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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
INDEX
1. INTRODUCTION
2. GENERAL
3. RATES
4. ITINERARIES AND PROGRAMS
5. PAYMENT TERMS
6. CANCELLATION
7. STAR RATINGS AND QUALITY OF ACCOMMODATION
8. ACCURACY OF INFORMATION
9. RESTRICTION OF LIABILITY
10. FLIGHTS
11. COMPLAINTS
12. DUTY TO COOPERATE
13. LINKS TO THIRD PARTY SITES
14. RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF MATERIALS
15. AREA OF JURISDICTION – GOVERNING LAW
16. FORCE MAJEURE
17. AMENDMENT TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
19. SYSTEM INTERGRITY
20. NO GUARANTEE OF CONDITIONS ACCESS TO THIS WEBSITE
21. HEADINGS
22. EXTEND OF VALIDITY OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
23. ASSIGNMENT IS NOT ALLOWED
24. USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
25. MISCELLANEOUS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF BOOKINGS OVER THE INTERNET
1. INTRODUCTION
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE.
By using this website, you signify your acceptance of these terms of use. If you do not agree to these terms of use, please do not use this website.
WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM reserves the right, at its discretion, to change, modify, add, or remove portions of these terms at any time.
Please check these terms periodically for changes.
Your continued use of WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM following the posting of changes to these terms will mean your acceptance of these changes.
2. GENERAL
A contract concluded on this website will be valid only if the other contracting Party is an adult natural person, having the right to establish a contractual relation, or a registered legal entity having the right to establish a contractual relation as a legal entity.
By using this website, the user accepts financial responsibility for all uses of this website by her/himself and/or other persons using it under her/his responsibility.
These Terms and Conditions provide for the terms of the contractual relation between WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM acting as a broker for various suppliers and a client and/or customer using this website and/or purchasing services through it (hereinafter referred to as "the client" or "the customer").
WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM provides accommodation and transport from a wide range of accommodation providers and currier airlines, ships, railways and car rental companies.
The provision of such travel arrangements will be subject to the terms of each supplier as part of the conditions of contract with us (either as agent for the supplier or as part of our holiday package.
All of the suppliers’ terms and conditions cannot be listed here but the client / customer must read them carefully. The main companies that we do business with are listed below but due to the wide range of travel products that we provide, as agent as well as part of our holiday packages, there are many more. The conditions of carriage and/or contract for these suppliers may be found on their own web sites. If it is not possible to find these conditions of carriage and/or contract, contact should be taken with us.
3. RATES
All rates are in the currency specified each time.
The rates are subject to changes due to currency fluctuations, the increase of VAT or of any other taxes.
Any such increase will automatically affect offered rates.
4. ITINERARIES AND PROGRAMS
WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM reserves its right to modify and/or change, without notice, any itineraries or programs presented in this website, or anything else presented in this website, as a result of changes caused by service suppliers or third persons in general or any other reason.
5. PAYMENT TERMS
Payments for the services chosen and agreed on must be done as displayed within this website and/or system.
By clicking on the "Book now" button after entering your credit card number you are deemed to be submitting a binding offer to the Company.
No contractual or other obligations will be created for WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM, unless payment in full is received by WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM for all the services to be provided to the customer/ client and agreed on through this website.
WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM reserves the right to enable/disable its prepayment option in this web site. The percentage quote of prepayment will be shown on this web site or during the payment process of the Partner Company and/or customer. WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM reserves the right to increase/decrease the prepayment percentage quote at any time.
6. CANCELLATION
Cancellation for all other services other than flights made at least 30 days away are subject to a 10% cancellation fee.
Cancellations made within 30 days before the initial date of the reservation, or at any point during the duration of the booking, will be subject to full cancellation charges which correspond to the total amount prepaid or paid for the booking. Any lesser charges are subject to the discretion of WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM, and after discussion with the affected partner.
In the event of a confirmed booking being unavailable, WWW. BOOKCYPRUS.COM will endeavour to offer an Alternative solution of the same or higher standard in same location or manner. In the event where this is not possible WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM may offer a full refund if this Alternative solution is not preferred. WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM will also endeavour to contact the Partner prior to the client’s departure and advise him/her of this unavailability. In the case where this is not possible WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM will endeavour to ensure that the relevant supplier looks after any changes as quickly and as efficiently as possible.
7. STAR RATINGS AND QUALITY OF ACCOMMODATION
The client/customer/partner acknowledges that star and any other ratings are merely a general outline based on the official rating of Cyprus (governed by the Cyprus Tourism Organization) and may not be replied on to identify the quality of the accommodation.
The same applies for amenities offered and contracted such as: Single rooms, baby cots, roll down or pull out, or extra beds and any other amenities described.
8. ACCURACY OF INFORMATION
WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM and its suppliers have taken reasonable care to ensure that the content of the website including all hotels and other information are accurate.
The hotel and other information provided are listings provided by relevant suppliers. WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM publishes such information in BONA FIDE.
THE PARTNER ACKNOWLEDGES AND ACCEPTS THAT WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INACCURACIES IN SUCH INFORMATION, NOR CAN LIABILITY BE ACCEPTED FOR CHANGES TO FACILITIES WHICH ARE NOT NOTIFIED TO WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM BY THE RELEVANT HOTEL AND OTHER SUPPLIERS IN QUESTION.
THE CUSTOMER/CLIENT/PARTNER ALSO ACKNOWLEDGES THAT: (I) WHILE WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM ENDEAVOURS TO KEEP ACCURATE AND UP-DATED ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS WEBSITE, WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR MISLEADING INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE HOTEL OR OTHER LISTINGS OR INFORMATION, AND (II) THE HOTEL OR OTHER LISTINGS MAY CONTAIN ERRORS.
If a certain facility is important to the client, then the client/customer should check with WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM or the supplier that this facility or feature will be available during the client’s dates of stay.
9. RESTRICTION OF LIABILITY
Any exclusion or limitation of liability of Air Carrier shall apply to and shall cover all agents servants and representatives of the Air Carrier and any person whose aircraft is used by the Air Carrier for carriage and its agents, servants and representatives
WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM cannot be responsible for delays, accidents, losses, changes of schedules, damages, etc, that may occur in any of its suppliers' services.
WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM will not be liable for any damages or injury caused by, including but not limited to, any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, defect, delay in operation of transmission, computer virus, or line failure.
WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM will not be liable for any damages or injury, including but not limited to, special or consequential damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use, the materials in this website, even if there is negligence, or if WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM or an authorized WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM representative has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or both.
In all cases, WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM total liability for all losses, damages, and causes of action (in contract, tort including without limitation, negligence), or otherwise will not be greater than the amount paid to access this website and/or its services.
10. FLIGHTS
All contracts for flights concluded through WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM are governed by Cyprus Law, E.U. Regulation 261/2004 of 11 February 2004, and the Rules set out by the International Air Transport Association as revised from time to time Clients/ passengers on a journey involving an ultimate destination or a stop in a country other than the country of origin or other than a E.U. Member- State, are advised that the provisions of a treaty known as the Warsaw Convention of 1929 may be applicable to the entire journey, including any portion entirely within the country of origin or destination. The Courts of the Republic of Cyprus have absolute jurisdiction for all contracts concluded hereby.
All provisions provided in the terms and conditions 1-26 apply to the bookings of flights as well except when in conflict with the provisions of the present section 10.
Definitions:
Air Carrier: air transport undertaking with a valid operating licence.
Operating Air Carrier: air carrier that performs or intends to perform a flight under a contract with a passenger or on behalf of another person, legal or natural, having a contract with that passenger.
Package: pre arranged combination of not fewer than two of the following when sold or offered for sale and when the service covers a period of more than 24 hours or includes overnight accommodation: (transport, accommodation, and other tourist services not ancillary to the former two).
Ticket: a valid document giving entitlement to transport, or something equivalent in paperless form, including electronic form, issued or authorized by the air carrier or its authorized agent.
Electronic Ticket: the Itinerary/Receipt issued on behalf of the carrier,
Cancellation: means the non-operation of a flight which was previously planned and on which at least one place was reserved.
Denied Boarding: means a refusal to carry passengers on a flight, although they have presented themselves for boarding except where there are reasonable grounds to deny them boarding, such as reasons of health, safety or security, or inadequate travel documentation.
Tickets
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Tickets are non-refundable and non transferable to any person. Name changes are not allowed. The Air Carrier may refuse transportation if the applicable fare has not been paid.
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For possible itinerary changes by the passenger/client after the ticket is issued, there will be an additional charge per ticket, provided that the booking rules were followed.
Courier delivery/ postal charge may apply.
Air Carriers reserve the right to modify the flight schedule at any time prior to departure.
Name of the Air Carrier:
The Air Carrier’s full name and its abbreviation must appear in Air Carrier's tariffs, conditions of carriage, regulations or timetables. The Air Carrier's name may not appear in full on the ticket, but it must be abbreviated.
Address of the Air Carrier on the Ticket:
The address of the Air Carrier shall be deemed to be the airport of departure as indicated next to the first abbreviation of carrier's name in the ticket. The agreed stopping places are those places indicated in this ticket or as indicated in carrier's timetables as scheduled stopping places on the passenger's route. Carriage to be performed hereunder by several successive carriers shall be considered as a single operation.
Validity of the Ticket:
The ticket is valid for one year, the year starting from the date of issue, except when otherwise provided expressly in this ticket or in Air Carrier's tariffs, conditions of carriage, or any relevant regulations.
Limitation of baggage Liability
Liability for delay, loss or damage to baggage shall be borne entirely by the Air Carrier and is limited unless a higher value is declared in advance and additional charges are paid. For specific types of articles excess valuation may be declared in cooperation with the Air-Carrier. Some Air Carriers exclude liability for fragile, valuable or perishable articles. In the case of a damaged baggage and within a period of 7 days from the day of the receipt of the baggage, the Client-Passenger must file his/her complaint in writing and must be addressed to the Air Carrier. In case of delay of baggage, the complaint must be made within 21 days from date the baggage was delivered.
Overbooking of flights- Denied boarding
If an Airline flight is overbooked and a seat is not available on a flight for which a person has a confirmed reservation the airline personnel must first ask for volunteers willing to give up their reservation in exchange for benefits under conditions to be agreed between the passenger concerned and the operating air carrier. If no volunteers are found the airline will deny boarding to other persons in accordance with its particular boarding priority. People who are denied boarding will be entitled to compensation by the Air Carrier.
Cancellation of Flights
In case of cancellation of a flight, the passengers concerned shall be offered assistance by the operating Air Carrier and shall seek compensation from the Air Carrier to the extent they are entitled to by the Air Carrier.
Delay of Flights
When an operating air carrier reasonably expects a flight to be delayed beyond its scheduled time of departure, the passenger shall be entitled to assistance by the operating Air Carrier and or compensation (where applicable) which shall be offered with respect to the hours of the delay.
11. COMPLAINTS
Should the customer have reason to make a complaint, the complaint must be made and a remedy requested immediately on location to the office referred to in the confirmation. The right to raise claims is invalidated if a participant omits to notify a defect on location.
12. DUTY TO COOPERATE
In the event of disruption to the Services provided each participant is obligated in the framework of statutory regulations to cooperate in avoiding or minimising possible damage.
13. LINKS TO THIRD PARTY SITES
This web site may contain hyperlinks to websites operated by parties other than WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM.
Such Hyperlinks are provided for your reference only.
WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM does not control such web sites and is not responsible for their content.
WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM incursion of hyperlinks to such web sites does not imply any endorsement of the material on such websites or any association with their operators.
14. RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF MATERIALS
Any software that is made available to download from this website ("software") is the copyright work of WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM and/or of the owner of this website, its affiliates and or their suppliers.
Any use of this software is subject to the "fore signed agency/or licence agreement." All materials contained in this Website are the copyright property of WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM and/or of the owner of this website, or its subsidiaries or affiliated companies and/or third party licensors.
No material from this may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way. Only one copy of the materials may be downloaded on each computer.
15. AREA OF JURISDICTION-GOVERNING LAW
These terms and conditions are subject to the Laws of the Republic of Cyprus and to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Republic of Cyprus.
16. FORCE MAJEURE
If as a consequence of Force Majeure, WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM is obliged to curtail, Alter or cancel a booking and/or any services agreed, the partner and/or client/customer shall not be entitled to claim compensation for any loss arising as a consequence of the said curtailment, alteration or cancellation.
The term “Force Majeure” includes but is not limited to acts of God, natural disaster, fire and any other destruction of any accommodation booked, riots, acts of civil or international war, natural disasters, fires, exercise of municipal, legislative, military or other authority, strikes, industrial action, or any other reason beyond the control of WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM.
17. AMENDMENT TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time.
This Agreement cannot otherwise be altered without prior consultation and agreement with WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM.
18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms and Conditions contain the entire agreement between WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM and the Client and supersedes any prior understandings or agreements (whether oral or written) regarding the subject matter and may not be amended or modified unless expressly agreed by WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM in writing.
19. SYSTEM INTEGRITY
The usage of any device, routine, or software which inhibits or interferes with the running of the WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM website or any booking concluded upon it is strictly prohibited.
Any action which creates a load on WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM or infrastructure which may be considered unreasonable or disproportionate is strictly prohibited.
20. NO GUARANTEE OF CONTINUOUS ACCESS TO THIS WEBSITE
WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM does not guarantee continuous access without interruption to its website, nor does WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM guarantee secure access to its services.
The performance of WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM may be interfered with many factors outside its control.
21. HEADINGS
The headings used in these terms and conditions are included for convenience only and shall not define, extend, limit, or otherwise affect these terms and conditions.
22. EXTENT OF VALIDITY OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Any Party buying services from this website acknowledges that the provision and the purchase of such services are done according to these Terms and Conditions.
23. ASSIGNMENT IS NOT ALLOWED
The Partner/client/customer may not assign, subcontract convey or delegate his/her rights and obligations under these Terms and Conditions.
24. USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
The person purchasing and/or booking services from this website agree that these Terms and Conditions are reasonable.
The user consents to the use of his personal information by WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM and/or the owner of this website and/or its third party suppliers for the purpose of providing the services contracted.
25. MISCELLANEOUS
The user agrees that no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists with WWW.BOOKCYPRUS.COM and/or the owner of this website as a result of the use of this website or the purchase and/or booking of services through this website.
Severability:
The invalidity of one or more provisions of these Terms and Conditions does not signify the invalidity of the whole Terms and Conditions.
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