DesiRoomie is intended to be a respectful, community-oriented platform for people searching for accommodation and roommates in Ireland. By using the platform, users agree to behave responsibly and respectfully toward others.
The following activities are prohibited:
1. Fake or Misleading Information
Users must not:
- create fake accounts
- impersonate other individuals
- post misleading or fraudulent listings
- provide false identity, contact, or accommodation information
- misrepresent ownership, availability, pricing, or property conditions
2. Harassment or Abuse
Users must not engage in:
- harassment
- threats or intimidation
- hate speech
- discrimination
- abusive or offensive conduct
- stalking or repeated unwanted contact
Respectful communication is expected in listings, profiles, and private messaging.
3. Spam and Unauthorized Promotion
Users may not:
- send spam messages
- advertise unrelated products or services
- misuse messaging systems for marketing
- attempt to redirect users to competing platforms or external services for solicitation purposes
4. Illegal or Unsafe Activity
The platform may not be used for:
- unlawful activities
- scams or fraudulent transactions
- exploitation or unsafe housing practices
- collection of sensitive personal data from users without consent
- sharing harmful, explicit, or illegal content
5. Account and Platform Abuse
Users must not attempt to:
- bypass platform restrictions
- interfere with platform functionality
- scrape or harvest user data
- exploit bugs or security vulnerabilities
- upload malicious software, scripts, or harmful code
6. Listing Standards
Listings should:
- accurately describe the accommodation
- include truthful pricing and availability
- avoid deceptive or manipulated images
- comply with applicable Irish laws and regulations
The platform reserves the right to remove listings that appear misleading, unsafe, fraudulent, duplicate, or inappropriate.
7. Moderation and Enforcement
I reserve the right to:
- review accounts, listings, and messages when necessary for safety, moderation, fraud prevention, abuse investigation, or platform security
- remove content that violates these guidelines
- suspend or permanently ban accounts without prior notice in serious cases
Repeated or severe violations may result in permanent removal from the platform.
8. User Responsibility
Users are responsible for:
- verifying listings and individuals independently
- exercising caution before entering agreements or making payments
- protecting their own personal and financial information
The platform does not guarantee the conduct, legitimacy, or intentions of any user.
9. Reporting Violations
Users are encouraged to report suspicious listings, abusive behavior, scams, impersonation, or violations of these guidelines through the platform’s support or reporting channels.