Terms of Service

Who We Are and What These Terms Cover

These Terms of Service govern your use of swimmeandson.com and any other websites or digital properties operated by Swimme & Son Building Contractors, Inc. (“Swimme & Son,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a licensed general contractor based at 184 Lovers Lane, Elizabeth City, NC 27909.

By visiting or using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site. “You” and “your” refer to you as a visitor or user of this website.

This is a business website for a residential and commercial remodeling company. We do not operate a subscription service, a user forum, or a platform for user-generated content. These terms are written accordingly — they cover what you can and cannot do on our site, what we own, what we’re responsible for, and how disputes are handled.

Using This Website

You may use swimmeandson.com to learn about our services, request estimates, read project information, and contact us. You agree to use the site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not interfere with other visitors’ experience or the functioning of the site itself.

You agree not to:

• Use the site in any way that violates federal, state, or local law or regulation
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site, its server, or any connected system or database
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code into the site
• Use automated tools (bots, spiders, scrapers, or similar) to copy, index, or harvest content from the site without our prior written permission
• Overburden or disrupt the site’s infrastructure through excessive requests or denial-of-service attacks
• Impersonate Swimme & Son, our employees, or any other person or entity
• Use the site to transmit unsolicited commercial messages (spam) to us or others
• Use the site in any way that exploits or harms minors

Violations may result in termination of your access to the site and may be referred to appropriate law enforcement authorities.

Our Content and Intellectual Property

All content on swimmeandson.com — including text, photographs, project images, videos, graphics, page layouts, and the overall design of the site — is owned by Swimme & Son Building Contractors, Inc. or used with permission from the rightful owner. This content is protected by United States copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

What you may do:

• View and browse the site for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Share links to pages on our site
• Quote brief excerpts (a sentence or two) with clear attribution to swimmeandson.com

What you may not do without our written permission:

• Copy, reproduce, or republish substantial portions of our content on another website, publication, or platform
• Use our photographs or project images for any purpose other than personal reference
• Modify our content and present it as your own
• Remove or alter copyright, trademark, or attribution notices from any content copied from the site
• Use our name, logo, or branding in any way that implies endorsement or affiliation without our written consent

The Swimme & Son name, logo, and related marks are trademarks of Swimme & Son Building Contractors, Inc. To request permission to use our content or imagery, email info@swimmeandson.com with a description of your intended use.

Accuracy of Information — and Its Limits

We take the accuracy of our website content seriously. All technical and trade content on this site is reviewed by Mark Swimme, President and NC Licensed General Contractor (License #43338), before publication. Our full editorial standards and source citation policies are described on our Accuracy of Claims & Editorial Process page.

That said, we are a remodeling company — not a full-time publishing operation — and we cannot guarantee that every page on this site is updated the moment conditions change. Building codes are revised. Product lines are discontinued. Material prices shift. We correct errors when we find them or when they are reported to us, but we cannot promise that every piece of information on the site is current on any given day.

If you believe something on our site is inaccurate, please tell us. Our correction request process is described on the Editorial Process page. We review all correction requests within 5 business days.

Customer Testimonials

Testimonials and reviews displayed on this website are genuine statements from real customers who have worked with Swimme & Son Building Contractors. They reflect individual experiences and results, which will vary from project to project based on scope, materials, site conditions, and other factors. Testimonials do not constitute a warranty or guarantee of similar outcomes on your project.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites — for example, manufacturer product pages, industry resources, or opt-out tools for advertising and analytics services. These links are provided for your convenience. Swimme & Son does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability. A link from our site to another site is not an endorsement of that site or its content.

SMS and Text Messaging Terms

If you opt in to receive SMS text messages from Swimme & Son Building Contractors, the following terms apply. For full details on how we use your phone number and what we send, see our Privacy & Security page — SMS section.

• Program: Swimme & Son Building Contractors SMS communications
• Message types: Marketing offers, service updates, appointment reminders, and customer support messages
• Frequency: Message frequency varies
• Rates: Message and data rates from your mobile carrier may apply
• Opt out: Reply STOP at any time to stop receiving messages. We will send one confirmation message and then remove you.
• Help: Reply HELP for assistance, or contact us at info@swimmeandson.com or 252-338-8443
• Carrier liability: Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages
• Consent: Opting in to SMS is never required to receive services from us

For questions about your text or data plan, contact your wireless carrier directly.

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

This website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. While we make reasonable efforts to keep the site accurate, functional, and secure, we make no warranties — express or implied — regarding the completeness, accuracy, or fitness for a particular purpose of any content on this site.

Swimme & Son Building Contractors, Inc. is not liable for:

• Any errors or omissions in website content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such errors
• Any interruption or unavailability of the website
• Any decision you make — about a remodeling project or otherwise — based solely on information you read on this site, without first consulting our team directly
• Any loss or damage of any kind arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website
• The content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party website linked from our site

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Swimme & Son Building Contractors, Inc., its officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of this website.

Nothing in this section limits our responsibility for fraud, personal injury caused by our negligence, or any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded under North Carolina law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Swimme & Son Building Contractors, Inc., its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, or legal fees arising from your violation of these Terms of Service or your misuse of this website.

Copyright and DMCA Notice

If you believe that content on this website infringes your copyright, you may submit a written notice of claimed infringement pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512). Your notice must include:

1. A physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
2. Identification of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed
3. Identification of the specific content on our site that you believe is infringing, with enough detail for us to locate it (e.g., the URL)
4. Your contact information — name, address, phone number, and email address
5. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
6. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Send copyright notices to: info@swimmeandson.com — subject line: “DMCA Notice.” We will review all properly submitted notices and respond in accordance with the DMCA.

Linking to Our Website

You may link to swimmeandson.com or to specific pages on our site, provided that the link is honest and does not damage our reputation. You may not link to our site in a way that falsely implies a partnership, sponsorship, or endorsement by Swimme & Son that does not exist. We reserve the right to ask you to remove a link if we believe it misrepresents our relationship.

Children’s Access

This website is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information through our site, please contact us at info@swimmeandson.com and we will take prompt action to delete it. See our Privacy & Security page for full details.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these terms or your use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. By using this site, you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.

Before initiating any legal action, we encourage you to contact us first. Most concerns can be resolved quickly and informally.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. When we do, the “Effective Date” at the top of this page will be updated. Continued use of the website after any change is posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. We recommend checking this page periodically if you are a regular visitor.

We will not make changes to these terms that retroactively impose new obligations on you for past conduct.

Waiver and Severability

If we choose not to enforce a specific provision of these terms on a given occasion, that does not mean we have permanently waived our right to enforce it in the future. If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions will continue in full effect.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use your photos or project images on my own website or social media?

  Not without permission. Our project photographs and other images are our intellectual property. Sharing a link to our page or embedding a social media post is fine. Downloading and re-posting our images on your own site or social accounts without credit or permission is not. If you’d like to use something specifically, email us at info@swimmeandson.com and we’ll let you know if that’s okay.

• Are the cost estimates on your website guaranteed prices?

  No. Any cost information on this website is for general planning reference only — it is not a quote, a bid, or a binding estimate. Every remodeling project is different, and actual costs depend on scope, materials, site conditions, and current market pricing. The only way to get a price for your specific project is a free in-person estimate from our team. Request one here.

• If I find inaccurate information on your site, what should I do?

  Please tell us. Email info@swimmeandson.com with “Content Correction” in the subject line, include the URL of the page, and describe what you think is wrong. We review all correction requests within 5 business days. Our full correction process is described on our Editorial Process page.

• How do I stop receiving text messages from you?

  Reply STOP to any message we send you. You’ll receive one confirmation and then no further messages. You can also reply HELP, call us at 252-338-8443, or email info@swimmeandson.com. Opting out of texts has no effect on your ability to work with us.

• Which state’s laws govern these terms?

  North Carolina law governs these Terms of Service. Any legal dispute related to this website would be handled in the federal or state courts serving Elizabeth City, North Carolina.