// Slow Terms and Conditions
1. To reserve the property the Client should complete the on-line booking procedure on the
Slow Chalets website. Slow Chalets will then contact you to take the initial non-refundable
deposit (25% of the total rent due). Following successful processing of the deposit payment,
Slow Chalets will send an email confirmation invoice and statement. This is the formal
acceptance of the booking.
2. The balance of the rent is payable 8 weeks before the start of the rental period.
Slow Chalets will request payment by issuing an email invoice 10 weeks before the start
of the rental period. If the balance payment is not successfully processed within two weeks,
Slow Chalets reserves the right to give notice in writing that the reservation is cancelled.
The client will remain liable to pay the balance of the rent unless Slow Chalets is able to
re-let the Property. In this event, clause 5 of these conditions will apply. Reservations
made within 8 weeks of the start of the rental period require full payment at the time of the booking.
4. A security deposit of €500 (a pre authorisation of this amount is recorded against the client's
credit card) for every rental period is required in case of, for example, damage to the property or
its contents. However, the sum reserved by this clause shall not limit the Client's liability to Slow Chalets.
5. In the event of a cancellation, refunds of amounts paid (not including the non refundable deposit) will be
made if Slow Chalets is able to re-let the Property, and any expenses or losses incurred in so doing will be
deducted from the refunded amount. The Client is strongly recommended to arrange a comprehensive travel insurance
policy (including cancellation cover) and to have full cover for the party's personal belongings, public liability etc.
, since these are not covered by Slow Chalet's insurance.
6. The rental period shall commence at 3pm on the first day and finish at 10am on the last day. Slow Chalets
shall not be obliged to offer the accommodation before the time stated and the client shall not be entitled to
remain in the accommodation after the time stated.
7. The maximum number to reside in the Property must not exceed the number stated on our website
unless Slow Chalets has given written permission.
8. The client agrees to be a considerate tenant and to take good care of the property and to leave
it in clean and tidy condition at the end of the rental period. Although cleaning is included in our
prices, Slow Chalets reserves the right to make a retention from the security deposit to cover
additional cleaning costs if the client leaves the property in an unacceptable condition. The
client also agrees not to act in a way which would cause disturbance to those resident in neighbouring properties.
9. The client shall report to Slow Chalets without delay any defects in the property or breakdown in
the equipment, machinery, or appliances in the property or garden, and arrangements for repair and/or
replacement will be made as soon as possible.
10. Slow Chalets shall not be liable to the Client :
- for any temporary defect or stoppage in the supply of public services to the Property, nor in respect of any
equipment, machinery or appliance in the Property or garden.
- for any loss, damage, or injury which is the result of adverse weather conditions, riot, war, strikes or
other matters beyond the control of Slow Chalets.
- for any loss, damage, or inconvenience caused to or suffered by the Client if the Property shall be destroyed
or substantially damaged before the start of the rental period.
11. Under no circumstances shall Slow Chalet's liability to the Client exceed the amount paid by the Client for the rental period.
This contract shall be governed by French law in every particular including formation and interpretation and shall
be deemed to have been made in France. Any proceedings arising out of or in connection with this contract may be
brought in any court of competent jurisdiction in France.
12. We do not accept responsibility if the death or personal injury is caused through no fault of ours or our
suppliers or is due to circumstances which we could not reasonably foresee or have avoided.
You agree that if you have a claim against us which is the fault of another party that in the event of our ?dealing with your claim those rights that you have against the other party are transferred to us or our insurers.?Various International Conventions govern compensation, which can be paid in other circumstances whilst on
holidays or traveling and these Conventions apply to our Contract with you.
13. Disclaimer. All persons undertaking the activities operated by Slow Chalets and our suppliers accept
and understand that the activities contain an inherent level of risk of death and personal injury, no claim
pertaining to injuries or death sustained whilst participating in one of Slow Chalets or our suppliers activities
will be entertained nor liability accepted by Slow Chalets or its suppliers.
14. Vehicle, Personal Possessions and Luggage. Slow Chalets will not be held responsible for any theft or loss of
personal possessions from our premises / vehicles. Whilst we will endeavor to ensure the security of personal
possessions of the party, we cannot guarantee it. Please be aware of this fact and leave expensive / personally
valuable items at home.
15. Our smoking policy. We operate a strictly no smoking policy in all our accommodation facilities. If people
wish to smoke they must do so outside of these areas. If it is found that you have smoked within our accommodation
you will be liable to a cleaning charge of up to £500.00.
16. Website Information
slowchalets.com website information is correct to the best of Slow Chalets knowledge at the time of going live.
Information relating to the resort cannot be guaranteed since changes can occur at any time outside the control of Slow Chalets.
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17. Slow Chalets is a trading name of Artificial Serendipity Limited. All payments will be made to Artificial Serendipity Limited. Registered in the UK / Certificate of Incorporation 06554753