Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to the website of Hilary Repass Real Estate. By accessing or using this website and our real estate services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website or services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Hilary Repass Real Estate regarding your use of the website and services.

Description of Services

Hilary Repass Real Estate provides real estate brokerage services in Hickory, North Carolina and the surrounding Catawba Valley region. Our website offers:

• Property listings and search functionality
• Educational content about buying and selling homes
• Information about mortgage loan types and pre-approval process
• Contact forms for scheduling consultations and property showings
• Downloadable resources and forms

Acceptable Use

You agree to use our website and services only for lawful purposes. You may not:

• Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website
• Use automated systems or software to extract data from the website (scraping)
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Interfere with or disrupt the website's operation
• Submit false or misleading information through our forms

Property Listings

Property information displayed on our website is provided for general informational purposes. While we strive to ensure accuracy, we do not guarantee that all listing information is complete, accurate, or current.

• Listing prices, availability, and features are subject to change without notice
• Square footage, lot sizes, and other measurements are approximate
• Photos may not reflect the current condition of properties
• Some listings may be subject to prior sale

Please contact us directly to verify any information before making real estate decisions.

Real Estate Agency Disclosure

Hilary Repass is a licensed real estate broker in the State of North Carolina, affiliated with RE/MAX. The nature of our agency relationship with you will be disclosed in accordance with North Carolina real estate law.

Using this website does not establish an agency relationship. A formal agency relationship is only established through a written agreement signed by both parties.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Hilary Repass Real Estate or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or display any content without written permission
• Modify or create derivative works from our content
• Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without authorization
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices from our materials

RE/MAX logos and trademarks are the property of RE/MAX, LLC and are used under license.

User-Submitted Content

When you submit information through our contact forms, pre-approval requests, or other means, you grant us permission to use that information to provide our services to you. You represent that any information you submit is accurate and truthful.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:

• MLS and property listing services
• Mortgage lender websites
• Social media platforms
• Government and regulatory agency websites

We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these external sites. Links do not imply endorsement. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its contents are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The website will be uninterrupted or error-free
• All information is accurate, complete, or current
• The website is free of viruses or harmful components
• The results of using our services will meet your expectations

Real estate transactions involve significant financial decisions. We encourage you to conduct your own due diligence and consult with appropriate professionals (attorneys, inspectors, lenders) before making any decisions.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hilary Repass Real Estate shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use or inability to use the website
• Any errors or omissions in website content
• Unauthorized access to your personal information
• Any third-party content or services

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Hilary Repass Real Estate, RE/MAX, and their respective officers, agents, and employees from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the website or violation of these Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in North Carolina.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: