Terms and Conditions
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Sunshine Samui Villa collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the https://sunshinesamuivillas.com/ website (“Site”). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Sunshine Samui Villa.
Personal identification information
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways in connection with activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site.. Users may visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.
Non-personal identification information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
Web browser cookies
Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
How we protect your information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.
Sharing your personal information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.
Changes to this privacy policy
Shine Town Co Ltd. has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your acceptance of these terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Guest deposit or full payment relates to securing a specific property as advertised and agreed. This property shall be referred to as ‘The Villa’. Any deposit paid for ‘The Villa’ shall be taken as confirmation of acceptance of the following terms and conditions. Sunshine Samui Services reserves the rights to amend/add at its own discretion, anytime and without prior notification
1. BOOKINGS
1.1. Provisional Confirmation of Availability and Rates
Upon receipt of a request for availability, the applicable villa rates and the amount of deposit required shall be confirmed. Bookings are on right of “first come, first to be served” basis.
1.2. Exclusions & Additional Charges
Rates do not include personal items and expenses, and any excessive cleaning required upon departure (such as upholstery or rug shampoo, etc) or replacement of breakages. Fair wear and tear accepted.
1.3. Rates
Villa rates quoted by representatives of ‘The Villa’ are on a per night basis. Check-in is from 3 pm, check-out by 11 AM.
1.4 Personnel
Only those person stipulated on the booking form may reside at the property as guests. Please notify us as soon as possible of any changes. Rates quoted allow for maximum occupancy of ‘The Villa’ as agreed in advance.
2. PAYMENTS
2.1 If the guest has made a percentage deposit in order to secure the booking, final payment consisting of the outstanding balance must be received by ‘The Villa’ at least 30 days prior to guest arrival (or 100% together with the Reservation Form if booked less than 30 days in advance of arrival).
2.2 Failure to make the final payment on timely basis will make reservation subject to automatic cancellation and any amount paid will be forfeited.
2.3 Expenses for money transfer will be charged from the guests. Rates for accommodation are quoted in US$ or Thai Bath.
3. CANCELLATIONS TO RESERVATION
3.1 If it becomes necessary to cancel all or any part of the booking, ‘The Villa’ must be notified in writing (email acceptable). The cancellation will take effect from the day the written confirmation is received. The following cancellation charges will be payable depending on when the notification of the cancellation is received in writing, as well as the period of stay in the villa:
3.1.1 Low, High & Prime Seasons: 30 days or more before arrival date:
All payments received are forfeited; however, the value of the payments received up to the cancellation date will be credited for a maximum period of nine (9) months from the date of the cancellation confirmation by ‘The Villa’. This credit value may be used by the client or anyone on their behalf, for any reservation providing the equivalent season or lower is applied, during any period upon availability and, exclusively for the same villa reserved initially. The credit cannot be applied to a higher rate season than originally booked.
3.1.2 Standard and Prime Seasons: less than 30 days prior to arrival date:
All rental payments are forfeited. Any 9 month credit stated in 3.1.1 is only applicable should ‘The Villa’ secure another reservation that covers the initial cancelled reservation.
3.1.3 Xmas Season (Christmas and New Year period):
All rental payments are forfeited. Any 9 month credit stated in 3.1.1 is only applicable should ‘The Villa’ secure another reservation that covers the initial cancelled reservation.
3.2 The above stated cancellation charges will also apply if ‘The Villa’ is forced to cancel the booking due to non-payment of the balance.
3.3 If the dates of the booking require changing or amending, this may be treated as a cancellation of the original booking and cancellation charges may apply.
3.4 Any change to the original reservation is subject to an evaluation and approval by ‘The Villa’.
3.5 Any penalty charge for early departure will be subject to negotiation with ‘The Villa’.
4. DAMAGE
4.1 Any damage caused by guests staying at ‘The Villa’, which is deemed to be over and above acceptable wear and tear, is chargeable to the guest. The agreed to charge is based on replacement value of each item. Guest damage charges are payable to ‘The Villa’ representative prior to checkout date.
5. INSURANCE
5.1 It is a condition of the booking that the entire party is covered by comprehensive travel insurance (including cancellation, flight delays, loss and damage to baggage and other property) and health insurance. ‘The Villa’ is not responsible for any and all claims, including any accidents related to the use of ‘The Villa’ facilities or locally procured third party services such as, watercraft, water sports, car, jeep or motorbike rental etc.
5.2 ‘The Villa’ shall not be responsible for any delay, additional expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by events outside the Villa’s control such as civil disturbances, fires, floods, severe weather, acts of God, acts of Government, termination of supply of electricity and water on the Samui Island or ‘The Villa’ area etc.
6. LIABILITY
6.1 ‘The Villa’ is in no circumstances responsible for any loss, expense, damage, claim or injury either directly or indirectly, consequential or otherwise whatsoever, however caused or incurred (within or outside the premises of ‘The Villa’).
6.2 If any accommodations and/or services are substituted, ‘The Villa’ will act all times in good faith and use its best efforts to substitute with accommodations and/or services of a type comparable to or better than those originally contracted.
6.2.1 ‘The Villa’ is not responsible for any deaths and injuries whatsoever within or outside its property, e.g. falls from the terrace, staircases, balconies, accidents in swimming pool.
6.2.2 ‘The Villa’ is not responsible or liable for any personal injury or death casualty of accompanying children, whatsoever. Parents or legal guardians acts at their own risk and are solely responsible for the safety of their children. This includes using the swimming pool.
6.3 By acceptance of this contract and/or the transfer of the deposit, the client agrees, to the disclaimer of liability, written above and that this requirement has and will be complied with full extent.
6.4 ‘The Villa’ is not responsible or liable for any personal injury or death casualty of accompanying children whatsoever. ‘The Villa’ is not considered suitable for children under 12 years. Risks to children are, e.g. the height of its terrace, its swimming pool, which is not guarded, and electrical sockets, which don’t have child protection, etc. Therefore parents are responsible for the safety of their children.
7. COMPLAINTS
7.1 ‘The Villa’ does not accept responsibility for the breakdown of the supply of water, or electricity, nor of swimming pool filtration systems, though we will use our best endeavors to arrange for any such problems to be resolved quickly.
7.2 ‘The Villa’ will do as much as it can be reasonably expected to avoid and rectify any problems that may occur, but cannot be held responsible for any problems. Any complaints must be notified to ‘The Villa’ within 24 hours of the occurrence giving rise to the complaint.
7.3 Should a problem remain unsolved please make an immediate complaint in writing (email acceptable) to the representative of ‘The Villa’ before completion of the rental period. If ‘The Villa’ is vacated before the end of the rental period without mutual agreement this may result in the loss of all rights to compensation.
7.4 ‘The Villa’ is not responsible, nor is it liable for any external or environmental noise, any extreme weather conditions or any other disturbance arising out of its control.
7.5 No complaints will be considered if made after the departure date or if not acknowledged by ‘The Villa’ The Villa or ‘The Villa’ representative.
CONDUCT & BEHAVIOUR
7.6 Should any member of the party not behave in such manner, the The Villa or ‘The Villa’ representative may at their absolute discretion ask the offending guest or guests or guests to vacate ‘The Villa’ forthwith.
7.7 The whole villa is non-smoking area, except the pool, sun deck and car park areas. It is strictly forbidden to throw away any cigarettes, cigars, lighters or other things, except on devices like ashtrays, after having put out the fire with water. It is specially forbidden to throw anything away outside the handrails and balustrades of the terraces or in the garden.
7.8 It is not allowed to sit or lie down on any inside villa furniture being wet or having sunscreen on the skin (or any kind of cream, oil or mosquito spray), which will be in contact with the furniture. Any damage, which occurs, Section 4 applies.
7.9 ‘The Villa’ behavior rules do not allow any kind of discrimination towards villa staff on sex, race and class lines.
7.10 In severe cases, this will be treated as a cancellation of the original booking and no refund can be claimed from either ‘The Villa’ or ‘The Villa’ The Villa or the local representative.
8. SOCIAL CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
8.1 It is also prohibited to act unlawfully in any way whatsoever and to bring in and/or use/consume any illegal substances. Any offers will have to face local authorities in such a case. In addition, in line with its moral duty and respect for local employees, as well as for the safety of our valued guests, guests may not bring non-registered persons back to ‘The Villa’ under any circumstances. The local representative reserves the right to request anyone to vacate the property at any time.
9. VALUABLES
9.1 Any valuables left at the property are left at one’s own risk. Neither ‘The Villa’ nor the The Villas nor the staffs are responsible for their loss or damage. Please make sure that no valuables are lying around.
10. DUE CARE AND SUPERVISION
10.1 As part of this agreement guests are required to take care when residing at The Villa’ and be especially watchful of children playing in the gardens, near the entrance of the property, in the staircases, close to the tempered glass, railing, the pool area and in the pool, all staircases in The Villa’ and at the balconies and terraces.
10.2 Furthermore guests are not permitted to enter the building when still wet from the pool because the floor can be slippery. Damage or injuries arising as a result shall not be responsibility of The Villa’ or The Villa’ The Villa in any way whatsoever.
11. APPLICABLE LAW
These terms and conditions and any contract to which they apply are governed in all respects under the law of Thailand and any/all the parties fully accept to elect the Court of Koh Samui, Suratthani, Thailand as exclusive jurisdiction in case of disputes/litigation.
12. AGREEMENT
12.1 The Guests agree to the above terms and conditions and do hereby agree to the application of the above Terms and Conditions at the time of the reservation.