Welcome to micasas.com, operated by MICASAS Inc. (“MICASAS,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a real estate multiple listing service (MLS) platform providing listing management and syndication services for real estate agents and brokerages in Costa Rica. By accessing or using our website, mobile applications, or services (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms govern your use of the Services, including any content, features, or subscriptions offered through micasas.com. By registering, accessing, or purchasing a membership (e.g., Standard, Plus, Premium for agents; Standard, Plus, Premium for brokerages), you confirm you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter this agreement. We may update these Terms periodically, and continued use after updates constitutes acceptance. Check this page regularly for changes.
2. Eligibility and Account Registration
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Eligibility: You must be a real estate professional (agent or brokerage) or an authorized representative to use our Services. No licensing is required in Costa Rica, but you must comply with local laws.
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Account: To access membership features, create an account with accurate information (e.g., email, name). You are responsible for maintaining account security, including passwords, and for all activities under your account.
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Verification: We may verify your identity or business details to prevent fraud. Failure to provide accurate information may result in account suspension.
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3. Membership Subscriptions
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Packages: MICASAS offers tiered memberships:
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Agent Tiers: Standard ($25/month, 10 listings, 0 featured, 10 photos/listing), Plus ($45/month, 50 listings, 5 featured, 15 photos/listing), Premium ($80/month, unlimited listings, 10 featured, 20 photos/listing).
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Brokerage Tiers: Standard ($150/month, 100 listings, Plus ($300/month, 300 listings), Premium ($600/month, unlimited listings, unlimited agent accounts).
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Payment: Subscriptions are billed monthly via PayPal. You authorize recurring payments until cancellation. Prices are in USD (or CRC if specified) and exclude taxes, which you are responsible for.
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Activation: Upon successful payment, your membership activates, granting access to features (e.g., Listhub syndication to Point2Agent, IDX feeds, analytics). If payment fails, your account reverts to Free Membership, and listings may expire.
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Cancellation: Cancel subscriptions via your PayPal account (not micasas.com). No refunds are issued for partial months. Upon cancellation, your account reverts to Free Membership at the billing cycle’s end.
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Upgrades/Downgrades: Change tiers in your user dashboard. Upgrades apply immediately with prorated charges; downgrades take effect at the next billing cycle.
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4. Use of Services
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Permitted Use: Use the Services to manage, list, and syndicate real estate properties in Costa Rica. You may upload listings, access analytics, and syndicate via Listhub or IDX feeds as per your membership tier.
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Prohibited Use: You may not:
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Post false, misleading, or unauthorized listings.
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Use automated tools (e.g., bots, scrapers) to access or extract data.
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Reverse-engineer, hack, or disrupt the Services.
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Violate third-party rights (e.g., copyrights, trademarks).
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Use the Services for illegal activities or in violation of Costa Rican laws.
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Listing Content: You are responsible for the accuracy, legality, and rights to all listings, photos, and data uploaded. You grant MICASAS a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, syndicate, and promote your listings via our Services (e.g., on micasas.com, Point2Agent).
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Syndication: Listings may be syndicated to third-party platforms (e.g., Point2Agent) via Listhub. You authorize MICASAS to share your data with these partners, subject to their terms.
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5. Intellectual Property
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MICASAS Content: All content on micasas.com (e.g., logos, design, code, text) is owned by MICASAS or its licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without written permission.
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User Content: You retain ownership of your listings and data but grant MICASAS the license described above. You warrant you have rights to all uploaded content.
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Feedback: Any suggestions or feedback provided to MICASAS becomes our property, and we may use it without compensation.
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6. Third-Party Services
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PayPal: Payments are processed via PayPal, subject to their Terms of Service. MICASAS is not responsible for PayPal’s actions or errors.
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Listhub/IDX: Syndication services are provided via Listhub or IDX partners, subject to their terms. We are not liable for third-party platform issues (e.g., Point2Agent downtime).
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Links: The Services may link to third-party sites (e.g., brokerage websites). We are not responsible for their content or practices.
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7. Termination and Suspension
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By You: Cancel your subscription via PayPal to terminate paid Services. Free accounts may be deleted in your dashboard.
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By MICASAS: We may suspend or terminate your account for:
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Violation of these Terms (e.g., false listings, non-payment).
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Fraudulent or illegal activity.
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Harm to our Services or other users.
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Effect: Upon termination, your access to paid features ends, and listings may be removed or marked Expired. These Terms’ surviving provisions (e.g., liability, intellectual property) remain in effect.
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8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Services are provided “as is” without warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not guarantee:
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Uninterrupted or error-free access.
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Accuracy of listings or third-party data (e.g., Point2Agent).
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Results from using the Services (e.g., lead generation).
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9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, MICASAS, its affiliates, and partners are not liable for:
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Indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages (e.g., lost profits, data loss).
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Errors in listings, syndication, or analytics.
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Third-party actions (e.g., PayPal, Listhub). Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.
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10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold MICASAS, its affiliates, and employees harmless from claims, losses, or damages arising from:
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Your use of the Services.
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Your listings or content.
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Violation of these Terms or applicable laws.
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11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
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Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles.
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Disputes: Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Services will be resolved through negotiation. If unresolved, disputes will be settled in the courts of Delaware.
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Class Action Waiver: You waive the right to participate in class actions or collective lawsuits against MICASAS.
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12. Miscellaneous
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Entire Agreement: These Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any subscription agreements constitute the entire agreement between you and MICASAS.
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Severability: If any provision is invalid, the remaining provisions remain enforceable.
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No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right does not waive it.
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Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign them freely.
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13. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms, contact:
MICASAS Inc.
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (206) 383-8717
Address: 51 N Broad St, Suite 206, Middletown, DE 19709