Terms of Service
Last updated: January 2025 | Effective Date: January 22, 2025
Agreement to Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legal agreement between you and Apulia.Travel ("Company," "we," "us," "our"). By accessing, browsing, or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately cease using our Services. Your continued use of Apulia.Travel constitutes your acceptance of these Terms as modified from time to time.
1. Use of Services
1.1 Eligibility
You represent and warrant that: (a) you are at least 18 years of age; (b) you have the legal capacity to enter into this Agreement; (c) you are not prohibited by law or regulation from using our Services; (d) you are not a competitor or connected to a competitor of Apulia.Travel.
1.2 Acceptable Use
You agree not to use Apulia.Travel for:
- Illegal activities or violation of any laws
- Harassment, abuse, or discriminatory conduct
- Fraud, misrepresentation, or deception
- Unauthorized access or system interference
- Dissemination of malware, viruses, or harmful code
- Scraping, automated data collection, or bot activity
- Intellectual property infringement
- Spam or unsolicited communications
1.3 Account Responsibility
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or use of your account.
2. Booking and Reservations
2.1 Booking Process
When you make a booking through Apulia.Travel:
- You are entering into a binding contract with the property/service provider
- All information provided must be accurate and complete
- You receive a confirmation email with booking details and the provider's terms
- You agree to the property's specific cancellation and modification policies
2.2 Pricing and Taxes
All prices displayed on Apulia.Travel include applicable taxes unless otherwise stated. Additional fees (resort fees, service charges) may be charged by the property. Exchange rates are subject to fluctuation and final currency conversion is determined by your payment provider.
2.3 Special Requests
Special requests (rooms, late check-in, etc.) are subject to property availability and confirmation. Apulia.Travel does not guarantee special requests will be fulfilled. Confirmation of special requests should be obtained directly from the property.
2.4 Identification and Requirements
Properties may require valid government-issued identification and payment method matching the booking name. Failure to provide proper identification may result in denial of check-in. You are responsible for ensuring travel documents are valid.
3. Cancellations and Modifications
3.1 Cancellation Policy: Each property has its own cancellation policy, which is displayed during the booking process and in your confirmation. You must cancel according to the property's specific terms to avoid charges. Apulia.Travel is not responsible for cancellation fees if you fail to follow the stated policy.
3.2 Modification: Changes to your booking must be requested as soon as possible. Modifications are subject to availability and the property's terms. Modified bookings may incur additional charges or may require cancellation and re-booking at different rates.
3.3 Force Majeure: Neither Apulia.Travel nor the property is liable for cancellations, modifications, or non-performance due to events beyond reasonable control (natural disasters, pandemics, wars, terrorism). In such cases, rebooking or credits may be offered at Company discretion.
3.4 Refunds: Refund eligibility is determined by the property's cancellation policy. Apulia.Travel is not responsible for processing refunds if the cancellation does not qualify under the stated policy. Refunds are processed to the original payment method within 5-10 business days of approval.
4. Payment Terms
4.1 Payment Processing: All payments are processed securely through third-party payment processors. By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge your account for the booking and any additional charges.
4.2 Payment Methods: We accept major credit cards, debit cards, and other payment methods. Your payment method must be valid and your account must have sufficient funds.
4.3 Currency and Exchange Rates: Prices are quoted in the currency selected. Exchange rates and currency conversions are determined by your payment provider and may differ from quoted rates.
4.4 Billing Disputes: You must report billing discrepancies within 30 days of the transaction. Contact us at maxapulia@gmail.com with documentation.
4.5 Late Payment: If payment fails or is declined, your booking may be cancelled automatically. Reactivation of the booking is subject to payment and current availability.
5. User-Generated Content and Conduct
5.1 Reviews and Ratings: You may submit reviews and ratings of accommodations and experiences. Reviews must be based on personal experience, truthful, and not contain unlawful content, harassment, or false information. Apulia.Travel reserves the right to moderate, edit, or remove reviews that violate these Terms.
5.2 Intellectual Property: By submitting content (reviews, photos, feedback), you grant Apulia.Travel a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content on our platform and affiliated channels.
5.3 Defamation and False Claims: You agree not to submit false, defamatory, or misleading content about properties or services. You are liable for damages if your content violates third-party rights or contains false statements.
5.4 Content Removal: We may remove content at our sole discretion if it violates these Terms or applicable law. Repeated violations may result in account termination.
6. Limitation of Liability
6.1 Services "As-Is": Apulia.Travel provides Services on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
6.2 No Responsibility for Properties: Apulia.Travel acts as a booking intermediary only. We are not responsible for the quality, safety, cleanliness, or availability of properties or experiences. Properties are independently operated and Apulia.Travel does not control their standards.
6.3 Limitation of Damages: In no event shall Apulia.Travel, its officers, employees, or agents be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
6.4 Maximum Liability: Our total liability for any claim arising from your use of Apulia.Travel shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific booking in question.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
7.1 Ownership: All content on Apulia.Travel, including text, images, logos, graphics, and software, is the property of Apulia.Travel or its licensors and is protected by copyright and trademark laws.
7.2 Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to view and download content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, or transmit content without permission.
7.3 Unauthorized Use: Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of Apulia.Travel content is prohibited and constitutes copyright infringement.
8. Dispute Resolution
8.1 Informal Resolution: Before initiating any legal action, you agree to attempt to resolve disputes informally by contacting us at maxapulia@gmail.com. We will attempt to resolve your claim within 30 days.
8.2 Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of Italy, without regard to conflict of law principles.
8.3 Jurisdiction: You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Lecce, Italy for the resolution of any disputes arising from these Terms.
8.4 Arbitration: Alternatively, disputes may be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with Italian arbitration procedures.
9. Termination of Account
9.1 Termination by You: You may terminate your account at any time by contacting support. Upon termination, you retain no access rights to your account or data, though we may retain data as required by law.
9.2 Termination by Us: We may suspend or terminate your account immediately, without notice, if you violate these Terms, engage in illegal activity, or threaten the security or integrity of Apulia.Travel.
9.3 Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use Apulia.Travel ceases immediately. Sections regarding liability, intellectual property, and dispute resolution survive termination.
10. Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. Modifications are effective upon posting. Your continued use of Apulia.Travel after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We will notify you of material changes via email or prominent notice on our site.
11. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact:
We will respond to inquiries within 14 business days.