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Terms & Conditions
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These terms govern your use of this website and the basis on which Canonical Realty provides valuation, property management, and estate agency services. Formal engagements are additionally governed by the written instruction letter or management agreement for each mandate.
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Our Services
Canonical Realty is a Nairobi-based firm offering property valuation, property management, and estate agency (sales and lettings) services. We operate under the professional and licensing requirements of the Valuers Registration Board (VRB), the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK), and the Estate Agents Registration Board (EARB).
Website content is general information only and does not constitute professional advice for any specific property or transaction.
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Engagement and Quotations
No instruction is accepted until confirmed in writing through an instruction letter, management agreement, or agency mandate setting out scope, deliverables, timelines, and fees.
Quotations are valid for [Content Placeholder: validity period, e.g. 30 days] unless stated otherwise.
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Valuation Opinions Disclaimer
A valuation is a professional opinion of value at a stated date, formed under applicable VRB, ISK, and IFRS-aligned standards. It is not a guarantee of sale price, rental outcome, or future market performance.
Valuation reports are prepared for the stated purpose and the named instructing party. Third parties may not rely on a report without our prior written consent.
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Fees and Commissions
Professional fees, management fees, and agency commissions are as agreed in the engagement documents: [Content Placeholder: standard fee and commission schedule].
Disbursements, statutory charges, and applicable taxes are payable in addition to professional fees unless expressly included.
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Client Obligations
Clients must provide accurate title documents, property information, and timely access for inspections. We are entitled to rely on information supplied by the client and are not liable for loss arising from inaccurate or incomplete information.
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Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, our liability for any mandate is limited to [Content Placeholder: liability cap, e.g. the fee paid for that mandate]. Nothing in these terms limits liability that cannot be limited under Kenyan law.
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Intellectual Property
All website content and report formats remain our property. Valuation reports and marketing materials may not be reproduced or distributed without written permission.
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Governing Law
These terms and any engagement are governed by the laws of Kenya. Disputes shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiation, failing which they shall be resolved through [Content Placeholder: dispute forum, e.g. arbitration in Nairobi / Kenyan courts].
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Contact
Questions about these terms: info@canonicalrealty.com, +254 712 244 494, [Content Placeholder: physical office address, Nairobi, Kenya].