2. Terms of Service
Effective Date: August 8, 2026
Firm Name: Burke Black Partners ("BBP," "we," "us," or "our")
Welcome to the Burke Black Partners website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this site.
1. Informational & Marketing Purpose Only
The content on this website—including project descriptions, processes, architectural guidance, cost references, and service descriptions—is provided solely for general informational and promotional purposes. Nothing on this website constitutes a binding contract, architectural agreement, or fixed-price proposal. Formal design and construction services are established exclusively upon the execution of a separate, signed written contract directly between you and Burke Black Partners.
2. Photography Credits, Split Roles, & Scope Attribution
Photography Attribution: The photographs featured across this website were captured by a variety of professional architectural, interior design, and real estate photographers. Ownership and copyright of all imagery belong to Burke Black Partners, its principal, or the respective licensed photographers and project partners.
Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration & Split Roles: Projects shown on this site represent a range of collaborative engagements. In some cases, Burke Black Partners executed both the complete architectural design and general contracting. In other instances, Burke Black Partners acted solely as the builder/general contractor executing another architect or interior designer’s plan, or conversely provided architectural design services while collaborating with independent general contractors or interior designers. Inclusion of a photo on this site does not imply that Burke Black Partners executed every single visible element, decorative item, piece of furniture, or trade scope shown in the image.
Subcontracting & Trade Execution: Burke Black Partners regularly hires, manages, and partners with an established network of licensed, independent trade subcontractors (such as electricians, plumbers, tile setters, and specialized fabricators) to execute physical construction and specialty finishes.
3. Image Descriptions, Locations, & Conceptual Accuracy
Alt Text & SEO Metadata: Metadata tags, alt text descriptions, image titles, and captions associated with photographs across this website are engineered for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and web accessibility purposes. They combine visual details, neighborhood references, and broad design categories to optimize local search performance.
Location & Project Scope Representation: Images serve as representative or artistic examples of design capability and construction quality. Image metadata or accompanying copy referencing specific Chicago neighborhoods or North Shore communities provides marketing context and does not constitute a legal representation or warranty that a specific build occurred at an exact physical address.
Field Modifications: Final built projects may vary from preliminary renderings or portfolio photography due to site conditions, material availability, municipal codes, or client-driven changes.
4. Intellectual Property & Copyright Protection
All original content on this website—including architectural plans, custom CNC material designs, logos, text, project write-ups, graphics, and custom photography—is protected under United States copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, frame, or publish any material from this website without explicit prior written consent from Burke Black Partners.
5. Digital Accessibility Statement
Burke Black Partners is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities. We continuously improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards (such as WCAG guidelines). If you encounter accessibility barriers or have difficulty accessing any portion of our site, please contact us at [Insert Email Address] or [Insert Phone Number], and we will provide the information through an alternative accessible format.
6. Third-Party Links & Tools
Our website may contain links to third-party tools or websites (such as online calendar scheduling software or third-party web hosting). Burke Black Partners is not responsible for the availability, privacy practices, or content of these external services. Your use of third-party platforms is subject to their respective terms and policies.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Burke Black Partners, its principal Patrick Shanahan, employees, and trade partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of, or inability to use, this website or reliance on any information provided herein.
8. Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal proceedings arising out of this website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Chicago, Illinois.
9. Updates to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
10. Contact Information
Burke Black Partners
Chicago, IL
Email: info@bbp.com
Phone: 773-951-4764