Platform Guidelines & Responsibilities

Date d'effet : 23 avril 2026

Welcome to Ruteria.

Ruteria helps people discover rural properties for gatherings, retreats, farm-based events, outdoor celebrations, and other small-scale uses, while helping property owners share meaningful spaces and create supplemental income opportunities.

By using Ruteria, you agree to the guidelines and responsibilities below.

These guidelines are intended to clarify what Ruteria does, what Ruteria does not do, and what hosts and guests are responsible for before, during, and after any event or property use.

1. Important Notice

Ruteria is a marketplace and information platform.

Ruteria does not own, operate, inspect, manage, supervise, or control the properties listed on the platform.

Information on Ruteria is provided for general planning purposes only. It is not legal, zoning, permitting, insurance, safety, agricultural, tax, or professional advice.

Hosts and guests are responsible for verifying whether a property, event, use, permit, insurance policy, rental setup, vendor, or activity is suitable and lawful for their specific situation.

Use of Ruteria does not replace consultation with a municipality, insurer, lawyer, accountant, event professional, safety professional, or other qualified advisor.

2. What Ruteria Does

Ruteria est une plateforme de marché qui aide à connecter :

Hôtes immobiliers
Organisateurs d'événements
Guests seeking rural, outdoor, farm-based, or unique private spaces

Ruteria helps users:

Discover properties
Compare listing information
Ask better planning questions
Connect with hosts
Understand practical event considerations before making arrangements

Ruteria may provide listing fields, planning prompts, badges, checkmarks, categories, filters, and educational content to help users evaluate properties.

However, Ruteria does not guarantee that any property is suitable, lawful, safe, available, permitted, insured, or appropriate for a specific event or use.

3. What Ruteria Does Not Do

Ruteria n'est pas :

A legal advisor
A permitting authority
An insurer
A broker
A real estate agent
A property manager
A venue operator
An event planner
A safety inspector
A municipal, provincial, or federal authority
A party to private agreements between hosts and guests, unless expressly stated in writing

Ruteria does not:

Approve or certify properties for event use
Guarantee listing accuracy
Guarantee legal compliance
Guarantee permit eligibility
Guarantee insurance coverage
Guarantee property safety
Guarantee event outcomes
Supervise events
Manage guests, vendors, attendees, neighbours, or local authorities
Resolve all disputes between hosts and guests

Les annonces et les informations sur les propriétés sont fournies en grande partie par les hôtes et peuvent changer au fil du temps.

Les utilisateurs sont responsables de vérifier que la propriété convient à l'usage qu'ils envisagent.

4. Planning and Compliance-Related Information

Certaines annonces peuvent inclure des informations relatives à :

Stationnements
Access roads
Shuttle access
Power availability
Accès à l'eau
Washrooms or sanitation
Restrictions d'incendie
Sound or noise sensitivity
Neighbour considerations
Considérations d'utilisation agricole
Tents, rentals, or temporary structures
Vendor access
Insurance requirements
Permit considerations

This information is provided as a planning aid only.

It is meant to help users ask better questions. It does not guarantee that an event is lawful, approved, permitted, insured, safe, or appropriate.

Ruteria does not provide legal, zoning, permitting, insurance, safety, or event-planning advice.

Hosts and guests remain responsible for verifying all applicable municipal, provincial, federal, zoning, agricultural, fire, safety, noise, alcohol, food-service, parking, traffic, environmental, and other requirements.

5. Verified Listings and Checkmarks

Some listings may display a verified checkmark, badge, or similar indicator.

A verified checkmark means that certain listing information has been provided, reviewed for completeness, or identified by Ruteria as meeting basic platform information standards.

A verified checkmark does not mean that Ruteria has:

Inspected the property
Approved the property
Certified the property
Licensed the property
Insured the property
Guaranteed the property
Confirmed legal compliance
Confirmed permit eligibility
Confirmed safety
Confirmed event suitability
Confirmed availability

A verified listing does not mean that the property is legally permitted, safe, suitable, or available for any particular event, activity, or use.

Hosts and guests are still responsible for conducting their own due diligence.

6. Hosts Are Responsible for Their Listings

Hosts are responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and current status of their listings.

Les hôtes sont responsables de :

Fournir des informations précises sur les annonces
Updating listing information when conditions change
Having the authority to offer the property
Confirming that the intended use is allowed
Following applicable laws, bylaws, regulations, and rules
Disclosing relevant limitations or risks
Identifying restricted or off-limit areas
Setting clear event rules and property boundaries
Confirming parking, access, sanitation, and power limitations
Obtaining any required permits, approvals, inspections, or permissions
Confirming insurance coverage
Communicating clearly with guests before accepting any event or use

A listing on Ruteria does not mean Ruteria has approved, certified, or endorsed the property for event use.

Hosts should not list a property or accept an event unless they are satisfied that the proposed use is appropriate, lawful, insured, and manageable.

7. Guests and Organizers Are Responsible for Their Events

Guests and event organizers are responsible for evaluating whether a property fits their needs.

Les invités et les organisateurs sont responsables de :

Reviewing the listing carefully
Asking the host questions before making arrangements
Confirming availability, pricing, access, and event rules
Confirming guest capacity and site limitations
Obtaining required permits or approvals
Obtaining appropriate insurance
Hiring qualified vendors where needed
Respecting neighbours, property rules, land, animals, crops, equipment, and local communities
Managing attendees, vendors, rentals, vehicles, waste, noise, alcohol, food service, fire safety, and event activities
Following all applicable laws, bylaws, regulations, and rules
Leaving the property in the agreed condition

Guests and organizers should not assume that a property is suitable for their event simply because it appears on Ruteria.

Any agreement reached for property use is between the host and the guest unless Ruteria expressly states otherwise in writing.

8. Host and Guest Agreements

Any agreement, booking, rental arrangement, payment, deposit, cancellation, refund, damage issue, access issue, event disruption, or property-use dispute is between the host and the guest unless Ruteria expressly states otherwise in writing.

Ruteria is not a party to those agreements and is not responsible for enforcing them.

Hosts and guests are encouraged to clearly confirm the terms of any arrangement in writing, including:

Date and time
Permitted use
Guest count
Price and payment terms
Deposit requirements
Cancellation terms
Access areas
Off-limit areas
Parking rules
Noise expectations
Fire rules
Alcohol rules
Vendor access
Cleanup responsibilities
Damage responsibilities
Insurance requirements
Permit responsibilities

Ruteria may help facilitate communication, but users remain responsible for their own agreements and decisions.

9. Insurance

Ruteria does not provide insurance coverage for hosts, guests, organizers, vendors, attendees, properties, vehicles, equipment, structures, animals, crops, or events.

Hosts and guests are responsible for obtaining appropriate insurance for their property, event, activities, vendors, alcohol service, equipment, attendees, and any other relevant risks.

Users should confirm coverage directly with their insurer before hosting, booking, attending, or organizing an event.

Hosts should not assume that standard home, farm, commercial, or property insurance covers event use.

Guests and organizers should not assume that the host’s insurance covers their event, vendors, attendees, activities, or liabilities.

Ruteria is not responsible for uninsured losses, denied claims, exclusions, gaps in coverage, or insurance disputes.

10. Permits, Bylaws, and Local Rules

Hosts and guests are responsible for confirming and complying with all applicable requirements, including but not limited to:

Municipal bylaws
Provincial laws
Federal laws
Zoning rules
Agricultural land rules
Fire-safety rules
Building and occupancy rules
Noise bylaws
Alcohol rules
Food-service rules
Parking and traffic rules
Environmental rules
Waste-management rules
Tent, structure, and temporary installation rules
Public gathering or event requirements

Some events may require permits, approvals, inspections, insurance certificates, site plans, traffic plans, emergency plans, security plans, sanitation plans, fire-safety measures, or other documentation.

Ruteria may provide general planning prompts, but Ruteria does not determine whether an event is permitted, compliant, insurable, safe, or appropriate.

Users should contact the relevant municipality, insurer, professional advisor, or authority before proceeding with any event or property use.

11. Rural Properties Carry Inherent Risks

Rural, farm, forest, outdoor, and private properties may involve risks that are different from traditional event venues.

These risks may include:

Terrain accidenté
Slopes, ditches, rocks, holes, mud, or water
Exposition aux intempéries
Limited lighting
Limited cellular service
Limited emergency access
Remote locations
Farm equipment
Animals, insects, or wildlife
Crops, fences, gates, or electric fencing
Open water, ponds, rivers, or streams
Fire risks
Wind, rain, snow, heat, cold, or storms
Limited washroom or sanitation access
Limited power or water access
Gravel roads, narrow roads, or difficult vehicle access
Noise sensitivity from neighbours or nearby communities

By using Ruteria, users acknowledge that rural properties may involve inherent risks and that they are responsible for evaluating those risks before hosting, booking, attending, or organizing an event.

12. Property Access, Boundaries, and Restricted Areas

Hosts are responsible for clearly identifying which parts of the property are available for use and which areas are restricted.

Guests and organizers must respect all property boundaries, restricted areas, instructions, signage, gates, fences, fields, animals, buildings, equipment, and private spaces.

Unless clearly agreed with the host, guests and organizers may not access:

Private residences
Barns or outbuildings
Equipment areas
Animal areas
Crop areas
Storage areas
Water features
Forested areas
Neighbouring properties
Any area marked or communicated as off-limits

Guests and organizers are responsible for ensuring that attendees, vendors, staff, and invitees follow the host’s property rules.

13. Vendors, Rentals, and Third Parties

Events may involve third-party vendors or rental providers, including but not limited to:

Caterers
Tent companies
Washroom providers
Generator providers
DJs or musicians
Decorators
Rental companies
Shuttle providers
Security providers
Bar services
Photographers
Planners

Ruteria is not responsible for third-party vendors, rentals, services, equipment, delays, cancellations, damages, injuries, or disputes.

Guests and organizers are responsible for confirming that vendors are qualified, insured, permitted, and approved by the host where required.

Hosts may set reasonable rules for vendor access, setup, teardown, parking, noise, power use, waste, and site protection.

14. Payments, Deposits, and Cancellations

Unless Ruteria expressly provides a payment or booking system, payment terms are arranged directly between hosts and guests.

Hosts and guests are responsible for agreeing in writing to:

Tarif
Deposits
Payment due dates
Accepted payment methods
Cancellation terms
Refund terms
Damage deposits
Additional fees
Overtime fees
Cleaning fees
Vendor fees
Weather-related policies

Ruteria is not responsible for payment disputes, unpaid amounts, refunds, cancellations, chargebacks, deposits, damages, or private financial arrangements between hosts and guests unless expressly stated in writing.

Users should avoid sending money unless they are satisfied with the identity, authority, and reliability of the other party.

15. User Conduct

Users must use Ruteria respectfully and honestly.

Les utilisateurs ne peuvent pas :

Post false, misleading, or inaccurate listings
Misrepresent a property
Misrepresent permit, insurance, safety, or compliance status
Misrepresent pricing, availability, location, capacity, or amenities
Use the platform for unlawful events or activities
Circumvent the platform in a way that violates Ruteria’s policies
Harass, threaten, discriminate against, or abuse other users
Damage rural properties, crops, animals, equipment, buildings, roads, or neighbouring land
Use the platform in a way that harms hosts, guests, rural communities, or Ruteria
Upload unlawful, offensive, deceptive, or infringing content
Attempt to interfere with the operation or security of the platform

Ruteria may remove listings, restrict accounts, suspend users, or take other action where needed to protect the platform, users, property owners, guests, or communities.

16. If Problems Arise

While Ruteria may help facilitate communication, disputes about the following are generally between hosts and guests:

Cancellations
Refunds
Deposits
Property conditions
Listing accuracy
Access issues
Event disruptions
Weather issues
Plaintes pour bruit
Vendor issues
Damage
Injuries
Permits
Insurance
Compliance issues
Neighbour complaints
Guest conduct
Host conduct

Ruteria may, at its discretion, review complaints, remove content, suspend accounts, or assist with communication.

However, Ruteria is not responsible for resolving every dispute and does not guarantee a particular outcome.

17. Limitation of Liability

Ruteria provides the platform “as is” and “as available.”

While Ruteria works to improve trust, clarity, and usability, Ruteria cannot guarantee:

Listing accuracy
Property suitability
Property safety
Permit eligibility
Legal compliance
Insurance coverage
Host reliability
Guest reliability
Vendor reliability
Event outcomes
Platform availability
Error-free operation
Uninterrupted service

To the extent permitted by law, users assume responsibility for their use of the platform and any associated risks.

Ruteria is not responsible for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, including lost profits, lost opportunities, event disruption, property damage, personal injury, reputational harm, or disputes between users.

Nothing in these guidelines limits liability where such limitation is not permitted by law.

18. No Endorsement

The presence of a listing, host, guest, badge, checkmark, category, review, image, description, or platform feature does not mean that Ruteria endorses, guarantees, certifies, or recommends the property, host, guest, vendor, service, or event.

Users should make their own independent decisions before entering into any arrangement.

19. Changes to These Guidelines

Ruteria may update these guidelines as the platform evolves.

Continued use of Ruteria after changes are posted means that users accept the updated guidelines.

Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.

20. Questions

For questions about Ruteria’s platform guidelines, contact:

info@ruteria.com

Voir aussi :

Terms of Service
Politique de confidentialité
Normes de la communauté
Politique d'annulation