Terms of Service

Hostshare Terms of Service Agreement

Welcome to Hostshare! By registering as a Host, you agree to the following Terms of Service Agreement (the "Agreement"). This Agreement forms a binding contract between you, the "Host," and Hostshare LLC. If you disagree with any of these terms, please refrain from using our Services.

1. Host Responsibilities

1.1. Account Information: Always provide up-to-date, accurate, and complete information for your Host account. Safeguard your login details, ensuring they're never shared with third parties.

1.2. Listing Integrity: You bear the sole responsibility for the content of your listings, ensuring their accuracy, including descriptions, images, pricing, and availability. Ensure that your listings abide by relevant laws and regulations.

1.3. Guest Relations: Prompt, transparent, and honest communication with Guests is paramount. This includes timely responses to inquiries and bookings.

1.4. Property Standards: It's your responsibility to make sure the property meets all local laws, regulations, safety guidelines, and any other pertinent community standards. Your property must be cleaned, stocked and well-maintained for guest upon arrival just as it would be with any other platform booking.

1.5. Prohibited Conduct: Engaging in illegal, harmful, or deceptive activities, such as discrimination or intellectual property rights violations, is strictly prohibited.

2. Bookings and Payments

2.1. Booking Commitment: Because Hostshare monitors each property’s calendar, If a Guest reserves your property via Hostshare.co on vacant openings, you must honor that booking. Denying hosts to stay when your calendar is open will result in being removed from the platform.

2.2. Payment Dynamics: Hostshare.co will handle the payment process. In exchange for using our platform, you agree to pay any associated service fees or commissions.

2.3. Cancellations and Refunds: Cancellation of a Hostshare booking may result in removal from the platform as shown in our cancelation policy (view our cancelation policy here).

3. Membership & Fees

3.1. Annual Membership: Registering for a Hostshare membership grants you access to exclusive services and features including 21 nights of free stays.

3.2. Membership Charges: The annual membership fee is $395 (though may be less if a promotional discount has been applied). This fee isn't refundable except in specific promotional contexts.

3.3. Billing Procedure: Your Membership fee is charged upon publishing your approved listing, and renews annually automatically (this can vary slightly if you start your membership with our trial). You can cancel anytime, but partial refunds for the current period are not provided.

3.4. Membership Adjustments: We reserve the right to adjust membership features or fees, always informing members about significant changes.

4. Indemnification

4.1. You commit to defending and indemnifying Hostshare.co, including our partners and employees, from any claims, liabilities, or expenses (like attorney fees) arising from your misuse of our Services, your listings, or any Agreement violations.

5. Modification and Termination

5.1. Hostshare.co can amend or terminate the Services or this Agreement as needed. We'll notify you about significant Agreement changes. Continuing to use the Services post-change indicates acceptance. Hostshare always reserves the right to remove a user from the platform should the user violate the terms of service, the platform “share pledge”, or cause a nuisance in any way.

6. Legal Governance & Disputes

The laws of Delaware govern this Agreement. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of [Jurisdiction].

7. Additional Provisions

7.1. Entire Agreement: This Agreement represents the full understanding between Hostshare.co and you regarding our Services, overruling any prior agreements.

7.2. Severability: If any Agreement provision is legally unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

8. Beta Version Acknowledgment

8.1. Beta Status: Hostshare.co is currently in its beta version, which means the platform is undergoing public testing before its official release. As such, it may contain bugs, errors, or other issues that could affect its performance or reliability.

8.2. Limited Liability: You acknowledge and agree that Hostshare.co will not be held liable for any disruptions, inaccuracies, errors, or issues you may encounter while using the beta version of our Services.

8.3. Feedback & Reporting: While not mandatory, we encourage users to report any discrepancies or problems they come across. Such feedback will be invaluable in refining and improving the platform for the official release.

8.4. No Warranty: The beta version is provided "as is" without any warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. Hostshare.co makes no guarantees regarding the continuous operation and availability of the beta version.

8.5. Updates & Changes: The nature of beta testing means that the platform might undergo rapid changes. Features may be added, changed, or removed without prior notice as we refine the platform based on feedback and internal assessments.

By using Hostshare.co or clicking "I agree," you confirm that you've comprehended and agree to this Terms of Service Agreement.

9. Referral Program

9.1. Agreement: Hostshare reserves the right to modify any referral program at its discretion, ensuring that it can adapt to changing business needs and market conditions. This includes the ability to alter program terms, benefits, eligibility criteria, and promotional periods. Participants will be notified of any significant changes, allowing them to make informed decisions about their involvement in the program. By maintaining this flexibility, Hostshare aims to enhance the overall effectiveness and sustainability of its referral initiatives, fostering a mutually beneficial relationship with its users.

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