Terms & Conditions
for Keller Williams Santa Barbara | Montecito
1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
1.1 Your access to and use of the Keller Williams Santa Barbara | Montecito website (“KW Santa Barbara”) and all related services are subject exclusively to these Terms and Conditions. By using this website and related services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any portion of these Terms and Conditions, please discontinue use of the website and services immediately.
1.2 KW Santa Barbara reserves the right to modify or update these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes. Users are encouraged to review these Terms regularly.
2. THE SERVICES
“Services” include the website, property search tools, real estate consultation services, listing information, agent communication services, email communications, phone communications, SMS communications, AI-assisted communication systems, and any additional services provided through or in connection with the website.
The Services are intended for personal, non-commercial use only unless otherwise stated.
The Services are not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 13 years of age.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY:
By submitting a contact form, requesting information, scheduling a consultation, registering for property alerts, or otherwise interacting with the Services, you provide express written consent for KW Santa Barbara and its affiliated agents, partners, or representatives to contact you by phone, email, text message, AI-assisted communication systems, automated dialing systems, or prerecorded voice messages regarding real estate services, listings, market updates, or related information. Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply.
You acknowledge and agree that KW Santa Barbara may contact you even if your number is listed on any federal, state, or local Do Not Call registry.
You may opt out at any time by:
Clicking the unsubscribe link in marketing emails
Replying “STOP” to SMS messages
Contacting our office directly through the website contact information
3. PRIVACY POLICY
Our Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. By using the Services, you consent to the collection and use of information as outlined in the Privacy Policy.
4. USER ACCOUNT, PASSWORD & SECURITY
Certain Services may require registration or account creation. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity occurring under your account.
You agree to notify KW Santa Barbara immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach.
KW Santa Barbara shall not be liable for losses resulting from unauthorized use of your account.
5. ACCEPTABLE USE
5.1 Content
“Content” includes all information, text, graphics, logos, images, videos, audio, downloadable materials, property data, branding, marketing materials, and website content provided through the Services.
5.2 User Responsibility
You represent and warrant that any content submitted by you:
Does not violate any intellectual property rights
Does not violate privacy rights or applicable laws
Is not fraudulent, misleading, defamatory, or unlawful
Users are solely responsible for content they submit through the Services.
5.3 Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
Upload malicious software or harmful code
Attempt unauthorized access to systems or data
Engage in unlawful, abusive, threatening, or harassing conduct
Impersonate another person or entity
Use the Services for fraudulent purposes
Interfere with the operation or security of the website
KW Santa Barbara reserves the right to remove content or restrict access at its sole discretion.
6. TERMINATION
KW Santa Barbara may suspend or terminate access to the Services at any time, without notice, if it reasonably believes a violation of these Terms has occurred.
The Services may also be modified, discontinued, or updated without liability or prior notice.
7. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
The website may contain links to third-party websites or services. KW Santa Barbara is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites and does not endorse them.
Use of third-party websites is at your own risk.
8. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Users agree to comply with all applicable local, state, federal, and international laws regarding use of the Services.
Users also agree to comply with all applicable privacy, communication, advertising, and real estate regulations.
9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
All website content, branding, graphics, logos, text, design elements, and materials are protected by copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, or republished without prior written consent from KW Santa Barbara.
Limited personal, non-commercial use is permitted for property searches and informational purposes.
10. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless KW Santa Barbara, Keller Williams Realty, affiliated agents, employees, contractors, and partners from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising from:
Your use of the Services
Violation of these Terms
Violation of applicable laws
Content submitted by you
11. DISCLAIMERS & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
11.1 No Warranty
The Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
KW Santa Barbara makes no guarantees regarding:
Website availability
Accuracy of property data
Market conditions
Results from use of the Services
11.2 Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, KW Santa Barbara shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages arising from use of the Services.
This includes, but is not limited to:
Lost profits
Loss of data
Service interruptions
Unauthorized access
Errors or omissions in property information
Users acknowledge that use of the Services is at their own risk.
12. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
13. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of the Services shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts located in California.
REAL ESTATE COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
By opting into communications through KW Santa Barbara, users may receive:
Property alerts
Market updates
Listing information
Buyer and seller resources
Real estate consultation follow-ups
Event invitations
Marketing communications related to real estate services
You may cancel SMS communications at any time by replying “STOP.”
For assistance, reply “HELP” or contact the office directly through the website.
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
Wireless carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.
For privacy-related information, please review the Privacy Policy.
OFFICE INFORMATION
Keller Williams Santa Barbara | Montecito
Santa Barbara, California
United States