1. RESERVATION AND PAYMENT TERMS

1.1 Collection of Funds:

Upon confirmation, 50% of the total accommodation fare, taxes, and fees will be collected.
The remaining 50% will be collected 30 days prior to arrival.
For bookings made less than 30 days prior to arrival, 100% will be collected at the time of booking confirmation.
All funds will be held in a designated Trust Account, which may be interest-bearing, until all parties to the agreement have fully performed their obligations and all of the terms and conditions have been fulfilled in their entirety.

2. CANCELLATION POLICY

2.1 Villas/Condos:

100% of the accommodation fare, taxes, and any fees will be refunded for cancellations occurring more than 30 days prior to the arrival date.
Cancellations made less than 30 days prior will result in a loss of 100% of the accommodation fare, taxes, and any fees.

2.2 Homes:

100% of the accommodation fare, taxes, and any fees will be refunded for cancellations occurring more than 60 days prior to the arrival date.
Cancellations made less than 60 days prior will result in a loss of the 50% deposit.
Cancellations made less than 30 days prior will result in a loss of 100% of the accommodation fare, taxes, and any fees.

2.3 Long-Term Rentals (28 days or longer):

100% of the accommodation fare, taxes, and any fees will be refunded for cancellations occurring more than 90 days prior to the arrival date.
Cancellations made less than 90 days prior will result in a loss of the 50% deposit.
Cancellations made less than 30 days prior will result in a loss of 100% of the accommodation fare, taxes, and any fees.

2.4 Storm Policy:

There are no refunds in the event of a tropical storm, tropical depression, hurricane, or named/numbered storm, and all payments will be forfeited and are nonrefundable. If Guest has purchased travel insurance, any or all trip reimbursement is between you and the insurance company and will be subject to the policy terms and conditions. The travel insurance agreement is between Guest and the Policy Provider. MyStay is not the policy provider.

3. USE OF PROPERTY

The Property is to be used solely for temporary lodging. The Guest agrees to use the Property in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations and to comply with any community rules and guidelines.

3.1 Quiet hours begin at 10:00 PM each night and continue until 7:00 AM the following morning. Quiet hours consist of no music and keeping all audio at a minimum level out of respect for the surrounding residents.

3.2 The total number of individuals on the Premises during the Lease Term shall not exceed the total number of guests on the reservation.

3.3 The Host has the right to inspect the Premises with prior notice as in accordance with State law. Should the Guest violate any of the terms of this Agreement, the rental period shall be terminated immediately in accordance with State law. The Guest waives all rights to process if they fail to vacate the premises upon termination of the rental period. The Guest shall vacate the Premises at the expiration time and date of this agreement.

3.4 The Guest shall maintain the Premises in a good, clean, and ready-to-rent condition and use the Premises only in a careful and lawful manner. The Guest shall leave the Premises in a ready to rent condition at the expiration of this Agreement, defined by the Host as being immediately habitable by the next Guest. The Guest shall pay for maintenance and repairs should the Premises be left in a lesser condition. The Guest agrees that the Host shall deduct costs of said services from any Security Deposit prior to a refund if Guest causes damage to the Premises or its furnishings.

3.5 The Guests shall dispose of all waste material generated during the Lease Term under the strict instruction and direction of the Host.

3.6 The Guest, along with neighbors, shall enjoy each other’s company in a quiet and respectful manner to each other’s enjoyment. The Guest is expected to behave in a civilized manner and shall be good neighbors with any residents of the immediate area. Creating a disturbance of the area by large gatherings or parties shall be grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement.

4. NOT PERMITTED

Many of the prohibited items reflect neighborhood covenants or town laws:

Guests under age 25 unless accompanied by an adult.
No college groups or groups of graduating students.
Unruly or disruptive behavior.
Smoking is not permitted in rental homes or villas.
Pets are not permitted in or on rental property premises unless the property is pet-friendly or prior approval is granted.
Weddings or large parties are not permitted (Noise is limited from 10:00 PM -7:00 AM, local ordinance #95-05).
Motorcycles, motorhomes, campers, and boat trailers are not
permitted.
Sea Pines, Palmetto Dunes and Shipyard communities strictly prohibits the use of E-Bikes, E-Scooters, and their E-Batteries within the
communities.
The Guest does not have the right to sublet the Premises.
The Guest shall use the Premises for legal purposes only. Any other such use that includes but is not limited to illicit drug use, verbal or physical abuse of any person or illegal sexual behavior shall cause immediate termination of this Agreement with no refund of pre-paid Rent.

5. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

The Guest and any of their guests hereby indemnify and hold harmless the Host against any and all claims of personal injury or property damage or loss arising from the use of the Premises regardless of the nature of the accident, injury or loss. The Guest expressly recognizes that any insurance for property damage or loss which the Host may maintain on the property does not cover the personal property of Guest and that Guest should purchase their own insurance for their guests if such coverage is desired.

The Guest agrees to pay all reasonable costs, attorney's fees, and expenses that shall be made or incurred by the Host enforcing this agreement.

6. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY

The Guest is responsible for any damage to the Property or its contents during their stay. The Guest agrees to pay for any repairs or replacements needed as a result of such damage.

7. POSSESSIONS

Any personal items or possessions that are left on the Premises are not the responsibility of the Host. The Host shall make every reasonable effort to return the item to the Guest. If claims are not made within the State’s required time period or two (2) weeks, whichever is shorter, the Host shall be able to keep such items to sell or for personal use.

8. CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT

Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. on the arrival date, and check-out time is 10:00 a.m. on the departure date. Early check-in or late check-out requests must be approved in advance by the Property Manager and may incur additional charges.

9. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of South Carolina.

10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

11. AMENDMENTS

This Agreement may be amended only in writing signed by both parties.

12. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed delivered when delivered in person, sent via email, or three days after being mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address of the party specified above.

13. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect.

14. BINDING EFFECT

This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors, and assigns.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Short-Term Rental Guest License Agreement as of the day and year first above written.