HouseHunter

Terms of Use

Last updated: 2026-01-02

1. Agreement to Terms

By installing and using the HouseHunter.nz browser extension ("Extension"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. The Extension is provided by Shan Ming Yang Limited, a company registered in New Zealand.

If you do not agree to these terms, please do not install or use the Extension.

2. Use License

We grant you a free, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Extension for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these terms:

  • You may use the Extension on your personal devices
  • You may not use the Extension for commercial purposes without prior written permission
  • You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Extension
  • You may not use the Extension for automated data scraping or bulk collection beyond its intended personal use

3. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Extension is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

Property Data Accuracy

IMPORTANT: The Extension uses AI technology to extract property information from listing pages. While we strive for accuracy, AI-extracted data may contain errors or inaccuracies.

You must always verify all property information on the original listing websites before making any decisions. We are not responsible for any inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated property data.

Not Professional Advice

The Extension is a tool for comparing property listings. It does not provide financial, legal, investment, or real estate advice. Always consult qualified professionals before making property decisions.

4. Limitations of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Shan Ming Yang Limited shall not be liable for:

  • Any decisions made based on AI-extracted property data
  • Loss of data or comparison lists
  • Extension downtime, errors, or unavailability
  • Incompatibility with property listing websites
  • Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages

5. Accuracy of Extracted Data

The Extension uses artificial intelligence to extract property information. This process may result in:

  • Incorrect property prices or features
  • Missing information
  • Misinterpreted listing details
  • Outdated information if listings have been updated

Always cross-reference extracted data with the original property listing. Report any consistent accuracy issues to hello@househunter.nz.

6. Third-Party Services

The Extension works with the following third-party property listing websites:

  • TradeMe Property (trademe.co.nz)
  • RealEstate.co.nz
  • Homes.co.nz
  • OneRoof.co.nz

Your use of the Extension in conjunction with these websites is subject to their respective terms of service. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by these websites.

The Extension uses third-party AI services for property data extraction.

7. External Links

The Extension provides links to external property listing websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of these external sites. Use of external websites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.

8. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Extension shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.

10. User Restrictions

You agree not to:

  • Violate any property listing website's terms of service
  • Use the Extension for automated or bulk data collection for commercial purposes
  • Attempt to circumvent any limitations or restrictions on the Extension
  • Use the Extension in any way that could damage, disable, or impair our services
  • Share, sell, or redistribute data extracted by the Extension for commercial gain

11. Intellectual Property Rights

The Extension, including its code, design, and branding, is owned by Shan Ming Yang Limited and protected by intellectual property laws.

Property data extracted by the Extension belongs to the respective property listing websites and their users. The Extension merely facilitates comparison for personal use.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to discontinue the Extension or any of its features at any time without notice. You may stop using the Extension at any time by uninstalling it from your browser.

Upon uninstallation, all locally stored comparison data will be deleted from your device.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

Shan Ming Yang Limited

Email: hello@househunter.nz

14. Severability and Entire Agreement

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Shan Ming Yang Limited regarding the Extension.

For our Privacy Policy, please visit our Privacy Policy page.