Effective Date: September 11, 2026
This Protection Assessment Disclaimer applies to residential and commercial physical-security assessments performed by Stronghold Protective Systems LLC (“Stronghold Protective Systems,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
1. Purpose of the Assessment
The Stronghold Protective Systems Protection Assessment is intended to provide a practical evaluation of certain observable physical-security conditions at a property and to identify opportunities that may improve resistance to unauthorized entry.
Depending on the property and requested scope, Stronghold Protective Systems may review doors, frames, hinges, strike areas, locking hardware, accessible windows, glass, sliding doors, garage-entry doors, secondary entrances, security screens, exterior lighting, gates, and other observable physical-security conditions.
The Assessment is intended to help property owners prioritize potential improvements. It is not intended to identify every possible vulnerability.
2. Visual and Limited-Scope Assessment
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the Assessment is a visual, non-destructive inspection. Stronghold Protective Systems does not ordinarily open walls, remove structural components, perform destructive testing, test hidden framing, inspect concealed wiring, dismantle existing security equipment, or evaluate components that cannot be reasonably accessed.
Conditions hidden behind walls, trim, siding, finishes, landscaping, furniture, equipment, or other obstructions may not be discovered.
3. No Guarantee of Security
No home, business, door, window, wall, lock, security system, safe room, or other protective measure can eliminate all risk of burglary, intrusion, violence, theft, property damage, or other criminal activity.
The Assessment does not constitute a representation, warranty, certification, or guarantee that:
- a property is secure;
- a crime will not occur;
- an intruder cannot enter the property;
- a particular product will prevent injury, loss, or damage;
- all vulnerabilities have been discovered; or
- any recommended improvement will defeat every method of attack.
Physical-security improvements are generally intended to increase resistance, improve deterrence, or increase the time and effort required to gain unauthorized entry.
4. Not an Engineering, Building, Code, or Professional Inspection
Unless expressly stated in a separate written agreement, a Stronghold Protective Systems Protection Assessment is not an engineering inspection, structural inspection, building-code inspection, fire inspection, home inspection, locksmith certification, architectural evaluation, insurance inspection, alarm-system certification, ballistic assessment, storm-shelter certification, or other licensed professional inspection.
Stronghold Protective Systems may recommend that the customer consult an engineer, architect, locksmith, contractor, glazier, electrician, manufacturer, security professional, or other qualified specialist when appropriate.
5. Product Ratings and Certifications
Any reference to forced-entry resistance, ballistic resistance, storm resistance, impact resistance, or another tested performance standard applies only to the specific product or assembly for which the applicable manufacturer or testing organization has issued that rating.
A tested door, window, glazing system, screen, or other component does not automatically provide the same rating to the surrounding wall, structure, room, or building. Stronghold Protective Systems will not intentionally extend a manufacturer’s rating beyond the specific product or assembly to which that rating applies.
6. Conditions May Change
Security conditions may change after the Assessment because of modifications to the property, deterioration, remodeling, damage, product failure, changes in criminal methods, landscaping changes, occupant behavior, or other circumstances. Unless Stronghold Protective Systems agrees otherwise in writing, there is no continuing obligation to monitor the property or update an Assessment after it has been completed.
7. Recommendations Are Advisory
Recommendations are based on conditions observed at the time of the Assessment, information provided by the customer, available products, professional judgment, and the stated concerns and budget of the customer. The customer remains responsible for deciding whether to implement any recommendation. Stronghold Protective Systems may recommend that no immediate work be performed on a particular opening or condition.
8. Law-Enforcement Background
Stronghold Protective Systems may describe itself as law-enforcement-founded or explain the relevant professional experience of its founders or personnel. Stronghold Protective Systems is a private company and is not a police department, governmental agency, emergency-response service, or law-enforcement organization.
No governmental agency endorses Stronghold Protective Systems merely because a founder, employee, contractor, or representative has law-enforcement experience. Law-enforcement experience does not constitute an engineering, architectural, trade, or product certification.
9. Emergencies and Immediate Threats
Stronghold Protective Systems does not provide emergency response or monitoring. If you believe a crime is occurring, an intruder is attempting to enter your property, or a person is in immediate danger, contact 911 or the appropriate emergency service.
10. Property Access and Customer Information
The customer agrees to provide reasonable access to the areas being assessed and to disclose known conditions that may materially affect the Assessment. Stronghold Protective Systems may rely on information supplied by the customer concerning the property, prior incidents, construction, products, repairs, modifications, and existing security systems.
11. Photographs and Documentation
With the customer’s permission, Stronghold Protective Systems may photograph or document relevant property conditions for purposes of preparing the Assessment, developing recommendations, preparing estimates, coordinating installation, quality control, warranty administration, and maintaining service records.
Stronghold Protective Systems will not knowingly use identifiable photographs of a customer’s property for public marketing purposes without permission.
12. Protection Reports
A Stronghold Protective Systems Protection Report may identify weaknesses or vulnerabilities at a property. Customers should treat the report as potentially sensitive information and should consider carefully before posting or distributing it publicly.
13. Acceptance
By requesting, accepting, or participating in a Stronghold Protective Systems Protection Assessment, the customer acknowledges that they have read and understand this Disclaimer.
Contact Us
Stronghold Protective Systems LLC
PO Box 2722, Georgetown, TX 78627
[email protected]