Italian View - Holiday Booking Terms & Conditions

<BODY background="images/back2.gif" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#000000" LINK="#804000" VLINK="#400000" ALINK="#000000" topmargin="3" leftmargin="8"><FONT FACE="Verdana" size=2><A NAME="home"></a> <p align=center><FONT FACE="Verdana" size=1><STRONG>Italian View - holiday rentals and vacation property throughout Italy</STRONG></font></p> <TABLE width=100%> <TR valign=top><td width=100><IMG SRC="images/spacer.gif" HEIGHT="2" WIDTH="100" BORDER="0" alt="holiday rentals in Tuscany. 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The signed Booking Forms - <a href="terms.htm">FORM A</a> & <a href="bookingform.htm">FORM B</a>, and copy of the receipt of the bank transaction, should be received by Italian View Ltd within three days of the provisional booking.<br><BR> Only after written confirmation has been sent by the Agent on the Owners behalf will the booking become valid. <br><BR> Bookings are valid from 5pm day of arrival to 10am on day of departure (arrival outside these times is only by previous arrangement).<BR> <BR> <B>To see the booking form, please click <a href="bookingform.htm">HERE</a></B> </TD></TR> </TABLE><BR> <TABLE> <TR> <TD valign=top><IMG SRC="images/lonepot2.gif" HEIGHT="47" WIDTH="44" ALIGN="Absmiddle" BORDER="0" HSPACE="8"></TD><TD valign=top> <FONT FACE="Verdana,Arial" SIZE="2"><b>TERMS OF PAYMENT:</b></font><font face="verdana,arial" size="2"> The total amount is payable if within 45 days of the start of the rental period, otherwise, a 40% deposit is required and the balance 45 days prior to your arrival. Italian View Ltd.  reserves the right to regard the booking as cancelled if the balance is not received by  due date and shall be entitled to retain any deposit paid. </TD></TR> </TABLE> <BR> <TABLE> <TR> <TD valign=top><IMG SRC="images/grapeicon5.gif" HEIGHT="55" WIDTH="76" ALIGN="Absmiddle" BORDER="0" HSPACE="5"></TD><TD valign=top> <FONT FACE="Verdana,Arial" SIZE="2"><b>CANCELLATION BY THE CLIENT:</b></font><font face="verdana,arial" size="2"> The person who signed the Booking Form must make any cancellation in writing. Cancellation of accommodation will apply from the date of receipt by the Agent of the written cancellation advice. The following charges will apply:</font></p> <font face="verdana,arial" size="2"> <ul> <li>More than 45 days prior to arrival date - forfeit of deposit </li> <li>45-30 calendar days prior to arrival date - 50% of total cost </li> <li>30-15 calendar days prior to arrival date  - 80% of total cost </li> <li>15 calendar days or less prior to arrival date -100% of total cost </li> </ul> </TD></TR> </TABLE><BR> <A name="cancellations"></A> <TABLE> <TR> <TD valign=top><IMG SRC="images/lonepot3.gif" HEIGHT="38" WIDTH="41" ALIGN="Absmiddle" BORDER="0" HSPACE="9"></TD><TD valign=top> <FONT FACE="Verdana,Arial" SIZE="2"><b>CANCELLATION BY THE OWNER:</b> In the very unlikely event that specific accommodation ceases to be available as booked and the Agent is unable to offer the Client acceptable alternative accommodation on behalf of the Owner, the Owner will refund the Client all the money paid (including the deposit). </TD></TR> </TABLE><BR> <TABLE> <TR> <TD valign=top><IMG SRC="images/grapeicon5.gif" HEIGHT="55" WIDTH="76" ALIGN="Absmiddle" BORDER="0" HSPACE="5"></TD><TD valign=top> <FONT FACE="Verdana,Arial" SIZE="2"><b>ALTERATIONS BY THE CLIENT:</b> If the Client wishes to change the composition of his or her party, or to alter any arrangements pertaining to accommodation, or any other arrangements undertaken on their behalf by the Agent following the dispatch of the final invoice, a fee of Ł25 per alteration will be charged to cover costs incurred. This does not apply to alterations caused by published changes to flight schedules and timings. </TD></TR> </TABLE><BR> <TABLE> <TR> <TD valign=top><IMG SRC="images/lonepot1.gif" HEIGHT="47" WIDTH="37" ALIGN="Absmiddle" BORDER="0" HSPACE="10"></TD><TD valign=top> <FONT FACE="Verdana,Arial" SIZE="2"><b>PERSONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE: </b>We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance. <br> The Agent cannot accept any responsibility in the event that the Client has failed to arrange travel insurance. </TD></TR> </TABLE><BR> <TABLE> <TR> <TD valign=top><IMG SRC="images/lonepot2.gif" HEIGHT="47" WIDTH="44" ALIGN="Absmiddle" BORDER="0" HSPACE="8"></TD><TD valign=top> <FONT FACE="Verdana,Arial" SIZE="2"><b>COMPLAINTS:</b> It should be noted that the Agent is acting only to arrange the booking on behalf of the Owner, and does not accept responsibility for the accommodation. Nonetheless, the Agent has personally inspected the accommodation and facilities. The Agent will do its best to help resolve any justifiable complaints regarding the accommodation by the Client. However, it is the Client's responsibility to take the complaint up with the Owner if the Agent is unable to resolve the matter. Disputes arising out of, or in connection with the accommodation, which cannot be amicably settled, must be taken up with the Owner.</TD></TR> </TABLE> <BR> <TABLE> <TR> <TD valign=top><IMG SRC="images/lonepot3.gif" HEIGHT="38" WIDTH="41" ALIGN="Absmiddle" BORDER="0" HSPACE="9"></TD><TD valign=top> <FONT FACE="Verdana,Arial" SIZE="2"><b>DAMAGE DEPOSIT</b> Where a damage deposit is required, it will be held by the owner until the end of the holiday. It will then be refunded in full, unless there are agreed costs to be deducted or damages to be compensated. Otherwise, should any of the equipment or furnishings in the accommodation being occupied by the Client be lost or damaged the Client will be required to make immediate cash settlement with the Owner, for any necessary replacement or repair.<br><BR> <font face="verdana,arial">This contract shall be governed by English law in every particulars including formation and interpretation. Any proceedings arising out of or in connection with this contract may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction in England. <BR> <BR> <BR> <p><small>SIGNATURE......................................................................<BR> <BR><BR> <BR> DATE...............................................................................<br> </small></font></p> </TD></TR> </TABLE><BR> <BR clear=all> <BR> <a name="contact"></a> <center> <TABLE BORDER=0 CELLPADDING=0 CELLSPACING=0 width=450> <TR><TD align=center valign=top colspan=3 bgcolor="#FFD3A8"><FONT FACE="verdana" SIZE="3" COLOR="#804000"><B>How to Book This Property</B></FONT><BR></TD> </TR> <TR><td bgcolor="#FFD3A8" colspan=3><IMG SRC="http://www.italianholidays.co.uk/images/spacer.gif" WIDTH="450" HEIGHT="2" BORDER="0" ALT="villa rentals in Italy"></td></tr> <TR><td bgcolor="#FFD3A8" ><IMG SRC="http://www.italianholidays.co.uk/images/spacer.gif" WIDTH="2" HEIGHT="2" BORDER="0" ALT="villa rentals"></td> <TD align=center valign=top bgcolor="#ffffdd" width=448><IMG SRC="http://www.italianholidays.co.uk/images/spacer.gif" WIDTH="2" HEIGHT="6" BORDER="0" ><BR clear=all><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="verdana,arial">We would appreciate enquiries by e-mail which will be promptly dealt with by our experienced staff who have first hand knowledge of the properties. <BR clear=all><IMG SRC="http://www.italianholidays.co.uk/images/spacer.gif" WIDTH="2" HEIGHT="8" BORDER="0" ><BR clear=all> <b>e-mail: <A HREF="mailto:italy@italianview.com">italy@italianview.com</A></b> <BR clear=all><IMG SRC="http://www.italianholidays.co.uk/images/spacer.gif" WIDTH="448" HEIGHT="4" BORDER="0" ALT="holiday villa rentals"><BR clear=all>or you can complete the <a href="../form.htm">enquiry form</a> <BR clear=all><IMG SRC="http://www.italianholidays.co.uk/images/spacer.gif" WIDTH="2" HEIGHT="10" BORDER="0" ><BR clear=all> <FONT SIZE=1 FACE="verdana,arial"> Our booking office is open from 10am - 4pm <BR clear=all><IMG SRC="http://www.italianholidays.co.uk/images/spacer.gif" WIDTH="2" HEIGHT="6" BORDER="0" ><BR clear=all> tel: +44 (0)114 255 7770; fax: +44 (0)114 255 8880 </font></STRONG> <BR clear=all><IMG SRC="http://www.italianholidays.co.uk/images/spacer.gif" WIDTH="2" HEIGHT="6" BORDER="0" ><BR clear=all> <STRONG><I><FONT SIZE=1 FACE="arial">Reg. 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