Terms of Service
Last updated: 2025-12-19
1. Agreement
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Book Jersey Shore platform (the "Platform"). The Platform is operated by BookJerseyShore LLC ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
2. Platform Role
We provide software that helps hosts and guests find each other, share information, and execute rental agreements. We are a facilitator and publisher only. We do not act as a broker, real estate agent, escrow, or money transmitter, and we are not a party to any agreement between hosts and guests.
3. Eligibility and Accounts
You must be at least 18 years old to use the Platform. You agree to provide accurate information, keep your account credentials secure, and promptly update your account if anything changes.
4. Listings, Contracts, and Bookings
Hosts are responsible for the accuracy of listings, pricing, availability, and house rules. Guests are responsible for reviewing listings and contract terms before booking. Contracts are entered directly between hosts and guests. We may provide templates or tools, but those materials are not legal advice.
5. Payments
Hosts choose how to get paid. Payment may occur directly between host and guest or through Stripe Connect or another payment processor. We do not receive, hold, or disburse guest funds except for service fees explicitly disclosed in the booking flow. See our Payment Terms for more detail.
6. Identity Verification
We may verify user identities to promote trust and safety. Verification means we reviewed an ID or data source; it does not guarantee behavior, character, or the accuracy of any listing.
7. Communications and SMS
By providing a phone number, you consent to receive service-related messages about your account, bookings, and security. Message frequency varies. Reply STOP to opt out. Message and data rates may apply.
8. User Content and Licenses
You retain ownership of your content (including listings, photos, and contracts). You grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, use, process, and display that content for Platform operation, including analysis and improvement. We may anonymize and aggregate data for analytics and product development.
9. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to misuse the Platform, violate laws, infringe IP rights, scrape data, create false listings, harass other users, or attempt to bypass Platform security.
10. Third-Party Services
The Platform integrates third-party services (for example, Stripe and Twilio). Those services have their own terms and policies. We are not responsible for third-party services or their actions.
11. Disclaimers
The Platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that listings are accurate, that stays will be dispute-free, or that hosts or guests will comply with their contracts.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages. Our total liability for any claim is limited to the greater of $100 or the total fees paid to the Company in the 12 months before the claim.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold the Company harmless from claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of the Platform, your content, or your breach of these Terms.
14. Dispute Resolution
Disputes between hosts and guests should be addressed through the contract and our dispute process. Disputes involving the Company are subject to the Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Policy.
15. Termination
We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or present risk to the Platform. You may stop using the Platform at any time.
16. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wyoming, without regard to conflict of law rules.
17. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms periodically. Material changes will be posted on this page and take effect on the stated "Last updated" date.
18. Contact
Questions about these Terms can be sent to support@bookjerseyshore.com.