Referral Program Terms and Conditions
Last updated March 18, 2025
1. OVERVIEW
PLEASE READ THE TERMS OF SERVICE, PROPERTY TAX ADDENDUM, AND THE USER REFERRAL AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. BY SUBMITTING A REFERRAL OR PROVIDING A REFERRAL CODE TO A POTENTIAL USER YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS SET FORTH BELOW.
2. ELIGIBILITY
- Referrer Eligibility: In order to be eligible for the referral program (“Referral Program”), you must (a) create an Abode user account that includes an email address, (b) not owe any outstanding fees or Charges to Abode (be in “Good Standing”),” and (c) have accepted (and not cancelled) the Agreement and Property Tax Addendum. Only users (“Clients”) meeting all three criteria (eligible “Referrers”) may participate.
- Referee Eligibility: The potential user being referred by the referrer (“Referee”) must be a new Client. No self-referrals or referrals of existing Clients are allowed.
- Additional Requirements: You must comply with all applicable laws when referring new Clients.
- Partner Exclusions: Any Abode partner who provides services to Abode users and is currently receiving promotions is not eligible.
3. REFERRAL PROGRAM DETAILS
- Referral Link: Each eligible Referrer will receive a custom referral link via email and may share it with Referees by lawful means.
- Referee Sign-Up: The Referee must complete Abode’s onboarding process and sign up for Abode’s property tax appeal service including by agreeing to Abode’s Terms of Service and Property Tax Addendum.
- Completion: If Abode and its partners successfully lower the Referee’s property taxes, and the Referee pays the Charge owed by the Referee under the Agreement, the referral requirements are considered complete and constitute a (“Property Tax Sign Up”).
4. INCENTIVE DETAILS
- Referral Incentive Amount: For each Property Tax Sign Up, the Referrer will receive fifty (50) dollars (the “Incentive”) in the form of a gift card, invoice credit, or other method as determined solely by Abode.
- Payment Timing: The Incentive will be made available to the Referrer within 30 days after Abode confirms the Property Tax Sign Up.
- Notification & Collection: Abode will notify the Referrer about any Incentive earned and provide instructions on how to access it.
5. LIMITATIONS
- Residency & Age: The Referral Program is available only to U.S. residents 18 years of age or older, currently residing in the United States.
- Right to Modify/Terminate: Abode may terminate or modify the Referral Program, in whole or in part, at any time, for any reason, without prior notice. We will notify you of material changes.
- Fraud & Abuse: Fraudulent activity or attempts to game the Referral Program (e.g., by using false identities, spam, or otherwise unlawful or prohibited tactics) will result in cancellation of all pending referrals for the offending Client.
- Revocation: Abode may revoke a Client’s access to the Referral Program at any time for any reason with or without notice.
- No Transfer: Access to the Referral Program is restricted to eligible Clients in Good Standing and is not transferable or assignable to any other Client.
- Account Closure: Closing your Abode account will lead to the cancellation of all pending referrals, including Property Tax Sign Ups for which the Incentive has not been paid.
5. NO AGENCY RELATIONSHIP
Participation in the Referral Program does not create an employee, partnership, or agency relationship between the Referrer or the Referee and Abode.
6. TAXES
The Incentive is considered taxable income to the Referrer. Referrers are responsible for determining and fulfilling their own tax obligations. Abode does not provide tax advice.
7. CONTACT
For questions regarding the Referral Program, please contact us at contact@ownabode.com.
