Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

EastTexasLakes.com (the "Site") is operated by EastTexasLakes.com ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Who May Use the Site

The Site is intended for users in the United States who are at least 13 years of age. By using the Site, you represent that you meet these requirements.

3. Nature of the Site

EastTexasLakes.com is an independent content and advertising platform focused on lakes in the East Texas region. We publish editorial content, lake guides, property-related information, and host third-party advertisements. We are not a real estate brokerage, financial advisor, legal advisor, or government agency. Nothing on this Site constitutes professional advice of any kind.

4. Accuracy of Content

We make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of content published on the Site, but information about lakes, properties, regulations, water levels, fishing conditions, business hours, prices, and other local details can change without notice. We do not warrant that any content on the Site is accurate, complete, current, or free from errors.

If you notice an error, please email info@easttexaslakes.com with "Content Correction" in the subject line.

5. Property Listings and Real Estate Information

The Site may include information about real estate, property search tools, links to third-party listing portals, and featured placements from real estate brokers and agents. This information:

• Is not an offer to sell, buy, or lease real estate
• May not reflect current pricing, availability, or property condition
• Does not establish an agency relationship between EastTexasLakes.com and any visitor
• Should be verified directly with a licensed real estate professional before you rely on it

Featured broker placements are paid advertisements. Their inclusion on the Site does not constitute an endorsement by EastTexasLakes.com of any particular broker, agent, or property.

6. Third-Party Links and Content

The Site contains links to third-party websites and services (including real estate portals, government resources, and advertiser sites). We do not control these external sites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or practices. Links are provided for your convenience only.

7. Advertisements

The Site displays advertisements from Google AdSense and directly-placed advertisers. We do not endorse, warrant, or assume responsibility for any product, service, or representation made by advertisers. Any transactions you enter into with advertisers are solely between you and the advertiser.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on EastTexasLakes.com — including text, articles, guides, graphics, photographs (except those clearly attributed to third parties), logos, page layouts, and the underlying code — is the property of EastTexasLakes.com or its licensors and is protected by U.S. copyright and trademark laws.

You may:

• View, print, and share reasonable portions of the content for personal, non-commercial use
• Link to individual pages on the Site, provided the link is not misleading or used to imply a relationship we have not approved
• Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution for journalism, commentary, or research

You may not:

• Republish, redistribute, or repost substantial portions of our content without written permission
• Scrape, harvest, or systematically collect data from the Site using automated tools
• Use our content to train AI models or machine learning systems without written permission
• Frame, mirror, or otherwise present our content as your own
• Use the EastTexasLakes.com name, logo, or branding without written permission

9. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
• Attempt to interfere with the Site's operation, security, or availability
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, its infrastructure, or related systems
• Impersonate any person or misrepresent your affiliation with any entity
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Harass or harm other users or EastTexasLakes.com personnel

10. User Submissions

If you send us feedback, content suggestions, corrections, or other materials (via email or otherwise), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, edit, and publish that material in connection with the Site. Do not send us anything you consider confidential or proprietary.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, EastTexasLakes.com, its owners, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site, including but not limited to lost profits, lost data, or damages resulting from reliance on content published on the Site.

Our total liability for any claim arising out of or related to these Terms or the Site shall not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars ($100).

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless EastTexasLakes.com and its owners, contributors, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your violation of these Terms, your misuse of the Site, or your violation of any third-party rights.

14. Changes to the Site and Terms

We may modify, update, or discontinue any portion of the Site at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms from time to time. Changes are effective when posted to this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Governing Law and Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or the Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Hopkins County, Texas, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

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