Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using House Yourself ("the Platform"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

2. Platform Overview

House Yourself is a tenant-first houseshare platform that connects people looking for rooms with those offering them. Our platform prioritizes:

• Tenant identity verification through secure third-party services
• Multi-role user support (room seekers, tenant advertisers, property managers)
• Safe and secure room rental transactions

3. User Accounts and Verification

3.1 Account Creation

Users must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

3.2 Identity Verification

To ensure platform safety and trust, we may require users to verify their identity through:

• Government-issued identification documents
• Proof of residency for tenant verification
• Third-party verification services (such as VerifyMe Global)

4. User Roles and Responsibilities

4.1 Tenant Advertisers

Users listing rooms must:

• Provide accurate information about available rooms
• Verify their right to advertise the property
• Respond promptly to inquiries
• Comply with local housing laws and regulations

4.2 Room Seekers

Users searching for accommodation must:

• Provide honest information about their housing needs
• Respect property viewing appointments
• Communicate respectfully with advertisers

5. Platform Fees and Payments

5.1 Basic Services

Core tenant services including identity verification and basic listing features are provided free of charge.

5.2 Premium Services

Advanced property management features for agencies and multi-property landlords may require paid subscriptions.

6. Prohibited Activities

Users must not:

• Provide false or misleading information
• Engage in discriminatory practices
• Use the platform for illegal activities
• Harass or threaten other users
• Attempt to bypass verification processes

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

8. Limitation of Liability

House Yourself acts as a platform connecting users and is not a party to rental agreements between users. We do not guarantee the accuracy of listings or conduct of users.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or engage in harmful behavior towards other users.

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Users will be notified of significant changes via email or platform notifications.

11. Contact Information

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