Terms of Service

Last Updated: February 5, 2026

Welcome to The Valley Homes Team, a division of Funkhouser Real Estate Group. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website valleyhomesva.com and the services we provide.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services.

2. About Our Services

The Valley Homes Team provides real estate brokerage services in Virginia, including:

• Residential real estate sales and purchases
• Property listings and searches
• Home valuations
• Buyer and seller representation
• Real estate consultation and advice
• Market analysis and reports

Licensed Brokerage: Funkhouser Real Estate Group is a licensed real estate brokerage in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Joseph Kemper Funkhouser III serves as the Managing Broker.

3. Use of Website

Permitted Use

You may use our website for lawful purposes related to real estate services, including:

• Searching for properties
• Requesting information about our services
• Contacting our agents
• Accessing educational resources
• Subscribing to newsletters and updates

Prohibited Use

You agree NOT to use our website for any of the following purposes:

• Violating any local, state, federal, or international law
• Transmitting harmful code, viruses, or malware
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Scraping, harvesting, or copying content without permission
• Impersonating any person or entity
• Interfering with the proper functioning of the website
• Using automated systems (bots, scrapers) without authorization
• Posting or transmitting spam, advertising, or promotional materials

4. Property Listings and IDX Data

MLS and IDX Information

Property listings displayed on our website are provided through an Internet Data Exchange (IDX) feed from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). By using our property search features, you acknowledge and agree that:

• All listing information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed
• Listings are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal without notice
• Property information may not be current or accurate
• You will not use listing data for any unauthorized purpose
• You will not reproduce, redistribute, or display listing data without permission
• IDX data is for personal, non-commercial use only

No Guarantee of Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of property listings, pricing, availability, or other information displayed on our website.

5. No Agency Relationship

An agency relationship is only established when you enter into a written agreement with The Valley Homes Team or Funkhouser Real Estate Group. Until such an agreement is signed, any information you provide or receive is for informational purposes only.

6. Intellectual Property

Our Content

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of The Valley Homes Team, Funkhouser Real Estate Group, or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without authorization
• Create derivative works based on our content
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices

7. User-Submitted Content

If you submit content to our website (such as reviews, comments, or testimonials), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display that content for business purposes.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the right to submit the content
• The content does not violate any third-party rights
• The content is accurate and not misleading
• The content does not contain defamatory, offensive, or illegal material

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources, including:

• Mortgage lenders and calculators
• Home inspection services
• Title companies
• Social media platforms
• Real estate tools and resources

We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or services. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

No Warranties

Our website and services are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties of accuracy, reliability, or completeness
• Warranties of uninterrupted or error-free service

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Valley Homes Team and Funkhouser Real Estate Group shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use or inability to use our website or services
• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content or listings
• Unauthorized access to your information
• Any other matter relating to our website or services

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of our website shall not exceed $100.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Valley Homes Team, Funkhouser Real Estate Group, and our agents, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:

• Your use of our website or services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit to our website

11. Fair Housing and Non-Discrimination

The Valley Homes Team is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local fair housing laws. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.

We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation.

12. Privacy

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will post the updated Terms on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

14. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website at any time, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Abuse of our services or systems

Upon termination, your right to use our website will immediately cease.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Jurisdiction

Any legal action or proceeding arising from these Terms or your use of our website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

Dispute Resolution

Before filing any legal action, you agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve any dispute informally. We will work in good faith to resolve any issues.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Valley Homes Team regarding your use of our website and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

18. Contact Information

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By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.