DRAFT — to be reviewed
Host Terms
These terms apply to everyone who lists a property on Kipo.
1. Listing your property
You must own the property or have permission to let it, provide accurate information and photos, and keep your calendar up to date. Listings go live only after identity verification.
2. Fees
Kipo charges hosts 5% of the booking money they keep after refunds. Refunds come from booking money before host payout, never from Kipo funds. There are no listing fees, no tiers and no hidden charges.
3. Founding host offer
The first 500 verified founding hosts pay 0% Kipo fees until they have earned their first £2,000 in bookings. After that, the 5% fee is locked in for life. The offer is personal to the host and cannot be transferred.
4. Payouts
Payouts are made to your nominated bank account via our payment partner after each stay, subject to their terms and identity checks.
Cancellation policies
Flexible: full nightly refund until 24 hours before check-in, then none. Moderate: full until 5 days before, then half until check-in, then none. Strict: full within 48 hours of booking when check-in is at least 14 days away; otherwise half until 7 days before, then none. Cleaning fees are refunded before check-in. Admin full-refund exceptions require a recorded reason.
Property categories
List a House, Apartment, Hotel room, Cottage, Cabin, Private room or Other. Hotel listings describe the individual room and reception hours, with an optional star rating.
5. Your responsibilities
You are responsible for the safety, cleanliness and legal compliance of your property, including any required licences, insurance and tax obligations.
6. Cancellations by hosts
Host cancellations give guests a 100% refund. Two cancellations in 12 months flag the host for admin review.
This is placeholder text written as a starting point only. It is not legal advice and must be reviewed by a qualified solicitor before Kipo launches.