TermsofService

Homey — Student Housing Discovery

Last Updated: March 3, 2026  |  Effective Date: March 3, 2026

1. Eligibility

1.1 Age Requirement

1.2 Account Requirements

To access certain features, you must create an account using Sign in with Google or Sign in with Apple. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Promptly update your information if it changes
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

1.3 One Account Per Person

You may only maintain one account. Creating multiple accounts may result in termination of all accounts.

2. The Service

2.1 Description

Homey is a mobile platform that connects renters with rental property listings near university campuses, specifically targeting students, graduate students, interns, and working professionals near university campuses across the United States.

• For Renters: Browse, search, filter, and save rental property listings; create renter profiles; send inquiries to landlords
• For Landlords: Create and manage property listings; receive and respond to renter inquiries; view renter profiles

2.2 Platform Only

We do not:

• Own, manage, or control any properties listed on the Service
• Verify the accuracy of property listings
• Guarantee the availability, condition, or legality of any property
• Verify the identity, background, or qualifications of users
• Provide legal, financial, or real estate advice
• Act as a real estate agent, broker, or property manager

2.3 No Guarantee

We do not guarantee that you will find suitable housing or tenants through the Service.

3. User Conduct

3.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes. You agree NOT to:

General Prohibitions

• Violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights
• Use the Service for any fraudulent or deceptive purpose
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
• Use automated means (bots, scrapers) to access the Service
• Collect or harvest user information without consent

Content Prohibitions

• Post false, inaccurate, or misleading information
• Post discriminatory content based on protected characteristics
• Post content that is defamatory, obscene, or offensive
• Post content that infringes intellectual property rights
• Post spam, advertisements, or promotional materials

Listing-Specific Prohibitions

• Post listings for properties you do not own or have authority to rent
• Post listings with false or misleading prices, photos, or descriptions
• Post listings for illegal rental arrangements

3.2 Fair Housing Compliance

3.3 Reporting Violations

If you encounter content or behavior that violates these Terms, please report it to joinhomeyapp@gmail.com.

4. User Content

4.1 Your Content

"User Content" means any content you submit through the Service, including profile information, property listings, photos, videos, and messages.

4.2 Ownership

You retain ownership of your User Content. By submitting User Content, you grant Homey a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, and display your User Content in connection with operating the Service.

4.3 Representations

By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to submit the content
• The content does not infringe any third-party rights
• The content is accurate and not misleading
• The content complies with these Terms and applicable laws

4.4 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, remove, or modify User Content that violates these Terms, and to suspend or terminate accounts for violations.

Homey maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding objectionable content or abusive users. We will act on reports within 24 hours by removing the content and/or ejecting the user who provided the content.

5. Property Listings

5.1 External Listings

Some property listings are aggregated from third-party sources. We do not verify, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy of these listings.

5.2 Your Responsibility

Before entering into any rental agreement, you should:

• Visit the property in person
• Verify the landlord's identity and authority
• Review the lease agreement carefully
• Conduct your own due diligence
• Consult with a legal professional if needed

6. Transactions Between Users

6.1 Independent Transactions

Any transactions, agreements, or communications between users (including rental agreements, deposits, and payments) are solely between those users. Homey is not a party to these transactions.

6.2 Disputes

We are not responsible for resolving disputes between users. If you have a dispute with another user, first try to resolve it directly.

6.3 No Liability

We are not liable for any damages arising from transactions between users, including property damage, personal injury, financial losses, or fraud.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, features, functionality, and content (excluding User Content), are owned by Homey or our licensors.

7.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes.

7.3 Restrictions

You may not copy, modify, distribute, reverse engineer, or create derivative works based on the Service.

8. Disclaimers

9. Limitation of Liability

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Homey from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your User Content
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights or applicable law
• Any dispute between you and another user

11. Account Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may delete your account at any time:

1. Go to Profile > Preferences
2. Tap "Delete Account"
3. Confirm deletion

Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.

11.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these Terms, fraudulent activity, conduct harmful to others, or other reasons at our discretion.

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing any legal action, you agree to contact us at joinhomeyapp@gmail.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

12.2 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

12.3 Jurisdiction

You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois.

12.4 Class Action Waiver

13. General Provisions

• Entire Agreement: These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and Homey
• Severability: If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in effect
• Waiver: Our failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver
• Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our consent

14. Additional Terms for Landlords

If you post property listings, you additionally agree to:

• Have legal authority to list each property
• Provide accurate and complete listing information
• Promptly update or remove listings when no longer available
• Comply with all applicable fair housing laws

15. Additional Terms for Renters

If you use the Service as a renter, you acknowledge:

• You are responsible for independently verifying all listing information
• We do not guarantee you will find suitable housing
• Any rental agreements are directly between you and the landlord

16. Contact Information

17. Apple App Store Terms

You acknowledge that these Terms are between you and Homey only, and not with Apple. Apple has no obligation to furnish any maintenance or support services for the App. In the event of any failure of the App to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple, and Apple will refund the purchase price (if any) for the App to you. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Apple will have no other warranty obligation whatsoever with respect to the App. Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims by you or any third party relating to the App or your possession and/or use of the App.