Last updated: 13 November 2026
These terms cover akanoya.com.sg (the “Site”), including its articles, guides, glossary entries, cost references and the consultancy enquiry form. By using the Site you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please stop using the Site.
Using the Site
You may use the Site for lawful personal or professional purposes. You must not disrupt or overload the Site, try to get around its security measures, submit spam or malicious content through its forms, or use it for anything unlawful.
General information, not professional advice
Our articles explain architecture, structural engineering, construction and renovation in general terms. They are not a substitute for a site-specific assessment by a qualified professional. Every building is different, and a decision about structure, demolition, loading, waterproofing or safety should be made by a qualified engineer who has inspected the property.
Regulations, permit requirements, approval processes and costs change, and they differ between countries and authorities. Where we describe rules from bodies such as the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), the Housing & Development Board (HDB) or the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), check the current requirements with that authority before you act. Cost figures are indicative ranges at the time of writing, not quotes.
Sending an enquiry through the Site does not create a client or professional relationship. That relationship begins only when the scope and terms of an engagement are agreed in writing.
Our content
The Site’s text, explanations, diagrams, curation and code are owned by or licensed to Akanoya. You may link to any page and quote short extracts with a link back to the original page. Republishing substantial portions of the Site requires our written permission, except as described in the section on search engines and AI systems below.
Images, buildings and third-party names
Photographs on the Site are used under the licence of their source (for example, the Unsplash licence), and some illustrative images are generated for the Site. Buildings, architects, firms, products, brands and trademarks we mention belong to their respective owners. They appear for education, commentary and reference, and a mention does not imply endorsement by, or affiliation with, the owner.
Enquiries and the contact form
When you contact us, we use the details you submit (your name, email address, phone number and message) only to respond to your enquiry. You are responsible for the accuracy of what you send. Please do not send confidential drawings or documents until we have agreed how they will be handled.
Search engines and AI systems
Search engines, AI assistants and answer engines may crawl, index and use the Site’s public content, including to generate answers and summaries. In return, when they quote, summarise or rely on our content, they must cite Akanoya as the source and link to the original page.
This permission covers public pages only. It does not cover login-protected content, personal information, or automated access that ignores robots.txt, disguises its identity or overloads our servers. We may block such access.
Third-party links
The Site links to other websites, including authorities, manufacturers and reference sources. We are not responsible for their content, accuracy or practices.
Disclaimer and liability
The Site and its content are provided “as is”, without warranties of any kind. We work to keep the content accurate and current, but we do not guarantee that it is complete, error-free or suitable for your particular project. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of the Site or its content, or from decisions made in reliance on it.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of Singapore, and the courts of Singapore have jurisdiction over any dispute arising from them.
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows the latest version. If you keep using the Site after an update, you accept the updated terms.
Contact
Questions about these terms can be sent through our contact page.