Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Venue Retreat. Please read these Terms and Conditions ("Terms", "Terms and Conditions") carefully before using the www.venueretreat.com website (the "Service") operated by Venue Retreat ("us", "we", or "our"). Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, then you may not access the Service.

1. Marketing Platform Only

Venue Retreat is a marketing platform designed to promote villas, hotels, and venues. We help clients, including retreat leaders, companies, and agencies, to find and connect with retreat venues. We do not offer booking services and do not take payments on behalf of venues. All bookings and transactions are conducted directly between the client and the venue.

2. Consulting Services

In addition to our marketing platform, Venue Retreat offers consulting services to assist clients in finding and booking the perfect retreat venue. Consulting services are subject to separate agreements and terms. Venue Retreat is not liable for any outcomes resulting from the use of our consulting services. All consulting fees are subject to IVA (Value Added Tax) for clients within the European Union.

3. No Guarantees or Warranties

While we strive to ensure that the information provided on our platform is accurate and up-to-date, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided by venue partners. It is the responsibility of the client to verify the details and suitability of the venue.

4. Venue Partnerships and Commissions

We may have different partnership arrangements with venues. In some cases, we may receive a commission from the venue for referrals. In other cases, venues may pay to promote their brand on our platform without any commission arrangement. Our relationships with venues do not influence the information provided on our platform.

5. Limitation of Liability

Venue Retreat shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the use of the Service or the inability to use the Service. This includes, but is not limited to, any damages resulting from booking issues, venue quality, or any other interactions between the client and the venue.

6. User Responsibilities

Users of the Service are responsible for conducting their own research and due diligence before booking a venue. This includes verifying the suitability, quality, and availability of the venue. Users are also responsible for complying with any terms and conditions set forth by the venue.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Venue Retreat. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Venue Retreat 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 the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Service.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Spain, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have between us regarding the Service.

10. GDPR Compliance

Venue Retreat is committed to ensuring the security and protection of the personal information that we process, and to provide a compliant and consistent approach to data protection. We ensure that our data protection practices comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union.

10.1 Data Collection and Use

We collect and use personal data only as necessary for the purposes for which it was obtained. Personal data may include, but is not limited to, your name, email address, and contact information.

10.2 Data Subject Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • The right to be informed about the collection and use of your personal data.

  • The right to access your personal data and supplementary information.

  • The right to have inaccurate personal data rectified, or completed if it is incomplete.

  • The right to have personal data erased and to prevent processing in specific circumstances.

  • The right to restrict processing of personal data in certain circumstances.

  • The right to data portability, allowing you to obtain and reuse your personal data for your own purposes across different services.

  • The right to object to processing in certain circumstances.

10.3 Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including encryption and access controls.

10.4 Data Breaches

In the event of a data breach, we will notify the relevant supervisory authority without undue delay and, where feasible, within 72 hours of becoming aware of it. If the breach is likely to result in a high risk of adversely affecting your rights and freedoms, we will inform you without undue delay.

10.5 Contact Information

For any questions regarding GDPR compliance, data protection, or to exercise your rights, please contact us at hello@venueretreat.com.

11. Payments and Invoicing

11.1 Payment Terms

Payments for consulting services and any other agreed services must be made within 30 days of the date on which the services were provided. All payments should be made via bank transfer or Stripe.

11.2 VAT/IVA

All fees for clients within the European Union are subject to Value Added Tax (VAT/IVA) as applicable. The applicable rate will be included in the invoice provided to the client.

11.3 Late Payments

Failure to make payments within the specified timeframe may result in additional charges or interest as permitted by law. Venue Retreat reserves the right to suspend or terminate services for clients with overdue payments.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at hello@venueretreat.com.