Terms of Service

Welcome to Watauga Lake Living (wataugalakeliving.com), operated by The Braun Group LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

About Our Services

Watauga Lake Living is a local business directory and real estate resource for the Watauga Lake area of Tennessee. Our services include:

• Local business directory listings (restaurants, activities, services, vacation rentals)
• Real estate property search and market information
• Community profiles and neighborhood information
• Newsletter and email communications
• SMS/text message communications (see SMS Terms)
• Contact forms and inquiry handling

User Accounts

Some features require creating an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account. We use passwordless (magic link) authentication. You must provide accurate information when creating an account and keep it up to date.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use our services for any unlawful purpose
• Submit false, misleading, or inaccurate information
• Attempt to access restricted areas of the website without authorization
• Interfere with the proper functioning of our services
• Scrape, harvest, or collect data from our website without permission
• Submit spam, unsolicited messages, or inappropriate content through our forms

Business Listings & Reviews

Business listings on our directory are provided for informational purposes. While we strive to keep information accurate, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any listing. Users may submit reviews of listed businesses. Reviews must be honest, based on genuine experience, and comply with our review guidelines. We reserve the right to moderate or remove reviews that violate these terms.

Real Estate Information

Real estate listings and market data are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute real estate advice. MLS data is provided by the Northeast Tennessee Association of REALTORS and may not reflect all available properties. Buyer/Buyer's Agent should verify all information independently. Property details, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice.

SMS/Text Message Communications

By opting in to receive text messages from us, you agree to the terms outlined in our SMS Terms & Conditions. Key points include:

• Program name: Watauga Lake Living SMS Alerts, operated by The Braun Group LLC
• You must provide explicit consent by checking an opt-in checkbox before receiving messages
• Message frequency varies; typically 1-5 messages per month
• Message and data rates may apply
• You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message
• Reply HELP for assistance or contact us at info@wataugalakeliving.com or (423) 525-9252
• Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages
• View our Privacy Policy for information on how your data is used

Email & Newsletter Communications

By subscribing to our newsletter or providing your email through our forms, you consent to receiving email communications from us. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email or by adjusting your preferences on your account page.

Intellectual Property

All content on Watauga Lake Living, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of The Braun Group LLC or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. MLS data is used under license from the Northeast Tennessee Association of REALTORS.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Braun Group LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services. Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us or email info@wataugalakeliving.com.