Last updated August 2026

Acceptance of These Terms

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Sapien Spaces website and its content. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, together with the Sapien Spaces Privacy Policy and Disclaimer. If you do not agree with these Terms of Use, you should not use this website.

About Sapien Spaces

Sapien Spaces is a British Columbia, Canada-based consultancy providing advisory services relating to human-centered built environments. Sapien Spaces may work with private clients, developers, design teams and other project stakeholders in Canada and internationally. Use of this website does not create a consultant-client, professional, fiduciary or other advisory relationship. A consulting relationship is created only through a separate written agreement between Sapien Spaces and the applicable client.

Website Content

The content of this website is provided for general informational and educational purposes.

Content may include information relating to:

• human-centered design;

• built-environment considerations;

• environmental quality;

• materials and finishes;

• lighting and circadian considerations;

• acoustics;

• thermal comfort;

• air and water quality;

• movement and ergonomics;

• nature and biophilic design;

• technology;

• health, wellbeing, performance and longevity;

• research, standards and third-party frameworks.

Website content is not intended to constitute medical, architectural, engineering, legal, financial or other regulated professional advice. For additional information regarding the scope and limitations of Sapien Spaces content and services, please review the Disclaimer.

Permitted Use

You may access and use this website for lawful, personal or legitimate business purposes. You may view, download or print limited portions of the website for your own non-commercial informational use, provided that you do not remove copyright, trademark or other proprietary notices. No other rights are granted unless expressly stated.

Prohibited Use

You may not use this website or its content to:

• violate any applicable law or regulation;

• infringe the intellectual property or other rights of Sapien Spaces or any third party;

• copy, reproduce, republish, distribute or commercially exploit website content without authorization;

• reproduce or imitate Sapien Spaces branding, frameworks, methodologies, layouts or proprietary materials;

• use automated systems, bots, scraping tools or similar technologies to extract substantial amounts of website content;

• attempt to interfere with the operation or security of the website;

• introduce malicious code, viruses or other harmful technology;

• impersonate Sapien Spaces or falsely suggest affiliation with Sapien Spaces;

• use website content in a misleading, defamatory or unlawful manner; or

• use the website in any manner that could damage the reputation, security or operation of Sapien Spaces.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the website and its content, including text, graphics, photographs, images, concepts, frameworks, methodologies, branding, logos, icons, layouts, design elements and original materials, are owned by or licensed to Sapien Spaces. Such content is protected by applicable copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws. The Sapien Spaces name, logo, visual identity and proprietary brand elements are trademarks or claimed trademarks of Sapien Spaces, whether registered or unregistered. Nothing contained on this website grants any licence or right to use any Sapien Spaces trademark, trade name, logo, framework or proprietary material without prior written permission.

Sapien Spaces Frameworks and Methodologies

Any proprietary principles, frameworks, methodologies, organizational structures, terminology or original systems developed and presented by Sapien Spaces are provided for informational purposes only. Such materials may not be copied, reproduced, adapted, repackaged, incorporated into competing services, used for commercial training or represented as the work of another person or organization without prior written authorization. References to third-party research, standards or frameworks remain subject to the intellectual property rights of their respective owners.

User Submissions and Communications

If you submit information through a contact form, project inquiry, email or other communication, you represent that the information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge and that you have the right to provide it. You should not submit confidential, proprietary, highly sensitive, medical, financial or otherwise sensitive information through the website unless specifically requested. Submission of information through this website does not create a confidential, fiduciary or consultant-client relationship. Information submitted to Sapien Spaces will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

Project Inquiries

Submitting a project inquiry does not guarantee that Sapien Spaces will accept, review or undertake a project. Sapien Spaces may decline inquiries or engagements at its discretion, including where a project falls outside the scope of available services, presents regulatory or jurisdictional issues, creates a conflict of interest or is otherwise unsuitable. Any services ultimately provided will be subject to a separate written consulting agreement.

Third-Party Content and Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, research, publications, organizations, products, services, technologies or other resources. Such links are provided for informational or convenience purposes only. Sapien Spaces does not control and is not responsible for third-party content, availability, privacy practices, security, products, services or representations. The inclusion of a third-party reference or link does not necessarily constitute an endorsement, affiliation, sponsorship or recommendation.

References to Research and Standards

Sapien Spaces may reference scientific research, professional standards, publications and third-party frameworks in connection with its content and consulting approach. Such references are provided for informational purposes and may evolve as research, standards and professional guidance change. Sapien Spaces does not claim ownership of third-party standards or research and does not imply affiliation or endorsement unless expressly stated.

Accuracy and Availability

Sapien Spaces seeks to provide accurate and useful information but does not warrant that website content is complete, current, error-free or suitable for every circumstance. The website may be modified, suspended or discontinued in whole or in part at any time without notice. Sapien Spaces is not responsible for interruptions, technical errors, data loss, security incidents or other circumstances beyond its reasonable control.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Sapien Spaces disclaims all representations and warranties, express or implied, relating to this website and its content, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. Nothing in these Terms excludes any warranty or right that cannot legally be excluded.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Sapien Spaces and Monica Dabrowski will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, exemplary or other damages or losses arising from or relating to:

• access to or use of this website;

• inability to access or use this website;

• reliance on website content;

• use of third-party websites, products, services or information;

• unauthorized access to or alteration of communications;

• decisions made based on general information presented on the website; or

• any error, omission, interruption or technical issue associated with the website.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.

Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Sapien Spaces, Monica Dabrowski and their respective service providers, representatives and contractors from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs or expenses arising from:

• your unlawful use of this website;

• your violation of these Terms of Use;

• your infringement of the rights of Sapien Spaces or a third party; or

• information or material submitted by you in violation of applicable law or another person’s rights.

International Use

Sapien Spaces operates from British Columbia, Canada and may provide services internationally. This website may be accessed from jurisdictions with laws that differ from those of British Columbia or Canada. You are responsible for ensuring that your access to and use of the website complies with laws applicable to you in your jurisdiction. The availability of website content does not mean that Sapien Spaces offers or is legally permitted to offer every service in every jurisdiction.

Privacy

Use of this website is subject to the Sapien Spaces Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information may be collected, used, stored and disclosed. By using this website, you acknowledge that internet-based communications and electronic storage are not entirely risk-free.

Changes to These Terms

Sapien Spaces may revise these Terms of Use from time to time. Changes will become effective when the revised Terms are posted on this website unless otherwise stated. The current version will be identified by the “Last updated” date above. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by law.

Termination or Restriction of Access

Sapien Spaces may restrict, suspend or terminate access to this website where reasonably necessary, including in response to misuse, security concerns, unlawful activity or violation of these Terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, that provision will be interpreted or limited to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

No Waiver

Failure by Sapien Spaces to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other right.

Governing Law

Unless mandatory law in another jurisdiction provides otherwise, these Terms of Use and your use of this website are governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any separate consulting agreement may contain its own governing-law, jurisdiction and dispute-resolution provisions.

Entire Website Terms

These Terms of Use, together with the Sapien Spaces Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the terms governing general use of this website. They do not replace any separate consulting agreement, proposal, confidentiality agreement or other written contract entered into between Sapien Spaces and a client or third party.

Contact

Questions regarding these Terms of Use may be directed to:

Sapien Spaces
British Columbia, Canada
office@sapienspaces.com