These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Near House website and platform (the “Service”), operated by Near House (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By creating an account, browsing listings, or otherwise using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and capable of entering into a legally binding contract under the Indian Contract Act, 1872 to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet these requirements.

2. Accounts & Registration

• You must provide accurate, current, and complete information when creating an account.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity under your account.
• You must notify us promptly at admin@nearhouse.co.in of any unauthorized use of your account.

3. Nature of the Service

Near House is a listings platform that connects property owners, agents, and prospective buyers or tenants. We are not a real estate broker, agent, or party to any transaction between users. We do not own, manage, inspect, or guarantee any property listed on the Service, and we are not responsible for the accuracy of listings or the conduct of any user.

4. Listings & User Content

• If you submit a listing or other content (“User Content”), you confirm that you have the right to post it and that it is accurate and not misleading.
• You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, display, and distribute your User Content on the Service for the purpose of operating and promoting the platform.
• We reserve the right to remove any listing or content that we believe violates these Terms, applicable law, or is fraudulent, inaccurate, or inappropriate.
• We do not independently verify listings and are not liable for errors, omissions, or misrepresentations in User Content.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent property listings
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with a property
• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law
• Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Service using automated means without our written permission
• Upload viruses, malware, or attempt to interfere with the security or functioning of the Service
• Harass, threaten, or abuse other users

6. Fees & Payments

Certain features of the Service may be offered free of charge; others may require payment. Where applicable, fees, billing terms, and refund policies will be clearly stated at the point of purchase. We do not currently process property transaction payments (such as rent or sale amounts) through the Service.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by Near House or our licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from the Service without our prior written consent.

8. Third-Party Links & Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party sites.

9. Disclaimers

The Service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to accuracy, completeness, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Near House shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of the Service, including any transaction or dispute with another user. Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or the Service shall not exceed the amount, if any, paid by you to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Near House, its officers, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.

12. Suspension & Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in fraudulent, harmful, or unlawful activity. You may stop using the Service and close your account at any time by contacting us.

13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in West Bengal, India. We encourage users to first contact us to resolve any dispute informally before pursuing formal legal action.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. We will post the updated Terms on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Contact Us

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

Near House
Email: admin@nearhouse.co.in
Address: Registry Office Building, Netaji Bazaar, Jambuni, Bolpur, West Bengal 731204