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Terms

**Last Updated:** January 20, 2026


1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using UniRooms (“UniRooms”, “we”, “us”, or “the Platform”), you agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, do not access or use the Platform.

These Terms apply to all users, including students, property owners, agents, visitors, and any other users of UniRooms.


2. Platform Description

UniRooms is a digital marketplace that enables property owners and authorized intermediaries to list student accommodation and allows students to discover and communicate about available housing.

UniRooms does **not** own, lease, manage, inspect, or control properties and does **not** act as a real estate broker, agent, landlord, or escrow service.

UniRooms does not provide legal, financial, housing, or brokerage advice and owes no fiduciary or advisory duty to users.


3. Eligibility & Account Registration

To use UniRooms, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • You are responsible for all activities conducted under your account. UniRooms may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.


    3a. Owner Account Approval & Verification

    Property owners must apply for owner status and may be required to submit verification information.

    Owner status may be approved, rejected, suspended, or revoked at UniRooms’ discretion. Owners are responsible for ensuring their listings comply with all applicable laws.


    3b. Role Assignment

    User roles (student, owner, agent, admin) are assigned and managed exclusively by UniRooms.

    Users:

  • Cannot self-assign or manipulate roles
  • Cannot elevate privileges via client-side actions
  • Acknowledge that role changes may occur following reviews or violations

  • 3c. Agent Accounts & Intermediaries

    UniRooms may allow certain users to operate as **Agents**. An Agent is an independent third party who assists students and property owners in discovering or communicating about accommodation listings.

    a. Independent Status

    Agents are **not employees, contractors, partners, brokers, or representatives** of UniRooms and have no authority to bind UniRooms.

    UniRooms does not supervise or control agents’ off-platform conduct.


    b. Agent Permissions & Limitations

    Agents may be permitted to:

  • Create or manage listings **on behalf of owners**, with explicit authorization
  • Introduce students to listings
  • Communicate through UniRooms tools
  • Agents may **not**:

  • Collect rent, deposits, or tenancy payments through UniRooms
  • Guarantee availability, pricing, or outcomes
  • Misrepresent listings or authority
  • Circumvent platform safeguards
  • UniRooms may restrict or revoke agent access at any time.


    c. Owner Authorization

    Agents may act on behalf of owners only where explicitly authorized. Owners remain solely responsible for listing accuracy, legality, and compliance.

    UniRooms does not verify private agreements between owners and agents.


    d. Commissions & Compensation

    All commissions, finder’s fees, or compensation involving agents are **strictly between the agent and the relevant party**.

    UniRooms:

  • Does **not** guarantee commissions
  • Is **not** a party to compensation agreements
  • Does **not** hold escrow funds
  • Commission tracking is informational only and does not create payment obligations.


    e. No Endorsement

    Agent profiles, badges, or verification levels do **not** constitute endorsement or guarantees by UniRooms.

    Users are solely responsible for conducting due diligence before engaging agents.


    f. Misconduct & Enforcement

    UniRooms may suspend or terminate agent access for fraud, misrepresentation, abuse, or violations of these Terms, without liability.


    g. Acknowledgment of Risk

    Agents acknowledge that UniRooms does not guarantee matches or earnings and that agents assume all risks related to their activities.


    4. User Conduct

    Users agree not to:

  • Post false or misleading listings
  • Engage in harassment, discrimination, or fraud
  • Circumvent fees or safeguards
  • Use the Platform unlawfully
  • UniRooms may remove content or restrict accounts for violations.


    5. Listings & Content

    Owners are solely responsible for listings’ accuracy, legality, and authority.

    UniRooms may review, verify, remove, or deactivate listings but is not obligated to verify all content.


    6. Fees, Payments & Wallets

    UniRooms may charge fees for premium services. All fees are disclosed prior to payment and are non-refundable unless stated otherwise.

    Agent commissions are governed exclusively by Section 3c and are not processed or guaranteed by UniRooms unless expressly stated.

    UniRooms does **not** collect rent, deposits, or tenancy payments.

    Wallet balances are non-transferable, non-interest-bearing, and subject to usage rules.

    Free Beta Status

    The platform is currently running in a FREE_BETA soft-launch mode where payments, boosts, and wallet features remain disabled via runtime feature flags. This context explains why the sections above mention future monetization even though those flows are temporarily offline.

    TODO: Once the FREE_BETA/soft-launch configuration is turned off, update these legal documents to describe the enabled payment flows and remove this temporary note.


    7. No Guarantees

    UniRooms does not guarantee:

  • Listing availability or accuracy
  • Successful rentals
  • User conduct
  • Use of the Platform is at your own risk.


    8. Third-Party Services

    UniRooms relies on third-party infrastructure and is not responsible for third-party availability or conduct.


    9. Intellectual Property

    UniRooms owns all platform IP. Users retain ownership of their content but grant UniRooms a license to display it.


    10. Suspension & Termination

    UniRooms may suspend or terminate access at any time for violations, abuse, or legal compliance.


    11. Disclaimer of Warranties

    The Platform is provided **“AS IS”** and **“AS AVAILABLE”**, without warranties of any kind.


    12. Limitation of Liability

    UniRooms is not liable for indirect or consequential damages. Total liability shall not exceed fees paid in the prior six (6) months.


    13. Indemnification

    Users agree to indemnify UniRooms against claims arising from their use of the Platform or violations of these Terms.


    14. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

    These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Ghana, subject to mandatory consumer protections.


    14a. Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

    Except where prohibited by applicable law, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or use of UniRooms shall be resolved exclusively through **binding arbitration**.

  • Arbitration shall be conducted by a single neutral arbitrator
  • Arbitration shall take place in Accra, Ghana
  • Proceedings shall be conducted in English
  • The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding
  • No Class Actions

    All disputes must be brought on an individual basis only. Class actions and representative proceedings are waived.

    Exceptions

    Either party may seek injunctive or equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction for fraud, intellectual property misuse, or unauthorized access.

    Each party shall bear its own arbitration costs unless otherwise required by law.

    By using UniRooms, you waive the right to a jury trial.


    15. Changes to These Terms

    UniRooms may update these Terms at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance.


    16. Contact Information

    **Email:** support@unirooms.app

    **Location:** Accra, Ghana


    By using UniRooms, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service.