Terms and Conditions

Interpretation and Definitions

Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:

• Company (referred to as either the “Company,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our”) refers to Bowie Fence and Deck.
• Service refers to the Website and the lead generation, referral, and informational services provided through it.
• Website refers to Bowie Fence and Deck, accessible at bowiefencedeck.com.
• Business Partners refers to independent local fence contractors, deck contractors, home improvement contractors, and other service providers who may receive inquiries submitted through the Website.
• Terms and Conditions (also referred to as “Terms”) means these Terms and Conditions governing Your use of the Service.
• You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company or other legal entity on behalf of which that individual is accessing or using the Service.

Acknowledgment

These Terms and Conditions govern Your access to and use of the Service and constitute an agreement between You and the Company. Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned upon Your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website.

By accessing or using the Service, submitting a request, or otherwise using the Website, You agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If You do not agree with any part of these Terms, You should not use the Service. Your use of the Service is also subject to Our Privacy Policy. Please review the Privacy Policy before submitting Personal Data or using the Service.

Nature of the Service

Bowie Fence and Deck operates as a local marketing, lead generation, and referral website that helps homeowners and property owners connect with independent local fence, deck, and home improvement contractors.

Bowie Fence and Deck is not itself the contractor performing fence, deck, repair, replacement, installation, or other construction work unless expressly stated otherwise.

When You submit a request through the Service, the information You provide may be shared with one or more independent Business Partners who may contact You regarding Your project, provide estimates, schedule consultations, or offer services. Any construction, installation, repair, replacement, maintenance, or other work performed at Your property is performed by the independent contractor You choose to hire. Any estimate, agreement, contract, warranty, payment arrangement, or other service relationship is between You and the contractor performing the work. Bowie Fence and Deck is not a party to that agreement unless expressly stated in writing.

Independent Contractor Disclosure

Business Partners receiving inquiries through the Website are independent businesses. They are not employees, agents, representatives, partners, or joint ventures of Bowie Fence and Deck unless specifically stated otherwise. The Company does not control the day-to-day operations, work methods, employees, subcontractors, pricing, scheduling, materials, warranties, or workmanship of independent contractors.

You are responsible for reviewing and verifying any contractor You choose to hire, including, as applicable:

• Licensing
• Insurance
• References
• Estimates
• Contracts
• Materials
• Project scope
• Warranties
• Permits
• Payment terms
• Scheduling

The decision to hire a contractor is solely between You and that contractor.

Service Requests and Communications

When You submit a service request through the Website, You authorize Bowie Fence and Deck and/or one or more independent Business Partners assisting with Your inquiry to contact You regarding Your project. Contact may occur by:

• Telephone
• Text message
• Email
• Other electronic communication

Message and data rates may apply depending on Your mobile service provider. Submitting a request does not obligate You to purchase any service or hire any contractor.

Estimates, Pricing, and Project Information

Any pricing, cost ranges, project timelines, material descriptions, or service information displayed on the Website is provided for general informational purposes only. Actual project costs may vary depending on factors including, but not limited to:

• Property conditions
• Project size
• Materials selected
• Fence or deck type
• Design requirements
• Accessibility
• Site preparation
• Removal of existing structures
• Permit requirements
• Labor costs
• Local building requirements
• Contractor availability
• Additional work discovered during the project

Specific pricing, scope of work, scheduling, materials, warranties, and payment terms should be confirmed directly with the contractor performing the work. Information displayed on the Website does not constitute a binding estimate, quote, contract, or guarantee.

Contractor Qualifications

Bowie Fence and Deck may attempt to connect users with local service providers based on location, service type, availability, and other factors. However, unless expressly stated otherwise, the Company does not guarantee or independently certify the licensing, insurance, qualifications, background, reputation, experience, financial condition, availability, or legal compliance of any Business Partner. Contractor licensing and insurance requirements vary by jurisdiction and type of work. You are responsible for determining whether a contractor satisfies any licensing, insurance, registration, permit, or other requirements applicable to Your project.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED TO YOU ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITH ALL FAULTS AND DEFECTS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. To the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, the Company, on its own behalf and on behalf of its affiliates, licensors, service providers, and their respective representatives, expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise. This includes, without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, and any warranties arising from course of dealing, course of performance, usage, or trade practice.

Without limiting the foregoing, the Company makes no warranty or representation that:

• The Service will meet Your requirements.
• The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
• Information presented through the Website will always be complete, accurate, current, or reliable.
• A particular contractor will be available for Your project.
• You will receive a particular number of estimates or responses.
• Any Business Partner will provide a particular price, timeline, service, or result.
• Any contractor’s workmanship, materials, warranties, licensing, insurance, or performance will meet Your expectations.
• Errors or defects in the Website will be corrected.
• The Website will be free of viruses, malware, harmful code, or other potentially damaging components.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations on statutory consumer rights. Where such exclusions are prohibited, these provisions will apply only to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

Contractor Work and Services

The Company does not supervise, direct, control, or perform work completed by independent Business Partners. The Company is not responsible for:

• Contractor acts or omissions
• Workmanship
• Construction defects
• Property damage
• Personal injuries
• Delays
• Scheduling issues
• Permit violations
• Code compliance
• Materials
• Product defects
• Pricing disputes
• Payment disputes
• Warranty claims
• Contractor representations
• Subcontractors
• Cleanup
• Project abandonment
• Failure to complete work
• Any other issue arising from services provided by an independent contractor

Any dispute arising from services performed by a Business Partner should be addressed directly between You and that Business Partner.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Bowie Fence and Deck and its owners, affiliates, representatives, service providers, and suppliers will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to Your use of the Service. This includes, without limitation, damages related to:

• Loss of profits
• Loss of business opportunities
• Loss of data
• Property damage
• Personal injury
• Loss of privacy
• Business interruption
• Contractor services
• Contractor disputes
• Delayed or incomplete projects
• Reliance on information presented through the Website

This limitation applies even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages. To the extent permitted by law, the Company’s total liability arising out of or relating to Your use of the Website or Service will not exceed the greater of the amount You paid directly to the Company for use of the Service or one hundred U.S. dollars ($100). Because homeowners typically do not pay Bowie Fence and Deck directly for using the Website or submitting an inquiry, this limitation may result in a maximum liability of $100 where permitted by law. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where doing so would be prohibited by applicable law.

“AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” Disclaimer

The Website and Service are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. Information displayed on the Website, including service descriptions, pricing ranges, timelines, service areas, project examples, contractor availability, and general home improvement information, may change without notice. Specific pricing, scheduling, scope, warranties, materials, and project conditions must be confirmed directly with the contractor providing the estimate or performing the work.

Website Content

The content of the Website is provided for general informational and marketing purposes. While We may attempt to keep Website information accurate and current, We do not guarantee that all content is complete, current, error-free, or applicable to every property or project. You should not rely solely on Website content when making construction, structural, financial, legal, permitting, or safety decisions. Questions regarding Your specific project should be addressed with the contractor performing the work and, where appropriate, qualified professionals or local authorities.

Photos, Project Examples, and Illustrations

Photos, images, renderings, project examples, and other visual materials appearing on the Website may be used for illustrative or informational purposes. Unless expressly identified otherwise, an image appearing on the Website should not necessarily be interpreted as representing work performed directly by Bowie Fence and Deck. Actual materials, colors, designs, finishes, dimensions, layouts, and completed projects may differ from examples shown on the Website.

Permits, Codes, and Property Requirements

Fence and deck projects may be subject to local building codes, zoning requirements, homeowners association requirements, property line restrictions, utility requirements, setback rules, permits, inspections, or other regulations. Responsibility for determining and satisfying these requirements should be established between You and the contractor You hire. You should confirm who is responsible for permits, inspections, utility markings, surveys, homeowners association approvals, and related requirements before work begins.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the Website and its original content, design elements, text, graphics, branding, logos, and other materials are owned by or licensed to Bowie Fence and Deck and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may view and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, republish, or commercially exploit Website content without prior written authorization except as permitted by law.

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Website:

• For any unlawful purpose
• To submit false, fraudulent, or misleading information
• To impersonate another person or entity
• To interfere with the security or operation of the Website
• To introduce malware, viruses, or harmful code
• To attempt unauthorized access to Website systems
• To scrape or systematically collect Website information without authorization
• To use automated systems in a manner that places an unreasonable burden on the Website
• To interfere with another person’s use of the Service

We reserve the right to restrict access to users who violate these Terms.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to websites, platforms, or services operated by third parties. These third-party websites are not owned or controlled by Bowie Fence and Deck. We do not control and are not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy policies, business practices, or services. Your use of any third-party website is subject to that third party’s own terms and policies.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate Your ability to access the Service, without prior notice, if We reasonably believe You have violated these Terms, misused the Website, engaged in fraudulent activity, attempted to compromise Website security, or otherwise used the Service unlawfully. Upon termination, Your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

Governing Law

These Terms and Your use of the Service will be governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Your use of the Service may also be subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Dispute Resolution

If You have a concern or dispute relating specifically to the Bowie Fence and Deck Website or Service, You agree to first attempt to resolve the matter informally by contacting Us. Disputes relating to work performed by an independent contractor, including workmanship, payments, contracts, warranties, property damage, scheduling, or project performance, should generally be addressed directly with the contractor responsible for that work.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision will be interpreted or modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable where possible. The remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Waiver

The failure of the Company to enforce any provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision. A waiver of one breach will not constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with Our Privacy Policy and any other policies or notices posted on the Website, constitute the agreement between You and the Company regarding Your use of the Service. Any separate construction or service agreement between You and an independent contractor is governed by the terms of that separate agreement and is not part of these Terms.

Changes to These Terms and Conditions

We may modify or replace these Terms from time to time. When changes are made, We will post the revised Terms on this page and update the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after revised Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If You do not agree with the revised Terms, You should discontinue use of the Website.

Contact Us

If You have questions about these Terms and Conditions, You can contact Bowie Fence and Deck:

• Phone: (240) 334-6198
• Website: bowiefencedeck.com
• Location: Bowie, Maryland 20720