TERMS OF SERVICE

Townhomes For Rent Fort Lauderdale  |  townhomesforrentfortlauderdale.com

Effective Date: May 13, 2026  |  Last Updated: May 13, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service (“Terms,” “Agreement”) constitute a legally binding contract between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and Townhomes For Rent Fort Lauderdale (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), the operator of the website located at townhomesforrentfortlauderdale.com (the “Site”).

By accessing or using the Site in any manner — including browsing, submitting an inquiry form, clicking any link, or contacting any party identified through the Site — you agree to be fully bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to all terms and conditions, you must immediately cease use of the Site.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site. By using the Site, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age, have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement, and will use the Site only in accordance with these Terms and all applicable laws.

2. Nature of Service — Referral Platform Only

2.1 We Are a Referral and Advertising Service

Townhomes For Rent Fort Lauderdale operates exclusively as an online advertising and referral matching platform. Our sole service is presenting general information about the Fort Lauderdale, Florida townhome rental market and, where applicable, facilitating introductions between prospective renters and independently licensed real estate professionals who may assist with rental transactions.

2.2 We Are Not a Real Estate Brokerage or Agency

The Company is not a licensed real estate broker or sales associate under the laws of the State of Florida, including but not limited to Chapter 475, Florida Statutes. We do not hold a real estate license issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (“DBPR”), Division of Real Estate. Nothing on this Site constitutes the practice of real estate brokerage, property management, or any service requiring licensure under Florida law.

2.3 We Do Not Represent Any Party

The Company does not represent, advocate for, or act as agent for any landlord, property owner, tenant, prospective tenant, or any other party in any real estate transaction. No fiduciary duty, agency relationship, or representation of any kind is created between you and the Company by your use of this Site.

2.4 Independent Licensed Professionals

Any real estate agent, broker, or sales associate identified through or referred by this Site is an independent licensed professional. Such professionals are solely responsible for all real estate services they provide, including compliance with Florida’s real estate licensing laws, disclosure requirements, fair housing obligations, and all applicable ethical duties. The Company does not supervise, employ, direct, or control any referred real estate professional in any respect.

2.5 Referral Compensation Disclosure

The Company may receive compensation, referral fees, or advertising revenue from real estate professionals, property management companies, landlords, or other third parties in connection with referrals made through this Site. Such compensation does not influence the substance of information presented on the Site and does not create any duty of loyalty, representation, or advocacy owed to you by the Company.

3. Florida Real Estate Law — User Acknowledgments

3.1 Chapter 475, Florida Statutes

You acknowledge your understanding that Florida law, specifically Chapter 475, Florida Statutes, regulates the practice of real estate brokerage and requires licensure for those who, for compensation or with the expectation of compensation, perform certain real estate services. The Company’s activities are limited to advertising, general information display, and referral introduction and do not constitute brokerage services requiring licensure under Chapter 475.

3.2 FREC Advertising Rules

The Company operates its online advertising in awareness of the Florida Real Estate Commission (“FREC”) advertising requirements set forth in Rule 61J2-10.025, Florida Administrative Code. All material disclosures required of advertising platforms are made prominently on this Site. The Company does not make false, deceptive, or misleading statements regarding the availability, condition, or price of any property.

3.3 Florida Disclosure Requirements

Any licensed real estate professional you engage through a referral from this Site is independently obligated to comply with all applicable Florida disclosure requirements, including but not limited to:

• The written disclosure of the nature of representation (Broker Relationship Disclosure) required under Section 475.278, Florida Statutes;
• Material defect disclosure requirements applicable to rental properties under Florida law;
• Fair Housing Act obligations under 42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq. and the Florida Fair Housing Act, Sections 760.20–760.37, Florida Statutes;
• Any other disclosure mandated by FREC, the DBPR, or applicable federal, state, or local law.

The Company is not responsible for any failure by an independent licensed professional to make required disclosures.

3.4 Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act

The Company operates in compliance with the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (“FDUTPA”), Chapter 501, Part II, Florida Statutes. Nothing on this Site is intended to deceive, mislead, or create a false impression regarding the nature of our services, the availability of any property, or the qualifications of any referred professional. All material information about the Company’s referral-only status is prominently disclosed.

3.5 No Guarantee of Licensure of Third Parties

While the Company endeavors to refer Users only to Florida-licensed real estate professionals, the Company does not independently verify or warrant the current licensure status, disciplinary history, errors and omissions insurance coverage, or professional qualifications of any referred professional. Users are strongly encouraged to independently verify the licensure status of any real estate professional through the DBPR’s online licensure verification portal at www.myfloridalicense.com before entering into any agreement or providing any funds.

4. Listing Information — Accuracy and Disclaimer

4.1 Informational Purposes Only

All listing information, property descriptions, rental pricing, availability status, amenity descriptions, and other property-related content displayed on this Site is provided for general informational and illustrative purposes only. Such information is sourced from third-party real estate professionals, property owners, property managers, or public databases and has not been independently verified by the Company.

4.2 No Warranty of Accuracy

The Company makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any listing information displayed on this Site. Rental prices, availability, square footage, bedroom and bathroom counts, pet policies, lease terms, and all other property details are subject to change without notice and must be independently verified with the listing agent or property owner prior to any reliance thereon.

4.3 Market Information

Any neighborhood descriptions, school information, commute estimates, walkability ratings, crime statistics, or local market information provided on the Site is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as current, complete, or accurate. Users should conduct independent research regarding any neighborhood or market condition material to their rental decision.

4.4 No Implied Endorsement of Properties

The display of any property information, agent profile, or third-party content on this Site does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee of the quality, safety, legal compliance, or habitability of any property, or the suitability of any agent for your needs.

5. Illustrative Imagery — Detailed Disclaimer

5.1 Images Are for Illustrative Purposes Only

All photographs, images, virtual tours, three-dimensional renderings, floor plan diagrams, lifestyle photography, neighborhood imagery, and other visual content displayed anywhere on this Site — including but not limited to the homepage, interior pages, blog posts, and any social media content linked from this Site — are used solely for general illustrative and contextual purposes.

5.2 No Representation of Actual Inventory

Visual content displayed on this Site does not represent, depict, guarantee, or imply the existence, current availability, past availability, or future availability of any specific townhome rental property in the Fort Lauderdale market or anywhere else. No image on this Site constitutes a listing, a current offering, an advertisement of a specific available unit, or a representation of any actual rental inventory controlled or offered by the Company.

5.3 Sources of Visual Content

Images displayed on this Site may include, without limitation: licensed stock photography; images of model units or furnished showrooms; photographs of similar or comparable properties; architectural or interior design renderings; community or neighborhood imagery; and images provided by third-party real estate professionals or property managers. The Company does not warrant that any image accurately depicts the current condition, furnishings, finishes, layout, square footage, view, or any other characteristic of any specific property.

5.4 Material Differences May Exist

Actual properties may differ materially from any visual content displayed on this Site with respect to size, layout, interior finishes, appliances, fixtures, furniture, exterior appearance, landscaping, views, parking, amenities, and all other physical characteristics. Users should never rely on visual content displayed on this Site as an accurate representation of any property they intend to rent. An in-person inspection of any property is strongly recommended prior to executing any lease or tendering any funds.

5.5 Third-Party Image Rights

The Company makes reasonable efforts to use only properly licensed visual content. If you believe any image displayed on this Site infringes upon your intellectual property rights, please refer to Section 25 (DMCA Policy) for our takedown procedure.

6. Geographic Scope

This Site is designed to serve individuals seeking townhome rental information in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida metropolitan area, including the greater Broward County region. The Company does not guarantee that all content on this Site pertains exclusively to properties within any particular geographic boundary, and information about surrounding communities, municipalities, or market areas may appear where contextually relevant.

The Company makes no representation that the Site, or any referral made through the Site, is appropriate or compliant with the laws of any jurisdiction outside the State of Florida. Users accessing the Site from outside Florida do so at their own initiative and are solely responsible for compliance with applicable local laws.

7. No Landlord-Tenant Relationship

The Company is not a landlord, property owner, property manager, or lessor of any property listed or referenced on this Site. No landlord-tenant relationship is created between you and the Company at any time and under any circumstances. The Company has no authority to execute leases, collect rent or security deposits, authorize occupancy, grant access to any property, or make representations on behalf of any property owner or landlord.

Any funds you transmit in connection with a rental transaction — including but not limited to application fees, security deposits, first and last month’s rent, or any other payment — must be transmitted solely to the licensed real estate professional, property management company, or landlord directly involved in that transaction. The Company will never request, solicit, or accept payment of any deposit, fee, or rent from any User. If anyone purporting to represent this Company requests payment of any kind, treat it as potential fraud and report it immediately.

8. Fair Housing Compliance

The Company fully supports the letter and spirit of the Federal Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq.) and the Florida Fair Housing Act (Sections 760.20–760.37, Florida Statutes), which prohibit discrimination in housing on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. Florida law additionally prohibits discrimination on the basis of other protected characteristics as defined by applicable statutes and local ordinances, including those in effect in Broward County and the City of Fort Lauderdale.

The Company does not publish, permit, or knowingly facilitate any listing, advertisement, or communication that contains discriminatory language, stated preferences, limitations, or conditions based on any protected characteristic. The Company does not post listings that include discriminatory restrictions on occupants and does not facilitate any referral arrangement designed to steer users toward or away from any community based on protected class.

Users who encounter any content on this Site they believe violates fair housing law are encouraged to report it to the Company immediately via the contact information in Section 27, and to file a complaint with:

• The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): www.hud.gov
• The Florida Commission on Human Relations: fchr.myflorida.com
• The Broward County Human Rights Section, where applicable

Any real estate professional referred through this Site is independently and solely responsible for full compliance with all applicable fair housing laws in the conduct of their licensed activities.

9. Referral Professional Standards and Limitations

9.1 No Vetting Warranty

The Company does not conduct background checks, disciplinary history reviews, errors and omissions insurance verifications, or any other vetting process with respect to any real estate professional referred through this Site. The presence of any agent, broker, or professional on this Site does not constitute a recommendation, endorsement, or guarantee of that professional’s competence, character, reliability, or fitness for any particular purpose.

9.2 User Responsibility to Evaluate

You bear sole responsibility for evaluating any referred professional before engaging their services. The Company strongly recommends that you: (a) verify current licensure at www.myfloridalicense.com; (b) check for any FREC disciplinary history; (c) request proof of errors and omissions insurance; (d) obtain and review any written representation agreement before authorizing any real estate professional to act on your behalf; and (e) consult independent legal counsel for any transaction of material value.

9.3 No Employment or Agency Relationship

No referred real estate professional is an employee, partner, joint venturer, agent, or representative of the Company. The Company has no authority to bind any referred professional to any obligation, representation, or commitment, and no referred professional has any authority to bind the Company.

9.4 Inclusion Criteria

The Company reserves the right to include or exclude any real estate professional from the Site at any time and for any reason, without notice and without liability. Inclusion on this Site at any time does not obligate the Company to maintain such inclusion.

10. User Conduct and Prohibited Uses

10.1 Permitted Use

You may use this Site solely for the lawful purpose of researching townhome rental options in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and, where applicable, connecting with licensed real estate professionals who may assist you in that process.

10.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree that you will not:

• Use this Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, state, federal, or international law or regulation;
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any inquiry form, contact mechanism, or communication channel on this Site;
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity;
• Harvest, scrape, or collect data from the Site by any automated means — including bots, crawlers, or data mining tools — without prior written authorization from the Company;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or any system or network connected to it;
• Transmit any virus, malware, ransomware, trojan, or other harmful computer code;
• Use the Site to send unsolicited commercial communications (spam) to any person;
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Site for any commercial purpose without the Company’s express written permission;
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Site or servers or networks connected to the Site;
• Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with any security-related feature of the Site;
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any component of the Site;
• Use the Site in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair it or interfere with any other party’s use of the Site;
• Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, fraudulent, or violates any third party’s rights;
• Use the Site to facilitate any discriminatory housing practice in violation of federal, state, or local fair housing laws.

Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate termination of your access to the Site and may subject you to civil or criminal liability.

11. Inquiry Forms, Communications, and TCPA Consent

11.1 Submission of Inquiries

When you submit an inquiry form, contact request, or any other communication through the Site, you consent to being contacted by the Company and/or independently licensed real estate professionals regarding your inquiry. You represent that all information you submit is accurate, complete, and that you are authorized to provide such information.

11.2 TCPA Consent — Please Read Carefully

11.3 No Guarantee of Response

Submission of an inquiry form does not guarantee a response, the availability of any property, or the initiation of any real estate services. The Company does not guarantee that any referred professional will contact you, accept your business, or have available properties matching your stated criteria.

11.4 Email Communications

You consent to receive communications from the Company via email, including but not limited to responses to your inquiries, updates to these Terms, referral introductions, and informational content about the Fort Lauderdale rental market. You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe mechanism included in each marketing communication. Transactional emails necessary to fulfill your requests may continue.

12. User-Submitted Content

12.1 License Grant

By submitting any content to this Site — including inquiry form submissions, reviews, comments, feedback, photographs, or any other material (collectively, “User Content”) — you grant the Company a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, display, and otherwise exploit such User Content in any media format and through any channels, in connection with the operation and promotion of the Site and the Company’s services.

12.2 Representations Regarding User Content

By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that: (a) you own or have the necessary rights and permissions to submit such content and to grant the license set forth above; (b) the content does not infringe the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other rights of any third party; (c) the content is accurate and not misleading; and (d) the content does not violate any applicable law or these Terms.

12.3 No Obligation to Publish

The Company has no obligation to publish, display, or retain any User Content and reserves the right to remove, edit, or decline any User Content at any time and for any reason without notice or liability.

13. Testimonials, Endorsements, and Results

Any testimonials, reviews, success stories, or results appearing on this Site reflect individual experiences and are provided for illustrative purposes only. In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s Endorsement Guides (16 C.F.R. Part 255, as revised), the Company discloses the following:

• Individual results may vary and are not guaranteed. Past results of any user or referred professional do not guarantee similar outcomes for other users;
• Any material connection between the Company and any individual providing a testimonial or review — including any compensation, referral relationship, or business affiliation — will be disclosed in connection with that testimonial;
• Testimonials and reviews have not been independently verified by the Company and represent the opinions of the individuals who submitted them;
• The Company does not pay for or solicit fake, incentivized, or misleading reviews.

14. Cookies, Tracking Technologies, and Florida Digital Privacy

14.1 Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This Site uses cookies, web beacons, pixels, tags, and similar tracking technologies to operate the Site, analyze usage patterns, improve user experience, and deliver relevant advertising. These technologies may be set by the Company or by third-party service providers, including but not limited to Google Analytics, Google Ads, and remarketing platforms.

14.2 Types of Cookies Used

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the Site to function and cannot be disabled;
• Analytics cookies: Collect anonymized information about how users interact with the Site;
• Advertising/remarketing cookies: Used to deliver advertisements relevant to your interests, including on third-party platforms, based on your visit to this Site;
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences across sessions.

14.3 Florida Digital Bill of Rights

Consistent with the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (Chapter 501, Part II, Florida Statutes, as amended by SB 262, effective July 1, 2024), Florida residents may have rights with respect to the collection, use, and processing of their personal data. Please review our Privacy Policy for a full description of data practices and the exercise of applicable rights, including the right to access, correct, delete, or opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data for targeted advertising purposes.

14.4 Managing Cookie Preferences

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. For information about opting out of interest-based advertising, visit optout.aboutads.info or optout.networkadvertising.org.

15. Third-Party Links and Services

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services, including but not limited to Google Maps, property listing aggregators, mortgage calculators, and real estate professional profiles hosted on external platforms. Such links are provided for User convenience only.

The Company has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy practices, accuracy, legality, security, or any other aspect of any third-party site or service. The inclusion of any link does not constitute endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by the Company. You access all third-party sites and services at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those third parties.

16. Intellectual Property

16.1 Company Content

All content on this Site owned or controlled by the Company — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, page layouts, color schemes, and code (collectively, “Company Content”) — is protected by applicable United States and international intellectual property laws, including copyright and trademark law. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.

16.2 Limited License to Users

The Company grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use this Site and Company Content solely for your personal, non-commercial purposes in connection with researching rental properties. No other use is permitted without the Company’s prior written consent.

16.3 Restrictions

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, republish, download, store, transmit, scrape, or otherwise exploit any Company Content without the Company’s prior written permission, except as expressly provided in these Terms.

16.4 Third-Party Content

The Company does not claim ownership of content submitted by third parties, including listing information or images provided by real estate professionals or property owners. Any third-party marks or content remain the property of their respective owners.

17. Privacy and Data Collection

Your use of this Site is subject to our Privacy Policy, available at townhomesforrentfortlauderdale.com/privacy-policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Site, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in the Privacy Policy, including the potential sharing of your contact information with independently licensed real estate professionals for purposes of fulfilling your referral inquiry.

The Company will not sell your personal information to unaffiliated third parties for their own marketing purposes without your express consent, except as otherwise disclosed in the Privacy Policy.

18. Site Access, Termination, and Removal Rights

18.1 Right to Restrict or Terminate Access

The Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion and without prior notice or liability, to restrict, suspend, or permanently terminate your access to all or any part of the Site at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to: violation of these Terms; conduct the Company deems harmful to other Users, real estate professionals, or the Company; suspected fraudulent or unlawful activity; or any other reason the Company deems appropriate.

18.2 Right to Remove Content

The Company reserves the right to remove, modify, or decline to publish any listing, image, agent profile, User Content, or other material from the Site at any time, for any reason, without notice and without liability to any party. This includes the right to remove content that the Company believes, in its sole discretion, violates these Terms, applicable law, fair housing requirements, or the Company’s standards.

18.3 Right to Modify or Discontinue the Site

The Company reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site or any feature or portion thereof at any time, with or without notice. The Company shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Site or any service offered through it.

18.4 Survival

Upon termination of your access to the Site for any reason, all provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination — including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitation of liability — shall continue in full force and effect.

19. Accessibility — ADA Compliance

Townhomes For Rent Fort Lauderdale is committed to ensuring that this Site is accessible to persons with disabilities, consistent with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.) and applicable web accessibility guidelines, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, where reasonably practicable.

The Company recognizes that web accessibility is particularly important in the context of housing-related services given applicable HUD guidance on the intersection of web accessibility and fair housing obligations.

If you experience any difficulty accessing any portion of this Site due to a disability, or if you require any content in an accessible alternative format, please contact us as set forth in Section 27. We will make reasonable efforts to provide the requested content or functionality in an accessible manner. Accessibility feedback is welcomed and helps us continuously improve the Site.

20. Disclaimers of Warranty

Specifically, and without limiting the foregoing, the Company does not warrant that:

• The Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from harmful components;
• Any listing, image, or other information is accurate, complete, current, or reliable;
• Any referred real estate professional is currently licensed, adequately insured, qualified, or suitable for your specific needs;
• Any rental property displayed or referenced on the Site is available, accurately described, legally compliant, or in any particular condition;
• Results obtained from use of the Site will meet your requirements or expectations;
• The Site or any content is free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components;
• Defects in the Site will be corrected.

21. Limitation of Liability

Without limiting the foregoing, the Company shall not be liable for:

• Any rental fraud, scam, or misrepresentation by any landlord, property owner, or real estate professional;
• Any loss of a security deposit or other funds transmitted to any third party;
• Any personal injury, property damage, or other loss arising from your physical inspection of, occupancy of, or interaction with any property;
• The professional conduct, negligence, errors, omissions, or misconduct of any independently licensed real estate professional referred through this Site;
• Any inaccuracy in listing or market information provided by third parties;
• Any failure of a referred professional to comply with fair housing, disclosure, or licensing obligations;
• Any reliance on any image, description, or other content displayed on the Site;
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data.

In no event shall the Company’s total aggregate liability to you for all claims arising from or related to these Terms or your use of the Site exceed the greater of: (a) the total amount, if any, paid by you to the Company in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim; or (b) one hundred dollars ($100.00).

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain exclusions or limitations of liability. In such jurisdictions, the Company’s liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

22. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Townhomes For Rent Fort Lauderdale, its owners, officers, affiliates, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms;
• Your use or misuse of the Site;
• Any User Content you submit to the Site;
• Your violation of any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right, including fair housing laws and intellectual property rights;
• Any rental transaction, tenancy, or relationship you enter into with any party identified through the Site;
• Any misrepresentation made by you to the Company or to any third party in connection with use of the Site.

The Company reserves the right to assume exclusive control of the defense of any matter subject to indemnification by you, at your expense. You agree to cooperate with the Company’s defense of any such claim. You may not settle any claim without the Company’s prior written consent.

23. Rental Fraud Warning

Rental fraud is a serious and widespread concern, particularly in active rental markets such as Fort Lauderdale. The Company strongly advises all Users to take the following precautions before entering into any rental transaction:

• Never wire money, send a cashier’s check, or transmit cryptocurrency as a security deposit, application fee, or any other payment to any party — including anyone claiming to represent a property — without thoroughly verifying their identity and licensure in person or through a verified, licensed title or escrow company;
• Never provide sensitive personal or financial information — including bank account numbers, routing numbers, Social Security numbers, or credit card numbers — except through the secure, verified systems of a confirmed licensed real estate professional or property management company;
• Never pay any deposit or rent before personally touring the property and executing a written lease with a party whose identity and authority have been verified;
• Independently verify the licensure of any real estate professional at www.myfloridalicense.com before engaging their services or providing any funds;
• Be highly suspicious of any listing priced significantly below comparable market rents, any landlord who is unavailable to meet in person, or any arrangement requiring urgency or secrecy;
• Report suspected real estate fraud to the Florida Attorney General at www.myfloridalegal.com, the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov, or local law enforcement.

The Company is not responsible for any fraud perpetrated by any third party and makes no representation that any listing or referral on this Site is free from fraudulent activity. If you believe you have encountered fraud originating from activity on this Site, please notify us immediately at the contact information in Section 27.

24. Binding Arbitration and Dispute Resolution

24.1 Agreement to Arbitrate

Except as provided in Section 24.6 (Exceptions), you and the Company agree that any and all disputes, claims, or controversies arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Site, or any referral or service facilitated through the Site (collectively, “Disputes”) shall be resolved exclusively through final and binding individual arbitration, rather than in court. This agreement to arbitrate is intended to be broadly interpreted and applies to all claims whether based in contract, tort, statute, fraud, misrepresentation, or any other legal theory.

24.2 Governing Rules

Arbitration shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, as modified by these Terms. The AAA’s rules are available at www.adr.org. The arbitrator shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relating to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, or formation of this arbitration agreement.

24.3 Location and Format

Arbitration shall be conducted in Broward County, Florida, unless the parties agree otherwise. For claims under $10,000, arbitration may be conducted via document submission only, without an in-person or telephonic hearing, unless the arbitrator determines a hearing is necessary.

24.4 Costs

The AAA’s filing fees and arbitrator compensation shall be allocated in accordance with the AAA Consumer Arbitration Rules. The Company will not seek attorneys’ fees or costs in arbitration unless the arbitrator finds that your claim was frivolous or brought in bad faith.

24.5 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND THE COMPANY AGREE THAT EACH PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, REPRESENTATIVE, OR COLLECTIVE ACTION. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person’s claims and may not otherwise preside over any form of class or representative proceeding. If this class action waiver is found unenforceable as to a particular claim, that claim shall be severed and proceed in court while all other claims proceed in arbitration.

24.6 Exceptions to Arbitration

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may bring an individual action in small claims court in Broward County, Florida for Disputes within that court’s jurisdiction. Either party may also seek emergency injunctive or other equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights, confidentiality obligations, or other rights where irreparable harm would result from delay.

24.7 Opt-Out Right

You have the right to opt out of this binding arbitration agreement within thirty (30) days of first accepting these Terms by sending written notice of your decision to opt out to: [email protected] with the subject line “Arbitration Opt-Out.” Your opt-out notice must include your full name and a statement that you wish to opt out of the arbitration agreement in these Terms. Opting out of arbitration does not affect any other provision of these Terms.

24.8 Informal Resolution First

Before initiating any formal arbitration or legal proceeding, you agree to attempt to resolve any Dispute informally by notifying the Company in writing at the contact information in Section 27 and allowing the Company thirty (30) days to respond and attempt resolution in good faith. Informal dispute notices must describe the nature of the claim and the relief sought.

24.9 Governing Law and Venue for Non-Arbitrated Claims

For any Dispute not subject to arbitration, you irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Broward County, Florida, and waive any objection based on improper venue or inconvenient forum.

24.10 Limitation on Claims

Any claim or cause of action arising from or relating to these Terms or use of the Site must be filed or initiated within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arose, or it shall be forever barred, notwithstanding any longer statute of limitations that might otherwise apply.

25. Digital Millennium Copyright Act — DMCA Policy

25.1 Respect for Intellectual Property

The Company respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects Users and third parties whose content appears on the Site to do the same. It is the Company’s policy to respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512) (“DMCA”).

25.2 Designated DMCA Agent

The Company has designated the following agent to receive notifications of claimed copyright infringement:

DMCA Agent — Townhomes For Rent Fort Lauderdale
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: [REGISTERED AGENT ADDRESS — INSERT BEFORE PUBLISHING]

25.3 Requirements for a Valid DMCA Takedown Notice

To file a valid DMCA takedown notice, you must provide the following in writing to our Designated Agent:

1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf;
2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple works are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works;
3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed, with information reasonably sufficient to permit the Company to locate the material on the Site (e.g., URL);
4. Your contact information, including your name, address, telephone number, and email address;
5. A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or applicable law;
6. A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate, and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf.

25.4 Counter-Notification

If you believe material was removed from the Site as a result of a DMCA notice that was mistaken or misidentified, you may submit a written counter-notification to the Designated Agent containing the information required under 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3). The Company will follow the DMCA counter-notification procedures as required by law.

25.5 Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable law, the Company has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at the Company’s sole discretion, access of Users who are deemed repeat infringers. The Company may also, in its sole discretion, limit access to the Site and/or terminate access of any User who infringes any intellectual property rights of others, regardless of whether there is any repeat infringement.

25.6 Safe Harbor

The Company relies on the safe harbor provisions of 17 U.S.C. § 512 with respect to third-party content displayed on the Site. The Company does not have actual knowledge of infringing material prior to receiving a valid DMCA notice and acts expeditiously to remove or disable access to such material upon receipt of a compliant notice.

26. Modifications to Terms — Notice Procedure

The Company reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes to these Terms, we will provide notice by one or more of the following methods:

• Posting a prominent notice on the Site’s homepage or within the Site indicating that the Terms have been updated;
• Sending an email notification to the address associated with any inquiry you have submitted to the Site, if applicable;
• Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

Material changes will become effective no sooner than fourteen (14) days after the notice is posted, except for changes required by law or addressing new features, which will be effective immediately. Your continued use of the Site after the effective date of any modification constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must immediately cease using the Site.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. The current version of these Terms will always be available at townhomesforrentfortlauderdale.com/terms-of-service.

27. Contact Information

All questions, notices, complaints, accessibility requests, legal process, and DMCA correspondence regarding these Terms should be directed to:

Townhomes For Rent Fort Lauderdale
Website: townhomesforrentfortlauderdale.com
General Inquiries / Legal Notices: [email protected]
DMCA Notices: [email protected]
Mailing Address: [REGISTERED AGENT ADDRESS — INSERT BEFORE PUBLISHING]
Service Area: Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida

The Company will make reasonable efforts to respond to all written inquiries within a reasonable time, generally within five (5) business days for non-emergency matters.

28. Miscellaneous

28.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by the Company on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, warranties, and understandings with respect to the subject matter hereof.

28.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

28.3 Waiver

No failure or delay by the Company to exercise any right or remedy under these Terms shall constitute a waiver of that right or remedy. No waiver by the Company of any breach shall be deemed a continuing waiver of that breach or a waiver of any other or subsequent breach.

28.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer any of your rights or obligations under these Terms without the prior written consent of the Company. The Company may freely assign its rights and obligations under these Terms, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or by operation of law, without restriction or notice to you.

28.5 Electronic Communications and Signatures

You consent to receive these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and all other agreements and communications from the Company in electronic form. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications provided to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing. You further agree that your affirmative use of this Site constitutes your electronic signature and acceptance of these Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law, including the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN) and applicable Florida law.

28.6 Force Majeure

The Company shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, governmental action, changes in law, cyberattacks, internet or infrastructure outages, labor disputes, or public health emergencies.

28.7 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms are for the sole benefit of the parties hereto. Nothing in these Terms, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any other person or entity any legal or equitable right, benefit, or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of these Terms.

28.8 Headings

Section headings in these Terms are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of any provision hereof.

28.9 Children

This Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and have full legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are under 18, you are not authorized to use this Site under any circumstances.

28.10 Language

These Terms are written in English and shall be interpreted and enforced in English. Any translation of these Terms is provided for convenience only and shall have no legal effect.

29. Acknowledgment

BY ACCESSING OR USING THIS SITE IN ANY MANNER, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE IN THEIR ENTIRETY, THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THEM, AND THAT YOU AGREE TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY ALL OF THEIR PROVISIONS — INCLUDING THE BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, CLASS ACTION WAIVER, AND JURY TRIAL WAIVER IN SECTION 24.

YOU FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT: (1) THIS SITE IS AN ADVERTISING AND REFERRAL PLATFORM ONLY; (2) THE COMPANY IS NOT A LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER OR AGENT; (3) ALL IMAGES ON THIS SITE ARE FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY AND DO NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL AVAILABLE INVENTORY; AND (4) YOU HAVE NOT RELIED ON ANY REPRESENTATION NOT EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THESE TERMS IN AGREEING TO BE BOUND HEREBY.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THESE TERMS, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CEASE ALL USE OF THIS SITE.