Terms of Use for Property.tz
Effective Date: [22-09-2025]
Welcome to Property.tz! By accessing or using our website, https://property.tz (“Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). Please read these Terms carefully before using the Site. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use the Site.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site (“Users”).
1. Overview of the Site
Property.tz is an online platform providing real estate services, including property listings, rental services, property searches, and related resources for individuals and businesses in Tanzania. The content available on the Site may include property listings, images, descriptions, pricing, contact information, and articles related to the real estate market.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years of age to use this Site. By accessing or using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old or that you are using the Site under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
3. Account Registration and Security
To access certain features of the Site, such as posting property listings or making inquiries, you may be required to register an account. By creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.
- Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials, including your username and password.
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
You are responsible for all activities under your account, and we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain the confidentiality of your account details.
4. Use of the Site
By using the Site, you agree to:
- Use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
- Not post, upload, or transmit any content that is defamatory, offensive, illegal, or infringes upon the rights of others.
- Not use the Site to engage in fraudulent, harmful, or disruptive activities.
- Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, servers, or any related systems.
- Not engage in data mining, scraping, or any automated means to collect information from the Site.
Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in the suspension or termination of your account and access to the Site.
5. Property Listings and Content
5.1 Property Listings
Property.tz allows users to post property listings, including real estate for sale, rent, or lease. You agree that any listing you post:
- Is accurate, complete, and reflects the property in question.
- Complies with all applicable Tanzanian laws, including the Land Act, Cap. 113 and Registered Land Act, Cap. 334, as well as local government regulations governing property transactions.
- Does not infringe on the intellectual property rights of any third party.
We reserve the right to remove any listing that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate, misleading, or false.
5.2 Content Ownership and License
All content available on the Site, including text, images, videos, logos, and trademarks (“Content”), is the property of Property.tz or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may use the Site and its Content only for personal, non-commercial purposes unless you have received explicit permission from Property.tz to use the Content for commercial purposes.
By submitting content to the Site, including property listings, comments, or reviews, you grant Property.tz a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute that content on the Site.
6. Transactions and Payments
If you engage in a transaction through the Site, such as purchasing a property, renting a property, or using other services offered, the following terms apply:
6.1 Payment Methods
We provide several secure payment methods for processing transactions, including:
- PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/tz/legalhub/paypal/useragreement-full)
- Airtel Money (https://www.airtel.co.tz/airtelMoneyTandC)
- Tigo Pesa (https://v2.tigo.co.tz/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tigo-Pesa-Terms-and-Conditions.pdf)
- Vodacom M-Pesa (https://vodacom.co.tz/M-pesa-terms)
- Halo Pesa (https://halotel.co.tz/halopesa/terms-conditions)
- Click Pesa (https://clickpesa.com/terms-and-conditions)
When you make a payment through any of these payment gateways, you agree to the terms and conditions set forth by the respective third-party payment processors. Property.tz does not store or handle your payment details directly. All transactions are processed securely by the third-party payment processors.
Please be aware that:
- Payments are subject to the terms and conditions of the respective payment provider.
- You are responsible for ensuring that your payment details are accurate and up to date.
6.2 Payment Security
We use encryption and secure payment gateways to ensure the safety of your payment information. However, Property.tz is not responsible for any loss or damage arising from unauthorized access to your payment details.
7. Disclaimers
7.1 No Warranty
The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Site, its content, or the services provided.
We do not warrant that the Site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
7.2 Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the availability or accuracy of these external sites, and we do not endorse or assume any responsibility for the content, products, or services on these sites.
7.3 Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Property.tz shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use or inability to use the Site, including any errors or omissions in the content or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of using the Site.
8. User-Generated Content
By submitting content to the Site, including but not limited to property listings, reviews, comments, or feedback, you:
- Represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to use and submit the content.
- Grant Property.tz the right to use, modify, and distribute your content in connection with the operation of the Site.
- Agree to indemnify Property.tz from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from your content or your violation of these Terms.
9. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
10. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms. Upon termination, you must cease using the Site and delete any copies of content you have obtained from the Site.
11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Republic of Tanzania. Any disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms shall be resolved through negotiation in good faith. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, it shall be submitted to binding arbitration under Tanzanian law.
You agree that the courts of Tanzania shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any disputes that arise under these Terms.
12. Tanzanian Law Compliance
Property.tz is fully committed to ensuring that all operations and transactions on the Site comply with Tanzanian laws, including but not limited to:
- The Land Act (Cap. 113) and Registered Land Act (Cap. 334)
- The Electronic Transactions Act (Cap. 131)
- The Data Protection Act (2022)
If you are a resident of Tanzania or are conducting transactions in Tanzania, you acknowledge that all activities on the Site will be governed by these and other applicable Tanzanian laws.
13. Changes to These Terms
We may update or modify these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will post the updated Terms on this page and revise the “Effective Date” at the top of the document. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed about any changes.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
- Email: info@property.tz
- Phone: +255765845212
- Mailing Address: PO Box 77565, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania