Promotional Vacation Certificate · Fulfilled by Global Connections, Inc. (GCI)
This certificate entitles you to one (1) full 7-night vacation stay at thousands of highly-rated destinations worldwide, for up to 4 travelers, with no per-person charges. Your total rate is $449 or less for the entire 7-night stay. Choose from thousands of live-inventory vacation properties with flexible travel dates, subject to the conditions below.
- Program Availability & Real Estate: The condominium program is based on reserving available resort accommodations. Availability of these accommodations varies from time-to-time and is subject to change without notice. Users do not obtain any interests in, or recurring rights to use, any real estate or real property, and availability of accommodations and destinations at any given time is in no way guaranteed.
- Prohibited Resale: Travel services and/or accommodations booked through this website are not for resale. Resale is a violation of your user terms and conditions.
- Charges & Tax Responsibility: Credit card charges will appear on your statement as collected by Global Connections, Inc. or the major travel provider for your vacation. Global Connections, Inc. is not responsible for any and all applicable taxes, deposits and other expenses associated with travel such as airfare, for any condominium, resort or hotel stay.
- Security Deposit: All condominium reservations require a fully refundable $200 - $500 Security Deposit. Any missing items from the condo or damages caused by the Guest during their stay in the condo are the responsibility of the Guest and will be deducted from their Security Deposit. In the event the cost of missing items or damages exceeds the $200 - $500 deposit, the Guest is responsible to pay said monetary compensation in full. Security Deposits by checks are refunded 14 days after checkout. Security Deposits by credit card are only charged to cover the cost of missing items or damages.
- Stay Duration: Condominium vacation weeks are for an 8-day/7-night period, most with check-in days on Friday, Saturday or Sunday as specified by the resort. All bookings are subject to availability.
- Occupancy Limits: Occupancy limitations are set by the resort. Over-occupancy will result in an eviction from the property and/or refusal of the party to check-in.
- Resort Specifications & Locations: The size and type of accommodations, including amenities, and age restrictions vary from resort to resort and are not under the control of Global Connections, Inc. Furthermore, Global Connections cannot guarantee the view or the location of the condominium within a resort. Not all oceanfront properties have private beach access, nor do all units within an oceanfront property have an ocean view.
- Non-refundable Bookings: Once confirmed, your reservation is noncancelable and nontransferable and all fees paid are nonrefundable.
- Check-in Authorization: Only the person on the condominium confirmation may check-in to the property. For any changes in occupancy, you must notify Global Connections, Inc. Customer Relations prior to arriving at the resort.
- Rules Compliance: Terms and Conditions of condominium use are supplied at time of reservation and on the website. User and User's guest(s) must abide by these whenever using a Global Connections, Inc. condominium.
- Policy Changes: Global Connections, Inc. is not responsible for changes to resort areas, amenities, or policies regarding fees or procedures. The most up-to-date information can be found on the website.
- Relocation & Force Majeure: If, due to unforeseen circumstances, your property becomes unavailable, Global Connections, Inc. reserves the right to relocate you to comparable accommodations. Global Connections, Inc. is not responsible for schedule changes, acts of war or acts of God.
- Omissions & Errors: Even though Global Connections, Inc. strives to maintain the accuracy of all information contained on the website, there are occasions when errors may have been made and the information may be changed without notice.
- Discharge of Liability: The User, in all and every capacity, hereby knowingly and voluntarily releases and forever discharges the company, Global Connections, Inc. and their respective shareholders, officers, directors, members, employees, agents and/or representatives, from any and all liabilities, losses, obligations, allegations, complaints, suits, arbitrations, causes of action and/or claims whatsoever, in law or equity, known or unknown, which User/Guest may have or incur as arising from any accident, incident, occurrence or event, which arises or occurs to User/Guest, or any such Affiliate, in the course of utilizing User's program benefits.
- Reconfirmation: User/Guest must call the reconfirmation number to reconfirm reservation as instructed on their reservation. Failure to do so can result in loss of unit or change in size or location and Global Connections, Inc. (GCI) assumes no liability. User/Guest must make arrangements for late arrival 24 hours prior to check-in.
- Pets Policy: No pets are allowed under any circumstances. If a pet is found in the unit, your security deposit will be withheld, you will be refused check-in. You must kennel said pet and/or find alternate reservations at your expense. Additional cleaning fees may apply.
- Guest Name Matching: Only the person named on the confirmation may check-in to the resort. Any changes must be approved by GCI prior to travel; changes are subject to additional fees, payable by User/Guest.
- Resort Amenities: Every effort is made to verify amenities at a resort and may change without further notice. Resorts may assess fees for the use of amenities and the User/Guest is responsible for payment.
- Check-in / Check-out Times: Check-in is typically 4:00 p.m., is determined by resort and may vary. Early arrival does not guarantee access to a unit before your stated check-in time. Check-out is typically 10:00 a.m., is determined by the resort and may vary. Late check-out will result in fees against the security deposit assessed every ½ hour.
- Unit Assignment: Your unit number is subject to change without notice. In rare instances it may be necessary to relocate you to a different resort due to circumstances beyond our control, including but not limited to, maintenance issues, acts of God and sale of a condominium. Should this occur, every effort will be made to place you in a likewise unit.
- Maintenance & Weather: GCI is not responsible for problems related to construction, building maintenance, inclement weather, normal wear and tear, nor acts of God.
- Documentation & Arrival: You must present this confirmation and any attached paperwork upon arrival to the resort. It is User/Guest's responsibility to travel with the proper documentation. Notify GCI immediately if you have issues; GCI will not be held liable for delays or any rental fees you may incur for alternate lodging if User/Guest is refused check-in.
- Age Restrictions: Persons under 21 years of age are not entitled to the use of a GCI reservation or occupancy of a resort, unless accompanied by a person of at least 21 years of age. Some resorts impose higher age restrictions beyond GCI's control. It is the User/Guest's responsibility to verify check-in age. GCI is not responsible for relocating underage Guests and reservation is nonrefundable.
- Commercial Use Ban: No condominiums reserved from this website may be used for any commercial purpose whatsoever, including but not limited to sale and/or rental income.
- Non-Smoking Policy: All GCI condominiums are non-smoking. User/Guests smoking in a unit forfeit the $200 security deposit and may be assessed further cleaning fees.
- Keys & Passes: Some resorts issue items, including but not limited to, unit keys, pool tags, pier passes and parking passes. If lost or destroyed, User/Guest is responsible for the replacement value.
- Housekeeping: Condominiums do not provide daily housekeeping services or towel exchange and are cleaned at check-in and check-out only. Starter-kits of supplies vary by resort.
- Noise & Guest Conduct: Users/Guests are prohibited from conducting themselves in a manner which disturbs other guests or injures the reputation of GCI. Violators may be evicted at their expense.
- Confidentiality of Rates: Do not divulge your rates to non-users or guests at any resorts you vacation at, reserve or have access to through GCI.
- Final Confirmation: All confirmations are final and are non-cancelable, non-changeable and non-refundable for any reason, including acts of God.
