Terms and Conditions

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully as they contain important information about your legal rights, remedies and obligations relating to your use of the Hosting Power Ltd Platform. By accessing or using the Hosting Power Ltd Platform, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

Last Updated: April 10th, 2020 (amendment on our Cancellation Policy due to COVID-19 / Coronavirus).

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between Hosting Power Ltd and you, the Host and between Hosting Power Ltd and you, the Guest. These Terms and Conditions set out the rights and obligations of the Guest to be hosted by a Host in Ireland as well as the rights and obligations of the Host to host Guests in their home, in Ireland.

Modification Of These Terms

Hosting Power Ltd reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time in accordance with this provision. If we make changes to these Terms and Conditions, we will post the revised Terms and Conditions on the Hosting Power Ltd Platform and update the “Last Updated” date at the top of these Terms and Conditions. Continued access to or use of the Hosting Power Ltd Platform and services will constitute acceptance of the revised Terms and Conditions.

Scope Of Hosting Power Ltd Services

Hosting Power Ltd is an online platform that facilities Hosts in Ireland to rent out accommodation to Guests. The platform provides Guests with an online marketplace of pre approved rooms to book for the duration of their stay in Ireland.

Hosting Power Ltd acts as a platform where listings are advertised for Hosts at no charge to the Host, enabling them to offer their rooms up as accommodation to Guests. Hosting Power Ltd creates, uploads and manages all the listings on the Hosting Power Ltd Platform on behalf of the Hosts.

If you choose to use the Hosting Power Ltd Platform to either list your accommodation as a Host or to book a room as a Guest, your relationship with Hosting Power Ltd is limited to being an independent, third-party contractor, and not an employee, agent, joint venturer or partner of Hosting Power Ltd for any reason, and you act exclusively on your own behalf and for your own benefit, and not on behalf, or for the benefit, of Hosting Power Ltd. Hosting Power Ltd does not, and shall not be deemed to, direct or control you generally or in your performance under these Terms and Conditions specifically. You acknowledge and agree that you have complete discretion whether your accommodation is listed on the Hosting Power Ltd Platform.

To promote the Hosting Power Ltd Platform and to increase the exposure of listings to potential Guests, listings and other user (both Host and Guest) content may be displayed on other websites, in applications, within emails, and in online and offline advertisements.

Eligibility, Using the Hosting Power Ltd Platform

You must be at least 18 years old and able to enter into legally binding agreements to access and use the Hosting Power Ltd Platform as both a Host and a Guest. By accessing or using the Hosting Power Ltd Platform you represent and warrant that you are 18 or older and have the legal capacity and authority to enter into such an agreement.

Your studies, work placement (internship) or work contract (if any) must have a minimum duration of one (1) month as per the minimun length of booking authorised.

User verification on the Internet is difficult and we do not assume any responsibility for the confirmation of any Host or Guest. Notwithstanding the above, for transparency and fraud prevention purposes, and as permitted by applicable laws, we may, but have no obligation to (i) ask Guests to provide a form of government identification or other information or undertake additional checks designed to help verify the identities or backgrounds of Guests, (ii) screen Guests against third party databases or other sources and request reports from service providers, and (iii) where we have sufficient information to identify a Guest, obtain reports from public records of criminal convictions or sex offender registrations or an equivalent version of background or registered sex offender checks in your local jurisdiction (if available).

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Terms & Conditions Part One: GUESTS

Hosting Power Ltd provides Guests with a platform to book accommodation for the entire duration of their studies, work placement (internship) or work contract (if any). Below are the specific Terms & Conditions which Guests adhere to by booking their accommodation through hostingpower.ie.

By booking accommodation through the Hosting Power Ltd Platform you are agreeing to the Terms & Conditions listed below.

By proceeding to book your accommodation in Ireland through the Hosting Power Ltd Platform, you, the Guest agree that all the information you have provided, is accurate and true and that there is no reason why you should not be placed in Host accommodation in Ireland.

Hosts rely on the accuracy of the information provided during your bookings based on the information that guests have provided when accepting a booking. Therefore, by accepting the terms and conditions you hereby certify that all of the information you have provided in this application (or any other accompanying or required documents) is correct, accurate, and complete to the best of your knowledge. Falsification, misrepresentation, or omission of relevant facts for your stay in your guest description will result in the cancellation of the booking with no refund of the service fee (for example; if you have not included that you are intending to bring a pet with you, that you are working or studying from home, or that you intend to share the room with a friend; or if you have indicated any inaccurate information such as the name of your school or company etc.).

Booking With Hosting Power Ltd

The Hosting Power Ltd website is designed to help the Guest find the most suitable accommodation for their stay according to the location of the property and needs of the Guest. Upon receipt of a booking confirmation from Hosting Power Ltd, an agreement is formed between the Guest and the Host. Hosting Power Ltd cannot guarantee to fulfil all the expectations of each individual Guest. Hosting Power Ltd guarantees that all the Hosts have been either met face to face or, if the property has not been physically visited, the host has been required to provide information and photos about their property. Whether the host has been visited or not will be clearly indicated on each listing next to "Property Status" under the section "More Information".

Hosting Power Ltd only find and list Hosts that:

- Are willing to welcome and host Guests.
- Have a clean house with a safe and comfortable atmosphere.
- Offer a bedroom based on private occupancy on par with current Irish standards.
- Have clean bathroom facilities with easy access and hot water available at all times.

Account Creation / One Account per User Policy
To ensure the integrity and fairness of our platform, we allow only one account per user. Upon submitting a booking request on Hosting Power, an account will be automatically created for the user, using the personal data provided by the guest. This personal data includes your First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth, Email Address and Phone Number. By providing this personal data, the user affirms that it is their own and correct personal data and that this is the only personal data they will use on our website. Users are responsible for ensuring that they only have one account and therefore are not permitted to make additional booking requests using different personal data (such as a different first name or a different email address) as it may result in the creation of multiple accounts and be considered a violation of our single account policy. Users who attempt to do so may have all their accounts suspended or terminated. By agreeing to these terms and conditions, users waive any right to a refund of their service fees in the event of a double booking caused by multiple accounts for the same user.

Transfer of Bookings
In order to ensure the safety and security of all our users, confirmed bookings on Hosting Power are not transferable to another person. The user who makes the booking must be the same person (or the same two people in case of 2-guest bookings) who uses the service, for the entire period of the booking. Partial transfers of the booking for a limited period of time to another person are also not allowed. Any attempt to transfer a booking to another person will result in the cancellation of the booking without refund of the service fee.

The Room

The Guest has full and private use of their room, and use of all common areas, as designated by the Host, which at the very least should include the main bathroom (if the room doesn't come with a private bathroom) and the kitchen.

Guest Room Privacy

Guest privacy is very important and the room allocated to the guest is to be considered their own private room for the entire duration of their stay.

Accordingly, the host can only access the guest's room for safety purposes, such as checking if no electrical appliances such as radiators were left on, if the window was properly closed, if the room is kept tidy etc.

Location of the Property

The location is clearly displayed in each listing, providing enough information for each guest to decide if the location of the property is suitable for them. Each listing includes the name of the district the property is located in (eg: Marino, Dublin 3) in addition to a map showing the area where the property is located via a circle with a circumference of 3km.

It is the responsibility of each guest to check that the location is suitable for their stay before making any booking request.

If a guest decides to cancel a confirmed booking due to the location not being suitable for their stay, despite this information being correctly displayed on the listing as mentioned above, the service fee will not be refunded.

Remote Location and Vehicle Needed

Some of our hosts are not living within walking distance of public transport.

For the properties located in more remote areas with no public transport available, it will be clearly indicated in the listing description, under "The Location", that guests must have their own vehicle to request the property.

It is the responsibility of each guest to check the location description of each listing to make sure it is suitable for their stay before making any booking request.

If a guest decides to cancel a confirmed booking, or if the host has to cancel a booking due to the guest not having their own means of transport, despite the fact that the location description clearly mentions that having your own vehicle is necessary in order to request the property, the service fee will not be refunded.

Remote Work or Study

Some of our hosts are happy to allow guests to work or study remotely from their property, however, this is not suitable for every host.

It is the responsibility of each guest to provide accurate information about their study or work situation and avoid any misrepresentation or omission of facts if they are planning to work or study from the host's property.

If a school or company name is indicated on the description with no further information provided by the guest, it will be assumed that the guest is working or studying full-time at the address of the company or school mentioned.

If a guest is intending to work or study from the host's property, this must be clearly indicated in their guest description.

If a guest decides to cancel a confirmed booking due to their host refusing a guest to work or study from their property, or if the host has to cancel a booking due to the guest working or studying from their property when this information was not indicated by the guest in the guest description, the service fee will not be refunded.

Use Of Household Products

All the cleaning and food products that the Guests use for their own needs (i.e.: washing powder or cooking oil) must be bought by the Guests themselves. It is not permitted for the Guest to use any products that do not belong to them.

Host's Pets

Some of the Hosts live with a pet, usually, a cat or a dog, who is considered to be a part of the family. Any listing that does have a pet is identified as such per the most up to date information received by Hosting Power. However, it is important to note that the pet information is for reference only as the pet situation might have recently changed/might change during the guest's stay, or the host might have friends occasionally visiting with their pets. It is the responsibility of the guest to clearly indicate in their self-description if they suffer from allergies to dogs or cats so the host is fully aware of it before accepting or declining their request. In the event of a guest cancelling their booking due to a pet allergy, the service fee is not refundable if this allergy was not clearly indicated on their booking request in the guest description.

Renting our rooms with a pet

Some of our hosts are happy to accept guests with pets, so any guests wishing to rent with a pet are welcome to submit their booking request on our website.

However, guests wishing to rent with their pet must clearly indicate this information in their booking request so that the host is fully aware of it before accepting the request. The detailed description of the pet must include its size, behavior, and up to date vaccination details.

As it is crucial that hosts are fully aware when guests intend to bring their pets with them before accepting the booking request, failing to indicate this information in the booking request would result in the cancellation of the confirmed booking with no refund of the service fee.

Host's Environment and Profile

Every host is unique, with a different story and background. They may or may not have children, be a single mother or father, live alone, have varying marital statuses, or be working or retired. Hosting Power Ltd Hosts offer insight into local culture and the growing diversity of Ireland. Guests are expected to respect and understand these differences. Information on our listings regarding the host's profile and environment is the most up-to-date information available to Hosting Power. However, it is important to note that the host's profile and environment information is for reference only, as their situation may have recently changed or could change during the guest's stay (such as a new person who recently moved in or a person who recently left the household). It is the responsibility of the guest to clearly indicate in their self-description if they require a specific environment due to specific needs. This ensures that the host is fully aware of the guest's needs before accepting or declining their request.

Once The Booking is Confirmed, The Guest Agrees To:

- Contact the Host within 48 hours of the receiving the booking confirmation in order to exchange details and arrange the check in.
- Check in on the day they have booked
- Inform the Host of their schedule, if it affects the Host.
- Respect the house rules as set by Hosting Power Ltd, together with any additional, reasonable, house rules that the Host may have in place regarding the bathroom, kitchen, internet, sitting room, TV and personal belongings.
- Keep your room clean and tidy at all times. The Guests are responsible for washing their personal clothes, towels, linen and for washing up their dishes after use. The cleaning rules of the common areas are to be discussed with the Host and must be shared equally by all occupants.
- Respect the laundry rules as regards to the days and times for when this service is available and number of weekly loads allowed. See the session "Use of the Laundry" below for full details.
- Not use the landline, except in the case of a emergency.
- Inform the Host in advance if they are going to be away for two or more consecutive days.
- Inform the Host of any known medical conditions, allergies, necessary medication or emergency procedures that must be followed in case of a medical crisis.
- To not consume or partake in the consumption of any illegal drugs. It is strictly forbidden to consume or use any drugs which are illegal under Irish law for the duration of your stay.
- Assume all responsibility for any house damage that you have caused.
- Behave in an appropriate manner at all times.
- Not have any visitor at the house for the duration of your stay. Having a visitor is strictly not allowed. You are not permitted to bring anyone into the house at any time during your stay.
- Not to consume any food in the Guest’s allocated bedroom. All food must be consumed in the kitchen or dining area.
- Not store or consume any alcohol on the property at any time during their stay.

Guest's Belongings

Guests are requested to be mindful of bringing a reasonable amount of belongings with them.

Guests cannot store any personal furniture or personal cooking utensils at the host's property. Please note that the room and home are already fully equipped with any furniture/utensils that might be needed.

Low Noise Policy

Hosting Power Ltd implements a low noise policy in all households. This means that Guests are expected to be mindful of not making noise from 10pm to 7am, as other people in the house might be trying to sleep.

Use of the Kitchen

Guests will have access to the kitchen as well as all the necessary utensils to prepare their own meals. Guests are expected to clean their dishes immediately after their meals and to always leave the kitchen as clean as they found it. The kitchen is subject to restricted use as it is accessible at meals time only, with sufficient time for Guests to prepare and eat their breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- The kitchen is open: From 6 am to 9 am (breakfast); from 12 noon to 2 pm (lunch) and from 5 pm to 10 pm (dinner).
- The kitchen is closed outside of those hours for guests.
- The kitchen must be used by the guest to cook and eat only, it is not permitted to study etc. in the kitchen.
- Cooking hours can also be restricted should the host or other guests need to prepare their own meals. In such cases, the host must clearly inform the guest about the exact time they can use the kitchen and allow them reasonable time to cook and eat their meals.

WiFi / Internet Access in the Property

Many properties listed on our website do have a WiFi connection available. WiFi when available is included in the rent and hosts aren't allowed to charge any extra cost to the guests for the use of the WiFi connection.

It is important to note that due to some very affordable (from €12.99 a month) and high speed unlimited Mobile Data Plans now being available in Ireland, it is getting more and more common to find properties without WiFi/internet access. These Mobile Data Plans can be subscribed to by anyone living in Ireland, even temporarily, as they can be cancelled at any time.

Any listing that does have WiFi available is identified as such per the most up to date information received by Hosting Power. However, it is important to note that the WiFi information is for reference only as the WiFi/internet access situation of the property might have recently changed/might change during the guest's stay. It is the responsibility of the guest to clearly indicate in their self-description if they do specifically require WiFi to be available in the property so the host is fully aware of it before accepting or declining their request. In the event of a guest cancelling their booking due to WiFi not being available, the service fee is not refundable if the WiFi request was not clearly indicated by the guest on their booking request in the guest description.

Use of Laundry

The Guests are responsible for washing their personal clothes, towels and linen, therefore Guests need to have access and use of laundry facilities. The Host must allow the Guest access to the washing machine up to twice (2) a week. These two washes include bed linen and towels. The Host is entitled to set up specific times and rules relating to the washing machine, as long as they permit reasonable use.

Hosts do not need to give the Guests access to the dryer but they must dedicate a space where the Guest can dry their clothes or allow them to dry their clothes in their room, if suitable. The Host must give the Guest access to a clothes horse.

Heating, Energy and Water Use
Hosts are required to maintain a sufficient temperature in the house during the coldest months of the year by heating the house in the evenings and early mornings.

Guests must be mindful of appropriate heating, energy and water savings by:
- Not requesting that their host maintain unreasonable room temperatures. As recommended by the SEAI*, the temperature in the living area should not exceed 20°C and the temperature in bedrooms should be between 15 and 18°C.
- Not requesting heating outside of the heating hours (eg: if guests choose to stay home during the day on weekdays to study or work).
- Not changing heating settings themselves; any necessary changes must be requested to be made by the hosts.
- Not installing nor using any of their own heating devices.
- Switching off all appliances when not using them and turning off all lights when leaving a room.
- Keeping shower duration to a maximum of 4 to 5 mins.

* SEAI is Ireland's national sustainable energy authority. They were founded in 2002 to address environmental challenges and help households and communities to use less energy.

Charging of Electric Bikes and Electric Scooters

The rental fee paid to your host includes the charging of common essential devices such as smartphones and laptops. However, please note that electric scooters and electric bikes are not considered essential devices and require a separate charging arrangement.

Before charging your electric scooter or electric bike, it is essential to discuss and agree upon the charging terms with your host in advance. This includes determining the applicable charges based on factors such as duration and power consumption. These charges will be in addition to the regular accommodation rental fees paid to your host.
Charging any electric scooter or electric bike without prior discussion and agreement with the host is strictly prohibited and constitutes a breach of the terms and conditions of your booking.

Visitors

Guests are strictly prohibited from bringing visitors to the property, at any time during their stay. Asking the Host to make an exception on this rule will be considered a breach of the Hosting Power Ltd Terms and Conditions.

Duration Of Stay

Hosting Power provides accommodation for Guests, who are booking accommodation for the entire duration of their stay for study, work placement (internship), or a work contract. Their studies, work placement (internship) or work contract (if any) must have a minimum duration of one (1) month as per the minimum length of booking authorised.

Guests can request to extend their stay beyond the time booked through their guest account, using the option "Extend Booking". A small admin fee of only €20 and a daily fee of €0.91 per extra day will apply to finalise the extension of stay.

It is advised that guests book for the entire duration of their stay for their studies, work placement, or work contract, as it can't be guaranteed that an extension of stay will be possible. In the event of a booking being cancelled by a guest due to the fact that the booking dates they originally selected are no longer suitable for them, or in the event of a host cancelling a booking due to the guest informing the host that the booking dates they have selected are not suitable for their needs, the service fee will not be refundable and no free rebooking can be opened for the guest.

Payment

The Guest will pay a single service fee to Hosting Power Ltd in order to secure the booking. The rent will then be paid directly to the Host on a weekly basis.

The Service Fee

The service fee is a non refundable once-off fee charged at the time the booking is confirmed. It covers all the services provided by Hosting Power Ltd, the detailed information provided about the property, the pictures provided, the establishment of clear rules protecting the guest (ie: bills included, rent which cannot be increased during the stay etc), the documents provided such as the detailed invoice which can be used as a proof of address, and the permanent assistance available to the guest regarding any questions or issues relating to the accommodation from the time of booking until the end of the Guest's stay.
The service fee is calculated according to the duration of the Guest's stay. To calculate the exact amount of the service fee, please select your arrival and departure dates, then select your room of choice and click on 'Book Now'.
For your security, we only accept debit/credit card or PayPal payments. All tax is included.

Rental Fee

The Guest will pay their rent on a weekly basis directly to the Host. The amount of the rental fee will vary by listing, according to the location of the property and the type of accommodation on offer. This price will be clearly indicated to the Guest before the booking. The payment for the first weeks stay with the Host must be paid upfront by the Guest, in cash, on the day of their arrival. Each subsequent payment will be made on a weekly basis, on the same day of the week that the Guest arrived on, to the Host, until the end of the placement. The method of payment is to be decided upon between the Host and the Guest. This payment method can be either cash or bank transfer. Should no discussion or agreement be had between the Host and the Guest regarding payment method, the default payment method will be cash payments.

Deposit

The Guest must pay the Host a deposit equal to the value of 2 weeks rent. The deposit must be collected on the day of the Guest's arrival by the Host, and the Host is fully responsible for collecting it.

The deposit must be refunded directly to the Guest by the Host on the day of the Guest's departure.

Hosts may only retain the deposit under the following circumstances:

1) If the guest does not return the room clean and as found at the time of arrival.
2) If the guest has caused any damage to the property.
3) If the guest has repeatedly or significantly breached the terms and conditions of the
booking.
4) If the guest decides to leave earlier than the duration booked, except in cases where
the guest's departure is triggered by the fact the host repeatedly or significantly breached
the terms and conditions of the booking.

In The Event Of A Guest Cancelling Their Booking Request (before it is confirmed by the host).

- The Guest can decide to cancel their booking request before the booking is confirmed by the Host with no charge being deducted from their bank or Paypal account.

- To cancel a booking request before it is confirmed by the Host, the guest must log in to their guest's account using the login details sent with each booking request confirmation email; and click the cancel button provided on each application.

- Once the booking is confirmed by the Host, it is still possible to cancel a booking but the service fee won't be refunded (see below) .

In The Event Of A Guest Cancelling Their Confirmed Booking (before the check-in).

- If a Guest decides to cancel their confirmed booking, they must send an email to info@hostingpower.ie from the email that was used to make the booking.

The email must read;

‘I confirm that I would like to cancel my booking ref ‘Room Reference’, from ‘arrival date’ to ‘departure date.’

- If the Guest cancels their confirmed booking before their check-in date no rent will be due to the Host.

- The service fee paid by the guest is not refundable.

In The Event Of A Guest Leaving Before The End Of Their Booking:

If a Guest decides to leave before the end of the period booked, they are required to inform their Host as soon as they know of their early departure. Please also note that in this situation the deposit will be partially or fully retained by the host as rent loss compensation.

a) If the Guest leaves earlier, the last weekly payment is not refundable and won't be prorated.

b) If the Guest leaves earlier, the Host can retain the deposit due to the Guest leaving earlier than the duration booked.

c) The service fee paid by the Guest is not refundable.

Amendment To Our Terms and Conditions Due To Covid-19 / Coronavirus

- Due to the exceptional situation with Covid-19/Coronavirus, Guests who need to cancel their confirmed booking due to travel restrictions, closure of universities or companies in relation to Covid-19 can avail of a Free Booking (no service fee charged) to use within the next 2 years (24 months) following their booking cancellation.

- Guests will be able to rebook the same room, or any other room on our website for the same duration of time of their original booking, at no extra cost (no service fee charged).

- No rent will be due to your host if the Guest cancels their booking before their check-in date.

- To avail of the Free Booking, the Guest is required to send an email to info@hostingpower.ie with an document proving that they need to cancel their booking due to travel restrictions, closure of universities or companies in relation to Covid-19

- To process the cancellation, the Guest must send an email to info@hostingpower.ie from the email that was used to make the booking.

The email must read;

‘I confirm that I would like to cancel my booking ref ‘Room Reference’, from ‘arrival date’ to ‘departure date.’

- The service fee paid by the Guest is not refundable.

In The Event Of A Guest Not Satisfied With Their Accommodation (at the check-in time).

The satisfaction of our Guests greatly matters to us, please read the information below in the unlikely event of a significant issue with your accommodation, so that we can help you best.

- If the Guest is not satisfied with their accommodation after they check-in due to any significant issue; they must inform Hosting Power within 24 hours after the check-in date by sending an email to info@hostingpower.ie from the email address used to make the booking and explain the situation in detail.

- Hosting Power will then take immediate and appropriate action to try to solve the Guest's issues; including contacting the Host on behalf of the Guest. If it is proven that the Host has failed to comply with the terms and conditions or can't fix the issue reported by the Guest within a reasonable timeframe, the Guest will be able to book another room on our website at no extra cost (no additional service fee charged).

- If it is proven there was no fault from the host or if the guest has broken the terms and conditions, Hosting Power will inform the Guest via email within one working day, when possible.

In The Event Of A Guest Having An Issue With Their Accommodation (during their stay).

Hosting Power remains available to help Guests during the entire duration of their booked stay.

- If the Guest is encountering any issues with their accommodation, they must inform Hosting Power by sending an email to info@hostingpower.ie within 7 days of the issue arising from the email address used for their booking and explain the situation in detail.

- Hosting Power will then take immediate and appropriate action to try to solve the Guest's issues; including contacting the host on behalf of the Guest. If it is proven that the Host has failed to comply with the terms and conditions or can't fix the issue reported by the Guest within a reasonable timeframe, the Guest will be able to book another room on our website at no extra cost (no additional service fee charged).

- If it is proven there was no fault from the host or if the Guest has broken the terms and conditions, Hosting Power will inform the Guest via email within one working day, when possible.

Legal Notice On The Cancellation Policy

Article 16 of Directive 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 states Exceptions from the right of withdrawal as follows:

“Member States shall not provide for the right of withdrawal set out in Articles 9 to 15 in respect of distance and off-premises Contracts as regards the following:

a) Service Agreements after the service has been fully performed if the performance has begun with the consumer’s prior express consent, and with the acknowledgement that he/she will lose their right of withdrawal once the Contract has been fully performed by the trader.”

Hosting Power services are considered fully performed and rendered when the Host has accepted the Booking Request of the Guest; and the Guest has received the Booking Confirmation sent by Hosting Power by email which includes the Contact Details of the Host.

Accordingly, the Guest understands, accepts and acknowledges that once the services have been fully rendered (as described above) by Hosting Power, he/she will have lost their right of withdrawal.

In The Event Of A Host Cancelling the Booking.

- In the event of a cancellation by the Host, the Guest is entitled to a free booking at another Hosting Power Ltd property, unless the cancellation by the Host is triggered by the Guest not respecting the terms and conditions (see paragraph below).

In The Event Of A Guest Not Respecting The Terms And Conditions:

- If the Host can show that the Guest is not adhering to the terms and conditions, is engaging in illegal activities, is rude and/or impolite, then the Host can terminate the hosting before the end of the duration booked without giving any notice. The Guest is expected to respect the terms and conditions from the time of booking, this includes any breach of the terms and conditions by way of correspondence with the Host before check in or a 'no show' by the Guest. Under such circumstances Hosting Power Ltd will not place the Guest in another Hosting Power home nor will the service fee be refunded to the Guest.

- If a Guest makes a request to the Host for something which clearly goes against the terms and conditions, this constitutes a breach in the agreement by the Guest (e.g: if, after a booking has been confirmed, the Guest contacts the Host to request that the Host make an exception to permit them to have visitors or stay overnight with them at the Host's home).

Exclusion of Responsibility

The Guest understands and accepts that Hosting Power Ltd must rely on the information provided by the Host and that most of the information may be difficult to verify. Hosting Power Ltd will never place a Guest at a property if it is known that any information may lead to suspicious or illegal behaviour from the host, but it must be understood that the behaviour of the Host cannot be guaranteed.

The Guest accepts full responsibility and risk for any injury or damage caused during the Guest's placement. The Guest releases and forever discharges Hosting Power Ltd, its respective owners, agents and employees, from all actions, causes of actions, suits, claims, or demands whatsoever, that may arise from the Guest's participation in the placement.

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Terms & Conditions Part 2: HOST

Hosting Power Ltd agrees to provide Guests to the Host and the Host agrees to accept Guests under the following terms and conditions:

Performance

The Host confirms and guarantees that all the information presented in the Host’s application is true and complete, and are happy and prepared to welcome a Guest into their home. The Host confirms and guarantees that all the points contained in the above have been fully read, understood and accepted. By agreeing to become a Host on the Hosting Power Platform, you, the Host agree that all the information you have provided, is accurate and true and that there is no reason that you would not make a suitable Host to Guests.

Placement

Hosting Power Ltd does not charge the Host for the services it provides to the Host. Hosting Power Ltd always strives to provide as many Guests as the Host is willing to accept, but cannot guarantee that all the expectations of the Host will be fulfilled and cannot give any guarantee of Guest placement.

Conditions of Hosting

The Host is expected to fully agree to:

- Provide the Guest with full and private use of his/her room, and access to all shared rooms, as designated by the Host, which at the very least should include the main bathroom (if the room doesn't come with a private bathroom) and the kitchen (please see section "Use of The Kitchen" for more information).
- Contact the Guest by email or telephone to introduce themselves, to arrange details of the check in and provide directions to the accommodation if necessary, within 48 hours after the agreed placement with Hosting Power Ltd.
- Provide a clean, friendly and secure environment for the Guest. It's important to make the Guest feels at home and welcome.
- Respect the Guest's cultural background(s) and to be sensitive to their particular needs.
- Provide the Guest with a furnished bedroom and a private or shared bathroom. The room must be equipped with closet space, lighting and a set of bed linen. The bed must be a standard bed or a convertible bed with a comfortable mattress (air mattress or overused mattress etc. are not accepted).
- Provide access to the washing machine for the guest to do 2 loads a week. Please see the section "Use Of Laundry" below for full details.
- Provide the same room to the Guest that was indicated to Hosting Power Ltd. The Host is required to notify Hosting Power Ltd of any other room being used in its place or any major changes/renovations to the room listed.
- Give the Guest their own house key from the day of their arrival and to inform them of any existing alarm codes
- Ensure that throughout the Guest’s stay, a responsible person is available and able to perform all of the requirements in this document if the Host is away from home during the Guest's stay.
- In the event of illness or injury of the Guest, the Host is required to call a doctor or emergency services if necessary and to secure any medical treatment needed.
- Keep confidential any and all sensitive information about the Guest, and, if deemed prudent, to share this information only with Hosting Power Ltd
- Have valid home liability insurance
- To discuss the house rules set by Hosting Power Ltd and any additional, reasonable rules, specific to the individual listing, including: use of the common areas, television, telephone, outdoor smoking areas and how the guests should maintain his/her room, if applicable.
- General chores. The Host may request that the Guest participate in the cleaning of the common areas of the house provided that these chores are fairly divided between all the occupants living in the house. Under no circumstances are Guests to be solely responsible for the cleaning of the common areas.
- The Guest is not permitted to use the landline, unless there is an emergency that requires them to do so.

House Rules

The Host will be provided with ‘House Rules’ by Hosting Power Ltd which have been designed to help the Host and Guest cohabit more harmoniously. The Host is entitled to apply more specific house rules in addition to those provided by Hosting Power, once they are reasonable.

Guest's Belongings

Guests are requested to be mindful of bringing a reasonable amount of belongings with them.

Please note that as all Guests are over 18 years old, a curfew is not to be imposed on them.

Low Noise Policy

As part of the house rules, there is a low noise policy which hosts and guests must adhere to. This means that Guests and hosts are expected to be mindful of not making noise from 10pm to 7am.

Use of the Kitchen

Guests will have access to the kitchen as well as all the necessary utensils to prepare their own meals. Guests are expected to clean their dishes immediately after their meals and to always leave the kitchen as clean as they found it. The kitchen is subject to restricted use as it is accessible at meals time only, with sufficient time for guests to prepare and eat their breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- The kitchen is open: From 6 am to 9 am (breakfast); from 12 noon to 2 pm (lunch) and from 5 pm to 10 pm (dinner).
- The kitchen is closed outside of those hours for guests.
- The kitchen must be used by the guest to cook and eat only, it is not permitted to study etc. in the kitchen.
- Cooking hours can also be restricted should the host or other guests need to prepare their own meals. In such cases, the host must clearly inform the guest about the exact time they can use the kitchen and allow them reasonable time to cook and eat their meals.

Use of Laundry

Hosts are required to maintain a sufficient temperature in the house during the coldest months of the year by heating the house in the evenings and early mornings.

Guests must be mindful of appropriate heating, energy and water savings by:
- Not requesting that their host maintain unreasonable room temperatures. As recommended by the SEAI*, the temperature in the living area should not exceed 20°C and the temperature in bedrooms should be between 15 and 18°C.
- Not requesting heating outside of the heating hours (eg: if guests choose to stay home during the day on weekdays to study or work).
- Not changing heating settings themselves; any necessary changes must be requested to be made by the hosts.
- Not installing nor using any of their own heating devices.
- Switching off all appliances when not using them and turning off all lights when leaving a room.
- Keeping shower duration to a maximum of 4 to 5 mins.

* SEAI is Ireland's national sustainable energy authority. They were founded in 2002 to address environmental challenges and help households and communities to use less energy.

Visitors

Guests are strictly prohibited from bringing visitors to the property, at any time during their stay. Furthermore, asking a Host to make an exception on this rule will be considered a breach of the Hosting Power Ltd Terms and Conditions.

Guest Room Privacy

Guest privacy is very important and the room allocated to the guest is to be considered their own private room for the entire duration of their stay.

Rental Payment

Each Host will receive rental payment made by the Guest on a weekly basis.
-The payment for the first week’s stay with the Host will be paid upfront, on the day of arrival, in cash.
- Each rental payment will be made on the same day of the week that the Guest arrived, and so on until the end of the placement.
- The Host is not authorised to charge any additional fees to the Guests, all bills, WiFi when available and use of the waschine machine are accounted for in the agreed rent figure.
- The rent can't be increased during the guest's stay.
- Neither Guest nor Host may lend or borrow money from each other.

Deposit

The deposit must be refunded directly to the Guest by the Host on the day of the Guests departure.

Hosts may only retain the deposit under the following circumstances:

- If personal circumstances arise that require the Host to terminate the placement before the end of the agreed placement period, the Host must provide the Guest and Hosting Power Ltd with a 14 day notice of the termination when possible.

- If the Guest is not adhering to the terms and conditions, is engaging in illegal activities, or is rude and/or impolite, then the Host can terminate the hosting at anytime without giving any notice.

In The Event Of A Host Not Respecting The Terms And Conditions:

If the Host doesn't respect the terms and conditions as set up in this document or doesn't respect the standards of conduct, the Guest may terminate the placement without advance notice and without any extra cost to the Guest. The Host will refund the Guest prorated amounts paid together with the deposit and with no deductions taken before the termination date.
Hosting Power Ltd reserves the right to remove any Host listings upon failure to adhere to the above terms and conditions.

Photos Provided By The User

Hosts are responsible for providing accurate and representative photos of their room and property for advertising purposes. It is important that these photos are up to date and of good quality, meeting the standards of an average camera or smartphone. The photos should accurately represent the room and property, showcasing them in their true colors without the use of filters, alterations, or black and white effects that may misrepresent their appearance. Hosts are encouraged to showcase their space in the best possible light while ensuring transparency and fairness to potential guests. By providing good quality, accurate representation photos, hosts can enhance the trust and credibility of their listings, leading to a more positive booking experience for both hosts and guests.

Photo Release

The Host agrees to the use of photographs taken by Hosting Power or sent by the host, of their property. These photos will be used to create the Hosts online profile and may be used in promotion of the service in social media, advertising and other third party forums.

Verified Address Information

Hosts have the option to confirm their address and/or identity by providing a proof of address or a copy of ID. When hosts provide one of these documents, their listings will be marked as "Address Verified."

To verify their address or identity, hosts can submit any utility bill, such as electricity, phone, or gas bill, that has been issued within the past 12 months. Alternatively, a valid copy of an ID or passport can be submitted as proof, regardless of whether the address on the ID has changed.

Please rest assured that the provided documents will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and will only be used for verification purposes. This verification process helps in creating a safe and trustworthy environment for both hosts and guests. Obtaining the 'Address Verified' status is highly recommended as it can enhance the hosts' profiles and attract more booking requests for their rooms.

Definition of Rentals

Hosts can use the Hosting Power Platform/Website for their accommodation rentals which can be defined as a room with shared bathroom (1); a room with private bathroom (2); or self contained unit (3). Hosts are requested to familiarize themselves with the characteristics of each type of rental they wish to offer and can refer to the definitions provided below to ensure that their rental meets all the necessary requirements.

- Room with Shared Bathroom (1)
A room with a shared bathroom is defined as a private furnished room which consists of, at least, one closet space (wardrobe, drawers or shelves etc), a bed, lighting, a heating unit, and 2 sets of bed linen. The room will be for the sole and private use of the guest(s) booking the room. The bed must be a standard bed or a convertible bed with a comfortable mattress (air mattress or overused mattress etc. are not accepted). The guest should also have access to a shared bathroom, a shared kitchen and a washing machine with designated space to dry their clothes in addition to the rental of the room.

- Room with Private Bathroom (2)
A room with a private bathroom is defined as a private furnished room which consists of, at least, one closet space (wardrobe, drawers or shelves etc), a bed, lighting, a heating unit, 2 sets of bed linen, and comes with a private bathroom. The private bathroom can be ensuite or non-ensuite, it must be fully private for the guest and can be used by someone else only very occasionally (ie: when the host has a visitor). The room will be for the sole and private use of the guest(s) booking the room. The bed must be a standard bed or a convertible bed with a comfortable mattress (air mattress or overused mattress etc are not accepted). The guest should also have access to a shared kitchen and a washing machine with designated space to dry their clothes in addition to the rental of the room.

- Studio / Self Contained Unit (3)
A Studio or Self Contained Unit is defined as a private furnished studio which consists of, at minimum, a bed, a private bathroom and a private kitchen or kitchenette, and a heating system within the same private unit. The kitchen/kitchenette must be equipped with a kitchen sink, a fridge, and at least one cooking appliance which can be a hotplate and/or an oven and/or a rice cooker and/or an air fryer. The bed must be a standard bed or a convertible bed with a comfortable mattress (air mattress or overused mattress etc are not accepted) and 2 sets of bed linen must be provided. The washing machine can be located either inside the studio or in the main home of the host. The studio booked is for the sole and private use of the guest(s) booking the room.

Exclusion of Responsibility

The Host understands and accepts that Hosting Power Ltd must rely on the information provided by the Guest and that most of the information and some documents may be difficult to verify. Hosting Power Ltd will never place a Guest if it is known that any information may lead to suspicious or illegal behaviour, but it must be understood that the behaviour of the Guest cannot be guaranteed.

The Host accepts full responsibility and risk for any injury or damage to the Host's property caused during the Host's participation in the Guest's placement. The Host releases and forever discharges Hosting Power Ltd, its respective owners, agents and employees, from all actions, causes of actions, suits, claims, or demands whatsoever, that may arise from the Host's participation in the placement program.

The Host is required to check with their home insurance policy to ensure that they are covered in having an additional resident.