Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Little Houses for Sale ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website littlehousesforsale.com and all related services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

Little Houses for Sale is a marketplace and information platform that connects buyers and sellers of tiny houses, alternative housing, and related products and services. Our Service includes:

• Property listings and marketplace functionality
• Builder and service provider directories
• Educational content and resources
• Community and forum features
• Advertising and promotion services

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Registration

To access certain features of our Service, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to maintain and promptly update this information.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account information. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to use our Service for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, or impair our Service. Prohibited behavior includes:

• Harassing, threatening, or defaming other users
• Posting false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Spamming or sending unsolicited messages
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Collecting or scraping personal data from our Service
• Posting obscene, sexually explicit, or violent content
• Uploading or transmitting viruses or malicious code
• Violating intellectual property rights
• Engaging in discrimination based on protected characteristics

5. Content Ownership and License

5.1 User-Generated Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit, upload, or post to our Service ("User Content"). However, by submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, reproduce, and distribute your User Content for any purpose related to our Service.

5.2 Removal of Content

We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms or applicable law. We may also remove content at the request of rights holders or law enforcement.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All content provided by us on our Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is our property or licensed to us. You may not reproduce, distribute, or transmit any content without our prior written permission.

7. Third-Party Links and Content

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these external sites. Your use of third-party sites is subject to their terms and policies. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party content.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of our Service, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Little Houses for Sale and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses arising out of or related to your use of our Service or violation of these Terms.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to our Service at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use our Service will immediately cease.

12. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue our Service at any time. We may also change these Terms at any time by posting the revised Terms on our website. Your continued use of our Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if not possible, severed from these Terms. All other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies posted on our website, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of our Service. These Terms supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

16. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision. A waiver of any provision must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Little Houses for Sale.

17. No Partnership or Agency

Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, agency, or employment relationship between you and Little Houses for Sale. You are an independent user of our Service.

18. Contact Information

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