Terms of use
Last updated: 14 May 2026
In plain English
Use Houseroom for your own family's school research. Don't scrape our data, don't impersonate other parents or schools, and don't rely on us as the only source for an admissions decision — verify dates with the school before acting. We try to keep everything accurate but we can't guarantee it. We're based in London and these terms are governed by English law.
1. The service
Houseroom provides a directory of UK independent schools, an admissions tracker, deadline alerts, an AI assistant, and related tools. The service is provided "as is" and may change.
2. Your account
You're responsible for keeping your sign-in method secure. You must be 18 or older to create an account. Don't impersonate another person or school.
3. Acceptable use
Don't scrape, bulk-download, or republish data from Houseroom without written permission. Don't use the service to harass, defame, or post unlawful content. Don't attempt to disrupt the service or bypass access controls.
4. Content you submit
Reviews, notes, and other content you submit remain yours. By submitting, you grant Houseroom a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to display and moderate that content as part of the service. Reviews are subject to moderation; we may remove content that's defamatory, off-topic, or otherwise breaches these terms.
5. Accuracy and disclaimer
We work hard to keep school data accurate, but we can't guarantee it. Always confirm important dates and fees with the school directly before acting. Houseroom is not a substitute for professional admissions advice.
6. Limitation of liability
To the extent permitted by law, Houseroom is not liable for indirect or consequential losses, including missed admissions deadlines or rejected applications. Nothing in these terms excludes liability we cannot exclude under English law (such as for fraud or death/personal injury caused by negligence).
7. Termination
You can close your account at any time from the settings page. We may suspend or close accounts that breach these terms.
8. Changes
We may update these terms; material changes will be announced by email to current members.
9. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.