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Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: July 22, 2026

Welcome to iBidElectric (“iBidElectric,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the iBidElectric website, online training programs, member community, downloadable resources, podcasts, and all related services.

By accessing or using this website, creating an account, purchasing a membership or course, or participating in our community, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

1. About iBidElectric

iBidElectric provides online educational content for electrical estimating, project management, electrical construction, career development, podcasts, articles, downloadable resources, and member discussions.

Our educational material is intended for informational and training purposes only.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account or purchase products or memberships.

By registering, you represent that:

  • The information you provide is accurate.
  • You will maintain the security of your account.
  • You are responsible for all activity under your account.

3. Memberships

Some areas of iBidElectric require a paid membership.

Membership benefits may include:

  • Premium articles
  • Podcasts
  • Downloadable resources
  • Member discussions
  • The Power Grid community
  • Exclusive educational content
  • Other benefits announced from time to time

Membership benefits may change as we improve the platform.

4. Subscription Billing

If you purchase a recurring membership:

  • Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled.
  • Your payment method will be charged on each renewal date.
  • You may cancel at any time through your account before your next billing cycle.
  • Cancellation prevents future charges but does not provide refunds for prior payments unless required by law.

5. Course Access

Certain training courses include a specified access period.

Access begins immediately after purchase unless otherwise stated.

Upon expiration of the access period, course materials may no longer be available unless renewed.

6. Refund Policy

Unless specifically stated otherwise on the sales page:

  • Membership fees are non-refundable.
  • Digital downloads are non-refundable.
  • Online courses are non-refundable once access has been granted.

If duplicate payments or billing errors occur, please contact us immediately.

7. Educational Disclaimer

iBidElectric provides education—not professional engineering, legal, accounting, or business consulting services.

Completion of any course does not guarantee:

  • Employment
  • Certification
  • Business success
  • Increased income
  • Winning construction projects

Every contractor and estimator produces different results based upon experience, market conditions, labor productivity, material pricing, project complexity, and individual effort.

8. Estimating Disclaimer

Electrical estimating involves professional judgment.

The methods taught by iBidElectric are educational examples.

Users remain solely responsible for:

  • Bid accuracy
  • Labor calculations
  • Material quantities
  • Pricing
  • Contract interpretation
  • Compliance with project documents
  • Profitability

Never submit bids without independently reviewing your work.

9. Software

Our courses may demonstrate estimating workflows using Microsoft Excel and other software.

iBidElectric is not affiliated with software manufacturers unless specifically stated.

Training methods may be adapted to numerous estimating platforms.

Always seek software-specific training from the software publisher when appropriate.

10. Intellectual Property

All content on iBidElectric is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

This includes:

  • Videos
  • Podcasts
  • Articles
  • Course materials
  • Graphics
  • Downloads
  • Workbooks
  • Excel templates
  • Images
  • Logos
  • Community content owned by iBidElectric

You may not:

  • Copy
  • Reproduce
  • Share
  • Sell
  • Redistribute
  • Upload elsewhere
  • Record or rebroadcast our content

without written permission.

Purchasing a course grants you a personal, non-transferable license to use the materials.

Ownership remains with iBidElectric.

11. Community Guidelines

Members using The Power Grid or other community features agree to:

  • Treat others respectfully.
  • Stay on topic.
  • Avoid harassment.
  • Avoid profanity directed toward other members.
  • Not post illegal content.
  • Not upload copyrighted material without permission.
  • Not impersonate another individual.
  • Not spam or advertise without approval.

We reserve the right to remove posts, suspend accounts, or permanently ban members for violations.

12. No Price Fixing or Anti-Competitive Conduct

The Power Grid exists for education, networking, and professional discussion.

Members may not use the platform to:

  • Coordinate bids
  • Fix prices
  • Allocate markets
  • Restrict competition
  • Exchange confidential competitive pricing information
  • Engage in conduct violating federal, state, or local antitrust laws

Any such activity may result in immediate account termination.

13. User Content

Members retain ownership of content they post.

However, by posting content, you grant iBidElectric a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, distribute, reproduce, and promote that content in connection with operating and promoting the platform.

You are responsible for the content you publish.

14. Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for:

  • Fraud
  • Abuse
  • Chargebacks
  • Copyright infringement
  • Community violations
  • Unauthorized sharing of course materials
  • Illegal conduct

Termination may occur without prior notice.

15. Downloads

Downloads are provided “as is.”

You are responsible for ensuring compatibility with your computer and software.

We recommend maintaining backups of all downloaded materials.

16. Website Availability

We strive to keep iBidElectric available at all times.

However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access.

Maintenance, technical issues, updates, or circumstances beyond our control may temporarily affect availability.

17. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites.

We do not control or endorse those websites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or services.

18. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, iBidElectric and its owners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Use of the website
  • Course participation
  • Downloaded materials
  • Community discussions
  • Business decisions
  • Estimating errors
  • Lost profits
  • Missed business opportunities

Your use of the website is at your own risk.

19. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless iBidElectric, its owners, employees, contractors, and affiliates from claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and legal expenses arising from your use of the website or violation of these Terms.

20. Privacy

Your use of iBidElectric is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how your information is collected and used.

21. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time.

Updated versions become effective upon posting.

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

22. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any legal action relating to these Terms shall be brought in the appropriate state or federal court located in Ohio.

23. Contact Us

Questions regarding these Terms may be submitted through the contact page on iBidElectric.

Acceptance

By using iBidElectric, purchasing memberships, enrolling in courses, or participating in our community, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.