Last updated: April 23, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

   By accessing or using this website operated by Bates Industrial Coatings ("we", "us", "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use this site.

2. Changes to Terms

   We may modify these Terms of Use at any time. Updated terms take effect when posted. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. It is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically.

3. Use of the Website

   a. Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old or otherwise able to form a binding contract under applicable law to use this site.

   b. Permitted Use: The site and its content are provided for informational and business purposes related to Bates Industrial Coatings’ products and services. You agree to use the site only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms.

   c. Prohibited Conduct: You may not (and may not permit others to): (i) use the site to engage in illegal activity; (ii) transmit harmful, obscene, defamatory, or infringing material; (iii) attempt to gain unauthorized access to the site, other users’ accounts, or systems; (iv) interfere with or disrupt the site or servers; (v) use automated tools to scrape, index, or otherwise extract content without our prior written permission.

4. Intellectual Property

   a. Ownership: All content on the site, including text, graphics, logos, images, product names, trademarks, and software, is the property of Bates Industrial Coatings or its licensors and is protected by trademark, copyright, and other intellectual property laws.

   b. Limited License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the site for your personal or business purposes. Except as expressly provided, no right, title, or interest in any content is transferred to you.

   c. Restrictions: You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or exploit any content without our prior written consent.

5. User Content

   a. Definition: "User Content" means any content you submit, post, or transmit through the site, including inquiries, comments, feedback, and materials.

   b. License to Use: By submitting User Content, you grant Bates Industrial Coatings a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in any media for any purpose.

   c. Responsibility: You are solely responsible for your User Content. You represent and warrant that you own or have the right to submit the content and that it does not violate these Terms or any rights of third parties.

   d. Removal: We may, but are not required to, remove or refuse to post any User Content for any reason.

6. Privacy

   Your use of the site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and share information. By using the site, you consent to our collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy.

7. Disclaimers

   a. No Warranty: The site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, completeness, and noninfringement.

   b. No Professional Advice: Content on the site is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional advice. You should consult qualified professionals for specific advice concerning product selection, application, safety, or compliance.

8. Limitation of Liability

   To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bates Industrial Coatings, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from or related to your use of the site, even if we were advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability for direct damages arising out of or related to your use of the site is limited to $100.

9. Indemnification

   You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Bates Industrial Coatings and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the site, your User Content, or your breach of these Terms.

10. Third-Party Links and Content

    The site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party sites or content.