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Scope and limits of this informational website.

Effective date: July 17, 2026

These Terms describe the scope and limitations of Bay Sale Ready, a free, independent, noncommercial informational website. They do not require a user to provide an account, property address, or transaction documents.

General information only

The site provides general public information and links to external sources. It does not provide legal advice or another professional service and is not a substitute for advice from a licensed California attorney, an appropriate licensed transaction professional, or the responsible government agency.

No official or individualized decision

The site does not determine whether a law or program applies to a particular property or transfer. It does not determine compliance, eligibility for an exception or extension, the validity of a certificate, responsibility under a contract or HOA document, a legal deadline, or whether a transaction may close. Question-list outputs are general prompts to verify, not applications, certificates, disclosures, permits, opinions, or determinations.

Official sources

Current governing law, live agency instructions, and decisions of the responsible agency control. Verify current requirements directly with the agency before acting, ordering work, relying on a deadline, or submitting a document.

No professional relationship

Use of the site or sending an email does not create an attorney-client, broker-client, advisory, agency, fiduciary, contractor, or other professional relationship. Property-specific questions cannot be answered through the site's email address.

External professionals and websites

A link to an agency directory, license record, or external website is not a recommendation, ranking, endorsement, or verification of quality, availability, price, insurance, licensing, or suitability. Professional status can change. Check the current official record and make an independent selection. Bay Sale Ready does not receive applications, payments, leads, referral compensation, or information submitted to an external site.

Availability and limitations

The site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and may contain errors, omissions, delays, or outdated links. To the extent permitted by applicable law, no warranty is made regarding accuracy, completeness, timeliness, availability, or fitness for a particular purpose. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any right or liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

Changes and questions

The site and these Terms may change. A revised effective date will be posted when these Terms are materially updated. Questions about the site may be sent to hello@baysaleready.com.

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Bay Sale Ready is a free, independent, noncommercial informational website. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any city, government agency, utility, licensing board, or professional appearing in a linked external resource. It does not provide legal, real estate, engineering, inspection, contracting, or compliance services. Requirements and professional status can change. Confirm current requirements with the responsible agency and verify current professional status before acting.

Published coverage: Oakland, Berkeley, Hayward, San José, and San Francisco. This is selected coverage, not a complete inventory of local requirements.

Last reviewed by Bay Sale Ready: July 18, 2026. Information may have changed since our last review. Verify current requirements and status directly with the responsible agency before relying on it.

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