Bubbl Platform Terms of Service
Please read these Terms carefully before using these websites. This Agreement requires the use of arbitration on an individual basis to resolve disputes, rather than jury trials or class actions, and also limits the remedies available to you in the event of a dispute.
Terms of Service for Non-European Users
Section 12 of these Terms contains an arbitration agreement and class action waiver that apply to all claims brought against Bubbl in the United States. Please read them carefully. Thank you for using Bubbl! These Terms of Service (“Terms”) are a binding legal agreement between you and Bubbl that govern your right to use the websites, applications, and other offerings from Bubbl (collectively, the “Bubbl Platform”). When used in these Terms, “Bubbl,” “the Company”, “we,” “us,” or “our” refers to the Bubbl entity with whom you are contracting. The Bubbl Platform offers an online venue that enables users (“Members”) to publish, offer, search for, and book services. Members who publish and offer services are “Leaders'' and Members who search for, book, or use services are “Members” or “Bubblr’s.” Leaders offer places in shared accommodations (“Accommodations''), activities, excursions, and events (''Experiences”), and a variety of travel and other services (collectively, “Leader Services,” and each Leader Service offering via a “Listing”or “Bubbl Listing”). Bubbl Members make “Reservations” when they want to secure a place in the shared accommodation. You must register an account to access and use many features of the Bubbl Platform, and must keep your account information accurate. As the provider of the Bubbl Platform, Bubbl does not own, control, offer or manage any Listings or Leader Services. Bubbl is not a party to the contracts entered into directly between Leaders and Members, nor is Bubbl a real estate broker, travel agency, or insurer. Bubbl is not acting as an agent in any capacity for any Member, except as specified in the Payments Terms of Service (“Payment Terms''). To learn more about Bubbl’s role see Section 1. We maintain other terms and policies that supplement these Terms like our Privacy Policy, which describes our collection and use of personal data. If you are a Leader, you are responsible for understanding and complying with all laws, rules, regulations and contracts with third parties that apply to your Leader Services. 1.0 Acceptance of this Agreement.
1.1 Acceptance Through Using or Accessing the Services. By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement on behalf of yourself or the entity or organization that you represent. If you do not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, you may not use or access the Services and must exit the Website immediately. 1.1.1 Bubbl Terms of Service Prevail.In the event of any discrepancy, inconsistency, or conflict between the provisions of these Terms of Service and any Leader agreements, rules, or other terms, the provisions of these Terms of Service shall prevail. Leaders and Bubbl Members are required to comply with these overriding terms, which serve as the final authority on all matters pertaining to the use of our platform and services.1.2. Bubbl’s Role. We offer you the right to use a platform that enables Bubbl Leaders to publish and offer shared accommodation and experiences, and for Bubbl Travelers (Members) to search for, match, and book shared accommodation and other experiences. While we work hard to ensure our Members have great experiences using Bubbl, we do not and cannot control the conduct of Leader or Members, (or their guests or pets). You acknowledge that Bubbl has the right, but does not have any obligation, to monitor the use of the Bubbl Platform and verify information provided by our Members. For example, we may review, disable access to, remove, or edit Content to: (i) operate, secure and improve the Bubbl Platform (including for fraud prevention, risk assessment, investigation and customer support purposes); (ii) ensure Members’ compliance with these Terms; (iii) comply with applicable law or the order or requirement of a court, law enforcement or other administrative agency or governmental body; (iv) address Content that we determine is harmful or objectionable; (v) take actions set out in these Terms; and (vi) maintain and enforce any quality or eligibility criteria, including by removing Listings that don’t meet quality and eligibility criteria. Members acknowledge and agree that Bubbl administers its Terms of Service including decisions about whether and how to apply them to a particular situation, at its sole discretion. Members agree to cooperate with and assist Bubbl in good faith, and to provide Bubbl with such information and take such actions as may be reasonably requested by Bubbl with respect to any investigation undertaken by Bubbl regarding the use or abuse of the Bubbl Platform. Bubbl is not acting as an agent for any Member or Leader except for where Bubbl Payments acts as a collection agent as provided in the Payments Terms. 1.3 Eligibility Requirements to Use or Access the Services. To use the Website or any other Services, you must be: (i) at least 18 years old; (ii) a resident of the United States; and (iii) not a competitor of or using the Services for purposes that are competitive with Bubbl. By accessing or using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet all the foregoing eligibility requirements. You also represent and warrant that you have the right, authority, and capacity to enter into this Agreement on your behalf and on behalf of the entity or organization that you represent. If you do not meet all these requirements, you may not use or access the Services.1.4 Changes to this Agreement. Bubbl reserves the right to change this Agreement from time to time in its sole discretion. Except for changes made for legal or administrative purposes, Bubbl will provide reasonable advance notice before the changes become effective. All changes will apply to your use of and access to the Services from the date the changes become effective and onwards. For new users, the changes will be effective immediately. Your continued use of or access to the Services following any changes to this Agreement shall constitute your acknowledgment of such changes and agreement to be bound by the terms and conditions of such changes. You should check this page frequently so that you are aware of any changes since they are binding on you.2. Access to the Services.
2.1 Changes to Your Access and the Services. The Services may change from time to time as Bubbl evolves, refines, or adds more features to the Services. Bubbl reserves the right to modify, withdraw, or discontinue the Services, in whole or in part, at any time without notice to you. You agree that Bubbl shall have no liability to you or any third party for any losses or damages caused by the Services not being available, in whole or in part, at any time or for any period.When we make material changes to these Terms, we will post the revised Bubbl Terms of Service and update the “Last Updated” date at the top of these Terms. If you disagree with the revised Terms, you may terminate this agreement immediately as provided in these Terms. If you do not terminate your agreement before the date the revised Terms become effective, your continued access to or use of the Bubbl Platform will constitute acceptance of the revised Terms. 2.2 Creating and Updating Your Account. You must register an account to access and use many features of the Bubbl Platform. Registration is only permitted for legal entities, partnerships and natural persons who are 18 years or older. You represent and warrant that you are not a person or entity barred from using the Bubbl Platform under the laws of the United States, your place of residence, or any other applicable jurisdiction.You promise to provide us with accurate, complete, and updated information about yourself. Bubbl may have different types of accounts for different users. If you connect to any Services with a third-party service, you grant us permission to access and use your information from such service as permitted by that service to store your login credentials for that service. All information that you provide will be governed by the Privacy Policy on our website. You consent to all actions that we may take with respect to your information consistent with our Privacy Policy.You may not register more than one account or transfer your account to someone else. If and as permitted by applicable law, we may, but have no obligation to (i) ask you to provide identification or other information, (ii) undertake checks designed to help verify your identity or background, (iii) screen you against third party databases or other sources and request reports from service providers, and (iv) obtain reports from public records of criminal convictions or sex offender registrations or their local equivalents. 2.3 Account Responsibilities. You are entirely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account. You are also entirely responsible for any and all activities associated with your account. Your account is personal to you and you agree not to provide any other person with access to the Services or any portions of it using your username, password, or other security information. You should ensure that you exit from your account at the end of each session. You should use extra caution when accessing your account from a public or shared computer so that others are not able to view or record your password or other personal information. You may not transfer your account to anyone else without our prior written permission. You agree to notify Bubbl immediately of any actual or suspected unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. Bubbl will not be liable for any losses or damages arising from your failure to comply with the above requirements. You will be held liable for losses or damages incurred by Bubbl or any third party due to someone else using your account or password. 2.4. Geographic Restrictions.Bubbl is based in the United States. The Services are designed for use by persons located in the United States only. By choosing to access the Services from any location other than the United States, you accept full responsibility for compliance with all local laws. Bubbl makes no representations that the Services or any of its content are accessible or appropriate outside of the United States. 3. Rules and Policy for Using the Services.You must follow these rules and policies and must not help or induce others to break or circumvent these rules and policies.
- Act with integrity, be polite, and treat others with respect when communicating whether that be online or in person during your Bubbl experiences..
- You may only use another Member’s personal information as necessary to facilitate a transaction using the Bubbl Platform as authorized by these Terms.
- You may use the Services for lawful purposes only and in accordance with this Agreement.
- You may use Content made available through the Bubbl Platform solely as necessary to enable your use of the Bubbl Platform as a Bubbl Member or Leader.
- Honor your legal obligations
- Understand and follow the laws that apply to you, including privacy, data protection, and export laws. If you provide us with someone else’s personal information, you: (i) must do so in compliance with applicable law, (ii) must be authorized to do so, and (iii) authorize us to process that information under our Privacy Policy.
- Our platform is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment free from discrimination. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. This policy applies to all users of the platform, including but not limited to Leaders, Members, Guests, and third parties. Any violation of this policy may result in suspension or termination of the user account and access to our services.
3.1 Prohibited Uses.
- Do not lie, misrepresent something or someone, or pretend to be someone else.
- Do not attempt to evade enforcement of these Terms, our Additional Legal Terms, Policies, or our Standards, such as by creating a duplicate account
- Do not discriminate against or harass others.
- Do not scrape, hack, reverse engineer, compromise or impair the Bubbl Platform
- Do not use bots, crawlers, scrapers, or other automated means to access or collect data or other content from or otherwise interact with the Bubbl Platform.
- Do not hack, avoid, remove, impair, or otherwise attempt to circumvent any security or technological measure used to protect the Bubbl Platform or Content.
- Do not decipher, decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer any of the software or hardware used to provide the Bubbl Platform.
- Do not take any action that could damage or adversely affect the performance or proper functioning of the Bubbl Platform or general business of Bubbl.
- Do not use the Bubbl Platform, our messaging tools, or Members’ personal information to send commercial messages, unless related to the Bubbl experience you are providing without the recipient’s express consent.
- Do not use Content unless you have permission from the Content owner or the use is authorized by us in these Terms or another agreement you have with us.
- Do not request, make, or accept a reservation or any payment outside of the Bubbl Platform to avoid paying fees, taxes or for any other reason. See our Offline Fee Policy for exceptions.
- Do not require or encourage Bubbl Members to open an account, leave a review, complete a survey, or otherwise interact with a third party website, application or service before, during or after a Reservation, unless authorized by Bubbl.
- Do not engage in any practices that are intended to manipulate our search algorithm.
- Do not use, copy, display, mirror or frame the Bubbl Platform, any Content, any Bubbl branding, or any page layout or design without our consent.
- Do not organize or facilitate unauthorized parties or events. You are responsible and liable for any party or event during your Reservation that violates our rules for parties and events, as incorporated by reference herein.
- Do not use the name, logo, branding, or trademarks of Bubbl or others without permission.
- Do not use or register any domain name, social media handle, trade name, trademark, branding, logo, or other source identifier that may be confused with Bubbl branding.
- Do not offer Leader Services that violate the laws or agreements that apply to you.
- Do not offer or solicit prostitution or participate in or facilitate human trafficking.
- No Impersonation. Impersonate others or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity in an attempt to mislead, confuse, or deceive others.
- No Harming of Minors. Exploit or harm minors in any way, including exposing inappropriate content or obtaining personally identifiable information.
- No Interference with Others’ Enjoyment. Harass or interfere with anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Services, or expose Bubbl or other users to liability or other harm.
- No Interference or Disabling of the Services. Use any device, software, or routine that interferes with the proper working of the Services, or take any action that may interfere with, disrupt, disable, impair, or create an undue burden on the infrastructure of the Services, including servers or networks connected to the Website.
- No Monitoring or Copying Material. Copy, monitor, distribute, or disclose any part of the Services by automated or manual processes, devices or means. This includes, without limitation, using automatic devices such as robots, spiders, offline readers, crawlers, or scrapers to strip, scrape, or mine data from the Website; provided, however, that Bubbl conditionally grants to the operators of public search engines revocable permission to use spiders to copy materials from the Website for the sole purpose of and solely to the extent necessary for creating publicly available searchable indices of the materials, but not caches or archives of such materials. No web scraping activities may take place on this Website and except as expressly permitted in the preceding sentence, you may not scrape information or code from this Website.
- No Viruses, Worms, or Other Damaging Software. Upload, transmit, or distribute to or through the Services any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other materials intended to damage or alter the property of others, including attacking the Services via a denial-of-service or distributed denial-of-service attack.
- No Unauthorized Access or Violation of Security. Violate the security of the Services through: (i) any attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Services or to other systems or networks connected to the Services; (ii) the breach or circumvention of encryption or other security codes or tools; or (iii) data mining or interference to any server, computer, database, Leader, user, or network connected to the Services.
- No Reverse Engineering. Reverse engineer, decompile, or otherwise attempt to obtain the source code or underlying information of or relating to the Services.
- No Third Party Disclosures. You may not post sensitive personal information, including personally identifying data, address information, medical records, images or likenesses, financial data or other confidential information about any person other than yourself (collectively, “3rd Party CI”) unless, and solely to the extent, that such 3rd Party CI is in the public domain.
3.2 Member Violations.If (i) you breach our Terms, (ii) you violate applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights, or (iii) Bubbl believes it is reasonably necessary to protect Bubbl, its Members, or third parties; Bubbl may, with or without prior notice: suspend or limit your access to or use of the Bubbl Platform and/or your account; suspend or remove Listings, Reviews, or other Content; cancel pending or confirmed reservations; or suspend or revoke any special status associated with your account.For minor violations or where otherwise appropriate as Bubbl determines in its sole discretion, you will be given notice of any intended measure by Bubbl and an opportunity to resolve the issue. You may appeal actions taken by us under this Section by contacting customer service. If a Reservation is canceled under this Section, the amount paid to the Leader will be reduced by the amount we refund or otherwise provide to the Bubbl Member, and by any other costs we incur as a result of the cancellation. 3.3 Termination from a BubblYou may be terminated from a Bubbl at the Bubbl Leader’s discretion (1) for a serious violation of the Bubbl terms (including the governing law), or the house rules and procedures, or (2) for multiple less serious violations where warnings are not adhered to or (3) statutory guidelines. If you are terminated, you will not be able to transfer your Bubbl Participation to anyone else, nor be entitled to any refund whatsoever (with the exception of your net share of utilities and Bubbl operating expenses for the Bubbl, if they apply), nor will you be able to stay in the accommodation for the rest of the Bubbl even as a guest of another Bubbl Member.3.4 Fair Use PolicyEspecially in the cases of longer term Bubbls, where multiple stays using a calendar (or similar) reservation system are used, your participation may be subject to a fair use policy. Except with the express written permission from the Bubbl Leader, you agree that you will use the Bubbl as a second home or vacation stay, and will not use the Bubbl accommodation as your primary residence. This means that you are welcome to come to the accommodation per the fair use policy outlined by the Leader, but you are not welcome to come all the time. Some of the Bubbl accommodations may have more Bubbl Members than beds since they are designed for partial use. A fair use policy might include a limit of nights per month (pro-rata), a limit of peak nights (e.g. weekend nights) per month, a seasonality limit of a certain number of nights in any specific month. Members who violate this policy may have Bubbl rights suspended, or may be subject to an additional contribution towards the accommodation to cover the extra usage and utility charges at the discretion of the Bubbl Leader. In order to comply with this policy, you are expected to book your fair share of room and bed types in the reservation calendar to enable everyone to have the opportunity to benefit from all rooms and bed types. 3.4 Reporting Violations. If you believe that a Member, Listing or Content poses an imminent risk of harm to a person or property, you should immediately contact local authorities before contacting Bubbl. In addition, if you believe that a Member, Listing or Content has violated our Terms of Service, you should report your concerns to Bubbl. If you reported an issue to local authorities, Bubbl may request a copy of that report. Except as required by law, you agree that we are not obligated to take action in response to any report. 3.5 Copyright Notifications. If you believe that Content on the Bubbl Platform infringes copyrights, please notify us at support@bubbl.co .
4. Payment PoliciesYour Bubbl participation may require you to pay a refundable, or non-refundable security and/or utilities deposit per the Bubbl listing within a reasonable time period (such as 48 hours) of accepting the invite from your Leader. If you do not pay your deposit in time, your place may be offered to another Bubbl Member. At the completion of the Bubbl, this amount could be reduced by an amount to account for your proportionate share of the shared accommodation expenses, such as utilities or cleaning or damages. The revised amount is called your net deposit. This amount will be refunded at the end of the Bubbl within 14 days after the Bubbl Leader receives the security deposit return from the owner and notifies Bubbl to send the payments. 4.1 Bubbl Member Payment TermsNote that if the country in which your Bubbl Payments contracting entity is located is different than the country of your Payment Method provider, or your selected currency is different than your Payment Method's billing currency, your payment may be processed outside of your country of residence. As a result, your Payment Method provider may impose certain fees and the amount listed on your Payment Method statement may be different from the amount shown at checkout. For example, if you make a reservation using a U.S. issued card, but select Euro as your currency, your payment may be processed outside the U.S., and banks and credit card companies may impose international transaction fees and foreign exchange fees. In addition, if you select to pay with a currency that is different from your Payment Method's billing currency, your bank or credit card company may convert the payment amount to your billing currency associated with your Payment Method, based on an exchange rate and fee amount determined solely by your bank. Bubbl Payments is not responsible for any such fees and disclaims all liability in this regard. Please contact your Payment Method provider if you have any questions about these fees or any exchange rate imposed by your Payment Method provider.Timing of Payment. Bubbl requires payment within 48 hours after you have accepted the Leader’s invite. This time period could be subject to change without notice. You will be sent an email with a link to pay via the Bubbl website. If you do not make payment via the checkout within the time, your invite may be canceled. Once the payment for your requested reservation is successfully completed, you will receive a confirmation email.4. 3 Leader Payment Terms4.3.1 Timing of PayoutSubject to and conditional upon successful receipt of the payments from Bubbl Member, and subject to you having successfully set up a verified Leader Bubbl Connect account via our payment processing partner Stripe, Bubbl Payments will generally initiate Payouts to your Bubbl Stripe connect account as follows: (i) for new Leaders- Within 24 hours after the completion of the first Bubbl as determined by the Bubbl dates on the confirmed Bubbl listing. (ii) for Leaders with 2-4 Bubbls- Within 24 hours after the Bubbl has commenced as determined by the Bubbl dates on the confirmed Bubbl listing. (iii) for Hero Leaders (those who have satisfied the requirements and been invited to our Hero Leaders program),- may be able to receive their payments in advance of their Bubbl, providing they can supply to Bubbl evidence of their confirmed, paid, and non-refundable booking or lease with the accommodation owner, or if they are the accommodation owner who is running the Bubbl. They can provide this by emailing it to: support@bubbl.co or uploading it onto the Bubbl listing when that option is available. This schedule is subject to change, as determined to be needed by Bubbl without notice in order to protect the trust and safety of the platform community. Bubbl Payments reserves the right to offer you a different Payout time or trigger for payment, which may be subject to additional terms and conditions. The time it takes to receive Payouts once released by Bubbl Payments may depend upon the Payout Method you select, and on our payment processing partner’s own rules and policies.4.3.2 Payout Your Payout for a reservation will be the Total Price less applicable fees like Bubbl service fees and applicable taxes. 4.3.3 Payout Restrictions. Bubbl Payments may temporarily place a hold, suspend, or cancel any Payout for purposes of preventing unlawful activity or fraud, risk assessment, security, or completing an investigation; or if we are unable to verify your identity, or to obtain or verify requested information. Furthermore, Bubbl Payments may temporarily place a hold on, suspend, or delay initiating or processing any Payout due to you under the Terms as a result of you violating our Terms of Service or an abnormally high volume Booking cancellations or modifications that require our investigation.4.3.4 Payout Currency. Bubbl Payments will remit your Payouts in the currency you select via the Bubbl Platform. The currencies available may be limited for regulatory or operational reasons based on factors such as your selected Payout Method, your country of residence, and/or your Bubbl contracting entity(ies). Any such limitations will be communicated via the Bubbl Platform, and you will be prompted to select a different currency or Payout Method. Note that payment service providers may impose transaction, currency conversion or other fees based on the currency or Payout Method you select, and Bubbl Payments is not responsible for any such fees and disclaims all liability in this regard.4.3.5 Limits on Payouts. For compliance or operational reasons, Bubbl Payments may limit the amount of a Payout. If you are due an amount above that limit, Bubbl Payments may make a series of Payouts (potentially over multiple days) in order to provide your full Payout amount.4.3.6 Payment Service Providers. Payout Methods may involve the use of third-party payment service providers. These payment service providers may charge you additional fees when processing Payouts in connection with the Payment Services (including deducting charges from the Payout amount), and Bubbl Payments is not responsible for any such fees and disclaims all liability in this regard. Your Payout Method may also be subject to additional terms of use from such third-party payment service providers. Please review them before using your Payout Method.4.3.7 Handling of Funds. Bubbl or Bubbl Payments may combine amounts that it collects from Bubbl Members and invest them as permitted under applicable laws. Bubbl or Bubbl Payments will retain any interest it earns on those investments.4.3.8 Your Payout MethodYour Responsibility. Bubbl Payments is not responsible for any loss suffered by you as a result of incorrect Payout Method information provided by you.5. Appointment of Bubbl Payments as Limited Payment Collection Agent4.1 Each Leader, hereby appoints Bubbl Payments as the Leader’s payment collection agent solely for the limited purpose of accepting and processing funds from Bubbl Members purchasing Leader Services on the Leader’s behalf.4.2 Each Leader, agrees that payment made by a Bubbl Member through Bubbl Payments, shall be considered the same as a payment made directly to the Leader, and the Leader will provide the Leader Service booked by the Bubbl Member in the agreed-upon manner as if the Leader has received the payment directly from the Bubbl Member. Each Leader agrees that Bubbl Payments may refund the Bubbl Member in accordance with the Terms. Each Leader understands that Bubbl Payments’ obligation to pay the Leader is subject to and conditional upon successful receipt of the associated payments from Bubbl Members. Bubbl Payments guarantees payments to Leader(s) only for such amounts that have been successfully received by Bubbl Payments from Bubbl Members in accordance with these Payments Terms. In accepting appointment as the limited payment collection agent of the Leader, Bubbl Payments assumes no liability for any acts or omissions of the Leader.4.3 Each Bubbl Member acknowledges and agrees that, notwithstanding the fact that Bubbl Payments is not a party to the agreement between you and the Leader(s), Bubbl Payments acts as each Leader’s payment collection agent for the limited purpose of accepting payments from you on behalf of the Leader(s). Upon a Bubbl Member’s payment of the funds to Bubbl Payments, the Bubbl Member’s payment obligation to the Leader(s) for the agreed upon amount is extinguished, and Bubbl Payments is responsible for remitting the funds successfully received by Bubbl Payments to the Leader(s) in the manner described in these Payments Terms. In the event that Bubbl Payments does not complete the provision of the Payment Services and remit any such amounts, the Leader(s) will have recourse only against Bubbl Payments and not the Bubbl Member directly for the failure on the provision of the Payment Services.4. Content, Reviews and Intellectual Property Rights.4.1. Reviews.After each Bubbl has finished, Bubbl Members and Leaders will have an opportunity to review each other. Your Review must be accurate and may not contain any discriminatory, offensive, defamatory, or other language that violates these Terms, applicable law, or our Content Policy or Review Policy. Reviews are not verified by Bubbl for accuracy and may be incorrect or misleading.4.2. Content.Parts of the Bubbl Platform enable you to provide feedback, text, photos, audio, video, information, and other content (“Content”). By providing Content, in whatever form and through whatever means, you grant Bubbl a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, sub-licensable and transferable license to access, use, store, copy, modify, prepare derivative works of, distribute, publish, transmit, stream, broadcast, and otherwise exploit, in any manner such that Content to provide and/or promote the Bubbl Platform, in any media or platform, known or unknown to date and in particular on Internet and social networks. If Content includes personal information, such Content will only be used for these purposes if such use complies with applicable data protection laws in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Where Bubbl pays for the creation of Content or facilitates its creation, Bubbl may own that Content, in which case supplemental terms or disclosures will say that. You are solely responsible for all Content that you provide and warrant that you either own it or are authorized to grant Bubbl the rights described in these Terms. You are responsible and liable if any of your Content violates or infringes the intellectual property or privacy rights of any third party. Content must comply with our Content Policy and Nondiscrimination Policy, which prohibit, among other things, discriminatory, obscene, harassing, deceptive, violent, and illegal content. You agree that Bubbl may make available services or automated tools to translate Content and that your Content may be translated using such services or tools. Bubbl does not guarantee the accuracy or quality of translations and Members are responsible for confirming the accuracy of such translations.4.3 Ownership of Intellectual Property. You acknowledge that all intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents, in the Services and its contents, features, and functionality (collectively, the “Content”), are owned by Bubbl, its licensors, or other providers of such material. The Content is protected by the U.S. and international intellectual property or proprietary rights laws. Neither this Agreement nor your access to the Services transfers to you any right, title, or interest in or to such intellectual property rights. Any rights not expressly granted in this Agreement are reserved by Bubbl and its licensors. 4.4 License to Use the Services. During the Term of this Agreement, Bubbl grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and revocable license to use and access the Content for any business or commercial use in accordance with this Agreement. The Content may not be used for any other purpose. This license will terminate upon your cessation of use of the Services or at the termination of this Agreement.4.4 Certain Restrictions. The rights granted to you in this Agreement are subject to the restrictions enumerated in lettered provisions immediately following this sentence.
- No Copying or Distribution. You shall not copy, reproduce, publish, display, perform, post, scrape, transmit, or distribute any part of the Content in any form or by any means except as expressly permitted herein or as enabled by a feature, product, or the Services when provided to you.
- No Modifications. You shall not modify, create derivative works from, translate, adapt, disassemble, reverse compile, or reverse engineer any part of the Content.
- No Exploitation. You shall not sell, license, sublicense, transfer, assign, rent, lease, loan, Leader, or otherwise exploit the Content or the Services in any way, whether in whole or in part.
- No Altering of Notices. You shall not delete or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices from copies of the Content.
- No Competition. You shall not access or use the Content in order to build a similar or competitive website, product, or service.
- Systematic Retrieval. You shall not use any information retrieval system to create, compile, directly or indirectly, a database, compilation, collection or directory of the Content or other data from the Services.
4.5 Trademark Notice.All trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed on the Services are either Bubbl’s property or the property of third parties. You may not use such trademarks, logos, or service marks without the prior written consent of their respective owners.5. Assumption of Risk.The information presented on or through the Services is made available for general information purposes only. Bubbl does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, suitability or quality of any such information. Any reliance on such information is strictly at your own risk. Bubbl disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on such information by you or any other user to the Services, or by anyone who may be informed of any of its contents. 6. Privacy.For information about how Bubbl collects, uses, and shares your information, please review our Privacy Policy. You agree that by using the Services you consent to the collection, use, and sharing (as set forth in the Privacy Policy) of such information.The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act requires that online service providers obtain parental consent before they knowingly collect personally identifiable information online from children who are under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personally identifiable information from a child under 13 years old without obtaining verifiable consent from that child’s parent or guardian (“Parental Consent”), except for the limited amount of personally identifiable information we need to collect in order to obtain Parental Consent (“Required Information”). Until we have received Parental Consent, we will only use Required Information for the purpose of obtaining Parental Consent. If you are a child under 13 years old, please do not attempt to send any personal information about yourself to us before we obtain Parental Consent, except for the Required Information in the context of the Parental Consent process. If you believe that a child under 13 years old has provided us with personal information (beyond the Required Information) without our obtaining Parental Consent, please contact us. 7. Third-Party Links and Ads.The Services may contain links to third-party websites, resources, and services, as well as advertisements (collectively, “Third-Party Links”). Third-Party Links are provided for your convenience only. Bubbl does not review, approve, monitor, endorse, warrant, or make any representations with respect to Third-Party Links. Bubbl has no control over the contents, products, or services of any Third-Party Link and accepts no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. If you decide to access any Third-Party Link, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such Third-Party Link. You should make whatever investigation you feel necessary or appropriate before proceeding with any transaction in connection with any Third-Party Link.8. Term and Termination.8.1 Term. The agreement between you and Bubbl reflected by these Terms is effective when you access the Bubbl Platform (for example to create an account) and remains in effect until either you or we terminate the agreement in accordance with these Terms. 13.2 Termination. You may terminate this agreement at any time by sending us an email to support@bubbl.co. Bubbl may suspend or terminate your account, or account access or rights to use the Services at any time, for any reason, in our sole, subjective discretion, and without prior notice, including for any breach of the terms of this Agreement. Upon termination of your access or rights to use the Services, your right to access and use the Services will immediately cease. Bubbl will not have any liability whatsoever to you for any suspension or termination of your rights under this Agreement, including for termination of your account. 8.2 Effect of Termination.Upon termination of this Agreement, any provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in full force and effect. This includes, without limitation, ownership or intellectual property provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability. Termination of your access to and use of the Services shall not relieve you of any obligations arising or accruing prior to termination or limit any liability that you otherwise may have to Bubbl or any third party.9. No Warranty.THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS-IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. USE OF THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, ACCURACY, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, BUBBL AND ITS LICENSORS DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE CONTENT IS ACCURATE, RELIABLE, COMPLETE, OR CORRECT; THAT THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS; THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME OR LOCATION, UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE; THAT ANY DEFECTS OR ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED; THAT THE SERVICES ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS; OR THAT THE SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICES WILL OTHERWISE MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW. WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM, MOBILE DEVICE, DATA, OR OTHER PROPRIETARY MATERIAL THAT MAY RESULT FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICES OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIAL POSTED ON THE SERVICES. WE DO NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICES ADVERTISED OR OFFERED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH THE SERVICES OR THIRD-PARTY LINKS, AND WE WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO OR IN ANY WAY MONITOR ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN YOU AND ANY THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OR ANY OTHER USER.THE SERVICES WOULD NOT BE PROVIDED WITHOUT THESE LIMITATIONS. NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM US THROUGH THE SERVICES SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR GUARANTEE NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THIS AGREEMENT. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IF APPLICABLE LAW REQUIRES ANY WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST USE.10. Limitation of Liability.TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL BUBBL OR ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, REVENUE, OR PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF GOODWILL, OR DIMINUTION IN VALUE, OR FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGE WAS FORESEEABLE AND WHETHER OR NOT Bubbl HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF ANY AGREED OR OTHER REMEDY OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN, THE COLLECTIVE LIABILITY OF Bubbl AND ITS AFFILIATES, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, AND DIRECTORS, TO YOU (FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION) WILL AT ALL TIMES BE LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF ONE HUNDRED ($100) DOLLARS OR THE AGGREGATE AMOUNTS PAID TO Bubbl IN THE LAST SIX (6) MONTHS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.11. Indemnification.You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Bubbl and its affiliates and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and permitted assigns (collectively, “Indemnified Party”) from and against any and all losses, claims, actions, suits, complaints, damages, liabilities, penalties, interest, judgments, settlements, deficiencies, disbursements, awards, fines, costs, fees, or expenses of whatever kind, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, fees and other costs of enforcing any right to indemnification under this Agreement, and the cost of pursuing any insurance providers, arising out of or relating to your breach of this Agreement, your posting of any 3rd Party Content on this Website, or your use or misuse of the Services including, but not limited to, any actions taken by a third party using your account. Bubbl reserves the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to assist and cooperate with our defense or settlement of these claims.12. Resolving Complaints, Damage Claims and Disputes.12.1 Resolving Complaints and Damage Claims. If a Member provides valid evidence that you, your Bubbl Member(s), or your pet(s) damaged the complaining Member’s real or personal property, or real or personal property the complaining Member is responsible for, including consequential damages, ("Damage Claim"), the complaining Member can notify Bubbl via our support team for our investigation. You will be notified of the Damage Claim and given an opportunity to respond. If you agree to pay, or if the Damage Claim is escalated to Bubbl and Bubbl determines in its sole discretion that the Damage Claim is valid and you are responsible for the Damage Claim, Bubbl via Bubbl Payments can collect the amount of the Damage Claim from you. You agree that Bubbl may seek to recover from you under any insurance policies you maintain and that Bubbl may also pursue against you any remedies it may have available under applicable law, including referral of the matter to a collections agency, and/or pursuit of available causes of action and/or claims against you. You agree to cooperate in good faith, provide any information Bubbl requests, execute documents, and take further reasonable action, in connection with Damage Claims, Member complaints, claims under insurance policies, or other claims related to your provision or use of Leader Services. 12.2 Governing Law.All matters relating to this Agreement, and all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, whether sounding in contract, tort, or statute are governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to any conflict of law principles. 12.3 Dispute Resolution.Please read this Section carefully. It contains procedures for MANDATORY BINDING ARBITRATION AND A CLASS ACTION WAIVER.Any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation or validity thereof, shall be submitted to and decided by a single arbitrator by binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association in the City of Wilmington, Delaware. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties and may be entered and enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction by either party. The prevailing party in the arbitration proceedings shall be awarded reasonable attorneys’ fees, expert witness costs and expenses, and all other costs and expenses incurred directly or indirectly in connection with the proceedings, unless the arbitrator shall for good cause determine otherwise.All arbitrations shall proceed on an individual basis. You agree that you may bring claims against Bubbl in arbitration only in your individual capacity and in so doing you hereby waive the right to a trial by jury, to assert or participate in a class-action lawsuit or class action arbitration (either as a named-plaintiff or class member), and to assert or participate in any joint or consolidated lawsuit or joint or consolidated arbitration of any kind. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary under the rules of the American Arbitration Association, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person’s claims, and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding. If a court decides that applicable law precludes enforcement of any of this paragraph’s limitations as to a particular claim for relief, then that claim (and only that claim) must be severed from the arbitration and may be brought in court.YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT BY ENTERING INTO THESE TERMS, YOU ARE WAIVING THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY OR TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION. 12.3 Limitation to Time to File Claims.ANY CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM YOU MAY HAVE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SERVICES MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION AROSE; OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM IS PERMANENTLY WAIVED AND BARRED.13. Miscellaneous.13.1 Waiver.Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, no failure of Bubbl to exercise, or delay by Bubbl in exercising, any right, remedy, power, or privilege arising from this Agreement shall operate or be construed as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power, or privilege hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power, or privilege.13.2 Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction. 13.3 Entire Agreement.This Agreement, together with all documents referenced herein, constitutes the entire agreement between you and Bubbl with respect to the subject matter contained herein. This Agreement supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to the subject matter hereof.13.4 Headings. Headings and titles of sections, clauses, and parts in this Agreement are for convenience only. Such headings and titles shall not affect the meaning of any provisions of the Agreement. 13.5 No Agency, Partnership or Joint Venture. No agency, partnership, or joint venture has been created between you and Bubbl as a result of this Agreement. You do not have any authority of any kind to bind Bubbl in any respect whatsoever.13.6 Assignment.You shall not assign or delegate any of your rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of Bubbl. Any purported assignment or delegation in violation of this Section shall be deemed null and void. No assignment or delegation shall relieve you of any of your obligations hereunder. Bubbl may freely assign or delegate its rights and obligations under this Agreement at any time. Subject to the limits on assignment stated above, this Agreement will inure to the benefit of, be binding on, and be enforceable against each of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.13.7 Export Laws.The Services may be subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. You agree to abide by these laws and their regulations (including, without limitation, the Export Administration Act and the Arms Export Control Act) and not to transfer, by electronic transmission or otherwise, any materials from the Services to either a foreign national or a foreign destination in violation of such laws or regulations.14. Contact Information.All feedback, comments, requests for technical support, and other communications relating to the Services should be directed to support@bubbl.coOur Mission
Welcome to Bubbl, the social travel platform for shared accommodation for vacations, events, and unique experiences. We are on a mission to build a trusted global community where like-minded people can easily discover and share immersive travel experiences, thus building a more connected, inclusive world.
As a Bubbl Member (Bubblr) on Bubbl, you play a crucial role in building the vibrant community via your responsible participation where both Leaders and travelers can engage in meaningful interactions. These Bubbl Member (Bubblr) Terms of Service are designed to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
Being a positively rated user 'on Bubbl’ will be your passport to unlock a world of infinite possibilities in a new world of social travel.
Let’s Bubbl!
15. Searching and Booking on Bubbl.
15.1 Searching and Applying.
You can search for Bubbls based on criteria like group type, listing, interest, destination, event, room or bathroom type, and dates. Relevance factors include price, availability, reviews, popularity, past Bubbls, and Leader requirements. The Bubbl listing you see may contain a link to a property that has not been booked by the Leader yet, and may be indicative of the accommodation that you will stay in once the Bubbl is formed. This is because Bubbls go through a multi-stage forming process that may require interaction and input from the Members. Once you find a Bubbl you are interested in, you should apply as soon as possible to the Leader (by selecting ‘Contact Leader’) to register your interest.
You will not be requested to pay at the apply stage. The due date is the date that the Leader has set to indicate to others that it’s the last date by which people can join their Bubbl. The listing can be updated during this 'Forming stage’ to accommodate the needs of the forming group.
15.2 Booking, Deposits, Invitation and Confirmation.
After you apply for your Bubbl, your Leader will review your application to join. Once both parties agree, the Leader sends a formal invitation to join the Leader’s Bubbl via email. You will be able to accept the invite by selecting ‘Accept’ on the Bubbl Platform. You may be asked to pay a non-refundable deposit upon accepting your invitation in order to confirm your spot. In the unlikely event that the Bubbl does not go ahead, then your deposit will be refunded within 14 days after the Leader determines the Bubbl to be canceled.
Once the Leader has enough invited Bubbl Members, the Leader moves the Bubbl stage to ‘Confirmed’. Once the Bubbl is confirmed, Bubbl Members receive a payment link to finalize their booking via the Bubbl platform (a “Reservation”). Your payment will be requested within a specified time period. When your Reservation is paid for, you enter into a contract between you and your Leader (See Assumptions and Risks). If you do not follow through with payment within the specified time period, you may lose your deposit (if you paid one), and be rated accordingly by your Leader for being an unreliable Bubbl community member. As such, you should always communicate with your Leader if anything changes at all times. The success of your Bubbl and the entire Bubbl community depends on Bubblr’s treating others as they would like to be treated.
By booking your place in the Bubbl, you agree to pay the Total Fee, which includes the listing price, fees like Bubbl’s service fee, taxes, and any other charges specified during checkout. Your payment goes to the Bubbl platform. This is then passed as a payout to your Verified Leader who is responsible for paying for the accommodation. The payout to the Leader will be done within time guidelines set by Bubbl for optimal trust and safety of the platform and the community. .
The terms of the contract include these Terms, all terms of the Listing, including without limitation, the cancellation policy and any other rules, standards, policies, or requirements identified in the Bubbl Listing or during checkout process that apply to the Reservation. Before booking your place in a Bubbl, it is your duty to carefully read and comprehend all terms outlined in the contract.
15.3 Bubbl Reservations.
A Bubbl Reservation is a limited license to enter, occupy, and use a portion of the premises described in your Bubbl Listing (your “Accommodation”). The Leader retains the right to participate and reside in the Bubbl. If you stay past checkout, the Leader has the right to make you leave in a manner permitted with applicable law, including by imposing reasonable overstay penalties. Except where expressly authorized, you may not allow any person to join a Bubbl unless they are included as an additional guest during the booking process and have also become a Member of the Bubbl platform.
15.4 Taxes
Bubbl reserves the right to pass on applicable local, state, and federal taxes in the checkout process.
15.5 Fees
To provide the platform capabilities and help Bubbl run smoothly plus cover the cost of payments processing, we charge a service fee to Bubbl Members when a Reservation is paid for. The current reservation fee for travelers is 8.4%. This fee is included in the listing pricing and also included at checkout to reduce ‘sticker shock’. We do not charge Leaders fees, as Leaders make our amazing community happen.
Except as otherwise stated in these Terms of Service, service fees are non-refundable. Bubbl reserves the right to change the service fees at any time, and will provide Members notice of any fee changes before they become effective. Fee changes will not affect reservations made prior to the effective date of the fee change. If you disagree with a fee change you may terminate this agreement at any time pursuant to Section 8.1 of Terms of Service.
16. Cancellations, Reservation Issues, Refunds and Booking Modifications.
16.1 Cancellations by You and Refunds.
In general, paid Reservations and deposits are non-refundable. This is because if you pull out, the cost will go up for everyone else in the group. However under extenuating circumstances, and if your Bubbl Leader agrees to release you (either because they have or can find a replacement, or they agree with you to swap someone else out who you know, who they approve of), if you have already paid Bubbl, then we may approve a refund subject to the following fees being deducted: a refund fee of $25 per Bubbl Member booking plus the 8.4% Bubbl Service Fees associated with your Bubbl participation to cover our costs in processing the refund.
16.2 Booking Modifications.
Bubbl Members and Leaders are responsible for any booking modifications they agree to make, and agree to pay any additional amounts, Bubbl fees, or taxes associated with any modification. Speak to your Leader as early as possible in the event of needing to make a modification to your reservation. You may not sublease or reassign your Bubbl participation at any time for any reason unless approved by your Leader, and only if you and your Leader notify Bubbl, and if the new Bubbl Member becomes a member of the Bubbl platform and is subject to these Terms of Service. Fees for switching out a Bubbl Member (beyond standard Bubbl Fees), may apply.
16.3 Bubbl Cancellations by Your Leader.
In the unfortunate circumstance that you have paid a deposit or in full for your Bubbl and it has to be canceled by your Leader before your stay, for any reason, Bubbl will firstly facilitate a process to switch another member of the Bubbl to take over the Leading function, including asking you so that the Bubbl can still go ahead.
In the event that there is no one willing to take over the Leading function or the Bubbl can not go ahead due to other extenuating circumstances, then Bubbl will refund your payment within 14 days in totality including Bubbl fees.
17. Your Responsibilities and Assumption of Risk.
17.1 Your Responsibilities.
You are accountable and liable for your actions and those of anyone you permit access to the Accommodation or associated facilities. This means: (i) you are responsible for leaving an Accommodation (and related personal property) in the condition it was in when you arrived, (ii) you are responsible for paying all reasonable Damage Claim amounts necessary to cover damage that you, your guest(s), or your pet(s) cause to an Accommodation, and (iii) you must act with integrity, treat others with respect, and comply with applicable laws at all times. By booking for an additional minor guest, you affirm that you possess legal authority to represent them and that you assume sole responsibility for their supervision.
17.1.1. Joint and Several Liability
In addition, because Bubbl is a shared accommodation platform, and cause of damage can be difficult to attribute, each Bubbl member including the Leader, is jointly and severally liable for the full payment of rent and any damages, fees, or costs incurred as per the terms of this platform. This means that each Bubbl Member is responsible both together as a collective and individually for all obligations under this Bubbl Agreement, including but not limited to the full amount of rent and the cost of repairs for any damages beyond normal wear and tear occurring to the premises during the Bubbl Term. Each Bubbl Member's responsibility continues until all obligations under this Bubbl Agreement have been fully performed, including those arising during the period of the Bubbl and those enforceable after its termination.
17.2 Your Assumption of Risk.
You are responsible to investigate and determine whether a Bubbl is suitable for you. You acknowledge that many activities carry inherent risks and agree that, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, you assume the entire risk arising out of your access to and use of the Bubbl Platform, including your stay at any Accommodation, or any other interaction you have with other Members or their guests or pets, whether in person or online.
17.3 Permissions for sharing your Information
By law, or otherwise, the property owner or their agents may require your Bubbl Leader to provide them with a list of Bubbl Members in the Bubbl along with their name, email, contact phone number, and other details such as social media profiles. By joining Bubbl, you provide permission to have these details about you shared with them for their own use only.
Leader Terms of Service for Bubbl
18. Leading on Bubbl18.1 Leader.As a Leader, Bubbl offers you the right to use the Bubbl Platform to share your Accommodation, Experience, or other Leader Service with our vibrant community of Bubbl Members known also as Bubblrs - you can even subsidize your place or earn money doing it. It’s easy to create a Bubbl Listing and you are in control of how you Lead your Bubbl - selecting the accommodation option (off the Bubbl platform), setting your price, building your experiences, creating your group vibe, how and who you recruit as your Bubbl members (including bringing your own people also), managing bed and room availability, and rules for each Listing. 18.2 Contracting with Bubbl Members. When you accept a reservation request, or receive a reservation confirmation from Bubbl, you are entering into a contract directly with the Bubbl Member, and are responsible for delivering your Leader Service under the terms and at the price specified in your Listing. Any terms, policies or conditions that you include in any supplemental contract with Bubbl Members must: (i) be consistent with these Terms, and the information provided in your Listing, and (ii) be prominently disclosed in your Listing description.
18.3 Independence of Leaders. Your relationship with Bubbl is that of an independent individual or entity and not an employee, agent, joint venturer, or partner of Bubbl, except that Bubbl Payments acts as a payment collection agent as described in the Payments Terms. Bubbl does not direct or control your Leader Service, and you agree that you have complete discretion whether and when to provide Leader Services, and at what price and on what terms to offer them. 18.4 Verifying Leaders.In order to be able to Leader on the Bubbl platform, and receive payouts, you need to pass Know Your Customer verification, which is conducted by Stripe Services on behalf of Bubbl. This may require you to submit documents and other supportive proof of your identity, and other verification information to minimize potential fraud. 18.5 Hero Leaders Program.The Bubbl Hero Leader Program will be available to Verified Leaders who have submitted to a background check, who have a certain number of successful Bubbls completed on the platform, whose account is in good standing, and who have ratings in the top 20% of Leaders. Leaders will be invited to join this program upon reaching these standards.
This program will enable our top performing Leaders to benefit from special benefits such as priority listings, promoted listings, priority payment and other items that will be communicated once the program launches
19. Managing Your Bubbl.19.1 Creating Your Listing.The Bubbl Platform provides tools that make it easy for you to set up and manage a Listing in the context of forming a group for sharing an accommodation and/ or experience.
You can create a listing for your Bubbl based on criteria like group type, destination, event, room or bathroom type, and availability dates. Your listing should accurately describe the accommodation, including all relevant details and amenities, room and bed prices, and other charges like cleaning fees, resort fees, offline fees, and any rules or requirements that apply to your Bubbl Members or Listing. You may list tentative accommodation that you are planning to book (assuming the Bubbl goes ahead), but you should disclose to your applicants the status of this, and that you may need to swap out the accommodation for something similar if the accommodation is no longer available once you form your Bubbl group. See update your listing below. 19.2 Setting the Due Date. You can set a due date for your Bubbl, indicating the last date by which people can join your group. This date can help you in setting expectations for the speed at which you need to obtain firm commitment from your Bubbl Member applicants. It also can help you manage the risk in making bookings for the accommodation on other platforms.19.3 Updating Your Listing: Forming Stage. Building a Bubbl is a formative process, sometimes with interaction and input from your prospective Bubbl Members. As such Bubbl allows you the option (if needed) to update your listing during the 'Forming stage' to accommodate the needs of the forming group, ensuring a better match between your offering and the travelers requirements. You are responsible for keeping your Listing information (including calendar availability) and content (like photos and accommodation option link) up-to-date and accurate at all times. All of the above can be done in the ‘Forming’ stage of the Bubbl.19.4 Reviewing Applications.Once a Bubbl Member applies to your Bubbl, you should review their application to join in a timely manner. This includes assessing their compatibility with the group and ensuring they meet your requirements, and that you can offer them what they are looking for. Leaders who are responsive will receive higher ratings. For applicants whom you do not see a fit, please manage them accordingly with a timely rejection. Bubbl does not run background checks on any Members, and it is solely your discretion on whether or not to accept an applying Member to your Bubbl.19.5 Sending Invitations.If you agree to accept the Bubbl applicant, change their status in your Leader dashboard from ‘Under Consideration’ to ‘Invited’, which triggers an email invite to the Bubbl Member offering them an invite for which they are asked to accept or decline. Once your invited Member accepts, and pays an initial deposit (if requested by the Leader), then their place is confirmed.19.6 Confirming the Bubbl.The Bubbl stage should be updated by you to ‘Confirmed’ once you have enough invited Bubbl Members who have accepted, and they may have secured their spot with a deposit payment. However, you may not move a Bubbl to the ‘Confirmed’ stage without a confirmed accommodation booking, otherwise you are violating our Terms of Service. This includes, but is not limited to, the event is already planned, you own or otherwise have the contractual right to offer the Bubbl location for housing. This is because this stage triggers full payment from your Bubbl Member applicants who you have invited and could lead to disappointment, which could lead to bad ratings.19.7 Entering into a Contract.By confirming a reservation, you enter into a contract with the Bubbl Member. You agree to provide the accommodation and Leader Services as described in your listing and adhere to any additional terms, including the cancellation policy and house rules. Any other contractual obligations you want the Members to be bound to, should be provided by you to the Invited Members in a separate agreement.19.8 Know Your Legal Obligations. You are responsible for understanding and complying with any laws, rules, regulations, and contracts with third parties that apply to your Listing or Leader Services. For example: Some landlords and leases, or homeowner and condominium association rules, restrict or prohibit subletting, short-term rentals and/or longer-term stays. Some cities have zoning or other laws that restrict the short-term rental of residential properties. Some jurisdictions require Leaders to register, get a permit, or obtain a license before providing certain Leader Services (such as short-term rentals, longer-term stays, preparing food, serving alcohol for sale, guiding tours, or operating a vehicle). In some places, the Leader Services you want to offer may be prohibited altogether. Some jurisdictions require that you register your Bubbl Members who stay at your Accommodation. Some jurisdictions have laws that create tenancy rights for Bubbl Members and additional obligations for Leaders to be physically present at the Bubbl Accommodation for the duration of the Bubbl. For example, some places have landlord-tenant, rent control, and eviction laws that may apply to longer stays. Check your local rules to learn what rules apply to the Leader Services you plan to offer. You are solely liable for compliance with any and all local, state and federal rules and regulations, as well as adherence to any contractual obligations you may have. Information we provide regarding legal requirements is for informational purposes only and you should independently confirm your obligations. You are responsible for handling and using personal data of Bubbl Members and others in compliance with applicable privacy laws and these Terms, including our Privacy Standards. If you have questions about how local laws apply to you, you should always seek legal advice.19.9 Your Responsibilities.You are responsible and liable for your own acts and omissions and are also responsible for the acts and omissions of anyone you allow to participate in providing your Leader Services. By posting and offering your Bubbl, you represent and warrant to us that you have the legal right and ability to enter into this Agreement with us and the Members of your Bubbl. You are responsible for setting your price, ensuring that you cover your costs, and establishing rules and requirements for your Listing. You must describe any and all fees and charges in your Listing description and may not collect any additional fees or charges outside the Bubbl Platform. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if you have your own Stripe Merchant account, we may offer the ability to link your account through the Bubbl Platform, in which case payment would be made directly to you. Do not encourage Bubbl Members to create third-party accounts, submit reviews, provide their contact information, or take other actions outside the Bubbl Platform in violation of our Terms.19.9.1 Maintaining Your Accommodation and Notifying the Owner. During the Bubbl, you are responsible for the Bubbl group maintaining the accommodation in a safe and clean condition, and ensuring that you promptly contact the owner if needed to request them to make repairs or amends during the Bubbl so that it meets the standards set in your listing.19.9.2 Compliance with Laws. You must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and agreements with third parties in relation to your Leader Services.19.9.3 Respecting Privacy. You should respect the privacy of your Bubbl Members and not enter their private spaces without consent, except in cases of emergency or as permitted by our Privacy Policy.19.9.4 Leader as a Team or Organization. Even if you are the primary Leader on the listing, if you work with a co-Leader as part of a team, business, or other organization, the entity and each individual who participates in providing Leader Services is responsible and liable as a Leader under these Terms. Each said Leader must also register as such for the individual Bubbl. If you accept terms or enter into contracts, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to enter into contracts for and bind your team, business or other organization, and that each entity you use is in good standing under the laws of the place where it is established. If you perform other functions, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to perform those functions.20. Cancellations, Travel Issues, Refunds, and Booking Modifications. 20.1 Cancellations and Travel Issues by your Bubbl Members. In general, Reservations are non-refundable because cancellations let the rest of the Bubbl Members down. However, you may allow the Bubbl Member to swap out if you are able to find a replacement in time. At which time, you will invite the replacement Bubbl Member to your Bubbl, get them to pay, and then contact Bubbl at support@bubbl.co so that we can refund the initial Bubbl Member. The Bubbl Member who cancels will be responsible for the Bubbl fees incurred in this process as outlined in the Bubbl Member Terms of Service.20.2 Cancellations and Travel Issues by You As a Leader, you agree you will not cancel your Bubbl or cancel on a singular Bubbl Member without a valid reason associated with extenuating circumstances such as a serious medical emergency or a force majeure event. Cancellation for a failure to comply with an applicable law is not a valid reason for cancellation. In the event payment was made direct to your Stripe merchant account, you agree you will be personally liable to repay all Members of your Bubbl. Bubbl will determine at our sole discretion if your reason for canceling is valid. If you cancel on an individual Bubbl Member without such a valid reason, we may impose a cancellation fee on you and there may be other consequences like poor ratings.
If you can no longer act as the Bubbl Leader for any reason, you must immediately notify Bubbl at support@bubbl.co If it is possible under applicable law, which must be confirmed by you, Bubbl will first contact your pending or invited Members to see if any of them would like to Leader instead. Failing that, Bubbl may choose in our sole discretion to Leader the Bubbl ourselves. You agree to cooperate with Bubbl to transfer the accommodation booking (if it’s already booked) and rights to run the Bubbl to another Member or to Bubbl in order to minimize disruption and disappointment for the group. Bubbl will ensure you are compensated fully for the Accommodation, upon receiving proof of payment and non-cancellation. If due to applicable law or other contractual obligations no other Leader may take over the Bubbl, this will be considered an improper termination and you will be solely responsible for all fees under Section 20.220.2.1 Cancellation Scenario: Valid Reason, Before you have been Paid. If you need to cancel a Bubbl or Confirmed Bubbl for a valid reason (determined at Bubbl’s sole discretion) before you have been paid out by Bubbl, but after we have received payment from some or all of your Members, and we are unable to find a replacement Leader, Bubbl will refund your Bubbl Members.
20.2.2 Cancellation Scenario: Invalid Reason, Members have Paid us. Even If you need to cancel a Confirmed Bubbl for a reason not deemed to be valid by Bubbl, we), where Bubbl Members have already paid Bubbl, we may recover from you, our fees from your Stripe Connect account or against your future payouts: A fee of $25 per Bubbl Member refunded plus the 8.4% Bubbl Service Fees associated with your Bubbl plus a $100 Leader cancellation fee to cover our costs. If we reasonably expect to provide a refund to a Bubbl Member under one of our policies, we may delay release of any payout for that Reservation until a refund decision is made. 20.2.3 Cancellation Scenario: Valid Reason, You Received PaymentIf you need to cancel a Confirmed Bubbl for a valid reason after you have received payment from Bubbl, and we are either not permitted or not able to find another Leader, you are responsible for informing Bubbl immediately, and sending the money back to Bubbl (via a wire or Zelle) within 3 days of notifying us that you are canceling so that we can refund the Bubbl Members promptly, ensuring they receive a refund in a timely manner. Bubbl may only consider valid reasons for cancellation as a force majeure (Act of God) or if the event a Bubbl was created for had been canceled or postponed by the event creator/host. If payment is not received, we are within our rights to pursue collection proceedings against you. If you have received payment from the Members directly through your Stripe merchant account, you must promptly refund all Bubbl Members directly. If payment from the Members is not refunded within fourteen (14) days of cancellation, your Account will be terminated immediately.20.2.4 Cancellation Scenario: Invalid reason, You Received PaymentIf you need to cancel a Confirmed Bubbl for a reason not deemed to be valid after you have received payment from Bubbl, and we are not able to find another Leader, you are responsible for informing Bubbl, and sending the money back to Bubbl within 3 days of notifying us that you are canceling so that we can refund the Bubbl Members promptly and ensuring they receive a refund in a timely manner. If payment is not received, we are within our rights to pursue collection proceedings against you. We may recover from you, our fees from your Stripe Connect account or against your future payouts for this: A fee of $25 per Bubbl Member refunded plus the 8.4% Bubbl Service Fees associated with your Bubbl plus a $100 Leader cancellation fee to cover our costs . If you have received payment from the Members directly through your Stripe merchant account, you must promptly refund all Bubbl Members directly.
20.3 Booking Modifications.
Leaders and Bubbl Members are responsible for any Booking Modifications they agree to make via the Bubbl Platform or direct Bubbl customer service to make on their behalf, and agree to pay any additional amounts, fees or taxes associated with a Booking Modification. In the event that one of your Bubbl Members has to pull out, and you are willing to find someone else, or have them find a suitable replacement, the same fees and charges will apply to your Bubbl Member, and be deducted from their refund per Section 7. These include: A fee of $25 per Bubbl Member refunded, a $100 cancellation fee, plus the 8.4% Bubbl Service Fees associated with their Bubbl participation to cover our costs.21. Taxes. 21.1 Leader Taxes. Bubbl does not collect taxes on behalf of a property or accommodation owner, whether it is the Leader or the accommodation is not booked on our platform. As a Bubbl Leader who does not own the property that you are using for your Bubbl, you are responsible for determining and including in your listing price any applicable VAT or other indirect taxes, occupancy taxes, tourist, income, or other taxes ("Taxes"). These should be charged to you in your contract with the property owner, who is responsible for paying these taxes in their jurisdiction. If you are a Bubbl Leader who does own the property, you have a responsibility to disclose to Bubbl (during the listing creation process) that you are the owner, and for ensuring that you include the appropriate tax amount for your jurisdiction in your Bubbl listing so that we may collect and pay the taxes on your behalf. 21.2 Collection and Remittance by Bubbl. In jurisdictions where Bubbl facilitates the collection and/or remittance of Taxes on behalf of Hosts who are the accommodation owners, you instruct and authorize Bubbl to collect Taxes on your behalf, and/or to remit such Taxes to the relevant Tax authority. Any Taxes that are collected and/or remitted by Bubbl are identified to Members on their transaction records, as applicable. Bubbl may seek additional amounts from Members (including by deducting such amounts from future payouts) in the event that the Taxes collected and/or remitted are insufficient to fully discharge that Members’ tax obligations, and you agree that your sole remedy for Taxes collected by Bubbl is a refund from the applicable Tax authority. You acknowledge and agree that we retain the right, with prior notice to affected Members, to cease the collection and remittance of Taxes in any jurisdiction for any reason. 21.3 Tax Information. In certain jurisdictions, Tax regulations may require that we collect and/or report Tax information about you, or withhold Taxes from payouts to you, or both. If you fail to provide us (via our payment processing partner, Stripe) with documentation that we determine to be sufficient to support any such obligation to withhold Taxes from payouts to you, we may withhold payouts up to the amount as required by law, until sufficient documentation is provided. You agree that Bubbl may issue on your behalf invoices or similar documentation for VAT, GST, consumption or other Taxes for your Leader Services to facilitate accurate tax reporting by you, our Bubbl Members, and/or their organizations. 22. Assumption of Risk22.1 Acknowledgment of Risk. You acknowledge that acting as a Bubbl Leader involves inherent risks, including but not limited to, the possibility of property damage, personal injury, death, theft, or disputes with Bubbl Members. You agree to assume the entire risk and all liability arising out of your Bubble or your Leader Services. You agree that you have had the opportunity to investigate the Bubbl Platform and any laws, rules, regulations, or obligations that may be applicable to your Listings or Leader Services and that you are not relying upon any statement of law made by Bubbl. 22.2 Joint and Several Liability In addition, because Bubbl is a shared accommodation platform, and cause of damage can sometimes be difficult to attribute, each Bubbl member including the Leader, is jointly and severally liable for the full payment of rent for any Accommodation and any damages, repairs, fees, or costs incurred as per the terms of the Bubbl Platform. This means that each Bubbl Member is responsible both together as a collective and individually for all obligations under these Bubbl Terms. Each Bubbl Member's responsibility continues until all obligations under these Bubbl Terms have been fully performed, including those arising during the period of the Bubbl and those enforceable after its termination.22.3 General Disclaimer; Limitation of Liability; IndemnificationThe following disclaimers are made on behalf of Bubbl Play Inc., our affiliates, subsidiaries, parents, successors and assigns, and each of our respective officers, directors, employees, agents, and shareholders.All Bubbl Platform content, including without limitation, any products, services, video content, advice, recommendation or opinion, offer or coupon, or other information provided on or through the Bubbl Platform is for informational purposes only, and should not be construed to indicate that any such content is endorsed by Bubbl Play Inc., nor is there any representation or warranty by Bubbl Play Inc. that the content is reliable, accurate, timely, complete, effective, or safe for your use. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THE SITE IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT USE OF THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. BUBBL PLAY INC. EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, TITLE, OPERABILITY, CONDITION, QUIET ENJOYMENT, VALUE, ACCURACY OF DATA AND SYSTEM INTEGRATION. WE MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR BE AVAILABLE ON AN UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE BASIS. WE MAKE NO WARRANTY REGARDING THE QUALITY, ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, TRUTHFULNESS, COMPLETENESS OR RELIABILITY OF THE SERVICES, ANY CONTENT OR ANY USER CONTENT. IF APPLICABLE LAW REQUIRES ANY WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST USE.YOU UNDERSTAND THAT TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL BUBBL PLAY INC. OR ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS, PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, AGENTS OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF REVENUES, PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO OR ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF THE BUBBL PLATFORM, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES ARE BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY), WARRANTY, STATUTE OR OTHERWISE. TO THE EXTENT THAT WE MAY NOT, AS A MATTER OF APPLICABLE LAW, DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR LIMIT ITS LIABILITIES, THE SCOPE AND DURATION OF SUCH WARRANTY AND THE EXTENT OF OUR LIABILITY WILL BE THE MINIMUM PERMITTED UNDER SUCH APPLICABLE LAW. IN NO EVENT SHALL BUBBL PLAY INC., ITS PROCESSORS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS (OR THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES, AGENTS, DIRECTORS, AND EMPLOYEES) BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS, PROCEEDINGS, LIABILITIES, OBLIGATIONS, DAMAGES, LOSSES OR COSTS IN AN AMOUNT EXCEEDING $100.
YOU UNDERSTAND THAT WE CANNOT AND DO NOT GUARANTEE OR WARRANT THAT ANY ASPECT OF THE SITE WILL BE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER DESTRUCTIVE CODE, OR THAT ANY ASPECT OF THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR NEEDS. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING SUFFICIENT PROCEDURES AND CHECKPOINTS TO SATISFY YOUR PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR ANTI-VIRUS PROTECTION AND ACCURACY OF DATA INPUT AND OUTPUT, AND FOR MAINTAINING A MEANS EXTERNAL TO OUR BUBBL PLATFORMAND SITE FOR ANY RECONSTRUCTION OF ANY LOST DATA. WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY A DISTRIBUTED DENIAL-OF-SERVICE ATTACK, VIRUSES OR OTHER TECHNOLOGICALLY HARMFUL MATERIAL THAT MAY INFECT YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, DATA OR OTHER PROPRIETARY MATERIAL DUE TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICES OR TO YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIAL POSTED ON THEM, OR ON ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES LINKED TO THEM.
You hereby release and indemnify Bubbl Play Inc. and its successors from claims, demands, any and all losses, damages, rights, and actions of any kind, including personal injuries, death, and property damage, that is either directly or indirectly related to or arises from your use of the Bubbl Platform, including but not limited to, any interactions with or conduct of other Leaders, Members or third-party websites of any kind arising in connection with or as a result of a Bubbl or your use of the Bubbl Platform. If you are a California resident, you hereby waive California Civil Code Section 1542, which states, “A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which, if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor.”By becoming a Leader on Bubbl, you agree to these Terms and commit to providing a welcoming and safe environment for all of your Bubbl Members. We look forward to your contribution to our community of responsible travelers and shared adventures.