EventVillage Host Terms

Absolutely. These should sit alongside the main Terms of Service and apply specifically when a Member activates Host capabilities or publishes a Listing. EVENTVILLAGE HOST TERMS Effective Date: 8/7/26 These Host Terms govern your use of EventVillage as a Host. These Host Terms supplement the EventVillage Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Marketplace Policies, Community Guidelines, Cancellation and Refund Policy, Dispute Policy, and any additional policies incorporated by reference. EventVillage is operated by [LEGAL COMPANY NAME], doing business as EventVillage ("EventVillage," "we," "us," or "our"). By becoming a Host, creating a Listing, accepting a booking, receiving payment through EventVillage, purchasing a Village Pass, promoting a Listing, or otherwise offering goods, services, spaces, opportunities, or experiences through EventVillage, you agree to these Host Terms. If you do not agree, you may continue using EventVillage as a Member where permitted, but you may not act as a Host. 1. What Is a Host? A "Host" is an EventVillage Member who creates, publishes, manages, or offers one or more Listings through the Platform. Hosts may include individuals, sole proprietors, businesses, organizations, property owners, renters with appropriate permission, event professionals, service providers, vendors, and other authorized users. A Host is not required to own a formal business unless applicable law or the type of activity being offered requires one. Becoming a Host does not make you: • An employee of EventVillage • An agent of EventVillage • A franchisee of EventVillage • A partner or joint venturer of EventVillage • An official representative of the underlying event • An employee of any event organizer associated with a Village Hosts operate independently. 2. Eligibility to Host You must be at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into contracts. By becoming a Host, you represent that: 1. You are legally permitted to offer the Listing. 2. The information you provide is truthful and current. 3. You have authority over the property, service, product, opportunity, or other offering. 4. Your Listing complies with applicable laws. 5. You are not prohibited from providing the offering. 6. You will comply with EventVillage policies. EventVillage may require additional eligibility requirements for certain Listing categories. 3. Host Onboarding A Member may become a Host by completing the Host onboarding process. EventVillage may require: • Name • Profile information • Email verification • Phone verification • Acceptance of Host Terms • Agreement to Marketplace Policies • Identity verification • Payment account setup • Tax information • Business information, where applicable • Licenses or permits where applicable Not all information is required immediately. EventVillage may allow basic Host onboarding before requiring payment or identity verification. Additional verification may be required before publishing certain Listings or receiving payouts. 4. Host Center Approved Hosts may receive access to the EventVillage Host Center. The Host Center may allow Hosts to manage: • Listings • Bookings • Requests • Messages • Availability • Earnings • Payouts • Reviews • Village Passes • Promotions • Verification • Disputes • Account settings • Listing analytics Access to individual features may depend on account status, Listing type, payment method, verification status, or subscription level. 5. Creating Listings Listings must be created within a specific Village. Hosts may only create Listings for Villages made available by EventVillage. Each Listing must be associated with: • One Village • One primary category • An applicable subcategory • A valid Host • A valid fulfillment or payment method EventVillage may create, archive, suspend, or close Villages at its discretion. Hosts cannot independently create new Villages unless EventVillage expressly introduces such functionality. 6. Listing Categories EventVillage may allow Listings in categories including: • Stay • Parking • Transportation • Events and Activities • Food and Local Deals • Services • Rentals and Spaces • Jobs and Help Wanted • Buy and Sell • Other approved categories Categories, subcategories, Listing fields, and availability may change over time. 7. Listing Accuracy Hosts must ensure all Listing information is accurate. You may not intentionally misrepresent: • Location • Availability • Price • Capacity • Condition • Features • Amenities • Photos • Distance • Qualifications • Licenses • Event affiliation • Rules • Accessibility • Included services • Availability dates • Cancellation policies Hosts must promptly update Listings when information changes. 8. Photos Photos must accurately represent the offering. Hosts may not use misleading images, stolen images, substantially outdated photos, or photographs of property they are not authorized to offer. EventVillage may remove inappropriate or misleading images. By uploading photos, you represent that you possess the necessary rights to use them. 9. Host Authorization You may only list property, spaces, goods, services, or opportunities you are legally authorized to offer. If you do not personally own an item or property, you are responsible for obtaining all necessary permissions. Examples may include permission from: • Property owners • Landlords • Homeowners associations • Employers • Business owners • Venue operators • Event organizers • Municipal authorities • Licensing agencies EventVillage does not independently guarantee that a Host has obtained every required permission. 10. Compliance With Laws Hosts are responsible for identifying and complying with laws applicable to their Listings. Requirements may include: • Business licensing • Short-term rental permits • Zoning rules • Parking regulations • Transportation licenses • Insurance requirements • Sales tax • Occupancy tax • Employment laws • Food service regulations • Vendor permits • Accessibility requirements • Consumer protection laws • Building codes • Fire codes • Health regulations Publication of a Listing by EventVillage does not mean the Listing has been legally approved by a government agency. 11. Stay and Lodging Hosts Hosts offering lodging are responsible for complying with all rules governing accommodations. Hosts must accurately disclose: • Property type • Sleeping arrangements • Number of guests permitted • Bathrooms • Amenities • Check-in procedures • Check-out procedures • House rules • Fees • Deposits • Accessibility features • Parking availability • Cancellation terms Hosts are responsible for determining whether short-term rental activity is permitted at their property. 12. Parking Hosts Parking Hosts represent that they have lawful authority to offer the parking location. Parking Hosts must accurately disclose: • Location • Number of spaces • Vehicle restrictions • Hours • Entry procedures • Exit procedures • Overnight availability • In-and-out privileges • Surface conditions • Accessibility • EV charging • Shuttle availability • Oversized vehicle restrictions • Any special instructions Hosts using EventVillage parking diagrams understand that the diagrams are general visual representations. They are not surveys, architectural plans, engineering drawings, or guarantees of dimensions. Hosts remain responsible for ensuring spaces are actually usable. 13. Assigned Parking Spaces If a Host enables assigned parking: • The selected space must be available. • Space numbers should correspond reasonably with the Host's actual setup. • Reserved spaces should not be double-booked. • Hosts must honor applicable accessibility designations. • Space-specific features must be accurate. EventVillage may automatically generate visual parking layouts based on Host-provided information. 14. Transportation Hosts Transportation Hosts are responsible for complying with applicable transportation laws. Where required, Hosts must maintain: • Valid driver's licenses • Appropriate insurance • Vehicle registration • Commercial authority • Required permits • Required inspections EventVillage is not a transportation carrier. Publishing a transportation Listing does not constitute EventVillage certification of the Host's legal authority. 15. Events and Activities Hosts offering activities or events are responsible for: • Venue permissions • Safety • Capacity limits • Required permits • Age restrictions • Alcohol regulations • Ticketing requirements • Accessibility • Accurate schedules • Refund policies Hosts must disclose material participation requirements. 16. Services Service Hosts must accurately describe: • Scope of service • Experience • Qualifications • Pricing • Availability • Deliverables • Deposits • Add-ons • Cancellation requirements If a license or professional credential is legally required, the Host is responsible for maintaining it. 17. Rentals and Spaces Hosts offering equipment, rooms, meeting spaces, tents, tables, storage, or other rentals must disclose: • Condition • Capacity • Included equipment • Rental duration • Deposit requirements • Pickup or delivery procedures • Damage rules • Return requirements • Additional fees Hosts may not charge undisclosed mandatory fees. 18. Jobs and Help Wanted Hosts posting jobs or temporary work opportunities are solely responsible for compliance with employment law. EventVillage is not the employer. Hosts are responsible for: • Worker classification • Compensation • Minimum wage • Overtime • Payroll • Taxes • Insurance • Work authorization • Workplace safety • Required background checks • Employment agreements EventVillage generally does not process wages. A job posting must not contain discriminatory, fraudulent, misleading, unlawful, or exploitative requirements. 19. Buy and Sell Listings Hosts offering goods must accurately disclose: • Condition • Quantity • Price • Authenticity • Pickup terms • Shipping terms • Return policy Hosts may not offer counterfeit, stolen, illegal, dangerous, prohibited, or unauthorized goods. 20. Pricing Hosts generally set their own Listing prices. Prices must be accurate and not misleading. The Platform may support category-specific pricing models, including: • Per hour • Per day • Per night • Per week • Per trip • Per person • Per ticket • Per item • Per service • Per package • Per event • Other applicable units Not every pricing unit will be available in every category. 21. Advanced Pricing EventVillage may allow Hosts to create pricing rules including: • Multi-day discounts • Quantity discounts • Weekend pricing • Date-specific pricing • Full-event packages • Deposits • Add-ons • Minimum booking periods Hosts are responsible for reviewing pricing before publishing. EventVillage is not responsible for Host pricing mistakes unless caused by a verified Platform error. 22. Booking Methods A Host may be able to choose among different transaction methods. These may include: EventVillage Payments The Guest completes payment using EventVillage's integrated payment system. Direct Payment The Guest pays the Host outside EventVillage. External Booking The Guest is redirected to another website to complete the booking. The Host must accurately select the transaction method used. 23. EventVillage Payments Hosts using EventVillage Payments may be required to complete onboarding with a third-party payment processor such as Stripe. The payment processor may require: • Legal name • Address • Date of birth • Identity information • Bank information • Tax information • Business information, if applicable Individuals may be permitted to receive payouts without forming a company, subject to payment-provider requirements. 24. Platform Fees EventVillage may charge a percentage-based Platform fee for eligible transactions processed through EventVillage Payments. The applicable percentage will be disclosed through the Platform. EventVillage may change fee rates prospectively. Existing confirmed transactions will remain subject to the fee structure applicable when the booking was created unless otherwise disclosed. 25. Free Listing With EventVillage Payments EventVillage may permit Hosts using EventVillage Payments to publish qualifying Listings without an upfront publishing fee. This does not mean the transaction is free. Applicable Platform fees, payment processing fees, taxes, or other disclosed charges may still apply. 26. Direct Payment Listing Fees Hosts using Direct Payment may be required to pay a publishing fee. EventVillage's current intended individual rate is: $2 per qualifying Direct Payment Listing The current fee displayed during publication controls if pricing changes. The publishing fee compensates EventVillage for marketplace exposure when EventVillage does not earn a transaction fee. 27. External Booking Listing Fees External Booking Listings may also require a publishing fee. EventVillage's current intended individual rate is: $2 per qualifying External Booking Listing The Host remains responsible for any fees charged by the external booking platform. 28. Village Pass EventVillage may offer individuals a Village Pass. A Village Pass may allow unlimited qualifying Direct Payment and External Booking Listings for one specific Village during the Pass period. The current intended price is approximately: $20 per Village Pass The price displayed at checkout controls. Village Passes: • Apply only to the specified Village • Do not automatically apply to another Village • May expire when the Village closes • Do not eliminate transaction fees on EventVillage Payment transactions • Do not guarantee bookings • Do not guarantee Listing approval • Do not guarantee promotional placement "Unlimited" remains subject to reasonable anti-spam and marketplace-quality rules. 29. Business Subscriptions Businesses may be eligible for monthly subscription plans. Plans may include benefits such as: • Multiple Listings • Direct Payment Listings • External Booking Listings • Business profiles • Analytics • Team access • Promotional tools • Verification features Subscription benefits and limitations will be disclosed at enrollment. 30. External Booking Links Hosts may link Listings to third-party booking platforms. Examples may include: • Airbnb • Vrbo • Booking.com • Eventbrite • Ticketing platforms • Scheduling platforms • Provider websites Hosts represent that they own, manage, or have permission to promote the linked offering. Hosts must not use misleading, malicious, unrelated, or fraudulent links. 31. External Booking Responsibilities For External Booking Listings: • EventVillage does not process payment. • EventVillage does not control third-party pricing. • EventVillage cannot issue third-party refunds. • The third-party platform's terms apply. • The third-party platform's cancellation policy applies. • EventVillage may track outbound clicks. Hosts should ensure links remain active. EventVillage may pause Listings containing broken or suspicious links. 32. Direct Payments For Direct Payment Listings, Hosts and Guests arrange payment independently. EventVillage does not guarantee: • Payment • Payment reversals • Cash transactions • Venmo transactions • Cash App transactions • Zelle transactions • PayPal transactions • Checks • Card payments processed independently EventVillage's payment dispute protection generally does not apply. 33. Off-Platform Fee Circumvention Hosts may not intentionally misuse EventVillage Payments to avoid fees. For example, a Host may not: 1. Advertise EventVillage Payments. 2. Receive a booking or Guest lead through EventVillage. 3. Instruct the Guest to cancel and pay separately solely to avoid EventVillage fees. EventVillage may restrict accounts engaged in systematic fee circumvention. This does not prohibit legitimate Direct Payment or External Booking Listings that were properly configured as such. 34. Payouts EventVillage may delay Host payouts until specified transaction milestones. Payout timing may differ by category. Examples may include: Stay: after check-in. Parking: after the reservation begins. Transportation: after completion. Events and Activities: after the activity begins or completes. Services: after completion. Rentals: after the rental period. Goods: after pickup, delivery, or another applicable milestone. Final payout rules will be displayed through the Platform. 35. Payment Holds EventVillage or its payment processor may place payout holds when reasonably necessary because of: • Pending disputes • Fraud concerns • Account verification • Chargebacks • Refund requests • Suspicious transactions • Policy violations • Legal requirements • Payment-provider requirements A pending payout is not guaranteed until actually released. 36. Host Earnings The Host Center may show: • Gross booking value • Platform fees • Processing fees • Refunds • Adjustments • Pending earnings • Available earnings • Paid earnings Estimated earnings may change due to refunds, disputes, taxes, chargebacks, or adjustments. 37. Refunds Hosts agree to honor applicable cancellation and refund policies. EventVillage may issue a full or partial refund when authorized under: • Host cancellation policy • EventVillage policy • Dispute resolution • Fraud investigation • Legal requirement • Host authorization EventVillage may deduct qualifying refunds from pending or future Host payouts where legally permitted. 38. Host Cancellations Hosts should not cancel confirmed reservations without a legitimate reason. Frequent or inappropriate cancellations may result in: • Reduced visibility • Listing suspension • Loss of Spotlight eligibility • Host restrictions • Account suspension • Removal from EventVillage Emergency and extraordinary circumstances may be considered. 39. Guest No-Shows A Guest's failure to appear does not automatically entitle either party to a particular outcome. The Listing's cancellation policy and applicable Platform rules will control. Hosts should document no-shows when reasonably necessary. 40. Disputes Hosts using EventVillage Payments agree to participate in EventVillage's dispute process. Hosts may be required to provide: • Photos • Videos • Receipts • Messages • Booking records • Time records • Location information • Other evidence Failure to respond may result in a decision based on available information. 41. Dispute Outcomes EventVillage may issue outcomes including: • Full refund • Partial refund • Payout release • Payout hold • Split payment • Platform credit • Listing removal • Host warning • Account restriction EventVillage may offer an internal appeal process where applicable. 42. Chargebacks Hosts acknowledge that Guests may initiate payment disputes through their financial institutions. Chargebacks may result in: • Payment holds • Reversal of Host earnings • Evidence requests • Negative account balances • Deduction from future payouts Hosts agree to cooperate reasonably with chargeback investigations. 43. Taxes Hosts are responsible for determining their tax obligations. Depending on law, EventVillage or its payment provider may: • Collect taxes • Remit taxes • Request taxpayer identification • Issue tax forms • Report payments to government agencies Hosts should obtain professional tax advice where appropriate. 44. Insurance Hosts are responsible for maintaining insurance appropriate to their activities. EventVillage does not automatically provide insurance for: • Vehicles • Property • Lodging • Parking • Services • Activities • Equipment • Personal injury • Business liability Hosts should verify whether existing insurance policies cover marketplace activity. 45. Spotlight Promotions Hosts may purchase limited promotional placement for Listings. Spotlight inventory may be limited by: • Village • Category • Date • Number of available positions EventVillage may charge by day or another displayed period. Spotlight does not guarantee: • Views • Clicks • Messages • Bookings • Revenue 46. Spotlight Availability Spotlight availability may sell out. Hosts may schedule eligible promotions based on available inventory. EventVillage may rotate multiple Spotlight Listings to provide reasonable exposure. Purchased promotion applies only during the period displayed at checkout. 47. Community Advertising Hosts may participate in EventVillage Community forums as Members. However, Hosts may not use the Community to bypass marketplace fees. Posts such as the following may be removed: • "Parking available, message me" • "Book my Airbnb" • "Photography available" • "Selling tickets" • "I have transportation available" • "Buy from my business" Commercial offerings should be created as Marketplace Listings. 48. Communications With Guests Hosts should communicate professionally. Hosts may not: • Harass Guests • Threaten Guests • Discriminate unlawfully • Send spam • Engage in fraud • Request prohibited information • Send malicious links • Abuse EventVillage messaging Relevant messages may be reviewed during disputes or safety investigations. 49. Discrimination Hosts may not unlawfully discriminate against Members or Guests. Hosts must comply with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. This includes laws applicable to housing, accommodations, employment, public services, or commercial activity. 50. Accessibility Hosts are responsible for accurately describing accessibility-related features. Do not claim that an offering is accessible unless the claim is reasonably accurate. Where accessibility laws apply, Hosts are responsible for compliance. 51. Safety Hosts must maintain reasonable safety standards. Hosts should disclose known material hazards. Hosts may not knowingly offer unsafe, illegal, or substantially defective spaces, vehicles, goods, or services. EventVillage may remove Listings based on credible safety concerns. 52. Emergencies EventVillage is not an emergency service. Hosts and Guests should contact emergency responders or appropriate authorities for urgent safety situations. 53. Reviews Guests may review Hosts following qualifying transactions. Hosts may be permitted to publicly respond. Hosts may not: • Purchase reviews • Offer undisclosed compensation for positive reviews • Threaten Guests over reviews • Retaliate against Guests • Create fake Guest accounts • Manipulate ratings 54. Host Verification EventVillage may offer Host verification. Verification may include: • Identity verification • Phone verification • Payment account verification • Business verification • Credential verification A "Verified Host" badge does not guarantee safety, quality, honesty, legal compliance, or future performance. 55. Host Content Hosts retain ownership of original content they create. By uploading Listing content, you grant EventVillage a nonexclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, display, reproduce, resize, distribute, promote, and otherwise use that content as reasonably necessary to operate and market the Platform and relevant Village. This includes use in: • Search results • Village pages • Social media promotion • Email marketing • Marketplace advertising 56. Event Affiliation Creating a Listing within a Village does not mean the Host is officially affiliated with the underlying event. Hosts may not falsely claim: • Official event sponsorship • Official university affiliation • Official venue partnership • Official city partnership • Official EventVillage endorsement unless such relationship actually exists and is authorized. 57. Event Trademarks and Branding Hosts are responsible for ensuring they have the right to use third-party logos, photographs, trademarks, or copyrighted material in Listings. EventVillage may remove unauthorized intellectual property. 58. Underlying Event Cancellation Villages may relate to third-party events EventVillage does not control. An event may be: • Canceled • Postponed • Relocated • Shortened • Rescheduled Hosts remain subject to applicable cancellation, refund, and booking policies. EventVillage does not guarantee compensation to Hosts solely because an event changes. 59. Listing Review EventVillage may review Listings before or after publication. Listing statuses may include: • Draft • Submitted • Under Review • Changes Requested • Approved • Published • Paused • Rejected • Removed • Archived EventVillage may request changes before publication. 60. Removal of Listings EventVillage may remove or pause Listings involving: • Fraud • Misrepresentation • Safety concerns • Illegal activity • Prohibited goods • Unauthorized property • Intellectual property infringement • Repeated complaints • Broken external links • Policy violations • Nonpayment of applicable fees 61. Host Account Restrictions EventVillage may restrict Host functionality without necessarily closing the Member account. Examples include: • Preventing new Listings • Suspending payouts • Removing payment capabilities • Disabling Spotlight • Requiring additional verification • Suspending specific categories 62. Account Termination Serious or repeated violations may result in termination. Outstanding: • Bookings • Refunds • Disputes • Taxes • Chargebacks • Fees may remain enforceable after termination. 63. Fraud Hosts may not engage in fraudulent behavior. Examples include: • Fake Listings • Fake bookings • Stolen payment methods • False identities • Duplicate accounts • Fake reviews • Misleading locations • Unauthorized property Listings • Fake external booking sites • Chargeback manipulation EventVillage may cooperate with law enforcement where appropriate. 64. Data and Analytics EventVillage may provide Hosts with analytics including: • Listing views • Saves • Messages • Bookings • Revenue • Outbound clicks • Conversion rates • Spotlight performance Analytics are estimates and may contain delays or inaccuracies. They do not guarantee business results. 65. Platform Availability EventVillage does not guarantee uninterrupted Host Center access or uninterrupted Listing availability. Features may be updated, modified, tested, or discontinued. EventVillage will make reasonable efforts to maintain reliable service. 66. Third-Party Services Host functionality may depend on third-party services such as: • Stripe • Mapping providers • Email providers • SMS providers • Identity verification services • Cloud providers • External booking platforms EventVillage is not responsible for outages outside its reasonable control. 67. Host Responsibility for Guests Hosts are responsible for clearly communicating applicable rules before or during the booking. Hosts should not impose material undisclosed conditions after confirmation. 68. Property Damage EventVillage does not automatically guarantee reimbursement for property damage caused by Guests. Hosts should maintain appropriate insurance and documentation. Any optional Host protection program will be governed by separate terms. 69. Limitation of EventVillage's Role EventVillage operates a marketplace connecting Hosts and Guests. Except where expressly stated, EventVillage does not: • Own Host property • Employ Hosts • Operate Host vehicles • Perform Host services • Inspect every Listing • Guarantee Guest behavior • Guarantee payment outside EventVillage Payments • Guarantee bookings • Guarantee income Hosts remain responsible for their activities. 70. Indemnification To the extent permitted by law, Hosts agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless EventVillage and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from claims, damages, liabilities, losses, penalties, and reasonable expenses arising from: • Host Listings • Host goods or services • Host violations of law • Host negligence • Host property • Host tax obligations • Host employment practices • Host infringement of third-party rights • Host violation of these Terms This obligation is subject to applicable law. 71. Relationship to General Terms These Host Terms supplement the EventVillage Terms of Service. If a conflict exists, the more specific Host provision will generally control regarding Host activity unless the Terms of Service expressly state otherwise. The dispute resolution, arbitration, class action waiver, governing law, limitation of liability, and other general legal provisions contained in the Terms of Service also apply to Hosts. 72. Changes to Host Terms EventVillage may update these Host Terms. Material changes may be communicated through: • Email • Host Center notices • Platform notifications • Updated acceptance screens Continued Host activity after revised Terms become effective may constitute acceptance where legally permitted. EventVillage may require affirmative acceptance before allowing new Listings. 73. Host Questions and Support Questions regarding Host responsibilities may be directed to: EventVillage Operated by: [LEGAL COMPANY NAME] Email: contactus@myeventvillage.com 74. Host Acceptance When a Member becomes a Host, EventVillage should record: • User ID • Host Terms version • Date and time accepted • Acceptance method • IP or device information where appropriate • Whether additional Host policies were accepted Hosts may be required to accept updated terms before creating additional Listings.