Terms

Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: August 5, 2025

Last Updated: October 5, 2026 (Sections 19 and 20: new numbers, messaging provider and sign-up wording)

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the website located at DowdingIndustries.com (the “Website”) operated by Dowding Industries Inc., a Michigan corporation (“Dowding Industries,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, then you may not access the Website.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

2.1 Our Content

The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by Dowding Industries Inc., its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

2.2 Your Use of Our Content

These Terms permit you to use the Website for your personal, non-commercial use only. You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Website, except as follows:

Your computer may temporarily store copies of such materials in RAM incidental to your accessing and viewing those materials
You may store files that are automatically cached by your Web browser for display enhancement purposes
You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages of the Website for your own personal, non-commercial use and not for further reproduction, publication, or distribution

2.3 Trademarks

The Dowding Industries name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Dowding Industries Inc. or its affiliates or licensors. You must not use such marks without our prior written permission.

3. Prohibited Uses

You may not use the Website:

For any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform or participate in any unlawful acts
To violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances
To infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others
To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate
To submit false or misleading information
To upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code
To collect or track the personal information of others
To spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape
For any obscene or immoral purpose
To interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Website

We reserve the right to terminate your use of the Website for violating any of the prohibited uses.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

4.1 “As Is” Basis

The information on this Website is provided on an “as is” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, this Website and Dowding Industries Inc.:

Make no warranties or representations about the accuracy or completeness of this Website’s content
Assume no liability or responsibility for any errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies of content and materials
Assume no liability for any personal injury or property damage resulting from your access to or use of our Website
Make no warranties regarding any unauthorized access to or use of our secure servers and/or any personal information stored therein
Make no warranties about any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our Website
Make no warranties about any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like which may be transmitted through the Website

4.2 Professional Disclaimer

The Website may contain general information relating to our business, products, or services. This information is not advice and should not be treated as such. You must not rely on the information on the Website as an alternative to professional advice specific to your particular circumstances.

5. Limitation of Liability

5.1 General Limitations

In no event will Dowding Industries Inc., its affiliates, or their licensors, service providers, employees, agents, officers, or directors be liable for damages of any kind, under any legal theory, arising out of or in connection with your use, or inability to use, the Website, any websites linked to it, any content on the Website or such other websites, including any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.

5.2 Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

6. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Dowding Industries Inc., its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website.

7. Privacy Policy

Your use of our Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs the Website and informs visitors of our data collection practices.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

8.1 Governing Law

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

8.2 Jurisdiction

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be resolved exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Michigan, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

9. International Use

The Website is controlled and operated from our facilities in the United States. We make no representations that the Website is appropriate or available for use in other locations. Those who access or use the Website from other jurisdictions do so at their own volition and are entirely responsible for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

10. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

11. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Dowding Industries Inc. regarding the Website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Website.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide notice by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of these Terms. By continuing to access or use our Website after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.

13. Electronic Communications

By using the Website, you consent to receiving electronic communications from us. These electronic communications may include notices about applicable fees and charges, transactional information, and other information concerning or related to the Website. You agree that any notices, agreements, disclosures, or other communications that we send to you electronically will satisfy any legal communication requirements.

14. Linking to the Website

You may link to our homepage, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it. You must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval, or endorsement on our part without our express written consent.

15. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Dowding Industries Inc. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any such content, goods, or services available through any such websites or services.

16. No Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and Dowding Industries Inc.’s failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Dowding Industries Inc.
449 Marilin Ave. Eaton Rapids, MI 48458
United States

Email: webmaster at dowdingindustries.com
Phone: 517-663-5455

18. SMS Alerts Program Terms

These terms apply to the Dowding IT Alerts text messaging program (the “Program”) operated by Dowding Industries Inc. By joining the Program you agree to these terms.

18.1 Program description

The Program sends automated text messages from Dowding Industries’ IT monitoring system, from (517) 836-1054, to Dowding Industries employees who have asked to receive them. Messages report IT and infrastructure events at our Eaton Rapids, Michigan facilities, for example: utility power outages and backup power (UPS) status, network and plant-to-plant link outages, server room temperature, and outages of critical servers and business systems, followed by an all-clear when the problem is resolved. The Program does not send marketing or promotional messages.

18.2 How to join

Employees join by emailing [email protected] with the subject JOIN IT ALERTS and their mobile number, or by calling the IT department at 517-663-5455. Full instructions and the consent statement are on our Dowding IT Alerts page. Joining is voluntary and is not a condition of employment.

18.3 Message frequency, cost and opting out

Message frequency varies. Messages are sent only when an IT or infrastructure event occurs, typically a few per month and more during an extended outage.
Message and data rates may apply under your mobile carrier plan. Dowding Industries does not charge for the Program.
Reply STOP to any message to stop receiving messages. You will receive one confirmation and no further messages. You can also email [email protected] to be removed.
Reply HELP to any message for help, or contact the IT department at 517-663-5455 or [email protected].

18.4 Your responsibilities

You agree to provide a mobile number that you own or are authorized to use, to tell the IT department promptly if that number changes or is reassigned, and not to rely on the Program as your only source of information about facility conditions or safety. Follow Dowding Industries’ emergency procedures regardless of whether a message arrives.

18.5 Delivery and liability

18.6 Privacy

Your mobile number is used only to send Program messages. No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes, and text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties. See Section 15 of our Privacy Policy.

19. Team Member Notifications Text Program Terms

These terms apply to the Dowding Team Member Notifications text messaging program (keyword DOWD) operated by Dowding Industries Inc. By joining you agree to these terms.

19.1 Program description

The program sends text messages from Dowding Industries Inc., from (517) 836-5100 through our messaging provider Twilio, to Dowding Industries employees who have agreed to receive them. Messages cover company news and events, holiday and plant closure notices, HR and benefits reminders, meeting reminders, and operational notices. The program does not send marketing or promotional messages to the public.

19.2 How to join

Employees join by writing their mobile number on the new-hire paperwork and checking the separate, optional box agreeing to receive company text messages; HR then adds them. Employees can also join at any time by texting DOWD to (517) 836-5100. Full details are on our Dowding Text Message Programs page. Joining is voluntary and is not a condition of employment.

19.3 Message frequency, cost and opting out

Message frequency varies, up to 30 messages per month.
Message and data rates may apply under your mobile carrier plan. Dowding Industries does not charge for the program.
Reply STOP to any message to stop receiving messages. You will receive one confirmation and no further messages. You can also call 517-663-5455 or ask HR to be removed. When you leave Dowding Industries, you are removed from the program.
Reply HELP to any message for help, or call Dowding Industries at 517-663-5455.

19.4 Your responsibilities

You agree to provide a mobile number that you own or are authorized to use, and to tell HR promptly if that number changes or is reassigned. Do not rely on the program as your only source of information about schedules, closures or safety. Follow Dowding Industries procedures and your supervisor’s instructions regardless of whether a message arrives.

19.5 Delivery, liability and privacy

Text messages are delivered by mobile carriers and our messaging provider and may be delayed or not delivered. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. To the extent permitted by law, and as described in Section 5 of these Terms, Dowding Industries is not liable for any loss arising from a message that is delayed, not delivered, or inaccurate. We may change or end the program at any time. Your mobile number is used only to send program messages. No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes, and text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties. See Section 16 of our Privacy Policy.

20. Golf League Text Program Terms

These terms apply to the Skip Dowding Memorial Charity Golf League text messaging program (keyword DOWDGOLF) operated by Dowding Industries Inc. By joining you agree to these terms.

20.1 Program description

The program sends text messages from Dowding Industries Inc., from (517) 836-0186 through Twilio, to Dowding Industries employees who play in the league and have agreed to receive them. Messages cover league schedules, weather cancellations, course and directions updates, and league events. The program does not send marketing or promotional messages.

20.2 How to join

Employees join by writing their mobile number on the league sign-up form and checking the separate, optional box agreeing to receive league text messages, or by texting DOWDGOLF to (517) 836-0186. Joining is voluntary and is not a condition of employment or of playing in the league.

20.3 Frequency, cost, opting out, delivery and privacy

Message frequency varies, up to 10 messages per month during the league season only. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to any message to opt out, or HELP for help, or call 517-663-5455. Sections 19.4 and 19.5 also apply to this program.

By using DowdingIndustries.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.