Terms of Service

Last Updated: July 8, 2026

Welcome to rootsinvictoria.com, operated by the Happy Homes Team at eXp Realty in Victoria, British Columbia. By accessing or using this website (the "Site"), you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.

1. About This Site

This Site is a community resource platform providing educational content about living in Greater Victoria, British Columbia — including neighbourhood guides, relocation information, lifestyle content, and car show listings. It is not a real estate brokerage website and does not list properties for sale.

The Site is maintained by Anna Hakim and Perry Fanthorpe of the Happy Homes Team at eXp Realty. Real estate services are provided through eXp Realty and are subject to separate brokerage agreements.

2. Acceptable Use

You may browse the Site and use its content for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:

Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any content on the Site for commercial purposes without written permission.
Use the Site or its content in any way that violates applicable Canadian or British Columbia laws.
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site, its servers, or any connected database or system.
Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to extract content from the Site at scale.
Transmit any harmful code, malware, or material that could damage or disrupt the Site.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, design layouts, and code — is the property of the Happy Homes Team at eXp Realty or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian copyright law. You may share links to our pages on social media or reference our articles with proper attribution and a link back to the original page.

Our logo, branding, and the "Happy Homes Team" name are proprietary. You may not use them in any manner that implies endorsement, partnership, or affiliation without our express written consent.

4. Disclaimer of Liability

The content on this Site is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to keep information accurate and up to date, we make no warranties or representations about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content.

Not professional advice. Nothing on this Site constitutes legal, financial, tax, or real estate advice. Always consult the appropriate licensed professional for decisions related to property purchases, sales, zoning, or municipal regulations.
External links. This Site may link to third-party websites, government resources, or community organisations. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of those external sites.
Property information. Any references to property values, market trends, or neighbourhood characteristics are general in nature and may not reflect current conditions. Verify all details with the relevant professionals before making decisions.
Events and listings. Car show dates, community events, and other listings are provided as a courtesy. Event details may change without notice. Always confirm directly with the event organiser before attending.

To the fullest extent permitted by Canadian law, the Happy Homes Team at eXp Realty shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of or reliance on any content on this Site.

5. User Submissions

When you submit a contact form, send an email, or otherwise provide information through this Site, you grant us permission to use that information to respond to your inquiry and provide relevant real estate or community services. We handle all personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Please do not submit confidential, sensitive, or proprietary information through public forms. Use secure channels for any information you consider private.

6. Copyright Compliance

This Site respects copyright law. All images used on the Site are either original content, used with permission, or sourced from properly licensed providers. If you believe that any content on this Site infringes your copyright, please contact us at info@happyhomesvictoria.com with the specific details, and we will review and address the matter promptly.

7. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or site functionality. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

8. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the applicable federal laws of Canada. Any disputes arising from the use of this Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of British Columbia.