Legal

Terms of Service

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The short version

  • tuzama is a directory. We connect renters with landlords and step back
  • We're not an estate agent and never take a commission on any deal
  • We don't process payments or get involved in rental transactions
  • Landlords are responsible for the accuracy of their own listings
  • Always view a property in person before making any payment
  • Don't use the platform to scam, spam, or scrape

Section 1

Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using tuzama ("the platform", "we", "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the platform.

Section 2

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account or use tuzama.

Section 3

What tuzama is

tuzama is a listings directory that allows landlords and property agents ("landlords") to post rental and sale listings, and renters ("renters") to browse and contact landlords directly. tuzama is not an estate agency or broker, does not act on behalf of either party in any negotiation, does not verify property ownership or listing accuracy beyond what's stated in Section 4, and does not participate in or take any commission or fee from a rental transaction. All communication, viewing, negotiation, and agreement happens directly between landlord and renter, entirely off-platform.

Section 4

User accounts

You must create an account to post listings (as a landlord) or to view contact details (as a renter). You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials. You must provide accurate information when registering.

Section 5

Listing content

Landlords are solely responsible for the accuracy and legality of their listings. By posting a listing, you confirm that:

  • The property exists and is genuinely available
  • The listed price and details are accurate
  • You have the right to list the property (you are the owner or an authorised agent)
  • The listing does not contain fraudulent or misleading information

tuzama reserves the right to remove any listing that violates these conditions or is otherwise deemed inappropriate.

Section 6

No payment processing, no commission

tuzama does not facilitate, process, or hold any payments between landlords and renters, and does not charge or accept any commission, fee, or percentage tied to a completed rental transaction. Any financial arrangements (deposits, rent payments, agency fees) are made entirely between the parties involved. tuzama accepts no liability for such transactions.

Section 7

No guarantee of accuracy

We do not verify the accuracy of listing information. Renters should exercise their own due diligence before entering into any rental agreement. Always view a property in person before committing to any payment.

Section 8

Prohibited conduct

You must not use tuzama to:

  • Post fraudulent or scam listings
  • Scrape or harvest user data
  • Harass or spam other users
  • Violate any applicable Kenyan laws or regulations

Section 9

Content ownership

You retain ownership of any content (listing descriptions, photos) you upload. By posting content, you grant tuzama a license to display it on the platform for the purpose of operating the service. You confirm you have the rights to any photos or content you upload.

Section 10

Limitation of liability

tuzama provides the platform "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any losses or damages arising from your use of the platform, interactions with other users, or the accuracy of any listing content.

Section 11

Termination

You may delete your account at any time. We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or misuse the platform.

Section 12

Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Kenya, as tuzama's platform and user base are focused on the Kenyan rental market.

Section 13

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Section 14

Questions

Questions about these terms? Contact us.