Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing Avaaso.com, and specifically by registering an account or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. Company Information

Avaaso.com is owned and operated by:

• Company Name: Xponentshift Limited
• Registered Address: 1 McElwain Terrace, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 C434, Ireland
• Contact Email: info@avaaso.com

3. User Accounts

• To access certain features, including uploading content or purchasing subscriptions, you must create an account.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
• You must provide accurate and current information at all times.
• You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account at info@avaaso.com.
• Both tenants and landlords may delete their account at any time from within the platform. Account deletion is immediate and permanent.

4. User-Generated Content

You retain ownership of the text and images you upload to Avaaso. By posting content, you grant Xponentshift Limited a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, display, and distribute that content in connection with our services.

• Prohibited Content: You may not upload content that is illegal, offensive, defamatory, or infringes on the intellectual property rights of others.
• Responsibility: You are solely responsible for the accuracy and legality of the content you post.
• Document Submissions: Documents submitted as part of rental applications (e.g., proof of income or identification) are not automatically verified. Any document review is conducted manually. Avaaso does not guarantee the authenticity of any submitted documents.

5. Proprietary Rights

Aside from User-Generated Content, all materials on Avaaso.com — including but not limited to logos, designs, text, graphics, and proprietary software — are the exclusive property of Xponentshift Limited. Users may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works of our content without express written permission.

6. Feedback and Suggestions

We value your input. By submitting feedback, ideas, or suggestions to Avaaso:

• You agree that we may use such feedback for any purpose without compensation or credits.
• All rights to such feedback become the sole property of Xponentshift Limited upon submission.

7. Subscription Services and Payments

Avaaso offers subscription-based access to premium features and one-time listing slot purchases.

• Billing: Subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis (monthly). One-time listing slots are charged per purchase.
• Payment Processing: All payments are handled securely via Stripe. No raw card data is stored on Avaaso's servers.
• Cancellations: You may cancel your subscription at any time via your account settings. Refunds are subject to our internal refund policy and applicable Irish and EU consumer protection laws.

8. Copyright and Infringement

We respect intellectual property rights in accordance with EU and Irish law. If you believe your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact us at:

Email: info@avaaso.com

9. GDPR & Data Protection

Xponentshift Limited acts as the Data Controller under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and complies fully with Irish data protection law.

• Data Collection: We collect only the personal data necessary to provide our services. For full details, see our Privacy Policy.
• Legal Basis: We process your data on the basis of contractual necessity, consent, or legitimate interests, depending on the category of data.
• User Rights: You have the right to access, rectify, erase, or port your personal data, and to object to or restrict its processing. You may exercise these rights by emailing info@avaaso.com.
• Data Copy Requests: You may request a copy of your personal data at any time by emailing info@avaaso.com. We will respond within 30 days as required under GDPR Article 15.
• Account Deletion: You may permanently delete your account and all associated data at any time from within your account settings.
• Breach Notification: In the event of a data breach, we will notify the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) within 72 hours, and affected users where required, in accordance with GDPR Article 33.
• Complaints: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission at www.dataprotection.ie.

10. Cookies

We use strictly necessary cookies to operate the platform, and optional analytics and marketing cookies only with your explicit consent. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the footer. For full details, see our Cookie Policy.

11. Limitation of Liability

Avaaso.com is provided "as is." To the maximum extent permitted by Irish and EU law, Xponentshift Limited shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform. We do not guarantee the accuracy of property listings or user-submitted information.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or a notice on the platform. Continued use of Avaaso after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ireland. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish courts.