Acceptable Use Policy

v1.0 | Effective May 29, 2026Updated: May 29, 2026

Scope

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") applies to all users of the RatesQ website, application, and services, including borrowers, mortgage professionals, partners, and visitors. This AUP supplements the Terms of Use and all other RatesQ policies. By using the Platform, you agree to comply with this AUP.

Permitted Uses

  • Using the Platform to explore and compare mortgage options as a consumer
  • Submitting informational quote requests as a consumer
  • Responding to quote requests as a licensed mortgage professional
  • Participating in the QTalk community in accordance with our Community Guidelines
  • Advertising on QMarket in compliance with our Responsible Advertising Policy
  • Accessing and using tools and calculators for personal financial education
  • Managing your account and profile information

Prohibited Uses

Prohibited Conduct

Violation of this AUP may result in immediate account suspension or termination and may be reported to applicable law enforcement or regulatory authorities.

Fraudulent and Deceptive Conduct

  • Impersonating any person, organization, or regulatory body
  • Creating false or misleading profiles or listings
  • Misrepresenting your licensing status, qualifications, or affiliations
  • Submitting fraudulent quote requests or fake consumer inquiries
  • Claiming guaranteed approval or risk-free mortgage terms

Technical Abuse

  • Accessing the Platform using automated bots, scrapers, or crawlers without written permission
  • Attempting to circumvent the Platform's security controls or authentication systems
  • Uploading or transmitting malware, viruses, ransomware, or other malicious code
  • Performing denial-of-service attacks or interfering with Platform infrastructure
  • Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling any part of the Platform

Privacy and Data Violations

  • Collecting or harvesting other users' personal information without consent
  • Transmitting Social Security Numbers, tax returns, or full financial documents through the Platform
  • Storing consumer personal information obtained through the Platform outside of your secure systems
  • Sharing consumer information with unauthorized third parties

Spam and Unsolicited Communications

  • Sending unsolicited bulk messages, marketing communications, or spam through Platform messaging
  • Using the Platform to collect email addresses or contact information for unauthorized marketing
  • Circumventing consumer communication preferences

Illegal and Regulatory Violations

  • Engaging in any conduct that violates RESPA, TILA, ECOA, the Fair Housing Act, or any applicable law
  • Advertising mortgage products without required licenses
  • Engaging in discriminatory conduct based on any protected characteristic
  • Using the Platform to facilitate money laundering or financial fraud

Enforcement

RatesQ reserves the right to investigate suspected violations of this AUP. In response to a violation or suspected violation, RatesQ may warn you, suspend your account, terminate your account, remove your content, report your conduct to applicable authorities, or take any other action RatesQ deems appropriate in its sole discretion. RatesQ has no obligation to monitor all Platform activity but may do so at its discretion.

Reporting Violations

Report suspected AUP violations at ratesq.com/report-abuse or by emailing [email protected].

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