Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: June 1, 2025
Last Updated: June 1, 2025
Agreement to Terms
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Start1031 website located at start1031.com (the "Service") operated by Start1031 LLC ("us," "we," or "our").
By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, then you may not access the Service.
Description of Service
Start1031 provides educational content and information about 1031 exchanges and connects users with qualified 1031 exchange professionals. Our Service is currently offered free of charge to users.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. Additionally, when using this website's particular services, you shall be subject to any posted guidelines or rules applicable to such services.
Educational Information Only
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. 1031 exchanges are complex financial transactions that involve significant risks and should only be undertaken with proper professional guidance.
You acknowledge that:
- 1031 exchanges can be risky and financially complex processes
- You should consult with qualified legal, tax, and financial professionals before making any decisions
- We strongly recommend proceeding with caution and obtaining proper professional advice
- Individual circumstances vary, and what works for one person may not be appropriate for another
Use License
Permission is granted to temporarily access the materials on Start1031's website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:
- Modify or copy the materials
- Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial)
- Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the website
- Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
- Scrape, extract, or harvest data from the website using automated tools or bots
Permitted Use: You may link to our content with proper attribution, and we welcome such references to our educational materials.
This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by us at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.
Professional Referrals and Connections
We may connect you with 1031 exchange professionals and service providers. You understand and agree that:
- We validate professionals based on user feedback and internal mechanisms, but we make no guarantees about their qualifications, performance, or suitability for your specific needs
- We are not liable for the quality, accuracy, or completeness of services provided by any referred professionals
- Any relationships, agreements, or transactions you enter into with referred professionals are solely between you and them
- We may receive compensation from professionals for referrals, though this does not influence our educational content
- You are responsible for conducting your own due diligence before engaging any professional services
Prohibited Uses
You may not use our Service:
- For any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to unlawful acts
- To violate any international, federal, state, or local laws or regulations
- To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent
- To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the company, a company employee, another user, or any other person or entity
- To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the website
- To scrape, extract, or harvest data using automated tools, bots, or similar data gathering methods
- To use the Service in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the site
User Content and Conduct
Currently, our website does not allow user-generated content. Should this change in the future, additional terms will apply and be communicated to users.
Intellectual Property Rights
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Start1031 LLC and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.
Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices.
Disclaimers
The information on this website is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, this Company:
- Excludes all representations and warranties relating to this website and its contents
- Excludes all liability for damages arising out of or in connection with your use of this website
No Professional Relationship: Use of this website does not create an attorney-client, accountant-client, or any other professional relationship between you and Start1031 LLC or any referred professionals.
No Guarantee of Results: We make no representations or warranties regarding the success of any 1031 exchange or the performance of any referred professionals.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Start1031 LLC, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the Service.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Start1031 LLC and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees).
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted in Texas, and judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Future Services
We reserve the right to introduce paid services, subscription plans, or transaction facilitation services in the future. Any such services will be subject to additional terms and conditions that will be presented to users at the time of introduction.
Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service, and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have between us regarding the Service.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Start1031 LLC
Email: office@start1031.com
Website: start1031.com
*These Terms and Conditions are effective as of the date listed above and apply to all users of the Start1031 website and services.*