Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website and services provided by The Elm Group ("we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use our services.

Description of Services

The Elm Group provides real estate services, including but not limited to:

• Property listings and search functionality
• Real estate consultation and advisory services
• Property showings and tours
• Market information and updates
• Communication services including SMS notifications

Services are subject to change as we improve and expand our offerings.

Eligibility

To use our services, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Provide accurate and complete information
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

User Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information as needed
• Use our services only for lawful purposes
• Respect the rights of others and our staff

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use our services for any unlawful purpose
• Violate any applicable laws, including real estate regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Transmit malware, spam, or harmful content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt our services
• Scrape, harvest, or extract data without permission
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation

Intellectual Property

Our IP: The Elm Group and its licensors own all rights to the website, including content, designs, trademarks, and other intellectual property. You receive a limited, non-exclusive license to use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes.

Property Listings: Listing information, including photos and descriptions, is provided for informational purposes. Copying or redistributing listing content without permission is prohibited.

Data and Privacy

Your use of our services is subject to our Privacy Policy. By using our services, you consent to our data practices as described therein.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. Your use of third-party services is subject to their terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party services.

Disclaimers

As-Is: Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

No Guarantee: We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of property listings or market information. All information should be independently verified.

Uptime: We aim for high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• The Elm Group is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• We are not liable for losses resulting from reliance on listing information, service interruptions, or unauthorized access beyond our reasonable control

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Elm Group, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of our services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any law or third-party rights

Dispute Resolution

Governing Law: These Terms are governed by applicable state and federal laws.

Informal Resolution: Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at information@realelmgroup.com to attempt informal resolution.

Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes via our website or other communications. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

General Provisions

Entire Agreement: These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Elm Group.

Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

Waiver: Failure to enforce a provision does not waive our right to enforce it later.