I, Josiah Roche hereby give my permission to Rocket, LLC and its affiliates, agents, and partners ("Authorized Persons") to use my name, likeness, and any quotes, statements, or media I provide (collectively, "Materials") for marketing, advertising, or promotional purposes. This includes use on websites, social media, digital or print ads, and other marketing platforms. I understand that my quote(s) may be edited for clarity or length but will not be misrepresented. I confirm that my statements reflect my honest opinions and experiences. By sending this electronic email, I grant Rocket, LLC the right to use these Materials and my Likeness without further approval or compensation. I also release Rocket, LLC from any liability related to the use of this content as outlined above. A timeshare is shared use of a holiday property sold in time slices, so you buy the right to use it for certain weeks, not full-year ownership, and you're locked into ongoing fees. You sign a contract that gives you a set week or points to book stays, plus an obligation to pay maintenance and other charges. Fixed-week means you get the same unit and week every year. Floating-week means you can choose from a range of weeks in a season, but you compete with other owners for bookings. Points systems give you an annual bucket of points to spend on different resorts, dates, and unit sizes, with high-demand dates and bigger rooms costing more points. Shared deeded ownership means your share is recorded on the title, like owning 1/52 of the unit. Shared lease or right-to-use means you only have a long-term lease that eventually expires, and you don't own the land or building. Upfront, you're often paying what you'd pay for a small car. Then you'll have annual maintenance fees, occasional special assessment fees for big repairs or disasters, and exchange fees if you trade your week into another resort network. These costs usually rise over time with inflation, higher wages, insurance, and refurbishments. Pros are predictable holidays, resort-style facilities, and a financial nudge to take leave each year. Cons are poor resale value, rising fees, less flexibility than normal travel, contract complexity, and difficulty getting out if your life or finances change.