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Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 29 March 2026

1. About UrbanHQ

UrbanHQ is a free, publicly accessible platform that visualises open data from CBS (Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek) and other public Dutch datasets to provide housing and city intelligence for the Netherlands. By using this platform you agree to these Terms & Conditions.

2. Informational purpose only

All data displayed on UrbanHQ is for informational purposes only. It is derived from publicly available datasets (CBS, Kadaster, DUO, LRK, RIVM, etc.) and is published with a delay of one or more years relative to the reference period.

UrbanHQ does not provide financial, legal, or investment advice. Nothing on this platform should be relied upon when making real-estate transactions or investment decisions. Always consult a qualified professional for such matters.

3. Data accuracy

We strive to present CBS and other source data accurately, but we make no warranties — express or implied — regarding the completeness, accuracy, or fitness for a particular purpose of the information provided. Data may contain errors inherited from the original source.

If you spot an inaccuracy, please report it via the contact form.

4. Intellectual property

The UrbanHQ platform, its design, and original content are the intellectual property of UrbanHQ. Underlying statistical data is sourced from CBS and other open-data providers under their respective licences (CBS data is available under CC BY 4.0).

You may reproduce individual statistics or charts for personal, educational, or journalistic purposes, provided you credit “UrbanHQ / CBS” as the source. Commercial scraping or bulk redistribution of the platform’s compiled datasets requires prior written permission.

5. Acceptable use

You agree not to:

  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the platform.

  • Scrape or harvest data in a manner that disrupts the service.

  • Use the platform for any unlawful purpose.

  • Misrepresent data sourced from UrbanHQ.

6. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Dutch law, UrbanHQ is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this platform or the information it contains.

7. External links

The platform may link to external sources (CBS, Kadaster, Onderwijsinspectie, etc.). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

8. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Netherlands. Any disputes shall be submitted to the competent court in the Netherlands.

9. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms at any time. The “last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.