Booking Agreement
Terms and Conditions
1) Vacation Rental Owner (hereafter referred to as "Owner") has employed VRResNetwork.com Inc., in its dealings with Lessee (Renter) in the negotiation of and in respect to the performance of this booking agreement. VRResNetwork.com is hereby authorized on behalf of Owner to perform acts necessary and proper to represent Owner in its dealings with Renter, including the collection and remittance of rental fees on Owner's behalf, the issuance of receipts for monies received on behalf of Owner, and the forwarding of Renter information to the owner.
2) The acceptance by Renter of these general booking terms and conditions and the verified payment of rental fees will allow VRResNetwork.com Inc., to immediately provide Renter with the proper rental agreement to be executed by and between the Renter and Owner. This rental agreement will vary slightly depending on which state the Vacation Rental (hereafter referred to as "VR") is rented from and specific details shall be handled directly with Owner through the proper rental agreement for each specific state.
3) The action by Renter for using this reservation system shall constitute his acknowledgment and admission that he has carefully examined and understands the terms and conditions of the transaction.
4) Renter agrees to pay to Owner a security deposit in the amount set, at time of check in as stated in this booking agreement. Deposit (less the deduction of any charges authorized hereby, which amounts Owner is authorized to retain) shall be refunded to Renter, provided Renter is not in default of the terms, covenants and conditions of the rental agreement.
5) Charges for extraordinary cleaning will be assessed for excessive wear and tear on the rental unit. Applicable sales, use or other excise taxes and amounts charged by Owner’s as reimbursed for taxes paid. (g) Owner’s cost, including reasonable attorney fees, and/or fees incurred in collecting payment due from Renter under this booking agreement. Renter agrees that Owners may apply the advance charges or the security deposit or any part thereof as a credit to any amount due Owner.
6) VRResNetwork.com rents on behalf of Owner to Renter and Renter rents from Owner the VR described herein and shall commence on the completion of the appropriate Owner Rental Agreement and check in/departure times shall be complied with. This remains subject to the terms and conditions of this agreement until Owner inspects and accepts the VR condition. Any requests for changes in the rental agreement must be in writing, must be approved by Owner, and must be submitted at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance.
7) No person shall rent a VR through VRResnetwork.com unless they have a current valid driver's license and is in excess of twenty-five (25) years of age.
8) Renter shall maintain the VR in strict compliance with uses and covenants of the association which it is located. Renter shall pay Owner the value of any equipment, utensils and furnishings, which are lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged during the term of this agreement.
9) If the VR is not vacated on the date specified, Renter shall pay upon Owner’s demand, in addition to all other sums payable and all other liabilities incurred a full day's charge for the VR plus any additional rate increases that may apply to current rate changes.
10) No credit or refund shall be given to the Renter if the VR is vacated prior to the contracted date. In such event Renter shall be liable for all charges as if the VR was vacated on the scheduled date.
11) Renter shall be liable for any damages caused directly by the misuse, carelessness or negligence of the Renter. Renter shall be responsible for time loss (except to Owner as provided herein), or any other incidental expenses.
12) In the event Owner is unable to make VR available to Renter for the term of this agreement, all payments made by Renter for this rental shall be refunded, but Owner, and Owner’s Agent shall in no event have liability beyond said refund.
13) Reservations made within 30 days require full payment immediately. Renter shall make payment in the form of credit card, cashier's check, cash, or money order. Payments from Renters for the United States must be paid in U.S. funds and for Canada must be paid in Canadian funds. (American Express Travelers Checks and Bank Wires are acceptable). No draft or checks on foreign banks will be honored. All sums of money due under this Booking agreement shall be payable to VRResNetwork.com, at its address.
14) There is a 30 day cancellation policy on all rentals and full payment is due 30 days prior to arrival date. There are no refunds 30 days prior to arrival. For cancellations prior to 30 days, the cancellation must be in writing and are subject to a minimum-processing fee. All monies collected are non-refundable.
15) Renter is responsible for damages to the VR including loss of future rentals.
16) Renter shall indemnify and save VRResNetwork.com and Owner harmless from all such liabilities.
17) The relationship between the parties to this agreement is that of VRResNetwork.com, AGENT, Owner and Renter. Renter is not and shall not hold them self to be an agent or employee of Owner, or in any other capacity than Renter. Renter shall have no authority to represent or make any commitment binding upon Owner.
18) Renter shall not assign this rental agreement for subject VR without prior written consent of Owner.
19) In the event of any such breach, Renter shall be liable for any and all expenses incurred by Owner in making owner vacate premises or collecting any charges agreed to be paid, including reasonable attorney's fees and court costs. In addition, Renter shall be liable for all damages suffered by Owner as a result as of Renter's breach of this booking agreement and subsequent Rental Agreement.
20) Any waiver by Owner of any terms, conditions or provisions of this booking agreement shall not constitute a continuing waiver nor shall it be a waiver of or consent to any succeeding breach of the same or any other provision hereof.
21) The remedies granted to Owner are cumulative, and are in addition to, and not limitation of, any other remedies available to Owner by law, and Owner, by pursing any or all of the remedies provided herein or by law, shall not be deemed to have waived any other available remedy.
22) Upon vacating VR renter agrees to the cleaning fee if the clean-up requires more than ordinary service, in which case Renter agrees to pay for all extraordinary charges in excess of the agreed clean-up fees.
23) The provisions of this Booking Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State, county, or province of the State of Texas and the provisions of the subsequent Rental Agreement with Owner shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State, county, or province where the vehicle was rented.
