GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The general conditions for offering services are part of the contract in other words the invoice, between SLOVENIACYCLING a trademark of BMG tourist services Ltd., Križna pot 6, Rače 2327 Slovenia, ID: SI 37969340 and the traveler who accepts the arrangement offered. Everything that is listed in the general conditions represents a legal commitment for the travelers, as well as for SLOVENIACYCLING a trademark of BMG tourist services Ltd.

MAKING A BOOKING

When making a booking, traveler confirms that he has the authority to accept these conditions on his behalf and on behalf of all members of the group and further, if one is making a booking for more than one person, that he is responsible for all payments due from each and every member of the group for whom he is making a booking.

OFFERS

SLOVENIACYCLING a trademark of BMG tourist services Ltd. ensures services according to the information published and valid at the time of the confirmation of reservation, and according to the description and travel period in accordance with confirmed reservations except in circumstances beyond our control such as illness of the service provider or his/her immediate family, outstanding circumstances which cannot be foreseen nor eliminated (natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, sanitary disruptions, fires, droughts, wars, strike, terrorist actions and limitations issued by the government mobilization, country exit ban).

RESERVATION

All reservations must be made by electronic form or by email. By confirming a reservation, the traveler confirms that he/she is aware of the General Terms and conditions of the travel services and fully comprehends and accepts these terms which are binding for both the Traveler and the agent. To guarantee the reservation a 30% deposit is required. For bookings made within 14 days of arrival, full payment is required. It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure that any information which they give to tour operator is accurate and that information which is given to them by a tour operator is passed on. Inquires and accommodation reservations can be made via email, in writing or in person at any of the tour operator’s branch offices as well as at the offices of our partner travel agencies. The Tour Operator provides the traveler with the appropriate materials in electronic form, presenting all relevant information regarding the trip, and provides or points out the general terms and conditions of the trip which are an integral part of this Agreement.

The traveler is obligated to provide any information required for the reservation process. A deposit is required depending on the chosen payment method. The balance payment is due at least 14 days before arrival unless otherwise specified upon booking confirmation. The service provider reserves the right to withhold service to the Traveler if the Traveler brings a pet to the accommodation without previously notifying the Tour operator Sloveniacycling or the service provider. In this case, the Tour Operator is not obligated to accept complaints made by the traveler on the quality of the booked accommodation or services.

BOOKING CONFIRMATION

Upon receiving a booking, we will send you written confirmation. With written confirmation we guarantee all services as per our program.

PAYMENT

A 30 % deposit is required at booking. The rest of the payment-the remaining 70% must be received at least 14 days before arrival. The tour operator has the right to cancel a reservation in case the payment has not been received within the agreed terms. Payment can be made by a bank transfer or by credit card.

Credit card payment – A 100% payment will be made on booking confirmation. All payments will be charged in Euro currency. The amount your credit card account will be charged for is obtained in Euro according to the current exchange rate from the Slovenian National Bank. When charging your credit card, the same amount is converted into your local currency according to the exchange rate of credit card associations.

As a result of this conversion there is a possibility of a slight difference from the original price stated in our web site. Note for payments made from abroad – This method of payment refers exclusively to foreign clients. It is necessary to transfer the value of the reservation to the foreign account of the Tour operator Sloveniacycling. The players and recipient bank transfer fees are covered entirely by the client.

ACCOMODATION

The offered accommodation units are described in accordance with the official categorization of the proper authority, as well as the actual state of the unit at the time of its publication. The standards of the accommodation, food, services and the like vary depending on the destination/country and are not subject to comparison. The information provided to the traveler at the point of sale does not obligate the Tour Operator any more than the information stated on the web pages of www.SLOVENIACYCLING.SI or in the catalogue or other printed materials of the Tour Operator. Please note that the standard policy is that rooms are usually available for check in after 2 PM. Early check in needs to be advised in advance.

OBLIGATION OF THE TOUR OPERATOR SLOVENIACYCLING

The Tour operator SloveniaCycling obligation is providing services as well as selecting the service provider while taking into consideration the rights and interests of travelers in accordance with the traditions of the tourism industry. The Tour operator SloveniaCycling will fulfil all the above-mentioned obligations as described, except in circumstances beyond its control (Article 3) in which the Tour operator SloveniaCycling will proceed as stated in Article 4.

OBLIGATION OF THE TRAVELER

The traveler is obligated to:

  • Have valid travel documentation
  • Respect and abide by all customs and foreign exchange regulations of the destination country
  • Respect and abide by all customs and foreign exchange regulations as well as the laws and other regulations of the Republic of Slovenia as well as other countries through which he/she passes through or resides in. Inquire whether he/she requires a visa for the destination country as well as neighboring countries. In the event the traveler is unable to continue the trip as a result of being in direct violation of these regulations, the traveler is responsible for all related expenses.
  • Abide by the house rules of the accommodation unit as well as cooperate with the service provider in a well-intentioned manner.
  • Present the service provider in the document proving paid service (voucher received via e-mail or fax). – Announce the intention of bringing a pet into the accommodation unit, even if the accommodation unit is described as a pet friendly accommodation, as well as announce the type and size of the pet.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

Each traveler is responsible for carrying a valid passport and for possessing the required visa. The Tour operator SloveniaCycling is not liable for any consequences that the absence of travel documents, etc. may have if travelers fail to inform the tour operator of such issues.

LUGGAGE

The tour operator is not responsible for loss, theft or damage to the luggage during the trip, including during luggage handling during hotel-airport or vice versa transfers.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We strongly advise travelers to take out travel insurance covering the costs of accidents or death, treatment of illnesses, transport home and loss or damage of luggage and similar.

RESERVATION CHANGES

Every change in the reservation must be previously confirmed and agreed from the Tour operator SloveniaCycling.

CANCELLATIONS

In the event the traveler wishes to change or cancel a confirmed reservation he/she must do it in writing (via e-mail or fax). Changes or cancellations by telephone are not permitted and will not be accepted. If the traveler should request to make a change or cancel a confirmed reservation, the date on which the written cancellation is received, during regular Tour Operator’s working hours, will represent the basis for the cost calculation. If the written cancellation is received outside regular Tour Operator’s working hours, the cancellation date which will represent the ground for calculating cancellation costs will be the following working day of the tour operator. The cancellation charges will be calculated as follows:

  • More than 45 days before arrival date, non-refundable booking deposit
  • 45 – 30 days before arrival date, 20% of the total amount,
  • 29 -15 days before arrival date, 50% of the total amount,
  • 14 – 9 days before arrival date, 80% of the total amount,
  • 8 days before arrival date, 100% of the total amount.
  • In the case of no-show, all reserved services will be charged.

COMPLAINTS

Each traveler – reservation holder has a right to file a complaint if the paid services was not provided. If the services provided are not satisfactory, the passenger is required to immediately notify the Tour Operator about the inadequate service and file a complaint on the day of his/her arrival at the location of the service provider and to inform the Tour Operator office by email saso@sloveniaguide.si or by phone at +386 59 339508 (customer service working hours).

The traveler is obligated to cooperate with the Tour Operator’s representative as well as with the service provider in a well-intentioned manner so that the cause of the complaint can be resolved. If upon arrival the traveler is not satisfied with the state of the accommodation and leaves the accommodation on his own initiative and finds another accommodation without giving the Tour Operator a chance to resolve the issue, correct the cause of the discontent, or find other accommodation for the traveler, the traveler does not have a right to request a refund or make a claim for compensation, regardless of the fact that his/her reasons were justified or not.

The traveler should accept the proposed solution which corresponds with the service rendered on the spot, the Tour Operators will not take additional complaints into consideration or respond to them. If the problem is not resolved on the spot following an intervention, the traveler is obligated to submit a written complaint along with supporting documents as well as any photographs to support the complaint to the Tour operator SloveniaCycling by e-mail at saso@sloveniaguide.si or by post mail no later than 60 days following the return of the traveler from his/her trip. The Tour operator SloveniaCycling shall only take into consideration fully documented complaints which are received within the 60-day deadline. The Tour operator SloveniaCycling is obligated to make a written solution to the complaint within 8 days of receipt of the written complaint. The Tour operator SloveniaCycling can postpone the deadline in order to collect the evidence and check the claim quotes with the service provider but not for more than 8 days. The Tour operator SloveniaCycling will take into consideration only those claims whose cause could not be resolved on the spot. The Tour Operator cannot be held responsible for climate conditions, cleanliness, and the temperature of the sea, nor for other similar situations and events which can result in the dissatisfaction of travelers and are not a direct result of the accommodation unit (for example, bad weather, improperly maintained beaches, crowds, lost or stolen property and such). If the traveler decides to book the special LASTMINUTE deal, then he accepts all risks of such travel. These journeys include the uncertainty of the facts upon which the Tour operator SloveniaCycling cannot influence, and the traveler primarily due to the price accepted such a trip and therefore has no right of complaint to the Tour operator SloveniaCycling.

THE TOUROPERATOR’S RIGHT TO CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS

The Tour operator SloveniaCycling reserves the right to make changes of reservations in the event of circumstances which cannot be predicted, avoided or eliminated (see Article 2). A reserved accommodation unit can only be changed with prior notification to the traveler for an accommodation unit of the same category or of a higher category and at the price at which the traveler confirmed the reservation. If the replacement accommodation is only possible in a higher-category unit where the price is 15% higher than the price of the paid reservation, the Tour operator SloveniaCycling reserves the right to charge the traveler for the difference in agreement with the traveler. In the event a replacement accommodation unit cannot be arranged, the Travel Operator reserves the right to cancel the reservation and notify the traveler prior to the beginning of the service and guarantees a full refund of the paid amount. If the Tour operator SloveniaCycling cancels a reservation, the traveler is not entitled to any compensation from the Tour operator and the Tour operator SloveniaCycling is only obligated to refund the amount paid to the Tour operator SloveniaCycling’s account. If an adequate replacement unit is not available on the day of the commencement of the service, the Tour operator SloveniaCycling will try to provide the traveler with information on possible alternative arrangements.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

The traveler provides personal information of his/her own free will. Personal information is required for processing requested services. The same information shall be used for intercommunication. The Tour operator SloveniaCycling is under obligation that the personal information about the traveler will not be taken out of the country or given to a third party except for the purpose of carrying out requested services. The personal information will be kept in a database in accordance with the Management’s decision on the method used for collecting, processing and securing personal information. With the acceptance of these General Terms, the traveler gives permission for his/her personal information to be used for promotional offers of the Tour operator SloveniaCycling.

LIABILITY

The liability of BMG tourist services Ltd. (SLOVENIACYCLING) d.o.o. is limited. The Tour operator SloveniaCycling will not accept any responsibility in the event of delay or changes in schedules, defaults or over bookings of hotels, sickness, death, weather changes & conditions, strikes, war, political instability, quarantine and other causes beyond our control. We reserve the right to vary itineraries in order to improve the itinerary, to the traveler enjoyment and advantage.

COURT JURISDICTION

The Traveler and the Tour operator SloveniaCycling will aim to settle possible law suits in the application of this Agreement and, if an agreement cannot be reached the issue will become subject to the decision of the Maribor Court jurisdiction, under the authority of the laws of the Republic of Slovenia.

NOTE

Paying a deposit or payment in full signifies that the traveler fully comprehends and accepts the terms.

BMG tourist services Ltd. Rače, Slovenia, 15.12.2022