Protection

Liability on Huurmarkt

RenterOwnerLast updated: Apr 30, 2026

In short

Huurmarkt is a marketplace facilitator.

  • Huurmarkt does not own the listed items.
  • Huurmarkt is not the renter or the owner.
  • Huurmarkt is not a party to the rental agreement.
  • Users are responsible for their own actions.

Huurmarkt facilitates the transaction but does not bear direct liability for the use of rented items.


Huurmarkt's role

Huurmarkt provides an online platform where users:

  • Can list items
  • Can rent items
  • Can communicate with each other
  • Can process payments via external providers

All agreements arise between renter and owner.

Huurmarkt is not a party to that agreement.


Renter liability

Renters are responsible for:

  • Careful use of the rented item
  • Following the agreements made
  • Returning on time
  • Damage caused by negligence or misuse

If damage occurs during the rental period, the renter may be liable under platform policy and applicable law.


Owner liability

Owners are responsible for:

  • Lawfully listing the item
  • Providing accurate and complete descriptions
  • The safety and suitability of the item
  • Providing correct information

Owners remain responsible for their property and its condition.


Liability for damage or injury

Huurmarkt is not liable for:

  • Damage to property
  • Bodily injury
  • Indirect or consequential loss
  • User errors by renters
  • Incorrect product information provided by owners

Users are responsible for safe use and inspection of items.


Liability for vehicles

For car rentals or other vehicles:

  • The renter is responsible for compliance with traffic rules.
  • The renter is responsible for fines and violations.
  • The owner remains responsible for the vehicle registration.
  • Huurmarkt is not a party to traffic incidents.

Further handling runs between the parties involved themselves, and via their own insurers if they have any. Huurmarkt is not a party to that and does not provide insurance itself.


External services

Huurmarkt uses external partners for:

  • Payment processing
  • Identity verification

Huurmarkt is not liable for:

  • Outages at external providers
  • Decisions made by payment providers

Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by law, Huurmarkt's liability is limited to:

  • The amount Huurmarkt has received for the transaction in question

Huurmarkt is not liable for indirect or consequential loss.


Force majeure

Huurmarkt is not liable for failures resulting from force majeure, including:

  • Technical outages
  • Network problems
  • Government measures
  • External system failures
  • Natural disasters

Indemnification

Users indemnify Huurmarkt from:

  • Claims between renter and owner
  • Damage arising from use of the platform
  • Violations of laws or regulations by users

Important

  • Always use items safely and responsibly.
  • Inspect items before use.
  • Settle disputes via the platform.
  • Never pay outside the platform.

Summary

Huurmarkt is a marketplace facilitator.

  • The rental agreement is between renter and owner.
  • Users are responsible for their own actions.
  • Huurmarkt is not liable for damage, injury or conflicts between users.
  • Liability is limited to what is permitted by law.

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