Disclaimers

1. Independence and non-affiliation

Discover Firethorne is an independent, privately operated editorial and informational website. It is not the Firethorne Homeowners Association, the Firethorne Community Association or any successor association, the Country Club of the Carolinas (formerly Firethorne Country Club), the community developer, any architectural review committee, any property-management company, or any affiliate, agent, employee, officer, or authorized representative of any of them.

This Site is not endorsed, sponsored, approved, licensed, reviewed, or authorized by any of those entities, and no statement here should be interpreted as an official association or club communication. It is not a governing document and does not create, amend, interpret, waive, or enforce any covenant, condition, restriction, rule, bylaw, assessment, or membership right.

For official information regarding governance, dues and assessments, covenants and restrictions, architectural approvals, amenity or club access, membership categories, gate and security procedures, or community policies, contact the applicable organization directly and rely only on its own official documents and representatives.

2. Trademarks and editorial references

"Firethorne," "Country Club of the Carolinas," and all other third-party names, logos, and marks referenced on this Site are the property of their respective owners. They are used in a nominative, descriptive, and editorial manner solely to identify the subject being discussed, and their use does not imply any affiliation, endorsement, sponsorship, or partnership.

3. Accuracy disclaimer — good-faith effort

We work diligently to research, verify, and present information as accurately as possible, drawing on public records, publicly available sources, and direct observation. Despite those good-faith efforts, information about a living community changes constantly and errors are possible.

All content is provided "as is," without warranty of accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or fitness for any purpose. Descriptions, counts, acreage, boundaries, square footages, price ranges, fees, dues, tax figures, amenity lists, course details, builder information, school assignments, timelines, and historical statements are approximate, may be outdated, and may contain errors or omissions. We expressly disclaim liability for any error, omission, or outdated statement, and for any decision made in reliance on Site content.

If you find something inaccurate, please tell us through the contact form and we will review and correct it promptly where warranted. We have no obligation to update content after publication.

4. Real estate disclaimer

Nothing on this Site is an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a listing of any property, nor is it an appraisal, valuation, market opinion, or brokerage service. We are not acting as your real estate agent, broker, or fiduciary, and no agency relationship is created by using this Site. Property availability, prices, and terms change without notice. Always verify property details, boundaries, zoning, permitted use, HOA obligations, and school assignments through licensed professionals, official records, and the applicable authorities before acting.

5. No professional advice

Content on this Site is general information, not legal, financial, tax, investment, insurance, appraisal, engineering, architectural, construction, or brokerage advice. Consult a qualified licensed professional regarding your specific circumstances before making any decision.

6. School and community information

School assignments, ratings, district boundaries, and program offerings change and are outside our control. Any such information is included for general reference only and must be verified directly with the school district at the time of purchase or enrollment.

7. Third-party recommendations

This Site editorially recommends independent local businesses in real estate, custom home building, renovation, interior design, and smart-home technology. These recommendations are informational opinions. We do not employ, supervise, license, insure, bond, or guarantee any third party, and we do not warrant their availability, licensing, pricing, workmanship, conduct, or results.

We may have business, referral, or ownership relationships with recommended businesses. Any agreement or transaction you enter with a third party is solely between you and that party, and we disclaim all liability arising from it. Always verify licensing, insurance, references, and contract terms independently.

8. Photography, maps, and illustrations

Images, maps, marker placements, and illustrations on this Site are for general orientation and editorial purposes only. They are not surveys, plats, or engineering drawings; they are not to scale; and they do not depict legal boundaries, easements, lot lines, or exact locations. Where authentic photography of a specific subject is unavailable, an editorial placeholder is used rather than a substitute image.

9. Forward-looking statements

Any statement about future development, construction, amenities, market conditions, appreciation, or community plans is speculative, subject to change, and not a promise, projection, or guarantee of any outcome.

10. Fair housing

We comply with the federal Fair Housing Act and applicable state and local fair-housing laws. Nothing on this Site expresses any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic.

11. Limitation of liability

Your use of this Site is subject to the disclaimers of warranty, limitation of liability, indemnification, and dispute-resolution provisions in our Terms of Use, which are incorporated here by reference.