Terms of Service
Last Updated: January 17, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Affordable Housing Search website ("Service") at affordablehousingnearme.net, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you do not have permission to access the Service.
2. Description of Service
Affordable Housing Search provides a platform to search for affordable housing properties participating in the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. Our Service includes:
- Property search and filtering capabilities
- Housing information and educational resources
- Income eligibility calculators
- User account features for saving searches and favorites
- Newsletter and notification services
3. User Accounts
When you create an account with us, you must provide information that is accurate, complete, and current. You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
4. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use the Service to:
- Violate any local, state, national, or international law
- Transmit any unauthorized advertising or spam
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
- Collect or harvest any personally identifiable information
- Use automated systems or software to extract data (scraping)
- Engage in any activity that could damage or impair the Service
5. Content and Information
Property Information
The housing information provided on our Service is based on the HUD National Low Income Housing Tax Credit Database and other public sources. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information on the Service.
User Content
By submitting content to our Service, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content in connection with the Service.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Affordable Housing Search and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by us. We assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
7. Disclaimers
No Housing Guarantee
We do not own, operate, or manage any of the properties listed on our Service. We do not guarantee housing placement, availability, or eligibility. Users must contact property managers directly and complete their application processes.
No Professional Advice
The information provided on our Service is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult with qualified professionals for advice specific to your situation.
8. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL AFFORDABLE HOUSING SEARCH, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:
- Your use or inability to use the Service
- Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
- Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Service
- Any errors or omissions in any content
- Any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any content
9. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Affordable Housing Search and its affiliates from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from:
- Your use of and access to the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party right
- Any content you submit to the Service
10. Advertising and Third-Party Content
Our Service may display advertisements and third-party content. We are not responsible for the content of these advertisements or any transactions you may enter into with advertisers. Your interactions with advertisers are solely between you and the advertiser.
11. Privacy
Your use of our Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs the Site and informs users of our data collection practices.
12. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.
13. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.
14. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
16. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Affordable Housing Search
Email: hello@affordablehousingnearme.net
Website: affordablehousingnearme.net