Terms of Service

Welcome to Maskani ("Platform", "Service", "we", "us" or "our"). By accessing or using maskani.libertygulf.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations of the Kingdom of Bahrain, including but not limited to:

• Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 30 of 2018)
• Property Rent Law (Law No. 27 of 2014)
• Civil Code of the Kingdom of Bahrain
• Electronic Transactions Law (Law No. 28 of 2002)

Maskani is an online marketplace connecting landlords and tenants in the Kingdom of Bahrain. We provide:

• Property listing services for landlords
• Property search and viewing request services for tenants
• Communication facilitation between landlords and tenants
• Property management tools

Important: Maskani is a facilitator only. We do not own, manage or control any properties listed. All rental agreements are between landlords and tenants directly.

Registration

You must provide accurate, current and complete information during registration. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

Account types

• Landlord accounts: for property owners or authorised property managers
• Tenant accounts: for individuals seeking rental properties

Prohibited uses

• Providing false or misleading information
• Impersonating another person or entity
• Using the platform for illegal purposes
• Posting fraudulent listings or scams
• Harassment or abusive behaviour toward other users
• Automated scraping or data collection

Property listings

Landlords must ensure that:

• All property information is accurate and up to date
• They have legal ownership or authority to list the property
• Properties comply with all applicable building and safety regulations
• Rental prices are clearly stated in Bahraini dinars (BHD)
• Photos accurately represent the property

Legal compliance

Landlords must comply with the Property Rent Law (Law No. 27 of 2014), including:

• Registration of rental agreements with the relevant authorities
• Adherence to the maximum annual rent increase limits, as regulated
• Proper notice periods for termination or renewal
• Maintenance of properties to habitable standards

Tenants must:

• Provide accurate information in viewing requests
• Respect property viewing appointments
• Negotiate rental terms directly with landlords in good faith
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Not use false pretences to gain property access

Platform fees

Currently, Maskani offers its basic listing and search services at no charge. We reserve the right to introduce fees for premium features with 30 days' notice.

Rental payments

All rental payments, deposits and fees are arranged directly between landlords and tenants. Maskani does not process rental payments.

All content on the Maskani platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images and software, is the property of Liberty Gulf or its content suppliers and is protected by Bahraini and international copyright laws.

Users retain ownership of content they upload but grant Maskani a non-exclusive, worldwide licence to use, display and distribute such content for platform operation purposes.

No warranty

The platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:

• The accuracy, completeness or reliability of listings
• The conduct or identity of users
• The suitability of any property
• Uninterrupted service, or service without errors

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Bahraini law, Maskani shall not be liable for:

• Disputes between landlords and tenants
• Property condition issues or misrepresentations
• Financial losses from rental agreements
• Indirect, incidental or consequential damages
• Actions or omissions of users

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Maskani, Liberty Gulf and our affiliates, officers, directors, employees and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses and expenses arising from:

• Your use of the platform
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of anyone else's rights
• Your rental agreements or property transactions

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Harm to the platform or other users
• Non-payment of fees, if applicable

Upon termination, your right to use the platform ceases immediately.

Governing law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of the platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Informal resolution

We encourage users to contact us first at support@libertygulf.com to resolve any disputes informally before pursuing legal action.

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify users of material changes via email or a prominent notice on the platform at least 30 days before the changes take effect.

Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

For questions about these Terms, please contact:

• Liberty Gulf, Kingdom of Bahrain
• Email: support@libertygulf.com
• Website: maskani.libertygulf.com

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under Bahraini law, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

By using Maskani, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our platform.

These Terms are available in English. An Arabic version may be provided for convenience, but the English version shall prevail in case of any conflict.