These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of homeguideis.com and related services (the “Service”) operated by HomeGuideIS (“we,” “us,” “our”). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
What HomeGuideIS Is — and Is Not
HomeGuideIS is a marketplace and information platform. We publish home guides, host professional listings and reviews, provide community features, and display real estate listings and market information. HomeGuideIS is not a licensed real estate brokerage, and we do not provide real estate, legal, tax, or financial advice. Real estate transactions are conducted by licensed professionals in the applicable jurisdiction. Our guides are educational information, not professional advice for your specific situation.
Accounts and Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old and provide accurate information to create an account. You are responsible for your account credentials and for activity under your account. Notify us promptly of unauthorized use at [email protected].
Acceptable Use
You agree not to: post false, defamatory, or misleading content; post reviews you were paid or incentivized to write without disclosure; impersonate others; scrape, harvest, or overload the Service; interfere with security or functionality; use the Service for unlawful purposes; or infringe the rights of others. Content you post must comply with our Community Guidelines and, where applicable, the Review Policy and Listing Policy.
User Content and License
You retain ownership of content you post. By posting, you grant HomeGuideIS a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, display, reproduce, and adapt that content as needed to operate and promote the Service. You represent that you have the rights to the content you post and that it does not violate law or third-party rights.
Professional Listings and Third-Party Services
Professionals listed on the Service are independent third parties, not employees or agents of HomeGuideIS. Verification status indicates what our Business Verification Policy describes — it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality, licensing, or outcome. Contracts, pricing, and disputes regarding services performed are between you and the professional. Verify licensing and insurance independently before hiring.
Disclaimers
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. Cost figures and market data in our guides are published estimates that vary by location and time; they are not quotes or guarantees.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HOMEGUIDEIS AND ITS TEAM WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE OR ANY PROFESSIONAL ENGAGED THROUGH IT.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold HomeGuideIS harmless from claims arising out of your content, your use of the Service, or your violation of these Terms.
Copyright and Takedowns
We respect intellectual property rights. Report claimed infringement to [email protected] with the subject line “Copyright,” including the protected work, the allegedly infringing material, your contact information, and a good-faith statement.
Changes; Termination
We may update these Terms, with changes effective when posted. We may suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will survive.
Governing Law; Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of the state in which HomeGuideIS maintains its principal place of business, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable consumer protection law of your state provides otherwise. Before filing a claim, contact [email protected] so we can try to resolve the dispute informally.
Contact
Questions about these Terms: [email protected].