Terms of Service
Last updated: April 29, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms and Eligibility
By accessing or using the LeaseBites platform ("Platform," "Service," or "LeaseBites"), you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age, have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you are accepting on behalf of a business entity, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Platform. These Terms apply to all visitors, registered users, and anyone who accesses or uses any part of the Service.
2. Nature of the Service — Marketplace Intermediary
LeaseBites is a technology platform that facilitates connections between commercial space owners ("Space Owners") and food truck operators ("Truck Owners"). LeaseBites is a marketplace intermediary only. We are not a real estate broker, property manager, food service operator, employer, or staffing agency. LeaseBites is not a party to any agreement, lease, or transaction made between Space Owners and Truck Owners. We do not own, control, manage, offer, or supply any commercial space or food truck services listed on the Platform. LeaseBites makes no representations or warranties about the quality, safety, legality, suitability, or any other aspect of any listing, food product, space, or user on the Platform. Any agreement you enter into with another user is solely between you and that user. LeaseBites expressly disclaims all liability arising from such agreements.
3. Account Registration and Security
To access booking, listing, and messaging features you must create an account. You agree to: (a) provide accurate, complete, and current information at registration and keep it updated; (b) maintain the confidentiality of your password and access credentials; (c) notify us immediately at info@leasebites.co of any unauthorized use of your account; and (d) accept responsibility for all activity that occurs under your account. LeaseBites reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent or abusive activity, or remain inactive for an extended period. You may not create accounts for the purpose of circumventing a ban or suspension.
4. Space Owner Obligations and Representations
By listing a space on LeaseBites, Space Owners represent and warrant that: (a) they have full legal authority to list and rent the space, whether as owner, authorized agent, or lessee with subletting rights; (b) the space complies with all applicable zoning laws, local ordinances, and health codes for food truck operations; (c) all listing information — including location, dimensions, amenities, pricing, and availability — is accurate and will be kept current; (d) the space is and will remain in a safe condition suitable for the intended commercial use; (e) they will not discriminate against any Truck Owner on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic; (f) they will honor all approved bookings unless an emergency or force majeure event prevents them from doing so; and (g) they maintain appropriate commercial property insurance for the listed space. Space Owners are solely responsible for obtaining any permits or licenses required to host commercial food truck operations at their location.
5. Truck Owner Obligations and Representations
By booking or listing on LeaseBites, Truck Owners represent and warrant that: (a) they hold all permits, licenses, and certifications required to legally operate a mobile food unit in the relevant jurisdiction, including but not limited to a Mobile Food Unit (MFU) Permit, Texas Sales & Use Tax Permit, Health Department Permit, Certified Food Manager Certificate, Fire Safety Certificate, Commissary Letter, and all required insurance; (b) all food products served comply with applicable federal, state, and local food safety laws and regulations; (c) all compliance documents uploaded to the Platform are authentic, current, and accurately represent their legal status; (d) they will operate only within the terms agreed upon with the Space Owner; and (e) they maintain commercial auto insurance and commercial general liability insurance as required by law and by any Space Owner's requirements.
6. Compliance Documents — Facilitation Only
LeaseBites facilitates the collection and sharing of compliance documents between Truck Owners and Space Owners. However, LeaseBites does not independently verify, authenticate, or validate any document uploaded to the Platform. Space Owners are strongly encouraged to independently verify the validity and currency of all compliance documents before approving a booking. LeaseBites makes no representation that any uploaded document is accurate, current, legally sufficient, or has been issued by the stated authority. Truck Owners are solely and exclusively responsible for the accuracy of all documents they upload. Submitting false, altered, or expired documents is a material breach of these Terms and may result in immediate account termination and referral to law enforcement.
7. Bookings, Payments, and Platform Fees
All payments on the Platform are processed through Stripe, Inc. ("Stripe"), a third-party payment processor. By using the payment features, you also agree to Stripe's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy available at stripe.com. LeaseBites charges a platform commission on each completed booking transaction. This fee is calculated as a percentage of the listed booking price and is automatically deducted before payout to the Space Owner. The current commission rate is set by LeaseBites and displayed at the time of booking or in your account settings. Bookings paid by credit or debit card may be subject to a card processing surcharge that covers Stripe's card processing fee; this surcharge will be disclosed before payment is confirmed. ACH/bank transfer payments are not subject to a surcharge but typically settle in 1–4 business days. All pricing is in US dollars. LeaseBites does not guarantee the accuracy of any pricing displayed and reserves the right to correct pricing errors. Payment obligations are not contingent on the success of any food truck's business operations at the booked space.
8. Cancellation and Refund Policy
The following cancellation and refund policy applies to all bookings made through LeaseBites. No other cancellation terms supersede these unless explicitly agreed in writing by LeaseBites: (a) Pending Bookings: Either party may cancel a pending booking at any time before approval at no charge. The Truck Owner's payment method will not be charged. (b) Space Owner Cancels an Approved Booking: If a Space Owner cancels an approved booking for any reason, the Truck Owner will receive a full refund of the amount paid. Refunds are processed within 5–10 business days. (c) Truck Owner Cancels Within 48 Hours of Approval (Cooling-Off Period): If a Truck Owner cancels an approved booking within 48 hours of the Space Owner's approval, a full refund will be issued within 5–10 business days. The 48-hour window begins at the timestamp the Space Owner approves the booking and payment is processed. (d) Truck Owner Cancels After 48 Hours: If a Truck Owner cancels an approved booking more than 48 hours after approval, the current period's payment (monthly or daily, as applicable) is non-refundable. For monthly lease agreements, all future recurring charges will be stopped immediately upon cancellation. The Truck Owner forfeits the current period's payment as liquidated damages. (e) ACH/Bank Transfers in Processing: Bookings paid via bank transfer that are still processing (typically 1–4 business days) may not be cancelled until the payment settles. Once settled, the applicable policy above applies. (f) Exception Disputes: A Truck Owner who believes their post-48-hour cancellation qualifies for an exceptional refund may file a dispute through the Platform. LeaseBites will review the circumstances and respond within 2 business days. LeaseBites' determination in any dispute is final and binding. Filing a dispute does not automatically entitle the Truck Owner to any refund. LeaseBites reserves the right to modify this cancellation policy with notice to users. The policy in effect at the time of booking governs that booking.
9. Dispute Resolution Between Users
LeaseBites provides a dispute mechanism to help resolve disagreements between Space Owners and Truck Owners. Disputes must be submitted through the Platform. LeaseBites acts as a neutral mediator and will use commercially reasonable efforts to investigate disputes and reach a fair determination. In reviewing disputes, LeaseBites may examine booking records, payment history, compliance documents, communications exchanged through the Platform (including messages), and any other relevant information. LeaseBites' determination in any user dispute is final and binding. LeaseBites has sole discretion to issue or deny refunds in connection with dispute outcomes. LeaseBites is not required to issue a refund even if it determines that a party acted in bad faith, and may instead elect to take other remedial measures including account suspension or termination. LeaseBites is under no obligation to mediate any dispute and may decline to do so at its discretion.
10. Platform Messaging and Communication Monitoring
LeaseBites provides an in-platform messaging system to facilitate communication between Space Owners and Truck Owners. All messages sent through the LeaseBites messaging system are stored on our servers. By using the messaging feature, you acknowledge and consent that: (a) LeaseBites stores and retains all messages indefinitely or for such period as LeaseBites determines; (b) LeaseBites staff may review message content in connection with dispute resolution, suspected fraud or abuse, account safety investigations, compliance with these Terms, or applicable legal obligations; (c) LeaseBites may disclose message content to law enforcement agencies, regulators, or courts when required by valid legal process; and (d) messages reviewed by LeaseBites may inform decisions about dispute outcomes, account standing, or other platform actions. LeaseBites does not actively monitor all messages in real time but reserves the right to do so. You are prohibited from using the messaging system to send spam, solicitations, fraudulent communications, threats, or content that violates these Terms. LeaseBites is not liable for any loss or damage resulting from your communications with other users, whether through the Platform or otherwise.
11. Prohibited Conduct
Users agree not to: (a) engage in fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading activity, including submitting false documents or misrepresenting space conditions; (b) harass, threaten, defame, or harm other users; (c) use the Platform for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation; (d) circumvent or attempt to circumvent Platform fees by conducting transactions off-platform that originated from a Platform introduction; (e) list or operate in spaces that are not legally permitted for commercial food truck use; (f) share account credentials or use another user's account; (g) scrape, crawl, or extract data from the Platform using automated means without written permission; (h) interfere with or disrupt the Platform's infrastructure, servers, or security; (i) post or transmit any content that is obscene, defamatory, or infringes the intellectual property rights of any third party; (j) use the Platform to compete with LeaseBites by developing a substantially similar marketplace service; or (k) attempt to access admin areas, other users' data, or systems you are not authorized to access. Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate account termination, forfeiture of any amounts owed, and potential legal action.
12. Intellectual Property
The Platform and all of its content, features, design, trademarks, logos, and functionality are owned by LeaseBites and are protected by United States and international intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, or commercially exploit any part of the Platform without prior written permission. User-generated content (listings, photos, reviews) remains the property of the respective user. By uploading content to the Platform, you grant LeaseBites a worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, non-exclusive license to use, host, store, reproduce, modify, create derivative works, display, and distribute such content solely for the purpose of operating and improving the Platform. You represent that you have all rights necessary to grant this license.
13. Insurance Requirements
Space Owners are encouraged to maintain commercial general liability insurance covering food truck operations on their property, with coverage limits appropriate for their location and the nature of the operations hosted. Truck Owners are required to maintain: (a) commercial auto insurance covering the food truck vehicle with limits not less than those required by applicable law; and (b) commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, naming the Space Owner as an additional insured where required. Certificates of Insurance (COI) must be current and may be required by Space Owners as a condition of booking approval. LeaseBites does not verify the validity of any insurance certificate. Neither LeaseBites nor any Space Owner is responsible for gaps in Truck Owner coverage. Users acknowledge that LeaseBites does not provide any insurance coverage for any party.
14. Tax Obligations
Users are solely responsible for determining, collecting, reporting, and remitting all applicable taxes arising from their use of the Platform, including income tax, self-employment tax, sales tax, and any other taxes. LeaseBites does not provide tax advice. LeaseBites will issue IRS Form 1099-NEC to Space Owners who receive $600 or more in payouts through the Platform in a calendar year, as required by U.S. law. Space Owners who receive payouts are required to provide accurate tax identification information through the Platform. Failure to provide accurate tax information may result in backup withholding as required by law. LeaseBites is not responsible for any tax liability, penalties, or interest incurred by any user.
15. Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance Disclaimer
LeaseBites is a technology marketplace and is not a food service regulator, health department, or inspection authority. LeaseBites does not inspect, certify, or warrant the food safety practices, sanitation standards, or regulatory compliance of any Truck Owner. Space Owners who host food truck operations at their location assume all associated risks, including any liability arising from food safety violations, personal injury, or property damage caused by Truck Owner operations. Truck Owners are solely responsible for compliance with all applicable food safety laws, health codes, and regulations. LeaseBites expressly disclaims all liability for any illness, injury, property damage, or regulatory violation arising from food truck operations facilitated through the Platform.
16. Third-Party Services
LeaseBites uses the following third-party services to operate the Platform: Stripe, Inc. (payment processing and payouts — stripe.com/terms); Supabase, Inc. (database, file storage, and authentication — supabase.com/terms); and Resend, Inc. (transactional email delivery — resend.com/terms). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies in addition to these Terms. LeaseBites is not liable for any failure, outage, data loss, or other harm caused by these third-party services. LeaseBites may add, remove, or change third-party service providers at any time.
17. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless LeaseBites and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Platform; (b) your listings, bookings, or food truck operations; (c) your violation of these Terms; (d) your violation of any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right; (e) any content you submit, post, or transmit through the Platform; (f) your misrepresentation of compliance documents or other information; or (g) any dispute between you and another user. LeaseBites reserves the right to assume exclusive control of the defense of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate with our defense.
18. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LEASEBITES EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. LEASEBITES DOES NOT WARRANT THAT: (A) THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE; (B) ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED; (C) THE PLATFORM IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS; (D) THE RESULTS OF USING THE PLATFORM WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS; OR (E) ANY USER WILL PERFORM AS EXPECTED OR COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE LAW. USE OF THE PLATFORM IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.
19. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, LEASEBITES AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF DATA, OR LOSS OF GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH: (A) YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PLATFORM; (B) ANY BOOKING, TRANSACTION, OR AGREEMENT BETWEEN USERS; (C) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY USER OR THIRD PARTY ON OR THROUGH THE PLATFORM; (D) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR DATA; OR (E) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE PLATFORM, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF LEASEBITES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL LEASEBITES' TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (I) THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FEES PAID BY YOU TO LEASEBITES IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE CLAIM; OR (II) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00). SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
20. Force Majeure
LeaseBites shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemic, civil unrest, government action, internet or telecommunications outages, third-party service failures, or power outages. During any such event, LeaseBites' obligations under these Terms will be suspended to the extent necessary.
21. Termination
LeaseBites may suspend or terminate your account and access to the Platform at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms, suspected fraud, extended inactivity, or at our sole business discretion. You may close your account at any time by contacting info@leasebites.co. Upon termination: (a) your right to use the Platform immediately ceases; (b) LeaseBites may retain your data as described in the Privacy Policy; (c) all outstanding payment obligations, indemnification duties, and any other provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect; and (d) LeaseBites is not liable for any losses you incur as a result of account termination.
22. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and any disputes arising out of or related to the Platform or your use thereof shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Subject to the binding arbitration clause below, you consent to the exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Texas for any claims not subject to arbitration.
23. Binding Arbitration and Class Action Waiver
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. Arbitration Agreement: Except for disputes that qualify for small claims court (claims under $10,000 that do not seek injunctive or other equitable relief), you and LeaseBites agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform — including the enforceability, applicability, or scope of this arbitration clause — shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, which are available at adr.org. The arbitration shall be conducted in Texas or by telephone/video conference. Notice Requirement: Before initiating arbitration, the complaining party must provide the other party with written notice of the dispute at legal@leasebites.co (or your registered email), including a description of the claim and the relief sought. The parties shall have 30 days to attempt good-faith resolution before either party may initiate arbitration. Class Action Waiver: YOU AND LEASEBITES AGREE THAT EACH MAY ONLY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims and may not preside over any form of class or representative proceeding. Waiver: If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than in arbitration, you waive any right to a jury trial.
24. Severability and Entire Agreement
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies or agreements referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and LeaseBites with respect to the Platform and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings. A waiver by LeaseBites of any breach of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach.
25. Changes to Terms
LeaseBites reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify registered users of material changes via email to the address on file and/or by displaying a prominent notice on the Platform. The updated Terms will include a revised "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Changes take effect 7 days after notice, unless the change is required by law or addresses a security concern, in which case changes take effect immediately. Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Platform and may close your account.
26. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact: LeaseBites Email: legal@leasebites.co General inquiries: info@leasebites.co We aim to respond to all legal inquiries within 5 business days.
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at legal@leasebites.co.