Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using staythevillages.com (“the Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not use the Site.

2. Platform Description

staythevillages.com is a listing service that connects property owners in The Villages, Florida with prospective renters. We are not a property management company, real estate brokerage, or party to any lease agreement. Our role is limited to facilitating introductions between owners and renters.

3. Owner Listing Requirements

Property owners who list on staythevillages.com agree to the following:

• Proof of ownership required. You must be the legal owner of the property. Proof of ownership — such as a deed, property tax bill, or county property appraiser record — may be required before your listing is published.
• No property managers. Property management companies may not list on the platform. Listings are reserved for individual property owners only.
• For-sale disclosure. Properties that are actively listed for sale may not be listed for rent unless the sale status is clearly disclosed to prospective renters.
• No platform redirect. Inquiries generated through staythevillages.com must be handled directly between the owner and the renter. Owners may not redirect inquiries to Airbnb, VRBO, or other booking platforms for payment processing.

4. Renter Responsibilities

Renters agree to provide accurate personal information when submitting inquiries and to communicate directly with property owners. You are responsible for verifying property details, lease terms, and any other conditions before entering into an agreement with a property owner.

5. No Agency Relationship

staythevillages.com is not a party to any lease, rental agreement, or financial transaction between owners and renters. We do not act as an agent, broker, or representative for either party. All rental arrangements are made directly between the property owner and the renter.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site — including text, design, graphics, logos, and software — is the property of staythevillages.com or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on the Site without express written permission.

7. Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

The Site and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. staythevillages.com does not guarantee the accuracy of property listings, the condition of any property, or the outcome of any rental arrangement.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, staythevillages.com shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site or any transaction between owners and renters.

8. Modifications

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at [email protected].