Vermont Land Link (VLL) is managed by the Intervale Center (IC), a nonprofit, mission-driven organization devoted to strengthening community food systems that sustain farms, land and people. Neither VLL nor the IC is involved in real estate listings, brokerage, or sales activities. Neither VLL nor the IC receives any real estate commissions before, during, or after any transactions directly related to this site. 

Ultimately, neither Vermont Land Link nor the Intervale Center is responsible for the accuracy of the information posted by others on VLL, including the content and representations of posted land listings or farm seeker profiles. We recommend that all users of VLL conduct appropriate due diligence to confirm an appropriate fit with a landowner or farm seeker. Users are encouraged to do any screening necessary to confirm the information presented and to feel comfortable with a landowner or farm seeker. This might include asking for external references, scheduling a video or phone call, conducting a site visit, online research, and any other methods. 

Vermont Land Link and the Intervale Center reserve the right to remove any user, land listing, or farm seeker profile at any time.

The following are expectations of those using the resources and services provided by Vermont Land Link and the Intervale Center: 

• Be polite and respectful – demonstrate respect for each other throughout all your interactions, including email and phone communications as well as in-person. 
• Be truthful – ensure your listing and all related information you share, whether written or verbal, is an honest and accurate representation of yourself, your land or farming experience, and the opportunity you are seeking or offering.
• Be inclusive - recognize that everyone has their own perspectives based on their experience and identity. Keep an open mindset; be open to new ideas, working with new people, and being challenged while staying respectful. 
• Be engaged - be sure to respond to all inquiries you receive so that users know your listing is active. 

VLL acknowledges that differences in opinions and conflicts are normal in interpersonal interactions and uncomfortable situations may arise. We ask that you work to address these differences in a respectful and civil manner before contacting VLL.  If you feel that another website user has violated these terms of use and are uncomfortable addressing the issue directly with that user, or have been unsuccessful in resolving the issue, you may report the issue by contacting VLL at [email protected]. Violations to the terms of use, such as hate speech, sexual, racial, or ethnic slurs, discrimination, harassment, or abusive behavior of any kind, will not be tolerated and will result in immediate removal from the website and/or other restrictions on a user’s access to associated services. 

VLL will review each report of violation and will use our discretion to appropriately address the situation. VLL has the right to discontinue a user's access to the site at any time, and may follow up with additional actions that include, but are not limited to: 

1. Notify a user of reported misconduct,
2. Communicate via phone call or email with the parties involved to learn more about the reported misconduct and determine if a violation has been made, and/or
3. Refer parties to an agricultural mediation program.

If you have any questions about the Terms of Use or Code of Conduct, please contact the VLL team at [email protected].

We are committed to protecting the privacy and accuracy of confidential information to the extent possible, subject to provisions of state and federal law. Other than as required by laws that guarantee public access to certain types of information, or in response to subpoenas or other legal instruments that authorize access, personal information is not actively shared. In particular, we do not re-distribute or sell personal information collected on our web servers. 

You can view portions of VLL without providing any information. To ensure that we provide you with the best possible experience, we will store, use, and share information about you in accordance with this Statement. 

Information You Provide to Us

We collect certain personal information from you, which can be used to individually identify you from a larger group. Collecting information about the people we serve is important for identifying gaps in our programs, reporting to funders, and continuing to fund these services. The information we collect is private, not shared with other organizations, and is analyzed only in aggregate.

Some of the information you provide in your listing will be visible on the site to help users make connections. We also collect information for our internal use including, but not limited to:

• First and last name; 
• Email address; 
• Phone number;
• Responses to profile questions; and 
• Listing information.

You may provide us personal information when you: 

• Create an account on the website;
• Create a posting of any type;
• Send direct message to other users; 
• Request support or otherwise communicate with the VLL team; or 
• Respond to any surveys. 

Information you post to VLL may be used by site administrators or the IC for communication and evaluation efforts. Remember that any information disclosed in a land listing or farm seeker profile becomes public information, which may be used by other parties without your consent. Always exercise caution when disclosing personal information in public forums. We cannot be responsible for the privacy of any personal information posted by you in public forums. 

VLL administrators have access to your direct messages, but do not monitor direct messages beyond solving technical problems or addressing violations of VLL’s Code of Conduct as requested. Direct message information is not public information. However, direct messages can be shared by recipients. Always exercise caution when disclosing personal information in direct messages. We cannot be responsible for the privacy of any personal information shared by you in direct messages.  

VLL cannot guarantee a successful farmland transfer, lease, succession plan, purchase, or other tenure arrangement. As a user of Vermont Land Link, you agree to release VLL and the Intervale Center from responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury that may occur as a result of inquiries.

VLL, the IC and each of our directors, officers, employees, agents, and/or contractors (collectively, “representatives”) are not responsible for any activities between participants. As a user of VLL, you agree to release VLL, our partners and representatives from any and all claims, costs, suits, actions, judgements, or expenses, including attorneys’ and experts’ fees, that may occur in connection with, provision of, or dissemination of such information by VLL and our partners and representatives.

We have the right to discontinue your participation on VLL at any time for any reason whatsoever.