Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the website mariainneighborhood.com (the "Site"), operated by Maria in the Neighborhood ("we," "our," or "us"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Site immediately.

2. Description of Services

Maria in the Neighborhood provides informational content related to the La Jolla, California community, including but not limited to neighborhood highlights, local business features, real estate information, video content, and community stories. The Site also offers a contact form, newsletter subscription, and links to third-party real estate listings and social media platforms. All content on the Site is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only.

3. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of the Site by, any third party. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to:

• Using the Site in any way that violates applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, its servers, or any connected systems or networks.
• Transmitting any material that is defamatory, obscene, fraudulent, or otherwise objectionable.
• Using automated tools, bots, or scrapers to access, monitor, or copy content from the Site without our express written consent.
• Interfering with or disrupting the integrity or performance of the Site or its underlying infrastructure.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Site — including but not limited to text, graphics, photographs, videos, logos, icons, audio clips, and software — is the property of Maria in the Neighborhood or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any content from the Site without our prior written permission.

6. Real Estate Information Disclaimer

The real estate listings, property information, market data, and related content displayed on the Site are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional real estate advice. While we strive to present accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any real estate data. You should independently verify all property information and consult with a licensed real estate professional before making any real estate decisions.

7. Third-Party Links & Content

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, and services, including but not limited to social media profiles (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok), real estate listing platforms (Zillow), and other external resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Access to and use of any linked third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those sites.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ACCURACY. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MARIA IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, AFFILIATES, OR CONTENT CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE) THE SITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Maria in the Neighborhood and its owners, operators, affiliates, and content contributors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.

11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in San Diego County, California.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to revise, amend, or update these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect.