TermsofService
Homey — Student Housing Discovery
Last Updated: March 3, 2026 | Effective Date: March 3, 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("you," "your," or "User") and Homey ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") governing your access to and use of the Homey mobile application ("App") and all related services (collectively, the "Service").
By creating an account, accessing, or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.
1. Eligibility
1.1 Age Requirement
You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
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
Important: Homey is a platform that facilitates connections between renters and landlords. We are NOT a party to any rental agreement, lease, or transaction between users.
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
Fair Housing Act Compliance Required: All users must comply with applicable fair housing laws. Landlords may not discriminate in housing based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, or disability. Violations may result in immediate termination and reporting to appropriate authorities.
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
8.1 "AS IS" Basis
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy or completeness of content, or availability.
8.2 No Warranty on Listings
We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, legality, or availability of any property listing. We do not verify properties, landlords, or renters.
8.3 No Professional Advice
The Service does not provide legal, financial, or real estate advice. Consult appropriate professionals before making housing decisions.
9. Limitation of Liability
9.1 Exclusion of Damages
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Homey shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
9.2 Cap on Liability
Our total liability for any claims shall not exceed the greater of: (a) the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or (b) one hundred dollars ($100).
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:
- Go to Profile > Preferences
- Tap "Delete Account"
- 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
You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.
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
Email: joinhomeyapp@gmail.com
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.
© 2026 Homey. All rights reserved.
These Terms of Service are effective as of March 3, 2026.
By using the Homey Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.