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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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Rocket Science Group LLC d/b/a Mailchimp has appointed Intuit Ireland Software Limited as its Legal Representative in the European Union in accordance with the DSA.
In the EU and EEA, the choice of Texas governing law shall not apply only where a mandatory consumer protection law explicitly prohibits such choice of law provisions.
If you reside in the United Kingdom, you may have the right to bring a claim for breach of contract if we take certain actions—against your Content or your account—that are in breach of these Terms.
"As an individual consumer, you may bring any judicial proceedings relating to these Terms before the competent court of your place of residence or the competent court of Airbnb's place of business in Ireland.Excerpt from Airbnb's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “As an individual consumer, you may bring any judicial proceedings relating to these Terms before the competent court of your place of residence or the competent court of Airbnb's place of business in Ireland.”
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