TERMS OF USE
Effective Date: December 3, 2025
Company: The Realtor Magazine, LLC
Website: TheRealtorMagazine.com
These Terms of Use (“Terms,” “Agreement”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User,” “you,” “your”) and The Realtor Magazine, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” “our”). These Terms govern your access to and use of our website, digital magazine, online content submission platform, paid article services, and any related digital materials, tools, or resources (collectively, the “Services”).
By visiting, interacting with, or using any part of our website or Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Policies and Privacy Policy, which are incorporated herein by reference.
If you do not agree with these Terms in full, you must immediately discontinue use of the Services.
1. DEFINITIONS
For purposes of these Terms:
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“Services” refers to all digital goods, paid article features, listing features, spotlight features, editorial formats, upgrades, interviews, user-generated content tools, or related digital assets offered through the website.
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“Company Content” means all text, formatting, branding, layout, images, code, design, metadata, and digital assets created or owned by The Realtor Magazine, LLC.
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“User Content” means all text, responses, images, videos, data, submissions, statements, or materials provided by the User.
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“Feature” refers to any paid article, listing feature, spotlight, editorial showcase, or other paid promotional content purchased through the website.
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“Website” means TheRealtorMagazine.com and all associated domains, pages, and features.
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“Publisher” refers to The Realtor Magazine, LLC as the entity responsible for publication decisions.
2. ACCEPTANCE & MODIFICATION OF TERMS
By accessing the Website, you agree to comply with these Terms.
The Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify, amend, or update these Terms at any time without notice.
Modifications become effective immediately upon posting.
Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
You are responsible for reviewing these Terms periodically to ensure compliance.
3. ELIGIBILITY TO USE THE SERVICES
You represent and warrant that:
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You are at least 18 years of age,
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You have the legal right and authority to enter into this Agreement,
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You will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Fair Housing regulations,
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You will not use the Website for any unlawful or prohibited purpose.
We reserve the sole right to deny access to any User who fails to meet these eligibility standards.
4. USE OF THE WEBSITE
4.1 Permitted Use
You agree to use the Website solely for legitimate business and informational purposes related to real estate services, article submissions, and magazine content.
4.2 Prohibited Use
You agree that you will not:
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Access or attempt to access the Website through automated means, bots, scrapers, or unauthorized scripts
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Submit fraudulent, defamatory, or misleading information
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Misrepresent your identity, credentials, licensing, or experience
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Upload malicious code, viruses, worms, or harmful software
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Attempt to interfere with the functionality or integrity of the Website
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Engage in hacking, data mining, scraping, or harvesting
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Bypass or disable any security or access-control features
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Use the Website to harass, abuse, threaten, or intimidate others
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Engage in conduct that is illegal, unethical, or violates our Policies
The Company reserves the right to investigate violations and pursue civil or criminal remedies.
5. PURCHASES, PAYMENT TERMS & NON-REFUNDABLE FEES
5.1 Payment Terms
All payments for Services are due immediately upon purchase. You authorize the Company to process payment using the method provided at checkout.
5.2 Non-Refundable Fees
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
This applies to all paid article features, upgrades, add-ons, editorial services, licensing fees, bundles, packages, or any other digital Services.
5.3 No Refund for User Errors
Refunds will not be issued for:
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Mistaken purchases
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Duplicate orders
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Incomplete submissions
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Dissatisfaction with self-submitted content
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Failure to upload required materials
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Low-quality images or submissions
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Missed deadlines, email issues, or failure to follow instructions
5.4 No Refund for Violations
If User Content violates any Policy, Fair Housing law, copyright law, or these Terms, the User forfeits all fees paid and remains responsible for any legal consequences.
5.5 No Warranty of Results
Purchasing a feature does not guarantee leads, visibility, website traffic, sales, engagement, SEO ranking, exposure, or measurable results.
6. USER-GENERATED CONTENT
6.1 Responsibility for Content
You are solely responsible for all content you submit. By submitting content, you affirm that it is accurate, lawful, original, and does not violate any rights or laws.
6.2 License to The Realtor Magazine, LLC
By submitting User Content, you grant the Company a:
Non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable license to:
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Publish
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Modify
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Edit
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Reformat
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Host
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Display
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Archive
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Distribute
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Create derivative works
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Use for marketing, promotional, or editorial purposes
6.3 Content Removal
We may remove, edit, or decline publication of any User Content at our discretion, without obligation to provide a refund.
6.4 Ownership of Editorial Design
While you may share your published article page, you may not:
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Replicate our layout, design, or formatting
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Copy underlying HTML or code
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Remove our branding or editorial elements
The overall editorial presentation belongs exclusively to the Company.
7. PUBLISHING RIGHTS & EDITORIAL DISCRETION
The Company retains exclusive editorial control over:
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Article formatting
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Image placement
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Headline adjustments
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Layout
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Editing for grammar, clarity, or compliance
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Placement within the magazine or website
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Scheduling or re-ordering features
The purchase of a feature does not entitle you to dictate editorial presentation.
8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
All Company Content is owned or licensed by The Realtor Magazine, LLC and is protected by U.S. and international intellectual property laws.
You may not:
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Copy
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Reproduce
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Sell
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Distribute
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Modify
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Reverse engineer
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Create derivative works
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Use Company Content for commercial purposes
Unauthorized use may result in legal action.
9. DISCLAIMERS
The Website and Services are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.”
We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including:
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Merchantability
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Fitness for a particular purpose
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Non-infringement
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Accuracy
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Reliability
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Availability
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Outcomes or performance
We make no guarantees regarding:
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Traffic
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SEO
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Leads
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Engagement
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Visibility
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Sales
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Virality
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Platform uptime
Use of the Services is at your own risk.
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
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The Company shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages.
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Our total liability shall never exceed the amount paid by you for the Service in dispute.
If you do not agree with this limitation, your sole remedy is to discontinue using the Website.
11. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Realtor Magazine, LLC, its owners, officers, employees, contractors, affiliates, and partners from all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:
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Your use of the Services
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Your User Content
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Violations of these Terms
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Violations of applicable laws
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Third-party claims resulting from your submissions
This obligation survives termination of your use.
12. TERMINATION OF ACCESS
We reserve the unilateral right to suspend or terminate access to any User, without notice, for reasons including (but not limited to):
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Violating these Terms
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Violating Policies or Content Standards
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Submitting illegal, inappropriate, or harmful content
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Harassing staff or other users
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Misuse of the website
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Attempts to harm the platform
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Fraudulent or unethical conduct
Termination does not entitle the User to a refund.
13. ARBITRATION AGREEMENT
All disputes, controversies, or claims arising from or relating to these Terms, the Website, or the Services shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration.
13.1 Location
All arbitration shall occur in:
Denver, Colorado, USA
13.2 Governing Rules
Arbitration will follow the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA).
13.3 Class Action Waiver
You agree not to participate in:
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Class actions
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Class arbitrations
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Collective lawsuits
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Representative claims
13.4 Jury Trial Waiver
You waive your right to a court trial or jury trial.
13.5 Enforcement
Arbitration awards may be entered in any court with jurisdiction.
14. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
15. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms, together with the Policies and Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Realtor Magazine, LLC.
No oral representations, emails, or statements alter these Terms.
17. CONTACT
All questions, notices, and support requests must be submitted exclusively via the Contact Page on our website.
We do not accept legal notices through social media or third-party channels.