Terms of Service

Last Updated: February 3, 2026

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using HomeStarCourses.com (“the Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our services.

HomeStar Courses (“we,” “us,” or “our”) reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Description of Services

HomeStar Courses provides online real estate continuing education courses approved by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission. Our services include:

State-approved CE courses for license renewal
Course materials and resources
Completion certificates
Automatic reporting to the Tennessee Real Estate Commission

Eligibility and Account Registration

To use our services, you must:

Be a licensed real estate professional in Tennessee (or seeking licensure)
Be at least 18 years of age
Provide accurate and complete registration information
Maintain the security of your account credentials

You are responsible for all activity under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access.

Course Enrollment and Access

Enrollment:

All course sales are final upon purchase
Course access begins immediately upon successful payment
You receive access for the duration specified at time of purchase (typically until course completion or license renewal deadline)

Course Completion Requirements:

You must complete all course modules and assessments
Some courses require a minimum time investment as mandated by state regulations
You must achieve passing scores on any required quizzes or exams
Certificates are issued only upon successful completion of all requirements

Academic Integrity:

You must complete all coursework yourself
Sharing login credentials is prohibited
Cheating, plagiarism, or circumventing course requirements will result in immediate account termination without refund

Payment and Refunds

Payment:

All prices are in U.S. dollars
Payment is due at time of enrollment
We accept major credit cards and other payment methods as displayed

Refund Policy:

Full refund available within 7 days of purchase if no course content has been accessed
No refunds after accessing course materials or completing any portion of a course
No refunds for courses not completed by license renewal deadlines
Failed exams do not qualify for refunds (retakes may be available per course policy)

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content: All course materials, including text, videos, graphics, logos, and software, are owned by HomeStar Courses or our licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You May:

Access and view course materials for personal educational use
Download materials for personal study during your enrollment period

You May NOT:

Copy, reproduce, or distribute course materials
Share login credentials or course access with others
Record, screenshot, or capture course content for redistribution
Use our materials for commercial purposes
Remove copyright or proprietary notices

Violations may result in legal action and termination of access without refund.

Tennessee Real Estate Commission Compliance

Our courses are approved by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission. We will:

Report course completions to TREC as required
Maintain records per state requirements
Provide certificates meeting state standards

Your Responsibilities:

Ensure courses meet your specific license renewal requirements
Verify completion was reported to TREC
Maintain your own records of course completion

We are not responsible if you fail to renew your license due to late enrollment or non-completion of courses.

User Conduct

You agree NOT to:

Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Interfere with or disrupt the Site’s operation
Impersonate others or provide false information
Upload viruses or malicious code
Harass, abuse, or harm other users or our staff
Use automated systems (bots) to access the Site

Violations will result in immediate termination and may be reported to authorities.

Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES:

THE SITE AND COURSES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE:

Uninterrupted or error-free service
That defects will be corrected
That the Site is free from viruses or harmful components
That courses will meet your specific requirements

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HOMESTAR COURSES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
Damages exceeding the amount you paid for the course
Issues arising from third-party service providers (payment processors, internet providers, etc.)

Your Responsibility: You are solely responsible for ensuring courses meet your licensing requirements and are completed on time.

Technical Requirements

You are responsible for:

Maintaining compatible devices and internet connection
Ensuring your browser meets our minimum requirements
Resolving technical issues on your end

We provide reasonable technical support but cannot guarantee compatibility with all devices or configurations.

Third-Party Services

Our Site may integrate with or link to third-party services (payment processors, analytics, etc.). We are not responsible for their practices or policies. Your use of third-party services is subject to their own terms and conditions.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access:

For violation of these Terms
For fraudulent or abusive behavior
At our discretion for any reason
Without notice or refund

Upon termination:

Your right to access courses ends immediately
Unpaid fees become due
Completed courses already reported to TREC remain valid

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HomeStar Courses, its owners, employees, and partners from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

Your violation of these Terms
Your use of the Site
Your violation of any laws or third-party rights

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution:

Informal Resolution: Contact us first to resolve disputes informally
Mediation: If informal resolution fails, disputes will be submitted to mediation in Knox County, Tennessee
Litigation: If mediation fails, disputes will be resolved in the courts of Knox County, Tennessee
You waive any right to a jury trial

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and HomeStar Courses regarding use of the Site.

Contact Information

Questions about these Terms of Service?

HomeStar Courses
Matthew Parsons
Email: [email protected]
Address: 11916 West Kingsgate, Knoxville TN 37934