Terms & Conditions of Sales

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE OF LA GEONELLE
1. PURPOSE
These general terms and conditions apply to all reservations made with our establishment.
The customer acknowledges having read and accepted these general terms and conditions.

2. OFFERS 

All our advertisements, web pages, and offers are prepared in good faith and based on available data. Maps, photos, and illustrations are for informational purposes only and are not contractually binding. They may be subject to change before the booking is finalized. The client authorizes us to correct any obvious material errors in the information we provide. 

3. PRICES

 The prices displayed at the time of booking constitute the total price of the service sold, including all charges. Any additional charges are clearly indicated before booking. A provincial tax of €1.54 per person per night is payable in addition.5% of the total amount is intended to cover the furniture rental. The price of the stay does not include the security deposit. The client authorizes us to correct any obvious pricing errors. 

4. TERMS OF CONCLUSION OF THIS CONTRACT The reservation becomes effective and constitutes a rental agreement once the client has sent the owner a deposit of 30% of the price of the stay, with a minimum of €200, to account BE18 1431 0841 3365 within a maximum of 3 days following the date of receipt of this document. The balance is due 10 days before the start of the stay, except for late reservations, in which case the total rental amount will be paid upon confirmation of the reservation by the landlord to account BE18 1431 0841 3365.

If the landlord does not receive the deposit or the balance within the specified period, he may cancel the rental by email within 2 days following the scheduled date for payment of the deposit or the balance.The client agrees, prior to any reservation, to complete all the information necessary for the reservation. The client attests to the truthfulness and accuracy of the information provided. 

5. USE OF RENTED PROPERTY 

The tenant shall use the rented property in accordance with its intended purpose and with due care. They are required to respect the maximum occupancy. Any breach of this clause may result in the immediate termination of this contract, at the tenant's expense, with the rental amount remaining definitively payable to the landlord.

 6. PETS Pets are not allowed except with the prior written agreement of the landlord.

7. SECURITY DEPOSIT
A security deposit, the amount of which is set at €500.00 (five hundred euros), is to be paid to the landlord no later than 10 days before the start of the stay in the accommodation to account BE18 1431 0841 3365.
The security deposit is intended to cover any damage caused during the stay.

This deposit is refunded to the tenant no later than 10 business days following the departure date, less any sums owed. In case of dispute, the landlord may, at their own risk, retain the deposit until liability is clearly established. 

8. CANCELLATION – EARLY DEPARTURE 

 All cancellations must be notified by email with read receipt. If the cancellation occurs

· 22 days or more before the start of the stay, 100% of the rental amount will be refunded if it has been paid

  • Between 11 and 21 days before the start of the rental period, 50% of the rental amount remains due to the owner
  • Less than 10 days before the start of the rental period, or in case of no-show, 100% of the rental amount is due to the owner unless otherwise agreed.

However, compensation is not due in cases of force majeure as defined by Belgian law.If the cancellation is due to the landlord, they must reimburse the tenant for the deposit paid as well as the balance of the rental price if it has already been paid. If the tenant does not arrive within 24 hours of the arrival date stated on the contract: - the contract becomes null and void, - the full rental amount remains due to the landlord, - the landlord may re-let the property. The tenant's early departure, for whatever reason, does not entitle them to any refund - even partial - of the rental price.


9. RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL
It is reminded that, in accordance with Article VI.53 of the Belgian Code of Economic Law, if the contract provides for a specific date or period of performance, the customer does not have the right to withdraw in the case of a reservation for accommodation other than for residential purposes (for example, holiday accommodation),

10. LATE PAYMENT

Any amount owed by the tenant and not paid ten days after its due date will automatically accrue interest, without prior notice, in favor of the landlord, at a rate of 1% per month from its due date, with interest for any month begun being due for the entire month. 

11. LIABILITY - INSURANCE 

The tenant occupies the premises responsibly. They are liable for the rented property, the equipment, and the land made available to them. They reimburse the landlord for all expenses incurred as a result of their actions and undertake to report any damage. By renting the accommodation, the tenant is legally obligated to return it in the condition in which they received it, including in the event of fire (Articles 1732, 1733, and 1735 of the Civil Code). If applicable (see specific clauses) the tenant shall cover his rental liability with a GLOBAL type FIRE insurance policy, both for rental risks (the building), and for the contents (furniture, etc.) made available to him. These risks may be covered by the "holiday" extension of the tenant's FIRE insurance policy. The tenant is advised to contact their insurer to verify their policy.

Any accidental activation of the fire alarm by the tenant will result in a fine of €250, in addition to any other applicable costs. 

12. SEVERAL LIABILITY 

The obligations under this lease are joint and several with respect to the tenant, their heirs, or assigns, regardless of their legal status. 

13. RESPECT FOR NEIGHBORS AND THE ENVIRONMENT 

The tenant agrees to behave respectfully towards residents and the environment in general: wildlife, plants, various equipment, etc. In particular, it is forbidden to make noise outside after 10:00 PM. 

14. CAMERA 

The tenant is informed of the presence of a surveillance camera installed next to the front door.

The sole purpose of this device is the security of the property. The images are neither used for monitoring purposes nor kept beyond the legally permitted period.

The tenant acknowledges having been informed of the existence of these devices and their purposes, in accordance with the applicable regulations on the protection of personal data.

15. PRIVACY POLICY

 We collect your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (2016/679) (""GDPR""). Your data may also be used by us to send you our promotional or commercial offers by email unless you object. We retain your data for a period of 3 years after the last contact (email, booking, etc.). 16. DISPUTES

 In the absence of an agreement between the parties, only the courts of the judicial district where La Geonelle is located shall have jurisdiction, and the proceedings shall be conducted in French.


II. Special Clauses
1. Tenant's Contact Details
The La Geonelle cottage is rented to

A ................ residing ........................

Phone : ..................

Email address: ..................

2. Duration

This contract concerns the rental of La Geonelle for the following period:

From ................ to ............... inclusive

The occupancy dates are fixed and firm.

3. Price

The total rental amount is €........... excluding deposit and tourist tax
The tourist tax is €1.54 per adult per night

Agreed.

The tenantFor La Geonelle

xxxxxxxxxxChristian Deprez

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