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Terms of Use

These Terms of Service (collectively with our Privacy Policy and DMCA Copyright Policy, the "Terms of Service") set forth legally binding terms and apply to your use of East Coast Realty Inc's website www.rentwiseboston.com, www.5uboston.com, and any other related websites, services, products, platforms, or features provided by East Coast Realty (collectively, the "Services"), a Massachusetts-based real estate brokerage. East Coast Realty operates under the affiliated brands Rentwise Boston and 5uBoston.

1. ELIGIBILITY 

To rent an apartment in Massachusetts, you must be at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these terms of service. If you are under 18, you may only rent with the assistance of a legal co-signer who meets the necessary financial and legal qualifications. For purchasing property, you must be of legal age (18 years or older) and comply with all applicable Massachusetts laws regarding property ownership and financing eligibility. The services are offered solely for your personal, non-commercial use unless expressly authorized by East Coast Realty.

2. OUR SERVICES

East Coast Realty is a licensed real estate brokerage in Massachusetts. We provide a platform for individuals and businesses to:

  • Search for property listings, including homes for sale or rent.

  • Connect with licensed real estate agents and brokers for buying, selling, or leasing real property.

  • Access tools and resources that facilitate real estate transactions.

Affiliated Brands
The services are offered under the following affiliated brands:

All services provided under these brands are subject to these terms of service.

Important Notes

  • East Coast Realty does not own or control any listed properties.

  • Any agreement you enter with a seller, buyer, or agent outside of this platform is independent of East Coast Realty.

  • You are responsible for conducting your own research, due diligence, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws when pursuing real estate transactions.

3. PRIVACY POLICY

We care about your privacy and security. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. By accessing or using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in the privacy policy.

4. RULES OF CONDUCT

By using our services you agree not to:

  • Submit inaccurate, misleading, or unlawful information.

  • Attempt to circumvent fees or processes established by East Coast Realty.

  • Use the services for unauthorized commercial purposes.

  • Interfere with or disrupt the services.

  • Violate any local, state, or federal laws in connection with your use of the services.

  • Attempt to impersonate another user or engage in harmful, fraudulent, or illegal activity.

  • Use automated tools such as scrapers, robots, or data-mining software to access the services.

5. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY 

East Coast Realty is committed to equal housing opportunity. We comply with the Fair Housing Act and Massachusetts state laws to ensure that housing is offered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin.

6. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

The services may contain links to third-party websites or tools. We are not responsible for the content, services, or policies of such third parties. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS 

All content provided through the services, including text, images, logos, and software, is the property of East Coast Realty or its licensors and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, modify, or distribute the services without express written permission.

8. TERMINATION

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the services at any time for any reason, including violation of these terms of service.

9. NO WARRIENTIES

Disclaimers
the services and content, including that from agents, are provided "as is," "as available," and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of title, non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and any warranties implied by any course of performance or usage of trade, all of which are expressly disclaimed. East Coast Realty, and its directors, employees, agents, suppliers, partners, and content providers do not warrant that (i) the services will be secure or available at any particular time or location; (ii) any defects or errors will be corrected; (iii) any content or software available at or through the services is free of viruses or other harmful components; or (iv) the results of using the services will meet your requirements. Your use of the services is solely at your own risk.

10. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Any disputes arising under these terms of service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Massachusetts in accordance with the American Arbitration Association’s rules. You waive your right to participate in any class action claims.

11. GOVERNING LAW

These terms of service are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Massachusetts.

12. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about these terms of service, please contact us at:
East Coast Realty Inc.
1020 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
jconroy@eastcoastrealty.com

(617) 855-8899

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