Effective Date: 8/18/2024
Welcome to NYHomeowner.com, a platform created exclusively for New York homeowners to voice their concerns, petition for change, and discuss property- and community-related issues. By accessing or using NYHomeowner.com, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms of use. Please read these terms carefully before using the platform.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using the NYHomeowner.com website, you agree to these Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you must refrain from using the platform.
2. Eligibility
NYHomeowner.com is designed for New York homeowners. By registering or using the site, you confirm that you are a New York homeowner or have a vested interest in homeowner rights.
3. User Responsibilities
As a registered user, you are responsible for the following:
- Accurate Information: You must provide accurate and up-to-date information during registration and when submitting content.
- Compliance with Laws: You agree to use the platform in a lawful manner and avoid posting content that violates local, state, or federal laws.
- Respectful Conduct: Users are expected to maintain civility in their interactions and content submissions, including in forums, petitions, and complaints.
4. Community Forum and Content Submission
NYHomeowner.com offers a forum where homeowners can post property-related or community-related issues. You may also submit complaints, expose non-paying tenants, report uncivilized behavior, and share relevant photos.
- Content Responsibility: You are solely responsible for any content you post, including text, images, and any related media. By submitting content, you agree that you have the legal right to share it.
- Prohibited Content: The following content is strictly prohibited:
- False or defamatory statements
- Obscene or abusive language
- Infringing or unauthorized use of copyrighted material
- Invasive of privacy or personal information without consent
- Platform Use: You may not use the platform to harass or target individuals or businesses with malicious intent.
5. Petitions and Voting
NYHomeowner.com enables users to participate in petitions that address issues affecting homeowners. By participating in a petition or voting:
- You agree that your participation will be used to support collective efforts to advocate for policy changes.
- Your participation may be included in aggregated reports shared with local legislators and representatives to advocate for homeowner rights.
6. Content Moderation and Removal
NYHomeowner.com reserves the right to:
- Monitor and moderate content submitted to the forum, petitions, and other sections of the site.
- Remove any content that violates these Terms of Use or is deemed inappropriate, harmful, or unlawful.
- Suspend or terminate user accounts for repeated violations of these terms.
7. Intellectual Property
All content, including text, graphics, logos, and software, available on NYHomeowner.com is the property of the platform or its content contributors and is protected by intellectual property laws.
- You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any content from the platform without explicit permission from the rightful owner.
8. Privacy
Your use of NYHomeowner.com is subject to our [Privacy Policy], which governs how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
NYHomeowner.com is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We make no warranties or representations about the accuracy or reliability of the content on the platform or the results obtained from using it.
- NYHomeowner.com is not responsible for any actions taken as a result of information shared on the platform.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, NYHomeowner.com will not be liable for any damages, including but not limited to, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform or inability to use it.
11. Termination of Use
NYHomeowner.com reserves the right to terminate or suspend access to any user who violates these terms, without prior notice.
12. Changes to Terms
We may revise these Terms of Use from time to time. If changes are made, we will notify users via the platform. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.