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Prohibition on Automated Data Access (Anti-Scraping)

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What it is

You are not allowed to use bots, crawlers, scrapers, or any automated tools to collect information from Redfin's platform unless Redfin gives you written permission first.

This analysis describes what Redfin's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This restriction establishes Redfin's operational control over how data can be accessed from its platform and protects against high-volume automated extraction that could affect system performance or create data integrity concerns. The provision requires users seeking automated access to obtain explicit authorization through a separate permission process rather than relying on standard Terms of Use access.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Ordinary consumers are unlikely to be affected by this clause, but developers, researchers, and businesses that aggregate real estate data may face significant legal exposure if they access Redfin data through automated means without written authorization.

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You may not use Runway's tools to build or support systems designed for mass surveillance, tracking of individuals without their consent, or the unlawful monitoring of protected groups or activities.

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You may not automatedly crawl or query the Services for any purpose or by any means (including, without limitation, screen and database scraping, spiders, robots, crawlers and any other automated activity with the purpose of obtaining information from the Services) unless you have received prior express written permission from the applicable Redfin Company.

— Excerpt from Redfin's Redfin Terms of Use

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Anti-scraping provisions are enforced under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (18 U.S.C. § 1030), though the scope of CFAA liability for scraping of publicly accessible websites was narrowed by hiQ Labs, Inc. v. LinkedIn Corp. (9th Cir. 2022), which held that scraping publicly available data may not constitute unauthorized access under CFAA. The provision also implicates breach of contract claims under state law. Real estate data scraped from MLS-linked platforms may implicate the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 1201) if technical protection measures are circumvented. (2)

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Applicable regulations

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Redfin Terms of Use
Entity
Redfin
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 1, 2026
Last verified
April 1, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001247
Document ID
CA-D-00233
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
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Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
April 1, 2026 15:22 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Redfin
Document: Redfin Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-001247
Captured: 2026-04-01 15:22:14 UTC
SHA-256: ea643642cba160a9…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/redfin/redfin-terms-of-use/prohibition-on-automated-data-access-anti-scraping/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Redfin's Prohibition on Automated Data Access (Anti-Scraping) clause do?

This restriction establishes Redfin's operational control over how data can be accessed from its platform and protects against high-volume automated extraction that could affect system performance or create data integrity concerns. The provision requires users seeking automated access to obtain explicit authorization through a separate permission process rather than relying on standard Terms of Use access.

How does this clause affect you?

Ordinary consumers are unlikely to be affected by this clause, but developers, researchers, and businesses that aggregate real estate data may face significant legal exposure if they access Redfin data through automated means without written authorization.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Redfin?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Redfin.