Welcome to Black Barn Ridge, a website offering vacation rental services. By accessing or using our website, [insert website URL], and making a booking with us, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). Please read these Terms carefully before using our Website or making a reservation.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Website or book a rental.

1. General Use of the Website

By using the Website, you confirm that:

1. You are at least 18 years old or have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts.

2. You will use the Website for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

3. You will not engage in any activity that may damage, disable, or impair the functionality of the Website.

2. Booking a Vacation Rental

When you make a booking through our Website, you agree to the following:

1. Booking Confirmation: Your reservation is not complete until you receive a booking confirmation message from us.

2. Payment: All payments for bookings must be made in full at the time of booking through the available payment methods on our Website. Payment processing is handled by a third-party provider, and you agree to abide by their terms and conditions.

3. Cancellation Policy: Our cancellation policy is outlined in the booking process. Please review the cancellation policy at the time of booking, as it may affect your ability to receive a refund.

3. Guest Responsibilities

As a guest booking a vacation rental, you agree to the following:

1. Compliance with House Rules: You will comply with all house rules and regulations provided by us at time of booking

2. Behavior: You will behave in a manner that does not disrupt or interfere with the peaceful enjoyment of other guests or neighbors.

3. Property Damage: You are responsible for any damage caused to the property during your stay and agree to pay for any damages or additional cleaning fees as required.

4. Number of Guests: You will only allow the maximum number of guests specified in your booking to stay at the property. If additional guests are present without prior consent, we reserve the right to cancel your booking or charge additional fees.

5. Check-in/Check-out: You agree to check in and check out at the times specified in your booking confirmation. Failure to do so may result in additional charges.

4. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

1. Engaging in illegal, fraudulent, or harmful activities.

2. Using the Website to transmit malware, viruses, or other harmful software.

3. Attempting to access or tamper with other users’ accounts or any other unauthorized area of the Website.

4. Using the Website for purposes other than booking vacation rentals (e.g., commercial solicitation or spamming).

5. Intellectual Property

The content, design, layout, graphics, logos, and text on the Website are protected by intellectual property laws and are owned by us or our licensors. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes, as long as you comply with these Terms.

You may not use any part of the Website’s content for commercial purposes without prior written consent from us.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

By using the Website and making a booking, you agree to our Privacy Policy [insert link to Privacy Policy], which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Please review our Privacy Policy carefully.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You access third-party websites at your own risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for:

1. Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website or booking a vacation rental.

2. Any loss, damage, or injury that may occur during your stay at the vacation rental, except to the extent caused by our negligence or breach of these Terms.

3. Any issues caused by third-party services, such as payment processors or booking platforms.

You acknowledge that the use of the Website and booking services is at your own risk.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Black Barn Ridge, its affiliates, and its employees from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising out of your use of the Website or your violation of these Terms.

10. Amendments to the Terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed about any changes.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Michigan. Any disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Website will be resolved through binding arbitration in Michigan, unless otherwise required by law.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.