Rutledge & Co.

Terms of Service

Acceptance of the Terms of Service

This Agreement is a legally binding contract between you and Rutledge & Co. LLC (“Rutledge & Co.,” “the Company,” “we,” or “us”), our owners, partners, employees, agents, and anyone who might take over the business in the future. It governs your access to and use of our website (www.RutledgeAndCoRE.com) (“the Site”), including all materials, services, and any future versions of the Site. By using this Site, you are agreeing to our Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. By using this Site, you also agree to follow any additional rules or policies we post here. Please read them carefully before moving forward. If you do not agree with these rules, we ask that you stop using the Site immediately. 

By staying on this Site, you confirm that you are of legal age (at least 18 years old) to enter into a binding legal agreement.

If you are using this Site on behalf of a company, partnership, or any other organization:

THESE TERMS OF SERVICE CONTAIN A MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION/JURY TRIAL WAIVER PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THE USE OF ARBITRATION ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS TO RESOLVE DISPUTES, RATHER THAN JURY TRIALS OR CLASS ACTIONS. BY AGREEING TO THESE TERMS OF SERVICE AND THE ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER PROVISION, YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO BRING A LAWSUIT IN COURT.

We fully support the principles of the Fair Housing and the Equal Opportunity Act. We encourage and support a marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of:

All listings, interactions, and services provided through this Site are conducted without regard to the protected classes listed above, in accordance with the laws overseen by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the New York State Division of Human Rights.

User Account Accuracy and Communications

You are required to provide information that is accurate, complete, and current. You must also update your account details promptly to maintain their accuracy. We are entitled to rely on the information you provide as being truthful and up-to-date for all professional and legal purposes.

By registering for an account, you provide your express consent to be contacted by us. This may include receiving personalized communications from our team via email, telephone, or other messaging services.

By using this Site, you represent and warrant that you are a prospective buyer, seller, tenant, or landlord of real property with a genuine, “good faith” interest in a real estate transaction. You confirm that your interest pertains to real property located within the geographic areas where Rutledge & Co. is licensed to operate.

The Site and all related business activities are designed to be conducted electronically. You agree that all agreements, notices, and disclosures we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

Should we be required, by law or due to your specific request, to communicate or conduct transactions with you through non-electronic means (such as physical mail or paper documentation), we reserve the right to charge you additional administrative fees to cover the increased costs of processing and delivery.

Right to Modify and Update Terms of Service

These Terms of Service, the Privacy Policy, and any other agreements or clauses incorporated by reference may be updated, changed, or modified by us at any time and for any reason. We reserve the right to make these changes without prior notice to you.

We are not liable to you or any third party for any such updates, modifications, suspensions, or the removal of any content or conditions within these Terms of Service. Any such changes do not terminate or otherwise negatively impact the contractual relationship established by your use of the Site.

The most current version of these Terms of Service is always available via the “Terms of Service” link located on our homepage. We encourage you to check this page regularly and to review the Terms of Service periodically to stay informed of any updates. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms of Service.

While we reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time, any such changes or updates will not apply to any existing disputes between you and Rutledge & Co. that began before the date the revised agreement was posted or before you were otherwise notified of the changes. Any legal claim or disagreement will be governed by the specific version of the Terms of Service that was live at the time the incident in question occurred.

Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

“As-Is” Basis:

This website and all information, content, materials, and services included on or otherwise made available to you through this Site are provided by Rutledge & Co. on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of this Site or the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information (including, but not limited to, property listings, property condition, defects, square footage, tax data, or school zone boundaries).

Accuracy of Property Information:

All property listing data, including prices and availability, are subject to change, sale, or lease at any time without prior notice and is provided for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, listing data is frequently provided by third-party sources (such as MLS feeds or sellers). We do not independently verify this information and shall not be held liable for any inaccuracies, omissions, or misrepresentations therein. 

If you choose to rely on any information, content, or services found on this Site, you do so expressly at your own risk. You agree that you are solely responsible for any damage, loss, or missed opportunity (such as a lost deposit or travel expenses) that you may incur as a result of your reliance on the information provided on this platform. 

You are strongly encouraged to conduct your own independent due diligence and consult with legal, tax, or engineering professionals before entering into any real estate transaction.

Third-Party Links:

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., mortgage calculators, local government portals). We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites.

Exclusion of Damages:

To the fullest extent permitted by New York law, Rutledge & Co. LLC, its officers, employees, agents, affiliates and subsidiaries shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages arising from:

We are not responsible for any damages or injuries resulting from your use of this Site. This includes, but is not limited to, any issues caused by:

This protection applies regardless of the legal theory used, whether it is a claim for breach of contract, negligence, or any other type of lawsuit related to the operation of the Site.

In no event shall the total aggregate liability of Rutledge & Co. LLC for all claims arising out of your use of this website exceed $5.00 (or the amount paid by you to us, if any, for accessing this Site).

IF YOU ARE UNHAPPY WITH THIS SITE, THE LISTINGS, OR THE CONTENT, YOUR ONLY LEGAL REMEDY IS TO STOP USING THE SITE.

Comprehensive Indemnity

To the maximum extent permitted by law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Rutledge & Co. LLC, its affiliates, and their respective successors and assigns from any and all legal claims, liabilities, and expenses.

This protection includes, but is not limited to, damages, judgments, and reasonable attorneys’ fees arising from:

Information and Data Usage

You agree that Rutledge & Co. may collect, store, use, and share your personal information and data as outlined in our Privacy Policy. By using our services, you confirm that you have reviewed the Privacy Policy and agree to follow its terms.

In addition to the rights described in our Privacy Policy, you acknowledge and agree that we may use both the information you provide (such as your contact details or profile data) and your usage data (such as your search history, filters, and preferences). We use this data to provide our services and to analyze, enhance, and improve our real estate offerings for all users.

System Integrity and Legal Use

You are prohibited from taking any action that, in our sole discretion, imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our website infrastructure or computer systems. You may not engage in any activity that interferes with the ordinary and intended operation of the Site.

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You are strictly prohibited from accessing or using the Site in any manner that:

The Site may only be used for its intended purpose as a real estate resource. Use of the Site for any harmful or unintended purpose is strictly forbidden. We reserve the exclusive right to determine whether a user’s conduct violates these standards and to take appropriate action.

Brokerage Authority and Your Representations

In our capacity as your broker, you authorize us to review and provide you with copies of all documents related to potential real estate transactions. This includes, but is not limited to, home inspection reports and other due diligence materials.

By using our Services, you represent and warrant that:

To ensure the professional management of your search and to protect our relationships with property owners, you also agree to the following:

Notice Regarding Audio and Video Surveillance

Please be advised that properties shown by Rutledge & Co. may be equipped with security cameras and audio recording devices (such as Ring, Nest, or other smart home systems). Under New York law, unauthorized recording of audio can carry legal implications.

For Buyers:

You should assume that any conversation held inside or on the perimeter of a property may be recorded. We advise all clients to refrain from discussing offer prices, negotiation strategies, or sensitive personal information while on-site at a property.

For Sellers:

If you utilize surveillance equipment, you are responsible for ensuring your use of such devices complies with New York’s eavesdropping and privacy laws. We strongly recommend disclosing the presence of recording devices to all visitors.

Prohibited Activities and Site Security

To ensure the integrity of our services and the protection of our data, you agree to the following restrictions:

You may not use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated tools to access the Site or extract data. This includes the collection of email addresses or any other information available on the Site.

You are strictly prohibited from copying, redistributing, or retransmitting any information or data obtained from this Site. The only permitted exception to this rule is when you are sharing information about an individual exclusive property specifically for the purpose of considering its purchase, sale, or lease (e.g., sending a listing to a spouse or a financial advisor). Under no circumstances may you copy or redistribute listings in bulk or for any commercial purpose.

You are prohibited from using the Site to transmit unsolicited advertising, “junk mail,” “spam,” or “chain letters.”

You may not “frame” any part of this Site or link to it in a way that suggests a partnership, affiliation, or endorsement by Rutledge & Co. that does not exist.

You may not misrepresent your identity or falsely claim an affiliation with any person or entity while using the Site.

You are prohibited from reverse-engineering, decompiling, or attempting to discover the source code of any software or applications used on the Site. You may not bypass or circumvent any security measures intended to limit access to specific areas or content.

You may not upload or transmit any harmful, deceptive, or disruptive code, such as viruses, spyware, or adware, that could negatively impact the Site, our systems, or our users.

You are prohibited from posting any content that infringes on patents, trademarks, copyrights (see our DMCA Policy), or the privacy and publicity rights of others. Your content must not violate any laws or contractual duties. You may not post content that you know to be false, misleading, or inaccurate; is unlawful, threatening, abusive, harassing, or defamatory; is obscene, vulgar, pornographic, or contains nudity; or promotes bigotry, racism, or harm against any individual or group. We reserve the right to remove any content we deem “inappropriate” at our sole discretion. You may not post confidential information or anything that could give rise to civil or criminal liability. Any content that conflicts with these Terms of Service may be removed without notice.

Nature of Relationship

The relationship between you and Rutledge & Co. under these Terms of Service is strictly that of independent contractors. Your use of the Site does not establish any agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship between us.

Neither party has the authority, whether express or implied, to bind the other to any legal obligation or to make any promises, warranties, or representations on the other’s behalf regarding any matter.

Parental Control Notice

In compliance with federal law, we are notifying you that parental control protections, including computer hardware, software, and filtering services, are commercially available. These tools are designed to help you limit access to online material that may be harmful to minors.

If you are interested in exploring these protections, the Federal Trade Commission provides a comprehensive guide on parental controls for various devices, including smartphones, gaming consoles, and home networks: https://consumer.ftc.gov/identity-theft-and-online-security/protecting-kids-online

Please be advised that we do not endorse, support, or guarantee any of the specific products or services listed on the aforementioned site.

Term and Termination

These Terms of Service remain in full force and effect as long as you access the Site or maintain an account. The agreement only ends when terminated in accordance with this section. We may, at any time and for any reason, terminate your access to the Site or close your Account. This action will be taken in consistency with local, state, federal, and relevant agency laws and rules (such as Fair Housing and REBNY guidelines).

We reserve the sole right to determine whether your conduct has violated these Terms of Service or has otherwise harmed, or threatened to harm, the reputation, rights, property, or safety of Rutledge & Co., our users, or any third party. You agree that we will not be liable to you or any third party for any termination of your account or your access to the services.

Restrictions for Real Estate Professionals

Any licensed real estate professional (including brokers and salespersons) who wishes to use the property listings on this Site for their own clients must first enter into a formal co-brokerage agreement with us.

We grant the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), the REBNY Listing Service (RLS), the National Association of Realtors (NAR), The Long Island Board of Realtors (LIBOR), OneKey MLS, along with their authorized representatives, the right to access this Site. This access is strictly for the purpose of ensuring compliance with our Terms of Service, the REBNY Universal Co-Brokerage Agreement (UCBA), the OneKey MLS Participant Agreement, and any other applicable RLS or multiple listing system (MLS) policies.

Rutledge & Co. reserves the right to deny or terminate Site access to any real estate agent at our discretion, except where such access is required for the compliance verification purposes mentioned above.

No individual or entity, including licensed real estate agents, may use our listings for commercial or marketing purposes without authorization. This includes, but is not limited to:

Payment Terms and Pricing

You agree to pay all amounts due to Rutledge & Co. LLC as outlined in our statements or as otherwise agreed upon within the Services. We reserve the right to change the pricing for any portion of our services at any time. Any such changes will be effective upon notice to you. All prices exclude taxes. You are responsible for paying any applicable sales, use, or value-added taxes. Neither party is responsible for the income taxes of the other. For any payments not received by the due date, we reserve the right to charge a late penalty. This penalty is calculated at a rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum, compounded monthly, or the maximum rate permitted by law (whichever is lower). This fee covers the administrative costs associated with our collection efforts.

Payments must be made through the methods we designate, which may include a third-party payment service provider. You may be required to create an account with them and agree to their specific terms of service and privacy policy. You may be subject to their independent vetting process. We are not a party to your agreement with the payment service provider and hold no liability for their services or policies.

Third-Party Rights

These Terms of Service are established for the benefit of our Company, our affiliates, subsidiaries, vendors, and suppliers, as well as the respective officers, directors, agents, and licensors of each. Each of the entities and individuals mentioned above is intentionally granted the right to assert and enforce these Terms of Service directly against you. This ensures that the protections afforded to the Company under this agreement extend to the various parties who help us provide our services and data.

We reserve the right to delegate or subcontract any portion of our services to third-party providers to ensure the best possible functionality for our users. We may make certain third-party applications or services available through our Site. These products may come with their own separate licenses and terms provided by their respective owners. If you choose to access or use a third-party product through our services, you do so at your own risk. You acknowledge that our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy do not apply to your interactions with those third-party sites or services.

You expressly relieve Rutledge & Co. from any and all liability arising from your use of any third-party product. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, safety, or quality of these external services. Our Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not under our control. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any linked site. We strongly encourage you to review the terms of service for any third-party website you visit.

Accessibility Statement

We are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to satisfy our legal and ethical obligations.

We take the following measures to ensure the accessibility of our Site and services:

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our Site. If you encounter any barriers or have difficulty accessing any part of our site, please let us know immediately:

We aim to respond to accessibility inquiries within 2 business days and will work with you to provide the information or transaction you seek through an alternative communication method.

While we strive to ensure our Site is accessible, please note that we do not control the accessibility of third-party content (such as embedded maps, social media feeds, or external property management portals) that may be linked or integrated into our services.

To improve your experience, we recommend using the latest versions of your web browser and assistive technology (such as screen readers). Our Site is designed to be compatible with standard screen readers, keyboard-only navigation and browser-based zoom and text-scaling features.

Intellectual Property Rights

All materials and content on this Site are either owned by or licensed to Rutledge & Co. LLC. This includes, but is not limited to:

We reserve all rights to the Site and its content that are not explicitly granted to you in these Terms of Service. No part of the Site may be copied, reproduced, or used for any purpose without our express written permission.

You are strictly bound by all applicable intellectual property laws (including copyright, trademark, and patent laws). Any unauthorized use of our proprietary materials may result in legal action.

Licenses and Content Rights

Our License to You. Subject to your compliance with these Terms of Service, Rutledge & Co. LLC grants you a limited, personal, non-commercial, and non-transferable license to access and use our services. You may not sell access to our Site or use our data for any business purpose of your own.

Your License to Us. When you upload or submit content to our Site (such as profile information, feedback, or search data), you grant us a perpetual, worldwide, and royalty-free license to use, modify, reproduce, and distribute that content. This allows us to maintain, support, and improve our real estate services. You also grant other users of the Site a license to view your content as intended by the platform’s features.

Content Rights. You retain ownership of your original content. However, you represent and warrant that you have the legal right to provide this content to us and that doing so does not violate the privacy, intellectual property, or contract rights of any third party.

Our services utilize Google Maps and Microsoft Bing Maps. Your use of these features is subject to the respective Terms of Service and Privacy Policies of Google and Microsoft. We do not control these third-party services and are not responsible for their content or data practices.

Trademarks

The name Rutledge & Co. LLC, our logos, slogans, and designs (collectively, the “Marks”) are our exclusive property. You are strictly prohibited from using these Marks without our express, prior written consent. Any other names, logos, or product slogans displayed on the Site are the trademarks of their respective owners. You agree not to challenge their ownership or attempt to register any marks that are confusingly similar to ours or theirs.

Nothing in these Terms of Service or your use of the Site grants you any ownership, title, or right to our intellectual property. Any permitted use of our Marks by you will be done solely for our benefit.

We value your input, but to avoid future legal disputes, you agree that if you provide us with any feedback (suggestions, improvements, or ideas), you automatically assign all rights, title, and interest in that feedback to Rutledge & Co. You waive all claims to payment, royalties, or credit for such ideas. We are free to use your feedback to improve our services without any obligation to you.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

You are strictly prohibited from using any content on this Site in a manner that violates any local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, the governing rules of:

You are forbidden from accessing, attempting to access, or tampering with any areas of the Site or our backend services that you are not explicitly authorized to use.

You may not alter, modify, or tamper with any information found on or obtained from the Site. This ensures the accuracy and integrity of our property data for all users.

Governing Law and International Use

By accessing this Site, you acknowledge and agree that these Terms of Service, and any matters arising from your use of the Site, are governed by and shall be interpreted under the laws of the State of New York.

If you choose to access this Site from locations outside of the United States, you do so on your own initiative and are solely responsible for complying with all applicable local laws. Rutledge & Co. makes no representation or warranty that the materials, property listings, or services contained on this Site are appropriate, legal, or available for use in locations outside the United States. By accessing this Site, you acknowledge and agree that these Terms of Service and your use of the website will be governed by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any legal evaluation of this Site or its content will be conducted exclusively under U.S. legal standards.

This legal standard applies regardless of any “conflict of laws” principles that might otherwise suggest the laws of a different jurisdiction should apply. Essentially, you agree that New York law is the sole authority for this Agreement, no matter where you are located or where you are accessing the Site from.

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Jury Trial Waiver, and Class Action Waiver

PLEASE REVIEW THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. It requires you to resolve disputes through arbitration and limits your right to seek relief in a court of law.

Mandatory Binding Arbitration

You and Rutledge & Co. agree that any disputes arising from your relationship with us, including issues related to these Terms of Service, your use of our services, or privacy and publicity rights, will be resolved exclusively through binding, individual arbitration. This process will be conducted by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its specific rules, applying New York law. If the AAA cannot schedule a hearing within 160 days, either party may choose to have the case handled by JAMS (Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services).

Waiver of Jury Trial 

By agreeing to arbitration, both you and the Company expressly waive the right to a trial by jury. You acknowledge that arbitration is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act. Please be aware that the right to “discovery” (obtaining evidence) and the right to appeal are more restricted in arbitration than in a traditional court case.

No Class Actions

All claims must be brought in your individual capacity. You agree that neither you nor the Company will participate in a class-action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration. You specifically waive your right to act as a class representative or to join any “private attorney general” or representative legal action involving others.

Exceptions and Judgments

As noted in the section below, the Company may still seek an immediate court injunction to protect its intellectual property or confidential information. An arbitrator’s decision is final, and any court with jurisdiction may enter a judgment based on that decision. However, the arbitrator is strictly bound by these Terms of Service and cannot award damages or remedies that conflict with this agreement.

Equitable Relief

You acknowledge that any breach or threatened violation of our intellectual property rights, or the unauthorized use of our confidential and proprietary information, would cause Rutledge & Co. immediate and irreparable harm that money alone could not repair. Consequently, we are entitled to seek an injunction (a court order) to stop such violations and enforce these Terms of Service. While most disputes must be resolved through the arbitration process mentioned above, we reserve the right to bypass arbitration temporarily to seek immediate, “equitable” relief from a court. This includes seeking temporary restraining orders or preliminary injunctions to protect our property and rights while a final decision in arbitration is pending. For the purposes of any such legal action, you voluntarily and permanently agree to the authority and jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located within the State of New York. You waive any objection to these courts handling such matters, regardless of where you are located.

Section Headings and Interpretation

The headings and titles used throughout these Terms of Service are included solely for ease of reference and organization. They carry no legal weight and should not be used to define, limit, or interpret the actual meaning or intent of the sections themselves.

Whenever the word “including” is used in this agreement, it is understood to mean “including, but not limited to.” Any list of examples following this term is illustrative and does not represent an exhaustive or complete list.

Entire Agreement and No Waiver

These Terms of Service represent the final and legally binding agreement between you and Rutledge & Co. regarding the subject matter herein. This document supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, whether oral or written, and serves as the definitive record of our agreement.

The clauses herein are severable in that if a court of competent jurisdiction holds that any part of these Terms of Service is invalid or unenforceable the remainder of these Terms of Service remains in full force and effect.

Any failure or delay by Rutledge & Co. in exercising a right or requiring strict compliance with any provision of these Terms of Service does not constitute a waiver of that right. Should we elect not to act on a specific breach or default, we retain the full authority to enforce all terms, conditions, and covenants at any time in the future for both past and subsequent occurrences.

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If you have any comments, questions or complaints regarding these Terms of Service, the Privacy Policy, the Standard Operating Procedures, or this website, please contact us at ioannis@rutledgeandcore.com or at Rutledge & Co. LLC, 195 Montague St, Ste 1427, Brooklyn, NY, 11201.

Effective: May 14, 2026

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