01 - Legal
Terms of Service
These terms govern your use of this website. Please read them before browsing the site.
Effective date: July 9, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using this website, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the site. Your continued use of the site after any changes to these terms means you accept those changes.
2. Use of the Website
This website is provided for informational purposes related to real estate services in Ohio. Visitors may browse content, read articles, view property listings, and use publicly available features such as contact forms and consultation scheduling.
Automated scraping, data harvesting, or unauthorized access to the site or its systems is prohibited. You agree not to use the site for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, or interfere with its operation.
3. No Agency or Professional Advice
The content on this website — including blog posts, guides, market commentary, and general information about real estate and auction services — is for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax, or real estate advice.
No attorney-client, fiduciary, or agency relationship is created by browsing this site or submitting a contact form. For advice specific to your situation, consult a qualified attorney, financial advisor, or licensed real estate professional.
4. Listings and Property Information
Property details, photographs, descriptions, pricing, and other listing information on this site are provided as a convenience. This information may not be fully accurate, complete, or current at the time you view it. Listings may have been sold, withdrawn, or modified since they were last updated.
John Froelich and Sterling Auction Group make no warranties or representations about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any listing information displayed on this site. All property details should be independently verified by the buyer or buyer's representative before relying on them.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including text, images, logos, graphics, design layout, blog posts, videos, and other materials — is the property of John Froelich, Sterling Auction Group, or its licensors and is protected by U.S. copyright and trademark law.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or commercially exploit any content from this site without prior written permission. You may view pages in your browser and share links to pages, but downloading or republishing content is not permitted.
6. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites, including MLS platforms, property search tools, Calendly, Zillow, and other external services. These links are provided for your convenience and do not imply endorsement.
John Froelich and Sterling Auction Group are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, accuracy, or reliability of any third-party websites. When you leave this site, the terms and privacy policies of those external sites apply instead.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Ohio law, John Froelich and Sterling Auction Group shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website or reliance on its content. This includes, but is not limited to, damages related to errors, omissions, interruptions, defects, or delays in site operation.
Your total liability for any claim arising from use of this site shall not exceed the amount you paid to use the site — which is zero for standard browsing. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of certain damages, so parts of this section may not apply to you.
8. Indemnification
By using this website, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless John Froelich, Sterling Auction Group, and their respective officers, agents, and affiliates from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the site or your violation of these Terms of Service.
9. Modifications
These Terms of Service may be updated at any time without notice. When changes are made, the revised terms will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about the terms governing your use of the site.
10. Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Ohio.
11. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please reach out directly:
Questions About These Terms?
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