Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using PorchLite ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated Terms on this page. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Description of Service

PorchLite is a vacation property management platform that helps property owners and managers:

  • Manage property information and details
  • Coordinate reservations and bookings
  • Organize tasks and checklists
  • Track inventory and supplies
  • Communicate with team members and guests
  • Create and share property guides

3. Account Registration

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your information as needed
  • Keep your password secure and confidential
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • Be responsible for all activities under your account

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account and use the Service.

4. User Content

You retain ownership of content you submit to the Service ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, and display your content as necessary to provide the Service.

You are solely responsible for your User Content and agree not to submit content that:

  • Is illegal, harmful, or violates any laws
  • Infringes on intellectual property rights
  • Contains malware or harmful code
  • Is false, misleading, or deceptive
  • Harasses or threatens others

5. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes. You shall not:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service
  • Use the Service to send spam or unsolicited messages
  • Impersonate another person or entity
  • Collect user information without consent
  • Use automated systems to access the Service

6. Property Management

When using PorchLite to manage properties, you acknowledge that:

  • You have the legal authority to manage the properties you add
  • You are responsible for the accuracy of property information
  • You will comply with all applicable rental and property laws
  • You are responsible for managing access permissions appropriately
  • PorchLite is a management tool and does not guarantee bookings or revenue

7. Team Members and Invitations

Property owners and managers can invite team members to collaborate on property management. By inviting users:

  • You grant them access to property information based on their assigned role
  • You are responsible for managing their permissions
  • You can remove their access at any time
  • You acknowledge that invited users may create or modify content

8. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, features, and content (excluding User Content), is owned by PorchLite and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our permission.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR COMPLETELY SECURE. YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PORCHLITE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PorchLite, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. You may also delete your account at any time through the app settings.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

PorchLite
Email: legal@porchlite.app
Website: porchlite.app