Terms and Conditions The Salutation Sandwich Kent

These Terms are applicable to all Contracts of any kind made by The Salutation Properties Partnership ("the Salutation") and its clients ("the Clients") and apply to all reservations, bookings and agreements for accommodation, dining, function room hire and use of all facilities at The Salutation.

Clients are invited to read these provisions and note their responsibilities, arrangements for payments, cancellation terms and limitations on the liability of the Salutation. The Contract is conditional on the payment of the Deposit.

TERMS OF SUPPLY

1. INTERPRETATION

1.1 In these Conditions:

"Arrival"	means the date on which the Facilities are to be provided or shall start to be provided by the Salutation;
"Client"	means the person for whom the Salutation has agreed to provide the Services in accordance with these Terms;
"Contract"	means the contract for the provision of the Services including these Terms as appropriate;
"Deposit"	means the payment specified in clause 5 and Schedule;
"Services"	means the provision of accommodation, function room hire and/or supply of food and beverages and other Services by the Salutation for the Client described in writing by The Salutation and on its website or in its brochure;
"Schedule"	The Schedule of deposits and payments and cancellation terms annexed to this Agreement;
"Standard Charges"	means the charges shown in any brochure of the Salutation or other published literature relating to the Services in force from time to time;
"Terms"	means these terms and conditions.

1.2 The headings in these Terms are for convenience only and shall not affect their interpretation.

2. PROVISIONAL RESERVATION AND CONFIRMATION OF RESERVATIONS

2.1 If The Salutation confirms the reservation this Contract is conditional on the Client supplying credit card details and the authority for charges to be deducted (including cancellation charges) on the payment terms outlined in the Schedule.

2.2 If credit card details and payment authority is not given to The Salutation by the Client then subject to any outstanding obligation due to the Salutation from the Client the Contract will cease to be of effect. The Services that are the subject of the provisional reservation will be released and be resold without any further notification to the Client.

3. SUPPLY OF THE SERVICES

3.1 The Salutation shall provide the Services to the Client subject to the Contract.

3.2 The Client shall at its own expense supply the Salutation with all necessary data or other information relating to the Services within sufficient time to enable the Salutation to provide the Services in accordance with the Contract. The Client shall ensure the accuracy of all such information. Specific information requirements are contained in the Schedule. The Salutation may at any time without notifying the Client make any changes to the Services which are necessary to comply with any applicable safety or other statutory requirements, or which do not materially affect the nature or quality of the Services.

4. CHARGES

4.1 The charges payable by the Client shall be detailed in writing by The Salutation. If no charges are specified or additional and varied Services are provided to the Client, the Client shall pay the Standard Charges at the prevailing rate on the day the Services are provided and any additional sums which are agreed between the Salutation and the Client for the provision of the Services .

4.2 The Salutation may vary the Standard Charges from time to time.

4.3 All charges quoted to the Client for the provision of the Services are inclusive of any Value Added Tax at the applicable rate at the tax point unless otherwise stated.

5. DEPOSIT PAYMENTS

5.1 Deposits are non refundable.

5.2 The different requirements for Deposits are set out in the Schedule.

6. PAYMENT

6.1 The payments to the Salutation to be made by the Client (including Deposits) are to be made on the date(s) and in the amounts to be calculated as specified in the Schedule.

6.2 If any services under the contract are varied prior to arrival then the payment made will reflect the latest details contained in the written details of The Salutation.

6.3 Any additional charges due to the Salutation from the Client for the Services shall be paid by the Client on presentation of an invoice.

7. CANCELLATION CHARGES ("NO SHOWS")

7.1 The Client agrees to pay charges to the Salutation in the event of cancellation of the Services or if the Client and/or their guests fail to take up the Services at the time and on the day specified in the Contract. The cancellation charges are calculated by reference to the schedule attached.

7.2 The Salutation will provide a cancellation number to a Client in the event of the Client making a cancellation and that number must be used in any future dealings with the Salutation.

8. VARIATION IN SERVICES REQUIRED

8.1 Any variation of numbers, accommodation and food and beverage requirements specified for the Services or other changes or additions must be agreed by the Client and the Salutation in writing.

9. LIABILITY OF THE SALUTATION

9.1 When the Salutation supplies the Services which include any services supplied by a third party, the Salutation does not give any warranty, guarantee or other term as to their quality, fitness for purpose or otherwise, but shall, where possible, assign to the Client the benefit of any warranty, guarantee or indemnity given by the person supplying the services to the Salutation.

9.2 The Salutation shall have no liability to the Client for any loss, damage, costs, expenses or other claims for compensation arising from any instructions supplied by the Client which are incomplete, incorrect, inaccurate, illegible, out of sequence or in the wrong form, or arising from their late arrival or non-arrival, or any other fault of the Client.

9.3 Except in respect of death or personal injury caused by the Salutation's negligence, or as expressly provided in these Terms, the Salutation shall not be liable to the Client by reason of any representation (unless fraudulent), or any implied warranty, condition or other term, or any duty at common law, or under the express terms of the Contract, for any loss of profit or any indirect, special or consequential loss, damage, costs, expenses or other claims (whether caused by the negligence of the Salutation, its servants or agents or otherwise) which arise out of or in connection with the provision of the Services (including any delay in providing or failure to provide the Services) or their use by the Client, and the entire liability of the Salutation under on in connection with the Contract shall not exceed the amount of the Salutation's charges for the provision of the Services, except as expressly provided in these Terms.

10. TERMINATION

The Salutation may (without limiting any other remedy) at any time terminate the Contract by giving written notice to the Client if the Client commits any breach of these Terms, or if the Client goes into liquidation, becomes bankrupt, makes a voluntary arrangement with its creditors or has a receiver or administrator appointed.

11. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

11.1 Arrival and departure times for accommodation at the Salutation are 2:00 p.m. and 12 noon respectively. The access and vacate times for all other Services will be as specified in the Programme Sheet and must be strictly adhered to by the Client on all occasions.

11.2 The Client is responsible for the behaviour of his, her or its guests at the Salutation and in particular for the orderly conduct of guests attending any function or staying in the Salutation or otherwise making use of the Services. The Client must ensure that no noise or nuisance is caused either for the Salutation or its other guests and Clients. The Client must comply with any reasonable request of the Salutation and with any policies of the Salutation as may apply to the Services from time to time.

GENERAL TERMS FOR EXTERNAL CONTRACTORS AND INDEMNITY

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1 In these terms:

"Contract"	means the contract for the provision of the Services including these Terms and, as appropriate, any written description given by the Salutation.
"External Contractor"	means production companies, audio visual companies, television, video or film crews, musicians, bands, live acts and any other performers, toastmasters, florists, photographers and designers and any other person who is contracted by the Client in connection with any of the Services.
"Services"	means the provision of accommodation, function room hire and/or supply of food and beverages and other services by the Salutation for the Client described in writing by the Salutation and on its website or in its brochure.

2. GENERAL TERMS FOR EXTERNAL CONTRACTORS AND INDEMNITY

2.1 The Salutation must be notified by the Client of any External Contractor the Client proposes to use and must obtain the permission of the Salutation to the use of the External Contractor at the Salutation. The Salutation reserves the right to refuse access to any External Contractor;

2.2 The Client must on request supply to the Salutation copies of public liability insurance policies with a minimum limit of liability of £5 million per claim or such other insurance as may be required from the Salutation and the receipts for the last premium due for all External Contractors to cover as a minimum any damage or injury to the Salutation or any of its property, staff, any plant and equipment of the Salutation, any guest of the Client or the Salutation or of any Client resulting from any activity of the External Contractor or arising out of the External Contractor being on the premises of the Salutation or in respect of any equipment brought onto the Salutation premises by the External Contractor.

2.3 Any electrical, audio visual equipment the Client wishes to use that is not the property of the Salutation can only be brought into the Salutation and used with the Salutation's written permission. All such equipment must comply with the I.E.E. regulations and safety standards. The Salutation may at its discretion arrange for its own contractors to inspect any such equipment. The cost of such inspection shall be borne by the Client. The Client will comply with any requirement or direction imposed by the Salutation following such inspection.

2.4 The Client will comply with the policies of the Salutation in connection with the construction of any stand, exhibition stand, scaffolding, the use of any plant and equipment that it wishes to bring into the Salutation and as may generally apply from time to time.

2.5 The Client will indemnify the Salutation in connection with any loss or damage caused to the Salutation, its staff, contractors, clients and guests or to any property of the Salutation or any such persons arising out of the engagement of any External Contractors or if the Client itself brings onto the premises any equipment, plant or machinery in respect of any loss, damage, costs including legal costs that the Salutation shall incur.

2.6 The Client is permitted to use its own signage subject to complying with the generality of the Contract or any policies of the Salutation for the use of such signage from time to time within private salons or meeting rooms or suites designated for the Client's use. No signage is permitted by the Salutation in any other part of the Salutation and in particular within the public areas.

2.7 The Client will comply with the terms applying to photography as set out in clause 4.

3. CCTV

In some areas of the Salutation CCTV is in operation and video recordings may be made. This activity is carried out for security and service reasons for the better management of the Salutation and security for all its Clients and staff.

4. PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography is permitted in certain areas of the property provided it is restrained and does not cause a nuisance. please ask for details. Commercial photography or images including trade marks or trade names requires the prior written consent of the Salutation.

5. GENERAL

5.1 The Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties, supersedes any previous agreement or understanding and may not be varied except in writing between the parties. All other terms, express or implied by statute or otherwise, are excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law.

5.2 No failure or delay by either party in exercising any of its rights under the Contract shall be deemed to be a waiver of that right, and no waiver by either party of any breach of the Contract by the other shall be considered as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision.

5.3 English law shall apply to the Contract, and the parties agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

SCHEDULE OF DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS AND CANCELLATION TERMS

GROUP ROOM BOOKINGS (5 Rooms or over)
TIMETABLE	CLIENT REQUIREMENTS	CANCELLATION CHARGES*
Enquiry Date greater than 3 months prior to Arrival	10% of Proforma Invoice - Deposit within 5 working days to confirm reservation.	None : If Deposit not paid within 10 days reservation cancelled
3 Months or less	10% of Proforma - Deposit as above	10% of Deposit Paid
3 working days before Arrival	ROOMING LIST TO BE PROVIDED plus payment in full
On Arrival	Payment in full to have been received or credit card swiped and signature verified to guarantee full payment.
On Departure	Payment of additional charges during stay

INDIVIDUAL ROOM BOOKINGS for up to 5 rooms
TIMETABLE	CLIENT REQUIREMENTS	CANCELLATION CHARGES*
To confirm booking at any time	A credit card guarantee or a deposit equivalent to first nights accommodation paid by cheque, BACS or cash to arrive by 2pm(UK) the day prior to arrival	100% - one nights room charge.(ex.VAT)
From 2pm (UK) day prior to Arrival
On Arrival	Payment in full to have been received or credit card swiped and signature verified to guarantee full payment.
On Departure	Payment in full

PRIVATE DINING (Private Room or 10+ persons)
TIMETABLE	CLIENT REQUIREMENTS	CANCELLATION CHARGES*
To confirm booking at any time	A letter on Company headed paper confirming that full payment may be taken by credit card signed by a card signatory or a Deposit the Room Hire charge.(Deposit invoices will not be issued)
48 hours before Arrival	FINAL NUMBER OF GUESTS TO BE CONFIRMED	100% Room Hire charge
On Arrival	Payment in full to have been received or credit card swiped and signature verified to guarantee full payment.
On Departure	Payment in full

ACCOMMODATION CONTRACTS

For Services involving accommodation, the Client must supply rooming lists to the relevant contact of the Salutation on the date(s) calculated by reference to the Schedule. Failure to provide a rooming list by this time will be deemed cancellation of the booking and the cancellation charges detailed in the Contract will be applicable. Cancellation charges will also be payable should the number of rooms required reduce by more than 10% of the total specified in the Contract based on the total numbers cancelled.

DINING OR MEETING CONTRACTS

For dining or meeting events as specified in the Contract, final numbers must be received by the contact of the Salutation no less than 48 hours prior to the Reservation Date. Should the number of guests reduce by more than 10% of the total in the Contract, cancellation charges as set out in the Contract will apply and must be paid by the Client based on the total numbers cancelled.

*All cancellation charges are subject to possible full reimbursement if accommodation is re-let and payment has been in accordance with Contract.

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