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Terms of Service

Last Updated: March 8, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to UniPlace, a platform for university students to list and find sublet accommodations. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms").

2. Definitions

  • "UniPlace," "we," "us," or "our" refers to the owner and operator of the UniPlace platform.
  • "Service" refers to the UniPlace website and all services provided therein.
  • "User," "you," or "your" refers to any individual who accesses or uses the Service.
  • "Content" refers to all text, images, videos, and other materials posted on or through the Service.
  • "Listing" refers to any rental property or accommodation advertised on the Service.

3. Account Registration

3.1 Eligibility

To use UniPlace, you must be at least 18 years old and able to form legally binding contracts under applicable law.

3.2 Account Creation

You may register for an account using your Google account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

3.3 Account Information

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

4. User Conduct

4.1 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose
  • Post false, inaccurate, misleading, or fraudulent listings
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Harass, abuse, or harm another person
  • Interfere with the proper operation of the Service
  • Attempt to access areas of the Service you are not authorized to access
  • Use automated scripts to collect information from the Service
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

4.2 Content Guidelines

All listings and communications must:

  • Be accurate and truthful
  • Not contain discriminatory statements or preferences
  • Not contain offensive, inappropriate, or illegal content
  • Not infringe on the rights of others

4.3 Monitoring Communications

To ensure a safe and respectful environment, we may monitor and review messages and other content shared through our platform.

5. Listings

5.1 Listing Creation

When creating a listing, you agree to provide complete and accurate information about the property, including location, price, availability, and conditions.

5.2 Responsibility for Listings

You are solely responsible for the content of your listings and any transactions that result from your listings.

5.3 Listing Removal

We reserve the right to remove any listing for any reason, including but not limited to violations of these Terms.

6. User Safety and Protection Against Fraud

6.1 Rental Payments and External Transactions

UniPlace does not process rental payments or deposits. All financial transactions occur outside of our platform between the parties involved. You acknowledge and agree that UniPlace is not liable for any payment-related issues, scams, or fraudulent activities that may occur.

6.2 Safety Practices

You are responsible for your own safety and for practicing caution when using UniPlace. We strongly recommend:

  • Meeting in public places when viewing properties
  • Bringing a friend when meeting strangers
  • Verifying the identity of individuals you communicate with
  • Never sending money to someone you haven't met in person
  • Being alert to common rental scams

For more information about protecting yourself from rental scams, please visit the Federal Trade Commission's Consumer Information website.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by UniPlace and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Your Content

By posting content on UniPlace, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, modify, reproduce, and distribute that content on our Service.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

UniPlace is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

9. Limitation of Liability

9.1 General Limitation

To the maximum extent permitted by law, UniPlace shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of the Service.

9.2 Force Majeure

UniPlace will not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes outside our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemic, war, terrorism, riots, civil unrest, embargoes, labor disputes, or governmental regulations.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless UniPlace from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. The most current version will be posted on our website with the effective date.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at help@uniplace.ca.