Accommodations Supplemental Vendor Terms

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About These Supplemental Terms

These Accommodations Supplemental Vendor Terms apply to Hosts, property owners, lawful tenants where subletting is permitted, temples, ashrams, farms, guesthouses, retreat centers, devotional households, lodging businesses, organizations, property managers, and other approved Providers who offer temporary lodging or related accommodation Services through Daivavarna.

Daivavarna’s Accommodations category is intended to help Customers discover suitable lodging connected with Daivavarna’s traditional, devotional, cultural, natural-living, farm, pilgrimage, community, retreat, and related Marketplace purposes.

Subject to approval, eligible Accommodations may include:

private rooms;

shared rooms;

guest rooms;

entire homes;

devotional households;

temple guest facilities;

ashram guest facilities;

farm stays;

traditional homestays;

guesthouses;

retreat lodging;

pilgrimage lodging;

cottages;

cabins where lawful;

and other approved temporary accommodations.

Daivavarna is not intended to operate as an unrestricted lodging marketplace containing every type of hotel, rental, residence, or commercial property. Daivavarna may curate participating Accommodations according to Marketplace purpose, safety, legality, character, location, Host standards, and Customer expectations.

Hosts remain solely responsible for ensuring that their Accommodation may lawfully be offered to guests and that all required licenses, permits, registrations, taxes, zoning permissions, lease permissions, homeowner or condominium approvals, insurance, safety requirements, and other legal obligations are satisfied.

Daivavarna may support different transaction models. Some Accommodation Listings may allow Customers to contact and book with the Host directly, with payment made directly to the Host. Other Listings may use Daivavarna-assisted booking or payment functionality where available.

The applicable booking and payment model must be accurately disclosed.

These Supplemental Terms supplement the General Vendor Terms and Seller Agreement, Marketplace Policies, Fees and Vendor Payouts Policy, Returns, Refunds and Cancellation Policy, Privacy Policy, Reviews and Community Content Policy, Prohibited and Restricted Products, Services and Activities Policy, and other applicable Daivavarna requirements.

Nothing in these Supplemental Terms authorizes an Accommodation or booking arrangement prohibited by Applicable Law.

1. HOST APPROVAL REQUIRED

A Host must receive Daivavarna approval before offering Accommodation through the Marketplace.

General Vendor approval does not automatically authorize Accommodation Listings.

Daivavarna may request information concerning:

Host identity;

property address;

ownership or authority;

property type;

photos;

licenses;

permits;

insurance;

occupancy;

amenities;

safety equipment;

house rules;

booking model;

or other relevant information.

2. PROPERTY-LEVEL APPROVAL

Daivavarna may approve Accommodation properties individually.

Approval of one property does not automatically authorize the Host to list another property.

3. CONTINUING ELIGIBILITY

Accommodation approval is conditional and continuing.

Daivavarna may review a Host or property where:

ownership or authority changes;

the property materially changes;

licenses expire;

serious Customer complaints arise;

safety incidents occur;

local authorities restrict operations;

insurance lapses;

or another reasonable compliance concern arises.

4. HOST AUTHORITY TO OFFER THE PROPERTY

The Host must have lawful authority to offer the Accommodation.

The Host may be required to establish that the Host is:

the owner;

an authorized property manager;

a lawful tenant with sufficient subletting rights;

an authorized representative of a temple, ashram, farm, organization, or guesthouse;

or another person legally permitted to offer the property.

5. FALSE OWNERSHIP CLAIMS

A Host shall not falsely claim ownership or management authority.

A Host shall not list property without the knowledge or permission of the person or organization legally entitled to control its use where such permission is required.

6. LEASE AND RENTAL RESTRICTIONS

Hosts operating from rented or leased property are responsible for determining whether their lease permits temporary guests, subleasing, short-term rental, or commercial lodging.

Daivavarna approval does not override lease restrictions.

7. CONDOMINIUM AND HOMEOWNER RULES

Hosts remain responsible for condominium, cooperative, homeowners’ association, community, or building rules affecting Accommodation activity.

8. ZONING

The Host must comply with applicable zoning and land-use restrictions.

A property lawful as a residence is not automatically lawful for short-term lodging.

9. SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGULATION

Where local law regulates short-term rentals, the Host must maintain any required:

permit;

license;

registration;

inspection;

occupancy authorization;

tax registration;

or other approval.

10. HOTEL OR LODGING LICENSES

Where a property legally constitutes a hotel, inn, guesthouse, bed-and-breakfast, hostel, lodging house, or another regulated Accommodation business, the Host is responsible for applicable licensing.

11. TEMPLE AND ASHRAM ACCOMMODATIONS

Temples and ashrams may offer guest accommodations where lawful and approved.

The Listing should accurately identify the nature of the stay and any religious, devotional, behavioral, dietary, schedule, dress, or participation expectations that materially affect the guest experience.

12. DEVOTIONAL HOUSEHOLDS

Private households may offer approved lodging where lawful.

A Listing should clearly identify that the Accommodation is within an occupied home where that fact is material.

13. FARM STAYS

Natural or traditional farms may offer guest stays where lawful.

Farm stays may involve:

animals;

uneven ground;

farm equipment;

insects;

mud;

agricultural work;

weather exposure;

or other conditions different from conventional lodging.

Material conditions should be reasonably disclosed.

14. RETREAT ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations connected with spiritual retreats, educational programs, yoga programs, cultural gatherings, farm programs, or other Events may require compliance with Events or Classes terms in addition to these Accommodation Terms.

15. PILGRIMAGE ACCOMMODATIONS

Lodging serving pilgrims or visitors to sacred sites may be eligible.

A Host shall not falsely claim official association with a temple, pilgrimage center, ashram, or religious institution.

16. GUESTHOUSES

Guesthouses may participate where properly licensed and otherwise compliant.

17. ENTIRE-HOME ACCOMMODATIONS

Entire-home Listings must accurately describe whether the guest has exclusive use of the represented Accommodation.

18. PRIVATE ROOMS

A private-room Listing should accurately identify which spaces are private and which are shared.

19. SHARED ROOMS

Shared-room Listings must clearly disclose that sleeping space may be shared with other guests.

20. SHARED COMMON AREAS

Where kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, prayer spaces, dining rooms, gardens, laundry, or other areas are shared, that fact should be disclosed where material.

21. HOST-OCCUPIED HOMES

Where the Host or Host family will remain at the property during the Customer’s stay, the Listing should make this reasonably clear.

22. OTHER GUESTS

Where unrelated guests may occupy the property at the same time, this should be disclosed where reasonably relevant.

23. CURATED ACCOMMODATIONS PURPOSE

Daivavarna may give preference to Accommodations connected with:

devotional life;

traditional communities;

pilgrimage;

natural living;

farms;

ashrams;

temples;

cultural centers;

retreats;

community households;

and other Marketplace-aligned purposes.

24. EDITORIAL AND MARKETPLACE DISCRETION

Daivavarna may decline an otherwise lawful Accommodation where it does not reasonably fit the Marketplace’s curated purpose.

25. ACCURATE LISTING

The Host must accurately describe the Accommodation.

The Listing should include material information concerning:

property type;

room type;

maximum occupancy;

beds;

bathrooms;

shared areas;

location;

amenities;

house rules;

check-in;

check-out;

price;

and material restrictions.

26. PHOTOGRAPHS

Accommodation photographs must reasonably represent the property offered.

Hosts shall not use photographs of another property while representing them as the listed Accommodation.

27. CURRENT PHOTOGRAPHS

Photographs should be sufficiently current to avoid materially misleading Customers concerning:

condition;

furniture;

rooms;

surroundings;

amenities;

or major property features.

28. PHOTO ENHANCEMENT

Reasonable photo adjustment is permitted.

Editing must not materially fabricate:

room size;

views;

amenities;

condition;

cleanliness;

or property features.

29. WIDE-ANGLE PHOTOGRAPHY

Wide-angle photography shall not be used in a manner that materially misrepresents the actual size or configuration of rooms.

30. ROOM SIZE

Where room dimensions or area are provided, they should be reasonably accurate.

31. BED CONFIGURATION

The Listing should accurately state the number and type of beds.

Examples may include:

king;

queen;

double;

single;

bunk;

sofa bed;

floor bedding;

traditional bedding;

or another sleeping arrangement.

32. FLOOR SLEEPING

Where guests are expected to sleep on mattresses, mats, futons, floor bedding, or similar arrangements rather than conventional beds, this should be clearly disclosed.

33. MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY

The Host must establish a reasonable maximum occupancy consistent with:

law;

property safety;

bed capacity;

sanitation;

and applicable licensing.

34. OCCUPANCY LIMITS

Customers must comply with lawful occupancy limits.

Hosts shall not intentionally overcrowd Accommodation beyond safe or legal capacity.

35. EXTRA GUESTS

Charges or restrictions for additional guests should be disclosed before booking where reasonably practicable.

36. CHILDREN

The Listing should accurately state whether the Accommodation is suitable for children where the Host makes such a representation.

37. INFANTS

Hosts should disclose material hazards relevant to infants where the Accommodation is specifically marketed as infant-friendly.

38. CHILD SAFETY

Properties accommodating children should consider risks such as:

stairs;

balconies;

open water;

pools;

farm equipment;

open flame;

accessible chemicals;

unsecured windows;

or other hazards.

39. PETS

The Host must accurately state whether pets are permitted.

40. HOST ANIMALS

Where animals live at the property, the Listing should disclose material circumstances that may affect guests.

Examples may include:

dogs;

cats;

cows;

horses;

farm animals;

birds;

or other animals.

41. SERVICE ANIMALS

Hosts must comply with Applicable Law concerning service animals and disability accommodations.

Marketplace house rules cannot override non-waivable legal obligations.

42. ALLERGIES

A Host shall not guarantee that a property is completely allergen-free without an appropriate basis.

Where animals, incense, fragrances, or other common allergens are regularly present, disclosure may be appropriate.

43. SMOKING

Smoking rules must be clearly disclosed.

44. ALCOHOL

Daivavarna may permit Hosts to prohibit alcohol at an Accommodation.

Where the Accommodation is a temple, ashram, devotional household, traditional retreat, or other environment where alcohol is not permitted, that restriction should be clearly disclosed before booking.

45. INTOXICANTS

Hosts may establish lawful restrictions concerning recreational drugs, intoxicants, or impaired conduct.

Daivavarna Marketplace restrictions continue to apply.

46. MEAT AND NON-SATTVIC FOOD RESTRICTIONS

A Host may establish dietary house rules consistent with the nature of the Accommodation.

For example, a devotional household, temple, ashram, or Sattvic retreat may prohibit:

meat;

fish;

eggs;

onion;

garlic;

alcohol;

or other specified foods.

Material restrictions must be clearly disclosed before booking.

47. KITCHEN USE

The Listing should state whether guests may use the kitchen.

Where kitchen use is restricted by dietary, religious, food-safety, or household rules, those restrictions should be clear.

48. SHARED REFRIGERATORS

Hosts may establish reasonable rules concerning shared food storage.

49. MEALS

Where meals are included in the Accommodation price, the Listing should clearly describe what is included.

50. OPTIONAL MEALS

Optional paid meals should be accurately priced and described.

Food sold through Daivavarna may also be subject to Sattvic Foods requirements where applicable.

51. FOOD ALLERGENS

Where the Host provides food, legally required allergen information and reasonable food-safety practices apply.

52. NO GUARANTEED ALLERGEN-FREE ENVIRONMENT

A Host shall not describe food or facilities as allergen-free without an appropriate basis.

53. DEVOTIONAL PRACTICES

A temple, ashram, or devotional household may disclose customary practices such as:

morning worship;

chanting;

quiet hours;

dress expectations;

shoe removal;

vegetarian food rules;

or temple schedules.

54. REQUIRED RELIGIOUS PARTICIPATION

Where participation in religious activities is genuinely mandatory for a particular retreat or residential program, that requirement must be clearly disclosed before booking.

Ordinary lodging should not deceptively impose undisclosed mandatory religious participation after arrival.

55. VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION

Where devotional activities are optional, the Listing should not falsely describe them as mandatory.

56. DRESS REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable dress requirements associated with temples, sacred spaces, or particular cultural environments may be established where lawful.

Material expectations should be disclosed beforehand.

57. QUIET HOURS

Hosts may establish reasonable quiet hours.

58. PRAYER OR TEMPLE HOURS

Where bells, chanting, music, worship, farm activity, or other regular sounds occur early or late, Hosts should disclose them where likely to materially affect a guest’s stay.

59. FARM NOISE

Farm stays may involve tractors, animals, irrigation, workers, or other ordinary agricultural activity.

Significant expected conditions should be disclosed.

60. NEIGHBORHOOD NOISE

A Host should not advertise a property as unusually quiet where the Host knows that persistent major noise materially contradicts that description.

61. PROPERTY ADDRESS

Daivavarna may permit Hosts to control when the full Accommodation address becomes visible to Customers, subject to Marketplace functionality and safety needs.

62. APPROXIMATE LOCATION

Before booking, Daivavarna may display an approximate area, neighborhood, town, city, or general location rather than the exact private address.

63. EXACT ADDRESS AFTER BOOKING

Daivavarna may allow the exact address to be disclosed after a confirmed booking or at another appropriate stage.

64. HOST CONTACT INFORMATION

Host contact information may be displayed, partially hidden, or released at particular stages depending upon the applicable booking model and Daivavarna functionality.

65. PRIVACY OF PRIVATE HOMES

Hosts offering private residences should avoid publicly displaying unnecessary Personal Information.

66. ACCURATE LOCATION

Even where the exact public address is hidden, the Host must provide Daivavarna with accurate location information where requested.

67. FALSE LOCATION CLAIMS

A Host shall not materially misrepresent:

city;

neighborhood;

distance;

proximity to temples;

transportation access;

or another location characteristic.

68. DISTANCE CLAIMS

Claims such as “walking distance,” “five minutes from the temple,” or similar should have a reasonable basis.

69. MAP INFORMATION

Where map pins or approximate locations are displayed, Hosts should provide accurate information sufficient for appropriate geolocation.

70. TRANSPORTATION

Hosts may provide information concerning:

public transport;

parking;

taxi access;

airport access;

train stations;

or other transportation.

Such information should not be knowingly outdated or misleading.

71. PARKING

The Listing should disclose whether parking is:

included;

street parking;

paid;

limited;

off-site;

or unavailable

where parking is material.

72. EV CHARGING

Hosts shall not advertise electric-vehicle charging unless an appropriate facility is actually available and lawful.

Electrical Product restrictions applicable to Marketplace Product sales do not prohibit lawful building electrical infrastructure.

73. ACCESS ROADS

Farm stays and rural Accommodations should disclose materially difficult access conditions, such as:

unpaved roads;

seasonal access;

steep roads;

four-wheel-drive requirements;

or walking access.

74. STAIRS

Material stair access should be disclosed where relevant.

75. ELEVATORS

A property shall not be described as elevator-accessible where no usable elevator is available.

76. ACCESSIBILITY

Hosts must comply with applicable accessibility laws.

Where specific accessibility features are advertised, they must be accurate.

77. ACCESSIBLE FEATURES

Claims concerning:

wheelchair access;

step-free entry;

accessible bathrooms;

grab bars;

accessible parking;

or similar features

must have a reasonable factual basis.

78. NO IMPLIED CERTIFICATION

A Host shall not imply that Daivavarna has independently certified a property as disability-accessible unless Daivavarna expressly provides such certification.

79. PROPERTY SAFETY

The Host is responsible for maintaining the Accommodation in a reasonably safe condition for the represented use.

80. BUILDING SAFETY

Hosts must comply with applicable:

building;

fire;

occupancy;

electrical;

gas;

structural;

and lodging safety requirements.

81. SMOKE ALARMS

Where smoke alarms are required by Applicable Law, Hosts must provide and maintain them.

Daivavarna may require smoke alarms as a Marketplace condition even where local law provides a lesser requirement.

82. CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS

Where carbon-monoxide detection is required or reasonably appropriate because of fuel-burning appliances or attached garages, Hosts must comply with applicable requirements.

83. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Hosts must maintain required fire extinguishers or other fire-safety equipment.

Daivavarna may establish additional minimum requirements.

84. EMERGENCY EXITS

Guest sleeping areas must have lawful and reasonably usable emergency exits where required.

85. LOCKED EXITS

Emergency exits shall not be blocked or unlawfully locked during guest occupancy.

86. FIRE ESCAPES

Fire escapes or evacuation routes must be maintained where required.

87. OPEN FLAME

Temples, ashrams, devotional households, and retreats may regularly use:

diyas;

candles;

incense;

camphor;

or other flame-based devotional items.

Hosts remain responsible for appropriate fire safety.

88. GUEST FLAME USE

Hosts may restrict Customer use of candles, diyas, incense, cooking flame, or other open-flame Products.

Such rules should be disclosed where material.

89. INCENSE

Hosts should disclose regular substantial incense use where it may materially affect guests with respiratory sensitivities.

90. ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Building electrical systems and appliances provided to guests must comply with Applicable Law and be maintained reasonably safely.

Daivavarna’s prohibition on selling electrical Products at launch does not prohibit ordinary lawful electrical fixtures and appliances used within Accommodation.

91. GAS SAFETY

Properties with gas appliances must comply with applicable installation, inspection, ventilation, and maintenance requirements.

92. HEATING

Hosts must accurately describe material heating limitations.

A property shall not be advertised as heated accommodation where adequate heating is not reasonably available in conditions where it is expected or legally required.

93. AIR CONDITIONING

A Listing shall not state that air conditioning is provided where no functional air conditioning is available.

94. FANS

Where only fans or natural ventilation are provided, the Listing should not imply full air conditioning.

95. HOT WATER

Where hot water availability is materially limited by time, capacity, solar conditions, or another factor, the Host should disclose that limitation.

96. DRINKING WATER

Where the Host provides drinking water, the water should be appropriate for that represented use.

97. WATER SUPPLY LIMITATIONS

Rural or farm stays should disclose material water-supply limitations where relevant.

98. PRIVATE WELLS

Where water comes from a private well or similar source, the Host remains responsible for applicable water-safety requirements.

99. SANITATION

Guest areas must be maintained in reasonably sanitary condition.

100. BATHROOMS

Listings should accurately disclose whether bathrooms are:

private;

shared;

attached;

detached;

indoor;

or another configuration.

101. TOILET FACILITIES

Where unusual sanitation systems, composting toilets, shared toilets, or other non-standard arrangements are used, they should be disclosed where material.

102. SEWAGE AND SEPTIC SYSTEMS

Hosts remain responsible for lawful and safe wastewater systems.

103. CLEANLINESS

The Accommodation should be reasonably cleaned before guest arrival.

104. BEDDING

Bedding provided to guests should be reasonably clean.

105. LINENS

Listings should state where guests are expected to bring their own:

sheets;

towels;

blankets;

or other linens.

106. PESTS

Hosts should take reasonable measures against:

bedbugs;

rodents;

cockroaches;

fleas;

or other serious pest infestations.

107. RURAL INSECTS

Normal rural insects, geckos, wildlife, or similar natural conditions may occur in farm or tropical stays and are not necessarily defects.

Material or unusual conditions should nevertheless be disclosed where appropriate.

108. BEDBUGS

A Host who knows or reasonably should know of an active bedbug infestation must not knowingly continue accepting guests without appropriate remediation.

109. MOLD

Known serious mold conditions presenting health or habitability concerns must not be concealed.

110. STRUCTURAL HAZARDS

Hosts shall not knowingly offer rooms with dangerous:

floors;

ceilings;

balconies;

stairs;

railings;

walls;

or other structural conditions.

111. BALCONIES

Balconies or elevated areas must comply with applicable safety requirements.

112. WINDOWS

Windows in guest spaces should be reasonably maintained and comply with applicable safety requirements.

113. POOLS

Properties with swimming pools may require additional safety measures, disclosures, permits, fencing, supervision rules, or insurance.

114. PONDS AND NATURAL WATER

Farm stays or retreats with ponds, rivers, wells, lakes, streams, or other open water should disclose material hazards where guests have access.

115. WELLS

Open wells or similar hazards should be appropriately secured or restricted.

116. FARM EQUIPMENT

Guests should not be given unsafe access to tractors, machinery, pesticides, sharp tools, or other farm equipment without appropriate controls.

117. ANIMALS AND FARM SAFETY

Hosts should provide reasonable safety instructions where guests may interact with large animals or livestock.

118. RIDING AND ANIMAL ACTIVITIES

Horse riding, animal tours, farm work, or similar activities may constitute separate Services or Events and may require additional approval, waivers, insurance, or safety requirements.

119. SECURITY

Hosts should take reasonable measures to provide secure guest Accommodation appropriate to the property type.

120. DOOR LOCKS

Private guest rooms or entire-property Accommodations should have appropriate locking arrangements where reasonably expected and legally required.

121. KEY MANAGEMENT

Hosts must manage guest keys, access cards, or codes responsibly.

122. ACCESS CODES

Access codes should be changed or managed appropriately where security requires.

123. UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY

Hosts shall not enter private guest spaces during the booked stay without a legitimate reason, reasonable notice where practicable, or Customer permission except in emergencies or as otherwise permitted by law.

124. SHARED-HOME ENTRY

In Host-occupied homes, the Listing should make clear which spaces remain Host-accessible.

125. SECURITY CAMERAS

Cameras or recording devices must comply with Applicable Law and Daivavarna requirements.

126. CAMERA DISCLOSURE

Hosts must disclose exterior or permitted common-area cameras where Daivavarna or Applicable Law requires such disclosure.

127. PRIVATE-AREA CAMERAS

Hidden or undisclosed cameras in areas where guests reasonably expect privacy are prohibited.

This includes areas such as:

bedrooms;

bathrooms;

changing areas;

or similar private spaces.

128. AUDIO RECORDING

Audio recording can be subject to stricter legal requirements.

Hosts are responsible for obtaining legally required consent and complying with Daivavarna privacy rules.

129. SMART DEVICES

Hosts should disclose material recording or monitoring capabilities of smart devices where required.

130. GUEST PRIVACY

Hosts must respect Customer privacy.

Information obtained through Accommodation bookings shall not be used for unrelated surveillance, harassment, or commercial exploitation.

131. CUSTOMER IDENTITY DOCUMENTS

Hosts may request identification where lawful and reasonably necessary.

Some jurisdictions may require guest registration or identity reporting.

132. ID DOCUMENT SECURITY

Hosts must protect identity documents and copies against unauthorized use or disclosure.

133. NO UNNECESSARY ID COLLECTION

Hosts should not collect identity documents beyond what is reasonably necessary for lawful Accommodation operations.

134. GOVERNMENT GUEST REGISTRATION

Where law requires guest details to be recorded or reported to authorities, the Host is responsible for compliance.

135. INTERNATIONAL GUESTS

Hosts may be subject to additional requirements when accommodating foreign nationals.

136. VISA RESPONSIBILITY

Daivavarna and the Host do not guarantee that a Customer will receive a visa, immigration permission, or entry authorization.

Guests remain responsible for required travel documentation.

137. INVITATION LETTERS

Hosts shall not issue fraudulent invitation letters, false residency statements, false booking confirmations, or other documents intended to mislead immigration authorities.

138. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Customers remain responsible for passports, visas, vaccinations where applicable, transportation, insurance, and other travel requirements.

139. NO TRAVEL-AGENCY GUARANTEE

Unless Daivavarna expressly provides a separately regulated travel service, Accommodation Listings do not make Daivavarna a travel agency or guarantee transportation or entry into a destination.

140. CHECK-IN

Hosts must clearly disclose the standard check-in window.

141. CHECK-OUT

Hosts must clearly disclose the standard check-out time.

142. EARLY CHECK-IN

Early check-in may be offered where available.

It should not be represented as guaranteed unless confirmed.

143. LATE CHECK-OUT

Late check-out may be offered subject to availability or additional charges where disclosed.

144. SELF CHECK-IN

Self check-in procedures should be reasonably secure and understandable.

145. IN-PERSON CHECK-IN

Where the Host requires in-person check-in, that requirement should be disclosed where material.

146. LATE ARRIVAL

Hosts should disclose material limitations concerning late-night arrival.

147. CURFEWS

Temples, ashrams, guesthouses, or private households may maintain entry curfews.

A material curfew must be disclosed before booking.

148. GATE CLOSURE

Where gates are locked during particular hours, guests should receive clear instructions.

149. HOUSE RULES

Hosts may establish reasonable house rules.

House rules should be available before booking where they materially affect the stay.

150. MATERIAL HOUSE RULES

House rules may address:

smoking;

alcohol;

food;

quiet hours;

visitors;

pets;

kitchen use;

dress;

temple conduct;

curfews;

children;

parking;

or other legitimate matters.

151. HOUSE RULES MUST BE LAWFUL

House rules cannot override Applicable Law or non-waivable Customer rights.

152. NEW RULES AFTER BOOKING

Hosts should not impose materially new restrictions after a confirmed booking unless required by:

law;

safety;

emergency conditions;

or Customer agreement.

153. VISITOR POLICIES

Hosts may limit unregistered visitors where reasonably necessary for:

safety;

occupancy;

privacy;

security;

or property rules.

154. PARTIES

Hosts may prohibit parties, events, or large gatherings.

155. EVENTS AT ACCOMMODATIONS

A Customer shall not use an Accommodation for an Event exceeding the disclosed or lawful use without Host authorization.

Hosts offering organized Events may require Events category approval.

156. COMMERCIAL USE

Customers may not use Accommodation for undisclosed commercial filming, sales, meetings, workshops, or another commercial activity where Host approval is required.

157. ILLEGAL ACTIVITY

Customers and Hosts shall not use Accommodation for illegal activity.

158. PROHIBITED PRODUCTS OR SERVICES

Accommodation Listings shall not be used to facilitate prohibited Products, Services, or activities under Daivavarna Marketplace Policies.

159. WEAPONS

Hosts may establish lawful property rules concerning weapons.

Daivavarna’s Prohibited and Restricted Products Policy remains applicable to Marketplace transactions.

160. PROPERTY DAMAGE

Customers may be responsible for damage caused by them or persons for whom they are responsible, subject to Applicable Law and Marketplace Policies.

161. NORMAL WEAR

Guests should not be charged for ordinary reasonable wear resulting from normal use.

162. DAMAGE EVIDENCE

Hosts claiming material guest damage should maintain reasonable evidence.

Examples may include:

photographs;

repair estimates;

invoices;

messages;

or other relevant records.

163. PRE-EXISTING DAMAGE

Hosts shall not charge Customers for pre-existing damage.

164. SECURITY DEPOSITS

Where security deposits are permitted, the amount and material conditions must be clearly disclosed before booking.

165. DIRECT SECURITY DEPOSITS

Where a Host collects a security deposit directly, the Host remains responsible for lawful handling, accounting, deductions, and return of the deposit.

166. DAIVAVARNA SECURITY-DEPOSIT FUNCTIONALITY

If Daivavarna later provides a security-deposit feature, applicable procedures will be governed by the displayed booking terms and Marketplace Policies.

167. DEPOSIT DEDUCTIONS

Security-deposit deductions must not be fabricated or inflated.

168. CLEANING FEES

Mandatory cleaning fees should be disclosed before booking.

169. EXTRA CLEANING

Additional post-stay charges for extraordinary cleaning may be permitted where supported by the booking terms and reasonable evidence.

170. ORDINARY CLEANING

Guests should not be subjected to undisclosed extraordinary charges for routine turnover cleaning where the normal cleaning fee already covers such work.

171. TAXES

Hosts are responsible for applicable Accommodation taxes except where Daivavarna is legally required to collect or remit them.

172. LODGING TAXES

Potential taxes may include:

occupancy taxes;

hotel taxes;

tourism taxes;

sales taxes;

value-added taxes;

or similar charges.

173. TAX DISCLOSURE

Where a tax or mandatory governmental fee is collected directly by the Host, it should be disclosed as required by Applicable Law.

174. DIRECT BOOKING MODEL

Daivavarna may permit a model in which Customers discover the Accommodation through Daivavarna but complete booking and payment directly with the Host.

175. HOST RESPONSIBILITY FOR DIRECT BOOKINGS

For Direct Bookings, the Host remains responsible for:

booking confirmation;

payment collection;

receipts;

taxes;

security deposits;

cancellations;

refunds;

Customer communication;

and lawful transaction handling.

176. DAIVAVARNA CANNOT DIRECTLY REVERSE DIRECT PAYMENTS

Where payment is made directly to the Host outside Daivavarna’s payment system, Daivavarna generally cannot directly retrieve or reverse that payment.

Daivavarna may nevertheless investigate the Host’s conduct and enforce Marketplace Policies.

177. DIRECT BOOKING CONTACT INFORMATION

Daivavarna may permit contact details to be disclosed according to the Host’s chosen and approved booking model.

178. DAIVAVARNA-ASSISTED BOOKING

Daivavarna may later permit Customers to request or confirm Accommodation bookings through Marketplace functionality.

179. DAIVAVARNA-ASSISTED PAYMENT

Where Daivavarna processes Accommodation payments, the Fees and Vendor Payouts Policy applies.

180. ACCOMMODATION FEES

Daivavarna may establish:

listing fees;

Host subscription fees;

booking fees;

transaction fees;

payment-processing costs;

or another fee structure

through the applicable Fee Schedule.

No particular percentage or fixed amount is established by these Supplemental Terms unless expressly stated in the Fee Schedule.

181. PAYMENT-PROCESSING COSTS

Card, payment processor, foreign-exchange, cross-border, payout, chargeback, refund, or similar costs may be allocated according to the Fees and Vendor Payouts Policy.

182. ACCOMMODATION PAYOUT RELEASE

Where Daivavarna processes Accommodation payments, the applicable payout-release point will be established in the Fees and Vendor Payouts Policy, Fee Schedule, Host plan, or booking terms.

It may depend upon factors such as:

check-in;

stay commencement;

stay completion;

Customer protection periods;

risk;

or another disclosed event.

183. NO ESCROW REPRESENTATION

Unless expressly supported and legally structured as such, Hosts shall not describe Daivavarna payment processing as legal escrow.

184. BOOKING REQUESTS

Where booking requests are used, Hosts should accept or decline within a reasonable period.

185. INSTANT BOOKING

If Daivavarna later enables instant booking, Hosts choosing that feature must maintain reasonably accurate availability.

186. CALENDAR ACCURACY

Hosts should keep Accommodation availability reasonably current.

187. DOUBLE BOOKINGS

Hosts must not knowingly accept conflicting reservations for the same Accommodation period where both cannot be honored.

188. EXTERNAL CALENDARS

Hosts using multiple booking platforms remain responsible for preventing avoidable double bookings.

189. OVERBOOKING

Commercial overbooking practices inconsistent with the confirmed Accommodation offered may result in Marketplace enforcement.

190. SUBSTITUTE ACCOMMODATION

A Host shall not relocate a Customer to a materially different property without Customer agreement except where reasonably necessary because of an emergency and handled in accordance with Applicable Law and Marketplace Policies.

191. MATERIAL PROPERTY SUBSTITUTION

A substitute property should not be represented as equivalent where it is materially inferior in:

location;

privacy;

capacity;

amenities;

or character.

192. HOST CANCELLATION

Hosts should not cancel confirmed reservations without legitimate reason.

Repeated avoidable Host cancellations may result in enforcement.

193. CUSTOMER CANCELLATION

Customer cancellation rights are governed by:

the displayed cancellation policy;

Returns, Refunds and Cancellation Policy;

the applicable booking model;

and Applicable Law.

194. CANCELLATION POLICY OPTIONS

Daivavarna may establish standardized Accommodation cancellation options.

Hosts may be permitted to choose from approved Marketplace options rather than creating unrestricted cancellation rules.

195. MORE GENEROUS HOST POLICIES

Hosts may generally provide more generous cancellation terms where supported.

196. NONREFUNDABLE RATES

Where Daivavarna permits nonrefundable Accommodation rates, the condition must be prominently disclosed before booking and remain subject to mandatory rights under Applicable Law.

197. CANCELLATION FOR HOST BREACH

A Host cannot rely upon a strict cancellation policy to retain payment where the Host materially fails to provide the Accommodation purchased.

198. PROPERTY UNAVAILABLE

Where the booked Accommodation becomes unavailable through the Host’s fault, an appropriate refund or accepted alternative should be provided.

199. UNSAFE PROPERTY

A Customer may be entitled to appropriate remedies where the Accommodation presents a serious undisclosed safety or habitability problem.

200. MATERIALLY MISDESCRIBED PROPERTY

A Customer may qualify for a remedy where the actual Accommodation materially differs from the Listing.

201. EXAMPLES OF MATERIAL MISDESCRIPTION

Examples may include:

wrong property;

substantially different room;

undisclosed shared room instead of private room;

missing essential represented amenities;

materially false location;

unsafe occupancy;

or another substantial discrepancy.

202. MINOR DIFFERENCES

Minor decorative changes, furniture rearrangement, or other immaterial differences do not automatically entitle a Customer to a full refund.

203. CUSTOMER FAILURE TO READ DISCLOSED RULES

A Customer is not automatically entitled to a refund merely because the Customer overlooked a clearly disclosed material house rule.

Mandatory legal rights remain unaffected.

204. EARLY DEPARTURE

Refund rights for voluntary early departure depend upon:

the booking terms;

reason for departure;

Host conduct;

property condition;

and Applicable Law.

205. SAFETY-BASED EARLY DEPARTURE

Serious undisclosed safety concerns may support an appropriate remedy.

206. AMENITY FAILURE

Where a material advertised amenity becomes unavailable, the appropriate remedy depends upon:

importance of the amenity;

duration of failure;

Host response;

and circumstances.

207. INTERNET

A Host advertising Wi-Fi or internet access should provide it as represented, subject to ordinary outages beyond reasonable control.

208. INTERNET SPEED CLAIMS

Specific speed claims should have a reasonable basis.

209. POWER OUTAGES

Hosts are not automatically responsible for utility outages outside their reasonable control.

Known frequent or prolonged limitations should be disclosed where materially relevant.

210. BACKUP POWER

A Host shall not advertise backup power unless it is actually available.

211. WATER OUTAGES

Temporary municipal or infrastructure outages may occur.

Hosts should communicate material known outages promptly.

212. CONSTRUCTION

Known major construction likely to materially affect the Customer’s stay should be disclosed where reasonably foreseeable.

213. NATURAL CONDITIONS

Rural, farm, forest, mountain, coastal, or remote Accommodations may involve natural conditions not present in urban hotels.

Accurate disclosure is encouraged.

214. WEATHER

Hosts do not control ordinary weather.

A Customer is not automatically entitled to a refund solely because weather is unfavorable unless the booking terms, law, or exceptional circumstances provide otherwise.

215. NATURAL DISASTERS

Serious natural disasters, evacuation orders, or legally imposed closures may trigger special cancellation treatment under Marketplace Policies or Applicable Law.

216. GOVERNMENT CLOSURES

Where authorities prohibit use of the Accommodation, the Host must comply.

217. FORCE MAJEURE

Events outside reasonable control are governed by the General Vendor Terms, applicable booking rules, and Applicable Law.

218. CUSTOMER CONDUCT

Customers must behave reasonably and comply with lawful property rules.

219. PROPERTY DAMAGE BY CUSTOMER

Customers may be held responsible for material damage caused through intentional misconduct or negligence, subject to Applicable Law.

220. THEFT

Theft from the Host or other guests is prohibited.

221. HOST THEFT

Hosts shall not unlawfully take, retain, or interfere with Customer property.

222. LOST PROPERTY

Hosts should make reasonable efforts to manage Customer items found after departure.

223. RETURN SHIPPING FOR LOST PROPERTY

Customers may be responsible for reasonable return-shipping costs for lost property, unless the circumstances indicate Host responsibility.

224. UNCLAIMED PROPERTY

Handling of property left unclaimed is governed by Applicable Law.

225. CUSTOMER BELONGINGS

Hosts are not automatically insurers of all Customer belongings.

Applicable law, negligence, insurance, and booking terms determine responsibility for loss.

226. SAFES

Where a room safe or secure storage is advertised, it should be available as represented.

227. HOST INSURANCE

Hosts must maintain insurance required by Applicable Law.

Daivavarna may require additional Host insurance based upon property type or Marketplace operations.

228. PROPERTY INSURANCE

Hosts are responsible for determining whether their property insurance permits paying guests or short-term Accommodation activity.

229. LIABILITY INSURANCE

Daivavarna may require or recommend commercial general liability or Host liability insurance.

230. FALSE INSURANCE CLAIMS

A Host shall not falsely represent that the property is insured.

231. DAIVAVARNA DOES NOT PROVIDE INSURANCE UNLESS EXPRESSLY STATED

Marketplace participation does not automatically provide Host or Customer insurance.

Any protection program offered by Daivavarna will be governed by its specific published terms.

232. FOOD AND BEVERAGE SALES

Where Hosts separately sell packaged or prepared food through Daivavarna, applicable Sattvic Foods requirements may apply.

233. FARM PRODUCTS

Farm Hosts selling produce or farm Products may require Natural / Organic Farm category approval.

234. CLASSES DURING A STAY

Hosts offering paid Classes must comply with Classes & Teachers Supplemental Vendor Terms where applicable.

235. AYURVEDA SERVICES DURING A STAY

Ayurveda consultations or treatments offered at an Accommodation require applicable Practitioner and Product approvals.

236. ASTROLOGY SERVICES DURING A STAY

Professional astrology consultations offered during an Accommodation stay require applicable Astrology approval.

237. EVENTS DURING A STAY

Retreats, festivals, conferences, weddings, or organized gatherings may require Events category approval.

238. BUNDLED ACCOMMODATION AND EVENTS

Where lodging is bundled with an Event or retreat, the Host or organizer must accurately describe:

Accommodation;

Event access;

meals;

transportation;

Services;

and other included components.

239. BUNDLED PRICING

Mandatory bundled charges should be disclosed before booking.

240. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Airport pickup, station pickup, local transportation, or tours may constitute separate Services.

Hosts offering them remain responsible for applicable transportation licensing, vehicle safety, insurance, and legal requirements.

241. NO UNLICENSED COMMERCIAL TRANSPORTATION

A Host shall not provide regulated commercial passenger transportation without required authorization.

242. TOURS

Guided tours or pilgrimage Services may require separate Service or Event approval.

243. LOCAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Hosts may recommend temples, restaurants, shops, farms, or local Services.

A recommendation does not imply Daivavarna approval unless the business is independently approved or listed.

244. PAID REFERRALS

Material paid referral relationships may require disclosure where necessary to avoid misleading Customers.

245. HOST REVIEWS

Customers may review Accommodations under the Reviews and Community Content Policy.

246. REVIEW MANIPULATION

Hosts shall not:

buy reviews;

create fake guests;

review their own properties;

condition legitimate refunds on positive reviews;

or threaten guests concerning reviews.

247. REVIEW RETALIATION

A Host shall not retaliate against a Customer merely for leaving legitimate negative feedback.

248. CUSTOMER REVIEWS OF TRADITIONAL ENVIRONMENTS

A Customer may truthfully review aspects of a temple, farm, devotional household, or traditional stay.

Reasonable differences in personal preference do not automatically establish Host misconduct.

249. HOST RESPONSES

Hosts may professionally respond to reviews.

Customer private or sensitive information should not be exposed in public review responses.

250. CUSTOMER PERSONAL INFORMATION

Hosts may receive:

names;

addresses;

phone numbers;

travel information;

identity details;

or other Personal Information.

Such information must be handled in accordance with Applicable Law and Daivavarna privacy requirements.

251. NO SALE OF GUEST DATA

Hosts shall not sell Customer Personal Information to unrelated marketers or data brokers.

252. MARKETING TO FORMER GUESTS

Marketing communications must comply with Applicable Law.

253. GUEST LIST CONFIDENTIALITY

Temples, ashrams, retreat centers, or other Hosts shall not publicly expose guest lists without an appropriate basis.

254. RELIGIOUS INFORMATION

Information revealing a Customer’s religious activities or participation may be sensitive and should be handled appropriately.

255. CUSTOMER SAFETY COMPLAINTS

Daivavarna may investigate reports involving:

unsafe property conditions;

hidden cameras;

harassment;

fraud;

theft;

serious cleanliness issues;

false listings;

illegal Accommodation operations;

or other substantial concerns.

256. HOST COOPERATION

Hosts must reasonably cooperate with legitimate Marketplace investigations.

257. DOCUMENTATION

Daivavarna may request:

licenses;

permits;

insurance;

ownership or authorization evidence;

property photographs;

safety records;

tax registration;

inspection records;

or other reasonable documentation.

258. FALSE DOCUMENTATION

Forged licenses, fabricated insurance, false ownership records, altered permits, fake inspection records, or other fraudulent documents are prohibited.

259. SAFETY VERIFICATION

Daivavarna may request evidence that material safety measures are present.

Marketplace review does not substitute for governmental inspection.

260. PROPERTY INSPECTIONS

Where lawful and operationally appropriate, Daivavarna may require:

third-party inspection;

video verification;

photographic verification;

or other reasonable property review.

261. NO DAIVAVARNA SAFETY CERTIFICATION

Approval of an Accommodation does not constitute a guarantee that Daivavarna has independently inspected every condition or certified the property as safe.

262. HOST RESPONSIBILITY REMAINS PRIMARY

The Host remains primarily responsible for:

property safety;

legality;

cleanliness;

maintenance;

guest communication;

and performance of the Accommodation booking.

263. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY

Customers remain responsible for:

reading the Listing;

reviewing house rules;

providing accurate guest information;

respecting occupancy limits;

following lawful safety instructions;

and complying with applicable law.

264. EMERGENCIES

Hosts should provide appropriate emergency information where reasonably necessary.

265. EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Hosts may provide local emergency contact information where useful, especially for international or remote guests.

266. MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

Hosts are not healthcare providers merely because they provide Accommodation.

Serious medical emergencies should be handled through appropriate emergency or healthcare services.

267. FIRST-AID KITS

Daivavarna may require or recommend reasonable first-aid supplies depending upon Accommodation type.

268. REMOTE PROPERTIES

Remote farm, mountain, forest, or retreat properties should disclose material limitations concerning:

emergency access;

mobile coverage;

internet;

medical facilities;

or transportation

where reasonably relevant.

269. MOBILE SIGNAL

A property shall not claim reliable mobile coverage where the Host knows that service is materially unavailable.

270. INTERNET-FREE OR DIGITAL-DETox STAYS

A Host may intentionally offer an internet-free or technology-limited stay.

That limitation should be disclosed clearly.

271. ENVIRONMENTAL CLAIMS

Claims such as:

eco-friendly;

sustainable;

off-grid;

zero waste;

solar powered;

organic farm stay;

natural building;

or regenerative property

must have a reasonable factual basis.

272. OFF-GRID CLAIMS

An Accommodation described as off-grid should accurately disclose material practical implications for:

power;

water;

toilets;

heating;

cooling;

or connectivity.

273. SOLAR CLAIMS

A Host shall not describe the property as solar-powered if the claim materially exaggerates actual energy use.

274. NATURAL BUILDING CLAIMS

Claims concerning:

mud construction;

cob;

adobe;

stone;

timber;

bamboo;

or other natural-building methods

must be materially accurate.

275. ORGANIC FARM STAY CLAIMS

A Host shall not describe a farm stay as Certified Organic unless applicable certification actually exists.

Natural farming and certified organic farming are distinct.

276. ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITATIONS

Sustainable or natural-living properties may have different expectations regarding:

water use;

laundry;

heating;

cooling;

waste;

or energy.

Material guest obligations should be disclosed.

277. WASTE MANAGEMENT

Hosts must manage waste lawfully and hygienically.

278. COMPOSTING

Properties using composting systems should operate them safely and lawfully.

279. RECYCLING CLAIMS

Hosts shall not advertise recycling or zero-waste systems that materially do not exist.

280. ANIMAL WELFARE CLAIMS

Farm stays making claims concerning cow protection, animal care, rescue, or ethical treatment must have a reasonable factual basis.

281. NO SLAUGHTER-BASED MARKETPLACE ACTIVITIES

Daivavarna’s broader Marketplace restrictions remain applicable to Accommodation-related commercial activity.

282. PROHIBITED ACCOMMODATIONS

Daivavarna may prohibit Accommodations associated principally with:

illegal activity;

sexual exploitation;

trafficking;

unsafe lodging;

fraud;

unlawful discrimination;

prohibited adult commercial activity;

or other conduct inconsistent with Marketplace Policies.

283. HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Human trafficking, forced labor, sexual exploitation, or facilitation of such activity is prohibited.

Credible serious concerns may result in immediate enforcement and appropriate legal cooperation.

284. EXPLOITATION OF MINORS

Accommodation activity facilitating abuse or exploitation of minors is prohibited.

285. ILLEGAL SURVEILLANCE

Accommodation shall not be used for unlawful surveillance or privacy abuse.

286. DISCRIMINATION

Hosts must comply with Applicable Law concerning discrimination in lodging.

Daivavarna’s curated devotional or traditional purpose does not authorize unlawful discrimination.

287. RELIGIOUS ENVIRONMENT DISCLOSURE

A Host may accurately describe a property as:

devotional;

ashram-based;

temple-associated;

Sattvic;

vegetarian;

pilgrimage-oriented;

or traditionally operated.

Accurate description of the environment is distinct from unlawful discriminatory conduct.

288. GENDER-SPECIFIC SHARED LODGING

Gender-specific dormitories, monastic facilities, or other shared arrangements may be permitted where lawful and appropriate.

The Listing must clearly disclose the arrangement.

289. FAMILY OR COMMUNITY ACCOMMODATION RULES

Hosts may establish lawful occupancy or behavioral rules appropriate to communal or traditional living environments.

290. CUSTOMER COMPLAINT RESOLUTION

Hosts should make reasonable efforts to address legitimate concerns during the stay where practicable.

291. OPPORTUNITY TO CORRECT

For correctable minor issues, a Customer should ordinarily give the Host a reasonable opportunity to address the problem where doing so is safe and practical.

Serious safety concerns do not require a Customer to remain in unsafe Accommodation merely to permit correction.

292. EVIDENCE OF PROPERTY CONDITION

Daivavarna may consider:

photographs;

videos;

Host communications;

Customer communications;

inspection records;

and other evidence in disputes.

293. FALSE CUSTOMER CLAIMS

Customers must not fabricate damage, safety issues, or property conditions in order to obtain improper refunds.

294. FALSE HOST CLAIMS

Hosts must not fabricate Customer misconduct or property damage to avoid refunds or collect charges.

295. DIRECT-BOOKING DISPUTE MEDIATION

For Direct Bookings, Daivavarna may communicate with Host and Customer and take Marketplace enforcement action even though it may not control the payment.

296. DAIVAVARNA-PROCESSED BOOKING DISPUTES

For Daivavarna-Processed bookings, Daivavarna may determine appropriate payment adjustments or refunds under Marketplace Policies.

297. CHARGEBACKS

Chargebacks involving Daivavarna-Processed Accommodation payments are governed by the Fees and Vendor Payouts Policy.

298. PAYMENT HOLDS

Daivavarna may hold Accommodation proceeds where reasonably permitted because of:

fraud;

booking disputes;

chargebacks;

safety incidents;

government action;

or other risks described in Marketplace Policies.

299. HOST NEGATIVE BALANCES

Qualifying refunds, chargebacks, adjustments, or other amounts owed may be recovered as permitted by the Fees and Vendor Payouts Policy.

300. NO TENANCY REPRESENTATION

A Host shall not assume that calling an arrangement a short-term Accommodation prevents tenancy, lodging, residence, or occupancy laws from applying.

The legal status of an extended stay is determined by Applicable Law.

301. LONGER STAYS

Longer stays may create different:

tenant rights;

registration requirements;

tax rules;

lease obligations;

or eviction procedures.

Hosts remain responsible for Applicable Law.

302. EVICTION AND REMOVAL

Hosts shall not unlawfully remove guests or their belongings.

Any required eviction or removal process must comply with Applicable Law.

303. CUSTOMER OVERSTAY

Hosts must handle guest overstays in accordance with Applicable Law.

304. EXTENSIONS

Stay extensions should be agreed before the original booking expires where reasonably practicable.

305. PRICE FOR EXTENSIONS

The Host should disclose the applicable extension price before the Customer commits.

306. MONTHLY OR EXTENDED STAYS

Daivavarna may establish separate terms for extended Accommodation arrangements in the future.

307. HOST TRANSFER OF PROPERTY

If the Accommodation is sold or management changes before a confirmed stay, the Host remains responsible for ensuring that confirmed bookings are properly handled or refunded as applicable.

308. PROPERTY CLOSURE

Hosts must promptly stop accepting reservations when a property is no longer lawfully or practically available.

309. ACCOUNT SHARING

Host accounts must not be shared in a manner that allows an unauthorized person to manage Listings deceptively.

310. PROPERTY MANAGERS

Hosts may use property managers where accurately disclosed or authorized.

311. CO-HOSTS

Daivavarna may permit co-Hosts or authorized managers where supported.

The primary Host remains responsible under applicable Marketplace terms unless otherwise expressly provided.

312. HOST PROFILE

Host profile information must be materially accurate.

313. HOST PHOTOGRAPHS

A Host shall not use another person’s image to create a false Host identity.

314. IMPERSONATION

A Host shall not impersonate:

another property owner;

temple;

ashram;

organization;

hotel;

government authority;

or Daivavarna representative.

315. TEMPLE AFFILIATION CLAIMS

Claims that an Accommodation is:

temple-owned;

temple-operated;

official temple lodging;

or formally affiliated with a religious institution

must have a reasonable factual basis.

316. ASHRAM AFFILIATION CLAIMS

A Host shall not falsely describe a private commercial property as official ashram Accommodation.

317. FARM AFFILIATION CLAIMS

A property shall not be described as a genuine farm stay where no meaningful farm operation exists and the term is used deceptively.

318. COMMUNITY CLAIMS

Claims that Accommodation supports:

a village;

temple;

ashram;

farm;

charity;

community;

or artisan program

must have a reasonable factual basis.

319. CHARITABLE PROCEEDS

If a Host claims that booking revenue is donated to a charitable or religious organization, that claim must be truthful.

320. DONATION-BASED ACCOMMODATION

Donation-based stays may be permitted where lawful.

A supposedly voluntary donation must not conceal a mandatory undisclosed lodging price.

321. VOLUNTEER STAYS

Work-exchange or volunteer Accommodation arrangements may create labor, employment, immigration, insurance, and other legal issues.

Such arrangements may require separate Jobs, Services, or specialized Marketplace approval.

322. WORK EXCHANGE

Hosts shall not disguise required substantial labor as a casual guest obligation merely to avoid employment or compensation laws.

323. FARM VOLUNTEERS

Farm stays involving work exchange must comply with Applicable Law.

324. INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERS

Hosts shall not provide immigration or visa advice outside their lawful competence or falsely promise that a volunteer arrangement authorizes work in a country.

325. ACCOMMODATION AS PART OF EMPLOYMENT

Housing offered as part of employment may be governed by Jobs Supplemental Terms and applicable employment law.

326. DATA SECURITY

Hosts should use reasonable security measures for booking records and Personal Information.

327. PAYMENT SECURITY

Hosts collecting Direct Payments must use lawful and appropriately secure payment methods.

328. PAYMENT CARD INFORMATION

Hosts should not request full payment-card details through ordinary Daivavarna messages.

329. PHISHING

Hosts shall not send fraudulent payment links, impersonate Daivavarna, or attempt to steal Customer credentials.

330. FRAUDULENT LISTINGS

Fake Accommodation Listings created to collect deposits for nonexistent properties are prohibited.

331. ADVANCE-FEE FRAUD

Hosts shall not demand undisclosed or deceptive payments after enticing Customers with a false Accommodation price.

332. OFF-PLATFORM BOOKING

Where Direct Booking is an approved Daivavarna model, permitted off-platform communication or payment is not automatically circumvention.

However, Hosts shall not manipulate a Daivavarna-assisted booking structure solely to evade applicable fees.

333. FEE CIRCUMVENTION

Hosts must follow the payment and booking model assigned or selected for the Listing.

334. SHAM BOOKINGS

Fake bookings created to:

move unrelated money;

manufacture reviews;

launder funds;

or manipulate Marketplace metrics

are prohibited.

335. MONEY LAUNDERING

Accommodation Listings shall not be used to facilitate money laundering or other financial crime.

336. PRICE ACCURACY

The displayed base price must be accurate.

337. MANDATORY FEES

Mandatory fees should be disclosed before booking where required.

Potential fees may include:

cleaning;

service;

additional guest;

resort;

parking;

meal;

tax;

or other mandatory charges.

338. HIDDEN FEES

Hosts shall not impose substantial mandatory charges after booking that were not appropriately disclosed.

339. OPTIONAL FEES

Optional Services should be distinguishable from mandatory charges.

340. CURRENCY

Hosts should accurately identify the currency used where there is a risk of confusion.

341. INTERNATIONAL CURRENCY CONVERSION

Foreign-exchange rates and payment-processing conversion may affect the amount ultimately charged or received.

Applicable rules are governed by the Fees and Vendor Payouts Policy and payment provider terms.

342. REFUND CURRENCY

For Daivavarna-Processed Transactions, foreign-exchange differences may affect refunds as described in applicable payment terms.

343. PRICE DISCRIMINATION

Hosts must comply with Applicable Law concerning discriminatory pricing.

344. PROMOTIONAL PRICING

Discounts and promotions must not be based upon fabricated former prices.

345. LONG-STAY DISCOUNTS

Weekly, monthly, seasonal, pilgrimage, retreat, or extended-stay discounts may be offered where lawful.

346. FESTIVAL PRICING

Higher prices during festivals, pilgrimage seasons, or Events may be permitted where lawful and transparently disclosed.

347. PRICE GOUGING

Hosts must comply with Applicable Law concerning emergency price-gouging restrictions.

348. CUSTOMER COMMUNICATION

Hosts should reasonably respond to booking and stay-related questions.

349. PRE-BOOKING QUESTIONS

Customers may ask reasonable questions concerning:

room arrangement;

food;

parking;

location;

children;

religious environment;

accessibility;

or other material conditions.

Hosts should provide accurate responses.

350. NO UNLIMITED CONCIERGE OBLIGATION

Hosts are not required to provide unlimited travel planning or unrelated personal assistance merely because they provide Accommodation.

351. MATERIAL PRIVATE REPRESENTATIONS

Information supplied privately to a Customer concerning the property must not materially contradict the actual Accommodation.

352. EMERGENCY CONTACT

Hosts should provide an appropriate method for guests to report urgent property issues during the stay.

353. HOST AVAILABILITY

A Host need not be continuously present, but the Listing should not falsely imply on-site assistance if none is available.

354. REMOTE HOSTING

Remote Hosts should arrange appropriate access and support for property emergencies.

355. LANGUAGE

Hosts should accurately state languages in which they can reasonably communicate if such information is displayed.

356. AUTOMATED TRANSLATION

Automated translation may assist communication.

Host and Customer remain responsible for confirming material booking terms where translation ambiguity exists.

357. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Accommodation photographs, descriptions, logos, maps, guidebooks, and other Listing content must comply with the Intellectual Property Policy.

358. COPYING OTHER HOST LISTINGS

Hosts shall not copy another Host’s original photographs or substantial protected Listing content without authorization.

359. BRAND NAMES

A Host shall not falsely use a hotel, temple, ashram, retreat, or organization’s brand name to imply affiliation.

360. CUSTOMER CONTENT

Customer photographs or reviews may not be reused commercially outside permitted Marketplace use without sufficient rights.

361. HOST-GENERATED GUIDES

Local guidebooks or informational materials created by Hosts may be protected intellectual property.

362. CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS TO AUTHORITIES

Hosts shall not retaliate against Customers merely for making a good-faith safety or legal complaint to an appropriate authority.

363. GOVERNMENT COOPERATION

Hosts must comply with valid lawful regulatory or enforcement requirements.

364. MARKETPLACE ENFORCEMENT

Failure to comply with these Supplemental Terms may result in:

Listing correction;

property suspension;

documentation requests;

booking restrictions;

loss of Accommodation category approval;

payment holds where appropriate;

Customer refunds;

Host suspension;

or termination.

365. IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION

Daivavarna may take immediate action where credible evidence indicates:

a fake property;

hidden cameras;

human trafficking;

serious safety hazards;

violent misconduct;

sexual exploitation;

forged licensing;

theft;

serious fraud;

or another substantial Customer-safety risk.

366. SERIOUS HOST MISREPRESENTATION

Daivavarna may take stronger action where a Host intentionally:

lists a nonexistent property;

uses photographs of another property;

lies about private versus shared Accommodation;

fabricates temple or ashram affiliation;

hides severe safety conditions;

or repeatedly misrepresents essential property characteristics.

367. REPEATED VIOLATIONS

Repeated smaller violations may result in stronger Marketplace action.

368. GOOD-FAITH MINOR ERRORS

Minor good-faith errors may be corrected without severe enforcement where no material Customer harm or deception occurred.

369. NO GUARANTEE BY DAIVAVARNA

Daivavarna’s approval of an Accommodation does not constitute:

government licensing;

property inspection certification;

a guarantee of safety;

a guarantee of cleanliness;

a guarantee of Host conduct;

or a guarantee that the Accommodation will satisfy every Customer preference.

370. DAIVAVARNA’S MARKETPLACE ROLE

Daivavarna generally provides Marketplace discovery, communication, booking, payment, and related functionality as available.

The Host remains responsible for operating and providing the Accommodation.

371. NO PROPERTY OWNERSHIP BY DAIVAVARNA

Unless expressly stated for a particular property, Daivavarna does not own, lease, manage, or control Host properties merely because they appear on the Marketplace.

372. NO HOST EMPLOYMENT

Listing an Accommodation does not create employment, agency, partnership, or joint venture between the Host and Daivavarna except where expressly agreed.

373. CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP WITH HOST

The Accommodation arrangement is principally between the Host and Customer, subject to Daivavarna’s applicable Marketplace role and policies.

374. LOCAL LAW CONTROLS

Where Applicable Law provides mandatory lodging, consumer, tenancy, safety, refund, privacy, or other rights, those rights cannot be eliminated by these Supplemental Terms.

375. CROSS-CATEGORY APPROVAL

A Host may require separate approval for activities such as:

Events;

Classes;

food sales;

farm Products;

Ayurveda Services;

Astrology Services;

transportation;

or Jobs.

376. ACCOMMODATION DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY AUTHORIZE OTHER SERVICES

Approval of a property does not automatically approve every commercial activity conducted there.

377. CATEGORY MISCLASSIFICATION

A Host shall not use Accommodation Listings to avoid requirements applicable to Events, Services, Jobs, Classes, or Product sales.

378. MARKETPLACE RECLASSIFICATION

Daivavarna may require reclassification or additional approval where an Accommodation Listing principally operates as another type of Marketplace activity.

379. MARKETPLACE STANDARDS MAY EVOLVE

Daivavarna may develop additional Accommodation standards for:

temple stays;

ashrams;

farm stays;

retreat centers;

private homes;

guesthouses;

international properties;

longer stays;

or other subcategories.

380. CHANGES TO THESE SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS

Daivavarna may update these Accommodations Supplemental Vendor Terms as Marketplace functionality, Host standards, booking models, payment methods, safety practices, legal requirements, or operational experience evolves.

Material changes may require Host reacceptance.

381. CATEGORY TERMS VERSIONING

Daivavarna may maintain an electronic record identifying:

Host identity;

property or Accommodation category;

Category Terms Version;

acceptance date and time;

and other reasonable acceptance information.

Acceptance of Version 1.0 does not automatically constitute acceptance of a later materially revised version.

382. REACCEPTANCE AFTER MATERIAL CHANGES

Where these Supplemental Terms are materially revised, Daivavarna may require the Host to review and accept the updated version before:

creating a new Accommodation Listing;

editing an existing Listing;

accepting bookings;

or continuing to offer Accommodation through Daivavarna.

383. RELATIONSHIP TO FEES AND VENDOR PAYOUTS POLICY

Accommodation Hosts must comply with the booking and payment model applicable to their Listings.

This may include:

Direct Booking and Direct Payment;

Daivavarna-Assisted Booking;

Daivavarna-Processed Payment;

Host subscription fees;

listing fees;

transaction fees;

payment-processing costs;

refund adjustments;

payout requirements;

reserves;

or other disclosed financial conditions.

384. RELATIONSHIP TO RETURNS AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Accommodation cancellation, Host cancellation, failed stays, material misdescription, and qualifying refunds are subject to the Returns, Refunds and Cancellation Policy together with any specific Accommodation cancellation rules displayed at booking.

385. RELATIONSHIP TO GENERAL VENDOR TERMS

These Supplemental Terms supplement rather than replace the General Vendor Terms and Seller Agreement.

The Host must comply with both.

Where these Supplemental Terms establish a more specific Accommodation requirement, that requirement ordinarily governs the category-specific matter unless Applicable Law or another expressly controlling Marketplace rule provides otherwise.

386. CONTACT

Questions concerning Host approval, Accommodation classification, property requirements, Direct Booking, Daivavarna-assisted booking, safety, payment, or category requirements should be submitted before publication where the Host is uncertain.

Host Support: [Host Support Email]

Customer Support: [Customer Support Email]

Marketplace Compliance: [Compliance Email]

Safety: [Safety Email]

Privacy: [Privacy Email]

Legal: [Legal Email]

387. HOST CATEGORY ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By accepting these Accommodations Supplemental Vendor Terms, the Host confirms that the Host has reviewed and understands the property, safety, licensing, booking, payment, privacy, Customer-protection, and Marketplace requirements applicable to Accommodations offered through Daivavarna.

The Host represents that the Host owns, manages, leases, or otherwise has sufficient lawful authority to offer every Accommodation listed through the Host’s account and agrees not to list property without required permission.

The Host agrees to obtain and maintain any licenses, permits, registrations, zoning permissions, short-term rental approvals, tax registrations, insurance, inspections, building approvals, or other governmental or contractual authorization required for the Accommodation.

The Host agrees to maintain the property in a reasonably safe and sanitary condition and acknowledges that Daivavarna Marketplace approval does not substitute for governmental inspection or transfer responsibility for property safety to Daivavarna.

The Host agrees to accurately describe the Accommodation’s location, room type, privacy, shared spaces, occupancy, beds, bathrooms, amenities, food arrangements, house rules, devotional environment, accessibility, check-in, check-out, price, and other material characteristics.

The Host acknowledges that Daivavarna may permit exact addresses and Host contact information to remain hidden or partially hidden until an appropriate stage of the booking process and agrees to provide accurate property information to Daivavarna where required.

The Host agrees to disclose material devotional, dietary, behavioral, or communal expectations before booking, including significant rules concerning alcohol, meat, Sattvic food, temple conduct, curfews, dress, prayer schedules, shared living, or other conditions that would reasonably affect a Customer’s decision.

The Host agrees not to use undisclosed cameras or recording devices in bedrooms, bathrooms, changing areas, or other areas where guests reasonably expect privacy and agrees to comply with all applicable surveillance and recording laws.

The Host understands that Daivavarna may support both Direct Booking / Direct Payment and Daivavarna-Assisted Booking or Payment models.

Where the Customer pays the Host directly, the Host remains responsible for collecting payment, confirming the reservation, handling lawful cancellations and refunds, collecting or returning security deposits, issuing receipts where required, paying applicable taxes, and resolving external payment matters. Daivavarna generally cannot directly retrieve funds paid outside its system.

Where Daivavarna processes payment, the Host agrees to comply with the Fees and Vendor Payouts Policy, including applicable booking, payout-release, refund, payment-processing, reserve, chargeback, and adjustment requirements.

The Host understands that exact Daivavarna Accommodation fees, commissions, subscription charges, or payout-release timing will be governed by the applicable Fee Schedule, Host plan, booking terms, or Fees and Vendor Payouts Policy and are not established merely by these Supplemental Terms.

The Host agrees not to knowingly overbook, double-book, list nonexistent properties, use misleading property photographs, conceal materially shared Accommodation, fabricate temple, ashram, farm, or community affiliations, or impose substantial undisclosed mandatory charges.

The Host acknowledges that Accommodation approval does not automatically authorize the Host to provide Events, Classes, Ayurveda Services, Astrology Services, food sales, farm Product sales, transportation, employment, or other separately regulated or separately approved Marketplace activities.

The Host understands that Daivavarna may investigate serious Customer complaints, request documentation, temporarily suspend a property, restrict bookings, issue qualifying refunds for Daivavarna-Processed Transactions, remove Accommodation approval, or take other reasonable Marketplace action.

The Host agrees to comply with these Supplemental Terms, the General Vendor Terms and Seller Agreement, Marketplace Policies, Fees and Vendor Payouts Policy, Privacy requirements, and Applicable Law for so long as the Host offers Accommodations through Daivavarna.