These
sales conditions are stated to enable the client to
understand his rights and obligations in conclusion
of a contract between the said client and Oxygène
Ski School, concerning the sale of ski tuition and/or
ski equipment rental.
These conditions are given to the consumer to ensure
the objectives of the information held by Article
96 of the decree 94-490 of 15 June 1994.
I
- Cost
Our prices include taxes and are calculated in Euros
at the time of closure of contract. Prices may change
without prior notice in case of an increase imposed
by our suppliers or an economic crisis. Our services
are proposed for a predetermined period of time according
to the terms of your reservation.
II
- Inscription – Reservation
Thirty per cent of the total amount will be paid ahead
as a deposit, on confirmation of the reservation.
The balance will be due thirty days prior to arrival,
at the latest. If the reservation is made less than
thirty days before arrival, the total amount will
be due on confirmation. In case of unsettled balances
within the required thirty days, OXYGENE reserves
the right to offer the reserved spaces for sale to
other clients, retaining the full deposit amount.
Full settlement will be required as per agreement
on confirmation of the booking. The reservation is
deemed definite on reception of the deposit. Should
the client not comply to the regulation above, he
will be considered in breach of contract.
III
- Cancellation
Cancellations will be accepted by post, e-mail, fax
or telephone up to one week prior to arrival and is
due a full refund of the balance paid, 30% [deposit]
retained by Oxygène for administration costs.
For cancellations made within less than 7 days of
the starting date, Oxygène reserves the right
to retain the payment in full. Cancellation of pre-booked
lessons (reserved prior to arrival) will not be accepted
after the client’s arrival in the resort.
IV
- Responsibilities
For the duration of your stay, Oxygène uses
the services of various suppliers. We should not be
confused with the afore-said, whom, in each case,
with respect to the client, stands responsible for
their own activities under the legislation of their
particular enterprise. In this regard, Oxygène
can not be held responsible and the client cannot
claim indemnity for any time changes due to our partners
or due to natural forces.
Services unclaimed, at the fault of the client, for
what ever reason, does not qualify for re-imbursement.
VI
- Sundries
The client should present himself on the date and
within the time period specified on confirmation.
Unclaimed services due to late arrival do not qualify
for reimbursement.
Time spent on ski lifts does not justify a reduction
in price neither a prolonged lesson, unless the fault
is directly due to a voluntary act on Oxygène’s
part.
Any difficulties/queries which might come of this
present contract will be handed to the exclusive competence
of the Court of Summary Jurisdiction in CHAMBERY (Savoie).
VII
- Insurance
Persons in ski tuition with Oxygène are not
covered by the ski school’s professional insurance.
Each client should insure himself against the inherent
risks of this type of sporting activity.