Last Updated: June 6, 2026
Welcome to Hanap Bahay Online (www.hanapbahayonline.com). By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the website.
1. About the Platform
Hanap Bahay Online (www.hanapbahayonline.com) is an online marketplace and directory that allows users to post property listings, real estate-related services, and connect with buyers, sellers, renters, investors, and real estate professionals.
The platform serves only as a venue for advertising and connecting users and does not act as a broker, agent, attorney, appraiser, consultant, property manager, or representative in any transaction.
2. User Accounts
Users must provide accurate, complete, and truthful information when creating an account.
Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials and for all activities conducted through their accounts.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that provide false, misleading, incomplete, or unauthorized information.
3. Property Listings
Users may only post properties that they:
- Own;
- Are authorized to represent;
- Have legal authority to market or advertise; or
- Are licensed to market under applicable laws and regulations.
Users are solely responsible for the accuracy, legality, and completeness of all listing information.
4. Professional Accounts
Certain membership plans are intended exclusively for licensed real estate professionals.
Users who register as licensed brokers, appraisers, consultants, or other licensed practitioners may be required to submit:
- PRC License Number
- PTR Number
- Supporting credentials
- Other verification documents
By submitting professional credentials, users certify that all information provided is true, accurate, current, and authorized.
Providing false, misleading, expired, stolen, or unauthorized credentials may result in immediate account suspension, termination, permanent banning, and removal of listings without prior notice.
5. Verification and Credentials
The platform may review and verify certain credentials, licenses, or documents submitted by users.
Verification by the platform does not constitute:
- Legal certification;
- Professional endorsement;
- Guarantee of ownership;
- Guarantee of authority to sell;
- Guarantee of transaction success;
- Guarantee of listing accuracy.
Users are encouraged to independently verify all documents, licenses, ownership claims, and representations before entering into any transaction.
6. Broker-Verified Listings
Listings marked as broker-verified indicate that a licensed broker has represented that the listing has undergone verification or review.
Users may request supporting documents, authority to sell, ownership documents, or other verification materials directly from the listing poster.
The platform does not independently guarantee the authenticity or legal sufficiency of such documents.
7. Prohibited Activities
Users may not:
- Post false or misleading information;
- Impersonate another person or entity;
- Misrepresent ownership or authority;
- Submit fake licenses or credentials;
- Post illegal, fraudulent, or deceptive listings;
- Engage in harassment, abuse, or unlawful conduct;
- Circumvent platform rules or verification systems;
- Use the platform for unlawful purposes.
8. User Responsibility
Users are solely responsible for:
- Verifying ownership and authority;
- Conducting their own due diligence;
- Reviewing contracts and documents;
- Seeking professional advice when necessary;
- Evaluating the legitimacy of listings and service providers.
Users transact entirely at their own risk.
9. Fees and Membership Plans
The platform may offer free or paid membership plans, featured listings, promotional services, or premium features.
Features, pricing, and benefits may be modified at any time without prior notice.
Unless otherwise stated, fees paid for premium features are non-refundable.
10. Intellectual Property
Users retain ownership of content they upload.
By posting content on the platform, users grant Hanap Bahay Online (www.hanapbahayonline.com)a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, publish, promote, and distribute such content for platform operations and marketing purposes.
11. Limitation of Liability
Hanap Bahay Online (www.hanapbahayonline.com), its owners, administrators, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for:
- Fraudulent listings;
- Misrepresentations by users;
- Failed transactions;
- Losses arising from transactions;
- Property disputes;
- Ownership disputes;
- Title defects;
- Professional misconduct;
- Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the platform.
The platform serves solely as a venue for connecting users.
12. Suspension and Removal
We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, remove, or terminate any account, listing, service, or content that:
- Violates these Terms;
- Violates applicable laws;
- Poses risk to users;
- Receives credible complaints;
- Appears fraudulent, misleading, or harmful.
13. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms of Use at any time.
Continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
14. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.
15. Contact Us
For questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us through the contact information provided on the website.