Legal Notice & Terms of Use | Costa Blanca Spain

This Legal Notice and Terms of Use governs access to and use of the website Costa Blanca Spain.

Please read this document carefully before using the website, submitting a property enquiry or contacting a property professional through Costa Blanca Spain.

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these terms. If you do not agree with them, you should stop using the website.

Website Owner

The website is owned and operated by:

Website owner: Janis Lopez
Website name: Costa Blanca Spain
Legal status: Natural person
Postal address: Mendi Alde, 48980, Santurtzi, Basque Country, Spain
Country of establishment: Spain
Email: contact@costa-blanca-spain.co.uk
Website: costa-blanca-spain.co.uk

For legal, administrative or website-related enquiries, contact:

contact@costa-blanca-spain.co.uk

Purpose of the Website

Costa Blanca Spain is an English-language property information, advertising and discovery website intended primarily for international buyers interested in properties for sale on the Costa Blanca.

The website may provide:

Information about Costa Blanca towns and residential areas.
Property buying guides.
Editorial information for international buyers.
Listings of properties offered for sale.
Information supplied by independent estate agents or property developers.
Property enquiry forms.
Contact and introduction services.
Advertising opportunities for estate agents and developers.
Links to external property and professional services.

Costa Blanca Spain may help users describe their property requirements and identify an estate agent or developer that may be relevant to their search.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, Costa Blanca Spain does not own the properties displayed on the website and does not sell properties directly.

Nature of the Service

Costa Blanca Spain is currently an information, advertising and property-introduction platform.

Costa Blanca Spain is not currently:

The seller of properties displayed on the website.
The legal owner of advertised properties.
A party to the property purchase contract.
A conveyancing or legal-services provider.
A mortgage or financial-services provider.
A tax adviser.
An immigration or residency adviser.
A property surveyor.
A property valuation service.
Responsible for holding deposits or purchase funds.
An online payment platform for property buyers.

Using the website or submitting an enquiry does not create:

An estate agency agreement with Costa Blanca Spain.
A buyer representation agreement.
A legal advisory relationship.
A financial advisory relationship.
A contractual obligation to purchase a property.
A guarantee that a property remains available.

Any property transaction will be negotiated and completed independently with the relevant seller, estate agent, developer and professional advisers.

Property Listings

Properties displayed on Costa Blanca Spain may be supplied by independent estate agents, property developers or other authorised property professionals.

The information displayed may include:

Property descriptions.
Photographs.
Prices.
Locations.
Floor areas.
Plot sizes.
Features.
Availability.
Plans or illustrations.
Completion estimates.
Energy information.
Contact details.

Costa Blanca Spain makes reasonable efforts to display information accurately. However, property information may change and may be supplied by third parties.

Before making any decision, users must verify directly with the relevant estate agent, developer, seller or legal adviser:

Current availability.
Current asking price.
Exact property location.
Property dimensions.
Included fixtures or furniture.
Community fees.
Local taxes.
Purchase taxes and transaction costs.
Planning and building status.
Licences and certificates.
Ownership information.
Charges, debts or restrictions affecting the property.
Completion dates.
Contract conditions.

Property descriptions and photographs are provided for general information and must not be treated as a substitute for legal documentation, inspections, surveys or independent professional advice.

Prices and Availability

Property prices and availability may change without prior notice.

A price displayed on the website does not constitute a binding contractual offer from Costa Blanca Spain.

Unless expressly confirmed by the relevant seller or property professional, advertised prices may not include:

Purchase taxes.
Notary fees.
Land Registry fees.
Legal fees.
Mortgage costs.
Banking costs.
Survey costs.
Furniture packages.
Optional upgrades.
Community charges.
Utility connection costs.
Other transaction expenses.

Users should request a complete and current cost breakdown from the relevant estate agent, developer, lawyer or tax adviser before entering into a reservation or purchase agreement.

Exchange-rate examples, where displayed, are indicative only and may become inaccurate.

Property Enquiries and Introductions

Users may submit their property requirements through the website.

Submitting an enquiry does not guarantee:

That a matching property will be available.
That an estate agent or developer will accept the enquiry.
That Costa Blanca Spain will recommend a particular property.
That the user will obtain financing.
That a transaction will be completed.

Costa Blanca Spain may review the information supplied and identify a potentially suitable estate agent or developer.

The user’s identifiable contact details will not normally be shared with a property professional until:

A potentially relevant professional has been identified.
The user has been informed of the proposed recipient.
The user has authorised the introduction.

Once an authorised introduction has taken place, the estate agent or developer is responsible for its own communications, advice, property information and personal-data processing.

Costa Blanca Spain is not responsible for agreements, representations or promises made independently by the introduced professional.

Advertising and Commercial Relationships

Estate agents, property developers and other property professionals may pay Costa Blanca Spain for services such as:

Publishing property listings.
Enhanced listing visibility.
Featured placements.
Advertising space.
Sponsored content.
Professional profiles.
Promotional campaigns.
Enquiry or introduction services.
Content-production services.

The existence of a commercial relationship does not make Costa Blanca Spain:

The owner or seller of the property.
A party to the purchase contract.
Responsible for the legal condition of the property.
Responsible for statements made independently by the advertiser.
A guarantor of the advertiser’s services.

Paid or sponsored content should be identified where necessary to distinguish it from independent editorial content.

Users should conduct their own checks before instructing or paying any property professional.

No Professional Advice

Content published on Costa Blanca Spain is provided for general informational purposes.

It does not constitute:

Legal advice.
Tax advice.
Financial advice.
Mortgage advice.
Investment advice.
Immigration advice.
Residency advice.
Structural advice.
Technical property advice.
A formal property valuation.

Property laws, taxes, costs, planning rules and administrative requirements may change and may depend on the buyer’s personal circumstances.

Users should obtain independent advice from qualified professionals before:

Paying a reservation fee.
Signing a contract.
Arranging financing.
Transferring money.
Granting a power of attorney.
Making a tax decision.
Purchasing a property.

Nothing on the website guarantees future property appreciation, resale value or financial performance.

User Responsibilities

When using the website, users agree to:

Provide accurate information when submitting an enquiry.
Use the website for lawful purposes.
Respect intellectual-property rights.
Avoid interfering with the operation or security of the website.
Avoid submitting malicious software or harmful code.
Avoid impersonating another person.
Avoid submitting another person’s personal data without authority.
Avoid using website content to mislead third parties.
Verify material property information independently.

Users must not:

Attempt to access restricted website areas without authorisation.
Scrape or systematically extract website content without permission.
Copy the property database for commercial reuse.
Use automated systems that overload or damage the website.
Submit fraudulent enquiries.
Use the website to distribute spam.
Upload unlawful, defamatory or infringing material.

Costa Blanca Spain may restrict access or disregard enquiries where misuse, fraud, spam or unlawful activity is reasonably suspected.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the design, structure and original editorial content of Costa Blanca Spain are owned by or licensed to the website owner.

Protected content may include:

Written articles.
Area guides.
Page layouts.
Website graphics.
Logos and brand elements.
Original photographs.
Videos.
Databases.
Selection and organisation of information.
Downloadable guides.
Website source materials.

Users may access and print reasonable extracts for personal, non-commercial use.

Without prior written permission, users may not:

Reproduce substantial parts of the website.
Republish articles on another website.
Sell or license website content.
Create a competing property database using the content.
Remove copyright or attribution notices.
Use the Costa Blanca Spain name or branding in a misleading manner.

Property photographs, plans, descriptions and logos supplied by estate agents, developers or other third parties may remain the intellectual property of their respective owners.

Questions about permitted use should be sent to:

contact@costa-blanca-spain.co.uk

Third-Party Content

Some content may be provided by estate agents, developers, advertisers or other external parties.

Each third-party provider is responsible for ensuring that:

It has the authority to provide the content.
Property information is accurate and not misleading.
Photographs and plans may lawfully be published.
Prices and availability are kept reasonably current.
Advertising complies with applicable law.
Intellectual-property rights are respected.
Required property documentation is available.

Costa Blanca Spain may correct, suspend or remove content that appears inaccurate, outdated, unlawful or inconsistent with the website’s standards.

Publication of third-party content does not necessarily constitute an endorsement or guarantee of the provider.

External Links

The website may contain links to external websites operated by:

Estate agents.
Property developers.
Lawyers.
Mortgage brokers.
Financial institutions.
Local authorities.
Transport providers.
Tourism organisations.
Social networks.
Other third parties.

These links are provided for information or convenience.

Costa Blanca Spain does not control external websites and is not responsible for:

Their availability.
Their security.
Their content.
Their accuracy.
Their privacy practices.
Their cookies.
Their services.
Transactions completed through them.

Users should review the terms, privacy policies and credentials of external providers before providing personal information or making a payment.

Website Availability and Security

Costa Blanca Spain aims to keep the website secure and available but does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.

Access may be affected by:

Maintenance.
Hosting interruptions.
Software updates.
Security incidents.
Technical failures.
Internet outages.
Third-party provider failures.
Events outside the website owner’s reasonable control.

The website owner may:

Update the website.
Modify its structure.
Remove outdated content.
Suspend features.
Correct technical problems.
Restrict access where necessary for security.

Users are responsible for maintaining appropriate security on their own devices, browsers and internet connections.

Limitation of Liability

Nothing in this Legal Notice excludes or limits liability where exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.

Subject to that limitation, Costa Blanca Spain does not guarantee:

That all website content is complete or continuously current.
That a property remains available.
That a displayed price remains unchanged.
That a user will find a suitable property.
That an introduced professional will accept an enquiry.
That a property transaction will proceed successfully.
That an external website will remain available.
That the website will always operate without interruption.

Costa Blanca Spain will not be responsible for decisions made solely on the basis of general website content without appropriate independent verification and professional advice.

Estate agents, developers, sellers and professional advisers remain responsible for their own statements, services, documentation and contractual obligations.

Personal Data and Cookies

Personal data collected through the website is processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

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Information about cookies and consent preferences is available in the Cookie Policy.

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Submitting a property enquiry does not automatically authorise Costa Blanca Spain to send unrelated marketing communications or distribute the user’s details to multiple property businesses.

Communications

Users may contact Costa Blanca Spain by email or through the communication options displayed on the website.

Email communications are not guaranteed to be completely secure or delivered without delay.

Users should not send the following through an ordinary enquiry form or unencrypted email unless a secure method has been agreed:

Passport copies.
National identity documents.
Bank-account details.
Payment-card details.
Signed powers of attorney.
Sensitive financial records.
Other confidential documentation.

Costa Blanca Spain will never require a property buyer to send a property purchase payment through the public website.

Payments relating to a property transaction must be independently verified with the relevant professional and through secure channels.

Changes to the Website and These Terms

Costa Blanca Spain may update:

Website functionality.
Property services.
Advertising arrangements.
Forms.
Content.
Policies.
These Terms of Use.

The updated version will be published on this page with a revised date.

Continued use of the website after an update means that the user is accessing the website under the current published terms.

Material changes affecting personal-data processing will also be reflected in the Privacy Policy where required.

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, that provision will be interpreted or limited to the minimum extent necessary.

The remaining provisions will continue to apply.

Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

This website is operated from Spain.

These terms are governed by Spanish law, without depriving consumers of any mandatory protection available under the law applicable to them.

Any dispute will be submitted to the courts or authorities determined by applicable procedural and consumer-protection law.

Nothing in this section requires a consumer to waive a mandatory right relating to jurisdiction or applicable law.

Contact

For questions about the website, these terms or its content, contact:

Janis Lopez
Costa Blanca Spain
ADDRESS: Mendi Alde, 48980, Santurce, Basque Country, Spain
Country of establishment: Spain
Email: contact@costa-blanca-spain.co.uk
Website: costa-blanca-spain.co.uk

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