Acceptable use policy
Review prohibited items, unsafe behaviour, and marketplace rules that keep Rentino usable and safe.
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- 1Rentino Inc. (“Rentino,” “we,” “us,” “our”) operates Rentino (rentino.org).
- 2This Acceptable Use & Prohibited Items Policy (“Policy”) applies to all users of Rentino (rentino.org) and is incorporated into the Terms of Service and Marketplace Rental Terms. It explains what you may and may not do on the Platform, and what items are not allowed to be listed or rented.
- 3Rentino is a peer-to-peer marketplace. We may remove content, cancel bookings, hold payouts, or suspend/terminate accounts to enforce this Policy.
Acceptable use (what’s allowed)
Key points and requirements in this section.
You may use Rentino only to:
- 1browse, list, and book rentals for lawful personal use
- 2communicate with other users through in-app chat for rental coordination
- 3complete payments and deposits through the Platform
- 4resolve issues through the Platform’s dispute process
- 5You must:
- 6provide accurate and truthful information (identity, listings, availability, condition)
- 7use items safely and only as intended (especially power tools)
- 8show up for pickup/return on time (or cancel properly)
- 9follow all applicable laws and regulations
Prohibited conduct (what you must not do)
Context and explanation for this part of the policy.
Illegal, harmful, or abusive behavior
Key points and requirements in this section.
You must not:
- 1use the Platform for illegal activity or to facilitate crime
- 2threaten, harass, bully, stalk, or intimidate others
- 3discriminate or use hate-based language
- 4impersonate someone or misrepresent your identity
- 5attempt to extort reviews (“refund me or I’ll leave a bad review”)
Fraud, scams, and dishonest activity
Key points and requirements in this section.
You must not:
- 1list items you don’t own or don’t have the right to rent
- 2misrepresent condition, specifications, or included parts/accessories
- 3submit fake damage claims or fake dispute evidence
- 4use stolen payment methods or stolen identities
- 5create multiple accounts to evade bans or penalties
- 6manipulate ratings/reviews (buying/selling reviews, fake reviews)
Off-platform payments and fee avoidance
Key points and requirements in this section.
You must not:
- 1ask users to pay cash, e-transfer, crypto, or any off-platform method
- 2share payment links to bypass Rentino fees
- 3move a booking off-platform after discovering each other on Rentino
- 4(We may treat attempts to bypass fees as a serious violation.)
Unsafe use and dangerous practices
Key points and requirements in this section.
You must not:
- 1disable safety features on tools or rent items in unsafe condition
- 2provide or request instructions for illegal or unsafe use
- 3rent items that are recalled for safety defects (unless repaired and documented)
Platform abuse / security
Key points and requirements in this section.
You must not:
- 1hack, probe, scrape, reverse engineer, or disrupt the Platform
- 2upload malware or attempt unauthorized access
- 3use bots that degrade service or manipulate ranking/search
Content rules
Key points and requirements in this section.
You must not post:
- 1illegal content, threats, harassment, or explicit sexual content
- 2personal data of others (addresses, IDs, phone numbers) in listings/photos
- 3copyrighted content you don’t have rights to use
- 4misleading photos (not of the real item) or deceptive descriptions
Prohibited items (not allowed on Rentino)
Context and explanation for this part of the policy.
If an item is on this list, do not list it. Rentino may remove it immediately.
Weapons, ammunition, explosives
Key points and requirements in this section.
- 1firearms, ammunition, magazines, suppressors, firearm parts
- 2replica weapons intended to cause harm
- 3explosives, fireworks, detonators, black powder and similar materials
Illegal drugs and controlled substances
Context and explanation for this part of the policy.
illegal drugs, controlled substances, drug paraphernalia marketed for illegal use
Stolen, counterfeit, or illegal goods
Key points and requirements in this section.
- 1stolen goods or items with altered/removed serial numbers
- 2counterfeit/knockoff goods
- 3items that violate import/export, sanctions, or other laws
Hazardous chemicals and toxins
Key points and requirements in this section.
- 1poisons, highly toxic chemicals, restricted pesticides
- 2items that require special licensing to store/handle and that cannot be safely verified
Medical and regulated items
Key points and requirements in this section.
- 1prescription medical devices intended for clinical use where safe handling cannot be verified
- 2items requiring professional certification to operate (where applicable)
Animals and living creatures
Context and explanation for this part of the policy.
renting animals or listing live animals is not allowed
Vehicles and motorized recreational equipment (currently prohibited)
Key points and requirements in this section.
Rentino currently does not allow:
- 1cars, trucks, motorcycles, scooters
- 2boats, personal watercraft
- 3snowmobiles
- 4dirt bikes, ATVs/quads
- 5any similar motorized recreational vehicles/equipment
Drones and aircraft-related items (currently prohibited)
Context and explanation for this part of the policy.
drones/UAVs and related flight-critical components
High-risk categories Rentino has not enabled yet
Key points and requirements in this section.
If Rentino has not explicitly enabled a category, you may not list it when it creates elevated risk, including:
- 1heavy industrial equipment
- 2construction equipment that requires licensing/certification
- 3items subject to special transport/storage rules
Power tools (allowed category with special rules)
Key points and requirements in this section.
Power tools are allowed, but Owners must:
- 1list accurate condition and include essential safety parts (guards, batteries, chargers)
- 2not list tools with disabled safety mechanisms
- 3disclose known defects, unusual wear, or missing components
- 4provide basic operation notes where reasonable
- 5Renters must:
- 6use the tools safely and as intended
- 7return all accessories/parts
- 8not modify tools or remove safety features
Enforcement (what Rentino can do)
Key points and requirements in this section.
If you violate this Policy, Rentino may:
- 1remove listings or content
- 2cancel bookings
- 3temporarily hold payouts (especially during investigation)
- 4restrict features (listings, bookings, promotions)
- 5suspend or permanently terminate accounts
- 6report conduct to authorities where required or appropriate
- 7We may take action without notice when there is safety risk, suspected fraud, or illegal activity.
Reporting prohibited items or conduct
Key points and requirements in this section.
If you see a prohibited item or unsafe behavior, report it through:
- 1in-app reporting tools (if available), or
- 2[email protected]
Updates to this Policy
Context and explanation for this part of the policy.
We may update this Policy. Changes apply to future activity and may be enforced immediately for safety and legal compliance reasons. We’ll update the “Last updated” date when changes are posted.
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On this page
- 1Acceptable use (what’s allowed)
- 2Prohibited conduct (what you must not do)
- 3Illegal, harmful, or abusive behavior
- 4Fraud, scams, and dishonest activity
- 5Off-platform payments and fee avoidance
- 6Unsafe use and dangerous practices
- 7Platform abuse / security
- 8Content rules
- 9Prohibited items (not allowed on Rentino)
- 10Weapons, ammunition, explosives
- 11Illegal drugs and controlled substances
- 12Stolen, counterfeit, or illegal goods
- 13Hazardous chemicals and toxins
- 14Medical and regulated items
- 15Animals and living creatures
- 16Vehicles and motorized recreational equipment (currently prohibited)
- 17Drones and aircraft-related items (currently prohibited)
- 18High-risk categories Rentino has not enabled yet
- 19Power tools (allowed category with special rules)
- 20Enforcement (what Rentino can do)
- 21Reporting prohibited items or conduct
- 22Updates to this Policy
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