Terms of Service

These Terms of Service govern your use of HouseQuick's services and website. Please read these terms carefully before using our services.

Last Updated: January 9, 2025 | Effective Date: January 9, 2025

Important Legal Notice

By accessing or using HouseQuick's website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. These terms contain important provisions including limitations on our liability and requirements for dispute resolution. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use our services.

1 Acceptance of Terms

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and HouseQuick LLC ("HouseQuick," "we," "us," or "our"), governing your access to and use of:

  • Our website and mobile applications
  • Real estate buying and selling services
  • Property evaluation and cash offer services
  • Related tools, features, and functionalities
  • Customer support and communication services

Conditions of Use

Acceptance: By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.
Capacity: You must be at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into contracts.
Updates: We may modify these Terms at any time, with changes taking effect immediately upon posting.

2 Services Description

Real Estate Services

  • Cash offers for residential properties
  • Property valuation and assessment services
  • Transaction facilitation and closing support
  • Property renovation and improvement programs

Digital Platform

  • Online property submission and evaluation tools
  • Mobile-responsive website and applications
  • Market analysis and reporting features
  • Customer support and communication tools

Service Availability and Limitations

Our services are currently available in select markets including Austin, TX; Space Coast, FL; and Louisville, KY. Service availability may vary by location and property type. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without prior notice. Not all properties submitted will receive cash offers, and offers are subject to property inspection, market conditions, and our internal criteria.

3 User Responsibilities and Conduct

Required Conduct

  • Accurate Information: Provide truthful and complete information
  • Legal Compliance: Follow all applicable laws and regulations
  • Authorized Use: Use services only for their intended purposes
  • Property Rights: Ensure legal authority over submitted properties

Prohibited Activities

  • False Information: Submitting fraudulent or misleading data
  • System Abuse: Attempting to disrupt or compromise our systems
  • Unauthorized Access: Accessing accounts or data without permission
  • Commercial Misuse: Using services for competing businesses

Account Security and Access

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any 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.

Secure passwords and credentials

Report suspicious activity

Protect personal information

4 Property Information and Representations

Information Accuracy Requirements

When submitting property information, you represent and warrant that:

Property Ownership

You own the property or have legal authority to sell it

Accurate Details

All property information provided is true and complete

Condition Disclosure

Known defects and issues have been disclosed

Legal Standing

No pending legal issues affect the property sale

Documentation

Necessary documents and permits are available

Good Faith

Information is provided in good faith and honestly

Property Inspection and Verification

HouseQuick reserves the right to conduct independent property inspections, title searches, and verification processes. Our cash offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of due diligence activities, which may include but are not limited to:

  • Physical property inspection
  • Title and ownership verification
  • Market analysis and comparable sales review
  • Environmental and structural assessments
  • Municipal records and permits check
  • Liens and encumbrances search
  • Property tax and assessment review
  • Insurance and risk evaluation

5 Cash Offers and Transactions

Offer Process and Terms

1. Submit Property

Provide complete and accurate property information

2. Evaluation

Our team conducts market analysis and property assessment

3. Cash Offer

Receive fair market offer within 24-48 hours

Important Offer Conditions

  • • Offers are preliminary and subject to property inspection
  • • Final purchase price may be adjusted based on property condition
  • • Offers are valid for a specified time period (typically 7-14 days)
  • • No obligation to accept offers - completely free evaluation
  • • All offers are contingent on clear title and satisfactory due diligence

Transaction Requirements

  • Purchase Agreement: Executed purchase and sale agreement
  • Title Insurance: Clear title with owner's policy
  • Closing Process: Professional escrow and closing services
  • Documentation: All required legal and financial documents

Cancellation Rights

  • Inspection Period: Right to cancel during inspection period
  • Contingencies: Standard real estate contingencies apply
  • Earnest Money: Refundable under specified conditions
  • Legal Remedies: Standard legal remedies for breach

6 Payment Terms and Processing

Payment Methods

Wire Transfer

Secure bank-to-bank electronic transfer

Cashier's Check

Bank-guaranteed certified funds

Escrow Services

Third-party escrow for security

Payment Timeline

1

Contract Execution

Earnest money deposit within 24 hours

2

Due Diligence Period

7-14 days for inspections and verification

3

Closing Day

Full payment at closing, typically within 14-30 days

Service Fees and Costs

Our cash offer service is provided at no charge to property owners. However, standard real estate transaction costs may apply, including but not limited to:

Seller Responsibilities:

  • Title insurance policy (if required)
  • Property taxes (prorated to closing)
  • HOA fees and assessments (if applicable)
  • Recording fees and transfer taxes

HouseQuick Covers:

  • Property evaluation and inspection costs
  • Closing coordination and management
  • Legal documentation and contracts
  • Escrow and closing services

7 Intellectual Property Rights

HouseQuick Owned Content

All content, features, and functionality of our website and services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and software, are the exclusive property of HouseQuick and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Copyrights

Website content, marketing materials, and proprietary tools

Trademarks

Company name, logos, slogans, and service marks

Software

Proprietary algorithms, databases, and applications

Permitted Use

  • Personal, non-commercial use of our services
  • Viewing and using website functionality as intended
  • Downloading materials for personal reference
  • Sharing content with proper attribution

Prohibited Use

  • Commercial use without written permission
  • Reproduction, modification, or distribution
  • Reverse engineering or copying
  • Creating derivative works

User-Generated Content

By submitting content to our website (including property information, reviews, comments, or feedback), you grant HouseQuick a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content for business purposes.

You retain ownership of your content but grant us usage rights for service delivery.

8 Disclaimers and Warranties

"AS-IS" SERVICE DISCLAIMER

YOUR USE OF OUR SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. The services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. HouseQuick expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.

Service Availability

  • Uptime: No guarantee of uninterrupted or error-free service
  • Maintenance: Service may be interrupted for updates and maintenance
  • Security: No guarantee against security breaches or data loss

Content Accuracy

  • Market Data: Property values and market information may be outdated
  • Information: No warranty on accuracy of third-party information
  • Estimates: Property valuations are estimates, not appraisals

Professional Advice Disclaimer

HouseQuick provides real estate services but does not provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. You should consult with appropriate professionals before making any real estate decisions. Our services are not intended to replace professional advice from qualified experts in relevant fields.

9 Limitation of Liability

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

IN NO EVENT SHALL HOUSEQUICK, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, 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 OF THE SERVICES.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of our services shall not exceed the amount paid by you to HouseQuick in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or $1,000, whichever is less.

Financial Losses

Not liable for lost profits, revenue, or business opportunities

Data Loss

Not responsible for loss or corruption of user data

Service Delays

Not liable for delays in service delivery or processing

State Law Variations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

10 Indemnification

Your Indemnification Obligations

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless HouseQuick, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, actions, or demands, including without limitation reasonable legal and accounting fees, alleging or resulting from:

Your Use of Services

Claims arising from your use or misuse of our services

Information Provided

False or misleading information you submit

Legal Violations

Your violation of any law or regulation

Terms Violation

Your breach of these Terms of Service

Property Issues

Property ownership disputes or title problems

IP Infringement

Infringement of third-party intellectual property rights

Defense and Settlement

HouseQuick reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of these claims. You will not settle any claim that affects HouseQuick without our prior written consent.

11 Termination

Your Right to Terminate

You may stop using our services at any time. You may also request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.

Our Right to Terminate

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or our business.

Violation of terms or policies
Suspicious or fraudulent activity

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately. However, the following provisions will survive termination:

Intellectual Property

Limitation of Liability

Indemnification

Governing Law

12 Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located in Travis County, Texas, for the purpose of litigating all such claims or disputes.

Jurisdiction: Travis County, Texas, United States

Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal legal action, you agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve any dispute informally:

Phone: (737) 510-4725
30-day resolution period

Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration:

American Arbitration Association (AAA)
Austin, Texas venue
Class action waiver applies

Contact Information for Legal Matters

For all legal notices, questions about these Terms, or to report violations, please contact us:

Legal Department

HouseQuick LLC
Austin, TX • Space Coast, FL • Louisville, KY

Response Timeline

General inquiries: 5 business days
Legal notices: 10 business days
Urgent matters: 24-48 hours

Last Updated: January 9, 2025. These Terms of Service are effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of our services after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.