

These Terms and Conditions refer to the Hivo platform, whether operated as a website or mobile application (hereinafter referred to as the “Platform,” “Website,” or “Application”).
Accessing, registering with, or using the Platform is subject to these Terms, in addition to all applicable laws and regulations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Your use of the Platform constitutes your explicit, final, and unconditional acceptance of these Terms. Such acceptance becomes effective from the date of your registration or first use of the Platform.
Hivo reserves the right to amend or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Platform following any amendment constitutes implicit acceptance of the updated Terms.
First: Platform Definition and Role
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Hivo.
The Platform enables Guests to search for and book accommodations and allows Hosts to list their properties and provide hosting services.
Hivo does not own, manage, control, or operate any accommodation units or hosting services and is not a party to any direct contractual relationship between the Guest and the Host.
The Privacy Policy and Payment Policies form an integral part of these Terms.
Second: Guest Terms
1. Searching for Accommodation
Guests may search using available criteria, including:
Type of accommodation
Location
Stay dates
Available filters
Search results are displayed based on relevance to selected criteria. Hivo does not guarantee that results will fully meet the Guest’s expectations.
2. Booking Conditions
Upon completing a booking, the Guest agrees to comply with all Host-specific terms, including:
Cancellation or modification policy
Check-in and check-out times
Available services
Any additional requirements stated on the listing page
3. Booking Confirmation
Receipt of a booking confirmation constitutes final acceptance by the Guest of all applicable terms and policies. The Guest is responsible for reviewing booking details before confirming.
4. Booking Modification or Cancellation
Bookings may be modified or canceled in accordance with the Host’s approved cancellation policy. The Guest may not request modification or cancellation where the Host’s policy does not permit it.
5. Late Arrival or No-Show
Guests must communicate with the Host in case of delayed arrival.
If check-in becomes impossible due to reasons attributable to the Guest, the booking may be canceled without refund unless otherwise stated in the Host’s policy.
Third: Payment and Cancellation
The Guest must pay the full booking amount or any required deposit.
Certain bookings or promotional offers may be non-refundable and non-modifiable.
Additional fees may apply for early check-in or late check-out.
In case of delayed departure, the cost of an additional night may be charged.
Bookings may be managed through the “My Bookings” section or by contacting customer support.
Fourth: Compensation
Hivo may, at its sole discretion, compensate the Guest in the following cases:
The unit is unfit for use.
Essential facilities are unavailable.
The unit is not clean.
The Host refuses handover without legitimate justification.
The following conditions apply:
The complaint must be submitted within one hour of check-in.
Compensation shall not exceed the total amount paid for the booking.
Fifth: Disclaimer of Liability
Hivo does not guarantee the availability of all requested amenities.
Use of the Platform is at the user’s own risk.
Hivo shall not be liable for:
Technical malfunctions
Data loss
Injuries or accidents
Sixth: Prohibited Conduct and General Provisions
Users agree not to:
Make fraudulent bookings
Misuse the Platform
Publish unlawful or offensive content
Infringe intellectual property rights
Attempt unauthorized access
Upload viruses or malicious software
Hivo reserves the right to take appropriate action in case of violations.
Seventh: Breach of Terms
In the event of a violation of these Terms, Hivo reserves the right to:
Issue a warning
Remove violating content
Suspend or terminate accounts
Cancel bookings
Initiate legal proceedings
Eighth: Intellectual Property Rights
All Platform content is protected under applicable intellectual property laws. No content may be used, reproduced, or distributed without prior written consent from Hivo.
Ninth: Indemnification and Liability
Users agree to indemnify and hold Hivo harmless from any losses or damages resulting from:
Misuse of the Platform
Violation of these Terms
Damage caused to accommodation units
Tenth: Final Provisions
Guests must provide accurate information during registration.
Guests agree to receive communications via email or SMS.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The courts of Riyadh shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising from these Terms.
Users may contact Hivo through official support channels for inquiries or complaints.
