Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: 14 August 2024
Last Updated: 14 August 2024
Welcome to Capital Short Stays, operated by Capital Short Stays, located in Canberra, ACT, Australia. By accessing or using our website (www.capitalshortstays.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By making a booking or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use this website or make any bookings.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to make a booking on this website. By making a booking, you confirm that you meet this age requirement.
3. Parties
This agreement is between:
- Capital Short Stays ("Owner", "we", "us", "our"), the operator of the website and the provider of the accommodation services.
- The Guest ("you", "your"), the individual making the booking and/or staying at the property.
4. Bookings
- Confirmation: All bookings are subject to availability and are only confirmed upon receipt of full payment.
- Payment: Full payment is required at the time of booking via Stripe. All payments must be made in Australian dollars (AUD).
- Changes and Cancellations: All bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable. Any changes or cancellations by the Guest will result in the forfeiture of the total amount paid.
- Owner's Right to Cancel: Capital Short Stays reserves the right to cancel any booking at any time for any reason. In such cases, a full refund will be provided.
5. Use of Property
- Permitted Use: The property is to be used solely for short-term residential accommodation. Any commercial use, parties, or events are strictly prohibited unless prior written permission is obtained from Capital Short Stays.
- Occupancy Limits: The maximum number of guests allowed at the property is [Insert Number]. Exceeding this limit may result in immediate eviction without a refund.
- Behavior: Guests are required to behave in a respectful manner at all times. Any illegal activities, disturbances, or complaints from neighbors may result in immediate eviction without a refund.
6. Liability
- Guest Liability: Guests are responsible for any damage or loss caused to the property during their stay. This includes, but is not limited to, damage to the property, furniture, fixtures, and fittings.
- Owner's Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Capital Short Stays and its owners, employees, and agents will not be liable for any loss, injury, or damage of any kind to guests or their property, whether arising from negligence or otherwise. Guests are advised to take out travel insurance to cover any potential losses.
7. Indemnity
Guests agree to indemnify and hold harmless Capital Short Stays, its owners, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses arising out of or related to their stay at the property.
8. Privacy
Capital Short Stays is committed to protecting your privacy. Personal information provided during the booking process will be used solely for the purpose of processing your booking and in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
9. Force Majeure
Capital Short Stays shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations due to events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, strikes, or government restrictions.
10. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Australia. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Australian Capital Territory.
11. Amendments
Capital Short Stays reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time without notice. The most current version of the Terms and Conditions will be available on our website, and continued use of the website or services constitutes acceptance of any changes.