Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms and the Privacy Policy.

2. Website Purpose

The Website provides information and resources for people who have inherited or expect to inherit real estate in California and may be evaluating what to do with the property.

3. Informational Nature of Website

Website content is general information and does not constitute individualized legal, tax, financial, appraisal, brokerage, fiduciary, or other professional advice.

4. No Professional Relationship

Using the Website or submitting information does not create an attorney-client, fiduciary, brokerage, agency, accountant-client, or other professional relationship.

5. Probate and Legal Information

Information about probate, trusts, inheritance, title, executors, administrators, trustees, beneficiaries, or heirs is educational only.

Legal questions should be addressed to a qualified attorney.

6. Tax Information

Information regarding basis, capital gains, property taxes, Proposition 19, estate taxes, or other tax matters is general educational information.

Consult an appropriate tax professional regarding your circumstances.

7. Property Values and Estimates

Any discussion of property value, potential sale proceeds, repairs, market value, or similar financial matters is an estimate unless expressly stated otherwise in a binding written agreement.

Website content is not a formal appraisal or broker price opinion.

8. Property Purchase Discussions

Submitting property information does not obligate you to sell a property and does not obligate any person or company to purchase it.

A property transaction exists only when the applicable parties enter into a valid written agreement.

9. Authority to Discuss or Sell Property

You are responsible for determining that you have appropriate legal authority to provide information about, negotiate concerning, or sell a property.

Executors, administrators, trustees, beneficiaries, heirs, and co-owners may have different legal rights and responsibilities.

10. Multiple Heirs and Owners

Where property has multiple beneficiaries, heirs, trustees, owners, or interested parties, additional approvals or legal procedures may be required before a transaction can occur.

11. Property Condition

Users should disclose material property information as required by applicable law and any applicable transaction documents.

12. No Guarantee of Offer

Submitting information does not guarantee that you will receive an offer, that an offer will meet any expected amount, or that a transaction will close.

13. Referrals and Third-Party Providers

The Website may connect users with attorneys, real estate professionals, home buyers, title companies, escrow companies, contractors, estate-sale providers, cleanout companies, or other third parties.

These providers generally operate independently.

14. Related Services

The Website may link users to related Silver Lining services or resources based on their circumstances.

Each related service may have separate terms, agreements, pricing, and policies.

15. Compensation and Business Relationships

The Website operator or affiliated businesses may receive compensation from marketing, referrals, introductions, real-estate activities, services, transactions, or other lawful business arrangements.

16. No Guarantee of Results

Testimonials, examples, estimates, case studies, timeframes, or descriptions of previous transactions do not guarantee future results.

17. Accuracy

We attempt to maintain useful and accurate information but do not guarantee that all Website content is complete, current, or error-free.

18. User Submissions

You are responsible for the accuracy and lawfulness of information you submit and for having authority to provide it.

Do not submit unnecessary Social Security numbers, passwords, financial-account credentials, or other highly sensitive information through general Website forms.

19. Communications

By submitting contact information, you authorize communications regarding your inquiry subject to applicable law and required consent.

20. Intellectual Property

Website text, design, graphics, branding, software, and other materials are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.

21. Prohibited Conduct

You may not misuse the Website, attempt unauthorized access, interfere with Website operation, introduce malicious software, submit fraudulent information, impersonate others, unlawfully harvest information, or use the Website for unlawful purposes.

22. Third-Party Websites

We are not responsible for third-party websites, services, representations, contracts, pricing, or performance.

23. Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

24. Limitation of Liability and Indemnification

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE WEBSITE OPERATOR AND ITS AFFILIATES, OWNERS, PERSONNEL, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM USE OF THE WEBSITE.

You agree, to the extent permitted by law, to indemnify the Website operator against claims resulting from your unlawful misuse of the Website or violation of these Terms.

25. Governing Law

Unless applicable law requires otherwise, these Terms are governed by California law.

If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain effective.

26. Changes and Contact

We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use after updated Terms are posted constitutes acceptance to the extent permitted by law.

Questions may be directed to Silver Lining Inherited Property at: