Last Updated: December 24, 2024
Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms”) carefully before using bayareahome.design (the “Site”) operated by Bay Area Home Design (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, you may not access the Site.
2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
2.1 Design Visualization Services
We provide innovative design visualization services for interior spaces, specifically:
- Kitchen design concepts
- Bathroom design concepts
- Basement design concepts
2.2 Professional Connections
We facilitate connections between users and verified interior design and remodeling professionals in the Bay Area.
2.3 Content Creation
We create and maintain a library of design concepts, visualizations, and virtual tours using proprietary visualization technology.
3. USER REPRESENTATIONS
By using the Site, you represent and warrant that:
- You are at least 18 years of age
- You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
- You will use the Site in accordance with these Terms
- Your use of the Site does not violate any applicable law or regulation
4. USER REGISTRATION
4.1 Account Creation
You may need to register for an account to access certain features. You agree to provide accurate information and maintain its accuracy.
4.2 Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and all activities under your account.
5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
5.1 Our Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including but not limited to:
- Design visualizations
- Virtual tours
- Text descriptions
- Layout designs
- Brand elements is our exclusive property or licensed to us.
5.2 Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive license to access and view the content for personal, non-commercial use.
5.3 Restrictions
You may not:
- Copy, modify, or distribute our content
- Use our content for commercial purposes
- Reverse engineer our visualization technology
- Scrape or download content in bulk
- Create derivative works based on our designs
6. USER GENERATED CONTENT
6.1 Content Submission
When you submit design preferences, requirements, or feedback, you grant us permission to:
- Use the information to create design visualizations
- Share relevant details with design professionals
- Feature anonymous versions in our portfolio
6.2 Content Restrictions
You agree not to submit content that is:
- Fraudulent or misleading
- Infringing on others’ rights
- Illegal or promoting illegal activities
- Malicious or harmful
7. PROFESSIONAL REFERRALS
7.1 Referral Service
We connect users with professional interior designers and remodeling companies. We:
- Verify professionals’ basic credentials
- Facilitate initial connections
- May receive compensation for successful referrals
7.2 No Warranty
We do not:
- Guarantee the quality of professional services
- Act as a party to any contract between users and professionals
- Assume liability for professional services
- Provide design or construction services directly
8. PAYMENT AND REFUNDS
8.1 Professional Services
Any payments for design or remodeling services are made directly to the professional service providers, not to us.
8.2 Referral Fees
We may receive compensation from professional service providers for referrals.
9. DISCLAIMERS
9.1 Visualization Accuracy
Our design visualizations are:
- Conceptual in nature
- Subject to interpretation
- Not architectural or construction drawings
- Not guaranteed to be exactly reproducible
9.2 Professional Services
We are not:
- Licensed architects
- Licensed contractors
- Licensed interior designers
- Responsible for professional service outcomes
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
10.1 Service Limitations
We are not liable for:
- Accuracy of design visualizations
- Professional service outcomes
- Disputes between users and professionals
- Technical issues or service interruptions
10.2 Damage Limitations
Our liability is limited to the greater of:
- Fees paid to us
- $100 USD
11. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify us against any claims arising from:
- Your use of the Site
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your interactions with professional service providers
12. TERMINATION
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site:
- For Terms violations
- For illegal or harmful activities
- At our sole discretion
13. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms are governed by California law, without regard to conflict of law principles.
14. CHANGES TO TERMS
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site.
15. CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about these Terms, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 555 567 7890
16. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.
17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the use of the Site.