Chalets Rental Terms and Conditions

Terms & Conditions

We are PARAGON LUXURY VILLAS LTD a company registered in England and Wales. Our company registration number is 12435740 and our registered office is at Kemp House, 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX.

TERMS OF USE

If you continue to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern PARAGON LUXURY VILLAS LTD relationship with you in relation to this website. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website.

The term ‘Paragon Luxury villas’, ‘Paragon ski chalets’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website whose company registration number is 12435740. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website.

The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:

Accuracy of Information

Every care has been taken in compiling the contents of this website. The content of the pages of this website is intended as a guide only and is subject to change without notice. However, all information about the properties has been provided by the Supplier(s) and reproduced by us in good faith. Neither ‘Paragon Luxury villas’, ‘Paragon ski chalets’ nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.

If you believe any information on the site to be inaccurate, please let us know and we will investigate and correct if necessary. However, it is your responsibility to make relevant enquiries with the owners or their operator/agents through the contact we provide, before renting any of the properties. In the event that there is an error that results in a mis-priced property and/or incorrect information, we reserve the right to disclaim responsibility due to these errors.

We reserve the right to amend advertised prices at any time. We also reserve the right to correct errors in both advertised and confirmed prices. Special note: changes and errors sometimes occur. You must check the price of your chosen travel arrangements at the time of booking.

Any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers, or other information or content expressed on the site are those of the owners of the properties or their agents and not ours.

Any images used in our listings/advertising have been provided by the provider (0wner/Operator) and should be used for illustrative purposes only. We strive to keep all images on our site as up-to-date as possible, but they may not be an exact representation of the accommodation due to recent refurbishments or re-designs.

For the latest and most accurate information regarding Properties/Villas/Chalet amenities/Services, Property/Bedroom layout or Style/design you are instructed to contact us, we will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

We do not endorse or recommend any of the properties on our site. The information does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by us and is not intended to be relied upon by you in making any decision to rent a property.

The Client acknowledges that the property is not a hotel but a private accommodation being let as a catered or self-catered holiday. The Client further accepts that the property does not have standards or categories recognised internationally, but instead reflects, in its architecture and furnishings, the local traditions and personal taste of the Owner.

Copyright

This website contains both original material and that which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance, text content, and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than with written permission from Paragon Luxury villas Ltd. You may download information from the site for your own personal use only. You acknowledge that you do not acquire any ownership rights by downloading copyright material. We provide hypertext links to other sites operated by other people. Using such a link means you are leaving our site and we take no responsibility for, and give no warranties, guarantees or representations in respect of these linked sites.

Liability

Your use of any information or materials on this website, within brochures, emails, or any other communications is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.

Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offense.

From time to time, this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the websites. We have no responsibility for the content of the linked websites.

Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

Terms of Business

Contract

THE CUSTOMER’S ATTENTION IS PARTICULARLY DRAWN TO THE PROVISIONS OF SERVICES, THE FACT THAT THE CUSTOMER WILL BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PROVIDER OF THE PROPERTY AS DEFINED HEREIN.

Except where otherwise specified, we PARAGON LUXURY VILLAS LTD of 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX act only as an intermediary service provider in respect of all ‘accommodation only’ bookings we take and/or make on your behalf.

We do not have a contract with you for your booking, holiday, or travel arrangements. The contract is bound by the accommodation Owner/Operator/Provider/Supplier or otherwise known as the Principal’s terms and conditions named on your confirmation and their booking conditions will apply.

1. We, Paragon luxury Villas Limited (Co No 12435740), whose registered office is at 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, trading as Paragon Ski Chalets, will act as a booking finding service, offering to provide you with impartial service to provide you with the owner/operator of exclusive ski accommodations. We do not have a contract with you for your booking, holiday or travel arrangements.
2. Your contract will be with the accommodation Owners/Operators/Providers/Suppliers or other supplier named on your confirmation (referred to from now on as the ‘Principal’) and the Principal’s booking conditions will apply (even if payments are sometimes collected by us on behalf of the Principal). Further details of which will be made available at the time of booking. We advise you to obtain and read those. Please ask us for a copy if you do not have one. We will simply provide you the Principal’s Contract/terms and/or booking form along with our booking form (or inserted in our booking form). You are then contacted directly by the owner/operator in order to complete the transaction, unless it is agreed payments are collected by us on behalf of the Principal (where will be in touch with you), in both cases the owner/operator/principal will be in complete financial control of the reservation (Which could include pre-arrival and in-resort concierge) and any further correspondence with you. However, we are happy to assist you, where needed.
3. As a booking finding service provider, we accept no responsibility for the provision of the accommodation or other services by the relevant principal with whom you have a contract. All accommodation or services that we provide or that are sold through us is not an offer by us to sell any accommodation or service, but an invitation to you to make an offer to the relevant principals. We are free to accept that offer on behalf of those principals or to reject it.
4. All Property enquiries will be handled by us to search for the best suitable options dependent on your criteria until a decision is made. We shall confirm availability and total booking price, including all services, with the Principal/Owner/Operator before any booking is made, including any supplements or discounts.
5. We shall confirm all bookings by e-mail to you and provide the Principal/Owner/Operator with a signed booking form provided by the Principal/Owner/Operator and/or a booking form from us.
6. The contract is bound by the accommodation Principal’s/Owner’s/Operator’s terms and conditions.
7. Any client making a booking at a Property shall enter into a direct contract with the Principal/Owner/Operator of the Property, whose name and address will appear in the Booking Form.
8. The Principal/Owner/Operator will be required to offer a booking form/Contract to you (which we will include it along with our booking form) Although monies for your holiday at times will be collected by us (Paragon Luxury Villas Ltd) your ‘contract’ will be with the principal/tour operator providing your accommodation (Principal/The provider). The contract is bound by the Principal’s/Operator’s terms and conditions. The Principal/Owner/Operator will be in complete financial control of the reservation (which could include pre-arrival and in-chalet concierge) and any further communication with you. Though, we are happy to assist you, where needed. Where payments are directly collected  by the Principal/Owner/Operator, we will provide the Principal/Owner/Operator of the accommodation with your contact details. You are then contacted directly by the owner/operator or will be advised by us on how to go about and complete the transaction.
9. In the event, the owners/operators are in no position to accept your booking they will inform you via the email we provided to them. This might be because: the booking is unavailable which could not reasonably be planned for, because a credit reference does not meet the minimum requirements or because the Principal/Owner/Operator have identified an error in the price or description of the booking.
10. Your contract(s) with the principal will be subject to the law referred to in the principal’s terms and conditions. Any dispute, claim or other matter which arises between you and any principal must also be dealt with in accordance with those booking conditions. These terms of business are governed by English law and the courts of England and Wales have jurisdiction (unless you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland, in which case you can bring proceedings in your local court under Scots or Northern Irish law, as applicable.)

Property Numbers

Why do some Properties have Property numbers and not a name (e.g. Properties have given numbers)? 

For some Properties, for confidentiality and easy identification reference reasons, to keep the property’s address private we have given the Property a property number. We try to give a property reference number and are happy to give more insight into the property. Once we have confirmed your booking (Once you agree to pay a Deposit or Full payment directly to the Owner/Operator, as per the terms of the owner/operator), we will send you the property name and address in the booking form. The person who makes the booking accepts these conditions on behalf of all members of the party and is responsible for all payments due from the party. Booking services with the company are currently only available to persons who are at least 18 years old. By submitting a Booking Form you warrant and confirm to us that you have read these Terms & Conditions and agree to comply with them.

Why don’t you give out property addresses? 

Most properties are privately owned homes and not all owners would like us to reveal detailed information about their property for various reasons, so we do not publicise the exact address details of some properties. What we do show is the nearest town or region so that you can start making plans about travel arrangements and chasing out amazing things to do close by. Once a booking is confirmed by the Owners/Operator we will send you the full street address. But it is probably best to wait until then before committing to any flight or travel arrangements.

PRICE GUARANTEE

When you book directly with any operator you will pay the exact same rate as you would when booking with us. All operators and agents list the same rental prices and we do not charge any additional fees for assisting in finding you the perfect property for your luxury holiday, but we may throw in some surprises at times.

All prices quoted on our website are calculated using dynamic rates of exchange. Many services are typically paid in the currency of your holiday destination and pricing will fluctuate accordingly. Website guide prices can go up or down. Before you make a booking, we will give you the up-to-date price of your chosen holiday. Once you have accepted this price and a booking has been made, the price is fully guaranteed and will not be subject to any surcharges.

Please note that the website price for a number of properties are quoted in Euros and Swiss Francs in the currency of your holiday destination. If a Payment is collected in any other currency such as GBP (British sterling pounds) then each time a payment is requested it will be calculated using the current rate of exchange (Days Exchange rates). So, the Deposit exchange rate to the GBP may not be the same when settling the balance if it is a 50% Deposit (e.g. where a 50% is required  the balance 50% amount will vary upwards or downwards in line with exchange rate fluctuations between the date of booking and the balance due date).

We reserve the right to alter any of the advertised prices for the accommodation or other services. You will be advised of the current price of the accommodation or other services that you wish to book before your contract is confirmed.

The price of the booking will be the price shown on each property page on the website. We take all reasonable care to ensure that the price is correct but please check back to our website regularly for up-to-date prices. The price of the booking will be subject to the final confirmation via an email sent to your email address.

Prices

We reserve the right to alter any of the advertised prices for the accommodation or other services. You will be advised of the current price of the accommodation or other services that you wish to book before your contract is confirmed.

Your holiday price does not include:

• Holiday Insurance and Government Insurance Tax.
• The cost of return travel from home to the departure point.
• Flights (International or Domestic)
• Lift Pass, equipment hires and ski lessons.
• Room Supplements for reduced occupancy.
• Childcare/Baby Sitting
• Any personal expenditures
• Any Supplementary meals/ Extra meals not included in the letting

VAT & Tourist Tax

Does the price include VAT?

VAT where applicable is included in all our quoted prices unless stated otherwise.

Many of our destinations charge a “tourist tax” which applies to all holidaymakers and we try to advertise this wherever possible and to the best of our knowledge. However, these charges depend entirely on the local authorities in that country and therefore may be introduced without our prior knowledge and are subject to changes beyond our control. Please note the tourist tax will be in addition to the advertised rental prices. If you require further information regarding Tourist Taxes applicable to your booking, please enquire.

MAKING A BOOKING & PAYMENT

When you have chosen your accommodation and you make a request to us to book it, you must pay a deposit or the full amount. The percentage deposit and the date the balance payment is due are determined by the booking terms and conditions of the Principal/Owner/Operator. If you think an invoice is wrong please contact the owner/operator or us (if payments are collected by us) immediately. Once the payment has been made, You should receive an acknowledgment by email. This is not a confirmation of your booking, it is just an acknowledgement that we have received your request and have passed it on to the relevant principals. Your booking is confirmed and a contract between you and the relevant principals will exist when either the principal sends you a booking confirmation or we send you a booking confirmation on their behalf. Please check your confirmation carefully and report any incorrect or incomplete information to us immediately. Please ensure that names are exactly as stated in the relevant passport. As we act only as booking finding service, we have no responsibility for any errors in any documentation except where an error is made by us. If you have paid a deposit, you must pay the full balance by the balance due date notified to you. If full payment is not received by the balance due date, the principal and/or us are entitled to assume that you wish to cancel your booking. In this case, the relevant principals and/or us may cancel your booking and charge the cancellation fees set out in their (principals) booking conditions. Payments by credit card may be subject to a credit card transaction fee and you agree to pay such fees where applicable or requested by the owner/Operator. The owner/operator may charge interest if you pay late, please see their contract with you for details.

Please note that there will be additional local charges that may be made by the operator or owner for certain facilities/activities, for example, laundry services, minibars, air conditioning, taxes, ski lift passes, equipment hire, etc. These will be separate costs payable directly to the operator or owner as per their contract with you. Your contract with the owner/operator will list what is included.

Your Responsibility for your Booking

When you make a booking you guarantee that you have the authority to accept and do accept on behalf of your party these terms of business. This means that you are responsible for making all payments due, notifying us if any changes or cancellations are required and for receiving the confirmation and keeping your party informed.

INSURANCE

We strongly suggest that you take out a comprehensive travel insurance policy before commencing your holiday. it should include cancellation cover and full cover for the party’s personal belongings as no such cover is provided by Paragon Luxury villas Ltd. It is further recommended that the Client take out personal liability and accidental damage insurance for all members of the party to cover against accidental or negligent damage to the property and protect against loss in the event of a deduction from the security deposit

Please note that we are not a member of ABTA or ATOL. Please check the owner/operator you are booking with as they may or may not be a member of ABTA or ATOL, dependent on their business model and location. If you have any concerns about your insurance for the proposed holiday then please contact us directly to discuss.

Please make sure your reputable insurance provider covers at least include the following:

• Personal requirements including pre-existing medical conditions
• Emergency Medical Expenses including, amongst other costs; mountain rescue, ambulance charges and repatriation
• Cancellation of your trip or Curtailment (cutting short your trip)
• Personal Liability to include, amongst other liabilities; damage caused by your negligence to the property in which you are staying and may not include a clause that restricts actions being taken against a travelling companion other than family
• Loss of baggage and money; and other expenses.
• Travel and transfer delays must include amongst other costs; additional costs incurred in the event of a delay beyond your or our control
• The policy must include the activities you are likely to do and in particular off-piste skiing with or without a guide (it is possible to ski off-piste inadvertently) In the event that you fail to obtain suitable insurance we shall not be liable for any costs incurred or claims made against us due to your failure to comply with this term.

While you are looking to spend a substantial amount of money, we understand you would seek to know if we belong to any tourism bodies. However, it is important to note that Paragon Luxury villas act as a Property listing directory and intermediary service provider to all the Villas & chalets on our website(s). When booking a villa/chalet with Paragon Luxury villas you will then enter into a contractual agreement with the chalet owner or operator, also known as the principal, not Paragon Luxury villas Ltd. For all bookings, your contract will be with the provider of the arrangements. The terms and conditions of the provider of your con­firmed arrangements will apply to your booking. Any applicable Copies of these conditions will be given to you at the time of confirmation of the booking and you will be asked to read and sign the outlined contract.

FULLY BONDED

Where demanded we will be pleased to provide any information and details on operator travel insurance for any property you may be interested in booking. Most of our luxury villas & ski chalet operators do have one of the following bonds, meaning they will automatically take responsibility for your whole holiday, giving you 100% ­financial security.

ABTA

ABTA’s scheme can provide protection for non-flight-based holidays, linked travel arrangements and monies paid to travel agents. ABTA ensures that all of its Members properly protect their package holidays, as required by law. Packages including a flight are covered by ATOL.

For more information: Visit the official ABTA Site.

AITO

Every company admitted to AITO is financially assessed and bound by AITO’s own code of business practice which demands clear and accurate descriptions of holidays and the use of customer questionnaires for monitoring standards.

ATOL

Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing is a United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority scheme to offer financial protection to people who have purchased package holidays and flights from a member tour operator. For more information click here.

ATOL bonding relates exclusively to package holidays (accommodation with flights, car hire etc). We offer ‘accommodation only’ so an ATOL bond requirement does not apply.

Please note that these complementary services or additional services are provided as part of the chalet or apartment accommodation and does not constitute a separate travel or tourist service in its own right. As such, your booking does not create a “package” as defined in the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 (“PTRs”).

You will also be able to book ski passes, third party airport transfers and ski hire with us, however, we do not offer the ability to book these at the same time as your chalet accommodation. We will contact you closer to the start of your accommodation booking to see if you wish to book these additional services. Please note that this will be a new, separate booking and will not form part of your accommodation booking (and as such does not create a “package” or “linked travel arrangement” as defined in the PTRs).

As your Booking is for accommodation only (and not for any other travel services) you will NOT benefit from the rights applying to packages under the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 or under the applicable domestic rules. Therefore, we will not be responsible for the proper performance of any additional travel services that you may book and, in case of any issues with such travel services, please contact the relevant service provider.

You may decide to make one or more bookings with us at the same time. The price charged in total for more than one booking will always equal the prices charged separately for each individual booking. All properties are available to be purchased separately at the same price as they are when more than one booking is made. This means that any multiple bookings do not constitute a package as defined in the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992.

These Agency Terms and Conditions apply to all websites operated by Paragon Luxury villas Ltd, including, but not limited to, www.paragonluxuryvillas.com, www.paragonskichalets.com, and www.villainsrilanka.co.uk The terms ‘Client’, ‘Your’ and ‘You’ refer to the person booking the property. ‘Owner’ refers to the principal, owner or representative of the property. ‘Paragon Luxury villas, Paragon Ski chalets, “We”, “Us”, “Our” refers to Paragon Luxury villas Ltd.

By making a booking, you agree that on behalf of yourself and all those named on the booking:

1. You have read these Terms and Conditions and agree to be bound by them;
2. You consent to our use of your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
3. You are over 18 years of age and where placing an order for services with age restrictions you declare that you and all members of your party are of the appropriate age to purchase those services.

CHANGES/AMENDMENTS & CANCELLATIONS

Changes, and Cancellations by The Client

If you want to change or cancel your booking 

If you wish to make a change to the booking or cancel your holidays, it must be made in writing and be signed by the person who signed the booking form. Please refer to your contract with the principal, or contact us for cancellation and refund policies on any property you may have booked or may be interested in booking. The principal is accountable for the booking and will be able to make any necessary changes or accept cancellation to the booking. Principals may charge the cancellation or amendment charge shown in their booking conditions (which may be as much as 100% of the cost of the travel arrangements. Please keep us in copy regarding your communication on changes requested with the principal/operator/owner to ensure our records are up to date. We are again on hand should you require any further assistance. We strongly advise that every client take out suitable Travel insurance for the duration of their stay, including cancellation insurance to limit your cancellation risk.

YOUR RIGHTS TO END THE CONTRACT

The principal/owner/operator booking form/contract will determine your rights to cancel/end the contract with them. Please note: Please ensure you understand what charges you will have to pay if you cancel your booking or remove someone from it with the operator/owner before you book. We strongly advise that every client take out suitable Travel insurance for the duration of their stay, including cancellation insurance to limit your cancellation risk.

Changes or Cancellations by the Principal, Accommodation Provider/Owner/Operator

Changes or Cancellations by the Principal

The Principal will have a right to make changes to your booking subject to the contract you receive from them. The Principal or We will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if your booking needs to be amended or cancelled in any way. If the relevant principal offers alternative accommodation or services or a refund, you will need to let us know your choice within the time frame we stipulate. If you fail to do so the principal is entitled to assume you wish to receive a full refund.

We will also liaise between you and the Principal in relation to any alternative arrangements offered by the Owner (if any) but we will have no further liability to you.

Cancellations outside our control such as Force Majeure 

Paragon Luxury Villas Ltd 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.

Paragon Luxury Villas Ltd, Operator/Owner/Accommodation provider/Principal 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 (guest), or your visitors break the terms of this Booking Form/Contract.

– The group size exceeds the agreed number of guests on the Booking Form/Contract.

– You have given misleading or false information, for example, the identity of occupants, nature of the party, failure to mention critical facts.

Paragon Luxury villas’ ‘Paragon Ski chalets’ recommends that the Client takes out holiday insurance to ensure against any losses incurred by an owner cancellation/amendment.

Capacity

It is a booking condition that the number of people occupying the property may not exceed the advertised capacity, without prior written consent. Owners may terminate your booking without refund in the event you breach this condition.

When the maximum occupancy is not booked by the Client, certain rooms may not be accessible; this is subject to the owner’s discretion. It is best to check with us before booking if you have any queries about this.

Use of the Property

The properties are advertised as short-term holiday lets only and cannot be sublet or used for any other commercial purposes without the express written consent of the Owner. Owners may terminate your booking without refund in the event you breach this condition.

All event bookings such as weddings and parties are by request only and subject to prior written agreement from the Owner. Owners may terminate your booking without refund in the event you breach this condition.

Please note that any event booking may be subject to additional charges, venue hire fees and a higher security deposit over and above the website rental rates and fees.

Travel Arrangements

Do not make irreversible flight or travel arrangements until you have received the final confirmation of your booking.

Special Requests

If you have any special requests (for example dietary requirements, cots etc), please let us know at the time of booking. We will pass on all such requests to the relevant principal, but we can’t guarantee that they will be met and we will have no liability to you if they are not.

Animals

No animals are allowed in the Properties without the prior written consent of the Principals. It should also be noted that in a number of our properties, animals are prohibited altogether. An increased damage deposit and a one-off cleaning charge will be required as part of this consent or as owner/operator discrete. If during the stay, damage is caused by the animal, we/owner/operator 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 us/owners/operators, the staff will have the right to evict all occupants from the property without refund.

Smoking

Smoking is strictly prohibited in all Properties. Principals, ‘Paragon Luxury villas, Paragon Ski chalets 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 will be payable to Principals/owners/Operators immediately.

Removal of ashes from the fire 

Due to the inherent fire hazards, it is strictly forbidden for any guests to remove ashes from the fireplace. This task will be undertaken by staff or contracted housekeeping staff only unless otherwise stated.

Keys

Upon arrival at the property, you will be issued with a number of keys for the property. If the same number of keys is not returned to the staff at the end of your stay a charge to replace these keys or to change the locks will be payable to the Principal. This may be deducted from the Security Deposit.

Skiing

It is the responsibility of you and your group to judge the suitability of the terrain you ski. If you, or any member of your party, ski on terrain on the recommendation of accompanied by a representative of the principal we will not be liable for any injuries, howsoever caused.

Transport Vehicles

Any transport offered by vehicles during your stay is accepted at your own risk. We will not transport children under the age of 12 unless accompanied by an adult or guardian from the party.

Behaviour

If in the opinion of the management of the principals, supplier 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 danger, excessive disturbance (i.e. to neighbours), damage to the chalet or property, 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. Full payment for any such damage or losses must be paid directly to the chalet manager or other supplier prior to departure from the chalet. If you fail to make payment, you will be responsible for meeting any claims (including legal costs) subsequently made against the Principal and/or us as a result of your actions together with all costs we incur in pursuing any claim against you. The Principal or us reserves the right to charge the card details which you provided on check in/deduct from any security deposit held in accordance with its rights under this clause.

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 heals will be charged to you.

Third-party services

We/Principal/Owner/Operator may arrange services from third-party suppliers; including ski instruction, ski passes, airport transfers, childcare, babysitting. and any other third-party services. Any booking arranged 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. We will not be responsible for any outstanding costs due to the supplier and reserve the right to deduct any owed costs from the security deposit plus the cost of any taxes and credit card fees due.

Disabilities and Medical Problems

We will do our utmost to cater for any special requirements you may have. If you or any member of your party has any medical problem or disability which may affect your booking, please provide us with full details before you make your booking so that we can try to advise you as to the suitability of your chosen arrangements. We may require you to produce a doctor’s certificate certifying that you are fit to participate. Acting reasonably, if we are unable to properly accommodate the needs of the person(s) concerned, we will not confirm your booking or if you did not give us full details at the time of booking, we will cancel it and impose applicable cancellation charges when we become aware of these details.

Responsibility for your booking

‘Paragon Luxury villas’ ‘Paragon Ski chalets’ solely acts as an Intermediary service  on behalf of all of the properties listed on its website(s). Your contract is with the relevant principal and their booking conditions apply. ‘Paragon Luxury villas’ ‘Paragon Ski chalets shall have no responsibility or liability to the Client for the provision of the accommodation or any other services by any principal. Our responsibilities are limited to making the booking in line with your instructions.

We also don’t accept responsibility for any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions in the information about the accommodation or other services that we pass on to you in good faith. Some services may be limited or removed as advertised, We kindly ask you to double-check all these services are available at the time of making the booking.

We do not exclude or limit any liability for death or personal injury that arises as a result of our proven negligence or that of any of property employees/staff employees, agents or subcontractors, for proven fraud or proven fraudulent misrepresentation whilst acting in the course of their employment. However, in the event that we are found liable to you on any basis whatsoever, our maximum liability to you is limited to the cost of your booking (or the appropriate proportion of this if not everyone on the Booking is affected).

You indemnify us in the case of damage caused by you

Please be aware that the booking conditions of Principals/Owners/Operators/Accommodation Providers will normally state that your stay can be terminated, with no refund, if the behaviour of your party falls below an acceptable standard. Principals will also often require you to pay for any damage you cause to the accommodation. We are under no obligation to you if any event such as this occurs. You agree to indemnify us for the full amount of any claim (including all legal costs) made against us by any principal or any third party as a result. You may be required to pay a refundable damage deposit to the principal according to their booking conditions. Any damage caused by you will be deducted from the security deposit and the remaining balance will be returned to you.

Security Deposit

All bookings are subject to a refundable security deposit to protect Owners against breakages, loss, damage or unpaid local charges. By confirming a booking with Paragon Luxury Villas, you authorise Paragon Luxury Villas to charge your credit card up to the value of any damage caused on presentation of photographic evidence and/or receipts for repair or replacement. Some Principals require their security deposit to be paid directly and/or locally or in advance of arrival (you will be notified if your security deposit is payable locally or in advance).

Notwithstanding the security deposit held, the Client remains liable for the full cost of any repairs or replacements required or other losses incurred by the Owner due to accidental or negligent breakage, loss, damage or other injuries to the property and/or the contents therein. The Principal and Paragon Luxury Villas have the right to deduct supplementary charges from the security deposit if the property is not vacated at the stated time or in the event of any other breach of this agreement by the Client.

Please note that any dispute regarding a deduction from the security deposit is to be addressed to the Owner or Owner’s representative, Operator or Principal. Paragon Luxury Villas Ltd is not authorised to enter into any correspondence concerning the security deposit as no Paragon Luxury Villas representative is present at the beginning or end of the holiday to assess the condition of the property. Any breakages, damage or loss caused to the property or its contents during the rental period may result in the forfeit of some or the entire security deposit.

Complaints

Because the contract for your accommodation or any other service is between you and the relevant principal, any queries or concerns should be addressed to them. If you have a problem whilst on holiday, this must be reported to the relevant principal or their local supplier or agent immediately so that, where possible, all issues can be promptly resolved. If you fail to follow this procedure there will be less opportunity to investigate and rectify your complaint. The amount of compensation you may be entitled to may be reduced or you may not receive any at all depending upon the circumstances. If you wish to complain when you return home, write to the relevant principal. You will see the principal’s contact details in the booking confirmation/Invoice/terms. We will, of course, assist you with this.

Paragon Luxury Villas Ltd and the Principal shall not be held responsible for any temporary defect or stoppage in the supply of public services to the property such as water, electricity, gas, telephone or internet, or in respect of any equipment, machinery, or appliances in the property or garden, which are caused by circumstances beyond the control of the Owner.

IF THERE IS AN ISSUE

If you have any questions or complaints about our service, please contact us in the first instance. You can telephone our customer service team at +44 7938053495 or by writing to us at hello@paragonskichalets.com or 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX.

Visa, passport, and health requirements

Unless you tell us otherwise, we are entitled to assume that all members of your party are British citizens who hold or will hold full British passports valid for the entire duration of the arrangements you chose to purchase.  Information on visa, passport and health requirements, where given and applicable, is so given on this basis. Requirements may change and you are therefore strongly recommended to check the up to date position with the supplier of the arrangements, Passport Office, appropriate embassy or consulate or your doctor as applicable in good time before departure.

Non-British passport holders, including other EU nationals, should obtain up to date advice on passport and visa requirements from the Embassy, High Commission or Consulate of your destination or country(ies) through which you are travelling,

We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel or incur any other loss because you have not complied with any passport, visa, immigration requirements or health formalities. You agree to reimburse us in relation to any fines or other losses which we incur as a result of your failure to comply with any passport, visa, immigration requirements or health formalities.

Privacy and your personal information

The booking information that you provide to us will be passed on only to the relevant principal or other persons necessary for the provision of your accommodation or other services. The information may, therefore, be provided to public authorities such as customs or immigration if required by them, or as required by law. This applies to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities, or dietary and religious requirements. Certain information may also be passed on to security or credit checking companies. If you travel outside the European Economic Area, controls on data protection may not be as strong as the legal requirements in this country. If we cannot pass this information on as above, whether in the EEA or not, we will be unable to provide your booking.  In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons.

Law and Jurisdiction

These terms are governed by English law and the courts of England shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any such dispute or claim.