General Terms and Conditions for Seasonal Rental Booking at Bounty Lodge Tahiti
Last updated February 5, 2023
Article 1 – Contract
This seasonal rental contract is reserved for the exclusive use of the rental and accommodation at the Bounty Lodge in Tahiti.
Compliance with the Bounty Lodge Seasonal Rental Property Rules is mandatory under the Seasonal Rental Agreement. Non-compliance with these rules may result in penalties, such as deductions from the security deposit.
All Guests (and all Visitors) must comply with the House Rules as well as any other instructions provided by the landlords during their stay; and
Guests must inform the Property Manager of any incident or neighborhood complaint as soon as possible.
In no case will the responsibility of the Bounty Lodge be engaged if its contracts are used by third parties or for purposes other than tourism.
In accordance with current regulations, these General Terms and Conditions are systematically provided to any Client who requests them, in order to allow them to place an order with the Bounty Lodge.
In accordance with current regulations, the Bounty Lodge reserves the right to deviate from certain clauses of these General Terms and Conditions, depending on negotiations with the Client, by establishing Specific Terms or an agreement.
Only the French version of these general terms and conditions of seasonal rental is binding before a court.
Article 2 – length of stay
The tenant signing this contract, which is concluded for a fixed period, will under no circumstances be entitled to any right to remain on the premises after the stay.
Article 3 – conclusion of the contract
The reservation becomes effective once the tenant has sent the owner the full payment amount for the rental and a copy of the signed contract. The tenant must keep a second copy.
The rental agreement concluded between the parties in this deed cannot in any case benefit even partially third parties, whether natural or legal persons, without the written agreement of the property owner.
Any violation of this paragraph may result in the immediate termination of the rental at the tenant's expense, with the rental income remaining definitively acquired by the landlord.
Article 4 – absence of withdrawal
For reservations made by mail, by phone or via the Internet, the tenant does not benefit from the right of withdrawal, in accordance with article L121-21-8 of the Consumer Code, which relates notably to services provided on a specific date or according to a specific periodicity.
Article 5 – Preparation of the File
The name, first name, and age of each tenant will be requested before arrival by our services, including those of your children.
The age of children is calculated based on their birthday on the start date of the stay. An official document proving the age of the children may be requested at the beginning of the stay. Minors not accompanied by their parents or a legal adult guardian will not be allowed for obvious safety reasons (weather alert, hospitalization, severe weather, illness, etc.).
Article 6 – Capacities
The number of people indicated per accommodation in our prices and brochures corresponds to the maximum allowed occupancy, taking into account the available equipment.
It may not be exceeded for reasons of safety and insurance.
The management reserves the right to refuse you access to the accommodation if the number of people exceeds the maximum allowed occupancy.
Visits are prohibited unless prior approval has been obtained from the management.
Guests wishing to invite Visitors to stay overnight at Bounty Lodge must inform the Property Managers at the time of their reservation, subject to additional fees indicated in the pricing. Visitors must strictly comply with the House Rules.
Article 7 – Rates
The prices shown on our accommodation presentation sheets include all taxes, including tourist taxes (and excluding excessive consumption). Our prices are calculated based on the current VAT rates and may therefore be subject to change if these rates change.
Article 8 – Taxes and contributions
You will find the amount of the stay tax and any other applicable taxes related to your accommodation in the Tariffs section (ask at the Front Desk). The Bounty Lodge is responsible for paying the stay tax to the Arue commune.
Article 9 – Accepted Payment Methods
- Bank transfer:
NAME: BOUNTY LODGE
RIB: 12239 00018 47884301000 71
IBAN: FR76 1223_9000-1847_8843_0100-071
BIC: CEPAPFTPXXX
It is essential to include your booking reference with your payment.
Payment by credit card: VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX, EBLUE, MAESTRO, VISA ELECTRON, VPAY
- Secure online payment on the Bounty Lodge website via System Pay Banque de Tahiti
- Payment by credit card on site
Cryptocurrency Payment: (BTC, ETH, USDC, LTC, DOGE, BCH, USDT, DAI, APE, SHIB …)
- Secure online payment on the Bounty Lodge website with Coinbase Commerce
Article 10 – Cancellation by the tenant
Any cancellation must be notified by registered letter to the owner.
The deposit and booking fees remain due to the owner for any canceled stay.
For any canceled, interrupted, or unutilized stay for any reason, the full amount of the reserved stay will be due or retained by the Bounty Lodge. No refund is provided in the event of an interrupted stay. Moreover, if the stay is cut short, the rental price remains due to the property owner.
If the tenant does not contact the landlord within 24 hours following the arrival date indicated on the contract, this contract becomes void, and the landlord may use the property as they see fit. The deposit remains also acquired by the landlord.
And in the event of border closures due to Covid, we will refund your stay.
If the stay is cut short, the rental price remains due to the property owner. No refund will be made.
Article 11 – Cancellation by the owner
The owner will refund the tenant the full amount paid, as well as an indemnity at least equal to what the tenant would have borne if the cancellation had occurred at that date due to their own actions.
Article 12 – Declaration of any manifestation (birthday or other private events)
The tenant must ensure the peaceful nature of the rental and use it in accordance with the intended purpose of the premises.
It is imperative that you inform us of any event (birthdays or otherwise) before your arrival, specifying the number of people present, and that you respect the safety and tranquility guidelines of the premises (lowering the volume of music from 10 PM onwards) and that you report this event to your own insurance company without fail.
Guests and their potential visitors must not engage in any antisocial behavior. They are requested to minimize their immediate impact on the neighborhood and local residents.
Article 13 – Arrival
The tenant must appear on the date and at the time specified on the rental contract. In case of a late or delayed arrival, the tenant must notify the landlord as soon as possible.
The preferred check-in time is 3:00 PM. If you are unable to meet this time, it is essential to notify the Bounty Lodge in advance by calling +689 87 322 485 or by email at hello@bounty-lodge.com.
Article 14 – Change of stay
Any changes to your stay requested in terms of dates, location, duration, number of people, or family composition must be validated by our services.
It may be subject to additional billing. In the event of external events beyond our control, we may be forced to modify or cancel your stay. We will then offer, depending on availability, an equivalent stay with different dates or accommodations. If this offer does not satisfy you, the full amount paid will be refunded. No other compensation can be claimed.
Article 15 – Inventory Check
An inventory is jointly compiled and signed by the tenant and the landlord or their representative upon arrival and departure from the accommodation. This inventory is the sole reference in case of disputes regarding the condition of the property.
The condition of cleanliness of the accommodation upon the tenant's arrival must be noted in the inventory. Cleaning of the premises is the responsibility of the tenant during the rental period and before departure. The amount of any potential cleaning fees is established based on the calculation mentioned in the descriptive sheet.
Article 16 – Security Deposit
Upon the tenant’s arrival, a security deposit, the amount of which depends on the type of accommodation, is requested by the landlord. After the joint establishment of the departure inventory, this deposit is returned, minus the cost of restoring the property if any damage was found.
In the event of an early departure (before the time indicated on this contract) preventing the inventory check on the day of the tenant's departure, the security deposit will be refunded by the landlord within a period not exceeding one week.
Article 17 – Insurance
The tenant is responsible for all damages caused by their actions. They must be insured under a typical holiday or travel insurance policy to cover these various risks.
Article 18 – Payment of charges
The rental costs of the accommodations include water and electricity charges, provided that no excessive consumption is detected.
Article 19 – Valuables
It is recommended not to leave valuable items in the accommodations. The management of the Bounty Lodge cannot be held responsible in the event of theft, loss, or damage to guests' personal belongings.
The property is secured and monitored, including by a video surveillance camera located at the parking area. Anyone entering or exiting the property through the main entrance is filmed in order to be identified.
Article 20 – Cleaning for 'rentals'
Cleaning of your accommodation during your stay is your responsibility. Cleaning supplies are provided for this purpose. Accommodations are fully cleaned and disinfected after each departure.
Article 21 – WI-FI and Internet
You have unlimited Internet access during your stay. In addition to Internet access, you also have access to computer equipment and web applications belonging to the Bounty Lodge for recreational and entertainment purposes, such as watching your favorite TV shows, accessing the Netflix platform, and checking your personal emails.
Please note that it is strictly prohibited to use the Internet connection and computer equipment of the Bounty Lodge for hacking or any other activity that could harm individuals or even overload the Internet connection bandwidth.
Article 22 – Pool
The pool can only be used between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.
For safety reasons, the use of glass is prohibited in or around the pool. Failure to comply with this rule may result in a fine deducted from the security deposit.
Children must be accompanied and supervised at all times by their parents.
The following is strictly prohibited:
- To run around the pool;
- Swimming or jumping into the pool;
- Shouting near the pool;
- Pushing yourself into the pool;
- To throw anything into the pool. Failure to comply with this rule may result in a fine deducted from the security deposit.
Equipment such as the ladder, float, lighting, or skimmer must in no case be moved or disassembled.
Article 23 – Balconies and terraces
Guests must supervise infants and children at all times when using balconies or terraces.
The following rules apply to the use of the balcony and terrace.
The following is strictly prohibited:
- Climbing on the railings
- To lean on the railings
- To jump over railings
- To sit on the railings
- To place incandescent objects on wooden terraces, such as mosquito coils, for example
- To place a barbecue on the wooden terraces.
Article 24 – Tobacco
Guests are allowed to smoke within the Bounty Lodge Property premises, outside of the accommodations; and
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the accommodations; and
Guests must properly dispose of their cigarette butts (e.g., in the ashtrays provided) and must not in any case throw them on the property grounds. Failure to comply with this rule will result in a deduction from the security deposit.
Article 25 – Pets
Pets are not allowed in the Bounty Lodge Property.
Article 26 – Barbecue
Barbecues are allowed at designated locations and with designated equipment, and barbecues that are lit must be supervised at all times by the person who lit them
The following is strictly prohibited:
– To move the barbecues
– To place a barbecue on a terrace
– To place a barbecue against a rental unit
– To use gasoline or any other flammable product not intended for lighting barbecues
– Allow a child to play or tend to a barbecue.
Article 27 – Complaints and Disputes
Any claim regarding the condition of the premises and the condition of the description at the time of a rental must be submitted to the management within three days from the date of entry into the premises, or within 15 days following the stay at the following address: BOUNTY LODGE – BP 41669 – 98713 PAPEETE – POLYNESIE FRANCAISE
All disputes arising from the services provided will fall under the jurisdiction of the courts of Papeete. Polynesian law will apply to the relationship between the parties and in particular to these General Terms and Conditions.
Article 28 – Client Acceptance
These General Terms and Conditions are expressly approved and accepted by the Client, who declares and acknowledges having full knowledge of them, and therefore waives any right to rely on any contradictory documents, notably its own general terms of purchase, which will be inopposable to the Bounty Lodge, even if it has been made aware of them.
Protection of your privacy and personal data at Bounty Lodge
Updated February 5, 2023
General Information
BOUNTY LODGE takes all necessary precautions to ensure the security and confidentiality of personal data it processes, whether as the data controller or as a data processor for its clients.
BOUNTY LODGE uses personal data:
– when it has obtained authorization to do so,
– as part of the drafting or execution of a contract.
The original version in French is the sole contractual reference for this Privacy Policy.
Data Processing by BOUNTY LODGE as the Data Controller
As the data controller, BOUNTY LODGE respects local regulations applicable to the protection of personal data, including the provisions of the « Informatique et Libertés » Act of 6 January 1978, as amended, and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU Regulation 2016/679) or « GDPR ».
Processing of Data by BOUNTY LODGE as a Subcontractor
In the same way, as a subcontractor for its customers, BOUNTY LODGE has completed all the necessary formalities, including in accordance with the European Regulation 2016/679 of April 27, 2016 relating to the protection of individuals with regard to the Processing of Personal Data (General Data Protection Regulation, often referred to as GDPR).
BOUNTY LODGE strives to fulfill its obligations and respect individuals' rights whenever it processes personal data.
What are BOUNTY LODGE's commitments regarding the protection of personal data?
BOUNTY LODGE is committed to ensuring an optimal level of protection of the personal data of its customers, prospects, website users, and any other person whose personal data it processes.
BOUNTY LODGE is committed to respecting the applicable regulations regarding all personal data processing it carries out. In particular, BOUNTY LODGE is committed to respecting the following principles:
– Your personal data is processed in a lawful, fair, and transparent manner (lawfulness, fairness, transparency).
– Your personal data is collected for specific, explicit, and legitimate purposes, and is not subsequently processed in a manner incompatible with these purposes (limitation of purposes).
– Your personal data is adequately stored, relevant, and limited to what is necessary in relation to the purposes for which they are processed (data minimization).
– Your personal data is accurate, kept up to date, and all reasonable measures are taken to ensure that inaccurate data, in relation to the purposes for which they are processed, are deleted or corrected without delay (accuracy).
BOUNTY LODGE implements the appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a security level suitable for the risks inherent to its data processing operations, meet regulatory requirements, and protect the rights and data of affected individuals from the design stage of processing operations.
Furthermore, BOUNTY LODGE contractually requires the same level of personal data protection from its subcontractors (service providers, suppliers, etc.).
Finally, BOUNTY LODGE is committed to respecting any other principle required by applicable data protection regulations, and more specifically concerning the rights granted to affected individuals, and the retention periods for personal data.
BOUNTY LODGE does not intend to voluntarily collect information from children. We do not target children with our services.
What is the purpose of the data that may be collected by BOUNTY LODGE?
1- Means of collecting your data
As part of our relationship with our customers, we may collect your personal data through various means, including in the context of our contractual and pre-contractual relationships. You can also provide us with your personal data on our website, when you complete various forms, or when you submit an application, or when you contact BOUNTY LODGE, or when you transmit your personal data to us in any other way.
2- Processing purposes and legal bases
Your data is mainly used for the purpose of providing specific services or facilities: accommodation booking, prospecting, animation, commercial information, customer satisfaction surveys, recruitment.
In addition to cases where your consent has been obtained (notably to provide you with personalized offers), the processing of your data for the various purposes mentioned above is particularly necessary:
– to ensure the performance of the service contract,
– to comply with a legal obligation,
– for the legitimate interests pursued by BOUNTY LODGE (notably improving customer service).
How long are your data stored?
BOUNTY LODGE is committed to retaining your personal data for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which they are processed, plus an additional five-year archival period, unless a longer retention period is permitted or required by a legal or regulatory provision;
These retention periods are defined based on the purposes of processing implemented by BOUNTY LODGE and take into account, in particular, applicable legal provisions imposing a specific retention period for certain categories of data, any applicable statute of limitations, as well as recommendations from the CNIL regarding certain categories of data processing.
Who is likely to have access to your personal data?
Access to personal data will be strictly limited to employees of the data controller who are authorized to process them due to their roles.
The information collected may be shared with third parties linked to the company by contract and located within the territory of the EU and outside the territory of the EU, for the execution of subcontracted tasks, notably the use of accommodations, or for communication activities, without your authorization being required. In the event of subsequent subcontracting, these subsequent subcontractors are required to comply with the obligations of the GDPR. It is the responsibility of the initial subcontractor to ensure that the subsequent subcontractor provides the same sufficient guarantees regarding the implementation of appropriate technical and organizational measures so that the processing meets the requirements of the European data protection regulation.
We remind you that in this context, BOUNTY LODGE requires its service providers to implement strict measures for the confidentiality and protection of these data.
How to exercise your rights?
The concerned person may exercise their rights:
1. Right to information – this means you must know whether your personal data is being processed; what data is collected, where it comes from, and why and by whom it is processed.
2. Right of access – meaning you have the right to request access to your data and obtain a copy of your personal data collected.
3. Right to Rectification – you have the right to request the correction or deletion of your personal data that are inaccurate or incomplete.
4. Right to erasure – in certain circumstances, you may request that your personal data be deleted from our archives.
5. Right to restrict processing – under certain conditions, you have the right to restrict the processing of your personal data.
6. Right to object to processing – in certain cases, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data, for example in the case of direct marketing.
7. Right to object to automated processing – you have the right to object to automated processing, including profiling; and not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing. You may exercise this right whenever there is a result of profiling that has legal effects on you or significantly affects you.
8. Right to data portability – you have the right to obtain your personal data in a machine-readable format or, if feasible, as a direct transfer from one processor to another.
9. Right to complain – if we refuse your request under your rights of access, we will provide a reason why this is not possible. If you are not satisfied with how your request was handled, you can file a complaint with the National Commission on Computing and Freedom (CNIL).
10. Right to withdraw your consent – you have the right to withdraw any consent given for the processing of your personal data.
Furthermore, any minor at the time of collection of their personal data may request its deletion as soon as possible.
You can exercise your rights by contacting the data controller: the legal representative of the BOUNTY LODGE company, at the postal address of BOUNTY LODGE: BP 41669, 98713 PAPEETE, POLYNESIE FRANCAISE or by email at the following address: hello@bounty-lodge.com, including a valid proof of your identity.
Cookies
In order to continuously improve the quality of the services offered on the site and their alignment with your expectations, BOUNTY LODGE may use « cookies », text files used to identify your device when you connect to one of our services.
The placement of cookies or tracking on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.) allows BOUNTY LODGE to collect personal information and data. Depending on your device settings, cookies allow, among other things:
– to use the main features of the BOUNTY LODGE website,
– to reserve accommodation at the BOUNTY LODGE,
– to establish statistics (location data).
Choosing to disable cookies may prevent you from using certain functions.
At any time, you are free to adjust your cookie settings.
Depending on the cookie usage settings, certain trackers may be issued or read by third parties during your visit to the BOUNTY LODGE website.
Cookies issued on the site by third parties:
Due to third-party applications integrated into our site, some cookies may be issued by other third-party entities. In such cases, the issuance and use of these cookies are subject to the privacy policies of these third parties.
For example, we use Google Analytics, which is a website analytics service. Google has its own privacy policy that you can view here. If you want to disable tracking by Google Analytics, visit the Google Analytics opt-out page.
You can delete cookies stored on your computer via your computer's settings. For more information about cookies, you can visit the CNIL website www.cnil.fr.
Security
BOUNTY LODGE takes all organizational and technical measures necessary to protect personal data.
For data protection, BOUNTY LODGE has selected the hosting provider Infomaniak to ensure the security of the infrastructure and information systems.
BOUNTY LODGE staff who have access to personal data are limited to those who need this information to carry out their tasks.
We use secure protocols for communication and data transfer (such as HTTPS). We monitor our systems to detect potential vulnerabilities and attacks. Our computer systems are protected (firewall, antivirus) and regularly updated (security updates, system updates, software updates, etc.). Regular maintenance operations are in place to anticipate potential issues.
We strive to comply with best practices in terms of security. However, considering on the one hand that these standards are constantly evolving and on the other hand that security vulnerabilities may occur unexpectedly, we cannot guarantee users against unauthorized access to data.
However, we commit to informing the relevant authorities of any data breaches. We will also notify you if there is a threat to your rights or interests. We will do everything reasonably possible to prevent security breaches and assist the authorities in the event of a breach.
Our contact details
Any question or request regarding personal data or this Privacy Policy may be addressed at any time to:
BOUNTY LODGE
Attn: Management
BP 41669 PAPEETE – 98713 TAHITI – French Polynesia
+689 87 322 485
Modifications
BOUNTY LODGE reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy. Any modification will be systematically published on this website before it comes into effect. It is therefore strongly recommended to regularly check this Privacy Policy to ensure you are always aware of these changes.