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UNIQUE TRAVEL CORP. ("Unique Travel")
TERMS & CONDITIONS Last Updated: 12/01/2022
IMPORTANT: THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS (THESE “TERMS”) APPLY IN RELATION FOR HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS, AMENITIES, TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER PRODUCTS OR SERVICES PROVIDED FOR YOU AND ANYONE TRAVELING WITH OR THROUGH YOU INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL MINOR CHILDREN, FORMING PART OF THE GUEST’S (GUESTS’) PARTY (COLLECTIVELY AND INDIVIDUALLY "GUEST(S)"). THESE TERMS MAY AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY. YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF TICKETS OR VOUCHERS FROM UNIQUE TRAVEL CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND A BINDING LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN GUEST(S) AND UNIQUE TRAVEL (THE "CONTRACT").
SANDALS IS A COUPLES-ONLY RESORT.
THE GUEST(S) FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE(S) AND AGREE(S) THAT THESE TERMS ARE EXPRESSLY INTENDED TO BENEFIT AND BE ENFORCEABLE BY NOT ONLY UNIQUE TRAVEL AND ITS AFFLIATES, BUT ALSO SANDALS RESORTS INTERNATIONAL, LTD., ITS PARENT AND/OR ANY OF THEIR AFFILIATED ENTITIES, RESORT OPERATOR, RESORT MANAGEMENT AND OTHER INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS ENGAGED BY THEM, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATED ENTITIES (INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY, THE “HOTEL RELATED ENTITIES”).
Additional Definitions: As used herein, "Arrival" means the Guest's arrival at the Hotel for the start of their vacation. "Hotel" means the respective resort(s) visited by Guest(s).
- These Terms shall supersede and/or override any representations contained in any advertising and promotional materials to the extent of any inconsistency.
- Tour Operator and/or Travel Agents: Any Tour Operator and/or Travel Agent used by Guest(s) to make reservations is, for all purposes, Guest(s) agent, and represents that the Tour Operator and/or Travel Agent has the authority to receive notice of these Terms on behalf of the Guest(s). Guest's Tour Operator and/or Travel Agent agrees also to promptly notify a Guest of these Terms. Neither Unique Travel nor the Hotel Related Entities shall be liable for any representations made by Guest's Tour Operator and/or Travel Agent or any acts or omissions of any such Tour Operator and/or Travel Agent. No Tour Operator and/or Travel Agent has the authority to modify or waive these Terms.
- Rates: All rates are subject to change until the purchase price for the applicable accommodation, product or service is paid in full. All rates are subject to change at any time due to the imposition of taxes or other government charges, fare increases, fuel or other surcharges, or other events beyond Unique Travel’s control. Unique Travel may reissue the invoice for any reservation to reflect any such changes, or to correct any error in the computation of the purchase price of Guest(s) reservation. All rates are in U.S. dollars.
- Deposit, Payment & Cancellation Terms (refer to “Clause #7- for Loyalty & Travel Bookings/Reservations”): All reservations require a minimum of two (2) nights and a deposit of $400 per room plus airfare (if reserved through Unique Travel) is required to secure a reservation. An initial payment of $98 plus the airfare is due when making a booking and the balance of $302 is due 21 days after the initial payment. The credit card used for the initial payment will automatically be charge the balance of $302. Consent to auto charge the credit card for the remaining deposit amount of $302 and full payment is given to Unique Travel Corp at the time that the booking is made. Due to high demand and limited availability the initial payment of $98 per room is not applicable during holiday periods, nor for any of the Over-the-Water Villas & Over-theWater Bungalows, Seaside and Poolside Bungalows at Sandals Resorts or any of the Three- Bedroom & Four- Bedroom Key West Villas at Beaches Turks & Caicos and /or the Three- Bedroom & Four-Bedroom Firesky Reserve Villas and Eventide Penthouse(s) at Beaches Negril. Bookings made 60 days or less prior to Arrival must be paid in full when booking. Unique Travel may cancel any booking and release any Hotel or air reservation for which payment has not been received at least 60 days prior to Arrival. The date for full and final payment may be subject to change during certain periods. Guest's invoice will provide notice of any such change. Payment and cancellation policy may vary during holiday periods (refer to “Clause #5- Special Deposit and Payment”).
- The Guest's Tour Operator and/or Travel Agent is required to provide a copy of the Notice (in paragraphs 27, 31, 32, 33, and 36) to the Guest. Should the Guest decide to cancel Guest's trip/vacation based upon an unwillingness to sign and assent to the specific waiver provisions, cancellation charges are applicable. Cancellation charges depend on when Unique Travel receives notice of the cancellation. Cancellation policy may vary during holiday periods (refer to “Clause #5- Special Deposit and Payment”). The minimum cancellation and/or revision charges (“ Penalty Period”) are as follows:
(a) If notice is received 45 to 31 days prior to Arrival, 50% of the purchase price, including any applicable airline fees. (b) If notice is received 30 to 0 days prior to Arrival, 100% of the purchase price, including any applicable airline fees. - INSURANCE PREMIUMS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
- Certain airfares may be non-refundable regardless of time of cancellation. All cancellations of, or changes to airfares are subject to applicable airline carrier restrictions. All airfare must be sold in conjunction with a Resort stay. Airfare cannot be sold as a standalone item. Unique Travel will apply any payments made toward the purchase price against any cancellation charges and will refund any balance remaining after the payment of any charges. In order to receive a refund, if applicable, Guest must request and receive a cancellation confirmation number. The cancellation charges outlined above are liquidated damages and not a penalty. Holiday periods may be subject to additional cancellation charges.
- No refunds or adjustments will be made from any portion of your vacation or attendant services not utilized. Any guest who fails to arrive on-property for their scheduled vacation and does not make the necessary notifications either prior to or on the scheduled day of arrival, forfeits by way of penalty the entirety of the paid cost of the vacation package. Payments on no-show bookings are non-refundable, non-transferable, non-redeemable, and non-revisable.
- The Guest's Tour Operator and/or Travel Agent is required to provide a copy of the Notice (in paragraphs 27, 31, 32, 33, and 36) to the Guest. Should the Guest decide to cancel Guest's trip/vacation based upon an unwillingness to sign and assent to the specific waiver provisions, cancellation charges are applicable. Cancellation charges depend on when Unique Travel receives notice of the cancellation. Cancellation policy may vary during holiday periods (refer to “Clause #5- Special Deposit and Payment”). The minimum cancellation and/or revision charges (“ Penalty Period”) are as follows:
- Special Deposit and Payments:
- Sandals Resorts:
All bookings for the Over-the-Water Villas (OWV) and the Over the Water Bungalows (OWB) will require a $2,500 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT at time of booking and is non-transferable to a lower category room.All bookings for the Seaside Bungalow (ASP) and Poolside Bungalow (KB) will require a $1,000 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT at time of booking and is non-transferable to a lower category room.
- Beaches Resorts:
All bookings at Beaches Turks & Caicos in a Key West Three-Bedroom and/or Four-Bedroom Villa (3KB, 3VO, 4VB, 4VO & 4VP) will require a $1,000 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT at time of booking and is non-transferable to a lower category room.All bookings at Beaches Negril in Three-Bedroom and/or Four-Bedroom Firesky Reserve Villas and Eventide Penthouse(s) (4VP, 4BW, 4BB, 4RT, 3BW, 3BB, 3RT) will require a $1 ,000 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT at time of booking and is non-transferable to a lower category room.
- (i) Guests traveling between February 19th, 2022 and February 25th, 2022 are required to pay a deposit of US$400.00 and full payment is due, and non-refundable, as of December 19th, 2021.
- (ii) Guests traveling between March 12th, 2022 and March 26th, 2022 are required to pay a deposit of US$400.00 and full payment is due, and non-refundable, as of January 9th, 2022.
- (iii) Guests traveling between April 10th, 2022 and April 24th, 2022 are required to pay a deposit of US$400.00 and full payment is due, and non-refundable, as of February 8th, 2022.
- (iv) Guests traveling between November 19th, 2022 and November 25th, 2022 are required to pay a deposit of US$400.00 and full payment is due, and non-refundable, as of September 13th, 2022.
- (v) Guests traveling between December 21st, 2022 and December 31st, 2022 are required to pay a deposit of US $800.00 which becomes non-refundable as of May 1st, 2022 and full payment is due, and non-refundable, as of September 1st, 2022.
- (i) Guests traveling between February 18th, 2023 and February 24th, 2023 are required to pay a deposit of US$400.00 and full payment is due, and non-refundable, as of December 18th, 2022.
- (ii) Guests traveling between March 11th, 2023 and March 25th, 2023 are required to pay a deposit of US$400.00 and full payment is due, and non-refundable, as of January 8th, 2023.
- (iii) Guests traveling between April 2nd, 2023 and April 16th, 2023 are required to pay a deposit of US$400.00 and full payment is due, and non-refundable, as of January 31st, 2023.
- (iv) Guests traveling between November 18th, 2023 and November 24th, 2023 are required to pay a deposit of US$400.00 and full payment is due, and non-refundable, as of September 12th, 2023.
- (v) Guests traveling between December 21st, 2023 and December 31st, 2023 are required to pay a deposit of US $800.00 which becomes non-refundable as of May 1st, 2023 and full payment is due, and non-refundable, as of September 1st, 2023.
- (i) Guests traveling between February 17th, 2024 and February 23rd, 2024 are required to pay a deposit of US$400.00 and full payment is due, and non-refundable, as of December 19th , 2023.
- (ii) Guests traveling between March 16th, 2024 and April 14th, 2024 are required to pay a deposit of US$400.00 and full payment is due, and non-refundable, as of January 16th, 2024.
- (iii) Guests traveling between November 23rd, 2024 and November 29th, 2024 are required to pay a deposit of US$400.00 and full payment is due, and non-refundable, as of September 24th, 2024.
- (iv) Guests traveling between December 21st, 2024 and December 31st, 2024 are required to pay a deposit of US$800.00 which becomes non-refundable as of May 1st, 2024 and full payment is due, and non-refundable, as of September 1st, 2024.
- (i) Guests traveling between February 15th, 2025 and February 21st, 2025 are required to pay a deposit of US$400.00 and full payment is due, and non-refundable, as of December 17th , 2024.
- (ii) Guests traveling between March 15th, 2025 and March 29th, 2025 are required to pay a deposit of US$400.00 and full payment is due, and non-refundable, as of January 14th, 2025.
- (iii) Guests traveling between April 13th, 2025 and April 27th, 2025 are required to pay a deposit of US$400.00 and full payment is due, and non-refundable, as of February 12th, 2025.
- (iv) Guests traveling between November 22nd, 2025 and November 28th, 2025 are required to pay a deposit of US$400.00 and full payment is due, and non-refundable, as of September 23rd, 2025.
- (vi) Guests traveling between December 21 st, 2025 and December 31 st, 2025 are required to pay a deposit of US$800.00 which becomes non-refundable as of May 1 st, 2025 and full payment is due, and non-refundable, as of September 1 st, 2025.
2022:
2023:
2024:
2025: - Sandals Resorts:
If Guest desires to change, but not cancel a reservation, then the Guest will be subject to the following:
(a) Date revisions made within the “Penalty Period”, will be subject to those provisions outlined in “Clause#4.1- Payment, Deposit & Cancellation Terms” and/or “Clause#5- Special Deposits & Payments”
(b) At any point prior to travel, Guest(s) revising their booking to upgrade (i.e. including but not limitedto add nights, adding rooms, additional persons), will not be charged a revision fee
(c) Any other revisions to the booking (i.e., including but not limited to reducing number of nights,reducing rooms, reducing category), received between 45 to 31 days prior to travel; a revision feeof US$200 per person will apply in addition to the penalty provisions outlined in “Clause #4.1-Payment, Deposit & Cancellation Terms” and/or “Clause #5- Special Deposits & Payments”. Revisions received 30 days or less prior to travel will be subject to full penalty.
- Only one name change is permitted per reservation.
- Changes are subject to all applicable airline fare increases, government taxes, security fees, fuel surcharges and other charges and restrictions.
- If the revised reservation is subsequently cancelled, the cancellation penalties for the original dates of travel shall apply.
- Minimum deposit schedule is as follows unless otherwise noted:
- (a) A minimum non-refundable deposit of $250 per room is required for all Sandals Resorts (excluding “Over-The-Water” Villas & Bungalows, Poolside and Seaside Bungalows), Beaches Negril and Beaches Ocho Rios reservations.
Over-the-Water Villas (OWV) and the Over-the-Water Bungalows (OWB) require a $2,500 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT per room at time of booking and is non-transferable to a lower category room.
Seaside Bungalows (ASP) and Poolside Bungalows (KB) require a $1 ,000 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT at time of booking and is non-transferable to a lower category room.
(Video) Mahalia - Terms & Conditions (Lyric Video) - (b) A minimum non-refundable deposit of $350 is required for Beaches Turks & Caicos reservations (excluding three-bedroom Key West Villas & four-bedroom Key West Villas).
All bookings at Beaches Turks & Caicos in a Key West three-bedroom and/or four-Bedroom Villa (3KB, 3VO, 4VB, 4VO & 4VP) will require a $1,000 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT at time of booking and is non-transferable to a lower category room.
- (a) A minimum non-refundable deposit of $250 per room is required for all Sandals Resorts (excluding “Over-The-Water” Villas & Bungalows, Poolside and Seaside Bungalows), Beaches Negril and Beaches Ocho Rios reservations.
- Full and final payment must be received at least 90 days prior to Arrival date unless otherwise noted. The credit card used for the initial payment will automatically be charged the balance of reservation upon due date. Consent to auto charge the credit card for the remaining full payment amount is given to Unique Travel at the time that the booking is made. Bookings made 90 days or less prior to arrival must be paid in full at the time of booking. Unique Travel may cancel any booking and release any Hotel or air reservation for which payment has not been received at least 90 days prior to arrival. The due date for full and final payment may be subject to change during certain periods. Guest's invoice will provide notice of any such change. Payment and cancellation policy may vary during certain travel periods (refer to “Clause 8 - Loyalty & Travel - Special Deposit and Payment Terms”).
- The Guest's Tour Operator and/or Travel Agent is required to provide a copy of the Notice (in Paragraphs 27, 31, 32, 33 and 36) to the Guest. Should the Guest decide to cancel Guest's trip/vacation based upon an unwillingness to sign and assent to the specific waiver provision, cancellation charges are applicable. Cancellation charges depend on when Unique Travel receives notice of the cancellation. Cancellation policy may vary during certain travel periods (refer to “Clause 8 - Loyalty & Travel - Special Deposit and Payment Terms”). The following minimum cancellation and/or revision charges (“Penalty Period”) are:
- (a) If notice is received 45 to 31 days prior to Arrival, 50% of the purchase price, including any applicable airline fees.
- (b) If notice is received 30 to 0 days prior to Arrival, 100% of the purchase price, including any applicable airline fees.
- INSURANCE PREMIUMS, LOYALTY & TRAVEL DEPOSITS AND FUTURE AIR DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
- Certain airfares may be non–refundable regardless of time of cancellation. All cancellations of, or changes to airfares are subject to applicable airline carrier restrictions. All airfare must be sold in conjunction with a Hotel stay. Airfare cannot be sold as a standalone item. Unique Travel will apply any payments made toward the purchase price against any cancellation charges and will refund any balance remaining after the payment of any charges. In order to receive a refund, if applicable, Guest must request and receive a cancellation confirmation number. The cancellation charges outlined above are liquidated damages and not a penalty. Holiday periods may be subject to additional cancellation charges.
- No refunds or adjustments will be made from any portion of your vacation or attendant services not utilized. Any guest who fails to arrive on-property for their scheduled vacation and does not make the necessary notifications either prior to or on the scheduled day of arrival, forfeits by way of penalty the entirety of the paid cost of the vacation package. Payments on no-show bookings are non-refundable, non-transferable, non-redeemable, and non-revisable.
Sandals:
All bookings for the Over-the-Water Villas (OWV) and the Over-the-Water Bungalows (OWB) will require a $2,500 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT and is non-transferable to a lower category room.
All bookings for the Seaside Bungalow (ASP) and Poolside Bungalow (KB) will require a $1,000 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT and is non-transferable to a lower category room.
Reservations made at the Loyalty & Travel desk for travel which includes the following dates require a $300 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit per room:
- December 21st - 31st, 2022
- December 21st - 31st, 2023
- December 21st - 31st, 2024
- December 21st - 31st, 2025
Beaches:
All bookings at Beaches Turks & Caicos in a Key West Three-Bedroom and/or Four-Bedroom Villa (3KB, 3VO, 4VB, 4VO & 4VP) will require a $1 ,000 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT and is non-transferable to a lower category room.
All bookings at Beaches Negril in Three-Bedroom and/or Four-Bedroom Firesky Reserve Villas and Eventide Penthouse(s) (4VP, 4BW, 4BB, 4RT, 3BW, 3BB, 3RT) will require a $1 ,000 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT at time of booking and is non-transferable to a lower category room.
Beaches Reservations made at the Loyalty & Travel desk for stays including any of the following travel dates require a $500 non-refundable deposit per room and full non-refundable payment is due ninety (90) days prior to arrival date:
2022
- (i)Travel between February 19th, 2022 and February 25th, 2022 with full non-refundable payment due by November 22nd, 2021.
- (ii)Travel between March 12th, 2022 and March 26th, 2022 with full non-refundable payment due by December 9th, 2021.
- (iii)Travel between April 10th, 2022 and April 24th, 2022 with full non-refundable payment due by January 8th, 2022.
- (iv)Travel between November 19th, 2022 and November 25th, 2022 with full non-refundable payment due by August 21st, 2022.
- (i)Travel between February 18th, 2023 and February 24th, 2023 with full non-refundable payment due by November 21st, 2022.
- (ii)Travel between March 11th, 2023 and March 25th, 2023 with full non-refundable payment due by December 8th, 2022.
- (iii)Travel between April 2nd, 2023 and April 16th, 2023 with full non-refundable payment due by January 1st, 2023.
- (iv)Travel between November 18th, 2023 and November 24th, 2023 with full non-refundable payment due by August 20th, 2023.
- (i)Travel between February 17th, 2024– February 23rd, 2024 with full non-refundable payment due by November 19th, 2023.
- (ii)Travel between March 16th, 2024 and April 14th, 2024 with full non-refundable payment due by December 17th, 2023.
- (iii)Travel between November 23rd , 2024 and November 29th, 2024 are with full non-refundable payment due by August 25th, 2024.
- (i)Travel between February 15th, 2025 – February 21st, 2025 with full non-refundable payment due by November 17th, 2024.
- (ii)Travel between March 15th, 2025 and March 29th, 2025 with full non-refundable payment due by December 15th, 2024.
- (iii)Travel between April 13th, 2025 and April 27th, 2025 are with full non-refundable payment due by January 13th, 2025.
- (vi)Travel between November 22nd, 2025 and November 28th, 2025 are with full non-refundable payment due by August 24th, 2025.
2022
- (i) Travel between December 21st - 31st, 2022. The $800 deposit becomes non-refundable as of May 1st, 2022 and full payment is due & non-refundable as of September 1st, 2022.
2023
- (i) Travel between December 21st -31st, 2023. The $800 deposit becomes non-refundable as of May 1st, 2023 and full payment is due & non-refundable as of September 1st, 2023.
2024
- (i) Travel between December 21st - 31st, 2024. The $800 deposit becomes non-refundable as of May 1st, 2024 and full payment is due & non-refundable as of September 1st, 2024.
2025
- (i) Travel between December 21st - 31st, 2025. The $800 deposit becomes non-refundable as of May 1st, 2025 and full payment is due & non-refundable as of September 1st, 2025.
- Loyalty & Travel - Changes to Reservations: Any changes/revisions made to a reservation including but not limited to: changes in dates, resort, room category, number of nights, number of guests and/or name changes will be subject to the current rates and promotions at the time of change. Reservation revisions made within “Penalty Period” will be subject to the applicable provisions outlined in “Clause #7.3- Loyalty & Travel Booking/Reservations- Deposit, Payment & Cancellation Terms” and/or “Clause #8- Loyalty & Travel Reservations-Special Deposit & Payment Terms” Guest will be responsible to pay for any difference in price. In the event of a change in value added promotions, the value-add promotions at the time of the change will supersede the previous offer; guests will receive only the promotions offered at the time of the change.
TRAVEL DATE REVISIONS ARE LIMITED TO A SIX (6) MONTH TRAVEL WINDOW FROM ORIGINAL TRAVEL DATES.
- Sandals and Beaches Loyalty & Travel Reservation Revisions made 45 to 31 days prior to arrival which include but not limited to changing dates, reducing nights, reducing number of rooms and downgrading room category/ies will attract a penalty fee of $200 per person in addition to the applicable “Penalty Period” provisions outlined in in “Clause #7.3- Loyalty & Travel Booking/Reservations- Deposit, Payment & Cancellation Terms” and/or Clause #8- Loyalty & Travel Reservations-Special Deposit & Payment Terms”. Revisions made 30 days or less prior to arrival date, which include but are not limited to reducing number ofnights, reducing number of persons and/or downgrading room category will be subject to full penalty
- Beaches Loyalty & Travel Reservations with the following travel dates will incur a $200 per person revision fee for any TRAVEL DATE CHANGES made within 120-46 days prior to original arrival date:
2022:
- February 19th – February 25th, 2022;
- March 12th – March 26th, 2022;
- April 10th – April 24th, 2022;
- November 19th- November 25th, 2022;
- December 21st- December 31st, 2022.
2023:
- February 18th - February 24th, 2023;
- March 11th – March 25th, 2023;
- April 2nd – April 16th, 2023;
- November 18th- November 24th, 2023;
- December 21st- December 31st, 2023.
2024:
- February 17th – February 23rd, 2024;
- March 16th – April 14th, 2024;
- November 23rd - November 29th, 2024;
- December 21st– December 31st, 2024.
2025:
- February 15th – February 21st, 2025;
- March 15th - March 29th, 2025;
- April 13th- April 27th, 2025;
- November 22nd- November 28th, 2025.
- December 21st- December 31st, 2025.
- Reservations with the following travel dates will incur a $200 per person revision fee for any TRAVEL DATE CHANGES made within 90-46 days prior to original arrival date:
- - June 1st - August 15th, 2022;
- - June 1st - August 15th, 2023;
- - June 1st - August 15th, 2024
- - June 1st - August 15th, 2025;
- All requested changes to reservations are subject to Unique Travel's sole discretion.
- Only one name change is permitted per reservation.
- Changes are subject to all applicable airline fare increases, government taxes, security fees, fuel surcharges and other charges and restrictions.
- If the revised reservation is subsequently cancelled, the cancellation penalties for the original dates of travel will apply.
- Groups Contract: Terms and conditions such as, but not limited to, rates, discounts, payment requirements, and cancellations policies may vary based on but not exclusive to booking dates, travel dates, group size, blackout dates, resort occupancy, available inventory, etc. At the time of booking, and subsequently referenced in the Groups Contract, the requisite specifics pertaining to the governing policies and procedures will be clearly stated in the applicable terms and conditions.
- Special Requests: Unique Travel cannot guarantee that it will satisfy special requests including but not limited to requests for specific Hotel or Villa locations, adjoining rooms, bed sizes, and special in-flight meals or seating. Unique Travel is not responsible if such requests are not met.
- Persons with Disabilities: Unique Travel cannot guarantee that destination airports, airport transfer vehicles, or Hotel accommodations are wheelchair accessible. Purchase price does not include any services that may be specially required as a result of a physical disability.
- Room and Hotel Changes: Unique Travel may, for any reason, at any time, and without prior notice, substitute Hotels and/or rooms for accommodations of equal or greater value than those specified in Guest's reservation. Unique Travel shall not be liable for any loss or injury to Guest caused by such substitution of Hotel and/or rooms.
- Substitution of Hotel: Unique Travel reserves the right to substitute Hotel(s)s for other Hotel(s) in a similar category, to substitute air carriers and to change dates without prior notice should circumstances so require. The Terms & Conditions agreed to by the guest shall apply with equal applicability to any resort which is the subject of substitution or deviation. Unique Travel nor Sandals and Beaches resorts shall not be liable for any claim made by the guest whatsoever, including but not limited to loss, compensation, or refund by reason of such substitution or deviation.
- Hotel Interruption: The Hotel reserves the right to suspend, limit or restrict access to any areas, amenities, facilities, inclusions, or activities due to inclement weather or any other interruptions outside the reasonable control of the Hotel, including without limitation, rain, strong winds, storms, hurricanes, flood, fire, wave action, ocean currents, volcanic eruptions, or other Acts of God, as well as interruptions to infrastructure such as electricity, roadways, or transportation, airports, and air services among others. The Guest accepts that the Hotel shall not be liable to offer, and the Guest shall not be entitled to compensation for any such suspension, limitation, or restriction as a result of these and other circumstances beyond the Hotel's reasonable control.
- Future Air: Future Air is only an option for reservations made at the Loyalty & Travel Desk. A non-refundable $50 deposit per person is required for Future Air option. Quoted air rate is guaranteed inclusive of tax. Fuel surcharges are not guaranteed. Air carrier, flight schedules and routings will be provided when available. (Approximately 150 days prior to departure date). Submitted flight schedule must be accepted and paid for within 72 hours; in the event the aforementioned payment is not received, the Future Air will be cancelled, and the non-refundable future air deposit will be applied to the room balance. All air tickets are quoted for economy seats; upgrades to tickets will result in a revision to air rate. Voluntary changes to air carrier, flight schedules and routings may result in a revision to air rate. The purchase of Future Air does not guarantee a non-stop flight or a specific carrier. Certain carriers require full payment at the time a schedule is obtained. Name changes on tickets are not permitted. Revisions such as but not limited to date change and/or gateway changes are subject to new pricing and fees imposed by the flight carrier. Cancellation of room will automatically cancel air.
- Flights & Air Carriers: All flight times, itineraries, carriers, equipment, and check-in times are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Guest should contact the airline within twenty-four hours of departure to confirm flight times, itineraries, and check-in. Certain fare class (special fares) do not allow for upgrades, preferential seating and other auxiliaries. Unique Travel is not responsible for any loss or injury to Guest for missed flights or connections, or if Guest is denied boarding. Guests with connecting flights should allow ample time for connections as specified by the airline and/or the connecting airport. Carriage and services provided by the airline, and the airline tickets are subject to the Warsaw Convention. Charter flights are conducted pursuant to U.S. Department of Transportation Charter Regulation, Part 380.
- Airline Tickets & Vouchers: All airline tickets are sent to Guest or Guest's travel agent or tour operator approximately three weeks prior to travel. Airline tickets may be in the form of E-Tickets or paper tickets. Guests are solely responsible for said tickets. All airfares are set by the issuing airlines and are valid only for the specific flight purchased. Airline tickets may or may not be exchanged for other flights, depending on the rules of the issuing airline. Airfare may be completely non-refundable regardless of time of cancellation or change, depending on applicable airline carrier restrictions. A Hotel voucher is provided with the airline tickets and is required for check-in at the Hotel. Unique Travel is not responsible for Guest's failure to safeguard airline tickets or Hotel vouchers.
- COVID-19: A respiratory virus, called Covid19, has been identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness that began in December 2019 in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Additional cases have been identified in other countries. You can find updated information on the Center for Disease Control’s website. The health and safety of our guests is our number one priority. Prior to entering the Hotel, all guests will be administered a no-touch thermal scan to screen for fever. Anyone with any fever (≥38 C°/100.4 F°) will not be allowed to enter the Hotel. There is a risk in entry regardless of temperature checks, and all guests enter at their own risk. If you experience any symptoms of any illness while at the Hotel, please stay in your room and contact the Medical Center. Consultation charges will be waived. If you develop symptoms after leaving the resort, see a doctor right away and advise the Hotel. All guests acknowledge and agree that they are fully aware of the contagious nature and effects of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume that risk and responsibility and further agree that they will release, indemnify and hold harmless Unique Travel Corp and Sandals Resorts International Limited, and their respective parent corporations, affiliates, subsidiaries insurers, directors, officers, employees, successors, assigns, agents and representatives, against any claims and/or damages whatsoever, including legal fees relating to any infection, transmission, health condition influenced or otherwise impacted or complication by COVID-19.
- Travel Documents: PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP IS GUEST'S RESPONSIBILITY. Guest is responsible for furnishing proof of citizenship in the form of a valid passport, and any other documentation necessary for international travel. Guest should consult with their travel agent, or tour operator or airline, or appropriate government authorities to ascertain what documentation is necessary. Guest may be refused passage/entry if they do not possess the necessary travel documents. Unique Travel is not responsible for Guest's failure to obtain and safeguard necessary travel documents.
- Customs and Immigration: Customs and/or immigration officials may, at their own discretion, deny Guest entry into their country, and/or seize, confiscate, or impound personal property. Unique Travel is not liable for any loss or injury arising from Guest being denied entry into any country or the seizure, confiscation, or impoundment of any personal property.
- Baggage Limitations: Checked baggage is subject to restrictions imposed by the airline and applicable law. Please contact the airline for weight and size restrictions.
- Travel Protection and Cancel for ANY Reason Waiver:
- (a) The Travel Protection Plan and Cancel for Any Reason Waiver contain both non-insurance (Part A) and insurance (Part B) components. Purchase and enrollment in the Plan are optional and once purchased the cost associated with Plan is non-refundable. Part A – Cancel for Any Reason Waiver is a non-insurance component and is provided by Unique Vacations, Inc. Insurance component Part B of the Plan is underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company and brokered through Tripmate under policy plan #F389U. The Policy will contain reductions, limitations, exclusion, and termination provisions. Full details of the insurance coverage are contained in the Policy. All coverages may not be available in all states. For comprehensive, state specific details please refer to the complete Plan Document. This Plan provides insurance coverage that applies only to the covered trip.
- (b) Unique is not an insurer and does not have any liability for any coverage amounts. As a travel retailer, Unique is not qualified or authorized to answer technical questions about the benefits, exclusions, or conditions of any of the insurance coverages in the plan or to evaluate the adequacy of your existing insurance coverage. Unique and its employees may offer and disseminate travel insurance under the direction of Tripmate. You may wish to compare the terms of this plan with your existing life, health, home, and automobile insurance policies. If you have any questions about this coverage, contact Tripmate at 1-800-888-0432. Purchasing a travel protection plan is not required to purchase any other products or services offered by Unique Vacations.”
- (c) Unique receives compensation and/or additional financial benefit in connection with the placement of insurance and from the sale of the Travel Protection Plan.
- (d) Information Privacy : Unique values and protects your privacy. Information that you share with us will be treated with care; we will not use or share personally identifiable information with our affiliates or with third parties except for the purpose of enrolling you in the Plan or otherwise assisting you in connection with the Plan or providing notice of a claim, and as otherwise required or permitted by law, such as disclosures to insurance regulatory authorities or in response to a subpoena. Please note that Tripmate/United States Fire Insurance Company may have personal information about you. Our Privacy Notice does not govern their use of information about you.
- Compliance with Local and Other Law: Guest is responsible for knowing, obeying and complying with the laws and regulations of their destination, and neither Unique Travel nor any Hotel Related Entities has any duty to inform or warn Guest about the destination's laws and/or regulations. Unique Travel and the Hotel Related Entities also regularly conduct business by electronic means (e.g., iPad) and signature, including but not limited to required SIGNING AND ASSENT AT CHECK-IN (in Paragraph 27.C), required SIGNING AND ASSENT to any waiver provision (in Paragraphs 31, 32, 33 and 36), and voluntarily signing and assent to waiver, agreement and/or release by Guest, and by continuing with the reservation and booking to CHECK-IN, Guest hereby ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES to the same, as applicable.
- Compliance With Government Entities: Unique Travel, its affiliates, and parent as well as Sandals Resorts International Limited and/or Hotel related entities shall have the right to comply with any orders, recommendations, or directions whatsoever given by any government entity or by persons purporting to act with such authority, and such compliance shall not be deemed a breach of this agreement entitling the guests to assert any claim for liability, compensation or refund.
- Airport Departure Taxes: Guest may be required to pay airport departure taxes to the government of their destination for each traveler as required by local law. Such taxes may not be included in the price of their vacation.
- FORUM SELECTION AND CHOICE OF LAW:
A. AS AGAINST UNIQUE TRAVEL AND/OR ANY AFFILIATES, PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES OR CONTRACTORS ONLY: ALL CLAIMS WHATSOEVER AGAINST UNIQUE TRAVEL, AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES OR CONTRACTORS, ARISING FROM, IN CONNECTION WITH, OR INCIDENTAL TO THE CONTRACT, OR GUEST'S VISIT TO HOTEL WHICH THE GUEST(S) CONTRACTED FOR OR RESIDED AT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CLAIMS RELATING TO THE FORMATION, INTERPRETATION, CONSTRUCTION, WAIVER, MODIFICATION, PERFORMANCE, DISCHARGE, OR BREACH OF THE CONTRACT, OR THE EXISTENCE, EXTENT, OR BREACH OF ANY FIDUCIARY DUTY, OR ANY DUTY IN TORT, FOR PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, OR DEATH, OR IN CONTRACT, OR PURSUANT TO ANY STATUTE, SHALL BE LITIGATED SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY IN THE COURTS OF THE COUNTRY IN WHICH THE HOTEL IS PHYSICALLY LOCATED AND GOVERNED EXCLUSIVELY BY THE LAWS OF THE COUNTRY IN WHICH THE HOTEL IS PHYSICALLY LOCATED WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CHOICE OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF. GUEST(S) AGREE(S) TO PERSONAL JURISDICTION AND VENUE EXCLUSIVELY IN THE COURTS OF THE COUNTRY IN WHICH THE RESORT IS PHYSICALLY LOCATED FOR ANY PROCEEDINGS, CLAIMS OR LITIGATION WHATSOEVER.
B. CLAIMS WHICH INVOLVE SANDALS RESORTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND/OR HOTEL RELATED ENTITIES, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY - NOTWITHSTANDING CLAIMS IN THE FOREGOING PARAGRAPH 27.A., ANY CLAIMS WHATSOEVER ARISING FROM, IN CONNECTION WITH, OR INCIDENTAL TO GUEST'S VISIT TO HOTEL WHICH THE GUEST(S) CONTRACTED FOR OR RESIDED AT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CLAIMS RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS OR DEATH, OR IN CONTRACT, OR PURSUANT TO ANY STATUTE, THAT INCLUDE ANY CLAIM WHATSOEVER AGAINST SANDALS RESORTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, THE HOTEL, HOTEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY, AND/OR THEIR PARENT CORPORATION, AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, INSURERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, PARTNERS, JOINT VENTURES, AGENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, EXPLICITLY OR IMPLICITLY, AND TO WHICH CLAIM UNIQUE TRAVEL AND/OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES, PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS OR CONTRACTORS WHO MAY ALSO BE PARTY, SHALL BE LITIGATED SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY IN THE COURTS OF THE COUNTRY IN WHICH THE HOTEL IS PHYSICALLY LOCATED AND GOVERNED EXCLUSIVELY BY THE LAWS OF THE COUNTRY IN WHICH THE HOTEL IS PHYSICALLY LOCATED. AND FURTHER THAT THE COURTS OF THE COUNTRY IN WHICH THE RESORT IS PHYSICALLY LOCATED SHALL BE THE EXCLUSIVE VENUE/FORUM FOR ANY PROCEEDINGS, CLAIMS OR LITIGATION WHATSOEVER.
C. NOTICE OF REQUIRED SIGNING AND ASSENT AT HOTEL CHECK-IN - Notwithstanding the terms set forth in Paragraphs 27.A. and 27.B. of this Contract, the Guest will be required DURING THE HOTEL CHECK-IN PROCESS UPON ARRIVAL, to separately and specifically sign and assent to the Forum Selection and Choice of Law provisions.
D. The Guest is required to SIGN AND ASSENT TO SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS AT CHECK-IN, signature may be by electronic means (e.g., iPad), and the Guest is hereby on notice of same for acknowledgement and agreement.
- E. IF THE GUEST DOES NOT SIGN AND ASSENT TO SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS AT CHECK-IN PROCESS, THE GUEST WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO CHECK-IN AND WILL BE DENIED ACCESS TO THE HOTEL. ACCORDINGLY, ADVANCE NOTIFICATION OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS HEREBY PROVIDED. The Guest's Tour Operator and/or Travel Agent (to the extent one has been used) is being provided with this Notice and, in turn, said Tour Operator and/or Travel Agent is required to provide a copy of the Notice (in Paragraph 27.C) to the Guest.
- CLASS ACTION WAIVER: THIS CONTRACT PROVIDES FOR THE EXCLUSIVE RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES THROUGH INDIVIDUAL LEGAL ACTION AND SUPERSEDES ANY LAW ENTITLING GUEST TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION. THIS CLASS ACTION WAIVER PRECLUDES GUEST FROM PARTICIPATING IN OR BEING REPRESENTED IN ANY CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION REGARDING ANY CLAIM BROUGHT ARISING OUT OF GUEST’S STAY AT THE SUBJECT RESORT OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE STAY. EVEN IF APPLICABLE LAW PROVIDES OTHERWISE, GUEST AGREES THAT ANY ARBITRATION, PROCEEDING OR LAWSUIT WHATSOEVER AGAINST CARRIER AND/OR UNIQUE TRAVEL CORP. AND SANDALS RESORTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE PARENT CORPORATIONS, AFFLIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, INSURERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AGENT AND REPRESENTATIVES SHALL BE LITIGATED BY GUEST INDIVIDUALLY AND NOT AS A MEMBER OF ANY CLASS OR AS PART OF A CLASS ACTION, AND GUEST EXPRESSLY AGREES TO WAIVE AUTHORITY TO ARBITRATE CLAIMS ON A CLASS ACTION BASIS. IF GUEST'S CLAIM IS SUBJECT TO LEGAL PROCEEDING UNDER PARAGRAPH 27 ABOVE, THE GUEST FURTHER AGREES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE CLASS ACTION WAIVER IS MATERIAL AND ESSENTIAL TO THE PROCEEDING OF ANY DISPUTES BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND IS NON-SEVERABLE FROM THE AGREEMENT TO ANY CLAIMS HEREIN. THE VALIDITY AND EFFECT OF THIS CLASS ACTION WAIVER MAY BE DETERMINED ONLY BY A JUDGE OR COURT OF LAW. GUEST AGREES THAT THIS SECTION SHALL NOT BE SEVERABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES FROM THE FORUM SELECTION AND CHOICE OF LAW PROVISION SET FORTH IN PARAGRAPH 27 ABOVE. Guest agrees that the parties referenced in PARAGRAPH 27 ABOVE that may be the subject of any claim by Guest can receive immediate judicial assistance to enforce this class action waiver.
- LIMITATIONS PERIODS: NO SUIT SHALL BE MAINTAINABLE AGAINST UNIQUE TRAVEL, ANY HOTEL OR HOTEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY, SANDALS RESORTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, THEIR PARENT CORPORATION, AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, INSURERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS OR DEATH OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, UNLESS WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE CLAIM, WITH PARTICULARS, IS ADDRESSED TO UNIQUE TRAVEL CORP. ATTENTION: CLAIMS, CALLE AQUILINO DE GUARDIA, NO. 8, IGRA BUILDING, PANAMA, REPUBLIC OF PANAMA AND IS RECEIVED WITHIN SIX MONTHS AFTER THE DEATH OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, OR THE ONSET OF THE INJURY OR ILLNESS. IN NO EVENT SHALL SUCH SUIT BE MAINTAINABLE UNLESS COMMENCED WITHIN ONE YEAR AFTER THE DEATH, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, OR THE ONSET OF THE INJURY OR ILLNESS.
- LIMITATION OF DAMAGES: UNIQUE TRAVEL, SANDALS RESORTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, ANY HOTEL OR HOTEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY, THEIR PARENT CORPORATION, AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, INSURERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO GUEST IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCES FOR: (A) ANY PERSONAL INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF OR CAUSED BY ANY ACT OR OMISSION ON THE PART OF ANY AIR CARRIER OR GROUND TRANSPORTATION CARRIER; (B) EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, MENTAL SUFFERING, OR PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY OF ANY KIND; OR (C) ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES. UNIQUE TRAVEL AND ITS PARENT CORPORATION, AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES INSURERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES,SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AGENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES, SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO GUEST IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCES FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIM ARISING OUT OF GUEST’S STAY AT THE RESORT OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE STAY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY ACTS AND/OR OMMISSIONS BY THE HOTEL, HOTEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY, AND/OR THEIR AGENTS AND/OR EMPLOYEES.GUEST AGREES TO RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS UNIQUE TRAVEL AND ITS PARENT CORPORATION,AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES INSURERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AGENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES FOR ALL LIABILITIES CLAIMS, ACTIONS, DAMAGES, COSTS AND/OR EXPENSES WHICH MAY ARISE OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONCERN GUEST'S (OR GUESTS') STAY AT THE RESORT
- WAIVER OF LIABILITY: CANTILEVERED PRIVATE PLUNGE POOL WITH INFINITY EDGE AT SANDALS LA SOURCE LOCATED IN GRENADA AND AT SANDALS ROYAL BARBADOS IN BARBADOS - The Guest will be required DURING THE HOTEL CHECK-IN PROCESS UPON ARRIVAL, to separately and specifically sign and assent to the following waiver provision:
THE BALCONIES OF SOME OF THE ROOMS AT SANDALS LASOURCE GRENADA AND SANDALS ROYAL BARBADOS ARE EQUIPPED WITH A CANTILEVERED PRIVATE PLUNGE POOL WITH INFINITY EDGE ("BALCONY INFINITY POOL"). UNDERSIGNED GUEST(S) ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES TO FOLLOW ALL POSTED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO THE BALCONY INFINITY POOL INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE STRICT PROHIBITION AGAINST ENTERING THE INFINITY POOL'S OVERFLOW CHANNEL, RESTING, SITTING OR CLIMBING ON THE WALL(S) AND/OR EDGE(S) OF THE BALCONY INFINITY POOL, AND EVEN SO UNDERSIGNED GUEST(S) ACKNOWLEDGES HE OR SHE IS HEREBY ON NOTICE OF THE SAME AND AGREES TO ASSUME ANY ASSOCIATED RISKS. IN DOING SO, UNDERSIGNED GUEST(S)HEREBY WAIVES, DISCHARGES AND HOLDS HARMLESS UNIQUE TRAVEL, ANY HOTEL OR HOTEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY, Sandals Resorts International Limited, and their parent corporation, affiliates, subsidiaries, insurers, directors, officers, employees, successors, assigns, agents or representatives (TOGETHER, THE "RELEASEES") FROM ALL LIABILITIES, CLAIMS, ACTIONS, DAMAGES, COSTS AND/OR EXPENSES WHICH MAY ARISE OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONCERN THE UNDERSIGNED GUEST'S (OR GUESTS') USE OF THE BALCONY INFINITY POOL. UNDERSIGNED GUEST(S) UNDERSTANDS AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THIS WAIVER INCLUDES CLAIMS BASED ON NEGLIGENCE AND/OR THE ACTION(S) OR INACTION(S) OF THE RELEASEES. By signing below, undersigned guest(s) acknowledges that a different room without a balcony infinity pool is readily available for undersigned guest(s) and that he/she/they have declined such alternative accommodation.
- A. The Guest will be required to SIGN AND ASSENT to the above waiver provision AT HOTEL CHECK-IN by electronic means (e.g., iPad) and Signature, and the Guest is hereby on notice of the same for acknowledgement and agreement.
B. IF THE GUEST DOES NOT SIGN AND ASSENT TO SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS AT CHECK-IN PROCESS, THE GUEST WILL BE DENIED ACCESS TO ROOMS EQUIPPED WITH A BALCONY INFINITY POOL AND/OR THE GUEST WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO CHECK-IN AND WILL BE DENIED ACCESS TO THE HOTEL. ACCORDINGLY, ADVANCE NOTIFICATION OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS HEREBY PROVIDED.
C. The Guest's Tour Operator and/or Travel Agent is required to provide a copy of the Notice (in Paragraphs 28) to the Guest(s). Should the Guest(s) decide to cancel Guest's trip/vacation based upon an unwillingness to sign and assent to the specific waiver provisions, the same minimum cancellation charges set forth in clauses 4.1 and 4.2 above will apply.
D. AT CHECK IN should the Guest decide to cancel Guest's trip/vacation based upon an unwillingness to sign and assent to the specific Waiver provisions in paragraphs 31, the cancellation penalty charges are 100% of the purchase price.
- A. The Guest will be required to SIGN AND ASSENT to the above waiver provision AT HOTEL CHECK-IN by electronic means (e.g., iPad) and Signature, and the Guest is hereby on notice of the same for acknowledgement and agreement.
- WAIVER OF LIABILITY: OVER-THE-WATER VILLAS, OVER-THE-WATER BUNGALOWS, SEASIDE AND/OR POOLSIDE BUNGALOWS (JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY THE “OVER THE WATER VILLAS”). THE OVER THE WATERVILLAS ARE PERCHED ON A DECK FLOATING ABOVE WATERS AND MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH INCLUDING BUTNOT LIMITED TO, A SEE-THROUGH GLASS FLOOR FOR VIEWING, A TRANQUILITY SOAKING TUB, AN OVER-THE-WATER HAMMOCK, AN OPEN PATIO DECK, AND A PRIVATE PLUNGE POOL WITH INFINITY EDGE (TOGETHER,THE "PRIVATE VILLA INFINITY POOL AND DECK AMENITIES"). GUEST(S) ACKNOWLEDGE(S) AND AGREE(S) TO FOLLOW ALL POSTED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO THE PRIVATE VILLA INFINITY POOL AND DECK AMENITIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE STRICT PROHIBITION (1) OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, JUMPING, DIVING, SWINGING, HORSEPLAY, AND ROUGH PLAY IN OR NEAR THE PRIVATE VILLA INFINITY POOLAND DECK AMENITIES, AND/OR SPECIFICALLY FROM OR ON THE OVER-THE-WATER HAMMOCK, (2) AGAINST ENTERING ANY OF THE PRIVATE INFINITY POOL'S OVERFLOW CHANNEL, AND (3) AGAINST ANY RESTING, SITTING OR CLIMBING ON THE WALL(S) AND/OR EDGE(S) OF THE PRIVATE VILLA INFINITY POOL AND DECK AMENITIES, AND GUEST(S) ACKNOWLEDGE(S) THAT EACH OF THEM IS HEREBY ON NOTICE OF THE SAME AND AGREE(S) TO ASSUME ANY ASSOCIATED RISKS. IN DOING SO, GUEST(S) HEREBY WAIVE(S), RELEASE(S) AND DISCHARGE(S) AND SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE RELEASEES FROM ALL LIABILITIES CLAIMS,ACTIONS, DAMAGES, COSTS AND/OR EXPENSES WHICH MAY ARISE OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONCERN GUEST'S(OR GUESTS') USE OF THE PRIVATE VILLA INFINITY POOL AND DECK AMENITIES. GUEST(S) UNDERSTAND(S) AND ACKNOWLEDGE(S) THAT THIS WAIVER INCLUDES CLAIMS BASED ON NEGLIGENCE AND/OR THE ACTION(S) ORINACTION(S) OF THE RELEASEES. Upon signature of acceptance, Guest(s) acknowledge(s) that a different room without THE PRIVATE VILLA INFINITY POOL AND DECK AMENITIES is readily available for Guest(s) and that he/she/they have declined such alternative accommodation.
- A. The Guest may be required to SIGN AND ASSENT to the above waiver provision AT HOTEL CHECK-IN by electronic means (e.g., iPad) and Signature, and the Guest is hereby on notice of the same for acknowledgement and agreement.
B. IF THE GUEST DOES NOT SIGN AND ASSENT TO SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS AT CHECK-IN PROCESS, THE GUEST WILL BE DENIED ACCESS TO THE OVER THE WATER VILLAS AND/OR THE GUESTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO CHECK-IN TO THE HOTEL. ACCORDINGLY, ADVANCE NOTIFICATION OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS HEREBY PROVIDED.
C. The Guest's Tour Operator and/or Travel Agent is required to provide a copy of the Notice (in Paragraphs 29) to the Guest(s). Should the Guest(s) decide to cancel Guest's trip/vacation based upon an unwillingness to sign and assent to the specific waiver provisions, the same minimum cancellation charges set forth in clauses 4.1 and 4.2 above will apply.
D. AT CHECK IN should the Guest decide to cancel Guest's trip/vacation based upon an unwillingness to sign and assent to the specific Waiver provisions in paragraphs 31, the cancellation penalty charges are 100% of the purchase price.
- A. The Guest may be required to SIGN AND ASSENT to the above waiver provision AT HOTEL CHECK-IN by electronic means (e.g., iPad) and Signature, and the Guest is hereby on notice of the same for acknowledgement and agreement.
- COURTESY VEHICLES AT SANDALS ROYAL CURACAO IN CURACAO - Guests of certain rooms at Sandals Royal Curacao are provided with a motor vehicle (the "Vehicle") for private use. As a condition of use of the Vehicle the Guest will be required DURING THE HOTEL CHECK-IN PROCESS, TO SEPARATELY AND SPECIFICALLY SIGN AND ASSENT TO THE USE OF COURTESY VEHICLE AGREEMENT WHICH SETS FORTH LEGALLY BINDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE GUESTS USE OF THE VEHICLE AND CONTAINS RELEASES, DISCLAIMERS, ASSUMPTION-OF-RISK PROVISIONS, AND BINDING FORUM SELECTION AND CHOICE OF LAW PROVISIONS THAT MAY LIMIT LEGAL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES; a copy of the USE OF COURTESY VEHICLE AGREEMENT can be found at Courtesy Agreement.
- A. The Guest will be required to SIGN AND ASSENT to the above USE OF COURTESY VEHICLE AGREEMENT at hotel check-in by electronic means (e.g., iPad) and signature, and the Guest is hereby on notice of the same for acknowledgement and agreement.
B. If the Guest does not sign and assent to such terms and conditions, the Guest will be denied use of the Vehicle, accordingly, advance notification of this requirement is hereby provided.
C. The Guest's Tour Operator and/or Travel Agent is required to provide a copy of the Notice (in Paragraphs 32) to the Guest(s). Should the Guest(s) decide to cancel Guest's trip/vacation based upon an unwillingness to sign and assent to the specific waiver provisions, the same minimum cancellation charges set forth in clauses 4.1 and 4.2 above will apply.
D. AT CHECK IN should the Guest decide to cancel Guest's trip/vacation based upon an unwillingness to sign and assent to the specific Waiver provisions in paragraphs 33, the cancellation penalty charges are 100% of the purchase price.
- A. The Guest will be required to SIGN AND ASSENT to the above USE OF COURTESY VEHICLE AGREEMENT at hotel check-in by electronic means (e.g., iPad) and signature, and the Guest is hereby on notice of the same for acknowledgement and agreement.
- Photography, Videotaping and/or other Collection and Use of Guest's (Guests') Likeness. The Guest(s) hereby grant(s) for himself/herself and all minor Guests his/her authorization, consent and permission to Unique Travel and each of the Hotel Related Entities, the other Releasees and/ or their promotional partners the right to photograph and video the Guest(s) during their stay at the Hotel and to use their image and likeness in such photographic, video and other visual portrayal(s) of the Guest(s), in any medium of any nature whatsoever, for any purpose, including and without limitation to security purposes, trade, advertising, sales, publicity or otherwise, without compensation to such Guest(s). All rights, title and interest in all photographs, videotapes or other works of authorship capturing Guest likenesses (including all worldwide copyrights therein) shall be the sole property of Unique Travel and/or the Resort Related Entities, as applicable, free from any claims by the Guest(s) and or any person deriving any rights or interest from such Guest(s). Guest(s) further hereby agree(s) for himself/herself and all minor Guests forming part of Guest's Party to the collection and use of images and other personal data regarding Guest(s) as described in and in accordance with the terms provided in our Privacy Policy as in effect at the applicable time, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Privacy Policy is posted at www.sandals.com/privacy-policy and www.beaches.com/general/privacy/.
- All Other Defenses Preserved: Nothing in this Contract shall exclude the application of any defense, including but not limited to any governing law limiting or excluding actions, claims, liability or damages.
- Use of Facilities and Activities: The Hotels provide several activities for the entertainment and enjoyment of Guests. Guests who participate in "Activities" (as defined below) acknowledge and accept that, by the very nature of such Activities, it is possible that injuries may be suffered without any negligence on the part of the Hotel, its employees or agents. Consequently, in acknowledgement of the foregoing, the Guests HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS Unique Travel, Sandals Resorts International, Ltd. and the other Resort Related Entities, the hotel, hotel management company, and/or their parent corporation, affiliates, subsidiaries, insurers, directors, officers, employees, successors, assigns, agents and representatives (collectively, the "Releasees") from all claims, demands, actions and/or damages suffered by the undersigned Guests in the participation of such Activities, except in the case of the proven negligence of the hotel, its employees or agents.
Activities. The term "Activities" as used above includes, but is not limited to, the following:
On Land: Running, relays, racing, basketball, shuffleboard, squash, tennis, table tennis, volleyball, weight training, aerobics, racquetball, golf, use of spa facilities, use of gym facilities, swings, slides, monkey bars, see-saws and other recreational facilities for children; and(Video) When You Actually Read The Terms And Conditions
In Water: Scuba diving, water skiing, wind surfing, snorkeling, sailing, water aerobics, kayaking, pedal boating, pool games, boat riding, swimming, use of the whirlpools, and races.Before participating in any watersports activity, the Guest will be required to SIGN AND ASSENT to the WATERSPORTS ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RELEASE and the Guest is hereby on notice of the same for acknowledgement and agreement (an advance copy of which is available at Watersports - Acknowledgment Form).
- Personal Property and Safekeeping: The Releasees shall not be liable for any loss or damage to money, jewelry, clothing, or other valuables not turned over to the Hotel for safekeeping. In addition, electronic safe boxes have been installed in all rooms and we encourage their use.
- Non-Smoking Policy: We are an environmentally friendly organization and as such, our guest accommodations are non-smoking. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in a US $250 cleaning charge.
- Alcoholic Beverages: The Hotels provide and serve alcoholic beverages for reasonable consumption by, and the entertainment and enjoyment of, its Guests of legal drinking age at each of its hotels/resorts. Guests staying at the hotel/resort along with a minor or child (i.e., any individual or person under the age of 18) HEREBY KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE that the responsible adult Guest shall not furnish, supply, or knowingly allow or permit the use, consumption and/or possession of alcoholic beverages by a minor or child during their stay. If Guest knows or has reason to know of the illegal use, consumption and/or possession by a minor or child of alcoholic beverages at the hotel/resort, and thereafter permits such use, consumption and/or possession, and the intoxicated minor or child injures or kills themselves or another, Guest understands by agreement and acknowledgement that it is possible the injury, death, damage or destruction occurred with and/or without fault on the part of the hotel/resort, its employees or agents, and HEREBY RELEASES, DISCHARGES AND SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE RELEASEES from all claims, demands, actions and/or damages anyone may have against the Releasees in connection with or in any way incident or related to the injury, death, damage or destruction suffered.
- Errors and Omissions: Please note that quotes, generated invoices and our website may contain typographical errors or inaccuracies. Information contained in a quote, a generated invoice or on this website is subject to change and is not guaranteed to be free from errors or inaccuracies. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions and to change or update information at any time, without prior notice (including after a quote or a reservation). Such errors, inaccuracies, or omissions may relate but may not be limited to product description, pricing, promotion, holiday travel period and availability. We reserve the right to cancel or refuse any order placed based on incorrect pricing or availability information, to the extent permitted by applicable law. We do not undertake to update, modify, or clarify information on our website, except as required by law.
- Travel Safety Warnings: Due to the fact that travel and tourism are constantly in a state of flux, please consult the U.S. State Department’s website at travel.state.gov and enter the name of the country(ies) that you plan to visit for the latest information concerning traveler safety, security, and health advisories. We suggest that you do so prior to the purchase of travel. Non-U.S. citizens are advised to consult their nation’s travel safety website and are welcome to consult the US government website.
F. AT CHECK IN should the Guest decide to cancel Guest's trip/vacation based upon an unwillingness to sign and assent to the specific Forum Selection and Choice of Law provisions, the cancellation penalty charges are 100% of the purchase price, including any applicable airline fees.
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FAQs
What is standard Terms and Conditions? ›
Standard (written) terms and conditions (T&Cs) are the legal basis on which you will be engaging with customers - and are essential when starting a business. It is recommended that you don't copy T&Cs from another business; no two businesses are exactly the same, plus they may not have obtained legal advice.
How do you write Terms and Conditions examples? ›- Write the Introduction. ...
- Draft the Terms of Service. ...
- Create an Acknowledgment Statement. ...
- Limit Your Liability. ...
- List Who Owns Intellectual Property Rights. ...
- Generate a Privacy Policy. ...
- Spell Out What Happens for Non-Compliance. ...
- Add a Signature and Dateline for Both Parties.
You can legally write your own terms and conditions agreement. While some companies rely on lawyers to write their terms for them — like platforms that target minors under 18 or deal with sensitive information — this is not always necessary, and you don't need one to create a legally-enforceable agreement.
What is basic Terms and Conditions agreement? ›A terms and conditions agreement outlines the website administrator's rules regarding user behavior and provides information about the actions the website administrator can and will perform. Essentially, your terms and conditions text is a contract between your website and its users.
What are the two types of Terms and Conditions? ›Contracts are made up of two types of contractual terms: expressed terms and implied terms.
What do Terms and Conditions allow? ›Terms and conditions, also known as terms of service or terms of use, are a legal agreement between you and your users that outlines the rules of use for your website, app, or business. User agreement is vital to ensure terms and conditions are legally enforceable.
What is an example sentence for Terms and Conditions? ›Some customers breach the standard terms and conditions and drive their rental vehicles off-road. Welconstruct Terms & Conditions The following paragraphs are a summary of our terms and conditions. All orders placed shall be deemed to be an offer to purchase goods pursuant to these terms and conditions.
How do you write Terms and Conditions in short form? ›Terms and Conditions (TS & Cs)
What is conditions with example? ›Conditions are factors or circumstances that influence the way something turns out. Environmental and weather conditions affect how many tomatoes your garden will produce this summer.
Is it OK to copy Terms and Conditions? ›Copying terms and conditions is illegal, and will ultimately do more harm than good for your business. Copying terms and conditions is a form of copyright infringement, which is a punishable legal offense.
What makes Terms and Conditions legally binding? ›
According to contract law, in order for a contract to be valid, there must be an offer, consideration, and acceptance. Being able to prove your customer accepted your terms (and therefore entered a contract with you) will determine whether or not your Terms and Conditions are enforceable.
What is the end of Terms and Conditions? ›A termination clause is a section of a legal agreement (such as a Terms and Conditions agreement) that describes when an account can or will be terminated, such as when the agreed-upon terms are violated or if the user decides to discontinue the relationship (by stopping a subscription service, for example).
What are the five contract terms and conditions? ›The five requirements for creating a valid contract are an offer, acceptance, consideration, competency and legal intent.
What are the 4 conditions of a contract? ›The basic elements required for the agreement to be a legally enforceable contract are: mutual assent, expressed by a valid offer and acceptance; adequate consideration; capacity; and legality.
What is the difference between Terms and Conditions and agreement? ›Use terms and conditions when your rules do not vary from customer to customer. For example, if you are selling goods online and the same rules apply to everyone. Use a client agreement for more complicated product sales, where terms are likely to vary between your customers.
What are the 3 kinds of condition? ›- Conditions precedent.
- Conditions concurrent.
- Conditions subsequent.
A business owner may specify a "50/50" term, which means that a 50% deposit is payable on receipt of an order, and the balance is due on the customer's receipt of the product or service ("50% deposit, balance on delivery").
What are some ethical problems terms & conditions statements? ›- Your Terms and Conditions is Incomplete.
- You Don't Ask for Agreement.
- Your T&C is Difficult to Read.
- You Haven't Updated Your T&C in Awhile.
- You Hide Your Terms and Conditions.
- You Don't Mention Your Privacy Policy.
- You Don't Note Your Location and Laws.
Because of its importance, there are 5 main reasons why you should have a Terms and Conditions agreement: to prevent abuses, to protect your creative content, to terminate accounts, to limit your legal liability and to set your governing law.
Are Terms and Conditions a policy? ›The difference between a privacy policy and terms and conditions is that a privacy policy protects your users' rights, while terms and conditions protect your website or app's rights. Privacy policies outline how you interact with user data, and terms and conditions outline the rules for using your site.
Where are terms and conditions applied? ›
Buyers and Sellers must agree to the Terms and Conditions to form a contract.” This simply means, upon purchase of a good, service or product an individual enters into a binding contract and agrees to the T's and C's whether you have read them or not.
Which of the following is an example of a condition statement? ›Example: We have a conditional statement If it is raining, we will not play.
What are simple conditions? ›The simple conditions are the relation, class, condition-name, switch-status, sign and omitted-argument conditions. A simple condition has a truth value of "true" or "false". The inclusion in parentheses of simple conditions does not change the simple truth value.
What are the types of conditions? ›...
Four Types of Conditionals
- The Zero Conditional. ...
- The First Conditional. ...
- The Second Conditional. ...
- The Third Conditional.
Yes, it is not only advisable but also often mandatory. Not only are terms critically important for protecting you from potential liabilities, but they regularly contain legally mandated information such as users' rights, withdrawal or cancellation disclosures.
Why do Terms and Conditions apply? ›A Terms and Conditions agreement acts as a legal contract between you (the company) and the user. It's where you maintain your rights to exclude users from your app in the event that they abuse your website/app, set out the rules for using your service and note other important details and disclaimers.
Is Terms and Conditions a disclaimer? ›No, a disclaimer is not the same as terms and conditions. A disclaimer addresses specific liability issues, whereas terms and conditions outline the rules for site use and establish property rights.
What are the 7 requirements of a valid contract? ›For a contract to be valid and recognized by the common law, it must include certain elements— offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, authority and capacity, and certainty. Without these elements, a contract is not legally binding and may not be enforced by the courts.
How long should Terms and Conditions be? ›There's no rule for how long your Terms and Conditions agreement should be. It all depends on your business needs. However, every Terms and Conditions agreement should have, at minimum, the following clauses: A brief introduction.
What makes an agreement illegal? ›A contract may be illegal because the object or purpose of the contract is illegal. It may be illegal because it con- tains an illegal promise, although the performance of the promise is not itself illegal. Or, it may be illegal because a lawful promise has been or will be performed in an illegal manner.
Are Terms and Conditions legally binding if not read? ›
Yes, Terms and Conditions are legally binding. Or at least, they can be legally binding if: You have obtained acceptance in the proper way. This means that your customer has actively agreed to your Terms and Conditions.
Are Terms and Conditions legally binding if not signed? ›Updated July 21, 2020: Is a contract valid if not signed by both parties? A written contract must be signed by both parties to be legally enforceable. However, some types of oral contracts are also valid and do not require signatures from either party.
Can you cross out Terms and Conditions? ›You can make changes directly on the contract by using a redline or strikethrough method. This is a more informal way to make changes to contracts, but it is normally effective. You simply cross out the language that no longer applies and re-write the language that should be applicable.
What is unenforceable agreement? ›An unenforceable contract or transaction is one that is valid but one the court will not enforce. Unenforceable is usually used in contradiction to void (or void ab initio) and voidable.
Who determine whether a term will be determined as condition or warranty? ›Depending on the nature of the agreement and the relationship between the parties, a warranty in one contract may be treated as a condition in another. Typically, the importance the parties place on the terms will determine what's treated as a warranty vs. condition.
What are the 6 major requirements of a contract? ›- Offer.
- Acceptance.
- Awareness.
- Consideration.
- Capacity.
- Legality.
A condition is a clause the buyer needs to waive or fulfill by an agreed time in order for the sale to be finalized, while a term is used to clarify what the buyer expects to be done or included with the property.
What is standard form and conditions of contract? ›A standard form contract is an agreement where one party has prepared the agreement and the other party has had little to zero input regarding the terms of the contracts. Standard form contracts will usually be similar to other contracts the business offers – this is done largely for efficiency.
What are standard terms of use? ›What Is a Terms of Use Agreement? A terms of use agreement defines rules for the use of a website. Sometimes referred to as “terms and conditions,” this document includes disclaimers and notices clarifying the limit of the website's or business's liability to the visitor.
What are standard terms in business? ›Standard terms and conditions are a set of pre-formulated list of terms and conditions which are designed to form the basis of a business' contractual relationships and/or to regulate similar transactions of a repetitive nature.
What is a standard contract agreement? ›
A standardized contract, also known as a standard form contract, is an agreement between two parties where one party sets the terms and the counterparty has little or no ability to change them.
What is an example of a standard form contract? ›Standard forms are very common. Some examples include rental property, employment, utility, and cell phone service agreements. These contracts can reduce the cost to do business since you don't have the cost involved in negotiating contract details.
What are standardized terms of contract? ›What's a standardized contract? A standardized contract is a legal agreement between two or more parties whereby one party has set out contractual terms that are mostly non-negotiable.
What is another name for terms and conditions? ›“Terms and Conditions” is the document governing the contractual relationship between the provider of a service and its user. On the web, this document is often also called “Terms of Service” (ToS), “Terms of Use”, EULA (“End-User License Agreement”), “General Conditions” or “Legal Notes”.
Are terms and conditions legally binding? ›Yes, Terms and Conditions are legally binding. Or at least, they can be legally binding if: You have obtained acceptance in the proper way. This means that your customer has actively agreed to your Terms and Conditions.
What can I use instead of terms and conditions? ›terms | conditions |
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provisos | qualifications |
specifications | stipulations |
particulars | requisites |
details | proviso |
The five requirements for creating a valid contract are an offer, acceptance, consideration, competency and legal intent.
Are Terms and Conditions necessary? ›While most websites seem to have one, there's actually no legal requirement for defining terms and conditions. (NOTE: If you are gathering users' personal data, you are required by law to have a formal privacy policy—even if you don't have a terms and conditions page.)
What should be in a terms sheet? ›All term sheets contain information on the assets, initial purchase price including any contingencies that may affect the price, a timeframe for a response, and other salient information. Term sheets are most often associated with startups.
What are the four terms of business? ›An overview of the four basic legal forms of organization: Sole Proprietorship; Partnerships; Corporations and Limited Liability Company follows.
How should terms be defined? ›
Terms defined should be arranged in alphabetical order and acronyms should always spell out fully most specially if it is used for the first time and not commonly known.