Terms and Conditions

By agreeing to the following terms and conditions, the licensee (the “Guest”) is entering into a license agreement (the “Agreement”) with licensor, Abide Stays, LLC. In consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, both parties agree that Abide Stays shall grant to Guest a non-transferable and revocable license (the “License”) to use the real property and such buildings and land thereon (collectively the “Premises”) for the duration of time as set forth (the "Reservation Period") in the rental contract executed between the parties subject to the Terms and Conditions herein set forth (the “Contract”). The Guest will be held responsible and assume full liability for themselves and any other persons in their group and any other affiliated persons, authorized or not authorized, on the Premises during the Reservation Period ("Guests"). Guest understands Abide Stays acts as an authorized agent on behalf of the owner (the "Owner") of the Premises.
Violation of License Agreement:
Upon violation of the following terms and conditions, specifically any occupancy limits, substantiated parking, noise and trash complaints in violation of the Good Neighbor Policy (herein defined), the license is subject to immediate revocation, and the Guest is subject to immediate removal from the Premises, and a minimum $500 fine in addition to any cleanings fees. Additionally, Guest acknowledges that they may be subject to consequential damages as a result of their violation, including, but not limited to, damages associated with the Abide Stays inability to conduct short term rentals of the Premises due to any permit revocation or suspension that may result from Guest’s use thereof.
Booking Policy
Age of Guests:
Abide Stays only permits persons of 25 years old and older and must have someone of that age present at the Premise at all times.
Online Reservations:
Online confirmed reservations constitute the valid and binding Contract Subject to the terms and conditions herein set forth.

Cancellation Policy
Full refund for cancellations made within 48 hours of booking, if the check-in date is at least 14 days away. 50% refund for cancellations made at least 7 days before check-in. No refunds for cancellations made within 7 days of check-in.

Pet Policy:
Pets are only permitted on certain properties that list “pets allowed” , all pets must be well behaved and we do charge a pet fee for these services. All animals need to be pre-approved by Abide Stays before their stay. Pets must remain off of all furniture and not be left alone in the homes, unless in a crate.
All pets must be cleaned up after, especially in each yard
No Smoking Policy:
All properties are smoke-free properties. There is no smoking permitted on the Premises. Violators of this policy are subject to a minimum of $500 fine and any other costs associated with removing smoke from the property.
Check-In and Check-Out Policy:
• Check-In is 4:00 PM on the Arrival Date. Early Check-In’s may be available for an additional charge and must be coordinated with Abide Stays prior to arrival. Guest agrees they are not permitted on the Premises prior to Check-In unless coordinated with Abide Stays.
• Check-Out is 10:00 AM on the Departure Date. Late Check-Out's may be available, but will need pre approval. If it has been determined Guest has not checked out by 10:00 am, it will result in a late check-out penalty fee of $75 applied to every hour past the Check-Out time.
Behavior/Damages:
Guest may not permit any acts on Premises that violate any state law, Good Neighbor Policy, or other rules that may be established by Abide Stays and/or Owner of the respective property. Guest may not destroy, damage, deface or remove any contents or permit any person to do so. Guests are liable for all damages to furnishings and/or any personal or real property located on the Premises.
1. Guest must report any damage found at property within a reasonable timeframe of Check-In and provide supporting documentation i.e. photos. Abide Stays shall not be responsible for any refunds associated with Guest claims of reported damage, non-functioning appliances/amenities after the Check-Out time. Guest agrees to have any and all fees related to damage, missing items, and behavior not compliant with this agreement, charged to the credit card on file.
2. Guest authorizes Abide Stays to charge the amount equivalent to the full cost of repair, replacement of the identified damaged personal property caused by Guest or any associated penalties stated in this Agreement to the card on file. If Guest is unwilling or unable to pay for damage(s) or missing items caused by Guest within 15 days from the departure date, they will be responsible for all repair and/or replacement costs and any associated legal and administration fees incurred by Abide Stays required to collect the balance owed.
Noise and Nuisance:
Abide Stays properties are located in both rural and residential areas, regardless of where properties a located, they may have year round resident neighbors or owners. No Guest shall create or permit any nuisance to exist while on the Premises. Guest agrees to limit all sound by 10:00 PM. Guests acknowledges and agrees that it will abide by all state and local laws and ordinances applicable to the property, including, without limitation, ordinances regarding noise, trash, parking and pets. Guest is subject to immediate revocation upon substantiated complaints from neighbors regarding any violation of this policy. Additionally, Guest will be assessed a minimum of $500 fine due to any valid complaints.
Disclaimer:
Abide Stays and Owners of Premises assumes no liability for damages to personal property, or expenses, towards inconveniences during their stay.
Termination:
Guests shall use the Premises only as a dwelling. Violation of terms of this Agreement is grounds for immediate revocation of this License and eviction from the property.

Locked Doors:
All doors must be kept locked when the Premises is not occupied.
Children:
The properties managed by Abide Stays should not be considered as childproof and require children to be supervised by an adult at all times. Amenities such as furniture with sharp edges, games with small pieces, cleaning products and other examples known or unknown pose as safety issues for unsupervised children.
Lost and Found:
Abide Stays and/or Owner are not responsible for personal property left behind, stolen, or damaged during your stay. Upon check-out, please make sure you take all of your belongings and check the property carefully. If you find you have left something behind, please reach out and we will make our best efforts to find belongings left behind and return at the expense of the Guest, minimum $50 plus shipping costs.
Choice of Law:
The laws of the state of Virginia shall govern the validity of this Agreement, Guest shall be responsible for all costs and reasonable attorney fees as incurred by the Owner whether or not suit is filed.
Additional Disclosures
Abide Stays acts only as an intermediary for the Owner(s) providing accommodations to the Guests. Under no circumstances shall Abide Stays, managing agents, Owner(s) of the property, and/or their respective employees, property managers be responsible for any loss, expense, damages, claims or injury direct, indirect, consequential or otherwise whatsoever, caused or incurred whether arising in contract, or otherwise in law or equity as a result of rendering of the services or accommodations as described in this Agreement or as a result of any delay(s), subscription(s), rescheduling(s), or change(s) in the services or accommodations arranged by Abide Stays. Additionally, Abide Stays, managing agents, rental owners, and/or their respective employees shall not be responsible for any loss, expense, damages, claims or injury direct, indirect, consequential or otherwise caused by reason of military actions, acts of God, or by any agents, employees, subcontractors, servants or services as provided or substituted. Every effort has been made to assure that the information in the contract is correct. 17. Indemnify: Guest certifies that they will make every effort to become thoroughly familiar with how to properly use the Premises, including all special features included therein or thereon. Guest will be responsible for explaining any specials terms or instructions provided on Premises to other Guests. Guest understands that there are inherent risks associated with any property, including usage or access of any special feature such: as a spa, hot tub/Jacuzzi, sauna, pool, river, lake, elevators, walkways, stairs, swinging bridges, play-sets, etc. Therefore, Guest shall, and does hereby agree to indemnify, defend and hold Abide Stays and Owner harmless from, against and in respect of: (i) physical injury to or the death of persons or damage to property occurring (a) on or in the property, or (b) in any manner arising out of, by reason of or in connection with the use, occupancy or operation of the property; (ii) any matter arising out of, by reason of or with respect to the operation of the property; provided, in the case of (i) and (ii) no negligence of Abide Stays or its agents shall have contributed to such injury, death or matter; (iii) any and allocations, causes of action, suits, claims, demands, judgments, liens, proceedings and investigations (or any appeal thereof or relative thereto or other review thereof), of any kind or nature whatsoever, arising out of, by reason of, as a result of or in connection with any of the matters covered by the immediately preceding clauses (i), (ii), and (iii); and any and all liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses (including counsel fees and expenses and disbursements of counsel), amounts of judgments, assessments, fines or penalties, and amounts paid in compromise or settlement, suffered, incurred or sustained by Abide Stays or Owner on account of, by reason of, as a result of or in connection with any of the matters covered by the immediately preceding clauses (i), (ii) and (iii).

Guest agrees they have taken the time to thoroughly read the terms and conditions of this agreement and fully understands responsibilities and liabilities during their stay.

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Abide Stays
Abide Stays
400 VES Road Lynchburg VA 24503
+14348510703

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