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# Usage Agreement Screen

## Learn about the 'Usage Agreement' screen in the Guest Portal:

The Usage Agreement Screen is designed to present a legally binding contract between the host and the guest. This agreement explicitly states that the guest will follow the host's rules and policies during their stay. By ensuring that guests agree to these terms before proceeding with check-in, you can protect your property and maintain a harmonious environment.

#### **Setting Up the Usage Agreement Screen**

Customizing the Usage Agreement Screen in Autohost is a straightforward process. Here’s how you can do it:

1. **Log into Your Autohost Account:**
   
     - Navigate to Guest Portal \> Screens \> Usage Agreement.
       
       ![GP - SCREENS](https://help.autohost.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/GP%20-%20SCREENS.jpg?width=688&height=371&name=GP%20-%20SCREENS.jpg)
2. **Enable the Usage Agreement Screen:**
   
     - Toggle the Usage Agreement Screen option ON to enable it for your guests.
3. **Customize the Agreement Content:**
   
     - Enter your usage agreement content in the provided text box. You can use the default agreement provided by Autohost, which was written by their lawyers specifically for short-term rentals, or customize it to your liking by entering your own agreement. Agreements can also be adjusted based on booking source within this page.
       
       ![gp - usage](https://help.autohost.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/gp%20-%20usage.jpg?width=688&height=288&name=gp%20-%20usage.jpg)
4. **Save the Configuration:**
   
     - Click "Save" to finalize your settings.

The agreement includes a placeholder for one (1) signature of the primary guest. When the guest views the agreement, they will be prompted to type in their signature. The signature is an official, binding digital signature.

Does your Home Owners Association (HOA) require you (the Property Manager) to email signed agreements to them for privacy and regulatory reasons? If yes, kindly note that it will be your responsibility to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of these agreements.

 

 

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