Last updated: September 9, 2026
Welcome to kaakeproperties.com (the “Site”), owned and operated by Philip Kaake, a licensed real estate professional operating as Kaake Properties, DRE License #01503852, affiliated with Compass (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
These Terms should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and share personal information in connection with the Site.
1. Eligibility and Acceptance
The Site is intended for use by individuals who are at least 18 years of age. By using the Site, you represent that you meet this requirement and that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
2. Use of the Site
You may use the Site for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes related to researching real estate and our services. You agree not to: use the Site in any way that violates applicable law; attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, our systems, or other users’ accounts; use any automated means (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access or collect data from the Site without our prior written consent; interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site; upload or transmit viruses or other harmful code; or use the Site to harass, defame, or harm another person.
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Site at any time, for any reason, without notice.
4. No Professional, Legal, or Financial Advice
Content on the Site — including market data, neighborhood information, blog posts, videos, and any AI-assisted content described in our Privacy Policy — is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, tax, or professional real estate advice specific to your situation. You should consult your own attorney, accountant, lender, or other licensed professional before making real estate, financial, or legal decisions. Nothing on the Site creates an agency, brokerage, or fiduciary relationship between you and Philip Kaake, Kaake Properties, or Compass; that relationship is established only through a separate written agreement.
5. Testimonials and Past Results
Testimonials, reviews, and past sales results shown on the Site reflect the individual experiences of specific clients and are not a guarantee, warranty, or prediction of the outcome of your own real estate transaction. Every transaction is different, and results vary based on market conditions and circumstances specific to each situation.
6. Equal Housing Opportunity
Philip Kaake and Kaake Properties are committed to compliance with the federal Fair Housing Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and all other applicable federal, state, and local fair housing laws. We do not discriminate in the sale, rental, financing, or advertising of housing on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you believe you have experienced discrimination, you may contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or the California Civil Rights Department.
7. Real Estate Licensing
Philip Kaake is a licensed real estate salesperson in the State of California, DRE License #01503852, operating under Compass California, Inc., a licensed real estate broker, DRE License #01991628. [Suggested: confirm with Compass’s compliance or marketing team whether they require any additional standard broker-disclosure wording on affiliated agent websites, and add it here if so.]
8. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site — including text, photographs, videos, graphics, logos, the Kaake Properties name and brand, and the compilation and arrangement of that content — is owned by us or licensed to us, and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may view and download content for your own personal, non-commercial use, but you may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publicly display, or create derivative works from any content on the Site without our prior written permission.
9. Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may link to or embed content from third-party websites and services (such as social media platforms, YouTube, or scheduling tools). We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party site or service. Your use of any third-party site is subject to that site’s own terms and privacy policy.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT ANY INFORMATION ON THE SITE IS ACCURATE, COMPLETE, OR CURRENT.
11. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PHILIP KAAKE AND KAAKE PROPERTIES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE WILL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100). Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Philip Kaake, Kaake Properties, and Compass, along with our respective officers, employees, and agents, from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.
13. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Changes take effect when posted to the Site, with the “Last updated” date revised accordingly. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
14. Governing Law and Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Alameda County, California, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.
15. Severability and Entire Agreement
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Site.
16. Contact Us
Questions about these Terms can be directed to:
Philip Kaake
Realtor DRE#01503852 Compass
1410 Park Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
philipkaake@compass.com
510-397-8340