Please Read This Agreement in Full.

By completing this reservation, you confirm that you have read and agreed to all terms, rules, and conditions outlined below, as well as any additional policies listed in the property description. Your initial payment serves as your electronic signature and agreement to these terms.

THE PARTIES HERETO, IN CONSIDERATION OF THESE PRESENTS, AGREE THAT:

1.MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY: GUEST must accurately disclose occupancy including the number of adults, children and animals that will occupy said rented premises in the booking data provided through the online platform. That determines the maximum occupancy at all times and applies to day visitors and children as well. Unless otherwise approved by your HOST, occupancy over the indicated capacity may result in immediate eviction and forfeiture of amounts paid.

2. NO SMOKING OR VAPING OR USE OF ANY SUBSTANCE including but not limited to cigarettes, marijuana or illegal substances of any kind will take place in or on the premises. Violation of this will result in a $500 charge. Vaping or smoking on the back patio outside the sliding doors is allowed with windows and doors closed. Cigarette butts should be disposed of in the receptacles provided. GUEST is liable for the full cost to remove any odor from the home in the case that it exceeds the above charge. A cigarette/vape smoke monitor is on the premises to alert HOST to such vapors and will result in immediate termination of occupancy.

3. NO ANIMALS of any description will be kept in or on premises without prior approval by HOST. If you are bringing your service animal/s, you must notify us within 24 hours of booking. Service animal/s should not be left alone at the property and should always be leashed when outside the home. No animals allowed on any furniture.

4.DAMAGE & INSURANCE: Your booking comes with an automatic damage waiver policy for up to $1500 for accidental damage. This does not cover (not limited to) acts of god, theft of fine art or collectibles.

There will be no charges in the case that:

A) There is no damage to property, it’s contents or furnishings,

B) There is no dirt, trash or other mess requiring excessive cleaning,

C) There is no negligent damage due to inclement weather. It is GUEST’S responsibility to secure items on premises in the case of inclement weather or outside conditions such as seat cushions, outdoor umbrellas, or any other item that may blow away or be damaged by high winds, or other inclement weather.

D) There are no other costs incurred by your HOST as a result of your stay. Any damage to the Vacation Rental or its contents must be reported before check-out.

E) GUEST is not evicted by the owner (or representative of the owner) or the local law enforcement.

F) No linens are lost, stained, or damaged. Please note that the sheets we use only come in sets. To replace a single sheet, a set will be purchased.

G) The unit is left locked and secured when unoccupied.

To ensure that the proper party is held responsible GUEST must inform management within 24 hours of arrival of any pre-existing damage or issues or GUEST may be held responsible for any cost involved in repair.

Damage not covered by, or exceeding the coverage limit of, the accidental rental damage insurance or booking platform coverage, is your full responsibility. In the case that an insurance claim must be filed with homeowner's insurance, the GUEST is liable to pay the deductible. You grant your HOST the right to be reimbursed via the booking platform for any such damages, including, but not limited to, additional cleaning fees. If the booking platform refuses reimbursement, HOST has the legal right to pursue reimbursement by reasonable means including small claims court or police report. HOST does not make a habit of filing claims or requiring reimbursement for small expenses under $50.

5. CLEANLINESS: You are expected to treat the entire premises with respect, keeping in mind that you are a house guest. Even if a cleaning fee was charged, you are expected to leave the premises in a clean, neat and orderly condition to allow our cleaners to provide a thorough clean in the very short window between guests. Management must be notified within 24 hours of arrival if unhappy with conditions upon arrival.

6. NOISE & QUIET HOURS: Quiet hours are between 10pm and 8am. At all times GUEST must keep noise levels to a minimum as to not disturb the peace and quiet of surrounding neighbors. No group gatherings outdoors after 10 pm.

7. PARKING: Maximum number of cars GUEST’s party may bring is 5. Parking is designated to these areas only: 1 in garage, 2 on driveway, 2 on sidewalk northeast of the driveway.

8. LOCK OUT: This home has a keyless entry and your code is active for the duration of your booking. In the case that the GUESTS lock themselves out of the house, lose the keys or fail to return them, the charge is $50. We recommend that you always use the keyless entry, and if backup access to the lockbox is necessary, keep the keys in the provided lockbox to avoid losing them.

9. LINENS & SUPPLIES: For details on what is supplied, please refer to the listing at the time of booking. Please do not refer to reviews for this information, as it may not be current or accurate.

10. REPORTING OF DISSATISFACTION OR NOT AS ADVERTISED: GUEST agrees to report any issues of dissatisfaction to HOST immediately but no later than 24 hours after discovery. GUEST will cooperate with HOST and allow HOST’s team members to come to the property to verify the issue and remedy before making any reports to the booking platform of dissatisfaction. If GUEST declines this, any possibility of a refund will be forfeited. NOTE: Photos are taken of the premises after each cleaning and prior to GUEST check in. These date and time stamped images will be used against claims brought by GUEST as well as the findings of HOST’S agents.

Any claims made by GUEST that are fraudulent or outrageous in nature or meant to mislead or defraud the HOST, credit card company or payment processor in exchange for a refund or threat of a bad review will be immediate grounds for removal from the premises with no refund and GUEST’S account being reported to the booking platform for removal and is liable for all financial or other damages to HOST.

If the GUEST reports a false issue or complaint where a technician is called in without any findings of the reported issue, the GUEST will be responsible for covering the entire cost of the technician's invoice.

If the GUEST's communication or behavior becomes unreasonable, disruptive or harassing toward the HOST, they will be asked to immediately vacate the premises without the possibility of a refund and GUEST agrees to comply.

11. REHOUSING: HOST shall not bear financial liability to rehouse or refund GUEST for any amount if unsatisfied or if GUEST chooses to vacate early after HOST has made best efforts to resolve GUEST’S dissatisfaction. GUEST will seek assistance from the booking platform or their travel insurance.

12. GUEST may not lease or sub-lease, nor permit any other persons to occupy premises outside of pre-determined occupancy, except with prior approval of the HOST.

13. SECURITY CAMERAS / TECHNOLOGY: There are no interior cameras of any kind. Exterior cameras, video doorbells, keypads, sound monitor, smart home technology, etc. are installed for the safety and protection of the property and its guests and may not be tampered with or disabled. GUEST will be immediately evicted with no return of funds paid upon violation of this policy. We respect our GUEST’S privacy and review footage only upon a report or cause and to verify occupancy.

A security camera is located in this location on the exterior - Ring front doorbell - and record audio and video for a short duration upon motion activation.

There is a noise monitor in the common area inside the home and another in the deck area. These monitors do not record, but sends an alert to management in the case that decibel levels exceed those allowed by local municipalities. These monitors also alert in the case of the presence of cigarette, vape, marijuana or any other type of smoke, or excessive dangerous smoke often generated by cooking.

14. GUEST must keep property locked & secure when not there. Lockbox or keypad code is not to be shared outside of GUEST’S party.

15. GUEST agrees to allow the HOST or his/her AGENT to enter said premises with proper notification even if the guest is not present (i.e. for urgent repairs). A light cleaning (no laundry) is required every 4 weeks during extended stays of 28 days or more and a corresponding additional cleaning fee will be added to the total charges.

16. INTERNET USAGE and LIABILITIES

An illegal or abusive Internet usage is not allowed. In particular, it is not allowed:

a. To send information and data of a commercial nature and/or for marketing purposes to third parties without requested to do so (spamming)

b. to use peer-to-peer networks if uploading or downloading of copyright-protected intellectual property with or without the knowledge of the owner is intended

c. to spread and distribute illegal or immoral content and data; and/or

d. to use applications which could destroy or change the physical or logical structure of the Host equipment or network.

In case of non-compliance with the above obligations, or in case of any other illegal action, the GUEST shall be liable for damages. The GUEST indemnifies and holds harmless the HOST from any third-party claims on first demand and in case HOST settles any damages itself for avoiding further damages to compensate the HOST for all damages incurred, (including costs of legal advice and defense).

The HOST does not guarantee wifi speed or that their wifi will be compatible with all of GUEST’S devices or software (including but not inclusive of VPN networks), is not responsible for any damages renters sustain while using Internet access with their own Internet devices and will not offer any refunds as a result. HOST is not responsible for any internet outages that are outside of the control of the HOST and will not offer any refunds for such. The renters must have their own spyware/virus protection or data security, etc.

17. FALSIFIED RESERVATIONS: If your booking was made under false pretense, including, but not limited to, a falsified name, age, booked for a 3rd party or size of party, or undisclosed animals (including service or emotional support animals) you will be subject to immediate eviction and forfeiture of all amounts paid. There is an exterior camera on the Ring doorbell that may be used upon the HOST’s discretion to verify the size of your group.

18. WRITTEN EXCEPTIONS: Any exceptions to this entire agreement must be approved in writing.

19. INCLEMENT WEATHER, UNINHABITABLE or ACT OF GOD POLICY:

Should the premises be destroyed by fire or other casualty, extreme weather, pandemic or act of God to become unfit for human habitation or to prevent travel to the property then these presents shall thereby be ended with NO refund to the GUEST for any rent term unused. Inclement weather preventing travel to or from the property will not be the responsibility of the HOST. We highly recommend you purchase travel insurance to cover any losses in this case or immediately notify Airbnb who will assist you under their guest guarantee.

20. INTENT OF THIS LEASE: The rental of these premises is for vacation or recreational purposes only and the GUEST understands this unit is not available for primary or permanent residency. The GUEST certifies that they reside at the address provided on this agreement as their primary place of residence. Even in the case of a reservation of 30 days or more, this agreement falls under lodging law, and the GUEST maintains a primary residency at the address provided and is not protected by Michigan state residency or tenant law.

21. EVENTS POLICY: The premises may not be used for parties, large gatherings, receptions, weddings, or any type of function which would cause abnormal wear and tear or mess or exceed the maximum number of occupants specified in this lease without written permission. Evidence of these activities will result in a potential $1000 fine. At the HOST's discretion, they may choose to grant a written exemption to this events policy, which will not be considered a part of this agreement.

22. SIGHT UNSEEN: The HOST has endeavored to depict the property and its amenities as accurately as possible in online advertisements. The GUEST acknowledges that they are renting the property without physically inspecting it beforehand and assume any associated risks. Given the communal nature of vacation rentals and the possibility of other guests occupying the premises, despite diligent upkeep efforts, the HOST cannot assure that the property will be presented by cleaners exactly as depicted in the photos or devoid of signs of regular usage. It is incumbent upon the GUEST to thoroughly review the comprehensive advertisement and policies pertaining to the property.

23. BOOKING PLATFORM POLICY: In the case that the booking is through one of these platforms, all exchanges of funds will be made through these websites according to their terms, unless agreed to by both parties. They are a payment exchange service only, and not a booking agent. All other terms and conditions in this contract supersede and take precedent over any booking platform's terms or conditions.

24. HOUSE RULES: The GUEST agrees to adhere to all house rules or instructions issued by the HOST through any means of communication, including but not limited to messages, email correspondence, property listings, welcome books, information books, or any other form of communication received by the GUEST.

25. COMMERCIAL / FILMING / PHOTOGRAPHY: No filming or photography is permitted for the purposes of commercial distribution or profit. This agreement is for recreational purposes only. Photos shared on social media must include a tag or credit of the rental property or owner. @topazstays

The property may not be used for any events, meetings or any other sort of commercial use without prior approval. Please inquire for details on use of the property for such purposes.

26. PINATAS / CONFETTI / GLITTER / FIREWORKS POLICY: No confetti, glitter, spray tan or pinatas are allowed anywhere on the premises or grounds. No fireworks of any kind, even safe and sane, may be brought or used in or on the premises.

27. FIREPIT & FIREPLACE POLICY:

Firepit (Gas) – GUEST will fully close the valve on the propane tank when not using. Keep the firepit covered, wait until fully cooled off before replacing the cover. GUEST is responsible to prevent the cover from blowing away.

Fireplace (Electric) - GUEST will ensure the fireplace is turned off when not in use and never left unattended. No objects or flammable materials shall be placed near the fireplace. Any damages or incidents resulting from improper use of the fireplace will be the responsibility of GUEST.

28. BBQ GRILL:

GUEST will clean up after use and keep the grill clean. If found left dirty and requires extra cleaning, an extra cleaning fee of $50 will be charged.

29. CHILD SAFETY: GUEST acknowledges that the rental property is not childproofed and understands that they are solely responsible for ensuring child safety during their stay. This includes supervising any children present on the premises and taking appropriate precautions. GUEST further acknowledges that any use of child-related items or equipment within the rental property is at their own risk, and they agree to exercise caution accordingly.

GUEST agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Host, including its agents, representatives, and affiliates, from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees and court costs) arising out of or related to any injuries, accidents, or incidents involving children during GUEST's occupancy.

30.DELIVERIES: Food or grocery delivery is allowed during your stay. No other packages or letters may be delivered to the property before, during, or after your stay. We are not able to guarantee shipment to you after your stay.

31. SAUNA USE / SAUNA WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

The $50 facilities fee is included in the rent paid. In the case that the sauna is unusable due to mechanical failure the facilities fee is the maximum that will be refunded.

If GUEST finds the facility in unsatisfactory condition upon arrival, please refer to #10 in this agreement.

a. GUEST acknowledges that the property contains a sauna (hereinafter referred to as "Amenity”). The GUEST agrees to use the Amenity at their own risk and accepts full responsibility for their safety, as well as the safety of any accompanying individuals.

b. GUEST acknowledges and understands that the use of the Amenity involves inherent risks, including but not limited to heat-related injuries, burns, dehydration, or aggravation of pre-existing medical conditions. The GUEST voluntarily assumes all such risks and releases the HOST from all liability arising from the use of the Amenity.

c. GUEST agrees to abide by all rules and guidelines provided by the HOST regarding the use of the Amenity including but not limited to the ones listed below. GUEST shall ensure that all individuals using the Amenity under their supervision also comply with these rules and guidelines.

• Limiting sauna sessions to no more than 20 minutes at a time.

• Staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water before and after use.

• Avoiding the sauna if feeling unwell or experiencing any symptoms of illness.

d. GUEST shall exercise reasonable care and caution while using the Amenity.

e. Guests with certain medical conditions, including but not limited to heart disease, high or low blood pressure, respiratory issues, skin disorders, or any other condition that may be exacerbated by heat, are advised to consult a physician before using the Amenity. Pregnant women or those who may be pregnant should not use the Amenity.

f. Children under the age of 18 are not permitted to use the Amenity without direct adult supervision. Guests are responsible for ensuring that children do not access the sauna unattended.

g. GUEST shall not tamper with or attempt to disable any safety features, equipment, or devices related to the Amenity.

h. GUEST agrees to refrain from using the Amenity while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any substances that may impair their judgment or physical abilities. GUEST shall ensure that all individuals using the Amenity under their supervision are also in a fit condition to do so safely.

i. Guests are expected to follow all provided instructions for the safe operation of the Amenity. Any issues or malfunctions with the Amenity should be reported immediately to the Host.

j. GUEST acknowledges that the HOST has not made any representations or warranties regarding the safety or condition of the Amenity. GUEST accepts the Amenity in their "as-is" condition and agrees that HOST shall not be held responsible for any defects, malfunctions, or hazards associated with the Amenity.

i. GUEST acknowledges that HOST insurance may not cover any injuries or damages sustained while using the Amenity. GUEST is encouraged to obtain their own insurance coverage to protect against such risks.

j. GUEST hereby releases, waives, and discharges HOST OR RENTAL MANAGER OR CO-HOST from any and all claims, damages, or causes of action, including injury, illness, or death, that may result from the use of the sauna, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.

k. GUEST has read this waiver in its entirety, understand its contents, and agree to be bound by its terms. GUEST acknowledges that this waiver is legally binding and that they are giving up certain rights by signing it.

32. INDEMNIFICATION & HOLD HARMLESS: The GUEST agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the HOST OR RENTAL MANAGER or CO-HOST of the property harmless for from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, damage, cost or expense whatsoever (including attorney’s fees) arising from or related to any claim in connection with your use and/or occupancy of the Vacation Rental and its amenities, including, but not limited to, any claim or liability for personal injury, property damage, wrongful death, accidents, allergic reactions, illnesses or any other casualties or health problems, including viruses, which may arise during tenancy or as a result of said occupancy, loss of personal belongings or theft of property which is made, incurred or sustained by you and/or anyone you invite to use the Vacation Rental as your guest. Safety precautions undertaken by HOST are not foolproof, and GUEST shall hold HOST, RENTAL MANAGER, or CO-HOST harmless from all claims to person or property arising out of the use and occupancy of the premises

33. LEGAL ACTION: If any legal action or proceeding be brought by either party to this agreement, the prevailing party shall be reimbursed for all reasonable attorney’s fees, court filing fees or any other expenses incurred in such proceeding in addition to other damages awarded. Due to the fees that can be charged by attorneys, it is agreed by the parties that both sides will waive their right to a jury trial and will first attempt to mediation or arbitration if the claim exceeds small claims court limits.