Terms of use
Effective Date: Janauary 1, 2026
Welcome to the website of Southwest Montana REALTORS® (“Association,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of www.swmtrealtors.com (the “Website”), including any content, features, services, tools, member portals, or materials offered through the Website.
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
1. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms at any time in our discretion. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. You are responsible for reviewing these Terms periodically.
2. Use of the Website
You may use this Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. The Website is intended to provide information and services related to the programs, education, events, governance, and operations of Southwest Montana REALTORS®.
You agree not to use the Website:
- In any way that violates applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations;
- To transmit spam, unsolicited promotional materials, or other unauthorized solicitations;
- To impersonate any person or entity, including Association staff or leadership;
- To interfere with the proper functioning or security of the Website;
- To attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, servers, or databases.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Website at any time if we believe a user has violated these Terms or engaged in conduct harmful to the Association or its members.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website—including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, downloads, and design elements—is owned by or licensed to Southwest Montana REALTORS® and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may access and use the Website for your personal and professional use in connection with your membership or participation in the Association. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, republish, or commercially exploit any Website content without our prior written permission, except as expressly permitted by law.
All trademarks, service marks, and logos displayed on the Website are the property of the Association or their respective owners. Unauthorized use is prohibited.
4. Member Accounts and Security (If Applicable)
Certain portions of the Website may require registration or login credentials. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your username and password and for all activities conducted under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or security breach.
We reserve the right to disable any account at any time if we believe these Terms have been violated.
5. User Submissions and Interactive Features
If the Website allows users to submit content (such as forms, comments, or other materials), you agree that:
- You are solely responsible for any content you submit.
- You represent that you own or have permission to submit such content.
- By submitting content, you grant Southwest Montana REALTORS® a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute the content solely in connection with the operation of the Website and the Association’s programs and services.
We reserve the right to remove or refuse any user content that violates these Terms or applicable laws.
6. Links to Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of those websites. Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their terms.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and all content and services provided through it are offered on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Southwest Montana REALTORS® makes no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, regarding the Website, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, reliability, availability, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Southwest Montana REALTORS®, its officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of—or inability to use—the Website or any content or services provided through it.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Southwest Montana REALTORS® and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising out of your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Website.
10. Governing Law and Venue
These Terms and any disputes arising from your use of the Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Montana, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Any legal action or proceeding related to these Terms or the Website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in the State of Montana, and you consent to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts.
11. Severability and Waiver
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
12. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Southwest Montana REALTORS® regarding your use of the Website and supersede any prior or contemporaneous agreements or understandings.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:
Southwest Montana REALTORS®
4020 Valley Commons Dr, Unit 1
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 585-0033