Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the website at culpeperdeckbuilders.com(the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Site. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site.

2. Nature of Service

Culpeper Deck Builders is a lead generation and referral service. We operate as an online platform that connects homeowners in the Virginia Piedmont region with independent, licensed deck building professionals. We provide general information about deck building, repair, composite decking, staining, screened-in porches, and related services.

Culpeper Deck Builders does not perform construction work of any kind. We are not a licensed contractor. We do not employ the contractors we refer, and we are not a party to any agreement between you and any contractor. The contractors you may be connected with through this Site are independent businesses operating under their own licenses, insurance, and terms.

Submitting a contact form or requesting an estimate through this Site does not constitute a contract for services. All project agreements, pricing, timelines, warranties, and other terms are established separately and directly between you and the contractor you choose to engage.

3. No Warranty on Contractor Services

We do not guarantee, warrant, or make representations about the quality, timeliness, workmanship, licensing status, or outcomes of any contractor referred through this Site. While we endeavor to connect homeowners with reputable professionals, we do not conduct background checks, license verification, or ongoing monitoring of referred contractors.

Any pricing information, cost estimates, or project timelines provided on this Site are general guidance only and are intended for informational purposes. Actual costs and schedules vary significantly based on site conditions, material availability, local regulations, project scope, and contractor pricing. Do not rely on information from this Site as a substitute for a formal written estimate from a licensed contractor.

THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

4. User Obligations

By using this Site, you agree to:

• Provide accurate information. All information you submit through forms, chat, or other means must be truthful, accurate, and not misleading.
• Verify contractor credentials independently. Before hiring any contractor, you are responsible for verifying their license, insurance coverage, references, and any other qualifications required in your jurisdiction.
• Obtain required permits. You are responsible for ensuring that all required building permits and approvals are obtained before commencing any construction project. Consult your local building department for requirements.
• Use the Site lawfully. You may not use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in any manner that violates these Terms or applicable law.
• Refrain from automated access or scraping. You may not use bots, scrapers, spiders, or other automated tools to access, index, or collect data from the Site without our prior written consent.
• Refrain from harmful submissions. You may not submit spam, fake inquiries, malicious content, or anything intended to harm Culpeper Deck Builders, contractors, or other users.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, articles, guides, images, graphics, logos, and code — is the property of Culpeper Deck Builders or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable United States and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. You may view and print individual pages from the Site for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, publish, modify, create derivative works from, or use Site content for any commercial purpose without the prior written consent of Culpeper Deck Builders.

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CULPEPER DECK BUILDERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SITE, ITS CONTENT, OR ANY CONTRACTOR SERVICES. THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

• Damages arising from reliance on information published on the Site
• Contractor non-performance, defective workmanship, or project delays
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Any other matter relating to the Site or contractor services

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00 USD), REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION OR BASIS OF THE CLAIM.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Culpeper Deck Buildersand its operators, affiliates, agents, and representatives from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Site in violation of these Terms; (b) your submission of false or misleading information; (c) your interactions with any contractor referred through the Site; or (d) your violation of any applicable law or third-party rights.

8. Dispute Resolution & Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions.

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Culpeper County, Virginia. By using the Site, you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts and waive any objection to venue in those courts.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at our sole discretion. Reasons for termination may include, but are not limited to, violation of these Terms, abusive conduct toward contractors or our team, or submission of fraudulent inquiries. Termination does not limit any other rights or remedies available to us.

10. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if it cannot be so modified, it will be severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

11. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Culpeper Deck Builders with respect to your use of the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, or warranties, whether written or oral, regarding the Site.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. If you do not agree with the updated Terms, you must stop using the Site.

13. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: