Q: Can I charge a percentage service fee if someone makes a booking for through my mobile app if I direct them to the owner
Can my business legally use agreements to establish percentage fees, roles, compliance terms, and digital acceptance for a platform connecting property owners and renters as an intermediary, not a broker? Specifically:
1. Can we charge percentage-based fees and ensure compliance with laws distinguishing intermediaries from real estate brokers?
2. Can agreements define our platform as a marketing and technology service, not a broker, ensuring property owners retain control?
3. Can we include clauses for compliance with real estate, advertising, payment processing, and consumer protection laws?
4. Are digital acceptance methods (e.g., during onboarding or booking) legally binding?
5. Which agreement type best fits: Service Agreement, Terms of Service, Licensing Agreement, or Marketplace Agreement? Could a hybrid approach combining these be viable?
6. What legal safeguards ensure scalability, enforceability, and protection from liability across jurisdictions
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