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AGREEMENT TO OUR LEGAL TERMS
Welcome to Investorsbuyinghouses.com! We are a company registered in the District of Columbia, United States. Our website, Investorsbuyinghouses.com, and any related products and services we offer (collectively referred to as the “Services”) are governed by the following Legal Terms. By accessing and using our Services, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using our Services.
To contact us, you can reach us by phone at (703) 291-0403, email at info@Investorsbuyinghouses.com, or by mail at the address provided on our website.
Please note that additional terms and conditions or documents may be applicable to specific features or services, and they are incorporated into these Legal Terms. We reserve the right to modify or change these Legal Terms at any time, and it is your responsibility to stay informed about any updates. We will indicate the last updated date of these terms, and your continued use of the Services after any revisions constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
Our Services are intended for users who are at least 13 years old. If you are a minor (usually under 18 years old) in your jurisdiction, you must obtain permission from your parent or guardian and have them read and agree to these Legal Terms before using our Services.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OUR SERVICES
2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
5. USER GENERATED CONTRIBUTIONS
10. MODIFICATIONS AND INTERRUPTIONS
18. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, TRANSACTIONS, AND SIGNATURES
19. CALIFORNIA USERS AND RESIDENTS
21. CONTACT US
1. OUR SERVICES
The information provided through the Services is not intended for distribution or use in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would violate the law or regulations or require us to fulfill any registration requirements. If you choose to access the Services from a different location, you do so at your own discretion and are solely responsible for complying with local laws, if applicable.
Please note that the Services are not designed to meet specific industry regulations such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), or others. Therefore, if your interactions with the Services would be subject to such laws, you should refrain from using the Services. Additionally, you must not utilize the Services in any way that would violate the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA).
2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Our intellectual property
We own or have the rights to all the creative work in our Services, including things like the code, databases, features, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photos, and graphics (collectively referred to as “Content”). We also have legal protection for the trademarks, service marks, and logos used in our Services (referred to as “Marks”).
These intellectual property rights, including copyright and trademark laws, are in place to safeguard our Content and Marks. They apply not only in the United States but also internationally.
We provide the Content and Marks through our Services, and they are meant for your personal, non-commercial use or for internal business purposes only. Please keep in mind that the Content and Marks are provided “AS IS,” meaning they are offered as they are, without any warranties or guarantees.
Your use of our Services
By agreeing to these Legal Terms and adhering to the “PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES” section mentioned below, you are granted a limited and non-transferable license that can be revoked. This license allows you to:
- Access the Services provided.
- Download or print a portion of the Content that you have rightfully gained access to.
- These permissions are granted solely for your personal, non-commercial use or internal business purposes.
Unless explicitly stated in this section or elsewhere in our Legal Terms, you are prohibited from engaging in the following activities without our prior written permission: Copying, reproducing, aggregating, republishing, uploading, or publicly displaying any part of the Services, Content, or Marks.
Encoding, translating, transmitting, distributing, selling, licensing, or exploiting the Services, Content, or Marks for any commercial purpose.
If you intend to use the Services, Content, or Marks in a manner other than what is specified in this section or elsewhere in our Legal Terms, please contact us at info@Investorsbuyinghouses.com and submit a request. If we do grant you permission to post, reproduce, or publicly display any part of our Services or Content, it is essential to acknowledge us as the owners or licensors of the Services, Content, or Marks. Additionally, you must ensure that any copyright or proprietary notice is visible whenever you post, reproduce, or display our Content.Â
We retain all rights that are not expressly granted to you regarding the Services, Content, and Marks.
Any violation of these Intellectual Property Rights will be considered a serious breach of our Legal Terms, resulting in the immediate termination of your right to use our Services.
Your submissions
Before you start using our Services, it’s important for you to carefully review this section as well as the “PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES” section. These sections outline both your rights and obligations when you post or upload any content through our Services.
Submissions: If you choose to directly send us any question, comment, suggestion, idea, feedback, or any other information regarding the Services (referred to as “Submissions”), please be aware that by doing so, you are agreeing to assign all intellectual property rights in that Submission to us. This means that we will become the owner of your Submission and will have the right to use and share it freely for any lawful purpose, whether commercial or otherwise, without having to acknowledge or compensate you.
You are responsible for what you post or upload: By sending us Submissions through any part of the Services you:
- By submitting content through any part of our services, you confirm that you have read and agree to abide by our “Prohibited Activities” guidelines. You agree not to post, send, publish, upload, or transmit any content that is illegal, harassing, hateful, harmful, defamatory, obscene, bullying, abusive, discriminatory, threatening to any person or group, sexually explicit, false, inaccurate, deceitful, or misleading.
- To the extent permitted by applicable law, you waive any moral rights you may have in relation to such content. You also warrant that any content you submit is original or that you have the necessary rights and licenses to submit it. Furthermore, you affirm that you have full authority to grant us the rights mentioned above regarding your submissions. It is important to note that your submissions should not include confidential information.
- You bear full responsibility for the content you submit, and you explicitly agree to compensate us for any losses we may incur as a result of your breach of the aforementioned conditions, including any infringement of third-party intellectual property rights or violations of applicable law.
When using the Services, you agree to the following conditions:
- You confirm that you are legally capable and agree to abide by these Legal Terms.
- You are at least 13 years old.
- If you are a minor, you have obtained parental permission to use the Services, or you are not considered a minor in your jurisdiction of residence.
- You will not use any automated or non-human methods, such as bots or scripts, to access the Services.
- You will not use the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purposes.
- Your use of the Services will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
If you provide false, inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete information, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account. In such cases, we may also refuse any present or future use of the Services, either in full or in part.
4. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
By using the Services, you agree to abide by certain terms and conditions. These terms prohibit the following actions:
Unauthorized Data Retrieval: You may not systematically retrieve data or content from the Services to create collections, compilations, databases, or directories without our written permission.
Deceptive Practices: It is strictly prohibited to trick, defraud, or mislead us or other users, especially in attempts to obtain sensitive account information such as user passwords.
Security Interference: Do not circumvent, disable, or interfere with security features of the Services, including measures that prevent copying or restrict the use of content. Such actions include attempts to modify, impair, disrupt, alter, or interfere with the Services’ features, functions, operation, or maintenance.
Harmful Conduct: You must not disparage, tarnish, or harm us and/or the Services according to our judgment. Furthermore, using information obtained from the Services to harass, abuse, or harm others is strictly prohibited.
Misuse of Support Services: Improper use of our support services or submission of false reports of abuse or misconduct is not allowed.
Violation of Laws and Regulations: The Services must be used in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Unauthorized Framing or Linking: Engaging in unauthorized framing of or linking to the Services is prohibited.
Malicious Content: Uploading or transmitting viruses, Trojan horses, or other harmful materials that interfere with the uninterrupted use of the Services or disrupt their functionality is not allowed. This includes activities such as excessive use of capital letters, spamming, or any action that modifies, impairs, disrupts, alters, or interferes with the Services.
Automated Use and Data Gathering: Engaging in any automated use of the system, such as employing scripts to send comments or messages, or using data mining, robots, or similar tools to gather and extract information, is prohibited.
Removal of Copyright Notices: Deleting the copyright or other proprietary rights notice from any content is not allowed.
Impersonation: Attempting to impersonate another user or person or using the username of another user is strictly prohibited.
Information Collection Mechanisms: Uploading or transmitting materials that act as information collection or transmission mechanisms, such as gifs, pixels, web bugs, cookies, or similar devices (often referred to as “spyware” or “passive collection mechanisms” or “pcms”), is not permitted.
Service Interference: Interfering with, disrupting, or causing an undue burden on the Services or the connected networks and services is prohibited.
Harassment and Threats: Harassing, annoying, intimidating, or threatening any of our employees or agents involved in providing the Services is strictly prohibited.
Bypassing Measures: Attempting to bypass any measures designed to prevent or restrict access to the Services, or any part thereof, is not allowed.
Software Copying or Adaptation: Copying or adapting the Services’ software, including Flash, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, or other code, is prohibited.
Reverse Engineering: Deciphering, decompiling, disassembling, or reverse engineering any software that constitutes part of the Services, except as permitted by applicable law, is not allowed.
Unauthorized Scripts and Systems: Launching, using, developing, or distributing any unauthorized automated system, such as spiders, robots, cheat utilities, scrapers, or off-line readers, that accesses the Services is prohibited. Similarly, unauthorized scripts or software must not be used or launched.
Unauthorized Purchasing: Using a buying or purchasing agent to make purchases on the Services is not allowed.
Unauthorized Use and Commercial Activities: Making any unauthorized use of the Services, including collecting user names or email addresses by electronic or other means for the purpose of sending unsolicited email or creating user accounts through automated means or false pre tenses, is prohibited. Additionally, using the Services to compete with us or engage in revenue-generating activities or commercial enterprises is strictly forbidden.
Advertising and Selling: The Services should not be used to advertise or offer goods and services for sale.
5. USER GENERATED CONTRIBUTIONS
We do not offer users the ability to submit or post content on our Services. However, there may be opportunities for you to create and share content with us or on the Services, such as text, videos, photos, or comments. Please note that these Contributions may be visible to other users and third-party websites, and will be handled according to our Privacy Policy.
By creating and sharing Contributions, you confirm that:
- Your Contributions do not infringe on the copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, or moral rights of any third party, and do not violate any proprietary rights.
- You are the rightful owner of the Contributions or have obtained the necessary licenses, rights, consents, releases, and permissions to authorize us, the Services, and other users to use your Contributions as intended.
- You have obtained the written consent, release, and/or permission from any identifiable individuals featured in your Contributions, allowing their inclusion and use in accordance with the Services and these Legal Terms.
- Your Contributions are accurate, truthful, and not misleading.
- Your Contributions are not unauthorized advertisements, promotional materials, pyramid schemes, chain letters, spam, mass mailings, or any other form of solicitation.
- Your Contributions are not offensive, violent, harassing, libelous, slanderous, or otherwise objectionable, as determined by us.
- Your Contributions do not ridicule, mock, disparage, intimidate, or abuse anyone.
- Your Contributions are not intended to harass, threaten, or incite violence against any individual or group.
- Your Contributions do not violate any applicable laws, regulations, or rules.
- Your Contributions do not violate the privacy or publicity rights of any third party.
- Your Contributions do not involve child pornography or any content that may harm minors.
- Your Contributions do not include offensive comments related to race, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical handicap.
- Your Contributions do not violate these Legal Terms, any applicable laws or regulations.
Please be aware that any violation of these guidelines may result in the termination or suspension of your rights to use the Services.
6. CONTRIBUTION LICENSE
You and our services agree that we have the right to access, store, process, and use any information and personal data you provide in accordance with our Privacy Policy and your chosen settings.
If you provide us with suggestions or other feedback about the services, you acknowledge that we can utilize and share that feedback for any purpose without compensating you.
We do not claim ownership of your contributions. You maintain complete ownership of all your contributions, including any intellectual property or other proprietary rights associated with them. We are not responsible for any statements or representations made in your contributions on the services. You are solely responsible for your contributions, and you agree not to hold us accountable or take any legal action against us regarding your contributions.
7. SERVICES MANAGEMENT
We have the right, but not the obligation, to do the following:
- Keep an eye on the Services to identify any violations of these Legal Terms.
- Take appropriate legal action against anyone who, in our opinion, violates the law or these Legal Terms. This may include reporting such users to law enforcement authorities.
- Decide, at our discretion and without limitations, to refuse, restrict access to, limit availability of, or disable any of your Contributions or any part of them, if it is technically feasible to do so.
- Decide, at our discretion and without limitations, to remove or disable any files and content from the Services that are excessively large or cause undue strain on our systems, without prior notice or liability.
- Manage the Services in a way that protects our rights and property, and ensures the proper functioning of the Services.
8. PRIVACY POLICY
We take data privacy and security seriously and want to assure you that we prioritize the protection of your personal information. To understand how we handle your data, you can review our Privacy Policy at this link: https://investorsbuyinghouses.com/privacy-policy/
By using our Services, you are agreeing to be bound by our Privacy Policy, which is an integral part of our Legal Terms. It’s important to note that our Services are hosted in the United States. If you access our Services from a different region with its own laws and requirements regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of personal data that differ from those in the United States, please be aware that by continuing to use our Services, you are consenting to the transfer and processing of your data in the United States.
We want to emphasize that we do not knowingly accept, request, or solicit information from children, nor do we engage in marketing directed towards children. As a result, if we become aware that anyone under the age of 13 has provided personal information to us without proper and verifiable parental consent, we will promptly delete that information from our Services.
Our commitment to data privacy and security is of utmost importance, and we strive to ensure that your personal information is handled with care and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
9. TERM AND TERMINATION
These Legal Terms will remain valid as long as you use the Services. We have the right to deny access to and use of the Services to any individual, for any reason or no reason, at our sole discretion. This may include blocking certain IP addresses. If we decide to terminate your use of the Services or delete any content you have posted, we may do so without warning, at any time. If your account is terminated or suspended, you are not allowed to create a new account using your name, a fake name, or the name of a third party. This prohibition applies even if you are acting on behalf of the third party. Along with terminating or suspending your account, we may take legal action, such as pursuing civil, criminal, or injunctive measures.
10. MODIFICATIONS AND INTERRUPTIONS
We have the right to make changes, modifications, or remove content from our Services whenever we deem necessary, without prior notice. However, we are not obligated to update the information on our Services. We will not be held liable for any changes in pricing, suspensions, or discontinuations of the Services, whether it affects you directly or any third party.
Please note that we cannot guarantee uninterrupted availability of the Services. There may be instances where we encounter hardware, software, or other technical issues, or need to perform maintenance, resulting in interruptions, delays, or errors. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, discontinue, or make other changes to the Services at any time and for any reason, without notifying you in advance. By using our Services, you agree that we are not responsible for any losses, damages, or inconveniences caused by your inability to access or use the Services during any period of downtime or discontinuation. It’s important to understand that we are not obliged to maintain and support the Services, or provide any fixes, updates, or releases in connection with them.
11. GOVERNING LAW
These Legal Terms and your use of the Services are guided by and interpreted in line with the laws of the District of Columbia, which apply to agreements made and fully executed within the District of Columbia. These laws are applied without considering any conflicting principles of other jurisdictions.
12. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Any legal disputes between us (referred to as “the Parties”) will be resolved through legal proceedings in the state and federal courts situated in the District of Columbia. By agreeing to these terms, both Parties consent to this jurisdiction and waive any objections regarding personal jurisdiction and inconvenient forum. The application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods and the Uniform Computer Information Transaction Act (UCITA) is not applicable to these Legal Terms.
13. CORRECTIONS
We understand that there might be occasional errors, inaccuracies, or missing information in the content provided on our Services, such as descriptions, pricing, and availability. Please note that we have the right to rectify any such mistakes and update the information on our Services without prior notification.
14. DISCLAIMER
The services are provided to you as they are, without any warranties or guarantees. By using the services, you acknowledge that you assume all risks associated with it. We do not make any promises or assurances regarding the accuracy or completeness of the content provided through the services or any websites or mobile applications linked to it. We are not liable for any errors, personal injury, property damage, unauthorized access to your information, interruptions in service, viruses or similar harmful elements transmitted through the services by third parties, or any loss or damage resulting from the use of content posted or made available through the services. We do not endorse or take responsibility for any products or services advertised or offered by third parties through the services or any linked websites or mobile applications. It is important to use your own judgement and be cautious when engaging in transactions with third-party providers.
15. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
We want to make it clear that we, along with our directors, employees, and agents, cannot be held responsible for any direct, indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental, special, or punitive damages that may occur as a result of your use of our services. This includes potential losses in profits, revenue, or data, or any other damages, even if we have been informed about the possibility of such damages. It’s important to note that our liability to you, regardless of the cause of action, will always be limited to the amount you have paid, if any, to us.
We understand that there are certain US state laws and international laws that may not allow limitations on implied warranties or the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. If these laws apply to you, you may have additional rights, and some or all of the above disclaimers or limitations may not be applicable to you.
16. INDEMNIFICATION
By agreeing to these terms, you are agreeing to protect and compensate us, as well as our subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents, partners, and employees, from any losses, damages, liabilities, claims, or demands made by a third party. This includes any expenses incurred by us, such as attorney’s fees, arising from the following situations:
- your use of our services,
- any violation of these legal terms by you,
- any breach of the representations and warranties you made in these legal terms,
- any infringement upon the rights of a third party, including their intellectual property rights, and
- any harmful actions directed towards another user of our services that you connected with.
However, we have the right to take control of the defence of any matter that you are required to indemnify us for, and you agree to cooperate with us in such cases. We will make reasonable efforts to inform you of any claims, actions, or legal proceedings that fall under this indemnification clause as soon as we become aware of them.
17. USER DATA
We will keep a record of the data you share with us while using our services, in order to ensure the smooth functioning of the services. This includes information about your usage of the services. While we do regular backups of data, it is important to note that you are solely responsible for any data you transmit or any activity you undertake using the services. We want to make it clear that we are not liable for any loss or damage to your data, and you agree to not hold us responsible for any such incidents.
18. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, TRANSACTIONS, AND SIGNATURES
When using our Services, such as visiting our website, sending emails, or filling out online forms, you will engage in electronic communications. By continuing to use our Services, you are giving your consent to receive these electronic communications. We want to assure you that any agreements, notices, disclosures, or other information we provide to you electronically, whether through email or on our website, fulfill any legal requirements that call for written communication.
By agreeing to these terms, you are also acknowledging and accepting the use of electronic signatures, contracts, orders, and other records. You understand that we may electronically deliver notices, policies, and records of transactions that are initiated or completed by us or through our Services.
In doing so, you are waiving any rights or requirements under laws in any jurisdiction that may demand an original signature, or the delivery or storage of non-electronic records. This also applies to any laws that relate to payments or the granting of credits, which will be conducted exclusively through electronic means.
19. CALIFORNIA USERS AND RESIDENTS
If we are unable to resolve your complaint to your satisfaction, you have the option to reach out to the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services at the California Department of Consumer Affairs. You can write to them at 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112, Sacramento, California 95834, or contact them by phone at (800) 952-5210 or (916) 445-1254. They are there to assist you and address any concerns you may have.
20. MISCELLANEOUS
These Legal Terms, along with any policies or rules we provide regarding our Services, form the complete agreement between you and us. If we fail to enforce any right or provision in these Legal Terms, it doesn’t mean we are waiving that right or provision. These Legal Terms are valid to the fullest extent allowed by law. We have the right to transfer our rights and obligations to others at any time. We are not responsible for any loss, damage, delay, or failure to act caused by factors beyond our control. If any part of these Legal Terms is found to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, that part will be considered separate and will not affect the validity of the remaining provisions. These Legal Terms do not create a joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship between you and us. You agree that these Legal Terms should not be interpreted against us just because we drafted them. By accepting these Legal Terms electronically, you waive any defences based on their electronic form and the lack of physical signatures from the parties involved.
21. CONTACT US
If you have any concerns or complaints about our services or if you need more information about using our services, please feel free to reach out to us at the following contact details:
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