1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) apply to all users of Beach & Houses, including sellers and visitors. Beach & Houses provides an online platform (the “Service”), and by using it, you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately.
These Terms govern all content, including listings, text, images, videos, and other materials posted on Beach & Houses. By using the Service, you also agree to any additional posted guidelines and policies, which may be updated from time to time.
Beach & Houses reserves the right to enforce these Terms at its sole discretion. If you disagree with any modifications or are dissatisfied with Beach & Houses, your only recourse is to discontinue use.
1.1 Eligibility
The Service is intended for users who are at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into binding contracts in their jurisdiction. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.
1.2 Acceptance Method
By accessing or using Beach & Houses, creating an account, or clicking “I agree” (or a similar button), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.
2. Amendment of the Terms
Beach & Houses reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting. Users should review these Terms regularly to stay informed of updates. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
3. User Roles & Responsibilities
3.1 Sellers
Sellers, including real estate agencies and developers, use Beach & Houses to list properties for sale or rent. They are responsible for:
- Ensuring property details, pricing, and availability are accurate and regularly updated.
- Managing inquiries, arranging viewings, and facilitating transactions independently.
- Complying with all applicable real estate laws and regulations in their respective regions.
To qualify as a business seller on Beach & Houses, sellers must:
- Be a registered business entity with a physical address (P.O. boxes are not accepted).
- Maintain an operational presence in the countries or regions where they list properties.
- Be capable of conducting property viewings for all listings.
- List properties with the owner’s consent and ensure legitimacy.
- Have a professional company logo and appropriate branding.
- Hold valid real estate licenses where required by law.
Property developers must be licensed or registered in their respective markets.
Private sellers are also eligible to list properties on Beach & Houses.
3.2 Visitors (Buyers)
Visitors use Beach & Houses to browse listings, compare options, and contact sellers. Their key responsibilities include:
- Conducting due diligence before making purchasing decisions.
- Contacting sellers directly through the platform to arrange viewings and transactions.
- Understanding that Beach & Houses does not verify listing accuracy beyond platform compliance checks.
3.3 Account Registration and Security
To access certain features of the Service, users may be required to create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and keep it updated.
- Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials and restrict access to your account.
- Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.
Beach & Houses may suspend or terminate accounts where inaccurate, incomplete, or fraudulent information is provided.
4. Listing Policy & Content Guidelines
To maintain high standards, all listings must comply with Beach & Houses’s content guidelines. Sellers must ensure their listings meet the following requirements:
4.1 Price & Real Estate Property Type
Minimum Price: Real estate listings for sale must have a minimum asking price of $25,000 (or equivalent in local currency).
4.2 Image & Media Standards
High-Quality Images: Listings must include at least five (5) high-resolution images (minimum 800×600 px). Blurry, pixelated, or AI-generated images are not allowed.
Content Accuracy: Photos and videos must accurately represent the property. No overlaid text, excessive branding, or unrelated elements.
Watermarks: Watermarks must be discreet and cover no more than 30% of the image area.
4.3 Listing Accuracy & Updates
Listing Completeness: Properties must include correct details (size, location, number of rooms, amenities).
Regular Updates: Sellers must review and update listings at least once every 60 days.
Sold or Unavailable Properties: Must be removed or updated immediately.
4.4 Duplicate Listings & Compliance
No Duplicates: The same property cannot be listed multiple times within the same account.
Manipulative Practices Prohibited: Altering details to refresh listings, changing reference IDs, or other ranking manipulations are strictly forbidden.
Exclusivity Rights: Beach & Houses reserves the right to remove listings if another agent holds exclusive rights.
4.5 Intellectual Property & Rights to Publish
Sellers must ensure they have full legal rights to all content submitted to Beach & Houses, including but not limited to text, images, and videos.
By submitting or uploading content, sellers grant Beach & Houses a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, translate, and adapt the content in connection with the operation, promotion, and improvement of the platform and related services.
This includes use in marketing materials, newsletters, editorial features, social media, and third-party syndication.
Sellers represent and warrant that the content does not infringe on any third-party rights and that they have obtained any necessary permissions or licenses.
4.6 Prohibited Content and Conduct
Users agree not to upload, post, or otherwise transmit any content that is illegal, fraudulent, misleading, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
Users must not:
- Use the platform to send spam or unsolicited communications.
- Harvest or collect information about other users without their consent.
- Attempt to bypass any security or access controls on the platform.
Beach & Houses may remove any content or suspend accounts that violate these rules.
5. Contents of and Information Provided on the Website
Beach & Houses aggregates property listings from multiple sources to provide a comprehensive global marketplace of properties:
- Direct submissions – From sellers who list their properties on Beach & Houses.
- CRM/MLS integrations – Properties distributed through real estate CRM or MLS systems.
- Aggregated publicly available listings – Beach & Houses collects publicly available property data to enhance visibility.
5.1 Aggregated Listings & Public Data Collection
Beach & Houses functions as a real estate search engine, using proprietary tools to aggregate publicly accessible property listings. Our goal is to provide the most comprehensive property information available to visitors.
We collect and organize publicly available information to enhance property visibility.
We do not own or claim ownership of listing content, such as property description and pictures; all rights remain with the source agency or other real estate professional.
Visitors should always verify listing details directly with sellers before making purchasing decisions.
5.2 Right to Request Removal & Agency Control
Sellers that prefer not to have their publicly available listings included on Beach & Houses can request removal by contacting info@beachandhouses.com.
5.3 Third-Party Websites and Services
The platform may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Beach & Houses.
Beach & Houses has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
Accessing any third-party website is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of that third party.
6. Privacy & Data Protection
Beach & Houses is committed to protecting user privacy and complies with GDPR and applicable data protection laws.
6.1 Data Collection & Use
We collect basic user data (e.g., name, email, phone number) to facilitate transactions and improve services.
Data may be used for marketing, analytics, and security. Users can manage their preferences.
6.2 User Rights & Data Requests
Users may request data deletion, correction, or access to their stored information.
Users can opt out of marketing communications anytime.
6.3 Security & Compliance
Beach & Houses implements security measures to protect user data.
We comply with GDPR regulations for EU users.
For full details, visit:
Beach & Houses Privacy Policy: https://beachandhouses.com/privacy-policy/
7. Additional Terms & Disclaimers
7.1 Limitations on Service
Beach & Houses may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the platform at any time, with or without notice.
We do not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted access to the Service, and the platform is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
7.2 No Agency or Brokerage Relationship
Beach & Houses is a listing and marketing platform only and is not a party to any transaction between buyers and sellers.
Beach & Houses does not act as a real estate agent, broker, or legal representative for any user. All negotiations, agreements, and transactions take place directly between users.
7.3 Warranty Disclaimer
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Beach & Houses disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, non-infringement, merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose.
Beach & Houses does not warrant that the platform will be error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
7.4 Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Beach & Houses, its owners, employees, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Service.
In any case, Beach & Houses’ total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service will be limited to the amount, if any, you paid to use the Service during the 12 months preceding the claim.
7.5 Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Beach & Houses, its owners, employees, and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:
- Your use of the Service.
- Your violation of these Terms.
- Your listings, content, or interaction with other users.
- Your violation of any law or third-party rights.
7.6 Suspension and Termination of Accounts
Beach & Houses reserves the right to remove or suspend accounts and listings, at its sole discretion, for any violation of these Terms or for any activity that may harm the platform, its users, or third parties.
Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately, but certain provisions of these Terms will survive termination (including intellectual property, limitations of liability, and indemnification).
7.7 Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United Kingdom, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the use of the Service shall be submitted to arbitration in London, UK, in English, before a single arbitrator. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding.
7.8 Severability and Waiver
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.
7.9 Changes to the Service and Terms
Beach & Houses may update or modify the Service and these Terms from time to time.
If changes are material, we may provide notice (for example, by email or by posting a notice on the platform). Your continued use of the Service following the effective date of any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
7.10 Contact Information
For questions or concerns about these Terms or the Service, contact:
Email: info@beachandhouses.com
