Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Empire Real Estate Group ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") governing your use of our website, services, and any related activities.

By submitting a property information form, contacting us, or using our services in any way, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. Services Description

Empire Real Estate Group provides the following services:

• Cash offers for residential properties in New Jersey
• Wholesale real estate transactions
• Property evaluations and consultations
• Real estate investment solutions

3. Eligibility and Authorization

Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years old to use our services. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

Property Ownership

By submitting property information, you represent and warrant that:

• You are the legal owner of the property or have authorization to act on behalf of the owner
• You have the authority to enter into negotiations for the sale of the property
• The information you provide is accurate, complete, and truthful
• The property is not subject to any restrictions that would prevent its sale

4. Offers and Transactions

Non-Binding Estimates

Any initial offer or estimate provided by Empire Real Estate Group is preliminary and non-binding. Final offers are subject to:

• Property inspection and evaluation
• Title search and verification
• Market analysis
• Mutual agreement on terms and conditions

No Guarantee of Purchase

We reserve the right to decline to make an offer or withdraw an offer at any time prior to the execution of a binding purchase agreement. Reasons may include but are not limited to:

• Property condition issues discovered during inspection
• Title defects or encumbrances
• Inaccurate or incomplete information provided
• Changes in market conditions

Wholesale Transactions

You acknowledge and understand that we may assign or transfer our rights in any purchase agreement to a third party (wholesale transaction). This practice is legal and common in real estate investing.

5. Communications and Consent

SMS and Text Messaging

By providing your phone number and checking the consent boxes, you expressly agree to:

• Receive text messages and phone calls from Empire Real Estate Group
• Receive automated or prerecorded messages
• Communications regarding your property inquiry and transaction
• Marketing messages (if you consent to marketing communications)

Message Frequency: Message frequency varies. Standard message and data rates may apply. You can opt-out at any time by replying STOP to any message or contacting us at (609) 906-0655.

Email Communications

By providing your email address, you consent to receive emails from us regarding your property inquiry, transaction updates, and service-related communications.

TCPA Compliance

We comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and all applicable regulations. Your consent to receive communications is voluntary and not a condition of purchasing any goods or services.

6. User Responsibilities

When using our services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain the accuracy of your information and promptly update any changes
• Not misrepresent your identity or property ownership
• Not submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Respond to our communications in a timely manner
• Not use our services for any unlawful purpose
• Not interfere with or disrupt our website or services

7. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Empire Real Estate Group and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content
• Use our trademarks or branding without written permission
• Frame or mirror our website content
• Use automated systems to access our website

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

No Professional Advice

As-Is Services

Our website and services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness of information
• Warranties that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Empire Real Estate Group shall not be liable for any:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
• Damages arising from your use or inability to use our services
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your information

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of our services shall not exceed the amount paid by you to us, if any.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Empire Real Estate Group, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of our services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Any false or misleading information you provide

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our services at any time, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Providing false information
• Abusive or threatening behavior

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be resolved through:

1. Informal Negotiation: We will attempt to resolve disputes informally by contacting each other
2. Mediation: If informal negotiation fails, disputes may be submitted to mediation
3. Arbitration or Litigation: Unresolved disputes shall be settled in the appropriate courts of New Jersey

Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis only and waive any right to participate in class actions or class arbitrations.

12. 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 so that the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Empire Real Estate Group regarding the use of our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

16. Acknowledgment