Legal & Compliance

Disclaimers & Disclosures

Effective January 1, 2025

General Disclaimer

The information on this website is provided by Locust Grove Title and Settlements, LLC for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes legal, tax, financial, or insurance advice, and no attorney-client or fiduciary relationship is created by your use of this site, by contacting us, or by submitting any form.

Real estate, title insurance, and settlement requirements vary by jurisdiction and by transaction. You should consult a licensed attorney, your lender, and a qualified title professional regarding your specific situation before acting on any information found here.

No Guarantee of Accuracy

While we make reasonable efforts to keep the content on this site current and accurate, laws, regulations, fees, and procedures change. We make no warranty, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information presented, and we expressly disclaim liability for any errors or omissions.

Title Insurance & Underwriter Disclosure

Locust Grove Title and Settlements, LLC is an independent title and settlement services provider licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Title insurance policies issued through our office are underwritten by nationally recognized title insurance underwriters, including Fidelity National Title Insurance Company and Stewart Title Guaranty Company.

All title insurance policies are subject to the terms, conditions, exclusions, and exceptions set forth in the policy issued by the underwriter. Coverage is not bound until a policy is issued.

Settlement Services & RESPA Notice

You have the right to shop for settlement services. The selection of a title company and settlement agent is the consumer's choice, and is not required to be made based on a referral from a lender, real estate agent, or any other party. Locust Grove Title and Settlements, LLC does not pay or accept any fee, kickback, or thing of value in exchange for the referral of settlement service business, in compliance with Section 8 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), 12 U.S.C. § 2607.

Wire Fraud Warning

Wire fraud and email compromise are significant risks in real estate transactions. We will never send wiring instructions or changes to wiring instructions by email alone. If you receive an email purporting to contain wire instructions — even from an address you recognize — call our office directly at 540-972-2009 using a known, trusted number to verify before transferring any funds. Locust Grove Title and Settlements, LLC is not responsible for losses resulting from wire instructions that were not verbally verified with our office.

Privacy & Non-Public Personal Information

In the course of providing settlement services, we collect non-public personal information (NPI) such as names, addresses, Social Security numbers, financial account information, and information related to your transaction. We collect this information from you, your lender, your real estate agent, and from public records.

We restrict access to NPI to employees and authorized third parties (such as underwriters, lenders, and recording offices) who need it to complete your transaction. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards intended to protect NPI in compliance with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and applicable Virginia law. We do not sell your personal information.

Electronic Communications Consent

By contacting us through this website, by email, or by phone, you consent to receive communications from Locust Grove Title and Settlements, LLC electronically. Communications transmitted by email are not encrypted by default and may not be secure. Do not send sensitive personal or financial information by unencrypted email.

Equal Housing & Non-Discrimination

Locust Grove Title and Settlements, LLC complies with the federal Fair Housing Act and all applicable federal, state, and local fair-housing and non-discrimination laws. We provide services without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, or any other protected characteristic.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of any third-party site, and a link does not constitute an endorsement.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Locust Grove Title and Settlements, LLC, its officers, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of this website or any information contained on it.

Contact for Legal & Compliance Matters

Questions about these disclosures, our privacy practices, or compliance matters may be directed to:

Locust Grove Title and Settlements, LLC
5489 Germanna Hwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508
540-972-2009 · office@locustgrovetitle.com