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so some of the above may not apply to you.)

11) Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Watson Metal Company and its owners, officers, employees, contractors, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Site, (b) your submissions, or (c) your violation of these Terms.

12) Privacy

Your use of the Site is also subject to our Privacy Policy. If you have a Privacy Policy page, link it here: https://watson-metal.com/privacy-policy

13) Communications (Phone, Email, Text)

If you submit your contact information through the Site, you consent to receive communications from us by phone, email, or text regarding your inquiry, scheduling, and project-related matters. Message and data rates may apply. Where applicable, you can opt out of text messages by replying “STOP.”

14) Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The Effective Date above reflects the most recent version. Continued use of the Site after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15) Governing Law and Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Iowa, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Linn County, Iowa, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

16) Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us:

Watson Metal Company

1250 N Center Point Rd

Hiawatha, IA 52233

319-205-6660

[email protected]