Terms and Conditions
General Terms and Conditions & Internal Regulations (Belgium – legally adapted)
1. General
- The accommodations “OYO Rooms” (Hoveniersstraat 46, Kortrijk) and “OYO Apartments” (Karmelietenlaan 18, Kortrijk) are operated by Oliver Vandenbussche (“OYO”).
- Guests must be at least 18 years old and have a permanent residence.
- By making a reservation, these conditions apply.
2. Liability
- Guests are responsible for damage they cause to OYO’s property.
- OYO is not liable for loss, theft, or damage of guests’ belongings unless caused by OYO’s own fault, negligence, or failure to provide safe accommodation.
- Guests must report any damages immediately.
3. Reservation & Confirmation
- Reservations can be made by phone, email, online form, or booking platforms.
- A reservation is final after written confirmation (usually by email).
- No additional booking fees apply.
4. Costs & Payment
- Payment is due at check-in, unless prepaid. Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, AmEx, PayPal, Payconiq, Vlaanderen Vakantieland cheques, bank transfer, or cash (EUR).
- For bookings of >2 days, a deposit up to 40% may be requested.
- Tourist tax of the City of Kortrijk applies (rate as published).
- Damage, theft, or missing items will be invoiced within 7 days and must be reimbursed.
- Smoking in rooms: €200 surcharge.
- Lost key: €50 (higher costs may be claimed if proven).
5. Cancellation & No-Show
Individual bookings
- Refundable rate:
- Cancel ≥4 days before arrival (18:00): free.
- Cancel <4 days before arrival / no-show: first night charged.
- Non-refundable rate:
- No refund in case of cancellation/no-show.
- If booked directly, reservation may be moved ≥4 days before arrival.
6. Complaints & Disputes
- Complaints should be reported immediately to OYO so a solution can be found.
- If unsolved, a written complaint may be sent to OYO.
- If still unresolved, guests may contact Tourism Flanders (Visit Flanders), Grasmarkt 61, 1000 Brussels – the competent authority for tourist lodging.
- Disputes fall under the jurisdiction of the courts of Kortrijk.
7. Arrival & Departure
- Check-in: 16:00–21:30. Earlier/later only by prior agreement.
- Check-out: by 11:00. Late check-out/early check-in may incur €35 or one night, depending on timing.
- No refunds for early departures.
8. Breakfast
- Served 07:15–09:30 in the common room.
- Only included if rate specifies.
- Allergies must be communicated the evening before.
9. House Rules
- Quiet hours: 22:00–07:00.
- No overnight visitors without permission.
- Third-party use of accommodation is not allowed.
10. Facilities
- Facilities are used at guests’ own risk.
- Children <16 must be supervised.
- Terrace: use permitted sunrise–sunset, respecting neighbors.
11. Safety & Environment
- Keep accommodation clean and orderly.
- Dispose of waste properly.
- Towels/bed linen replaced on request for multi-day stays.
- First aid kit and fire extinguishers available (see signage).
- Report suspicious persons to the operator.
- No smoking, open fire, or unauthorized pets (guide dogs allowed).
- OYO Rooms: max. 2 persons. OYO Apartments: max. 3 persons.
12. Accessibility
- Guests have access with the provided key or code.
