Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Terms of Service
Privacy Policy
Liability Disclaimer

Yoda Terms of Service

Effective Date: May 1, 2025

Welcome to Yoda (hereinafter referred to as "Yoda" or "the Platform"). Before registering an account or using Yoda's services, please carefully read and understand these Terms of Service (hereinafter referred to as "Terms"). By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Platform Nature and Service Overview

Yoda is an online platform connecting "Experience Hosts" (hereinafter referred to as "Hosts") with "Participants" (hereinafter referred to as "Guests"), aimed at facilitating the display, browsing, booking, and payment of offline activities, experiences, and gatherings. Yoda serves as an information matching platform and does not directly organize or execute any activities.

2. User Eligibility and Registration Obligations

  • Users must be at least 18 years old and have full civil capacity.
  • During registration, you must provide true, accurate, and complete information, including but not limited to phone number and email.
  • Yoda is not responsible for any losses caused by providing false or expired information.
  • Each user is limited to one account; account rental, transfer, or sharing is prohibited.

3. Activity Posting and Booking Rules

Host:

  • Must register with real personal identity; cannot set up activities under corporate or organizational names.
  • Activity content must be true and detailed, including price, time, location, participation requirements, etc.
  • Must ensure activities are safe and legal, not involving illegal, dangerous, or infringing activities.

Guest:

  • Placing an order is considered confirmation of participation and acceptance of relevant cancellation policies and platform terms.
  • During activities, must respect others, follow activity rules, and avoid disrupting order or violating laws.

4. Payment and Settlement

  • All payment operations are completed through Stripe; Yoda provides payment links and escrow services.
  • The platform will charge Hosts a fixed percentage of each transaction as a service fee; rates may be adjusted according to platform announcements.
  • After payment completion, the platform will transfer funds to the Host's provided account according to the agreed settlement cycle after the activity starts.

5. Cancel & Refund Policy

  • Guests can cancel and receive a full refund up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Special cases will be handled according to the platform's refund policy.
  • If a Host needs to cancel an activity, they must notify Guests in advance. The platform reserves the right to charge a service fee or restrict their future activity posting privileges at its discretion.
  • For detailed rules, please refer to "Yoda Cancellation and Refund Policy".

6. Content Compliance and Code of Conduct

Users are prohibited from posting, distributing, or engaging in the following behaviors:

  • Illegal activities involving violence, pornography, drugs, fraud, or infringement;
  • Publishing misleading or false information;
  • Harassing or threatening others, or discriminating against any race, gender, or belief;
  • Using others' portraits, trademarks, or copyrighted content without permission.

The platform reserves the right to remove such violating content, ban related accounts, and pursue accountability.

7. Platform Liability Limitations

  • The platform is not responsible for the safety, experience, or outcomes of any offline activities initiated by users;
  • For disputes arising from users' false information or incomplete communication, the platform may assist in mediation but bears no responsibility;
  • To the extent permitted by law, the platform is not liable for indirect losses such as service interruption, data loss, or profit loss.

8. Tax and Legal Compliance

Hosts are responsible for declaring activity income and paying taxes. The platform may withhold and pay taxes in certain regions as required by law. Users must comply with all relevant local laws and regulations, and the platform has the right to cooperate with regulatory authorities in providing relevant data as required by law.

9. Platform Use Modification and Termination

Yoda reserves the right to modify service content, suspend certain features, or terminate service to specific users without prior notice based on operational needs. Users should understand and cooperate with platform adjustments due to policy changes or compliance issues.

10. Dispute Resolution

If you have a dispute with the platform or other users, please first attempt to resolve it through friendly negotiation. If negotiation fails, both parties agree to submit the dispute to the court with jurisdiction over Yoda's registered location.

11. Terms Update and Right of Interpretation

If these terms are revised, the latest version will be published on the platform, and the revised content will take effect from the date of publication. Yoda reserves the final right of interpretation of these terms.

If you have any questions about these terms, please contact us at support@yoda-app.com.