Terms of Service

Description of Service

Platform Overview

Homish is a comprehensive real estate platform that connects property buyers, sellers, renters, and landlords. Our Services include property listings, search and discovery tools, virtual property tours, auction facilities, transaction support, and related real estate services.

Service Availability

We strive to maintain continuous service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may temporarily suspend or restrict access to some or all of our Services for maintenance, updates, or other operational reasons.

Geographic Scope

Our Services are primarily designed for users in India and focus on Indian real estate markets. We may expand to other jurisdictions in the future, subject to local laws and regulations.

User Accounts

Account Creation

To access certain features of our Services, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

Account Security

You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

Account Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. You may also delete your account at any time through your account settings.

Property Listings

Listing Requirements

When listing a property, you must provide accurate and complete information. You represent and warrant that you have the legal right to list the property and that all information provided is truthful and not misleading.

Content Standards

All property listings must comply with applicable laws and our content guidelines. Listings must not contain false, misleading, or discriminatory information. We reserve the right to remove any listing that violates these standards.

Listing Fees

Basic property listings are free. Premium listing features and promotional services may incur additional charges as outlined in our pricing structure. All fees are clearly disclosed before you commit to any paid services.

Property Verification

Verification Process

We may verify property listings through various means, including document review, site visits, and third-party verification services. However, we do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of all property information.

User Responsibility

Users are responsible for conducting their own due diligence before entering into any property transaction. We recommend independent verification of all property details, legal status, and market conditions.

Verification Limitations

Our verification services are provided as a convenience and do not constitute a guarantee or warranty regarding any property. We disclaim all liability for any inaccuracies or omissions in property information.

Auctions

Auction Participation

Participation in property auctions requires account verification and may require a security deposit. By participating in an auction, you agree to be bound by the auction terms and conditions specific to that auction.

Bidding Rules

All bids are binding commitments to purchase at the bid price if you are the winning bidder. Bids cannot be withdrawn once placed. We reserve the right to cancel auctions or reject bids in our sole discretion.

Auction Completion

Winning bidders must complete the transaction according to the auction terms. Failure to complete a transaction may result in forfeiture of deposits and suspension from future auctions.

Fees and Payments

Pay-on-Success Model

Our primary revenue model is pay-on-success, where we earn a commission only when a transaction is successfully completed through our platform. Commission rates vary by property type and transaction value.

Additional Services

Premium services such as featured listings, professional photography, and legal assistance may incur additional charges. All fees are clearly disclosed before you commit to any paid services.

Payment Terms

All payments are processed through secure, PCI-compliant payment gateways. Refunds are subject to our refund policy and applicable terms for specific services.

Prohibited Activities

General Prohibitions

You may not use our Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms. Prohibited activities include but are not limited to:

• Fraud or misrepresentation
• Harassment or abusive behavior
• Spam or unsolicited communications
• Unauthorized access to systems
• Violation of intellectual property rights

Property-Specific Prohibitions

You may not engage in the following property-related activities:

• List properties you do not have the right to sell or rent
• Provide false or misleading property information
• Discriminate based on protected characteristics
• Engage in price manipulation or market manipulation

Technical Prohibitions

You may not engage in the following technical activities:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the proper functioning of our Services
• Use automated tools to access our Services without permission
• Reverse engineer our software or systems

Intellectual Property

Our Intellectual Property

The Services and their original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Homish Technologies Pvt Ltd and its licensors. The Services are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

User Content

You retain ownership of content you submit to our Services. However, by submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content in connection with our Services.

Copyright Infringement

We respect intellectual property rights and expect our users to do the same. If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please contact us with details of the alleged infringement.

Limitation of Liability

Service Disclaimers

Our Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We do not warrant that our Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Liability Limitations

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Homish Technologies Pvt Ltd shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or use, arising from your use of our Services.

Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or relating to these Terms or our Services shall not exceed the amount you have paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim, or ₹10,000, whichever is greater.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Homish Technologies Pvt Ltd, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your use of our Services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or our Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Arbitration

For disputes involving amounts exceeding ₹1,00,000, we encourage resolution through binding arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 2015. Arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in Hyderabad, Telangana, in English.

Mediation

Before initiating formal legal proceedings, parties agree to attempt resolution through good faith mediation. We are committed to resolving disputes fairly and efficiently.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated through email notification or prominent notice on our platform. Your continued use of our Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using our Services.

Contact Information

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

We will respond to your inquiry within 5 business days. For urgent legal matters, please mark your email as "Urgent Legal Matter."