Legal Notices, Terms & Disclaimers

This summary is provided for convenience only and does not replace, limit, or modify the full terms below. In the event of any conflict, the full terms control.

• Charlotte Luxe Living is an independent editorial publication. It is not a real estate brokerage, law firm, lender, appraiser, general contractor, or financial advisor.
• We make good-faith efforts to research, verify, and update our content, but real estate markets, pricing, inventory, regulations, taxes, schools, and construction costs change constantly. Content may contain errors, omissions, or outdated information.
• Nothing on this Website is professional advice. Always verify independently before acting.
• Third-party companies referenced on this Website are independent businesses. They are not owned, operated, controlled by, or affiliated with Charlotte Luxe Living.
• We use cookies and analytics. You can choose essential-only cookies via the consent banner.
• Use of this Website is at your own risk, and our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

2.1 Good-Faith Effort; No Guarantee of Accuracy

We research, draft, review, and periodically update the content on this Website in a good-faith effort to be as accurate, current, and useful as reasonably possible. Despite those efforts, we expressly do not warrant that any content is accurate, complete, current, reliable, or error-free. Information may become inaccurate immediately after publication without notice.

All content is provided “as is,” “as available,” and “with all faults,” without warranty of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including without limitation any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, quiet enjoyment, accuracy, or non-infringement.

2.2 No Reliance

You expressly agree that any use of, or reliance on, information obtained from this Website is at your sole and exclusive risk. You are solely responsible for independently verifying all information with qualified professionals and primary sources before making any decision or taking any action.

2.3 Market Data, Pricing, Estimates & Projections

Any prices, price ranges, price-per-square-foot figures, valuations, cost estimates, timelines, inventory counts, days-on-market figures, appreciation figures, tax figures, school data, demographic data, HOA information, or forward-looking statements are illustrative estimates only. They are not appraisals, comparative market analyses, broker price opinions, bids, quotes, or guarantees, and they are subject to change without notice. Past performance is never a guarantee of future results.

2.4 Imagery & Renderings

Images on this Website may be conceptual renderings, stock imagery, illustrative visualizations, or AI-generated compositions. Unless expressly stated otherwise, images do not depict any specific property, listing, project, or completed work, and should not be relied upon as representations of any actual property or of work performed by any referenced company.

2.5 No Offer or Solicitation

Nothing on this Website constitutes an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation regarding any property, security, investment, product, or service. This Website is not an offering of real property and does not create any brokerage, agency, fiduciary, client, or professional relationship.

2.6 Availability

We do not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Website, that defects will be corrected, or that the Website or its servers are free of viruses or other harmful components.

3.1 Acceptance

By accessing, browsing, viewing, downloading from, or otherwise using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and all documents incorporated by reference. If you are using the Website on behalf of an entity, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity.

3.2 Eligibility

The Website is intended for users who are at least eighteen (18) years of age and legally capable of forming a binding contract. The Website is directed to users located in the United States. We make no representation that the content is appropriate or available for use in other locations.

3.3 Limited License & Permitted Use

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to access and view the Website for your personal, non-commercial informational use only. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

3.4 Prohibited Conduct

You agree that you will not, and will not permit any third party to:

• Copy, reproduce, republish, resell, distribute, or create derivative works from the content without written permission;
• Scrape, crawl, data-mine, harvest, or use automated means to extract content, except by well-behaved search engine crawlers acting consistently with our robots.txt;
• Use the content to train, fine-tune, or evaluate machine-learning or generative AI models without our express written consent;
• Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security, access controls, or usage limitations;
• Introduce malware, conduct denial-of-service activity, or otherwise impair Website operation;
• Frame, mirror, or deep-link in a manner that misrepresents source, sponsorship, or affiliation;
• Use the Website for any unlawful, infringing, deceptive, defamatory, harassing, or discriminatory purpose;
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation, or submit false information through any form.

3.5 Newsletter & Submissions

If you voluntarily submit an email address or other information, you consent to receive communications related to your submission and represent that the information is accurate and that you have the right to provide it. You may unsubscribe at any time using the mechanism provided in our emails. Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you submit are provided on a non-confidential basis, and you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use them without compensation or attribution.

3.6 Changes to the Website and Terms

We may modify, suspend, add to, or discontinue any part of the Website, and may revise these Terms, at any time and without notice. Revisions are effective upon posting, with the “last updated” date revised accordingly. Your continued use after posting constitutes acceptance. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.

3.7 Termination

We may deny, restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to the Website at any time, for any reason or no reason, without notice or liability. Sections that by their nature should survive termination — including disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, intellectual property, and dispute resolution — survive.

Charlotte Luxe Living is an independent editorial publication covering luxury neighborhoods, real estate, custom home building, design, and elevated living in and around Charlotte, North Carolina.

4.1 How Content Is Produced

Content is prepared by our editorial team using a combination of independent research, publicly available data, industry knowledge, local market observation, and editorial judgment. Some content may be drafted, summarized, expanded, or illustrated with the assistance of artificial intelligence tools and is subject to human editorial review. AI-assisted content may nonetheless contain inaccuracies, and it is published subject to all disclaimers in these Legal Notices.

4.2 Opinions

Rankings, comparisons, scores, ratings, matrices, characterizations, and recommendations reflect the subjective editorial opinions of Charlotte Luxe Living based on the information available at the time of writing. They are not statements of fact, professional evaluations, or guarantees of quality, performance, suitability, or outcome.

4.3 Corrections

We welcome correction requests. If you believe content on this Website is inaccurate, outdated, or misleading, you may submit a correction request through the channels made available on this Website, and we will review it in good faith. Submission of a request does not obligate us to modify or remove content.

4.4 Currency of Content

Articles reflect conditions as of their publication or last-updated date and are not continuously revised. The presence of content on the Website does not imply it has been reviewed recently.

5.1 Not a Brokerage

Charlotte Luxe Living is not a licensed real estate brokerage, broker, salesperson, appraiser, property manager, mortgage broker, or lender, and does not perform brokerage services, list or sell property, negotiate transactions, or represent buyers or sellers. No content creates a brokerage relationship or agency relationship of any kind.

5.2 Fair Housing

We support and comply with the federal Fair Housing Act, the North Carolina State Fair Housing Act, and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. All content is presented without regard to, and is not intended to indicate any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on, race, color, religion, sex, handicap or disability, familial status, national origin, or any other class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Neighborhood, school, demographic, and lifestyle descriptions are provided for general informational purposes only and must not be interpreted as steering or as a statement about the suitability of any area for any protected class. Buyers are encouraged to independently evaluate any area against their own criteria.

5.3 School, Tax & Boundary Information

School assignments, district boundaries, ratings, tax rates, assessment values, HOA dues, zoning, permitting requirements, and flood or environmental designations change frequently and are provided as general reference only. Always confirm directly with the applicable school district, county or municipal authority, HOA, and licensed professionals.

5.4 MLS & Listing Data

This Website does not purport to display MLS listing data. Where any property or market information appears, it may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded. It is not a substitute for data obtained directly from a licensed broker or the applicable MLS.

Nothing on this Website constitutes legal, tax, accounting, financial, investment, insurance, appraisal, engineering, architectural, construction, or other professional advice, and no attorney-client, advisory, fiduciary, or professional relationship is created by your use of the Website.

Construction cost figures, renovation budgets, build timelines, permitting durations, material pricing, and design recommendations are general illustrations only and vary substantially by site, scope, specification, labor market, and jurisdiction. They are not bids, estimates, proposals, or contracts, and no contractor, designer, or supplier referenced on this Website is bound by them.

You should consult a licensed attorney, CPA, financial advisor, licensed real estate broker, licensed general contractor, licensed engineer, and/or licensed architect, as applicable, before making any decision.

6.1 Interactive Tools

Any calculators, comparison matrices, decision tools, quizzes, or scoring features are simplified informational aids that rely on assumptions and user-entered data. Their outputs are estimates only, are not personalized advice, and should not be relied upon for any financial or contractual decision.

7.1 Independence of Referenced Companies

Companies, firms, brands, professionals, products, and organizations referenced on this Website are independent third parties. Unless expressly stated in writing on the relevant page, they are not owned by, operated by, controlled by, agents of, employees of, joint venturers with, partners of, or otherwise affiliated with Charlotte Luxe Living. References are editorial in nature and are listed as resources for readers.

7.2 No Endorsement or Vetting Guarantee

References do not constitute an endorsement, certification, warranty, or guarantee of any third party’s licensure, insurance, qualifications, availability, pricing, workmanship, conduct, or results. We do not supervise, direct, or control any third party. You are solely responsible for performing your own due diligence, including verifying licensure, insurance, references, contracts, and warranties, before engaging any third party.

Charlotte Luxe Living is not a party to, and disclaims all liability arising from, any transaction, agreement, dispute, delay, defect, loss, injury, or damage between you and any third party referenced on or linked from this Website.

7.3 External Links

Outbound links are provided for convenience and informational purposes. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, security, privacy practices, or policies of external websites. Accessing external sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms.

7.4 Compensation, Affiliate & Material Connection Disclosure

Consistent with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (16 C.F.R. Part 255), please assume that Charlotte Luxe Living and its owners may now or in the future have a material connection with one or more companies referenced on this Website, including advertising arrangements, sponsorship, referral or affiliate compensation, common ownership interests, or other financial interests. Such arrangements may influence which subjects and companies are covered. Compensation is never a guarantee of the quality or suitability of any product or service, and all editorial statements remain subject to the disclaimers in these Legal Notices.

7.5 Trademarks

All third-party names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Their use is nominative and for identification and editorial reference only, and does not imply affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement.

8.1 Ownership

All content on this Website — including text, articles, editorial analysis, compilations, rankings, graphics, imagery, layout, design elements, code, and the selection and arrangement thereof — is owned by Charlotte Luxe Living or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, trade dress, and other intellectual property laws.

8.2 Restrictions

You may not reproduce, distribute, publicly display, publicly perform, modify, adapt, translate, sell, license, or create derivative works from any portion of the Website without our prior written consent, except for brief quotations with clear attribution and a functioning link to the source page, as permitted by applicable fair-use principles.

8.3 Copyright Complaints (17 U.S.C. § 512)

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe content on this Website infringes your copyright, you may submit a written notification through the contact channels made available on this Website that includes: (a) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent; (b) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed; (c) identification of the allegedly infringing material and its location (URL); (d) your contact information; (e) a statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and (f) a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on the owner’s behalf. We will investigate and may remove or disable access to material claimed to be infringing, and may terminate access for repeat infringers. Counter-notifications may be submitted in accordance with 17 U.S.C. § 512(g).

This Privacy Policy explains how Charlotte Luxe Living (“we,” “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information when you use the Website.

9.1 Information We Collect

• Information you provide: email address and any other details you voluntarily submit through newsletter signup or other forms.
• Automatically collected technical data: IP address (which may be truncated or anonymized by our analytics providers), browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen dimensions, referring URL, pages viewed, timestamps, session duration, approximate geographic region derived from IP, and interaction events such as outbound link clicks.
• Anonymous engagement data: we record aggregate, non-identifying interaction events (for example, which editorial resource links are clicked) together with a randomly generated per-session identifier. This identifier is not linked to your name or email address.
• Cookies and similar technologies: see the Cookie Policy below.

We do not knowingly collect government identifiers, financial account numbers, precise geolocation, biometric data, health data, or other sensitive personal information.

9.2 How We Use Information

• Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Website;
• Measure traffic, engagement, and content performance;
• Respond to inquiries and correction or privacy requests;
• Send editorial or marketing communications where you have opted in;
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents;
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.

9.3 Legal Bases (where GDPR applies)

Where the EU/UK GDPR applies, we process personal data on the basis of: your consent (analytics, marketing communications); our legitimate interests (site security, aggregate measurement, editorial improvement); and compliance with legal obligations.

9.4 Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information for money. We may disclose information to: service providers and processors who host, secure, analyze, or deliver the Website and our communications; professional advisors; a successor entity in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or asset sale; and governmental or judicial authorities where required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or where necessary to protect rights, property, safety, or to investigate suspected violations.

9.5 Service Providers We May Use

Categories include web hosting and content delivery, database and storage infrastructure, analytics and measurement (including Google Analytics), and email delivery. These providers process data under their own privacy policies and, where applicable, data processing agreements with us.

9.6 Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described, to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations, or to resolve disputes and enforce agreements. Aggregate and de-identified data may be retained indefinitely.

9.7 Security

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot and do not guarantee absolute security. You transmit information to us at your own risk.

9.8 Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 where applicable), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided information, contact us and we will delete it.

9.9 Do Not Track & Global Privacy Control

Because there is no industry-standard response to browser “Do Not Track” signals, we do not currently respond to them. Where required by applicable law, we honor recognized opt-out preference signals such as Global Privacy Control.

9.10 International Users

The Website is operated in the United States. If you access it from outside the United States, you consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your information in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

9.11 Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be reflected by an updated effective date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device. We also use similar technologies such as pixels, tags, local storage, and session identifiers. We use the following categories:

• Strictly necessary: required for core functionality, security, and remembering your cookie preference. These cannot be disabled through our banner.
• Analytics and performance: help us understand traffic, navigation patterns, and content performance (for example, Google Analytics). Set only where permitted by your consent choice.
• Functional: remember display preferences and improve usability.
• Advertising/measurement: may be used in the future to measure campaign effectiveness; these are set only with consent.

10.1 Your Choices

When you first visit, a consent banner allows you to accept all cookies or limit them to essential cookies. Your preference is stored locally on your device. You may change your choice at any time by clearing your browser’s site data for charlotteluxeliving.com and reloading the page, or by using your browser or device settings to block or delete cookies. Blocking some cookies may affect Website functionality.

10.2 Third-Party Cookies

Third parties, including analytics providers, may set their own cookies subject to their policies. You can opt out of Google Analytics via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose;
• Access or obtain a copy of your personal information (portability);
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information;
• Request deletion of your personal information;
• Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information or targeted advertising;
• Limit the use of sensitive personal information;
• Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing);
• Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights;
• Appeal a denied request, and lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority or your state attorney general.

11.1 California Notice

We do not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined under the CCPA/CPRA. In the preceding twelve months, we may have collected identifiers, internet or network activity information, and inferences drawn therefrom, for the business purposes described in Section 9.

11.2 Submitting a Request

Requests may be submitted through the channels made available on this Website. We will verify your request using reasonable means, which may include confirming control of an email address, and will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law. Authorized agents may submit requests with proof of authorization.

We are committed to making this Website accessible to the widest possible audience and strive to conform substantially to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we do not warrant that every page or third-party component is fully conformant at all times.

If you encounter an accessibility barrier, please notify us through the channels made available on this Website with a description of the issue and the relevant page, and we will make reasonable efforts to remediate it and to provide the information in an alternative accessible format.

13.1 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Charlotte Luxe Living, its owners, parent and affiliated entities, officers, directors, members, managers, employees, contractors, contributors, editors, licensors, suppliers, or agents (collectively, the “Released Parties”) be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, business opportunity, property value, or anticipated savings, arising out of or related to: your access to or use of, or inability to use, the Website; any content, error, omission, inaccuracy, or outdated information; any decision made or action taken in reliance on the Website; any third-party company, product, service, link, or transaction; any unauthorized access to or alteration of data; or any interruption or cessation of the Website — whether based in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, warranty, statute, or any other legal theory, and whether or not the Released Parties were advised of the possibility of such damages.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the aggregate liability of the Released Parties for all claims arising out of or relating to the Website shall not exceed the greater of (a) one hundred U.S. dollars ($100.00) or (b) the total amount you paid to us, if any, for access to the Website in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain exclusions or limitations, so some of the above may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

13.2 Release

You release the Released Parties from all claims, demands, and damages of every kind arising out of or connected with any dispute between you and any third party referenced on or linked from the Website.

13.3 Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, actions, demands, liabilities, losses, damages, judgments, settlements, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to: your use of the Website; your reliance on any content; your violation of these Terms or applicable law; your infringement of any third-party right; or any information you submit.

13.4 Assumption of Risk

You knowingly and voluntarily assume all risk arising from your use of this Website and any information obtained from it.

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to them or the Website are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles, and, where applicable, the Federal Arbitration Act.

14.2 Informal Resolution First

Before initiating any formal proceeding, you agree to first contact us in writing with a description of the dispute and requested relief, and to negotiate in good faith for at least thirty (30) days.

14.3 Binding Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be resolved by final and binding individual arbitration administered in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, under the rules of a recognized arbitration provider, before a single arbitrator. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. This provision does not prevent either party from seeking injunctive or equitable relief in court for intellectual property infringement or unauthorized access, or from bringing an individual claim in small claims court.

14.4 Class Action & Jury Trial Waiver

You and Charlotte Luxe Living agree that each may bring claims against the other only in an individual capacity, and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, collective, consolidated, or representative proceeding. To the extent permitted by law, both parties waive any right to a trial by jury.

14.5 Venue

To the extent any claim proceeds in court, you consent to the exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

14.6 Time Limitation

To the extent permitted by law, any claim arising out of or related to the Website must be filed within one (1) year after the claim arose, or it is permanently barred.

15.1 Severability

If any provision is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or severed, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15.2 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision is not a waiver of that right or provision. Waivers are effective only if in writing.

15.3 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign them freely, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

15.4 Force Majeure

We are not liable for any failure or delay resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, epidemics, war, terrorism, labor disputes, utility or internet failures, hosting provider outages, cyberattacks, or governmental action.

15.5 Headings & Interpretation

Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation. “Including” means “including without limitation.” These Terms shall not be construed against the drafting party.

15.6 Entire Agreement

These Legal Notices, together with any policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Charlotte Luxe Living regarding the Website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings.

15.7 Notices & Contact

Legal, privacy, copyright, accessibility, and correction requests may be submitted through the channels made available on this Website. Charlotte Luxe Living is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.