1. Your Contract
The application for the booking constitutes an acceptance of all these terms and conditions by the client and all the members of the party.

2. Payment
In order to book the villa, we require a non-refundable deposit of $285/£150 per week. The balance will be due 70 days before arrival at the Villa. If the balance is not paid on the due date we reserve the right to treat the booking as cancelled.

3. Cancellation
You may cancel your holiday at any time proving that that the cancellation is made by the person signing the booking form and is communicated in writing. The following cancellation charges apply based on how many days before your booked arrival date we receive your cancellation.  These charges are a percentage of the total rental cost:

More than 70 days                             – Loss of deposit
50 – 70 days                                      – 50%
29 – 49 days                                       – 75%
15 – 28 days                                        – 90%
  0 – 21 days                                       – 100%
 
4. Changing your Booking
If, after confirmation has been issued, you wish to change departure dates, we will do our best to help.  If we are unable to rearrange your booking we reserve the right to treat the booking as cancelled and the above charges will apply.

5. Complaints
We hope you don’t have any, but in the unlikely event that you wish to register a complaint during your stay, contact our management company immediately and follow this up with a letter.  Give a copy to them and send us a copy on your return. We must receive any complaint within 7 days of your return

6. Accommodation
The accommodation is provided solely for the use of the client and guests named on the booking form or as amended by agreement with us in writing.  Everyone occupying the property must be listed on the booking form, including small children.  This is <statew:ston><placew:ston>Florida state law and must be adhered to.  Subletting and/or reassignment is strictly prohibited.  No clothing, bedding or similar items shall be dried or aired in the outdoor area.  Check out time is 10.00 hours local time on the day of departure (PS note a late departure fee will be made after this time).  Check in time is not before 16.00 hours local time on the day of arrival.

7. Insurance
It is your responsibility to arrange appropriate insurance cover for all members of your party for personal injury etc.  It is a condition of the booking that all members of the Party are covered by travel insurance which carries adequate protection against delays and cancellations, and has adequate medical insurance for the <country-regionw:ston><placew:ston>USA, and for your luggage and personal belongings.

8. Reductions
No reductions or credit notes will be given under circumstances amounting to ‘’Force Majeure‘’.   ‘’Force Majeure‘’ means: war, threat of war, riot, civil strife, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, accident, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, airline failure, closure of airports and adverse weather conditions or any event or situation and incidents outside of our control.

9. Price Guarantee
We guarantee that the price of your accommodation will not be subject to any surcharge.

10. Care of Property
Please remember that this is a privately owned villa and the property should be left clean and undamaged.  The property will be thoroughly examined by the management company on your departure and if it is not left in a suitable condition, it may be necessary to charge the security deposit for costs to cover extra cleaning, repairs or replacements.  We also recommend that you inspect the villa on arrival to ensure it is in order.  The security deposit amount is $300/£200.  If paying by credit card the same card will be used to cover the security deposit.  The security deposit will be fully refundable 2-3 weeks after your departure from the property, providing there are no claims against it.  In the event of any excess damage of any kind, excessive cleaning costs by our agents or excessive use of electricity (for example, caused by leaving external doors open with the air conditioning on) the named person on the booking form will be liable for any additional costs which exceed the security deposit.

11. Pool/Spa
All members of the party use the pool/spa entirely at their own risk.  Please obey the pool/spa rules and remember at all times, this is a private pool with no lifeguard.  Please also note that the wet areas around the pool and the ceramic tiles can be slippery so please ensure that you or members of your party are dry as soon as you come out of the pool/spa. If pool heat has been ordered, note that should the temperature drop below 45 degrees the pool heater may shut off.  No refunds will be issued unless the average temperature remains below this level for 3 consecutive days during your stay. The pool Safety fence must be kept erected at all times for the safety of children. The pool is cleaned and chemically balanced every week for your safety and comfort; however on rare occasions it may be necessary to apply extra chemicals to the pool to maintain safe and correct chemical levels. Should this occur during your stay it will be necessary for you to be out of the pool for a period of 12-24 hours for safety reasons.  Do not allow unsupervised children to use the pool, spa, garage or any such areas. Items such as clothes, toys etc. must not be left in the spa.

12. Smoking/Pets
For the safety and comfort of all our guests smoking is not permitted within the property.  No pets are allowed.

13. Owners Access
The owners or their management company shall be allowed access at any reasonable time during your stay.

14. Code of Conduct
Whilst we want you to have a fabulous time, please be considerate to your neighbors on Watersong community.  The actions of the members of your party should not interfere with the enjoyment of other residents at Watersong.  Please do not use the swimming pool, play loud music or engage in any activity which may cause inconvenience to your neighbours after 10.30pm or before 07.30am.  In the event that any member of your party behaves in a way that is likely to cause distress, danger or annoyance to any other holidaymakers or residents of Watersong or damage to any property, the owners or their management company reserve the right to terminate your rental agreement.  The owners or their management company will not be liable for any costs, compensation, or refunds due to this action.

15. General Booking Conditions
These booking conditions contain some exclusions and limitations of liability. If any part of the conditions proves to be invalid or unenforceable, the rest of the conditions will remain valid.

16. Liability Limitations
a)     No responsibility is accepted for any loss of personal items while staying in the property or after departure
b)    The owners or their agents will not be liable for any loss or injuries resulting from us of the villa, pool or any part of the property howsoever caused.  All guests must follow the rules and notices of safety matters.
c)     Parents must at all time obey the rules & supervise children when using pool facilities or estate facilities.
d)    Neither the management company nor the owners accept any responsibility or liability for failure of any equipment in the property.  After notification of equipment failure, the management company will endeavor to rectify the problem in a reasonable and timely manner.

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