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Terms of Service

Last updated: June 15, 2024

Welcome to flatbuddy. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, and applications (collectively, the "Services"). Please read these Terms carefully before using our Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Services.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet all eligibility requirements.

3. Account Registration

To access certain features of our Services, you may need to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Services in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
  • Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity
  • Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Services
  • Use the Services to send spam, unsolicited bulk communications, or advertisements
  • Attempt to interfere with, compromise the system integrity or security, or decipher any transmissions to or from the servers running the Services
  • Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other types of malicious software
  • Collect or track the personal information of others
  • Post false, misleading, or deceptive listings or content

5. Listings and Content

Our Services allow users to post listings for shared accommodations and related content. You are solely responsible for any listings or content you post on our Services.

You represent and warrant that any listing or content you post:

  • Is accurate and not misleading
  • Does not violate any applicable law or regulation
  • Does not infringe any third party's rights, including intellectual property rights
  • Complies with our listing guidelines and policies

6. Fees and Payments

Certain aspects of our Services may require payment of fees. All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise specified or required by law.

You agree to provide accurate and complete billing information and to pay all charges incurred under your account at the prices in effect when such charges are incurred.

7. Intellectual Property

The Services and their original content, features, and functionality are owned by flatbuddy and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

8. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

10. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL FLATBUDDY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE SERVICES.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Estonia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. For users in the European Union, additional protections may apply according to EU law.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at info@flatbuddy.com.

14. Student and Young Professional Focus

flatbuddy is a platform specifically designed for students and young professionals seeking shared accommodation. While we strive to create a safe environment for our users, we do not guarantee the accuracy of listings or the behavior of other users.

15. Identity Verification

We may offer identity verification services to increase trust within our community. However, we cannot guarantee the identity of any user, and you agree to exercise caution when interacting with other users of the Services.

16. No Agency Relationship

flatbuddy is not a real estate broker, agent, or insurer. We are solely a platform that allows users to connect with each other for the purpose of finding shared accommodation. We do not verify the condition, legality, or suitability of any accommodations, and we are not responsible for any accommodations provided by users.