Terms & Conditions

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using Somnia. By accessing or using our website or services, you agree to be bound by these terms.

1. About Somnia

Somnia is a roommate matching platform designed for college students. Our services help users find compatible roommates based on lifestyle preferences, housing needs, and personality traits.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and currently enrolled in or accepted to a college or university to use Somnia. By using our services, you represent that you meet these requirements.

3. Waitlist & Account

By joining our waitlist, you agree to receive email updates about Somnia's launch and product news. You can unsubscribe at any time. When accounts become available, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to use Somnia to:

• Provide false, misleading, or fraudulent information in your profile
• Harass, threaten, or harm other users
• Discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, or any other protected class
• Use the platform for any commercial or non-personal purpose
• Attempt to access another user's account or our systems without authorization
• Scrape, copy, or redistribute content from Somnia without our permission

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

5. Fair Housing

Somnia is committed to fair housing principles. Users may not use our platform to discriminate against prospective roommates based on any protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law, including the Fair Housing Act.

6. User-Generated Content

You retain ownership of content you submit to Somnia (such as your profile information). By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute that content as necessary to operate and improve the platform.

You are solely responsible for the accuracy and legality of content you provide. We do not verify user-submitted information and are not responsible for any inaccuracies.

7. No Guarantee of Matches

Somnia facilitates introductions between potential roommates but does not guarantee any particular match, housing outcome, or compatibility. We are not a party to any roommate agreements or leases entered into between users.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

Somnia is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Somnia and its founders, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of (or inability to use) the service.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Somnia harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the service or your violation of these terms.

11. Privacy

Your use of Somnia is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Continued use of Somnia after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We will notify users of material changes via email where possible.

13. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which Somnia is incorporated, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at nkmar@bu.edu.