Last updated: May 21, 2025
Welcome to Own Dominican (the “Site”), owned and operated by Derek C. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.
1. Purpose of the Site
Own Dominican is an informational platform created to help Canadians and Americans understand the process of purchasing real estate in the Dominican Republic. This site provides general guidance, articles, and referrals to trusted developers and legal professionals.
We do not provide legal, financial, or real estate representation in the Dominican Republic. All real estate transactions should be conducted with licensed professionals operating locally.
2. No Client-Agency Relationship
Use of this website does not create a client, agency, or fiduciary relationship between you and Derek C. or Own Dominican. Derek C. is a Canadian-licensed REALTOR®, but he does not represent clients in the Dominican Republic.
3. Referral Disclaimer
We may refer users to third-party developers, agents, or legal professionals in the Dominican Republic. We do not control these third parties and are not responsible for their services, actions, or outcomes. Users are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence before entering into any transaction.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this site — including text, images, logos, videos, and graphics — is the property of Own Dominican or its content providers and is protected by copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any content without prior written consent.
5. User Conduct
By using this Site, you agree not to:
- Use the site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the site or its systems
- Distribute spam, malware, or harmful code
- Misrepresent your identity or intentions when contacting us
6. Third-Party Links
This website may include links to third-party websites for convenience. We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of content on external sites. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.
7. Limitation of Liability
Own Dominican and Derek C. make no guarantees regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information on this site. By using the Site, you agree that we are not liable for any damages resulting from your reliance on content or referrals provided here.
8. Modifications to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the site means you accept the revised terms.
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada, without regard to conflict of laws principles.
10. Contact
For questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:
Own Dominican 