Terms and Conditions and House Rules associated with the rental of ZeeVELD
 

1. Payments

On making the reservation you will be required to pay a € 30,- confirmation fee. Only once this deposit is received by the landlord, the rental is definite. As of this moment you owe the landlord 25 % of the rental fee. Though owed to the landlord, this 25% does not have to be paid until one year prior to the stay. The invoice balance is to be paid to the landlord no later than 1 month prior to your stay or within a week after your stay if so agreed with the landlord. The landlord reserves the right to void the reservation if the tenant’s payment is late.

2.  Cancellation charges

Upon cancellation of the reservation, tenant is to pay landlord a fee. This fee is a percentage of the rental amount:

• more than 6 months before the commencement date, 25%
• within 4 to 6 months of the commencement date, 50 %
• within 2 to 4 months of the commencement date, 75 %
• within 2 months of the commencement date, 90 %
• within one month of the commencement date, 100 %

In case you organize a stay at ZeeVELD for individual participants, make sure your own cancellation policy vis a vis your participants is clear and robust. Also advise your participants to take out their own individual travel insurance. 

See also under 10: Force Majeur

3. Collection costs

Costs associated with unexpected debt collection will be charged to the tenant.

4. House rules

In order for everyone’s stay to be as pleasant as possible, all or guests must conform to our house rules as stated underneath. The tenant will observe the house rules and failure or insufficient compliance with the house rules will be result in a deduction from the deposit at the land lord’s discretion. Gross violations of house rules can result in extreme consequences such as removal from the accommodation, without refund of rent or any part thereof.

5. Liability

The foundation/landlord is not liable for any nuisance, damage and/or accidents incurred in any way by the tenant and/or fellow users in or around the Zeeveld building complex. The tenant is liable for all damage caused by him or his co-tenants to furniture, inventory and/or the building. Damage or loss will be deducted from the deposit, or tenant to compensate in addition thereof.

6. Smoking

Smoking is not permitted inside the house.

7. Domestic and service animals

Domestic and service animals are not permitted.

8. Linen

Is provided by the landlord. Beds are be made by the tenant himself and stripped on departure or by the landlord when the applicable service charges have been paid. Insofar as the provided linen does not appear to have been used, the tenant will be charged for cleaning costs of duvet, mattress and pillow cases.

9. Receiving third parties

Tenant will not, without prior consultation with the landlord, make the accommodation available to third parties.

10. Force Majeure

a. If in the case of force majeure tenant has to cancel the reservation, the regular cancellation charges apply. Tenant shall not be obliged to pay any damages. Force majeure are circumstances outside of tenant’s control.

b. If in the case of force majeure landlord is unable to execute the agreement, the tenant has the right to a refund of rent already paid. Landlord shall not be obliged to pay any damages. Force majeure are circumstances outside of landlord’s control.

c. if in the case of force majeur both the tenant and the landlord are unable to execute their committments, they both carry 50% of the payment due when the necessity of said cancellation is evident. 

11. Complaints

Any complaints or defects noted must be reported to the landlord as soon as possible following arrival. Everything possible will be done to resolve your complaint. If this is not done to your satisfaction you can put your complaint to us in writing, no later than one month after the first day of the rental period. The foundation’s liability is at all times limited to the net rent amount.

Due to the largely still authentic type of construction, an ideal temperature 
cannot be guaranteed by the landlord in the chapel. The tenant cannot claim any rent reduction, compensation or discount on account of an inside temperature either too high or too low.
 

12. Handover  

You are not required to do any cleaning, just leave the property looking tidy. This means: • all refuse (bags), paper and carton to de deposited in the appropriate containers by the bike shed; strip the beds (not: the molton, the mattress- and pillow protectors) put the linen in the pink bags and place in the hallway; ensure the dishwashers are empty and all cooking and tableware is clean and back in the cupboards; do not leave any food or drink; put everything back as you found it on arrival. 

Where these terms are not met, any additional work needed to be performed will be reasonably settled from the deposit, at the landlord’s discretion.

House Rules 

These House Rules have been prepared because of the nature and intended use of this accommodation and in connection with its location in a nature reserve. At the same time they reflect the philosophy, care and attention with which the complex is managed. The same care and attention are expected of the lessee. 

Non-compliance or insufficient compliance with the house rules may be set off against the deposit, to be determined reasonably at the discretion of the lessor. You agree to this by payment of the invoice. 

1. General peace and quiet

• no amplified music to be made or played outside; 
• Djembes, other percussion instruments or other any other musical instrument bringing forth more than considerable noise, are not allowed unless used within teacher/student settings, or when the use of such instruments has been agreed with the landlord.  
• no (loud) outside activities after 10:00 PM; 

2. Car, motor and trailer free 

Do not drive any further than the entrance gate. No motorised traffic is allowed on the premises. A hand lorry is available for loading and unloading. Also motors, campervans, trailers or bike trailers are not allowed on the premises. Free parking is available on the public parking nearby. Do not leave any valuables. People with walking difficulties may be dropped off at the front door. Please notify us beforehand.  

3. Other

• Staying outside only in your own garden; not at the front door/fountain; behind any ‘Privé’ signs; on the adjoining farmer’s land;
• No pets;
• No indoor smoking, candles or incense in the rooms; 
• No deep frying, fondue Bourguignonne, table grill;
• No visits by third parties without prior consultation;