Legal Information

This page contains important legal information about DATAH and our services.

Mission-Aligned Legal Framework

DATAH’s standards and advocacy work operates within a clear legal framework that respects existing commercial relationships while promoting innovation and cost-effectiveness for all stakeholders in the hospitality technology ecosystem.

Commercial Neutrality Statement

Our data standards, open API specifications, and advocacy work are not intended to interfere with or invalidate existing commercial contracts, terms of service, or proprietary systems currently in operation. Rather, DATAH aims to create forward-looking standards that:

1. Provide a pathway for future technology development
2. Enhance interoperability between systems
3. Reduce integration costs and technical debt
4. Prevent unnecessary cost escalation that ultimately impacts property managers’ Average Daily Rates (ADRs)

We recognize and respect that existing commercial relationships are governed by their own terms and agreements.

Data Protection Compliance

Global Regulatory Framework

DATAH’s standards development process incorporates compliance with major data protection regulations, including but not limited to:

• The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
• The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
• Other emerging state and international data protection frameworks

Our data models and API specifications are specifically designed to facilitate compliance with these regulations through:

• Data minimization principles
• Purpose limitation guidelines
• Standardized consent management interfaces
• Data subject rights automation capabilities
• Data portability mechanisms
• Privacy by design methodology

Privacy-Preserving Standards

The data models and API specifications promoted by DATAH incorporate:

• Granular permission structures
• Pseudonymization capabilities
• Data segregation frameworks
• Standardized deletion protocols
• Audit logging requirements

Privacy Policy

Information Collection and Use

DATAH is committed to protecting your privacy. We collect limited personal information necessary to provide our services and communicate with our clients and partners.

Data Processing

When processing data on behalf of our clients, we act as a data processor. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure data security in accordance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable regulations.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights related to your personal data, including access, correction, deletion, portability, and restriction of processing. Our standards are specifically designed to facilitate the technical implementation of these rights.

Terms of Service

Service Usage

Our services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

Intellectual Property

All intellectual property related to our services, including software, methodologies, and documentation, remains the property of DATAH unless explicitly stated otherwise. Our open standards are made available under appropriate open-source licenses to facilitate industry adoption.

Cost Control Mandate

A core principle of our organization is to develop standards that help control technology costs throughout the hospitality sector. We recognize that escalating technology expenses directly impact property managers’ operational costs and ultimately affect Average Daily Rates (ADRs) charged to consumers.

Our standards development process specifically considers cost impacts and prioritizes solutions that deliver value while minimizing implementation expenses.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, DATAH shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use or implementation of our standards, methodologies, or technical guidance.

Contact Information

For legal inquiries, please contact:

DATAH Legal Department
123 Data Street
Analytics City, AC 10101
legal@datah.org