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Terms of use

Last updated: July 2026

About this website

This website is operated by Background. and is located at background.tech. By using it, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

Using this website

You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

  • Use the website in any way that breaks applicable law or regulation
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website or its systems
  • Send unsolicited commercial communications
  • Use automated tools to scrape or extract content without permission
  • Reproduce, distribute or republish content from this website without our written permission

Intellectual property

All content on this website — text, graphics, product screens, diagrams and the Background brand — is owned by Background. and protected by copyright. Nothing here grants you a licence to use it without our written permission.

The Background platform architecture, the Construction World Model, the capability library and the associated terminology are proprietary. References to them on this website are for information only.

Accuracy of information

We make reasonable efforts to keep this website accurate and current. We do not warrant that everything on it is complete, accurate or up to date. Platform capabilities, features and availability may change without notice.

The product screens, scenarios and examples shown here are illustrative. They are grounded in real construction scenarios and real platform behaviour, but they do not represent any specific client or project.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Background. is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of this website, or from reliance on any information on it.

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, for fraud, or for anything else that cannot lawfully be excluded.

Links to other sites

This website may link to third-party sites. We do not control them and are not responsible for their content or their privacy practices.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. When we do, we will change the date at the top of this page. Continuing to use the website means you accept the updated terms.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the law of England and Wales, and the courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction.

Contact

For any question about these terms, contact hello@background.tech.

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