Host Agreement

1. Overview

This Host Agreement (“Agreement”) is between you (“Host”) and MyAIStays LLC (“Platform”). By creating a Host account and listing properties on MyAIStays, you agree to this Agreement and our Terms of Service.

2. What We Provide

• A branded booking website at your subdomain (e.g., yourname.myaistays.com)
• Property listing pages with photo galleries, calendars, and booking forms
• Payment processing via Stripe Connect Express
• Calendar sync with external platforms (Airbnb, VRBO via iCal)
• Guest messaging system
• Review management with moderation tools
• Discovery through our search network, AI agents, and affiliate partners
• Host dashboard for managing all of the above

3. Fees

Network-referred bookings are those where the Guest found your property through our central search, AI agents (ChatGPT, Claude), affiliate links, or destination pages. Bookings from Guests who visit your site directly, through your own marketing, or via your own links are considered self-found and incur no platform fee.

4. Host Responsibilities

• Accurate listings: Property descriptions, photos, pricing, and availability must be accurate and up to date.
• Legal compliance: You are responsible for complying with all local laws, regulations, zoning ordinances, HOA rules, and short-term rental permits applicable to your property.
• Tax obligations: You are responsible for collecting and remitting any applicable occupancy taxes, lodging taxes, or sales taxes. The Platform provides a configurable tax rate field but does not file taxes on your behalf.
• Insurance: You must maintain adequate property and liability insurance for short-term rental use.
• Guest safety: Properties must meet reasonable safety standards including working smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and clear emergency exit information.
• Communication: Respond to Guest messages and booking inquiries in a timely manner.
• Calendar accuracy: Keep your availability calendar current to prevent double bookings. Use iCal sync to coordinate with other platforms.

5. Payments and Payouts

All payments are processed through Stripe Connect Express. You must complete Stripe’s identity verification and connect a bank account to receive payouts. Stripe handles all payment processing, fraud prevention, and payouts according to their terms of service.

The Platform uses a deposit + balance model: Guests pay a deposit at booking, and the remaining balance is charged after check-in. This protects both parties — Guests are not charged the full amount upfront, and Hosts have a deposit to secure the reservation.

6. Cancellations

You set your own cancellation policy per property (Flexible, Moderate, Firm, Strict, or Non-refundable). You must honor refund requests that fall within the cancellation window of your chosen policy. You may issue discretionary refunds at any time through your dashboard.

7. Reviews

Guests who complete a stay (minimum one night) may leave a review. You may respond to any review publicly. You may delete a review only if the associated booking has been fully refunded. You may flag any review for Platform review if you believe it is fraudulent, abusive, or from a competitor.

8. Content and Photos

You retain ownership of all photos and content you upload. By uploading content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display it on your booking site, in our search results, and in marketing materials promoting the Platform.

You must only upload content you own or have the right to use. Do not upload content from other platforms (e.g., copying Airbnb reviews) without permission.

9. Prohibited Conduct

• Listing properties you do not own or have authorization to rent
• Providing false or misleading property information
• Discriminating against Guests based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics
• Attempting to redirect Guests off-platform to avoid applicable fees
• Creating fake reviews or manipulating your ratings

10. Account Suspension and Termination

We may suspend or terminate your Host account if you violate this Agreement, receive repeated Guest complaints, fail to maintain accurate listings, or engage in prohibited conduct. We will provide notice before suspension when feasible.

You may close your Host account at any time. Existing confirmed bookings must be honored or properly cancelled with Guest notification. Your site will be deactivated and your data deleted within 30 days of account closure, except booking records retained for legal compliance.

11. Limitation of Liability

The Platform is provided “as is.” We are not liable for Guest behavior, property damage, personal injury, or disputes between you and your Guests. We do not guarantee bookings, occupancy rates, or revenue.

12. Contact

For questions about this Agreement, contact us at support@myaistays.com.