Terms and Conditions on reservations and use of the apartments

General – These booking conditions set out the basis upon which the accommodation reservations are accepted for clients/guests (“You”, “Your party”) by Kecoos OR the owner of the apartment(s) (“Us”, “We”, “Our”).

Acceptance of Terms and Conditions / Contract of Rent – You will be deemed to have confirmed your booking, and accepted these terms and conditions, either 2 hours after We send you your Booking Confirmation email or when You send confirmation that you have received the Booking Confirmation email or You make payment of all or part of the rental charge, or when You check in to the apartment, whichever is the earliest.

Confirmation of Booking – All booking details are confirmed by Us via a Booking Confirmation email and are deemed to have been accepted by You and Your Party unless, within 24 hours of the sending of the Booking Confirmation email, You inform us by email that You wish to alter of cancel the booking arrangements.

Prices – All prices are quoted in Euros and, unless otherwise specified, the prices quoted include VAT at the prevailing rate of the country where the apartment is located. All prices are based on costs prevailing at the time of quotation and may be subject to change.

Price category – The price band charged depends on the length of your stay.  If your stay reduces in length could result in your stay falling into a different price category you will be required to pay the difference in the two rates from the start of your stay.

Payment Procedure – When Your booking is made in any Non-Refundable price category, You authorize us to charge Your credit or debit card with the full amount of Your booking price. This amount is non refundable under any circumstances.  When your booking falls into regular price category, You authorize us to charge Your credit or debit card with the full amount of Your booking cost upon your check-in. If We are unable to charge the full payment according to those guidelines above, the booking may be cancelled.

Payment by Credit/Debit cards – Where Credit/Debit card details are held by Us the Final Payment, or any subsequent payment requests, made in line with these terms and conditions and notified to You, will automatically be debited from the card.

Methods of Payment – We are pleased to accept the following methods of payment:

Credit/Debit Card: Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, JCB on relevant booking sites.

Cash: Euro, USD, Forint (in Hungary only)

Use of apartments – It is forbidden to use our apartments for parties or gatherings.  If, on arrival, it is felt You are intending to use the apartments for such an event You may be refused entrance. If it is discovered that you are holding such an event after arrival you will be required to leave immediately. In such circumstances, We are not obliged to provide or locate alternative accommodation. The proportion of refund is at Our discretion.

Facilities and Services – All apartments are fully furnished to a high standard and include a kitchen fully equipped with appliances, cutlery, crockery, and kitchen utensils. A Welcome Pack is provided on arrival (such as salt, pepper, oil, vinegrette, sugar, instant coffee, tea filters) but all further supplies should be provided by You. A WiFi Internet connection is provided at all locations. There is no charge for normal use, as described in our Fair Usage Policy, of this facility. If a loss of connection occurs We will endeavor to get reconnected as quickly as possible but We cannot be held liable for any losses resulting from the loss of connection. Unless otherwise specified, the prices quoted for all self serviced apartments include utilities and taxes. Unless otherwise specified, the prices quoted include a weekly cleaning and Maid Service if You stay over one week (7 nights). All linen and towels are included and changed with every Maid Service. Any extra charges are at the management’s discretion.

Fair Usage Policy – Fair broadband usage is described as an average of 2GB download per day.  This is sufficient for all normal activities, e.g. web browsing and emailing, but may be exceeded if there is a significant amount of activities such as video streaming.  If more download capacity is required then it may be possible to purchase additional GBs.  Please note: any illegal internet activity, e.g. peer-to-peer file sharing, will result in the internet access being closed down for the duration of your stay.

Cancellation by You – All notification of cancellation must be made in writing by email to Us. You are responsible for ensuring the notification has been received. Cancellation charge is according to the booked price category (see cancellation policy when booking). We strongly recommend that all clients obtain appropriate travel and personal insurance cover to cover these charges in the event of a cancellation.

No show – If You do not arrive to our apartment on the day of Your booking, We treat your booking as no show: The full amount of your booking price will be charged on your credit/debit card. In case of no show, We have the right to cancel your reservation without further notice to You. We accept no liability for any of Your loss, damage or additional expense that may be incurred in that circumstance.

Alteration by You – If you wish to alter your booking (e.g. change the dates of your stay or the accommodation requested), we will use all our reasonable efforts to comply with your request, however we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so and we accept no liability for any of Your loss, damage or additional expense that may be incurred in that circumstance. Delayed arrivals and early departures will be treated as cancellation, even if additional nights are added to the end or beginning of the stay, and so will be subject to the cancellation charge. If your stay is reduced in length please see the section on Price category for information on the price you will be charged.

Cancellation by Us – In exceptional circumstances we may find it necessary to cancel your booking and if so, we shall make all reasonable efforts to offer a suitable alternative. If this is not acceptable, and assuming the cancellation is not as a result of events beyond our reasonable control, which shall include but not be limited to events such as war, civil strife, terrorist activity, labor disputes, natural or man-made disaster, fire, flood, and adverse weather conditions, we will refund any sum you have paid to us, but we accept no liability for any loss, damage or additional expense that may be incurred in that circumstance.

Alteration by Us – While every effort is made to adhere to the apartment location, postal number and price stated in a booking, We reserve the right to vary the location and postal number of the apartment at any time until check-in and vary the total price at any time before receiving the final payment from the client. Any variation will be communicated to the client in writing by email. On receiving notification, the client has forty-eight hours to communicate non-acceptance of the variation described. If no such communication is received, the client is assumed to have accepted the variation. If communication of non-acceptance is received within forty-eight hours, all paid funds will be returned to the client without any deduction.

Number of Occupants – You are responsible for ensuring that the apartment is not occupied by more people than is stated on your Booking Confirmation. We reserve the right to refuse admittance to the apartment if we feel this condition is likely to be breached. In this case no paid funds will be returned. The apartment cannot be re-let/sublet to any other group/party without the written approval of Us.

Check-in and Check-out – The rules for check-in and check-out are set by Us. All apartments are usually available for occupation after 2.00pm on the Day of arrival. Keys are made available between 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Arrangements can be made for key collection after hours, subject to prior arrangement. All apartments must be vacated by 11:00 am on the day of departure and keys must be left in the apartment or as agreed. Arrangements can be made for a later checkout but this is subject to prior arrangement. If there is any delay in vacating the apartment beyond the agreed time a full day’s rental is charged to You.

Damage to Apartment – You are responsible for taking all reasonable care of the property and its contents. The property and all equipment, utensils, furniture etc. must be left clean and tidy at the end of the hire period.
Except in the case of normal wear and tear You will be responsible for making good any damage to the apartment or its contents, which has occurred due to negligence, willful damage or irresponsible behavior on the part of those occupying the apartment or their guests. Such damage must be reported, without delay, to our representatives by email AND over the phone. The cost of the repair or replacement must be agreed with, and paid to Us. You are responsible for ensuring that no person staying or visiting the apartment during Your stay will suffer anything to be done which would endanger the policy of our insurers in respect of the apartment and its contents which might make the same void or voidable.

Termination by Us – We have the right to terminate a booking at any time on the grounds of abuse to staff or other guests, mistreatment of the apartment or criminal activity on the part of those occupying the apartment or their guests or parties and noisy activities in the apartment or on the premises, or breaking house rules.

Injury or Loss – We cannot be held responsible for any personal injury, loss or damage to personal effects howsoever arising at the accommodation. Neither We, nor our representatives, can be held responsible for any circumstances beyond our control including, but not limited to, mechanical breakdown, illness or failure of any public service supply.

Rights of Access – Our representatives and subcontractors have the right of access to the property at any time, with due regard to the convenience of You, for the purpose of inspection of the property and to carry out any essential repair or maintenance work.

Pets – Regrettably no pets of any kind are permitted under any circumstances. You are liable for any infringement of this rule by Your occupiers.

Information – All information supplied by Us, is given in good faith and is based on information available at the time. All reasonable measures have been taken to ensure the accuracy of any statement made either in writing or otherwise, but We are not liable for any variation however caused.

Complaints – Any complaints about the apartment, its contents, or Our staff must be made in writing (email) immediately to Us at info@kecoos.com. We will take all reasonable steps to settle the problem. We shall not have any liability for any complaint submitted after the completion of the rental period.

Litigation – In the event of any litigation arising from the booking of accommodation with Us, the District Court of Budapest shall have sole jurisdiction on such arising matters and Hungarian law prevalent at the time shall be applied at the times.

Force Majeure – We will not be liable for any delay, loss, damage or expenses incurred if your booking needs to be altered or cancelled or we are unable to perform our contractual obligations as a result of events beyond our reasonable control, which shall include but not be limited to events such as war, civil strife, terrorist activity, labor disputes, natural or man-made disaster, fire, flood, and adverse weather conditions.

Insurance – The apartment rental cost does not include any personal insurance cover of any kind. It is recommended that insurance be taken out against cancellation. It is further strongly advised that personal accident and medical insurance is also taken out.

Smoking – We operate a NO SMOKING POLICY. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the apartments or in the internal communal areas of the apartment blocks. Those who smoke in any of our rooms/apartments and /or at/in the common area we’ll charge for 500 Euros. Charge will be made using the credit/bank card was provided with the reservation.

Security of Tenure – As the apartments are used as self serviced holiday accommodation they are exempt from security of tenure under the Rent Act.

Interest – Interest on overdue invoices shall accrue from the date when payment becomes due, from day to day, until the date of payment, at a rate of 20% in force at the time and shall accrue at such a rate after, as well as before any judgement.

Corporate Credit – Corporate credit facilities with Us may be obtained on application. Credit facilities must be agreed prior to check-in. For full details and an application form, write to info@kecoos.com.

Accidents, responsibility – You and anyone on your behalf use the apartments and facilities on it’s own risk. We’re not responsible for any accidents, injury, etc can happen inside or outside of our apartments to anyone.