Terms of Service
Last updated: January 29, 2026
1. Marketplace Platform
This site is a marketplace platform that connects users. Stay Greedless is not a party to any rental agreement or transaction between users of this site. All users are responsible for their own actions on this platform and for any transaction agreement entered into as a result of a property listing on this platform.
Stay Greedless is not acting as an agent for any user and does not own any property listed on the platform. All hosts are required to comply with the laws that apply to hosting property in their jurisdiction. We provide a platform texting tool to enable users to communicate with each other.
Stay Greedless may be legally obligated to cooperate with governmental bodies in connection with investigations involving users on this platform. Stay Greedless will take precautions to prevent illegal activity against our users.
2. User Conduct
All users must always be respectful to other users and to Stay Greedless staff or lose the privilege of using this platform.
3. Your Email
When you provide your email address, you agree that Stay Greedless and its affiliates may add your email to their user database, and you may receive some promotional emails each month.
4. Payments
To avoid scams and the loss of your funds, it is always recommended that you keep all payments on this platform. Using other services to transfer funds will leave you with no recourse in the event of fraud.
5. Host/Refunds
Host final payment will be transferred to the bank account added to the host account three to five days after the reservation is finished, but the first payment transaction could take seven days.
Refunds are issued three to five days after they are initiated. The final determination of when the funds will be available depends on your banking institution.
6. Photos/Images
By posting images on this platform, you grant Stay Greedless the right to use your property images for advertising, marketing, commercials, and other purposes in any media or on any platform.
- Property images must be of the property you are listing on the platform.
- Property images must be clear of people and any controversial content.
- Stay Greedless may remove any images it considers inappropriate.
- All pictures submitted to this platform give Stay Greedless the right to use the likeness for marketing purposes on other platforms.
- All images go through a verification process that could take up to 48 hours.
- Users agree that they have the rights to all images they post on this platform.
7. Profile Picture
All users are required to have a current and clear headshot profile picture. A user's selfie picture will become the default profile picture, and the default picture can be changed by the user.
8. Insurance
All rentals come with $3,000 in property damage coverage for the duration of the rental and $100,000 in liability coverage.
For damage or liability claims, funds will be transferred 30 days after Stay Greedless has received a police report for intentional damage, completed its own investigation, and all other channels have been exhausted by the host to be made whole. Stay Greedless will determine the validity of the claim.
An actual short-term rental property policy is recommended.
9. Fees
Guests
- Guests are charged a fixed $10 service fee when booking a property.
Hosts
- Hosts are charged a 3% transaction fee.
10. Cancellation Policy
Stay Greedless offers a standard cancellation policy for all users.
- Guests will receive a 100% refund if the host cancels at any point.
- Hosts will be charged a 3% cancellation fee if the booking is canceled within two weeks of the stay.
- All bookings made by guests are non-refundable unless the guest selected Make my trip refundable at checkout.
- Guests are charged an additional 3% fee at checkout if Make my trip refundable is selected.
10.2 Host/Property Inaccuracies
Guests may ask for a refund if:
- The host becomes unresponsive or is a no-show at check-in if the property is not self-check-in.
- The property does not match the listing description on the website.
- The property contains safety or health hazards.
- The property contains pests.
- The special amenities are non-functional.
- The property is not reasonably clean.
10.3 If a Host Cancels a Confirmed Reservation
- If a reservation is canceled less than 14 days before check-in, the host will be charged 5% of the reservation amount for canceling.
- If the host becomes known for canceling confirmed reservations, the host will be banned from hosting the property or properties on the platform.
- If a host cancels a confirmed reservation during a reservation for anything other than guests breaking house rules, the host or property will be banned from the platform.
- The host payment method on file will be charged for all violations. If Stay Greedless is unable to retrieve the funds, the host and all properties could be banned indefinitely.
- In some cases, host cancellation fees will be held from the next reservation.
- The minimum cancellation fee is $40.
- After a cancellation by the host, the booking calendar may be blocked on the canceled days for that property.
11. Check-in/Check-out
All hosts will determine their own check-in and check-out times for their property. If a guest wants to check in earlier or check out later, the guest must get approval from the host. After getting approval from the host, the guest may be charged an extra fee by the host.
12. Cleaning Fees
No cleaning fees are charged for reservations.
13. Hosting Posting Fees
All hosts may post their properties for free.
14. Subscription Fee
Stay Greedless does not charge a subscription fee.
15. Commission Fee
Stay Greedless does not charge a commission fee.
16. Pet Fee
Stay Greedless does not charge pet fees.
17. Identity Verification
All users are required to email a picture of the front and back of their unexpired government ID and a selfie to idverify@staygreedless.com. Both images must match each other. The name on the ID must match the name on the user's account on the platform.
All images go through a verification process that could take between three and five days. Once verified, users will be able to post properties and place reservations.
18. Rewards Program
Users who have completed a reservation for that month are automatically entered to win cash rewards for that month. Winners will be randomly selected from completed reservations for that month. There will be multiple winners each month.
Prize amounts are:
- $1,000
- $2,500
- $5,000
- $10,000
The prize amount will be split between the host and guest. Winners are required to send a clear full-body picture. The winner's picture and first name may be used by Stay Greedless on other platforms for marketing purposes indefinitely.
Prize money may be paid by a check mailed to the address on file or transferred to the payment method on file at the time of the drawing. Prize money is non-transferable.
19. College Scholarship Program
The Stay Greedless scholarship program is available only to users who completed a booking on the platform for that month. Scholarship funds can be transferred to another individual if the user does not have any school debt.
If you transfer your eligibility to another person, that person's essay must be submitted with a notarized letter from the eligible user explaining why the eligibility is being transferred.
19.1 Essay Requirements
- 500 to 1,000 words about you and why you should receive the award.
- APA format.
- PDF format.
- The school or loan holder name and account number must be included in the email.
- Your address must be included in the email.
- Materials must be emailed to scholarship@staygreedless.com.
19.2 How Funds Are Delivered
Stay Greedless will mail a check to the randomly selected winner. The check will be endorsed to the educational institution or to the loan holder with the winner's name and account number in the memo section.
19.3 Scholarship Amounts
- $1,000
- $2,000
- $5,000
- $10,000
19.4 Scholarship Winners
A winner can be selected no more than three times in a calendar year. Scholarship winners must submit a clear picture of themselves before funds are released. Stay Greedless retains the rights to all images and photos submitted for advertising purposes on social media platforms.
20. Guest Responsibilities
Most of the time, you stay at your host's primary home. All guests must therefore treat the host's household with respect, the same way you would like guests to treat your home, caring for your host's home as if it were your own.
By opening their home, the host is placing a lot of faith in you. As a guest, it is important to do your utmost to thank your host for their generosity by taking care of their home. You should leave the house in the same condition you found it when you arrived.
Cleaning Tips
- Clean each room before your departure.
- Empty the refrigerator if necessary.
- Make the bed with clean sheets if available.
- Empty all trash cans.
- Put used sheets and towels away.
Before check-in, you and your host should agree on the household responsibilities for your stay. Normally, the guest is responsible for leaving the house as it was found. It is the guest's responsibility to perform the different household chores agreed upon with the host.
21. Host Responsibilities
When a guest arrives at a Stay Greedless property, responsibilities may vary depending on the specific circumstances and location. Common host responsibilities include:
- Provide a warm welcome. If possible, greet the guest in person, introduce yourself, and help set a positive tone for the stay.
- Give a property tour if possible and explain how to use appliances, electronics, and amenities.
- Provide necessary information, such as emergency contact information, check-out instructions, Wi-Fi details, and house rules.
- Address any concerns or questions promptly and professionally so the guest can enjoy the stay.
- Be available for assistance during the guest's stay in case of emergencies.
22. Logo/Use of Our Name
Stay Greedless does not give anyone permission to use its logo for any purpose. You may not use the Stay Greedless name in a way that misleads someone into believing you are sponsored by Stay Greedless without Stay Greedless's permission.
23. Prohibitions
- Modifying or copying materials.
- Commercial use or public display.
- Reverse engineering software.
- Removing copyright marks.
- Transferring or mirroring content.
24. Acceptance
- Accessing this website means agreeing to these terms.
- All users must follow applicable laws.
- Content is protected by copyright and trademark laws.
25. Use of License
- License type: limited, non-exclusive, and revocable.
- Usage: personal, non-commercial view only.
26. Disclaimer
- Stay Greedless does not own or manage any property listed on this platform.
- The listing host sets prices, fees, and check-in/check-out times.
27. Liability
Stay Greedless holds no liability for damages arising from use of the website.
28. Revisions
- Materials may contain errors.
- Content can change without notice.
29. Links
Stay Greedless is not responsible for external links, and no endorsement is implied.
30. Modifications
These terms can change without notice.
31. Privacy
See our Privacy Policy for details about how we handle data.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the United States.
