NewAirBnB Commitment message

[Paul Cox]

Hey All,

When I just logged into AirBnB, it gave me the following Pop-Up message before it would let me get to my account:

Please take a moment to read this

We’re asking all hosts to confirm their commitment to welcoming guests of all backgrounds. Learn moreI agree to treat everyone in the Airbnb community—regardless of their race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age—with respect, and without judgment or bias.

with the Learn More it states:

Why did Airbnb create this commitment?

This commitment is an important step towards creating a global community where everyone can truly belong. Discrimination prevents hosts, guests, and their families from feeling included and welcomed, and we have no tolerance for it. Building an Airbnb where everyone can belong hinges on knowing that everyone in our community understands this mission and agrees to help us achieve it.

What if I decline the commitment?

If you decline the commitment, you won’t be able to host or book using Airbnb, and you have the option to cancel your account. Once your account is canceled, future booked trips will be canceled. You will still be able to browse Airbnb but you won’t be able to book any reservations or host any guests.

As a host, what if I have safety concerns about accepting reservations from anyone?

If you will share your living spaces with a guest, you may make a unit available only to guests of your own gender.Under this policy, you may also turn down a guest for other reasons, just not on the basis of race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or age.In general, when considering a booking request, reflect on your reasoning to ensure that bias isn’t a factor.

Can I decline guests with disabilities if I don’t think my home is suitable for them?

In many cases, Airbnb hosts are not required to make their homes compliant with the standards set out in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) . However, you can’t decline a guest based on any actual or perceived disability. You should do your best to provide accurate information about your home’s accessibility features (or lack of them), allowing for guests with disabilities to decide for themselves whether the home is appropriate to their individual needs.

What if I have other questions related to the commitment?

Check out our detailed FAQs in the Nondiscrimination Help Center. You can also review our host resources, which cover frequently asked questions by hosts about Airbnb’s Nondiscrimination Policy.

---Basically I have no issues with any of these, except it will mean that I can't really refuse a booking for those under the age of 25 like I've currently got stated in my booking terms.  

Thoughts?

Paul