Owner Terms of Service

These Owner Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Jersey Shore Summer Rental service (the “Service”), operated by [LEGAL ENTITY NAME] (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By creating an account, checking the acceptance box at signup, or using the Service, you (“Owner,” “you,” or “your”) agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1. What the Service Is — And Is Not

The Service is a set of software tools that helps property owners create listing pages, display availability, receive booking inquiries, prepare rental agreements, and manage their own short-term rental activities. The Service is a software toolset only.

You expressly acknowledge and agree that the Company:

• Does NOT collect, hold, process, or transmit rental payments, deposits, or any funds between you and any guest;
• Does NOT act as a booking platform, broker, agent, property manager, escrow agent, or intermediary of any kind;
• Does NOT rent, list, market, or offer any property on its own behalf;
• Is NOT a party to any rental agreement, reservation, booking, or transaction between you and any guest;
• Does NOT guarantee any bookings, rental income, occupancy, guests, or results of any kind;
• Does NOT verify, endorse, insure, or assume responsibility for any guest, booking, payment, or rental;
• Does NOT provide legal, tax, accounting, insurance, or financial advice.

All bookings, payments, communications, and rental arrangements are made directly and solely between you and your guests. The Company merely provides the software tools you use to run your own independent rental business.

2. Your Responsibilities

You are solely and exclusively responsible for all aspects of your rental activity, including without limitation:

• The accuracy, legality, and content of your listings and all information you publish;
• Setting and collecting all rents, fees, and deposits directly from guests through your own chosen payment methods;
• All rental agreements, terms, cancellation policies, and communications with guests;
• Compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, licensing, registration, zoning, and short-term rental regulations;
• Collection and remittance of any and all applicable taxes, including any occupancy, lodging, sales, or other taxes;
• Obtaining and maintaining appropriate insurance for your property and rental activity;
• The condition, safety, habitability, and maintenance of your property;
• The conduct, screening, and management of your guests and their invitees;
• Resolving any disputes, damages, refunds, or claims arising from your rentals.

3. No Responsibility for Transactions or Disputes

Because the Company is not a party to any booking or rental and does not handle any funds, the Company has no responsibility or liability for, and you release the Company from, any claim arising out of or relating to:

• Any booking, reservation, cancellation, no-show, or rental arrangement;
• Any payment, non-payment, deposit, refund, chargeback, or fraud between you and a guest;
• Any act, omission, conduct, damage, injury, or dispute involving any guest or third party;
• Any loss of income, property damage, or personal injury connected to your rental activity.

Any dispute between you and a guest is solely between you and that guest. You will not involve the Company in, and the Company has no obligation to mediate or resolve, any such dispute.

4. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company and its owners, members, managers, officers, employees, agents, contractors, and affiliates (collectively, the “Company Parties”) from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, liabilities, losses, judgments, penalties, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your use of the Service;
• Your listings, properties, rentals, bookings, and rental agreements;
• Any transaction, communication, or dispute between you and any guest or third party;
• Your violation of these Terms or of any applicable law;
• Any personal injury, death, or property damage occurring at or relating to your property;
• Any tax, licensing, or regulatory obligation relating to your rental activity;
• Any content you publish through the Service.

This indemnification obligation survives termination of these Terms and your use of the Service.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. The Company does not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or that any defects will be corrected. You use the Service at your own risk.

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE COMPANY PARTIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE OR THESE TERMS.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE COMPANY PARTIES’ TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE OR THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL SUBSCRIPTION FEES YOU PAID TO THE COMPANY IN THE [TWELVE (12)] MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

7. Subscription & Fees

Access to the Service requires a paid subscription. Current pricing, billing cycles, and any promotional or free-trial terms are those presented to you at signup and in your account, and may be updated from time to time. Subscription fees are for access to the software tools only; they are not connected to, and do not represent any share of, your rental income, bookings, or guest payments. You may cancel your subscription at any time as described in your account.

8. Account & Acceptable Use

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity under your account. You agree not to misuse the Service, publish false or unlawful content, infringe others’ rights, or use the Service for any purpose other than operating your own lawful short-term rental activity.

9. Suspension & Termination

The Company may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, including for violation of these Terms. You may cancel your subscription at any time. Sections concerning responsibility, indemnification, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and governing law survive termination.

10. Changes to These Terms

The Company may modify these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the Service or by email. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. The version and effective date of the Terms you accepted at signup will be recorded.

11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in [Monmouth County], New Jersey, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the Service and supersede all prior understandings. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.

Acknowledgement

By checking the acceptance box at signup and using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Owner Terms of Service, and that you understand the Company provides software tools only and is not a party to, and bears no responsibility for, your rentals, bookings, payments, or guests.

This document is a draft pending legal review. Bracketed items will be finalized before launch.