Terms of Use

1. Nature of this service

SquattersMarket (the "Site") is a work of expressive commentary and digital art. It depicts a fictional online marketplace as a vehicle for public commentary on California adverse-possession doctrine and the popular discourse surrounding squatter occupations. By accessing the Site you acknowledge that nothing on it constitutes an offer to buy, sell, broker, or facilitate the transfer of any real property, real-property interest, possessory interest, or related legal claim.

2. No transactions facilitated

The Site does not process payments, hold funds in escrow, transmit money, or facilitate the exchange of consideration between users. References on the Site to "asking prices," "Featured Squat" placements, "subscriptions," "SquatGuard™ insurance," or any other apparent commercial features are part of the satirical depiction and do not represent live commercial offerings.

3. No legal documents generated

The Site does not draft, generate, deliver, or assist in the preparation of any deed, quitclaim, bill of sale, transfer affidavit, lease assignment, notarial certification, or other instrument purporting to convey real property or an interest in real property. Any reference to such documents on the Site is illustrative and not actionable.

4. No legal advice

Nothing on the Site constitutes legal advice. The depiction of California statutes, case law, or property doctrine is summarized for satirical and educational purposes and may be incomplete, inaccurate, or out of date with respect to any reader’s situation. Do not rely on the Site in connection with any actual property matter. Consult a California-licensed attorney.

5. User-generated content

Listings, profiles, photographs, and other content submitted by users are user-generated. By submitting content you represent and warrant that (a) any property described is hypothetical, your own, or material you have the right to depict; (b) you have all necessary rights to any media you upload; (c) you will not use the Site to facilitate trespass, fraud, unlawful occupation, or any other unlawful activity; and (d) your submissions do not infringe any third party’s rights.

SquattersMarket does not verify user-submitted listings or claims. SquattersMarket reserves the right, but not the obligation, to remove any content for any reason or no reason.

6. Prohibited use

You may not use the Site (a) to actually solicit, advertise, or arrange the unauthorized occupation of any real property; (b) to commit, attempt, or facilitate any crime, including trespass, fraud, identity theft, or the unauthorized practice of law; (c) to harass, threaten, or impersonate any person or property owner; or (d) in any manner inconsistent with the satirical and commentary nature of the Site.

7. Disclaimer of warranties

The Site is provided "as is." SquattersMarket disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and any warranty arising out of course of dealing or usage of trade. To the maximum extent permitted by law, SquattersMarket is not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages.

8. DMCA

To report alleged infringement, contact the designated agent at the address below. Notices must comply with 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3).

9. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Exclusive venue for any dispute is the state or federal courts located in the County of San Francisco, California.

10. Contact

Send DMCA notices and other legal correspondence to the contact identified on the About page.