1.4 if you choose to use the airbnb platform as a host or co-host -lrb- as defined below -rrb- , your relationship with airbnb is limited to being an independent , third-party contractor , and not an employee , agent , joint venturer or partner of airbnb for any reason , and you act exclusively on your own behalf and for your own benefit , and not on behalf , or for the benefit , of airbnb .