Terms of Service

Welcome to Critical Power Battery Solutions (“we,” “us,” or “our”), a division of Advanced Technical Services Inc. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website at CriticalPowerBatterySolutions.com and any related services we provide.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

Service Description

Critical Power Battery Solutions provides:

• Information Services: Technical specifications, product catalogs, and educational resources about battery solutions
• Order Request Processing: Facilitating customer inquiries and order requests for battery products and services
• Customer Support: Technical assistance, consultation, and customer service
• Business Communications: Connecting customers with our sales and technical teams

Important Notice: No Direct Payment Processing

Our website serves as an informational platform and order request system. We do not process direct payments through our website. All transactions are completed through separate, secure channels after initial contact and consultation.

Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years of age to use our website and services. By using our website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

Business Use

Our services are primarily designed for business-to-business transactions. If you are using our services on behalf of a company or organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

Account Registration

While account registration is not required to browse our website, certain features may require you to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Promptly update your account information when it changes
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

Permitted Uses

You may use our website and services for:

• Researching battery solutions and technical specifications
• Submitting legitimate business inquiries and order requests
• Accessing educational and informational content
• Communicating with our sales and support teams
• Downloading publicly available resources and documentation

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our website or services for:

Illegal Activities

• Any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringing on intellectual property rights of others
• Transmitting harmful, threatening, or harassing content
• Engaging in fraudulent or deceptive practices

Technical Violations

• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Introducing viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Interfering with the proper functioning of our website
• Reverse engineering or attempting to extract source code

Commercial Misuse

• Reselling or redistributing our services without authorization
• Using automated systems to scrape or harvest data from our website
• Competing directly with our business using information obtained from our website
• Misrepresenting your identity or affiliation

Export Control Violations

• Violating any applicable export control laws or regulations
• Providing false information about end-use or end-users
• Attempting to export controlled items to restricted countries or entities

Our Content

All content on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and technical specifications, is the property of Critical Power Battery Solutions, Advanced Technical Services Inc., or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website for its intended purposes. This license does not include the right to:

• Modify, distribute, or create derivative works
• Use our content for commercial purposes without permission
• Remove or alter copyright or proprietary notices
• Use our trademarks or logos without written consent

User-Generated Content

If you submit content to our website (such as reviews, comments, or technical questions), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and distribute such content for business purposes.

Export Compliance

Our products and services may be subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). By using our services, you agree to comply with all applicable export control laws.

Restricted Parties and Countries

You represent and warrant that you are not:

• Listed on any U.S. government restricted party list
• Located in, or a national of, any country subject to U.S. trade sanctions
• Engaged in activities prohibited by U.S. export control laws

End-Use Restrictions

You agree not to use our products or services for:

• Nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons development
• Missile technology development
• Military applications in restricted countries
• Any other use prohibited by applicable export control laws

Documentation and Compliance

For international orders, you may be required to provide:

• End-user certificates
• Import/export licenses
• Compliance documentation
• Additional identification and verification

Service Availability

We strive to maintain continuous website availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. Our website may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance
• Technical difficulties
• Force majeure events
• Security incidents

Information Accuracy

While we make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of information on our website, we do not warrant that:

• All information is current, complete, or error-free
• Technical specifications are guaranteed for all applications
• Product availability is real-time or guaranteed
• Pricing information is final until confirmed in writing

Third-Party Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for:

• The content or practices of third-party websites
• The availability or functionality of external links
• Any transactions or interactions with third parties
• Privacy practices of external websites

Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR WEBSITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Limitation of Damages

IN NO EVENT SHALL CRITICAL POWER BATTERY SOLUTIONS, ADVANCED TECHNICAL SERVICES INC., OR THEIR AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR:

• INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
• LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
• DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OR INABILITY TO USE OUR WEBSITE
• DAMAGES EXCEEDING THE AMOUNT PAID FOR OUR SERVICES (IF ANY)

Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from or related to these Terms or our services shall not exceed $1,000 or the amount you paid for our services in the 12 months preceding the claim, whichever is greater.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Critical Power Battery Solutions, Advanced Technical Services Inc., and their affiliates, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of our website or services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Your infringement of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit or transmit through our website

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Binding Arbitration

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules.

Arbitration Procedures

• Arbitration shall take place in Cook County, Illinois
• The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator
• The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding
• Each party shall bear their own costs and attorney’s fees

Exceptions to Arbitration

The following disputes are exempt from arbitration and may be brought in court:

• Claims for injunctive or equitable relief
• Disputes involving intellectual property rights
• Small claims court matters within jurisdictional limits

Shared Arbitration with Advanced Technical Services Inc.

These arbitration provisions are shared with our parent company, Advanced Technical Services Inc., and apply to disputes involving either entity or both entities collectively.

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Right to Modify

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the “Effective Date” at the top of these Terms
• Provide notice of material changes through our website or email
• Allow reasonable time for you to review changes before they take effect

Continued Use

Your continued use of our website after changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using our website and services.

Termination by You

You may stop using our website and services at any time. If you have an account, you may delete it by contacting us using the information provided below.

Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to our website and services immediately, without prior notice, if you:

• Violate these Terms
• Engage in prohibited activities
• Provide false or misleading information
• Pose a security risk to our systems or other users

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use our website and services will cease immediately
• We may delete your account and associated data
• Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Critical Power Battery Solutions regarding your use of our website and services, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Critical Power Battery Solutions
A division of Advanced Technical Services Inc.
55 W Army Trail Road, Suite 101
Glendale Heights, IL 60108

Email: Info@criticalpowerbatterysolutions.com
Phone: (800) 323-4813
Website: CriticalPowerBatterySolutions.com

Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance under these Terms which is due to fire, flood, earthquake, elements of nature, acts of God, acts of war, terrorism, riots, civil disorders, rebellions, or other similar causes beyond our reasonable control.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

Waiver

No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or any other term or condition.

Critical Power Battery Solutions (division of Advanced Technical Services Inc.)