Terms & Conditions
Welcome to Lawyers Realty MI web site (the "Web site"). These Terms explain a contractual agreement between you ("User," "You," "Your") and Lawyers Realty MI ("We," "Us," "Our") regarding Your use of this Web Site. This Web site and Lawyers Realty's services are offered to You, conditioned on Your acceptance without modification, of the following terms, conditions, and notices contained in this agreement. The goal of this Web site is to introduce you to Our business and provide You with access to comprehensive real estate products & services and related links to meet Your individual and family needs. Read these Terms of Use (the "Terms") carefully before continuing with Your use of this Web site. These Terms shall govern the use of the Web site and apply to all Internet traffic visiting the Web site. By accessing or using this Web site, You agree to Terms. The Terms are meant to protect all of Our Web site visitors and Your use of this Web site signifies Your agreement with these Terms. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THIS WEB SITE.
If you have any questions regarding these Terms you may contact Us at www.LawyersRealtyMI.com. These Terms were last modified 12 February 2017.
Lawyers Realty MI reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify, alter or otherwise update these Terms at any time. Such modifications shall be effective upon posting. By using this Web site after We have posted notice of such modifications, alterations or updates You agree to be bound by such revised Terms. You are responsible to regularly review these Terms for updates and Your continued compliance with said Terms.
In accordance with Our goals, this Web site will permit You to link to many other Web sites, that may or may not be affiliated with this Web site and/or Lawyers Realty MI, and likely will have terms of use of their own, which terms will differ from, or contain terms in addition to, the terms specified here. Your access to such Web sites through links provided on this Web site is governed by the terms of use and policies of those sites, not this Web site.
PRIVACY
Registration data and certain other information about You is subject to Our Privacy Policy. For more information, please review Our Privacy Policy.
USE OF THIS WEB SITE
We own, control and operate this Web Site. All Content on this Web Site, including, but not limited to, text, photographs, images, illustrations, audio clips, and video clips, is protected by copyrights, trademarks, service marks, and/or other intellectual property rights (which are governed by United States and worldwide copyright laws and treaty provisions, privacy and publicity laws, and communication regulations and statutes). The Content is owned and controlled by Us or Our affiliates, or by third party content providers, merchants, sponsors and licensors (collectively "Providers") which have licensed their content or the right to market their products and/or services to Us. Content on this Web Site or any Web site owned, operated, licensed or controlled by the Providers is solely for Your personal, non-commercial use. You agree to abide by all additional copyright notices, information, or restrictions contained in any Content. You may download a single copy of any Content contained on this Web Site, solely for Your personal, non-commercial use, consistent with these Terms, provided that You maintain all copyright and other notices contained in said Content.
You may NOT copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, distribute, and/or exploit the Content in any way (including by e-mail or other electronic means) for commercial use without the prior written consent of Us or the Providers. You may request consent by emailing a request to Mark P Boettcher PLLC, a Law Office, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Your modification of the Content, use of the Content on any other Web site or networked computer environment, or use of the Content for any purpose other than personal, non-commercial use, without the prior written consent of Us or the Providers, violates the intellectual property rights and proprietary rights of the Content owners and is prohibited. You may not use on Your Web site any registered or unregistered trademarks, service marks or copyrighted materials appearing on this Web Site, including but not limited to any designs, content, logos or characters, without the express written consent of the owner of the mark or copyright. You may not frame, deep link, or otherwise incorporate into another Web site any of the Content or other materials on this Web Site without Our express prior written consent. Violation of trademark and copyright laws may result in significant civil liability or criminal penalties under United States and/or worldwide copyright and trademark laws. You recognize that any reproduction or use of Content, except as authorized by these Terms, is considered intentional infringement.
You acknowledge and agree that Your use of Our site is for Your personal use and not for advertising purposes. You may not use Our site to recreate or compete with Lawyers Realty, to solicit or harass Lawyers Realty service professionals, or for any other purpose not contemplated herein. You acknowledge that a violation of the foregoing could result in significant damages, and You agree that You are liable to Us for any such damages, and will indemnify Us in the event of any third party claims against Us based on or arising from Your violation of the foregoing.
USER ACCOUNT, PASSWORD, AND SECURITY
At various times, We may allow Log In access to a User. To open an account, You must complete the registration process by providing Us with current, complete and accurate information as prompted by the Service Order Registration Form or via phone to a Lawyers Realty customer support representative. You then will receive a password and an account first and last name. You are entirely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of Your password and account. Furthermore, You are entirely responsible for any and all activities that occur under Your account. You understand and acknowledge that by opening an account and utilizing the services you are agreeing to be bound by these Terms and thereby enter into an agreement with Us with respect thereto.
You agree to notify Lawyers Realty immediately of any unauthorized use of Your account or any other breach of security.
USER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
You warrant and represent to Us that You will not use this Web Site for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms, including without limitation the posting or transmitting any threatening, libelous, defamatory, obscene, scandalous, inflammatory, or profane material. If You violate any of these Terms, Your permission to use this Web Site immediately terminates without the requirement of any notice. We retain the right to deny access to anyone at Our discretion for any reason, including for violation of these Terms. You are solely responsible for Your use and Your Information, and We act as a passive conduit for Your online distribution and publication of Your Information. As used in these Terms, "Information" means any information or data that You submit to this Web Site and any information or data that is generated by this Web Site as a result of Your use of this Web Site. You agree to provide true, accurate, current and complete Information. If You provide any Information that is untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete (or We have reasonable grounds to suspect that such Information is untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete), We have the right to suspend or terminate Your access and activity, and refuse any and all current or future use, of this Web Site.
PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
You are specifically prohibited from any use of this Web Site, and You agree not to use or permit others to use this Web Site, for any of the following:
(a) take any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on the Web Site's infrastructure, including but not limited to "spam" or other such unsolicited mass e-mailing techniques;
(b) disclose to, or share with, the assigned confirmation numbers and/or passwords with any unauthorized third parties or using the assigned confirmation numbers and/or passwords for any unauthorized purpose;
(c) attempt to decipher, decompile, disassemble or reverse engineer any of the software or HTML code comprising or in any way making up a part of this Web Site;
(d) upload, post, emailing or otherwise transmitting any Information, Content, or proprietary rights that You do not have a right to transmit under any law or under contractual or fiduciary relationships; and,
(e) violating any applicable local, state, national or international law, including, but not limited to, any regulations having the force of law.
INFORMATION POSTED TO WEB SITE
With respect to all Information You elect to post to publicly accessible areas of the Web Site, You agree that We have the right to use, reproduce, modify, publish, perform and display such Information (in whole or part) worldwide; provided that such use is subject to the terms of Our Privacy Policy. You acknowledge and agree that We may preserve Information and may also disclose Information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such preservation or disclosure is reasonably necessary to: (a) comply with legal process; (b) enforce the Terms; (c) respond to claims that any Information violates the rights of third-parties; or (d) protect the rights, property, or personal safety of Our business, employees, Providers, affiliates, User, and/or the public.
Upon using Our site, You may be prompted to disclose certain information about Yourself and Your real estate or mortgage needs or requirements, and You will be able to store information, such as home search records on Our Web site or apps. Some of this information will be sent to service professionals who will need this information to respond to Your request. By providing this information to Us, or by submitting a request, You are requesting, and You expressly consent to being contacted by Us and by Our service professionals and providers via phone, fax, email, mail or other reasonable means, at any of Your contact numbers or addresses, even if You are listed on any federal, state, provincial or other applicable "Do Not Call" list, in order that We may provide the services set forth on Our Web site, to service Your account, to reasonably address matters pertaining to Your account or for other purposes reasonably related to Your service request and Our business, including marketing related emails. For complete details on Our use of Your information, please see Our Privacy Policy. You agree that by completing a service request, You are entering into a business relationship with Us and thus agree to be contacted by Us. You promise that all information you provide (including but not limited to Your contact information that You provide) will be accurate, current and truthful to the best of Your knowledge. If You provide any information that is untrue, not current or incomplete, or We have reasonable grounds to suspect that such information is untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete, We have the right to refuse any current or future use of Our Web site or services (or any portion thereof) by You. You are responsible for any use of Our Web site by persons to whom You intentionally or negligently allow access to Your password.
It is the express will of the parties that this agreement and all related documents have been drawn up in English.
LINKS TO OTHER WEB SITES
This Web Site may contain links to third-party and/or other affiliated Web sites not under Our control or operation (the "Linked Sites"). The links will let You leave this Web Site, and You access them at Your own risk. You acknowledge that We provide the Linked Sites for Your convenience and information only. We do not endorse nor are We responsible for any content, information, or other related materials found at any such Linked Sites or any links contained within such Linked Sites, whether or not We are affiliated with the owners of such Linked Sites. Moreover, We do not control any use of content, information or other related material that You provide to, or is collected and/or tracked by, such Linked Sites. Such use by Linked Sites is governed by the terms of use statements and/or privacy policies of such Linked Sites, not this Web Site, and as a result may differ from Ours. You may not establish a hyperlink to this Web Site or provide any links that state or imply any sponsorship or endorsement of Your Web site by Us or the Providers.
RATINGS & REVIEWS ARE NOT ENDORSED
All Ratings and Reviews of a team member or Lawyers Realty professional displayed to You on Our Web site (LawyersRealtyMI.com) or any promotional materials reflect the opinions of the consumer that drafted the review, and do not reflect or represent the opinions or representations of Us. We disclaim any and all representations or warranties with regard to any Ratings and Reviews. We do not assume responsibility or liability for any Review or for any claims, damages, or losses resulting from any use of the Site or the materials contained therein.
ARTICLES AND OTHER CONTENT
We may provide certain content relating to home purchasing, selling, financing (NMLS 379753), improvement, aesthetics, repair, or maintenance ("Articles"), on the Web site or apps, and via mobile applications owned and operated by Us or others. Such Articles are provided "As-Is", without any warranties or representations, and you assume all liability and responsibility for Your use of and reliance on the strategies of such Articles. You understand and agree that the Articles do not provide legal or other particular advice, and that such Articles are no substitute for the advice of a professional.
TRANSACTIONS OR DEALINGS WITH ADVERTISERS
Your correspondence or business dealings with, or participation in promotions of, advertisers found on or through this Web Site, including payment and delivery of related goods or services, and any other terms, conditions, warranties, or representations associated with such dealings are solely between You and such advertiser. You agree that We (and the Providers) shall neither be responsible nor liable for any loss or damage incurred by You as the result of any such dealings or as the result of the presence of such advertisers on this Web Site.
NO WARRANTIES
ALL CONTENT ON THIS WEB SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. OTHER THAN THOSE WARRANTIES WHICH, UNDER THE U.S. LAWS APPLICABLE TO THESE TERMS, ARE IMPLIED BY LAW AND ARE INCAPABLE OF EXCLUSION, RESTRICTION, OR MODIFICATION, WE DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
NEITHER WE, OUR AFFILIATED OR RELATED ENTITIES, NOR THE PROVIDERS, NOR ANY PERSON INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION, AND DISTRIBUTION OF THIS WEB SITE, WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS WEB SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SERVER THAT MAKES THE CONTENT AVAILABLE WILL BE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. THE CONTENT THAT YOU ACCESS ON THIS WEB SITE IS PROVIDED SOLELY FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE AND INFORMATION ONLY. WE DO NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THIS WEB SITE, OR AS TO THE RELIABILITY, ACCURACY, USEFULNESS, OR CURRENCY OF ANY CONTENT, SERVICE, AND/OR MERCHANDISE ACQUIRED PURSUANT TO YOUR USE OF THIS WEB SITE.
WE ARE A DISTRIBUTOR AND NOT A PUBLISHER. WE HAVE NO MORE EDITORIAL CONTROL OVER SUCH INFORMATION AND CONTENT THAN DOES A NEWSSTAND OR PUBLIC LIBRARY. ANY OPINIONS, ADVICE, STATEMENTS, SERVICES, OFFERS, OR OTHER INFORMATION EXPRESSED OR MADE AVAILABLE BY THIRD PARTIES (INCLUDING IN THE LINKED SITES) ARE THOSE OF THE RESPECTIVE AUTHORS OR DISTRIBUTORS OF SUCH CONTENT.
YOU USE THIS WEB SITE AT YOUR OWN RISK. YOU (AND NOT US) ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION YOUR INTERNET CONNECTION) AND REPAIR OR CORRECTION OF YOUR SYSTEM.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
IN NO EVENT SHALL WE NOR OUR AFFILIATED OR RELATED ENTITIES (INCLUDING PROVIDERS), NOR ANY OF OUR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS, NOR ANY PERSON OR ENTITY INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THIS WEB SITE, BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING UNDER CONTRACT, WARRANTY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER WE KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION FROM THE USE OR ATTEMPTED USE OF THIS WEB SITE OR ANY OTHER LINKED SITE.
BY WAY OF EXAMPLE ONLY, WE AND RELATED PERSONS AND ENTITIES SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM: FAILURE OF PERFORMANCE, ERROR, OMISSION, INTERRUPTION, DELETION, DEFECT, DELAY IN OPERATION, COMPUTER VIRUS, THEFT, DESTRUCTION, UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF PERSONAL RECORDS, OR THE RELIANCE UPON OR USE OF CONTENT, INFORMATION, OPINIONS OR OTHER MATERIALS APPEARING ON THIS WEB SITE. MOREOVER, YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT WE ARE NOT LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DEFAMATORY, OFFENSIVE, OR ILLEGAL CONDUCT OF OTHER USERS OR THIRD PARTIES.
The limitation of liability reflects the allocation of risk between the parties. The limitations specified in this Section will survive and apply even if any limited remedy specified in these Terms is found to have failed of its essential purpose. The limitations of liability provided in these Terms inure to the benefit of Us and the Providers, and to all respective officers, directors, employees, representatives, attorneys, and agents.
CALL AND DATA RECORDING
You acknowledge and agree that We may monitor and/or record any telephone calls and any Web site browsing between You and Us.
INDEMNIFICATION
We reserve the right to report any wrongdoing, if and when We become aware of it, to any applicable government agencies. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lawyers Realty and the Providers, its and their officers, directors, employees, affiliates, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from any violation by You of these Terms.
THIRD PARTY RIGHTS
These Terms are for the benefit of Lawyers Realty and its Providers, its and their officers, directors, employees, affiliates, agents, licensors, and suppliers. Each of these individuals or entities shall have the right to assert and enforce these Terms directly against you on its or their own behalf.
JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES
Unless otherwise specified, the content contained in this Web site is presented solely for Your convenience and/or information. This Web site is controlled and operated by Lawyers Realty from its offices in Mount Clemens, Michigan. Lawyers Realty makes no representation that content in its Web site is appropriate or available for use in other locations. Those who choose to access this Web site from other locations do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable. You may not use or export the materials in this Web site in violation of U.S. export laws and regulations. These Terms shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, as they are applied to agreements entered into and to be performed entirely within such State. Any action you, any third party or Lawyers Realty brings to enforce these Terms, or in connection with any matters related to this Web site, shall be brought only in either the State or Federal courts located in Michigan and you expressly consent to the jurisdiction of said courts. If any provision of these Terms shall be unlawful, void or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
PROPERTY LISTING DATA
The listing data on this site IS NOT intended to be a representation of the complete Multiple Listing Service data for any of Our MLS or other online sources. All listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
This site may allow consumers to search IDX (Internet Data Exchange) listings data provided by authorized sources. You are required to determine the accuracy of any such information viewed or received.
OTHER GENERAL PROVISIONS
You agree that no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and Lawyers Realty as a result of using this Web Site and these Terms or use of any services. Lawyers Realtys’ performance of this agreement is subject to existing laws and legal process, and nothing contained in this agreement is in derogation of Lawyers Realtys’ right to comply with governmental, court and law enforcement requests or requirements relating to Your use of the s0ervices or information provided to or gathered by Us with respect to such use.
These Terms are for the benefit of Us and the Providers, Our and their officers, directors, employees, affiliates, agents, licensors, and suppliers. Each of these individuals or entities shall have the right to assert and enforce these Terms directly against You on its (or their own) behalf. Our failure to act with respect to a breach by You or others does not waive Our right to act with respect to subsequent or similar breaches.
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision will be struck and the remaining provisions enforced. Headings are for reference purposes only.
You and We are dealing at arms’ length, creating a commercial and business relationship. We are not Your Agent or Your fiduciary, and no agency, partnership, joint venture, employee-employer or franchiser-franchisee relationship is intended or created by these Terms.
The provisions and conditions of these Terms, and each obligation referenced herein, represent the entire Agreement between Us (including the Providers), Our affiliated or related entities, and You, and supersede any prior agreements or understandings not incorporated herein. In the event that any inconsistencies exist between these Terms and any future published terms of use or understanding, the last published Terms shall prevail.
