Downtime Vacation Rentals Rental Agreement
Terms and the letter agreement above between Downtime 850, LLC, a Florida limited
liability company d/b/a Downtime Vacation Rentals (“Downtime Vacation Rentals,” “we,” or “our”) and the
individual signing the letter above, submitting payment and all occupants of the Premises during the stay (hereinafter
jointly and severally referred to as “Guest” or “you” or “your”), constitute the entire understanding and agreement
(the “Agreement”) between the parties with respect to your rental of the Premises. If there is a conflict between these
Standard Rental Terms and the remainder of the Agreement, these Standard Rental Terms will govern, unless
otherwise clearly stated.
1. Check-In / Check-Out Times. Check-in begins
at 4:00 PM (CST), and we will use our best efforts to
have the Premises ready for you at such time. In rare
instances, check-in to the Premises may be
unavoidably delayed due to unexpected maintenance
and/or housekeeping issues. You are not allowed to
enter the Premises until all housekeeping and
inspections have been completed, and housekeepers
are not authorized to grant access to the Premises.
Check-out time is 10:00AM (CST). Late check-outs
require additional staffing and will be subject to an
additional fee of $100 per hour beyond 10:00AM.
Refunds are not given for late arrivals or early
departures.
2. Reservation Deposit. A reservation deposit
equal to 50% of the total booking charges is due at the
time of reservation along with full payment for CSA
Travel Protection unless declined. The reservation
deposit will be applied towards the total booking
charges due. This is not a damage deposit.
3. Payment of Total Booking Charges. The
balance of the total booking charges are due 60 days
prior to your Check-In Date and will be charged to the
credit card on file unless other arrangements have been
made. Failure to pay the balance of the total booking
charges in full when due shall result in cancellation of
the reservation.
4. Travel Protection Insurance. Travel insurance
for your stay is available at an additional cost through
CSA Travel Protection. In case of certain unforeseen
events, this insurance may provide for reimbursement
of unused, non-refundable pre-paid trip costs. If your
total booking charges include a separate line item for
Travel Insurance, you have purchased CSA Travel
Protection insurance through Downtime Vacation
Rentals and Downtime Vacation Rentals will remit
these funds directly to CSA Travel Protection on your
behalf. If your total booking charges do not include a
separate line item for Travel Insurance, you have not
purchased CSA Travel Protection insurance through
Downtime Vacation Rentals and you are not covered.
Please see your letter agreement for additional details.
5. Cancellations and Changes. Reservations may
only be cancelled by notifying us in writing at least 60
days prior to your Check-In Date (“Cancellation
Period”). In such instances, your reservation deposit
will be refunded less all administrative fees and
charges. If you cancel a stay or a portion of a stay after
the Cancellation Period, you will be responsible for the
full amount of the total booking charges with no
refund. This loss may be avoided if you purchased a
separate CSA Travel Protection Policy and the reason
for cancellation is covered under CSA’s terms and
conditions. No discount to the total booking charges
nor any refunds will be given for any adjustments or
changes to your reservation after the Cancellation
Period for any reason, including late arrivals, early
departures, inclement weather, maintenance and/or
housekeeping issues, failure, outages or noise.
6. Damage and Maintenance Program Fee. Your
total booking charges includes a non-refundable
damage and maintenance program fee that relieves
you of the cost for unintentional and incidental
damage to the Premises and its contents, not to exceed
the amount of coverage of $2,000 reported prior to
Check-Out. The full terms of the damage and
maintenance program fee, including when it does and
does not apply, are set forth on Schedule A-1.
7. Premises Selections. We will reserve the
specific Premises you have selected at the time of your
reservation upon the receipt of your reservation
deposit and this Agreement signed by all parties
paying for the reservation. However, we reserve the
right to change your selected property at any time if
the selected property becomes unavailable for your
stay due to maintenance, removal of the Premises from
our rental program, other changes or decisions of the
owner of the Premises (the “Owner”), decrease in the
maximum occupancy of the Premises, or other issues
that may render the Premises unsuitable for rental.
Should this occur to your confirmed reservation, we
will make reasonable efforts to move you to an
available comparable property, with such alternative
property being within our sole discretion, or at your
election, refund any amounts you have paid towards
the reservation. You understand and agree that your
remedy in such a situation is limited to similar
accommodations or a full refund and that Downtime
Vacation Rentals is not responsible for any direct or
indirect costs, expenses, fees or consequential
damages resulting from the unavailability of a specific
property.
8. Preferences; Conditions; Furnishings. The
Premises is individually owned and furnished to the
Owner’s taste and preferences, including placement of
items, furnishings and mattress comfort level.
Inventories and furnishings are subject to change
without notice. We do not give refunds or rate
adjustments if the Premises do not meet your
preferences or expectations upon arrival. We are not
responsible for errors on our website or brochure, for
changes to inventories or furnishings made by the
Owner, or for any conditions beyond our control upon
arrival. Mid-stay relocations are not permitted except
in instances where the Premises becomes unsuitable
for rental. If the Premises has a bunk bed, you are
advised to supervise children in the use of the bunk
bed, including the use of any ladder to access the bunk
bed. You are not permitted to play on the bunk bed or
ladder, to use a chair or any other object to access the
bunk bed, or to attach any foreign objects, such as
towels, ropes or belts, to the bunk bed or ladder. You
should contact us immediately if the bunk bed or
ladder are damaged or broken. Your use of the bunk
bed, including the ladder to access the bunk bed, is
entirely at your own risk.
9. Rate Adjustments After Booking. Specials and
promotional offers may be offered by Downtime
Vacation Rentals from time to time. All specials and
promotional offers apply to new bookings only and not
to existing reservations and are available for a limited
period of time. In very rare instances, a rental rate may
be misquoted at the time of booking due to human
and/or computer error. Should this occur to your
confirmed reservation, we will make reasonable
efforts to move you to an available property with a
similar rental rate to your original reservation, with
such alternative property being within our sole
discretion, or at your election, refund any amounts you
have paid towards the reservation. You understand
and agree that your remedy in such a situation is
limited to alternative accommodations or a full refund
and that Downtime Vacation Rentals is not responsible
for any direct or indirect costs, expenses, fees or
consequential damages resulting from the misquoted
rental rate.
10. Pet Policy. Pets are not permitted at the Premises
unless otherwise specifically noted on the reservation
letter and a separate pet-friendly property charge is
included in your total booking charges. Guests who
violate this policy by bringing a pet to a non-pet
friendly property will be charged an additional $1,000,
plus the expense of any cleaning we deem necessary,
in our sole discretion. Violations may also result in
immediate eviction and forfeiture of total booking
charges. Notwithstanding this provision, Downtime
Vacation Rentals is committed to providing
reasonable accommodation to protect the rights of
guests with disabilities to bring a “service animal” (as
defined by Florida and federal law) under the terms of
The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title II of
the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need a
service animal who has been trained to do work or
perform tasks for a disability, you should request a
reasonable accommodation, in writing from
Downtime Vacation Rentals at the time of your
reservation. The request should state that you have a
disability and provide the specific work or task that the
service animal has been trained to perform. You need
not disclose the details of your disability nor provide a
detailed medical history. You will be responsible for
any damages caused by a service animal, including
any additional cleaning fees required at the end of the
stay to prepare the Premises for incoming guests.
Emotional support animals are only permitted in
Downtime Vacation Rentals properties that permit
pets.
11. No Smoking. Smoking is not permitted at the
Premises. Guests who violate this policy will be
charged an additional $1,000, plus the expense of any
cleaning we deem necessary in our sole
discretion. Violations may also result in immediate
eviction and forfeiture of all total booking charges.
12. Maximum Occupancy; Events. The maximum
number of guests for the Premises is based on the
Premises’ ability to comfortably and safely house our
guests and local ordinances. If the number of
individuals on the Premises at any time during your
stay exceeds the maximum occupancy for the
Premises, you may be subject to immediate eviction
and forfeiture of total booking charges.
If you desire to hold any gathering during your stay
which will cause the number of individuals on the
Premises to temporarily exceed the maximum
occupancy and/or which requires third-party services
(i.e., caterers, tent rentals or chair rentals) (an
“Event”), you should let us know at the time of
booking of your reservation. No Events are permitted
at the Premises without obtaining our prior approval
and payment of additional fees, which fees vary based
on the Premises and must be paid prior to holding any
approved event on the Premises. Some properties
and/or communities prohibit events of any kind, and
even if permitted, each Event shall be subject to our
prior approval, which may be withheld in our sole
discretion.
13. Age Requirements. All Downtime Vacation
Rentals accommodations are family rentals. The
individual signing this Agreement must be at least 25
years old and be staying in the Premises at all times.
The Premises will not be rented to vacationing
students or young adults under the age of 25
unaccompanied by a responsible parent or guardian at
a ratio of four (4) young adults (ages 15 – 25) to one
(1) adult over the age of 25 staying in the Premises at
all times. For reservations in March or April, it is
required that one parent or guardian over the age of 25
be present and staying in the Premises at all times for
every three (3) young adult guests (ages 15 – 25).
Proof of age is required by all guests and the Premises
are subject to inspection upon your arrival and during
your stay to ensure compliance. Guests who violate
this policy will be immediately evicted and forfeit total
booking charges.
14. Falsified Reservations. Reservations made
under false pretense are null and void and check-in
will not be allowed or if discovered during the stay,
guests will be subject to immediate eviction and
forfeiture of total booking charges. This policy
includes reservations made by parents or guardians
who do not check in and/or who leave the Premises at
any time during the length of the stay.
15. Multi-Party Occupancy. If your reservation
contemplates that more than one guest will stay at the
Premises, you understand that the individual signing
this Agreement remains financially responsible for the
total booking charges, subject to Section 5
(Cancellations and Changes), even if one or more of
the intended guest(s) cancel or do not pay their share
of any charges agreed upon between the guests. You
understand that each party signing this Agreement
and/or otherwise paying any portion of the total
booking charges and each guest occupying the
Premises during your stay are required to be in
compliance with all terms and conditions of this
Agreement at all times and are jointly and severally
liable for any and all damages which may be caused
during a stay. You understand that this means you are
agreeing to be financially responsible for the full
amount of any and all damages that may be caused by
any person occupying the Premises during your stay,
regardless of whether your personal acts or omissions
caused any such damages. You expressly agree to
provide each occupant of the Premises with a copy of
this Agreement prior to Check-In.
16. Entry by Downtime Vacation Rentals.
Downtime Vacation Rentals or its agents may enter
the Premises in case of an emergency, to make any
repairs, alterations or improvements, to supply
services, to show the Premises to prospective
purchasers, renters or contractors, or upon reasonable
suspicion that you have breached any of your
obligations hereunder. We will try to provide at least
3 hours advance notice of intent to enter the Premises
except in the case of an emergency, provided, that
failure to provide advance notice of intent to enter the
Premises shall not affect our ability to enter for the
reasons set forth above.
17. Housekeeping. The Premises will be cleaned to
our quality standards prior to your arrival and after
your departure. You will be responsible for the
cleaning of the Premises during your stay and for
leaving the Premises in good condition at checkout.
We respectfully request that you remember that
you are staying in someone’s home during your
vacation; please treat it with the care you would your
own. If the Premises are found abnormally dirty at
check-out, you authorize Downtime Vacation Rentals
to charge the credit card on file for the amount required
to perform a deep cleaning of the Premises without
further approval from you. All stays will be subject to
a standard departure clean, the cost of which is already
included in your total booking charges. Additional
cleanings can be arranged during your stay for an
additional fee.
18. Beach & Pool Towels. Please bring your own
beach and/or pool towels as we do not permit bath
towels or linens to be taken from the Premises.
19. Amenities. Downtime Vacation Rentals provides
the Premises with a complimentary basic starter set of
amenities for both the kitchen and bath. You are
responsible for the purchase of any additional items
you may require during your stay.
20. Maintenance. During your stay, promptly report
any maintenance problems to us on our 24-hour
emergency line. While we will do our best to promptly
address any maintenance problems that are reported to
us, we will not give any refunds or rate adjustments for
maintenance failures, including any disruptions or
failures related to the supply of electricity, water, pool
systems, air conditioning, telephone, television or
cable service, appliances, wi-fi, windows, doors, etc.,
regardless of whether such issues were reported to us.
21. Damage Policy. You are responsible for the
Premises, its contents, and yourself and your guests
during occupancy. You must lock windows and doors
securely when not in the Premises. We are not
responsible for any acts of theft or vandalism, or other
damages to any personal property or for personal items
you leave in the Premises at departure. Rearranging
the furniture or removing any items from the Premises
is strictly prohibited. After check-out, we will inspect
the Premises for damage, rearranged furniture,
missing items, and abnormally dirty appearance. If we
determine, in our sole discretion, that damage has
occurred, items are missing, or the Premises are
abnormally dirty, we will repair the damage, replace
the missing items, and/or perform a deep clean of the
Premises at your expense. By signing this Agreement,
you accept responsibility for any such damages and
authorize Downtime Vacation Rentals to charge the
credit card on file to reimburse us in full for any
expenses related to such damages without any further
approval from you.
22. Hurricanes and Severe Weather. We do not
issue refunds for cancellations or shortened stays due
to actual or anticipated hurricanes, tropical storms,
other inclement weather or Acts of God under any
circumstances. We recommend all guests purchase
travel protection insurance from CSA as noted in the
above section. Guests covered by CSA Travel
Protection may be entitled to a refund or partial refund
in the event that the National Hurricane Center and our
local governing officials issue a “Mandatory
Evacuation” order for the location of the Premises,
provided that you have purchased coverage before the
storm was named. Any such refunds shall be subject
to the terms, conditions and restrictions of the CSA
Travel Protection policy. Details about the coverage
can be obtained by reviewing the certificate of
insurance on their website at
www.vacationrentalinsurance.com/330CERT or by
calling CSA at 866.999.4018.
23. Interference with Stay. We are not liable for any
disturbance or interruption that may occur during your
stay that is outside of our reasonable control, including
noises, disturbances or facility closures, whether due
to construction, neighbors, events or other
circumstances beyond our reasonable control. You are
not entitled to a refund relating to any such
disturbances or interference nor to be moved to
another property. With respect to construction, the
rules regarding acceptable noise levels, start and
finishing times, and other restrictions relating to any
such construction are governed by local ordinances
and/or community specific rules and regulations and
are beyond our control. However, we will use our best
efforts to notify the appropriate parties and request
appropriate remedial action be taken if we receive
notice that the construction at issue may be in violation
of any such regulations or ordinances.
24. Compliance with Laws, Rules and
Regulations. You shall abide by and observe all
applicable federal, state and local laws during your
stay, as well as any rules and regulations governing the
use of the Premises and the neighborhood you are
occupying. These rules apply to both owners and
guests, and failure to comply will result in eviction and
forfeiture of total booking charges. IF YOU OR
OTHER OCCUPANTS (I) FAIL TO STRICTLY
ABIDE BY THE LAWS OF THE UNITED
STATES, THE STATE OF FLORIDA, LOCAL
LAWS AND/OR NEIGHBORHOOD RULES
AND REGULATIONS, OR OTHERWISE FAIL
TO STRICTLY ABIDE BY THE TERMS OF
THIS AGREEMENT, (II) CAUSE DAMAGE TO
THE PREMISES OR ANY SURROUNDING
AREA, OR (III) ENGAGE IN ANY OTHER
ACT(S) WHICH INTERFERE WITH OTHERS’
RIGHTS TO QUIET ENJOYMENT OF THEIR
PREMISES, YOU SHALL BE SUBJECT TO
IMMEDIATE EVICTION FROM THE
PREMISES WITHOUT ANY REFUND OF
TOTAL BOOKING CHARGES AND SUBJECT
TO LIABILITY FOR ADDITIONAL CHARGES
FOR DAMAGES INCURRED. ALL SUCH
DECISIONS SHALL BE IN THE SOLE
DISCRETION OF DOWNTIME VACATION
RENTALS.
25. Indemnification of Downtime Vacation
Rentals. You and all occupants shall, jointly and
severally, defend, indemnify and hold Downtime 850,
LLC d/b/a Downtime Vacation Rentals (including its
members, managers, officers, employees,
subcontractors, agents and representatives) and the
Owner (the “Downtime Vacation Rentals Parties”),
harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, losses,
costs and expenses (including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of suit) incurred
by the Downtime Vacation Rentals Parties related to,
as a result of or arising from your stay, your
transportation to the Premises, and/or your or any
occupant’s actions, including any negligent acts or
omissions, willful misconduct, or violations of laws or
any obligations in this Agreement, except to the extent
such claims, demands and actions arise from the gross
negligence or willful misconduct of the Downtime
Vacation Rentals Parties.
26. Limitation of Liability. YOU UNDERSTAND
AND AGREE THAT NO DOWNTIME VACATION
RENTALS PARTY ASSUMES ANY LIABILITY
FOR LOSS, DAMAGE, CLAIM OR INJURY TO
PERSONS OR THEIR PERSONAL PROPERTY
WHILE ON THE PREMISES OR DURING
TRANSPORTATION TO THE PREMISES, NOR
FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE, DAMAGE, CLAIM,
LOSS OR INJURY ARISING FROM OR RELATED
TO ANY MAINTENANCE OR APPLIANCE
FAILURES, TEMPORARY DEFECTS OR
STOPPAGE IN SUPPLY OF WATER, GAS, CABLE
SERVICE, ELECTRICITY, INTERNET SERVICE
OR PLUMBING; CHANGES TO RENTAL
ASSIGNMENTS; WEBSITE OR BROCHURE
ERRORS; WEATHER CONDITIONS; NATURAL
DISASTERS; ACTS OF GOD; THIRD PARTY
SERVICES OR PRODUCTS; OR OTHER
REASONS BEYOND THEIR CONTROL.
27. Release of the Downtime Vacation Rentals. In
addition to the other specific releases set forth in this
Agreement and its addendum, you, for yourself, your
heirs, assignors, executors, and administrators, and on
behalf of each occupant of the Premises, and such
occupants’ heirs, assignors, executors and
administrators (each a “Guest Releasing Party”),
fully release and discharge the Downtime Vacation
Rentals Parties from any and all liabilities, claims,
demands, and causes of action which any Guest
Releasing Party has or may have in the future by
reason of any injury, loss or damage by whatever
nature which has or have occurred, or may occur to
any Guest Releasing Party during the stay as a result,
or in connection with the occupancy of the Premises,
including your use of any ladder to access a bunk bed,
or in use of any item provided during your stay,
including bikes, golf carts or other recreational items,
or in transit to the Premises, including any claims,
damages, costs or causes of action due to the
negligence, breach of contract or wrongful conduct of
any Downtime Vacation Rentals Party, and agree not
to sue and to hold the Downtime Vacation Rentals
Parties free and harmless of any claim or suit arising
there from.
BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, YOU
UNDERSTAND, INTEND AND DESIRE TO
RELEASE, ON BEHALF OF EACH GUEST
RELEASING PARTY, THE DOWNTIME
VACATION RENTALS PARTIES FROM ANY
AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING FROM OR
RELATED TO THE OCCUPANCY OF THE
PREMISES OR TRANSPORTATION TO OR
FROM THE PREMISES TO THE FULLEST
EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF FLORIDA.
28. Non-Disparagement. You agree and covenant
that neither you nor any Guest Releasing Party will at
any time make, publish or communicate to any person
or in any public forum (including review sites and
social media) any defamatory or disparaging remarks,
comments or statements concerning or maliciously
false statements about the Premises, any Downtime
Vacation Rentals Party or our business which could
reasonably be expected to adversely affect the
Premises or any Downtime Vacation Rentals Party’s
business or reputation.
29. Elevators. If the Premises has a private
residential elevator and you have been permitted use
of such elevator by Downtime Vacation Rentals
during your stay, you understand and agree as follows:
(a) children are not permitted to use the elevator under
any circumstances unless accompanied by an adult; (b)
the Downtime Vacation Rentals Parties are not
responsible for any malfunction or equipment failure
of such elevator; and (c) you shall be fully responsible
for any damage to or malfunction of the elevator that
occurs during your stay due to misuse or abuse of the
equipment as provided in Section 21 (Damage Policy).
30. Recreational Items. If the Premises provides
complementary golf cart(s), bicycles, beach chairs or
other recreational items (collectively, “Recreational
Items”), you further agree to the express terms,
conditions and waivers set forth in Schedule A-2
(“Recreational Items Waiver and Damage
Addendum”).
31. Third-Party Service Providers. As a
convenience, we may recommend or make available
to you the services or products of third parties during
your stay, including concierge, equipment and event
providers. You understand that we make no express
or implied representation or warranty regarding any of
such services or products, either oral or written,
whether arising by law or otherwise, all of which are
expressly disclaimed, and that we do not assume any
liability whatsoever for such services or products.
32. Swimming Pool and Spa Usage. If the Premises
has a private pool, spa or sauna, you further agree to
the express terms, conditions and waivers set forth in
Schedule A-3 (“Pool Facilities Addendum”).
33. Use of Personal Data and Private Information;
Expectation of Privacy. Your privacy—and the
protection of your private information, such as your
email address, credit card information, physical
address, and name—is important to us. We will only
use your financial information (including your credit
card information on file) as necessary to process
payment for booking charges and other authorized fees
and damages in accordance with this Agreement. We
will only use your other private information that we
may collect to (i) fulfill, offer, or further develop (or
improve) our products, services, and offers or those of
our affiliates, (ii) communicate with you or our
applicable employees, agents, and third-party service
providers, and (iii) provide you information about new
and existing products, services, and offers that may
interest you related to Downtime Vacation Rentals or
our affiliates. Additionally, we may also collect
“cookies” (small files that contain unique identifiers
that allow our computers to identify your web browser,
though not you specifically, each time you visit our
website) and anonymous information about you, such
as how long you stayed on the website, the name of
your internet service provider, and the portions of our
website you viewed. Any cookies or anonymous
information we collect will only be used to improve
functionality of our website, or for research and
analytical purposes (though no personal information
about you will be included for research and analytical
purposes). Your personal information will not be
shared or sold to third parties for the purpose of their
telemarketing or selling their products or services,
unless you otherwise consent to such disclosure or
sale.
While utilizing our website, or any internet access
made available during your stay at one of our
locations, you agree not to engage in any activity that
violates any federal or state privacy, copyright, or
criminal law, or that could be considered malicious or
unethical. If you become aware of such activity by
yourself, or by another, you must immediately notify
us. Likewise, you agree not to share or disclose any
password created by you, or made available to you,
related to internet access or our website.
Despite our continual and evolving efforts to maintain
appropriate protections, we cannot guarantee the
security of your private information. Accordingly, you
acknowledge and agree that we make no such
guarantee. You recognize and accept that we have no
control over the unauthorized interception or breach of
any communications or data once it has been sent or
has been subject to unauthorized access,
notwithstanding all reasonable security measures
employed by us or our third-party vendors. You
consent to our use of these electronic devices and
applications and submission of confidential client
information to third-party service providers for your
reservation. Similarly, our website may provide links
to other websites or resources, of which we have no
control over. We are not responsible for the
availability of such external websites or resources, and
we do not endorse and are not responsible or liable for
any content, advertising, products, or other materials
on or available from such websites or resources. You
further acknowledge and agree that we shall not be
responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any
damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in
connection with use of or reliance on any such content,
goods or services available on or through any such
website or resource.
The Premises may be equipped with cameras or other
video surveillance or recording devices that monitor
the exterior of the Premises, including the Pool
Facilities. You should have no expectation of privacy
when in the exterior areas of the Premises, and you
hereby consent to such recording for all purposes,
including ensuring your compliance with this
Agreement.
34. Binding Contract. You understand this
Agreement is binding upon each signatory and each
occupant of the Premises during the stay, whether or
not each such occupant has executed this Agreement,
and that your occupancy of the Premises is expressly
conditioned upon your agreement to each of the terms
and conditions of this Agreement.
35. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be
deemed to have been made and entered into in the
State of Florida, and will in all respects be governed
by, construed under, and enforced and interpreted in
accordance with the laws of the State of Florida,
excluding its principles of conflicts of laws.
36. Venue, Jurisdiction, and Attorneys’ Fees. The
exclusive venue for any civil action related to this
agreement or the course of dealings between the
parties is the courts sitting in Walton County,
Florida. The parties hereby submit to the personal
jurisdiction of all the courts in the previous sentence
and agree not to challenge such jurisdiction. In any
action, suit, or proceeding to enforce or interpret the
terms of the Agreement or to collect any amount due
hereunder, the prevailing party shall be entitled to
reimbursement for all costs and expenses reasonably
incurred in enforcing, defending or interpreting its
rights hereunder, including, but not limited to, all
attorneys’ fees and the costs expended in determining
entitlement to and amount of such fees.
37. Waiver of Jury Trial. BY ENTERING INTO
THIS AGREEMENT, THE PARTIES
KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVE THE
RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AS TO ANY CLAIMS
A PARTY MAY CLAIM TO HAVE AGAINST THE
OTHER WHICH ARISES OUT OF THIS
AGREEMENT OR THE COURSE OF DEALINGS
BETWEEN THE PARTIES.
38. Force Majeure. Notwithstanding any other
provision of this Agreement, no party to the
Agreement shall be deemed in default or breach of this
Agreement or liable for any loss or damages or for any
delay or failure in performance (except for the
payment of money) due to any cause beyond the
reasonable control of, and without fault or negligence
by, such party.
39. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes
the entire agreement between the parties and
supersedes any prior understanding, marketing or
agreement among them respecting the subject matter
hereof. There are no representations, arrangements,
understandings or agreements, oral or written, relating
to the subject matter of this Agreement, except those
fully expressed herein. No waiver of any provision
hereof shall be valid or binding on the parties hereto,
unless such waiver is in writing and signed by or on
behalf of the parties hereto, and no waiver on one
occasion shall be deemed to be a waiver of the same
or any other provision hereof in the future.
40. Severability. If any term or provision of this
Agreement is held illegal, invalid or unenforceable,
such illegality, invalidity or unenforceability shall not
affect the legality, validity or enforceability of the
remainder of this Agreement. Upon such
determination that any term or other provision is
illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the parties hereto
shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement
so as to effect the original intent of the parties as
closely as possible in a mutually acceptable manner in
order that the covenants, obligations and agreements
of the parties contemplated hereby be enforced as
originally contemplated to the greatest extent possible.
41. Remedies Cumulative. The rights and remedies
under this Agreement are cumulative and are in
addition to and not in substitution for any other rights
and remedies available at law or in equity or otherwise.
42. Binding; No Assignment. All of the terms,
covenants and conditions of this Agreement shall be
binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties
hereto and their respective heirs, legal representatives,
successors and permitted assigns. You may not assign
this Agreement or sublet the Premises without our
written consent, and any attempted assignment or
sublet shall be null and void.
43. Headings; Interpretation. Section and other
headings contained in this Agreement are for reference
purposes only and are in no way intended to define,
interpret, describe or limit the scope, extent or intent
of this Agreement or any provision hereof. For
purposes of this Agreement, the words “include,”
“includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be
followed by the words “without limitation.” This
Agreement shall be construed without regard to any
presumption or rule requiring construction or
interpretation against the party drafting an instrument
or causing any instrument to be drafted. The Schedules
referred to herein shall be construed with, and as an
integral part of, this Agreement to the same extent as
if they were set forth verbatim herein.
Schedule A-1 (Damage and Maintenance Program Addendum)
Schedule A-1
Damage and Maintenance Program Fee
(NON-INSURED PRODUCT)
A non-refundable Damage and Maintenance Program Fee is required for all reservations and is included in
your total booking charges. The Damage and Maintenance Program Fee is not insurance and does not substitute for
your responsibility to leave the Premises in appropriate condition or to act as a responsible renter. We also require a
valid Visa, Master Card, Discover or American Express number on file in addition to the Damage and Maintenance
Program Fee. The Damage and Maintenance Program Fee is a non-refundable, one-time fee per reservation that
relieves the guest of the cost for unintentional and incidental damage to the Premises and its contents reported prior
to Check-Out, not to exceed the amount of coverage of $2,000 (“Damage Limit Amount”), subject to the terms of
this Addendum.
You are responsible for any damages or losses in excess of the Damage Limit Amount as well as any damages
or losses excluded per the terms herein, and you hereby accept responsibility for any such damages or losses and
authorize Downtime Vacation Rentals to charge the credit card on file to reimburse us in full for any expenses related
to such damages or losses without any further approval from you.
The Damage and Maintenance Program Fee does not cover damages or losses during your stay related to the
following:
• Intentional acts or omissions, abuse, neglect or damage by you or any other occupant;
• Misconduct;
• Negligence (this includes any damages or losses to the Premises caused by acts or omissions that could have
been foreseen by a reasonable person);
• Theft as a result of your failure to lock or secure the Premises or property or without a valid police report;
• Damage resulting from motorized vehicles, watercraft or other Recreational Items operated by you or any
occupant;
• Unauthorized entry into the Owner’s supply closet;
• Damages, including additional cleaning costs, caused by an animal allowed on the Premises, including
unauthorized pets or service animals;
• Extensive cleaning required at Check-Out;
• Smoking on the Premises;
• Exceeding occupancy limits or parking limits,
• Any breach of any of the terms of this Agreement, including any fines imposed on Downtime Vacation
Rentals by the city, county, state or homeowners or condominium association as the result of violation of any
law, ordinance, rule or regulation or any fines or costs levied against guest or visitors of guest;
• Loss or damage to any Recreational Item, Pool Facilities’ or Pool Facilities’ equipment, including heating
equipment, pool alarms or gates;
• Loss or damage in excess of the Damage Limit Amount;
• Loss or damage to any of your personal property or that of any other occupant; and
• Any damages which you do not report prior to Check-Out. UNREPORTED DAMAGES ARE ASSUMED
TO BE DUE TO MISCONDUCT OR NEGLIENCE AND THEREFORE WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE.
The owner of the Premises remains responsible for (a) damages that constitute normal wear and tear reported
to us within 48-hours of Check-In; (b) damages resulting from acts of God, including but not limited to acts resulting
in fire, flood or other natural disasters; (c) damages or losses to the Premises which are unrelated to your actions or
those of any other occupant; and (d) theft documented by a valid police report that occurs despite your reasonable
efforts to secure the Premises and related items.
When you provide immediate notice to us prior to Check-Out of accidental or inadvertent damage to the
Premises, we will investigate the damage to determine whether the damage appears to have been caused by accidental
or inadvertent actions and to determine the nature and extent of the damages and the necessity for and costs of the
repairs or replacements. Such determination will be made in our sole and absolute discretion. We will notify any
damages or necessity for repairs or replacements and immediately charge the card on file as authorized above.
Schedule A-2 (Recreational Items Addendum)
Schedule A-2
Recreational Items Waiver and Damage Addendum
Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Express Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement
In consideration for receiving access and/or permission to use any Recreational Item at the Premises or
otherwise made available to you as an amenity in connection with your rental of the Premises, you (including minor
children, any members of your household, or anyone who makes use of any of the Recreational Items, and together
with you, each collectively and individually referred to herein as a “User” or “Users”) hereby agree to abide by the
following terms and conditions:
1. Users shall obey all federal, state and local laws and any applicable community rules and
regulations.
2. Only licensed and insured Users over eighteen (18) years of age may operate any golf cart and each
such User must provide proof of insurance to us prior to Check-In.
3. No person using a Recreational Item shall be under the influence of drugs or alcohol or have any
impairment which would affect his or her ability to operate a Recreational Item in a safe manner in compliance with
all federal, state and local laws and any applicable community rules and regulations.
4. Bicycle helmets and life jackets are recommended and available upon request from us. Any User
who declines to wear a helmet or life jacket while riding a bicycle or using a water-based Recreational Item does so
at his or her own risk. Each User understands that wearing protective gear, such as a helmet or life jacket, does not
eliminate the risks of using a Recreational Item and may not reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
5. Users are prohibited from carrying, pulling or towing a Recreational Item at any time. Users of
bicycles shall not add any kind of seat or modification to allow someone else to ride on the rear fender, and no one
shall ride on the handlebars at any time.
6. Any equipment failure shall be reported to us immediately.
7. Users shall not ride, park or store a Recreational Item outside of designated areas and shall properly
secure Recreational Items at all times. Golf carts may only be driven on streets within a community and may never
exit a gated subdivision.
8. Unless you are told by us otherwise in writing, the Recreational Items are not equipped with the
statutorily required lighting sufficient to allow riding in the dark. A golf cart may only be driven at night if it is
equipped with proper headlights and tail lights.
9. Users are responsible for any and all damages to any Recreational Item that occurs during the stay,
including theft or vandalism of any Recreational Item and other equipment, regardless of whether Users or someone
else is at fault for such damages. The Damage and Maintenance Program Fee does not cover any damages or losses
to Recreational Items. Users hereby jointly and severally accept responsibility for such damages or losses and
authorize us to charge the credit card on file to reimburse Downtime Vacation Rentals in full for any expenses related
to such damages or losses to Recreational Items without any further approval from you. Expenses may include paying
the reasonable (i) costs of repair and diminution in value, if any, or the full replacement value of such Recreational
Item and other equipment; and (ii) reasonable administrative, shipping, storage and other related fees. The decision
as to whether to repair or replace a damaged Recreational Item is in our sole discretion. Delay in recovery of damages,
including any dispute of any charges or damages, may result in additional charges due to increased down-time, storage
or other fees.
10. The Users agree to return the Recreational Items and equipment in the same condition as received,
except for ordinary wear and tear, at Check-Out.
Schedule A-2 (Recreational Items Addendum)
RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION
The Users acknowledge the inherent risks involved in using the Recreational Items and further agree that the use of
the Recreational Items SHALL BE AT THEIR OWN RISK. The Users understand that the use of a Recreational
Item has known and unknown risks, which could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death or damage or
injury to the undersigned, to property or to other persons, and that we cannot eliminate these risks. The Users
knowingly, intelligently and voluntarily assume all risks, including but not limited to any injury or damage that may
result including but not limited to colliding with one or more bicycles, motor vehicles, water vessels or objects of any
kind, falling off the Recreational Item, sudden flat tires or holes in the Recreational Items, potholes or water
obstructions, failing brakes and weather related risks. Having acknowledged these risks and other unforeseen risks,
Users desire to use the Recreational Items despite these risks and agree to assume the risk of injury or damage resulting
from the use of a Recreational Item and agree to release and indemnify the Downtime Vacation Rentals Parties as set
forth in the paragraphs below.
The Users hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue or bring any claim against, and agree to indemnify
and hold harmless, the Downtime Vacation Rentals Parties for any liability, claim and/or cause of action arising out
of or related to any loss, damage or injury, including death, that may be sustained by the Users or the members of their
household related to, arising out of or incident to the use of a Recreational Item or other equipment, including the
possession, use, operation or return of a Recreational Item or other equipment, whether or not caused by any Downtime
Vacation Rentals Parties’ negligent act or omission.
The Users have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage that he or she may cause or suffer while using the
Recreational Items or sufficient assets to self-insure the costs of any such injury or damage. Any insurance coverage
maintained by the Users, whether liability, casualty, personal or health, shall be the primary coverage in the event of
any loss, injury, death or damage to persons or property while using the Recreational Items.
The Users understand that we are not the manufacturer or supplier of the Recreational Items, and all Recreational
Items and other equipment are provided “AS-IS” without any warranty, either express or implied, including any
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Schedule A-3 (Pool Facilities Addendum)
Schedule A-3
Pool Facilities Addendum
Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Express Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement
In consideration for receiving access and/or permission to use any swimming pool, sauna, spa or hot tub (collectively
referred to herein as “Pool Facilities”) at the Premises or otherwise made available to you as an amenity in connection
with your rental of the Premises, you hereby agree to abide by the following terms and conditions:
1. YOU AND EACH OTHER OCCUPANT USE THE POOL FACILITIES AT YOUR OWN RISK.
No Downtime Vacation Rentals Party assumes any responsibility in the event of damage or bodily harm to you or any
other occupant.
2. You agree to be responsible for the day to day general safety conditions of the Pool Facilities,
including keeping the Pool Facilities clean of debris and trash, securing and keeping all gates and doors leading to the
Pool Facilities or the Pool Facilities’ area locked, and operating the Pool Facilities in a safe, responsible manner. Per
Florida Law, any home with a private pool is required to install pool alarms on all points of entry including windows
and doors, and Downtime Vacation Rentals is prohibited from disabling these alarms. These alarms are activated upon
opening of the door or window and can be turned off at the alarm box nearby to deactivate the sound temporarily (est.
10 seconds). Neither you nor any other occupant should disable, disarm or otherwise remove or compromise any Pool
Facility safety feature, including any barrier or exit alarm. All doors leading to the Pool Facilities or Pool Facilities’
area should be kept locked at all times. You should notify us immediately if any Pool Facilities’ safety feature is not
working properly during your stay.
3. Only you and other occupants are permitted in the Pool Facilities or Pool Facilities’ area. All policies
applying to the Premises include the Pool Facilities and Pool Facilities’ area, as well.
4. The maximum number of people in the Pool Facilities or Pool Facilities’ area should not exceed the
maximum sleeping capacity of the Premises at any time.
5. Children under the age of ten (10) regardless of swimming ability should be supervised at all times
by an adult when in or near the Pool Facilities or Pool Facilities’ area.
6. No diving is allowed. Always enter the Pool Facilities feet first.
7. No glass containers are permitted in the Pool Facilities or Pool Facilities’ area. Impaired individuals
should not enter the Pool Facilities or Pool Facilities’ area.
8. No riding equipment of any kind, including bicycles, skateboards, skates, roller blades or scooters,
is permitted in the Pool Facilities or Pool Facilities’ area.
9. Only single-person flotation devices are permitted in the Pool Facilities except for devices use to
aid individuals with handicap.
10. Rough-housing is not permitted in the Pool Facilities or Pool Facilities’ area. Running, pushing and
dunking are prohibited.
11. No pets are permitted in the Pool Facilities or Pool Facilities’ area.
12. Entry gates should be kept closed.
13. Acceptable swimming apparel must be worn in the Pool Facilities or Pool Facilities’ area. All
children not toilet trained must use swim diapers.
14. Pool Facilities hours are from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Schedule A-3 (Pool Facilities Addendum)
15. If the Premises have a pool heater, the pool temperature will be set to 85 degrees by us upon the
payment of additional fees during your stay. Do not tamper with any Pool Facilities’ equipment, including the heating
equipment. The pool heaters may be ineffective once outdoor temperatures drop below 50 degrees. Most spas are
incorporated into the pool and do not heat separately. Pool heating must be requested and paid for at least one (1)
week prior to arrival.
11. You are responsible for any and all damages to the Pool Facilities or Pool Facilities equipment
(including heating equipment, pool alarms and gates) that occurs during the stay, regardless of whether you or someone
else is at fault for such damages. This includes expenses for cleaning of the Pool Facilities if they are not kept clean
and clear of debris and any foreign substance, including alcoholic beverages, food, bodily fluids, and excess sand.
The Damage and Maintenance Program Fee does not cover any damages or losses to Pool Facilities or Pool Facilities
equipment. You hereby jointly and severally with the other occupants accept responsibility for such damages or losses
and authorize us to charge the credit card on file to reimburse Downtime Vacation Rentals in full for any expenses
related to such damages or losses to the Pool Facilities or Pool Facilities equipment without any further approval from
you.
RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION
You acknowledge the inherent risks involved in using the Pool Facilities and further agree that the use of the Pool
Facilities SHALL BE AT YOUR OWN RISK. You understand that the use of Pool Facilities has known and
unknown risks, which could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death or damage or injury to the
undersigned, to property or to other persons, and that we cannot eliminate these risks. You knowingly, intelligently
and voluntarily assume all risks, including but not limited to any injury or damage that may result including but not
limited to drowning, paralysis and head injury, and weather-related risks. Having acknowledged these risks and other
unforeseen risks, you desire to use the Pool Facilities despite these risks and agree to assume the risk of injury or
damage resulting from the use of the Pool Facilities and agree to release and indemnify the Downtime Vacation
Rentals Parties as set forth in the paragraphs below.
You hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue or bring any claim against, and agree to indemnify and
hold harmless, the Downtime Vacation Rentals Parties for any liability, claim and/or cause of action arising out of or
related to any loss, damage or injury, including death, that may be sustained by you or the members of your household
related to, arising out of or incident to the use of the Pool Facilities or Pool Facilities’ equipment, whether or not
caused by any Downtime Vacation Rentals Parties’ negligent act or omission.
You have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage that you or the members of your household may cause or
suffer while using the Pool Facilities or sufficient assets to self-insure the costs of any such injury or damage. Your
insurance coverage, whether liability, casualty, personal or health, shall be the primary coverage in the event of any loss, injury, death or damage to persons or property while using the Pool Facilities.