Terms of Service
Last updated: January 13, 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website and related online services operated by Smith Family Realty Texas. Please read these Terms carefully before using the website.
1. Business Identification and Acceptance of Terms
This website is owned and operated by Smith Family Realty Texas, a real estate brokerage operating in the State of Texas ("Smith Family Realty Texas," "we," "us," or "our").
By accessing or using this website, submitting information through online forms, or communicating with us through the website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our associated policies referenced herein. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use this website.
You represent that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms under applicable law.
2. Purpose of the Website
This website is intended primarily for informational and recruiting purposes related to Smith Family Realty Texas. Its main functions include providing information about our brokerage, our operations, and opportunities for licensed real estate agents and other professionals who may be interested in joining or affiliating with our brokerage.
Information presented on the website may include general descriptions of brokerage policies, culture, training, support, and related topics. This information is provided for general informational purposes only and is not a binding offer of employment, independent contractor engagement, or any specific compensation or benefit arrangement.
3. Permitted Use of the Website
You may use this website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. Permitted uses include:
- Reviewing general information about Smith Family Realty Texas and its brokerage operations.
- Submitting inquiries or information for the purpose of exploring potential affiliation or employment opportunities with the brokerage.
- Requesting contact from us regarding recruiting, onboarding, training, scheduling, or other brokerage-related matters.
- Accessing publicly available resources or content provided on the website for informational purposes.
Any other use of the website, including but not limited to data scraping, automated collection of information, or use that interferes with the operation or security of the website, is not permitted.
4. User Responsibilities and Conduct
You agree to use the website in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to laws governing real estate, advertising, privacy, and electronic communications.
4.1 Lawful Use
You agree that you will not use the website:
- For any unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious purpose.
- To transmit any content that is defamatory, misleading, harassing, discriminatory, or otherwise objectionable.
- To attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems, data, or networks connected to the website.
- In any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the website or interfere with any other party’s use of the website.
4.2 Accuracy of Information You Provide
When you submit information through forms or other features of this website, you agree to provide information that is accurate, current, and complete to the best of your knowledge. You also agree to update such information as needed to maintain its accuracy and completeness.
You understand that decisions regarding recruiting, onboarding, or affiliation with Smith Family Realty Texas may, in part, rely on the information you provide, and you accept responsibility for any consequences arising from inaccurate or incomplete information you submit.
5. No Client, Agency, or Brokerage Relationship Created by Website Use
Use of this website, including the submission of information or inquiries, does not create a client, customer, agency, employment, or independent contractor relationship between you and Smith Family Realty Texas or any of its brokers, agents, or representatives.
Any agency or brokerage relationship with consumers of real estate services, and any affiliation or independent contractor relationship with licensed real estate agents, must be established through separate written agreements and disclosures as required by Texas law and applicable regulations. No such relationship is created solely by viewing this website, submitting an online form, sending an email, or engaging in preliminary recruiting or informational discussions.
You should not interpret any information on this website as specific advice for any real estate transaction, and you should not rely on it as a substitute for obtaining individualized advice from a licensed real estate professional or other qualified advisor in your jurisdiction.
6. SMS and Messaging Communications
By providing your phone number through this website, you may choose to consent to receive SMS text messages or other electronic messages from Smith Family Realty Texas related to recruiting, scheduling, onboarding, training, brokerage operations, and general brokerage updates (collectively, "Messaging Communications").
6.1 Nature and Frequency of Messages
Messaging Communications may include, as applicable:
- Recruiting messages and follow-up communications about potential affiliation with the brokerage.
- Scheduling messages related to interviews, meetings, or informational sessions.
- Onboarding and training-related messages for individuals who have begun or completed affiliation processes.
- Operational or brokerage updates that may be relevant to current or prospective affiliated licensees.
Message frequency may vary based on your level of engagement with Smith Family Realty Texas, but may reasonably include multiple messages per month during active recruiting, scheduling, or onboarding periods.
6.2 Consent and Opt-Out
Providing your phone number and opting in to receive Messaging Communications constitutes your express consent to receive such messages, including messages sent using automated technology, to the phone number you provided. Your consent to receive Messaging Communications is not a condition of applying to join, affiliating with, or working with Smith Family Realty Texas in any capacity.
You may opt out of SMS text messages at any time by replying "STOP" to any message you receive from us, or by following any alternative opt-out instructions that may be provided in the message. After you opt out, we may send a confirmation message to verify that your request has been processed. You may continue to receive non-marketing communications as permitted by law if they are necessary to complete or support an ongoing relationship, if any.
6.3 Costs and Carrier Disclaimers
Message and data rates may apply to Messaging Communications, depending on your mobile carrier plan and service. You are responsible for any charges incurred from your mobile carrier as a result of receiving or sending text messages with Smith Family Realty Texas. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
7. Informational Nature of Content and No Guarantees
All information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only, including information about our brokerage, policies, training, support, compensation frameworks, or potential opportunities. While we seek to provide accurate and current information, we do not warrant that any information on the website is complete, up to date, or applicable to your specific situation.
Nothing on this website should be interpreted as a promise or guarantee of results, income, transaction volume, or any particular outcome related to real estate activities or affiliation with Smith Family Realty Texas. Actual experiences will depend on many factors, including market conditions and individual performance.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the website and all content, materials, and services made available through it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory. This includes, without limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.
Without limiting the foregoing, Smith Family Realty Texas does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the website or any related systems are free of viruses or other harmful components. You are responsible for implementing appropriate safeguards to protect your devices, systems, and data.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will Smith Family Realty Texas, its owners, brokers, agents, employees, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the website or any information provided on it, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
To the extent any liability is found notwithstanding the foregoing, our total aggregate liability for any and all claims arising out of or related to your use of the website will be limited to one hundred U.S. dollars (USD $100) or the minimum amount required by applicable law, whichever is greater.
10. Third-Party Links and Resources
The website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for convenience only and do not constitute an endorsement, approval, or recommendation by Smith Family Realty Texas of any third-party content, products, or services. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, security, or practices of any third-party websites.
Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and may be subject to separate terms and conditions or privacy policies established by those third parties.
11. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, icons, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Smith Family Realty Texas and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works based on any content from this website without our prior written permission, except as reasonably necessary for your personal, non-commercial use in compliance with these Terms.
12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to your use of the website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that any legal action or proceeding relating to these Terms or your use of the website will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Texas, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.
13. Changes to These Terms
We may update or modify these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will provide notice by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and may provide additional notice as required by law or as we deem appropriate (for example, by posting a prominent notice on the website or by sending you a communication).
Your continued use of the website after any changes to these Terms become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you should discontinue use of the website.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms or the use of this website, you may contact Smith Family Realty Texas using the contact information provided on the website’s contact page or other published contact channels. When you contact us, please include sufficient detail to allow us to understand and address your inquiry appropriately.
Smith Family Realty Texas LLC
Licensed Texas Real Estate Brokerage Serving Katy, Fulshear, and Greater Houston
Broker: James L. Smith III
Copyright 2026. Smithy Family Realty Texas LLC. All Rights Reserved.