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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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This provision does not include claims resulting from the Released Parties' willful misconduct and/or gross negligence.
You will indemnify us for any taxes relating to your purchase or use of the Services, except for taxes relating to our income.
Any access to or use of the Services or goods through your account by others, including your spouse, dependents, Recipients, and any access by AI Agents you enable or that operate on your behalf...
"You agree to indemnify and hold Airbnb (including Airbnb Payments, other affiliates, and their personnel) harmless from and against any of the aforementioned claims...regardless of Airbnb's responsibility for negligence and howsoever the same may be caused.Excerpt from Airbnb's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “You agree to indemnify and hold Airbnb (including Airbnb Payments, other affiliates, and their personnel) harmless from and against any of the aforementioned claims...regardless of Airbnb's responsibility for negligence and howsoever the same may be caused.”
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