Effective Date: October 25, 2025

Welcome to hohstays.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our platform for browsing, booking, and managing homestay accommodations. By using our website or services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our platform.

1. About the Platform

hohstays.com is an online platform that allows users to:

• Discover and book homestays, vacation rentals, and short-term accommodations.
• Connect with property owners/hosts for reservations.

We act as an intermediary between travelers (guests) and homestay owners (hosts) and do not own, manage, or operate the listed properties.

2. Account Registration

To make a booking, you may need to create an account:

• Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information.
• Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials.
• Notify us immediately if your account is compromised.

You are responsible for all activity under your account.

3. Booking and Payments

• All bookings are subject to availability and confirmation by the host.
• Payment for bookings is processed through secure payment gateways on our platform.
• Prices may include applicable taxes and fees as displayed at checkout.
• Once a booking is confirmed, it is binding. Any refunds or cancellations are subject to the host’s cancellation policy.

4. Cancellation and Refunds

• Cancellation policies vary per property and are determined by the host.
• Refund eligibility depends on the host’s policy and the timing of the cancellation.
• hohstays.com may facilitate refunds but is not responsible for cancellations or disputes between guests and hosts.

5. User Responsibilities

As a guest or host, you agree to:

• Provide truthful and accurate information.
• Respect other users, properties, and platform rules.
• Comply with all local laws, regulations, and property rules.
• Not engage in fraudulent, abusive, or harmful activities.

6. Platform Responsibilities

• We strive to provide accurate listings, availability, and property details.
• We do not guarantee the quality, safety, or legality of any property.
• Any disputes between guests and hosts must be resolved directly, though we may assist in mediation.

7. Intellectual Property

• All content on hohstays.com, including text, graphics, and logos, is owned by us or licensed to us.
• Users may not copy, reproduce, or distribute platform content without permission.
• Hosts retain ownership of their property images and descriptions but grant us a license to display them on the platform.

8. Limitation of Liability

• hohstays.com is not liable for property damages, personal injuries, or losses incurred during a stay.
• We are not responsible for disputes between guests and hosts.
• The platform is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless hohstays.com, its affiliates, and employees from claims, damages, or expenses arising from your misuse of the platform, violations of these Terms, or interactions with hosts or guests.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or harmful activity
• Any illegal behavior

Termination does not relieve users from pending obligations or payments.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of India.
All disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in [Your City/State, India].

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Contact Us

Home of Homestays (hohstays.com)
📍 Website: https://hohstays.com
📧 Email: support@hohstays.com