Terms of Service

These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of the TheColoni website (thecoloni.com) and any related services (collectively, the Services). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.

1. About TheColoni

TheColoni is a real estate information and lead-generation platform serving the DMV region (Maryland, DC, and Virginia). We connect prospective homebuyers, sellers, renters, and investors with licensed real estate professionals. TheColoni is not a licensed real estate broker and does not provide legal, financial, or mortgage advice. All real estate transactions are facilitated through independently licensed agents and loan officers.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use our Services.

By using our Services, you represent that all information you provide is accurate, current, and complete.

You may not use our Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms.

3. Lead Submission & Communications Consent

When you submit a lead form on our website, you acknowledge and agree that you are providing express written consent for TheColoni and its affiliated real estate and mortgage professionals to contact you regarding your inquiry.

Contact may be made via phone, text message (SMS/MMS), email, or other electronic means, including through automated dialing systems or pre-recorded messages, where applicable law permits.

Consent to receive marketing communications is optional and not required to receive informational resources or connect with an agent.

You may withdraw communications consent at any time by replying STOP to any text message or by emailing legal@thecoloni.com.

Message and data rates may apply for SMS communications.

4. Informational Nature of Content

All content on this website, including grant eligibility information, buyer toolkits, mortgage process guides, market data, and neighborhood information, is provided for general informational purposes only.

It does not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion, financial or investment advice, a guarantee of grant eligibility, loan approval, or property availability, or a representation that any specific property will be listed, sold, or available at any price.

Grant programs, down payment assistance amounts, and eligibility requirements are subject to change by administering agencies. Always verify current program details with the relevant government authority or lender.

5. No Brokerage Relationship

Submitting a form or using this website does not create a fiduciary relationship, agency relationship, or brokerage agreement between you and TheColoni. Any such relationship is formed exclusively through a separate written agreement with a licensed real estate professional.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on thecoloni.com, including text, graphics, logos, PDFs, toolkits, and software, is the property of TheColoni or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may download materials for personal, non-commercial use only.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.

The TheColoni name and logo are trademarks and may not be used without written permission.

7. User Conduct

You agree not to submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information in any form.

You agree not to use automated bots, scrapers, or other tools to access or harvest data from our website.

You agree not to interfere with or disrupt the security, integrity, or performance of our Services.

You agree not to impersonate any person or entity, use our Services to send unsolicited communications (spam), or violate any applicable local, state, federal, or international law.

8. Third-Party Services & Links

Our website may integrate with or link to third-party platforms including, but not limited to, mortgage lenders, grant program portals, CRM systems, and mapping services. TheColoni does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for any third-party website, product, or service. Your use of third-party services is subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, TheColoni disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that our Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, TheColoni and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of our Services, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total aggregate liability shall not exceed $100.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TheColoni and its affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of our Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.

12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia and the State of Maryland, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall first be submitted to good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration under the American Arbitration Association (AAA) Commercial Arbitration Rules, with proceedings conducted in Washington, DC.

You waive any right to participate in a class-action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. We will indicate changes by updating the Effective Date at the top of this document. Your continued use of our Services following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our Services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive will survive, including intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, indemnification, and limitation of liability.

15. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, please contact:

Company: TheColoni

Website: thecoloni.com

Email: legal@thecoloni.com

Service Area: Washington, DC Metro Area (DMV)

Note: These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement. We recommend consulting with a licensed attorney to ensure these Terms are appropriate for your specific business operations, particularly regarding TCPA compliance, state-specific real estate regulations, and CCPA requirements.

© 2026 TheColoni | Equal Housing Opportunity | These Terms were last updated on June 3, 2026