Legal & Disclosures.

Section 1

Regulatory Positioning

Open Access is an independent educational and transparency platform designed to provide consumers with clear information about real estate services, pricing, and professional disclosures. The platform operates in the public interest by publishing standardized transparency information and educational resources to help individuals make informed decisions.

Open Access is not a real estate brokerage, does not represent buyers or sellers, and does not participate in real estate transactions.

Section 2

Informational and Educational Use Only

All content provided through Open Access is for general informational and educational purposes only. The information presented on this website should not be considered real estate, legal, financial, tax, or professional advice.

Consumers should consult licensed professionals regarding their specific situation before making any real estate or financial decisions.

Section 3

No Agency or Fiduciary Relationship

Use of this website does not create any agency, fiduciary, advisory, or client relationship between Open Access and any user.

Open Access does not act on behalf of buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, or real estate professionals, and does not provide representation in any real estate transaction.

Section 4

No Brokerage or Transaction Services

Open Access does not:

• List, market, or sell real estate
• Negotiate purchase or sale terms
• Provide pricing recommendations for specific properties
• Prepare contracts or transaction documents
• Coordinate closings or transaction activities
• Participate in real estate negotiations

All real estate services are provided independently by licensed professionals operating under their own brokerage or business entity.

Section 5

Independent Professionals

Any real estate professionals, advisors, or service providers referenced or listed through Open Access operate independently and are not employees, agents, representatives, or partners of Open Access.

Consumers are solely responsible for selecting and engaging any professional and for evaluating their qualifications, licensing status, and suitability.

Section 6

Verification and Transparency Standards

Any verification status, transparency score, rating, or designation displayed through Open Access reflects compliance with Open Access transparency and disclosure standards only.

Verification or scoring:

• Does not constitute an endorsement
• Does not guarantee performance, results, or service quality
• Does not indicate supervision or oversight of professional activities
• Does not create any employment, agency, or partnership relationship

Professionals remain fully responsible for their own licensing compliance and business practices.

Section 7

No Referral or Transaction-Based Compensation

Open Access does not receive compensation based on real estate transactions, commissions, or closings.

Open Access does not assign, route, or match consumers to specific professionals. Users independently search for and select professionals based on publicly available information.

Section 8

Accuracy of Information

Open Access strives to present accurate and current information; however, no guarantees are made regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information displayed.

Information may be provided by third parties and may change without notice.

Users should independently verify all information before relying on it.

Section 9

Consumer Responsibility

Open Access provides tools and information intended to improve transparency and consumer awareness. Final decisions regarding real estate services, pricing, negotiations, and transactions are the sole responsibility of the consumer and their selected professionals.

Section 10

Public-Interest Transparency Standard

Open Access operates as a private, independent organization providing consumer transparency standards and educational resources. The platform is designed to function as a public-interest information resource similar to a transparency utility for consumer visibility.

Open Access is not a government agency, regulator, or public utility, and does not have authority to license, discipline, or regulate real estate professionals.

Section 11

Separation From Licensed Brokerage Activities

Any real estate brokerage or licensed services, if applicable, are provided separately through licensed entities and are not part of the Open Access platform unless expressly stated.

Section 12

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Open Access shall not be liable for any loss, damages, or claims arising from the use of this website, reliance on its content, or the actions of any independent professional referenced through the platform.