BOOKING TERMS

Please read the Booking Documents (Booking Form and Terms and Conditions) carefully as they are legally binding and constitute the terms and conditions of your agreement with Impera Businesses Group LLP.

1. THE BOOKING
These Terms and Conditions and the Booking Form, to be signed for each booking (the Booking Agreement), contain all the provisions of your booking with Impera Businesses Group LLP. They apply equally to you, the Group Leader, as to all guests staying in the property and visitors you invite to the Property, including staff, friends, and service providers (Occupants).
Your booking concerns a lodging in a furnished property with services to be delivered by Impera Businesses Group LLP and such other third party supplier(s) as may be requested. All bookings are governed by a standard check-in time to the property on the day of arrival at 4pm and a check-out at 10am on the day of departure. Early arrivals and late departures will be accommodated where possible only if there is no back-to-back booking in the property on that day and must be agreed in writing prior to arrival.
Unless otherwise agreed, if you do not comply with the check-out time, we reserve the right to withhold your security deposit and charge an amount to it equal to one day of extra rental pro-rata.

2. DEPOSITS AND CONFIRMATION
Any booking will be valid and confirmed only upon receipt of:
    • (i) a properly completed and signed Booking Agreement (or a booking form of an authorised agent of Impera Businesses Group LLP). The signatory must be over 18 years of age and a resident at the chalet during the rental;
AND
    • (ii) if the Booking is made more than 12 weeks prior to arrival, the deposit payment of 50%.
OR
  • (iii) if the Booking is made less than 12 weeks prior to arrival, payment of 100% of the booking price.
Your receipt of the provisional Booking Agreement constitutes our provisional offer to book the property. If we do not receive the duly completed and signed booking form within 24 hours, and relevant payment within three working days of receipt of the booking contract, our provisional offer will expire and it may cancel your provisional booking. In this instance, we may offer the property to a new party.
Impera Businesses Group LLP reserve the right to cancel a booking until such time that the above conditions are met.
Receipt by Impera Businesses Group LLP of the deposit payment confirms the booking and you hereby agree to these Booking documents which are legally binding. When the signed Booking Agreement and payment has been received, we will send a revised Booking Agreement showing receipt of the booking payment and the contract then exists between you and Impera Businesses Group LLP, and this contract in all circumstances is governed by these booking conditions.

3. BALANCE PAYMENT
Full payment of the balance as shown on your Booking Agreement is due 12 weeks prior to your arrival. If the payment is not received at this point, we reserve the right to cancel your booking and levy cancellation charges as detailed below. Should the balance be received after the date outlined on the booking form, the amount due shall be subject to an interest of 7% p.a.

4. PAYMENT METHODS
When due, deposit and balance payments can be made by: (a) bank transfer, (b) Visa/Mastercard, (c) Debit Card. Details will accompany your booking form. For all bookings, the booking price is fixed in the currency of the country where the booking is taking place. For example, for all bookings in Switzerland the booking price is set in Swiss Francs, and for bookings in Austria and France the booking price is set in Euros.

5. CHANGES AND CANCELLATION BY THE OCCUPANT

If you wish to make any changes to your confirmed booking, you must notify Impera Businesses Group LLP in writing as soon as possible. Impera Businesses Group LLP shall make every attempt to meet your request, but cannot guarantee compliance with such requests. Modifications to the booking form are only valid if they are made in writing, and if they are signed by you and us, or when we have inputted amendments into the booking form.
You hereby agree to indemnify Impera Businesses Group LLP for any reasonable expenses incurred in making an amendment.

Changes and cancellation policy is individual for each booking and depends on the terms and conditions stated by the owner. In case other is not stated the following terms apply:
Should you wish to cancel your booking for whatever reason, this should also be made in writing and charges will be levied as follows:
    • (i) if cancelled more than 12 weeks before the arrival date, the deposit payment will be forfeited (unless the deposit is paid by credit card in which case the deposit will be refunded in full if cancellation is received within 24 hours of payment being taken);
and
  • (ii) if cancelled less than 12 weeks before the arrival date, the full booking price will be forfeited and 100% of the booking shall be due and payable to Impera Businesses Group LLP unless we are able to resell the property in which case the difference will be refunded.
We strongly advise that every client take out suitable holiday insurance for the duration of their stay, including cancellation insurance to limit your cancellation risk.

6. CHANGES AND CANCELLATION BY IMPERA BUSINESSES GROUP LLP
In the unlikely event that any alteration is made by Impera Businesses Group LLP which is deemed to be significant (for example, a change of booking date), you have the right to cancel the holiday and receive a full refund of monies already paid. Impera Businesses Group LLP shall not be liable for any refund should we be forced to cancel or change your holiday due to circumstances amounting to Force Majeure. Such circumstances shall include, but are not limited to, war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, terrorism, industrial disruption, natural disasters, fire, technical problems, adverse weather, governmental action, government travel restrictions due to health reasons and similar events beyond our control. In the exceptional circumstance that the property is sold and no longer available for rent, you will notified as soon as possible and all monies paid will be refunded. Impera Businesses Group LLP shall use all reasonable endeavours to assist you in finding another property or another booking period to substitute the cancelled holiday. Impera Businesses Group LLP will be entitled to cancel your booking, with no refund or compensation if:
  • You do not comply with the payment schedule (for example, payment of the balance amount, security deposit, or services deposit if applicable)
  • You, the occupants, or your visitors break the terms of this Booking Form
  • The group size exceeds the agreed number of guests on the Booking Form
  • You have given misleading or false information, for example identity of occupants, nature of the party, failure to mention critical facts.
7. AMENDMENT OF BOOKING DOCUMENTS
Any and all modifications or amendments of the Booking Documents, also amendments with respect to ancillary points, are only valid if they are made in writing, and if they are signed by all parties. Any handwritten amendments or additions to the booking form will only be valid if they are countersigned or initialled by Impera Businesses Group LLP before the booking period.

8. PRICING
All prices published in Impera Businesses Group LLP's marketing material and on our website are for guidance only. In exceptional circumstances, changes and errors occasionally occur. We reserve the right to alter or correct errors in any quoted or published prices at any time prior to the Booking being confirmed.

9. PROPERTY AND SERVICE DESCRIPTION
Impera Businesses Group LLP endeavours to ensure all information on the website regarding the property description, services offered, and prices displayed are accurate. In some circumstances, changes and errors occur and Impera Businesses Group LLP reserves the right at any time to correct prices or inaccuracies in these circumstances. The Properties are not hotels and, as such, are not generally classified by the tourist authorities or international rating agencies. All luxury properties may not contain the same facilities or standards if judged by objective criteria. Please be aware that Impera Businesses Group LLP and many of its third party agents use a marketing name for certain properties in its portfolio.

10. SPECIAL REQUESTS
If you have any special request for auxiliary services, you must inform Impera Businesses Group LLP at the time of booking and clearly note it on your Booking Form. Impera Businesses Group LLP shall use all reasonable endeavour to arrange such requests. Impera Businesses Group LLP cannot guarantee the execution of every request and shall not be liable for the non-execution of special requests.

11. USE OF PROPERTY
You shall use the Property only for the purpose for which it has been rented to you (personal lodging). It is forbidden to use the premises for any kind of commercial use during the rental (photo shoots, seminars, large parties etc.) unless expressly agreed in writing by Impera Businesses Group LLP or the Owner or to take and/or use photographs of the Property for any commercial purpose. You shall not sublet the Property in any circumstance whatsoever.
12. RULES AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety: The Properties are private homes and not hotels. There are no legal notices for precaution as you may find in hotels. Impera Businesses Group LLP and the Owner will not be liable for any accidents/injuries to you, the Occupants, or your guests while staying at the Property. Children: Impera Businesses Group LLP will endeavour to inform you of the suitability of the Property for children. However, please note that the Property may not have the same levels of safety measures that you may have in your home and the supervision of your children is your sole responsibility. In addition, our staff will not be held responsible for any children left unattended within the Property. The Property may contain a list pertaining to Rules and Security Precautions concerning the use of the Property or its facilities. Please read these Rules and Safety Precautions carefully if they are provided since they are an integral part of this agreement. You, the other Occupant, and your guests shall strictly adhere to these Rules and Safety Precautions.

13. SECURITY
The occupants must occupy the Property conscientiously and avoid any carelessness or negligence. In particular, he must not leave the Property unlocked without supervision to avoid any intrusion. In general, occupants must use the house and the furnishing therein as they should normally be used. Please note that not all Properties have safety deposit boxes. If required please inform Impera Businesses Group LLP at time of booking so that it can be provided in time. There is a charge for this service. If there is an alarm in the Property, please ensure that it is switched on whenever you leave the Property and at night before going to bed. Please note that the failure to do so could determine whether or not the property's insurance will cover any losses in case of burglary.

14. ANIMALS
No animals are allowed in the Properties without prior written consent of Impera Businesses Group LLP. It should also be noted that in a number of our properties, animals are prohibited altogether. An increased damage deposit of and a one-off cleaning charge will be required as part of this consent. If during the stay, damage is caused by the animal, we reserve the right to ban the animal from the property. If you are found to have an animal in the Property without prior consent in writing from Impera Businesses Group LLP, the staff of Impera Businesses Group LLP will have the right to evict all occupants from the property without refund.

15. SMOKING
Smoking is strictly prohibited in all Properties. Impera Businesses Group LLP and the Owner reserve the right to remove any group breaking this condition from the property without refund. In the event that smoking has occurred within the property, an additional cleaning charge of EUR 500 will be payable to Impera Businesses Group LLP immediately.

16. PROPERTY CAPACITY AND VISITORS
Each property has a maximum capacity which is outlined on the website and in the Booking Form. No Property can exceed the maximum capacity unless agreed in writing prior to arrival. Only persons confirmed on the booking form may occupy and use the facilities of the Property unless agreed in writing prior to arrival. There are to be no parties or any additional people invited to eat or stay overnight without the prior written consent of Impera Businesses Group LLP. In the event that permission is given, Impera Businesses Group LLP reserves the right to charge extra for the services provided.
Should the number of guests exceed the maximum capacity of the chalet, Impera Businesses Group LLP reserves the right to refuse you entry to the property or terminate your occupancy of the chalet with no monies refunded.

17. BEHAVIOUR
If in the opinion of the management of Impera Businesses Group LLP or the property owner we think that you or a member of your group behaves in a manner which is illegal, which causes or is likely to cause a danger, excessive disturbance (i.e. to neighbours), damage to the chalet, or acts in breach of any provision of the Booking terms and conditions, your rental may be terminated immediately and you shall be asked to leave. In this event, you shall not receive any refund and you shall be fully liable for any expenses incurred as a result of your behaviour or the behaviour of the persons in your group. No outdoor footwear is to be worn inside the property. Any damage caused to the floors as a result of wearing outdoor footwear or shoes with heels will be charged to you.

18. THIRD PARTY SERVICES
Impera Businesses Group LLP may arrange services from third party suppliers; including ski instruction, ski passes, airport transfers, childcare, babysitting. and any other third party services. Any booking Impera Businesses Group LLP arranges for you with a third party will be subject to that party's terms and conditions of business. You will be liable to pay the costs of any third party service. All costs must be settled prior to the end of your booking. Impera Businesses Group LLP will not be responsible for any outstanding costs due to the supplier and reserves the right to deduct any owed costs from the security deposit plus the cost of any taxes and credit card fees due. We do endeavour to ensure that all of our partners provide their services to the highest possible standards.

19. YOUR RESPONSIBILITES
You will indemnify Impera Businesses Group LLP for all losses and/or damage arising from any act or default on your part or the part of any member of your party. You will ensure that you have in your possession all necessary and valid travel documents. You accept that you ski and enjoy other winter sports at your own risk within the restrictions imposed by the resort or other authorities. We are not responsible for your actions and these restrictions. You will be financially responsible for any losses at the property or damages to the property due to theft if you, your guests, or your employees leave the property unsecured.

20. INSURANCE
Impera Businesses Group LLP is responsible for any injury or death, damage or loss of property, if proven to be as a result of our direct negligence but not for any other accident, injury, or death, loss or damage that might occur.

21. LIABILITY
Your contract for the rental of the Property is with the Owner and for the delivery of services with Impera Businesses Group LLP as an agent for the staff of the Owner, its own staff and as an agent for independent service providers. To the extent that Impera Businesses Group LLP is only an agent, it shall have no liability whatsoever for any loss, damage, or injury suffered by you. The Owner, Impera Businesses Group LLP, to the extent that it is providing services to you with its own staff, and any independent service providers will not be liable towards you, the Occupants or your guests for:
    • (i) events that are not directly caused by their negligence;
    • (ii) losses incurred due to your negligence or that of one of the Occupants or your guests (e.g. not keeping valuables in the safe, not switching on the alarm, failure to comply with security measures recommended etc.);
Or
  • (iii) accidents or injuries caused by you or one of your guest's negligence or lack of caution.
You will indemnify Impera Businesses Group LLP/the Owner for all losses and/or damage arising from any act or default on your part or the part of any member of your party. You accept that you ski and enjoy other winter sports at your own risk within the restrictions imposed by the resort or other authorities. We are not responsible for your actions and these restrictions. It is the responsibility of you and your group to judge the suitability of the terrain you ski. If you or any member of you party ski on terrain on the recommendation of or accompanied by a representative of Impera Businesses Group LLP, we will not be liable for any injuries, howsoever caused.

22. PASSPORT AND VISA REQUIREMENTS
It is your responsibility to comply with the local laws relating to visas and authorisations for the country in which the Property is situated. Please contact your local office for foreign travel and passports to enquire about passport, visa, and health requirements for the country in which the Property is situated.

23. DATA PROTECTION
Please note that the personal information of all Occupants (name, address, age, telephone number, email) shall be conserved in a confidential manner by Impera Businesses Group LLP for further reservations and to keep the Occupants informed of special offers (if requested).

24. CONFIDENTIALITY
The terms of this booking form are confidential and shall not be disclosed to third parties. We will respect the confidentiality of occupants and visitors to the chalet. For any special circumstances involving sensitive identities, you should make this explicit at the time of booking.

25. BREACH OF AGREEMENT
If, after the conclusion of this agreement, you do not make the required payments or you violate any other provision of the Booking Documents, the Owner and/or Impera Businesses Group LLP reserve their right to immediately terminate this agreement and refuse you access to the Property. In this event, no refund or compensation shall be due to you from either the Owner or Impera Businesses Group LLP. The latter reserve their rights for any damages or loss of profit caused to them directly or indirectly from your breach of this agreement.

26. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
The Booking Documents, the list of rules and safety precautions of the Property, and all applicable laws, constitute the entire understanding and agreement between you and the Owner for the short-term rental of the Property and between you, Impera Businesses Group LLP, the Owner, and any independent service providers for the services.
Impera Businesses Group LLP reserves the right to alter these terms and conditions from time to time and will notify you of any changes as soon as reasonably possible. The amended terms and conditions will apply to any booking that commences after the date of such notification.

27. APPLICABLE LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
These terms and conditions are to be construed, and any dispute between the parties determined, under the laws of United Kingdom. If no settlement can be reached by mediation, the dispute shall be finally settled by the courts of the place where the Property is situated.