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Terms of Use

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These Terms of Use govern your use of HomeFinder, a property search website operated by Olena Kalus of [Brokerage name] ("we," "us," or "our"). Please read them carefully.

Acceptance of these terms

By accessing or using this site, you agree to these Terms of Use and to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Listing information

Property listings on this site are provided through an Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program by brokers who participate in the multiple listing service (MLS). Many listings are held by brokerage firms other than [Brokerage name]; the listing brokerage is shown with each listing where required.

Listing information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. It may contain errors or omissions, and properties are subject to prior sale, changes in price or terms, or withdrawal without notice. Information shown may not reflect the most recent status of a property.

Please independently verify any information that is important to you, including:

  • Square footage, lot size, and room measurements.
  • School assignments and school ratings.
  • Homeowners association (HOA) fees, rules, and assessments.
  • Property taxes and tax exemptions.
  • Zoning, permits, flood zones, and utilities.

Permitted use

Listing information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties that consumers may be interested in purchasing.

You agree not to:

  • Copy, scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to collect listing data or photos.
  • Republish, redistribute, or sell site content, or use it to build databases or derivative works.
  • Use the site for any unlawful purpose or in a way that violates fair housing laws.
  • Interfere with the site's operation or security, or try to gain unauthorized access to it.
  • Submit false information or impersonate another person.

No agency relationship

Using this site, saving homes, or submitting an inquiry does not by itself create an agency, brokerage, or client relationship between you and Olena Kalus or [Brokerage name]. Such a relationship is created only by a written agreement or as otherwise provided by the laws of the state where the property is located. Until then, please avoid sharing confidential information, such as the most you are willing to pay for a property.

Estimates and calculators

The monthly payment calculator, price per square foot, and any other estimates on this site are for illustration only. They rely on assumptions that may not apply to you and do not include every cost of owning a home. They are not an offer of credit, a loan pre-approval, or a commitment to lend, and they are not financial, tax, or legal advice. Please consult a licensed lender, tax advisor, or attorney about your situation.

Translations

This site is available in English, Russian, and Spanish. Translations are provided for your convenience. If there is any conflict or difference in meaning between the English version and a translation, the English version controls. Listing descriptions may appear only in the language in which they were written.

Third-party links and maps

The site uses maps from OpenStreetMap and Esri and may link to other websites. Map locations are approximate. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content, services, or websites, and your use of them is subject to their own terms.

Intellectual property

The site's design, text, graphics, and software are owned by us or our licensors. Listing data and photos are owned by the MLS, listing brokers, photographers, or others and are used under license. These terms do not give you any right to use this material except as described above.

Copyright complaints (DMCA)

We respect the rights of copyright owners. If you believe that material on this site infringes your copyright, please send a notice to [contact email] that includes:

  • Your physical or electronic signature.
  • Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
  • Identification of the material you claim is infringing and where it appears on the site (for example, the listing address or page URL).
  • Your name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
  • A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  • A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on the owner's behalf.

We will review proper notices and remove or disable access to infringing material where appropriate. Some listing content can only be corrected by the MLS or the listing broker, and we may forward your notice to them.

Disclaimer of warranties

The site and all of its content are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, [Brokerage name], Olena Kalus, the MLS and its participants, and our service providers will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss arising from your use of, or reliance on, this site or its content. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so some of these limitations may not apply to you.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the state in which the brokerage is licensed, without regard to its conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute relating to these terms or the site will be brought in the courts of that jurisdiction.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms at any time by posting a revised version on this page. The date at the top shows when they were last changed. If you continue to use the site after a change, you accept the updated terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms can be sent to [contact email].