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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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When creating or updating your Account or purchasing a Subscription, you must provide true, accurate and complete information, including contact details which allow us to contact you easily and quickly.
Make sure your app and its Support URL include an easy way to contact you...Failure to include accurate and up-to-date contact information not only frustrates customers, but may violate the law in some countries or regions.
The following is a list of categories of personal information which we may collect or may have been collected from California residents within the last twelve (12) months.
"You are responsible for the accuracy of the information provided and are required to keep your information up-to-date at all times.Excerpt from Airbnb's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “You are responsible for the accuracy of the information provided and are required to keep your information up-to-date at all times.”
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