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The updated Terms of Service no longer explicitly state that users must be at least 18 years old to book a reservation or host a place on Airbnb. Previously, this age requirement was stated as a binding community policy. The removal of this language creates operational uncertainty about Airbnb's age eligibility requirements and enforcement. While Airbnb's actual booking and hosting practices may not have changed, users can no longer point to an explicit contractual age restriction in the published terms.
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"Do not use the Airbnb Platform, our messaging tools, or Members' personal information to send commercial messages without their express consent.Excerpt from Airbnb's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “Do not use the Airbnb Platform, our messaging tools, or Members' personal information to send commercial messages without their express consent.”
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