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Terms of Use

Effective Date: August 6, 2026  ·  Last Updated: August 6, 2026

These Terms of Use (the "Terms") govern your access to and use of https://duttonscove.com, including all pages, content, features, forms, and services made available through it (collectively, the "Website"). The Website is owned and operated by Dutton's Cove Cottages ("Company," "we," "us," or "our").

Please read these Terms carefully. By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Website.

1. Eligibility and Authority

You may use the Website only if you are at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into a binding agreement. If you use the Website on behalf of a business, organization, or other person, you represent and warrant that you have authority to act for and bind that party. The Website is intended for users located in the United States.

2. Informational Purpose Only

The Website provides general information about the Company and its rental property. Website content is not professional, legal, financial, or other specialized advice. Images, descriptions, availability statements, and other Website content are illustrative only. Results vary based on property conditions, availability, seasonality, and other circumstances.

3. No Offer, Contract, or Guarantee

Website content is an invitation to request information, not a binding offer. Your use of the Website, or submission of an inquiry form, does not:

  • create a customer, agency, fiduciary, or other relationship;
  • obligate the Company to contact you, reserve availability, or provide services;
  • guarantee pricing, availability, timing, or suitability; or
  • modify any existing written agreement with the Company.

Rental services will be provided only under a separate written agreement accepted by the Company. Any price, promotion, or availability displayed on the Website may be changed or withdrawn at any time.

4. Contact and Inquiry Forms

When submitting a form, you agree to provide current, accurate, complete, and truthful information. Form submissions are not guaranteed to be received within any particular time. Technical failures or other circumstances may prevent delivery. If your request is time-sensitive, contact us directly.

Do not submit Social Security numbers, payment-card data, bank information, account passwords, or other highly sensitive information through a general Website form.

5. Emergencies and Time-Sensitive Matters

The Website and its forms are not monitored as an emergency service. Do not use the Website to report an emergency, imminent danger, fire, electrical hazard, medical issue, or other urgent condition. Contact 911 or the appropriate emergency service.

6. Permitted Use

Subject to these Terms, the Company grants you a limited, revocable, nonexclusive, nontransferable license to access and use the Website for lawful, personal, and legitimate inquiry purposes.

You may not, directly or indirectly:

  • violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right;
  • use the Website fraudulently, deceptively, or for an unlawful purpose;
  • impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity or affiliation;
  • submit false, fabricated, misleading, harassing, or unlawful material;
  • interfere with the Website's operation, security, or availability;
  • introduce malware or harmful technology;
  • use bots, scrapers, or automated tools to burden or disrupt the Website;
  • harvest contact details or personal information;
  • copy, reproduce, sell, or commercially exploit Website content without written permission; or
  • use Website content to train or develop an artificial-intelligence system without prior written consent.

7. Intellectual Property

The Website and all original content, designs, graphics, logos, photographs, copy, and other materials are owned by or licensed to the Company and are protected by intellectual-property laws. No right, title, or interest is transferred to you. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

8. Privacy

Our collection and use of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review it before submitting information.

9. Accessibility

The Company seeks to provide a Website accessible to a broad range of users. If you experience difficulty accessing content or using a feature, contact us via our inquiry form. Additional information is available in our Accessibility Statement.

10. Third-Party Services, Content, and Links

The Website may link to or incorporate maps, reviews, social networks, or other third-party services. The Company does not own or control third parties and is not responsible for their availability, accuracy, content, or practices. A link or integration does not imply endorsement. Access third-party services at your own risk.

11. Website Availability and Changes

We may change, suspend, restrict, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time without notice. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, compatibility with every device or browser, or freedom from errors or unauthorized access.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Website and all content, features, and information available through it are provided "as is" and "as available," with all faults. The Company disclaims all express, implied, and statutory warranties, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, accuracy, and availability.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company and its owners, officers, employees, contractors, agents, and service providers will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, punitive, or consequential damages arising from or relating to the Website or these Terms. The aggregate liability of the Company for all claims will not exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid the Company specifically for access to the Website during the six months before the event giving rise to the claim, or (b) one hundred U.S. dollars ($100).

14. Indemnification

To the maximum extent permitted by law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company and its owners, officers, employees, contractors, and agents from third-party claims, damages, liabilities, and reasonable attorneys' fees arising from your unlawful use of the Website, information or material you submit, your fraud or willful misconduct, or your violation of these Terms.

15. Notice and Opportunity to Resolve Disputes

Before filing a lawsuit arising from the Website or these Terms, the complaining party must send a written notice describing: (1) the party's full name and contact information; (2) the specific page, feature, act, or omission at issue; (3) the dates and material facts; (4) the alleged injury and relief requested; and (5) documents reasonably sufficient to evaluate the claim.

Notice to the Company must be sent by certified U.S. mail to 153 Rock Haven Drive, West Bath, ME. The parties will attempt in good faith to resolve the dispute for 30 days after receipt of a complete notice before filing suit.

16. Governing Law and Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Maine, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Subject to Section 15, exclusive jurisdiction and venue will lie in the state courts located in Sagadahoc County, Maine, or, when federal subject-matter jurisdiction exists, the United States District Court for the District of Maine.

17. Time Limit for Claims

To the maximum extent permitted by law, any claim arising from or relating to the Website or these Terms must be filed within one year after the claim accrued. A claim not filed within that period is permanently barred.

18. Waiver of Jury Trial and Class Proceedings

To the maximum extent permitted by law, each party knowingly and voluntarily waives the right to a trial by jury in any dispute arising from or relating to the Website or these Terms. Each party agrees to bring claims only in its individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any class, collective, or representative action.

19. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms by posting a revised version and changing the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use after revised Terms become effective constitutes acceptance to the extent permitted by law.

20. General Terms

These Terms and the incorporated Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement concerning use of the Website. If a provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect. You may not assign these Terms without the Company's prior written consent. The Company is not liable for delay or failure caused by events beyond its reasonable control.

21. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms may be sent to:

Dutton's Cove Cottages

153 Rock Haven Drive, West Bath, ME

Contact: inquiry form

Website: https://duttonscove.com