Ethics

Responsible Use

SkaldMaps is intended for research, comparison, and market analysis. It must not be used to discriminate, steer, exclude, or limit housing opportunities based on protected characteristics or proxy variables.

1. Permitted use

  • Evaluate affordability, access, supply, commute, weather, and market trends.
  • Use ZIP-level comparisons to support transparent, evidence-based market analysis.

2. Prohibited use

  • Do not use the platform to prefer, exclude, or steer people based on protected characteristics.
  • Do not use proxy variables to infer or target protected classes for exclusionary decisions.

3. Compliance responsibility

Users, including real estate professionals, are responsible for complying with fair housing laws and local regulatory requirements.