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Terms of Service

Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms”) carefully before using the Clearstep Homes website at clearstephomes.com or submitting any information to us. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Victory Investment Properties, LLC, doing business as Clearstep Homes (“Clearstep Homes,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

By accessing our website or submitting your information to us, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or services.

1. About Clearstep Homes

Clearstep Homes is a home buying company that purchases residential real estate directly from homeowners. Clearstep Homes is not a real estate brokerage and does not provide real estate brokerage services, agency representation, or real estate advice to sellers or buyers.

Brendan Winans, California DRE License #01888079, is a licensed real estate broker operating separately through Winans & Associates, California DRE License #01967924. This license disclosure is provided for informational purposes only and does not create a brokerage relationship between you and Clearstep Homes, Victory Investment Properties, LLC, Brendan Winans, or Winans & Associates in connection with any transaction facilitated through this website.

2. No Brokerage Relationship

Your use of this website and submission of your property information does not create a fiduciary relationship, agency relationship, or brokerage relationship of any kind. Clearstep Homes acts solely as a principal buyer in any real estate transaction. You are encouraged to seek independent legal, financial, and real estate counsel before entering into any real estate transaction.

3. Informational Purposes Only

The content on this website is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, real estate, or tax advice. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of any information on this website to your specific situation.

4. No Guarantee of Offer or Purchase

Submission of your information through this website does not obligate Clearstep Homes to make an offer to purchase your property, and it does not obligate you to accept any offer we may make. Any purchase of real estate will be subject to a separate written purchase agreement signed by both parties.

5. Closing Timeline Disclaimer

Any reference to closing timelines, including references to closing in as few as 7 days, is provided for illustrative purposes only and is not a guarantee. Actual closing timelines vary and are subject to numerous factors including but not limited to title search and clearance, resolution of liens or encumbrances, probate or estate requirements, lender payoff processing, escrow and title company scheduling, seller cooperation, and other circumstances beyond our control. No specific closing date is guaranteed at the time of initial contact or offer.

6. Communications Consent

By submitting your information through this website, you expressly consent to receive communications from Clearstep Homes at the phone number and email address you provide, including phone calls, SMS and MMS text messages, and email communications. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP. Your consent to receive marketing communications is not a condition of any purchase or service.

7. Acceptable Use

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and agree not to submit false or misleading information, interfere with the operation of the website, or use the website for any purpose that violates applicable federal, state, or local law.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on this website is the property of Victory Investment Properties, LLC or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on this website without our express written permission.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THIS WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CLEARSTEP HOMES AND VICTORY INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE OR OUR SERVICES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Clearstep Homes, Victory Investment Properties, LLC, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with your use of our website or your violation of these Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Kern County, California.

13. California-Specific Disclosures

Under California Civil Code Section 1789.3, California residents may contact the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs in writing at 1625 North Market Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834, or by telephone at (800) 952-5210.

14. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will post the revised Terms on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Contact Us

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

Clearstep Homes
Victory Investment Properties, LLC
4819 Calloway Drive, Ste. 102
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 387-2415
Brendan@ClearStepHomes.com