This information page can help you get started in learning about some of the laws and registration requirements that may apply to your sessions on Eleven Life.
Please understand that this information page is general, not comprehensive, and is not legal advice. These pages are intended to give you an idea of the types of rules that may apply to your sessions and to help you understand some of the things to consider in relation to your session.
Different countries, states, and cities have different licensing requirements and rules and it is your responsibility as an organizer to make sure you comply with local laws and regulations. These pages are not intended to be an explanation of the specific rules that apply in your jurisdiction, or your particular situation, nor are these pages a substitute for seeking legal advice. If you are unsure about how local laws or this information may apply to you or your sessions, we encourage you to check with official sources or seek legal advice.
Please note that we don’t update this information in real time, so you should confirm that the laws or procedures have not changed recently.*
In certain jurisdictions, hosts of an Eleven Life session may be required to register their session as a business with the local government and/or at the national or federal/regional level. In jurisdictions with business licensing requirements, failure to register could result in fines, penalties, and/or the disruption of the session until proper registration is completed.
Based on certain factors, such as the type of service you provide, how often you organize your session, whether you will be conducting your session for profit or whether you will be conducting your session under only your own legal name, your session may or may not be classified as a business in your jurisdiction. In other jurisdictions, the site or location of the session may be used to determine what type of license or permit is required.
You are responsible for checking whether your activity may be considered to be a business activity, and if so, for ensuring that you comply with local rules that regulate businesses (which may include business registration and/or licensing requirements) before starting to provide your session.
In certain jurisdictions, you may also need to obtain specific permits and/or licenses in order to conduct regulated activities that are part of the session. These permits and/or licenses may be required by a local licensing department and/or a federal/national licensing department.
Depending on the category of business you use to organize your session, as well as the activities involved and the services you provide, you may be required to register your session or obtain special permits or licenses.
It’s a good idea to check with local representatives, and consult with a local lawyer and/or tax professional to make sure you’ve satisfied all filing, registration, licensing and permitting requirements before hosting your first session.
Location: You may also be required to register your session or obtain special permits or licenses for sessions involving sporting activities, those which are held in parks, forests, protected areas, or in your home and some commercial buildings. There may also be insurance requirements (see below).
Employees: If you plan to hire employees as part of your business, it’s a good idea to consider (amongst other things) the obligations and other legal requirements set by the relevant government agency for your jurisdiction. This may include things such as statutory contributions, workplace health and safety and work permits for foreign workers. Some hosts may be required to obtain certain registrations or permits. This can be a complicated area and it may be a good idea to reach out to a lawyer or your local representative to understand the rules that may apply to you.
Tax and accounting: It’s a good idea to ensure that you understand what tax and accounting rules may apply and comply with any payment or record keeping requirements. Note that you may be required to obtain a (unique) tax number if you register a business. You may be able to deduct your expenses from income taxes, so it’s a good idea to keep receipts of the costs of running your sessions. Taxes can be complicated, and you may want to take time to understand the rules as they apply to you and your particular situation, and seek advice from a tax professional for more details.
Insurance: You may want to talk to an insurance broker for more information.
Other rules might apply to your session, depending on the activity/activities involved. Our other posts on Tours and travel-related sessions, Transportation, Food, and Alcohol cover some of the typical activities, but are not exhaustive and it’s your responsibility to comply with the rules that apply to you and your session.
In most jurisdictions, consumer protections laws require you to truthfully describe your session in your session page so guests can make informed decisions before booking. In most cases, the law requires that in explaining and promoting your session to guests, the information you provide meets the following criteria: