Safety First

Safety & Protection

Clear processes and shared responsibility help hosts, artists, and guests make informed decisions.

For Hosts

Hosts complete identity verification, a safety questionnaire, and performance-space photo submission before listing. These steps describe a process, not a guarantee about a person, property, or event.
Hosts are responsible for carrying homeowner's or renter's insurance and confirming with their provider that it covers paid events at their property.
QR check-in helps hosts validate tickets at the door. It does not replace good judgment or the host's responsibility for their space.
Set clear house rules for smoking, shoes, off-limits areas, capacity, and guest conduct.
10:00 PM is the most common cutoff time required by local sound ordinances. Hosts must confirm with their local permitting agencies for any outdoor performance to ensure compliance with local sound ordinances and required permitting.
Exact venue addresses should be shared only through appropriate ticket-holder or authorized flows.

For Artists

House Show uses a defined verification process for hosts and artists. Verification is not an endorsement, background check, safety guarantee, or performance guarantee.
Veriff handles identity documents for artist verification. House Show receives the result or status and limited session information needed to operate that process.
The one-time artist identity-verification fee is $5. Stripe handles payments and Connect payouts, with availability dependent on current rules, reserves, and connected-account status.
Current default shares are 70% of ticket revenue, 100% of tips, and 100% of merchandise sales for artists. Actual availability can depend on refunds, reserves, and account status.
Artists and hosts decide together whether a show is a good fit. All members agree to our code of conduct and community standards.

For Guests

Exact venue locations are restricted and shared through the appropriate ticket-holder or authorized experience.
Digital tickets use QR validation at the door. Keep your ticket private and follow the host's stated house rules.
Community ratings and feedback are user-provided information to consider, not an endorsement or guarantee.
Hosts complete defined verification and listing steps, but no process can guarantee safety, suitability, or the quality of every show.
Accommodation for artists, when offered, is at the host's discretion and is never guaranteed.

For hosts and artists

Local rules and permits

A private home is not automatically approved for a ticketed event, commercial activity, food sales, or amplified sound. Requirements vary by city, county, property, and activity, and they can change.

Check city or county planning, business, event, health, and noise agencies directly before publishing or hosting.
Review HOA, lease, property, and insurance rules, and get written permission where those rules require it.
For food or non-alcoholic beverage sales, confirm the handling, labeling, registration, collection, filing, and remittance requirements that apply to your activity.

HouseShow does not verify permits and does not provide legal or tax advice. Read the Terms of Service for the responsibilities that apply to hosts, artists, and other users.

Alcohol & Substance Policy

Zero Tolerance

House Show does not permit alcohol at any event. That means no use, no sales, and no BYOB.

Hosts may offer non-alcoholic beverages only, such as mocktails, water, sparkling water, soda, juice, lemonade, iced tea, coffee, tea, kombucha, energy drinks, and other zero-proof options.

This is a platform rule for every House Show event. Breaking it may result in removal from the platform and may create separate responsibilities for the host or other participants.

For police, fire, or medical emergencies, call 911 directly.

Insurance Is Your Responsibility

House Show does not provide insurance coverage of any kind. Hosting and performing remain the responsibility of the people involved.

Hosts should carry their own homeowner's or renter's insurance and confirm directly with their provider that paid, hosted events are covered.
Artists should carry their own liability insurance for performances and ask their provider about private-event coverage.
House Show maintains a third-party insurance provider directory on the Resources page for convenience. We are not affiliated with those providers and receive no compensation.
Consult a licensed insurance professional about your own space, activity, and coverage needs.

Current default revenue shares are 70% of tickets, 100% of tips, and 100% of merch for artists, plus 18% of tickets and 88% of food and non-alcoholic beverage add-ons for hosts. Platform shares and payout availability are subject to current rules and Stripe status. These shares do not include insurance.

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