By accessing or using the Home Deal Group website and services (collectively, the "Service"), you ("User") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Home Deal Group LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our").
2. Description of Service
Home Deal Group provides a website and related tools to assist prospective clients with real estate services, including home valuations, property search, and connecting with a real estate agent. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time with or without notice.
3. Eligibility
To use the Service, you must:
Be at least 18 years of age;
Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement;
Not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable law; and
Complete any registration or request process and provide accurate, current, and complete information.
4. User Accounts
4.1 Account Registration
To access certain features of the Service, you may need to provide a valid email address, phone number, and any other required information. You agree to provide accurate and complete information and to keep this information up to date.
4.2 Account Security
You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, if any, and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately at [email protected] if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain account security.
4.3 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account or access at our sole discretion, with or without notice, for conduct that we determine violates these Terms, is harmful to other users, or is otherwise objectionable.
5. Fees and Payment
5.1 Fees
Certain services offered by Home Deal Group, such as brokerage or commission-based services, may involve fees as separately disclosed and agreed to in writing (e.g., in a listing agreement or buyer representation agreement). Website access and home valuation tools are provided free of charge unless otherwise stated.
5.2 Billing
Where payment is required for a service, you authorize us to charge the agreed payment method according to the terms disclosed to you at the time of purchase.
5.3 Changes to Fees
We reserve the right to change our pricing for any paid services at any time, with reasonable advance notice provided where required.
5.4 Taxes
You are responsible for all taxes, levies, or duties imposed by taxing authorities in connection with your use of the Service, excluding taxes based solely on our net income.
6. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use the Service to:
Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation;
Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material (spam);
Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity;
Upload, post, or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, or otherwise objectionable;
Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service or its related systems;
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service or any related systems or networks;
Use automated means (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Service without our express written consent;
Engage in any activity that could damage, overburden, or impair the Service.
7. Intellectual Property
7.1 Our Property
All content, features, and functionality of the Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, photographs, property listing content, and interfaces, are the exclusive property of Home Deal Group or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
7.2 License to Use
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use in connection with your real estate needs.
7.3 User Content
You retain all rights to any content you submit to the Service ("User Content"), such as inquiries, reviews, or property preferences. By submitting User Content, you grant Home Deal Group a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, store, and process your User Content solely to provide and improve the Service.
8. Home Valuation and Property Information Tools
8.1 Estimates Only
Any home value estimate, market analysis, or property information provided through the Service (including through the thehomedeal.com tool) is an estimate for informational purposes only. It is not an appraisal and should not be relied upon as a substitute for a professional appraisal or a formal comparative market analysis prepared by a licensed agent.
8.2 No Guarantee of Accuracy
Property data may be sourced from public records, MLS data, or third-party providers and may contain errors or be out of date. Home Deal Group does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any estimate or property information provided.
9. Privacy
Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, available at https://thehomedeal.com/privacy-policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy.
10. Third-Party Services
The Service may integrate with or link to third-party services, websites, or applications, including MLS platforms, lenders, or title companies. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party services. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party services you access.
11. Disclaimers
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. HOME DEAL GROUP DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.
The information provided through the Service, including home value estimates, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, tax, or professional real estate advice. You should consult a qualified professional, including a licensed real estate agent, appraiser, or attorney, before making decisions based on information from the Service.
12. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL HOME DEAL GROUP, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Home Deal Group and its officers, agents, and employees from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with: (a) your access to or use of the Service; (b) your User Content; (c) your violation of these Terms; or (d) your violation of any third-party rights.
14. Dispute Resolution
14.1 Informal Resolution
Before filing any formal legal claim, you agree to first contact us at [email protected] and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.
14.2 Arbitration
If informal resolution fails, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration will take place in the state where the Company operates, and the award shall be final and binding.
14.3 Class Action Waiver
YOU AND THE COMPANY AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.
15. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which the Company operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
16. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the revised Terms on our website. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of the revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
17. General Provisions
17.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company with respect to the Service.
17.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
17.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.
17.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may freely assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets.
18. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: