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Third Party Content Disclaimer

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What it is

Redfin is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or products on external websites that it links to, and you should review those sites' terms before using them.

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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The clause allocates responsibility by specifying that Redfin's liability and endorsement does not extend to third-party sites, even when users access those sites through Redfin's platform. This establishes a boundary for Redfin's operational accountability regarding off-platform content.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Clicking links on Redfin's platform to third-party services means you may be sharing your personal information with companies under entirely different privacy policies; Redfin expressly disclaims any responsibility for those companies' practices.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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The Redfin Companies are not responsible for and do not endorse any features, content, advertising, products or other materials on or available through Third Party Sites, even if originally accessed via a link on the Sites.

— Excerpt from Redfin's Redfin Terms of Use

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Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Third-party disclaimer provisions are standard in platform agreements and do not by themselves create regulatory liability. However, if Redfin receives compensation for referring users to third-party services (such as mortgage lenders or title companies), the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) may impose disclosure obligations beyond a general disclaimer. The FTC's guides on endorsements and testimonials may also apply if Redfin's links constitute implicit endorsements. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium in the context of Redfin's brokerage operations. Real estate platforms that connect consumers to mortgage, title, and insurance providers are subject to RESPA anti-kickback and referral fee disclosure requirements. A general disclaimer of responsibility does not satisfy RESPA disclosure obligations if a financial relationship exists between Redfin and the linked third parties. JURISDICTION FLAGS: RESPA applies to federally related mortgage transactions across the US. State real estate disclosure laws may impose additional requirements on referral relationships. Canadian users engaging with linked financial services should be aware that Canadian consumer protection and financial services regulations apply. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Third-party service providers linked from Redfin's platform should assess whether the disclaimer affects their liability position in disputes where consumers allege harm from using a linked service discovered through Redfin. Procurement and vendor teams at Redfin should confirm that any compensated referral arrangements comply with RESPA and applicable state law. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Legal teams should confirm that Redfin's disclosures for any affiliated business arrangements (ABAs) under RESPA are separate from and not superseded by this general third-party disclaimer. Any linked mortgage, title, or settlement service providers should be assessed for RESPA compliance documentation requirements.

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Applicable agencies

  • CFPB
    The CFPB enforces RESPA and has authority over real estate referral arrangements and affiliated business disclosures involving mortgage and settlement services.
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  • FTC
    The FTC has authority over undisclosed endorsements and deceptive referral practices in consumer-facing platforms.
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Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Redfin Terms of Use
Entity
Redfin
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-009020
Document ID
CA-D-00233
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
92bcc36adacb8ce0270f7b39b46d062ea49759b57faa04361a72e3875c0e26fe
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 13:43 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Redfin
Document: Redfin Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-009020
Captured: 2026-05-10 13:43:17 UTC
SHA-256: 92bcc36adacb8ce0…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/redfin/redfin-terms-of-use/third-party-content-disclaimer/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Severity
Low
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Redfin's Third Party Content Disclaimer clause do?

The clause allocates responsibility by specifying that Redfin's liability and endorsement does not extend to third-party sites, even when users access those sites through Redfin's platform. This establishes a boundary for Redfin's operational accountability regarding off-platform content.

How does this clause affect you?

Clicking links on Redfin's platform to third-party services means you may be sharing your personal information with companies under entirely different privacy policies; Redfin expressly disclaims any responsibility for those companies' practices.

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