Terms and Conditions

1. General Terms

These General Terms and travel regulations are a component part of the Agreement, in other words the voucher, between Golden Leaf Tours d.o.o., Mostarska 104, 21 000 Split, ID kod: HR-AB-21-060314270,  (hereinafter: the Agency) and the contractor (hereinafter: the Traveler). These General Terms and Conditions define the conditions with which the Agency enters into a contract with the reservation holder, which differ in terms of legal liability. For reservations, where the Agency offers additional services, other than accommodation contractually performs as an organizer, while in all other cases the Agency acts as an intermediary (for accommodation sales). All the information and terms in the program and these General Terms are binding for both the Agency and the Traveler.

2. Offers

The Agency ensures services according to the information published and valid at the time of the reservation confirmation, 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).

3. Reservations and payment

Inquiries and accommodation reservations can be made via web, e-mail, in writing or in person at any of the Agency’s offices as well as at the offices of our partner travel agencies. 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 Agency.

The Agency 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, as well as offers a travel insurance package. 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 30 days before arrival unless otherwise specified upon booking confirmation.

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 agency. All bank fees and charges are the sole responsibility and to be paid for by the recipient of our services.

Note for credit card payment:  All payments will be effected in Croatian currency. The amount your credit card account will be charged for is obtained through the conversion of the price in Euro into Croatian kuna according to the current exchange rate of the Croatian 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 on our web site.

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 Agency or the service provider. In this case, the Agency is not obligated to accept complaints made by the Traveler on the quality of the booked accommodation or services.

Promotions and discounts cannot be aggregated with each other or combined. Each reservation can contain only one discount.

4. Statement of Online Payment Security

Our website uses WSPAY for all online payments – an advanced system for secure credit cards payments over the internet.

WSPAY insure complete confidentiality of your credit card information from the moment you enter them into the WSPAY payment form. Your payment information is encrypted and sent from your web browser to the bank that issued your card. Our website never receives nor comes into contact with the full details of your payment card. In addition, your card details are not even available to WSPAY employees. An isolated core system independently transfers and manages all sensitive information, keeping them completely safe.

Formular za upis platnih podataka osiguran je SSL transportnom šifrom najveće pouzdanosti. Svi skladišteni podaci dodatno su zaštićeni šifriranjem, korištenjem kriptografskog uređaja certificiranog prema FIPS 140-2 Level 3 standardu. WSPAY zadovoljava sve zahtjeve vezane uz sigurnost on-line plaćanja propisane od strane vodećih kartičnih brandova, odnosno posluje sukladno normi – PCI DSS Level 1 – najviši sigurnosni standard industrije platnih kartica. Pri plaćanju karticama uvrštenim u 3-D Secure program Vaša banka uz valjanost same kartice dodatno potvrđuje i Vaš identitet pomoću tokena ili lozinke.

The payment access form is secured with the highest reliability SSL transport code.  All stored data is additionally encrypted using a cryptographic device certified to the FIPS 140-2 Level 3 standard. WSPAY meets all the requirements for online payment security prescribed by leading card brands and operates in accordance with – PCI DSS Level 1 – standards, the highest security standard for the payment card industry. When paying with cards that are in the 3-D Secure Program, your bank will make additional verifications to insure your identity using tokens or passwords.

All collected information that WSPAY receives is considered a secret and is treated in this manner. This information is used only for its intended purpose.  Your sensitive data is completely secure, and their privacy is guaranteed by state-of-the-art security mechanisms. Only the data necessary to perform the transaction will be collected in accordance with the prescribed on-line payment procedures.

The security controls and operational procedures applied to our infrastructure ensure the current reliability of the WSPAY system. In addition to maintaining strict access controls, regular security tracking, deep-seated network vulnerability checks, and by implementing information security, we keep all of our systems up-to-date in order to enhance the security of our system to protecting your card information.

5. Sojourn tax

According to the Law on sojourn tax of the Republic of Croatia, the Traveler is obligated to pay the sojourn tax along with his/her accommodation payment. According to the Law on sojourn tax of the Republic of Croatia, the sojourn tax is from 10,00 to 15,00 Kuna per person per day for adults. Adolescents from the age of 12 to 18 (but not after they have turned 18) are entitled to a 50% discount, while children under the age of 12 are exempted from paying the sojourn tax. The total amount of the sojourn tax for a specific reservation is determined by the destination in the Republic of Croatia as well as the accommodation service dates.

The price of the service includes the basic service as described in the price list for the reserved accommodation unit. Special or extra services are those services which are not included in the base price of the accommodation (marked “on request” in the description of the accommodation unit or Price List/Rates or additional services that are available through prior notification and additional payment) and as such are to be paid by the Traveler along with the reservation amount or at the spot, as indicated in our offer. Special and extra services/requests must be requested or announced during the reservation process.

The average cost of electricity, water and gas is included in the price of the accommodation as are all the sheets and bedding items, final cleaning and other added services which are noted in the description of each accommodation unit. The Traveler is obligated to leave the premises clean and tidy before departure, regardless of the final cleaning charge set by the proprietor. Final cleaning includes washing and stacking of dishes, trash removal and sweeping all the rooms in the accommodation unit so that the accommodation unit is left neat and tidy.

The service rates are stated in Euros but are always formed in the local currency HRK. The Agency reserves the right to change the published rates. Travelers who have paid the deposit for a certain reservation are guaranteed by the Agency the accommodation rate listed on the calculation based on which the deposit payment was made. Should rate changes occur prior to the deposit being paid, the Agency is obligated to inform the Traveler of these changes. All involved parties accept that the Agency reserves the right of changing the rates no later than 20 days prior to the beginning of the service if the following occurred after the reservation confirmation: In case of changes in the foreign exchange rate, should the price of the paid reservation amount increase for more than 10 %, the Traveler has the right to cancel his/her reservation and is also entitled to a refund without any additional compensation.

The rates listed in our offers and programs are formed according to agreement made with our contractors and do not necessarily match the rates stated on the spot at the accommodation unit in which the Traveler resides. Possible differences in rates cannot be subject to complaint. Should the number of people arriving to the reserved accommodation unit exceed the number indicated on the travel documents (voucher), the service provider has the right to withhold service to unannounced Travelers or accommodate all Travelers provided that additional payment for the unannounced Travelers is made on the spot. In this case, the agency does not acknowledge any complaints for quality or services provided at the booked accommodation.

6. Categorization and service description

The offered accommodations 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 Agency any more than the information stated on the web pages www.golden-leaf-tours.com or in the catalog or other printed materials of the Agency.

A parking place is secured only if the service provider has one available parking space for each accommodation unit on the premises or in its vicinity. A secured parking place does not necessarily mean that it is located in the yard of the premises, in a guarded, fenced or covered area.

Accommodation that is wheelchair accessible, but not necessarily completely adapted must possess the following characteristics:

– The position of the accommodation unit is on ground floor (up to a maximum of 2 steps at the entrance to the accommodation unit)

– The size of the accommodation unit is suitable for movement of a person in a wheelchair (minimum door width is 75cm, spacious bathroom, which is not necessarily equipped with adequate handles and bars)

7. Obligations of the Agency

The Agency’s obligation is to provide services as well as selecting the service providers, while taking into consideration the rights and interests of Travelers in accordance with the traditions of the tourism industry. The Agency will fulfil all the above mentioned obligations as described, except in circumstances beyond its control (Article 2) in which the Agency will proceed as stated in Article 12.

8. Obligations 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 laws and other regulations of the Republic of Croatia as well as other countries through which he/she passes through or resides in. Enquire whether or not 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 house rules of the accommodation unit as well as cooperate with the service provider in a well-intentioned manner
• Present the service provider with the document proving paid service (voucher received via e-mail or fax)
• Pay the balance of the reservation as stated on the travel document (voucher) to the service provider as per the payment terms & conditions specified in the document in local currency (Croatian Kuna). The price in Euro may be fixed or will be converted into Croatian kuna in accordance to the exchange rate of the Croatian National Bank on the day of payment.
• 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. Even though pets might be permitted, there are house rules which must be followed and respected. For majority of pet friendly accommodation units an extra fee is applicable which is paid on the day of arrival directly to the service provider. The Traveler will receive information from the agency in advance about the pet fee which is to be paid on the day of arrival.
• If the Traveler has an intention to arrive with more persons than listed as the maximum capacity of the accommodation unit he is obligated to inform the agency immediately upon sending an accommodation request, even if the persons are minor children. The possibility of staying with a larger number of people solely depends on the goodwill of the accommodation service provider and does not exclude additional payment. There are no rules under which minor children can stay free and without notice in the accommodation unit.

If the Traveler does not follow these regulations, he/she will be held responsible for any expenses or damages. By confirming a reservation, the Traveler has agreed to compensate the service provider on the spot for any potential damages caused by his/her own negligence.

9. The Traveler’s right to changes and cancellations

In the event the Traveler wishes to change or cancel a confirmed reservation he/she must do so in writing (via e-mail or fax). Changes or cancellations by telephone are not permitted and will not be accepted. In the event that the Traveler should request to make a change or cancel a confirmed reservation, the date on which the written cancellation is received, during regular Agency’s working hours, will represent the basis for the cost calculation. If the written cancellation is received outside regular Agency working hours, the cancellation date which will represent the ground for calculating cancellation costs will be the following working day of the agency. For full details, please refer to the company reservation policy.

In the event that the Traveler should request to change the number of persons staying at the reserved accommodation unit after the reservation has already been placed, provided that the change is possible, the following conditions will apply:

– If the reservation unit is a house, apartment, villa or any other type of accommodation that is rented on a per unit basis, no additional fees will be charged but is subject to the maximum occupancy rule of the unit.  Travelers must inform the agency of this change at least 7 days prior to arrival and receive written approval from the agency.

If the Traveler wishes to changes reservation units after the reservation deposit has already been received, then the request will be treated as a cancellation of the original reservation and subject to the cancellation policy of that particular unit.

Important note: Even though Golden Leaf Tours d.o.o. publishes its cancelation policy as a standard set of guidelines, it is possible that the owner of the rental units may have a different (more strict) policy that must be respected by the Agency.  If the cancelation policy of the accommodation differs from the below policy, the travel will be informed prior to final reservation.

In the event that the Traveler requests to change the confirmed accommodation unit to an accommodation unit within the same building of the same service provider, provided that the change is possible, the Agency will charge a 15,00EUR change fee and any price difference.

In the event that the Traveler requests to change a confirmed accommodation unit to an accommodation unit of a different service provider, the change will be treated as a cancellation and the Cancellation terms stated below will apply.

If a reservation change is not possible and the Traveler cancels the confirmed reservation, the Cancellation terms stated below will apply.

Road Transfers:

The client may requests change of a reservation transfer up to 48 hours before arrival at no extra charge. Any changes that are made outside this time frame are subject to a 15 EUR administrative fee. If the client does not show up at the arranged time and place of pick-up, the entire transfer will be charged.

Payment Terms & Conditions

Payment Conditions:

Condition 1: Reservation is made at more than 1 month in advance

Condition 2: Reservation is made at least 7-31 days prior to arrival

Condition 3: Reservation is made 3-6 days before arrival

Condition 4: Reservation is made 0-2 days before arrival

Accommodation types:

Accommodation Type A: Apartments, Studio, Houses

Accommodation Type B: Villas, Houses

Accommodation Type C: Hotels, Hostels

The final payment is due according to the below schedule:

Rent a car

By signing rental agreement renter acknowledges and agrees:

• That he/she is at least 21 years old and has valid driving license
• To return the vehicle in the time period specified in this contract (in case of delay will pay compensation in the amount of 100HRK / hour)
• To look after technical condition of the vehicle. If needed check and add water or oil, check tire pressure
• To use the vehicle only for his personal use and not to rent it or lend it to the third parties
• That he will be the only driver of the vehicle, or the person assigned as second driver in rental agreement
• not to overload the vehicle with persons or goods over the permitted maximum
• The Renter is not allowed to cross Croatian border without lessor’s permission.

Fuel costs during rental period will be covered by the renter. When returning the vehicle, quantity of fuel must be equal to the level of fuel received. As a guarantee of payment, valid credit card is required (VISA, MASTERCARD or AMEX). When picking up the vehicle, authorization on the card must be made according to the car category. When returning the vehicle, as method of payment the renter can use a credit card, debit card or cash.

Insurance

Every vehicle is provided with third party liability coverage. Deductible amount depends on the car group and is determined by Rental Company’s management.

CDW – Collision Damage Waiver – max. amount of renter’s liability for damage made on a vehicle, or so called excess (deductible) amount. Its height depends on the car group. If the damage is lower than the excess amount, the renter is liable for the amount estimated.

TP-Theft Protection-the renter limits his liability for this damage up to the amount of excess.

To reduce risk and the amount of damage liability may reduce by acceptance of the following payment:  SCDW (Super Collision Damage Waiver) daily supplement for reducing renter’s liability to zero.

The insurance does in no way cover:

– Damage to the wheels, tires and hubs

– Damage to the underside of the car, the interior of the car, all car windows

– Damage to the engine due to lack of oil or filling the car with wrong fuel or careless driving

– Burned clutch

– Loss of car keys, car documents or registration plates

– Damage caused by a driver under influence of alcohol or drugs

– Damage caused by an unauthorized driver

– Damage done outside Croatia, if the border crossing wasn’t allowed by the lessor

– Any damage to the vehicle if the vehicle was moving on unpaved roads

– Any damage not reported to the nearest police station / rental station

In case of any situation mentioned above, the renter is responsible for whole amount of the damage.

Procedure in case of accident

Renter agrees to protect the interests of lessor company in case of accident by:

– Obtaining names and addresses of parties involved

– Not abandoning rented vehicle without adequate safeguarding and security

– Calling the nearest rental station even in case of a slight damage and submitting to the police station

– In case of greater damage or if the persons are injured is obligated to notify police, to wait until the police arrives and makes official inquiries and also immediately notify nearest rental station

– All police statements from the accident and alcohol testing results must be handed over to rental station when returning the car. If renter fails to take the steps mentioned above, he/she agrees to be liable to lessor for all losses and consequences lessor should suffer thereof.

In the event the Traveler must cancel a reservation within 7 days before the beginning date of the service, the Agency offers the Traveler the possibility of finding a new Traveler/User for the same reservation if possible (this depends on the service provider). In that case, the Agency will only charge the actual cost of the passenger change. The new reservation holder accepts all the obligations stated in these General Terms and Conditions.

In the event the Traveler does not arrive to the accommodation by midnight on the beginning date of the service, without contacting the Agency or the service provider, the reservation will be cancelled and the corresponding cancellation fees will be charged according to the above mentioned terms. Should the actual costs exceed the amount paid for the reservation, the Agency reserves the right to charge the actual costs incurred and will send an invoice to the Traveler which he will be obligated to  pay within 14 days of receipt thereof.

The Agency is not obligated or responsible for reimbursing the Traveler for the cost of his/her travel documents or visas relating to the reservations cancelled by the Traveler.

10. Travel insurance

The cost of the trip does not include the travel insurance “package”: insurance against accidents and illnesses that may occur during the trip, damage or loss of luggage or voluntary health insurance. Should the Traveler request additional insurance, arrangements can be made directly with the insurance company or at the Agency itself wherein the Agency acts only as a mediator. Please read the insurance Terms and Conditions carefully before purchase.

The cost of the trip does not include cancellation insurance. Should the Traveler, during the reservation process suspect that due to certain reasons he might cancel his trip the agency recommends purchase of cancellation insurance. Cancellation insurance cannot be paid for after the reservation has been made, only during the booking process.

Should the Traveler not have cancellation insurance and is unable to travel the Agency reserves the right to refund the Traveler according to the cancellation terms listed in Article 9 of this Agreement. In the event of a reservation cancellation, visa application costs and other travel document costs are non-refundable even if the Traveler has cancellation insurance. If the Traveler has a cancellation insurance policy, the Traveler must file all claims with the insurance company which issued the policy, while the Agency is obligated to provide all necessary documentation relating to the claim and the reservation in question. All other insurance terms and conditions are enclosed with the insurance policy and the Agency recommends that Travelers read them more carefully.

11. Luggage/baggage

Each Traveler is responsible for lost, damaged and/or stolen property left unsupervised. The Agency is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen luggage, nor for stolen luggage or valuables kept in the accommodation unit (renting a safe if possible or buying an insurance package, which would include luggage insurance is recommended). Lost or stolen luggage is to be reported to the accommodation service provider or to the relevant police station.

12. The Agency’s right to changes and cancellations

The Agency 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 Agency 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 Agency 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 Agency cancels a reservation, the Traveler is not entitled to any compensation from the Agency and the Agency is only obligated to refund the amount paid to the Agency’s account. If an adequate replacement unit is not available on the day of the commencement of the service, the Agency will make an effort to provide the Traveler with information on possible alternative arrangements which are not a part of the Agency’s offer and will refund the Traveler with the full amount paid for the reservation.

13. Handling/filing 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 Agency about the inadequate service and file a complaint on the day of his/her arrival at the location to the service provider and to inform the Agency office by email at info@golden-leaf-travel.com or by phone at +385 (0)21 542 059 (within customer service working hours). The Traveler is obligated to cooperate with the Agency 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 agency a chance to resolve the issue, correct the cause of the discontent, or find another 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.

Should the Traveler accept the proposed solution which corresponds with the service rendered on the spot, the Agency 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 agency by e-mail at info@goldenleafproperties.com or by post mail no later than 7 days following the return from his/her trip. The Agency shall only take into consideration fully documented complaints which are received within the 7-day deadline.

The agency is obligated to make a written solution to the complaint within 14 days of receipt of the written complaint. The agency can postpone the deadline in order to collect the evidence and check the claim quotes with the service provider but not for more than 14 days. The agency will take into consideration only those claims whose cause could not be resolved on the spot.

Until a decision has been made by the Agency, in other words for the duration of the 14/28 days after the complaint has been filed, the Traveler relinquishes the right to involve a third party. The highest amount of compensation per complaint can amount to the complaint portion of the service and cannot encompass the used portion of the service or the total amount of the service. The law of tourism excludes the Traveler’s right to be compensated for ideal damages.

The Agency 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 LAST MINUTE deal, then he accepts all risks of such travel. These journeys include uncertainty of facts upon which the agency cannot influence, and the Traveler primarily due to the price accepted such a trip and therefore has no right of complaint to the agency.

14. Personal information security

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 inter-communication. The Agency is under obligation that the personal information of 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 Agency.

15. Note

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

16. Court jurisdiction

The Traveler and the Agency 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 Split Court jurisdiction, under the authority of the laws of the Republic of Croatia.