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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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If you have paid Subscription Fees upfront, you will be issued a pro-rata refund based on the portion of the Subscription Period remaining.
The refund will cover the relevant subscription fee prorated from the date you request cancellation to the end of the relevant subscription period you have paid for.
you will not be entitled to receive a prorated refund of any portion of the subscription fee paid for the then-current subscription period unless otherwise stated in these Terms of Use or required by applicable law.
"if you cancel a Reservation, the amount refunded to you is determined by the Host's cancellation policy that applies to that Reservation.Excerpt from Airbnb's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “if you cancel a Reservation, the amount refunded to you is determined by the Host's cancellation policy that applies to that Reservation.”
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