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Terms of Service

Effective Date: August 17, 2026

Welcome to the DeChamplain Home Team website, available at dechamplainhometeam.com (the “Website”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website and its content, services, property-search tools, contact forms, and other features.

By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.

1. Website Purpose

The Website is provided to offer information about the DeChamplain Home Team, real estate services, properties, communities, market information, and related resources.

The information provided on the Website is for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal, financial, tax, investment, or other professional advice.

Use of the Website does not by itself create an agency, brokerage, fiduciary, or other professional relationship between you and the DeChamplain Home Team.

Any real estate transaction or representation relationship is subject to separate written agreements and applicable laws and regulations.

2. Property Listings and IDX Information

Property listings and other real estate information displayed on the Website may be provided through third-party multiple listing services (MLS), IDX providers, brokers, listing services, or other data sources.

While reasonable efforts are made to provide accurate and current information, listing information may change without notice and may contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies.

Property prices, availability, descriptions, photographs, square footage, features, status, and other listing information are not guaranteed.

You should independently verify all information concerning a property before relying upon it or making a purchase, sale, or other real estate decision.
The Website may display properties that are no longer available, may have changed in price or status, or may otherwise contain information that has not yet been updated.

MLS and IDX information is subject to the rules, terms, and disclaimers of the applicable MLS and IDX provider.

3. No Guarantee of Accuracy

Although we strive to keep the Website accurate and up to date, we do not warrant or guarantee that:

  • The Website or its content will always be accurate, complete, current, or error-free;
  • Property listings will always reflect the current availability or status of a property;
  • The Website will always be available or operate without interruption;
  • Any particular property, service, or real estate opportunity will remain available; or
  • Information obtained through the Website will meet your particular needs or expectations.

You are responsible for independently confirming information before relying upon it.

4. Use of the Website

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

You may not:

  • Use the Website for any unlawful, fraudulent, or unauthorized purpose;
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems;
  • Interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Website;
  • Copy, reproduce, scrape, harvest, download, or systematically collect Website content or listing information for unauthorized commercial purposes;
  • Use automated tools, bots, spiders, crawlers, or similar technology to access or collect information from the Website without authorization;
  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form;
  • Use information obtained from the Website to harass, abuse, or harm another person; or
  • Infringe upon the intellectual property or other rights of the Website owner, brokerage, MLS, listing providers, or other third parties.

5. Contact Forms and User Information

When you submit information through a contact form, property inquiry, home valuation request, or other form on the Website, you agree to provide information that is accurate and complete.

By submitting your information, you understand that a member of the DeChamplain Home Team or an appropriate real estate professional may contact you regarding your inquiry, requested information, real estate services, properties, or related services.

Your submission of a form does not guarantee that a particular property will remain available or that a particular service will be provided.

Please review our Privacy Policy for information about how personal information submitted through the Website is collected, used, and protected.

6. Telephone Calls, Emails, and Text Messages

If you voluntarily provide your telephone number and consent to be contacted, you may receive communications from the DeChamplain Home Team by telephone call, email, or text message regarding your inquiry, real estate services, properties, or related information.

Where applicable, message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying “STOP” to a text message. You may reply “HELP” for assistance.

Consent to receive marketing or promotional text messages is not a condition of purchasing any property or receiving real estate services.

You understand that your mobile information and text-message opt-in data will be handled in accordance with the Website’s Privacy Policy.

7. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

The Privacy Policy explains how information submitted through the Website may be collected, used, maintained, and protected.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Please review the Privacy Policy for additional information.

8. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, content appearing on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, photographs, designs, page layouts, and other materials, may be owned by or licensed to the DeChamplain Home Team, its brokerage, or applicable third parties.

You may view and use Website content for your personal, non-commercial purposes.

You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, display, transmit, sell, license, or otherwise exploit Website content without prior written permission from the applicable rights holder.

Property photographs, listing information, MLS content, trademarks, logos, and other third-party materials may be subject to additional copyright, licensing, and usage restrictions.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

The Website may contain links, integrations, embedded content, property-search functionality, or other services provided by third parties.

These third-party services may include MLS and IDX providers and other technology, marketing, analytics, communication, or service providers.

We are not responsible for the content, availability, accuracy, privacy practices, security, or policies of third-party websites or services.

Your use of a third-party website or service may be subject to that provider’s own terms and conditions and privacy policy.

10. Home Valuation and Real Estate Information

Any home valuation, property estimate, market information, neighborhood information, or similar information provided through the Website is for informational purposes only.

Online estimates and automated valuation information may differ from an actual market value, appraisal, broker price opinion, or sale price.

No information provided through the Website should be interpreted as a guarantee of a property’s value, future appreciation, sale price, rental income, investment return, or other financial outcome.

11. Fair Housing

The DeChamplain Home Team supports and complies with applicable federal, state, and local fair housing laws.

The Website and its services are intended to be available without discrimination based on protected characteristics under applicable law.

Property information and descriptions are provided for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as indicating a preference, limitation, or discrimination against any protected class.

12. No Professional Advice

Nothing on the Website should be considered legal, tax, financial, lending, insurance, construction, inspection, appraisal, or investment advice.

You should consult the appropriate qualified professional regarding matters that require specialized advice.

Real estate decisions can involve significant financial and legal considerations, and you are responsible for conducting your own due diligence.

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

We make no express or implied warranties regarding the Website, including warranties of accuracy, reliability, availability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

We do not guarantee that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or free from viruses, errors, or other harmful components.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the DeChamplain Home Team, its agents, representatives, affiliates, service providers, licensors, and applicable brokerage entities will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or other damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Website or its content.

This includes, without limitation, damages arising from reliance on property listings, property information, estimates, market information, Website interruptions, technical issues, errors, omissions, or third-party services.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability where such limitation is prohibited by law.

15. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the DeChamplain Home Team and its agents, representatives, affiliates, service providers, and licensors from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses arising out of:

  • Your use or misuse of the Website;
  • Your violation of these Terms;
  • Your violation of applicable laws or regulations; or
  • Your violation of the rights of another person or entity.

16. Changes to the Website and These Terms

We may modify, update, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the Website at any time without notice.

We may also update these Terms from time to time.

When changes are made, the updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

17. Termination of Access

We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access to the Website, without notice, if we believe that a user has violated these Terms, applicable law, or the rights of others.

18. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the applicable courts located in California, unless otherwise required by law or agreed to in writing.

19. Severability

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

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other applicable notices or agreements referenced on the Website, constitute the terms governing your use of the Website, unless a separate written agreement applies.

21. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
DeChamplain Home Team
Phone: 858.883.3324
Email: jeff(dotted)dechamplain(at)compass(dotted)com
Website: dechamplainhometeam.com

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