1. Introduction
Welcome to Staykey. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.
2. Service description
Staykey provides property management software for vacation rental hosts. Our service includes booking sync, guest portals, turnover management, and optional smart-device control via Home Assistant integration.
Smart home features require compatible hardware (sold separately) and a Home Assistant installation. Staykey is not responsible for hardware compatibility, setup, or performance issues related to third-party devices.
3. User accounts
To use Staykey, you must create an account and provide accurate information. You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the security of your account credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access
4. Subscription and billing
Staykey offers subscription plans billed monthly or annually:
- Free trial: We offer a 30-day free trial. You will not be charged until the trial period ends.
- Payment: By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge your payment method for the subscription fee.
- Automatic renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled before the renewal date.
- Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.
- Refunds: Refunds are provided on a case-by-case basis at our discretion.
5. Affiliate disclosure
Amazon Associates Program: Staykey participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
When you click on product links on our website (including our Hardware Planner) and make a purchase on Amazon, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This commission helps support the development and maintenance of Staykey.
Our recommendations: We only recommend products that we believe are compatible with Staykey and suitable for vacation rental automation. Our product recommendations are based on:
- Compatibility with Home Assistant and Z-Wave/Zigbee protocols
- Reliability and build quality
- Value for vacation rental use cases
- Community feedback and reviews
Independence: Our affiliate relationships do not influence our honest recommendations. We do not receive compensation from manufacturers for featuring their products, and we are free to recommend alternatives.
Price and availability: Product prices, availability, and specifications shown on our site are estimates and may not reflect current Amazon pricing. We are not responsible for price changes or product availability on third-party sites.
6. Hardware and third-party services
If you choose to use Staykey's smart-device features, compatible hardware and a Home Assistant installation are required. You are responsible for:
- Purchasing and installing compatible hardware (if using smart-device features)
- Setting up and maintaining your Home Assistant installation (if applicable)
- Ensuring network connectivity and security
- Hardware warranties and support (handled by manufacturers)
Staykey is not responsible for hardware defects, compatibility issues, or problems arising from third-party services including Home Assistant, Amazon, or device manufacturers.
7. Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- Use the service for any illegal purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Reverse engineer or decompile our software
- Resell or redistribute our service without permission
- Use the service in a way that could harm our infrastructure
8. SMS/text messaging
Staykey sends automated SMS text messages to property hosts and cleaning professionals. By providing a phone number and checking the SMS consent checkbox during account setup, users consent to receive automated text messages from Staykey. These messages include:
- Booking alerts (new bookings, check-in/check-out, cancellations)
- Cleaning notifications (assignment requests, confirmations, reminders, completion checks)
- Device alerts (offline, access code failures)
- Integration alerts (sync failures, disconnections)
Message frequency: Message frequency varies based on notification preferences and property activity. Message and data rates may apply. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of any purchase.
Opting out: You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message from Staykey. After opting out, you will receive a confirmation message and no further messages will be sent. To re-subscribe, reply START. You can also manage SMS preferences per notification type from your account settings.
Help: For help with SMS messaging, reply HELP to any message or contact us at [email protected].
For more information about how we handle phone numbers and SMS data, see our Privacy Policy.
9. Data and privacy
Your use of Staykey is also governed by our Privacy Policy. We collect and process data as described in our Privacy Policy to provide and improve our service.
10. Intellectual property
Staykey and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Staykey and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
11. Warranties and disclaimers
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. STAYKEY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT:
- The service will be uninterrupted or error-free
- The service will meet your specific requirements
- Hardware purchased through affiliate links will work as expected
- Smart home automations will function 100% of the time
You use the service at your own risk. Staykey is not liable for property damage, lost revenue, or guest issues arising from service malfunctions or hardware failures.
12. Limitation of liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, STAYKEY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.
13. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account at any time for violations of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the service ceases immediately. You may terminate your account at any time by canceling your subscription.
14. Changes to terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through the service. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
15. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of the jurisdiction where Staykey is registered.
16. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].