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TravelBed Host Agreement

Last updated: 7 April 2026

1. Your Role as a Host

By using TravelBed, you agree that:

  • You are operating an independent accommodation business
  • You are fully responsible for your listings, guests, and operations

TravelBed provides infrastructure only.

2. Control and Ownership

You retain full control over:

  • Pricing
  • Availability
  • Cancellation policies
  • Guest relationships

You also retain ownership of:

  • Your listing data
  • Your customer data (subject to applicable law)

3. Your Responsibilities

You agree to:

3.1 Accuracy

  • Provide truthful and complete listing information

3.2 Legal Compliance

  • Comply with all applicable laws, including: short-term rental regulations, licensing requirements, tax obligations

3.3 Safety

  • Ensure your property is safe, habitable, and as described

3.4 Guest Handling

  • Manage all communication, disputes, and complaints directly

4. Payments and Financial Responsibility

You are responsible for:

  • Setting pricing
  • Issuing refunds
  • Handling disputes and chargebacks
  • Paying all applicable taxes

TravelBed may provide payment processing but does not assume liability.

5. Payment Processing and Third-Party Providers

TravelBed may integrate with third-party payment processors (e.g. Stripe or similar providers) to facilitate transactions.

By using these services, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • Payment processors operate independently of TravelBed
  • They may: delay, hold, or freeze funds; reverse transactions; suspend accounts
  • These actions may occur due to: risk controls; regulatory requirements; suspected fraud or disputes

TravelBed has no control over these actions and is not responsible for any resulting delays, losses, or restrictions.

You are responsible for complying with the terms of any payment processor you use.

6. No Platform Dependency

TravelBed does not guarantee:

  • Bookings
  • Traffic
  • Revenue

You are responsible for your own demand generation and business performance.

7. Brand and Representation

You must not:

  • Misrepresent TravelBed as a party to the booking
  • Suggest TravelBed guarantees your listing or service

8. Data Use

You agree to:

  • Handle guest data responsibly
  • Comply with data protection laws (e.g. GDPR)
  • Not misuse guest data for spam or resale

9. Disputes Between Hosts and Guests

All disputes are strictly between:

  • The Host, and
  • The Guest

TravelBed is not a party to any booking agreement and does not mediate disputes.

This includes (but is not limited to):

  • Refund disagreements
  • Property condition complaints
  • Cancellations
  • Damage claims

You are solely responsible for resolving disputes directly with your guests.

TravelBed may, at its sole discretion, take action to protect the platform (e.g. suspend accounts), but is under no obligation to intervene or resolve disputes.

10. Suspension and Removal

We may suspend or remove Hosts who:

  • Breach this Agreement
  • Create risk to users or the platform
  • Damage the reputation of TravelBed

11. Termination

You may stop using TravelBed at any time. We may terminate access at our discretion where necessary.

12. Liability

You accept full responsibility for:

  • Your property
  • Your guests
  • Your business operations

TravelBed is not liable for losses arising from your hosting activities.

13. Relationship

Nothing in this Agreement creates:

  • Employment
  • Partnership
  • Agency

You operate independently.

14. Final Position

TravelBed is built for professional Hosts. If you are not prepared to take full responsibility for your business, this platform is not suitable for you.