Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using ApartmentAds.com ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

ApartmentAds.com is a rental listing platform that connects landlords, property managers, and real estate agents with renters. The Service allows users to:

• Post and manage rental property listings
• Search and browse available rental properties
• Contact property owners and managers
• Save favorite listings
• Send inquiries about properties

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and update your account information to keep it accurate
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

3.2 Account Types

The Service offers different account types:

• Renter Accounts: For individuals seeking rental properties
• Landlord/Agent Accounts: For property owners, managers, and real estate agents posting listings
• Admin Accounts: For platform administrators

4. Listing Posting Rules

4.1 Landlord/Agent Responsibilities

If you post listings on the Service, you agree to:

• Post only accurate, truthful, and current information about properties
• Include all required information (address, price, availability, etc.)
• Use only photos that accurately represent the listed property
• Update listings promptly when properties are rented or become unavailable
• Respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Comply with all applicable fair housing laws and regulations
• Not post discriminatory content or engage in discriminatory practices

4.2 Prohibited Listings

You may not post listings that:

• Contain false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Violate fair housing laws or discriminate against protected classes
• Are for properties that do not exist or are not available for rent
• Contain spam, scams, or phishing attempts
• Violate intellectual property rights of others
• Are duplicates of existing listings
• Promote illegal activities

4.3 Listing Fees

ApartmentAds.com is free for landlords and agents to post listings. We reserve the right to introduce premium features or fees in the future, with advance notice to users.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service without permission
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Collect user information without consent
• Use the Service to compete with ApartmentAds.com

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Content

All content on ApartmentAds.com, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of ApartmentAds.com or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Your Content

By posting listings, photos, or other content on the Service, you grant ApartmentAds.com a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with the Service. You retain ownership of your content and are responsible for ensuring you have the right to grant this license.

6.3 User-Generated Content

You represent and warrant that any content you post:

• Does not infringe on any third-party rights
• Is accurate and truthful
• Complies with all applicable laws
• Does not contain defamatory, libelous, or offensive material

7. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

7.1 Service Provided "As Is"

The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. ApartmentAds.com makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of listings
• The availability or uninterrupted operation of the Service
• The quality, safety, or legality of properties listed
• The ability of landlords and renters to complete transactions

7.2 No Endorsement

ApartmentAds.com does not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy of any listing or the quality, safety, or legality of any property. We are not a party to any rental transaction and do not act as a broker, agent, or representative of any user.

7.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ApartmentAds.com shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use the Service
• Any transactions between users
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Any other matter relating to the Service

8. Fair Housing

ApartmentAds.com is committed to fair housing and equal opportunity. All users must comply with federal, state, and local fair housing laws, including but not limited to:

• The Fair Housing Act
• State and local fair housing laws
• Prohibitions against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability, or other protected characteristics

We reserve the right to remove any listing or content that violates fair housing laws and to terminate accounts of users who engage in discriminatory practices.

9. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your information.

10. Termination

10.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account deletion features.

10.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, if you:

• Violate these Terms of Service
• Engage in fraudulent, illegal, or harmful activities
• Post false or misleading information
• Violate fair housing laws
• Abuse other users or the Service

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. We may delete your account and all associated data. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will survive.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ApartmentAds.com, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms of Service
• Your violation of any law or regulation
• Your content or listings
• Any transaction between you and another user

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which ApartmentAds.com operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12.2 Dispute Resolution Process

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through:

1. Good faith negotiation between the parties
2. Mediation, if negotiation fails
3. Binding arbitration, if mediation fails, in accordance with applicable arbitration rules

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

• Posting the updated terms on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notifications for significant changes

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Email: legal@apartmentads.com
• Website: ApartmentAds.com

15. Miscellaneous

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ApartmentAds.com regarding the Service.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15.3 Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.