I want to piggyback on @Purdie 's comment, but I’ll start a new thread about it because the other thread got unwieldy & veered away from the topic:
The way things are set up, in the best case scenario:
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Host posts a sit
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Sitter/Guest applies
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Host contacts the guest, ideally schedules ±30 minute conversation over the phone or video (The gory details do not come up in the conversations I’ve had with hosts; It already feels like an inquisition when I “use my voice” as I would in any other business transaction.)
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Host confirms the guest
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Sitter/Guest accepts the sit (We are expected to accept a sit BEFORE we know all responsibilities we are really accepting!) Also, we are assuming that the host has read and will comply with TH’s T’s & C’s
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FINALLY, the Host releases the welcome guide, which gives (hopefully current and complete) details about the home, pet, etc.
What if, as sitters, we do not accept an invitation UNTIL we get a document with the details we require? It’s clear from my experience that the HO’s posts are about “selling it”, not the true obligations and requirements.
My new personal policy is that the homeowner will fill out my form before I agree to the sit.
I’ll add more detail in the comments…