Terms of Use.

Section 1

Purpose of the Platform

Open Access is an independent educational and transparency platform designed to provide general information about real estate services, pricing structures, and professional disclosures.

All content on this website is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Open Access operates in the public interest to promote transparency and consumer awareness.

Open Access is not a real estate brokerage and does not participate in real estate transactions.

Section 2

No Professional Advice

The information provided on this website does not constitute real estate, legal, financial, tax, or professional advice.

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

Your use of this website is at your own discretion and risk.

Section 3

No Agency or Client Relationship

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

Open Access does not represent buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, or real estate professionals and does not act on behalf of any user.

Section 4

No Brokerage or Transaction Services

Open Access does not:

• List, market, or sell real estate
• Negotiate terms or pricing
• Prepare contracts or transaction documents
• Coordinate closings or transaction activities
• Provide property-specific recommendations

All real estate services are performed 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 through Open Access operate independently and are not employees, agents, or representatives of Open Access.

Open Access does not supervise, control, or direct the activities of any professional.

Users are solely responsible for selecting and engaging any professional and for verifying licensing, qualifications, and suitability.

Section 6

Verification, Ratings, and Transparency Information

Any verification status, transparency score, designation, or informational metric displayed on this website reflects compliance with Open Access transparency standards only.

Such information:

• Is provided for general informational purposes
• Does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation
• Does not guarantee performance, results, or service quality
• Does not indicate supervision or oversight

Professionals remain solely responsible for their own business practices and regulatory compliance.

Section 7

No Referral or Transaction-Based Compensation

Open Access does not assign, match, or route users to specific professionals.

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

Users independently search for and select professionals based on publicly available information.

Section 8

User Responsibility

You agree that:

• You are responsible for your own decisions and actions
• You will independently evaluate any professional or service provider
• You will verify all information before relying on it

Open Access is not responsible for the actions, services, or outcomes associated with any independent professional.

Section 9

Accuracy of Information

Open Access strives to present accurate and current information; however, we do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any content.

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

Section 10

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the website for unlawful purposes
• Attempt to interfere with site functionality or security
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
• Copy, distribute, or reproduce content without permission
• Use the platform to solicit, spam, or harass users or professionals

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access for misuse of the platform.

Section 11

Intellectual Property

All content, text, graphics, branding, design elements, and proprietary frameworks (including transparency standards and scoring methodologies) are the property of Open Access unless otherwise noted.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without prior written permission.

Section 12

Public-Interest Transparency Platform

Open Access is a private, independent organization providing transparency information for public-interest purposes.

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

Section 13

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Open Access shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:

• Use of this website
• Reliance on information provided
• Engagement with any independent professional
• Errors, omissions, or interruptions in service

Your use of the platform is at your own risk.

Section 14

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Open Access from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from your use of the website or violation of these Terms.

Section 15

Third-Party Links

This website may include links to third-party websites or resources. Open Access is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party site.

Section 16

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Section 17

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of [Your State], without regard to conflict of law principles.