Terms and Conditions Joondalup
Joondalup Tours
Joondalup Venues
 © 1994 TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR NIGHTCRUISER – PERTH 04-1994 Updated 04/20, 02/22 Below the Nightcruiser Booking Crew has put up the terms and conditions that you will automatically agree to when paying your bond. They were prepared in simple detail for your benefit as we operate strictly in a law-abiding manner. Be advised that Nightcruiser Party Bus Tours [Agent] use chosen Sub-Contractors [Supplier] for our tours and services, which you acknowledge and agree to. *Vehicles size and type might vary throughout Western Australia |
Terms & Conditions Perth as at 01-18 Updated 04-20 © Strictly Copyright Worldwide R. Ott – Show World Corporation Pty. Ltd.Terms and Conditions Agreement: 1. Responsibility and Sub-Contractor [Supplier] Services You [Buyer] must be over 18 years of age to make any booking, alternatively, your Parent or Guardian [Buyer] can make the booking on your behalf. You and or your Parent or Guardian automatically agree, confirm and accept full responsibility to the set-out terms and conditions herewith when you pay your deposit, booking/security bond to Show World Corporation Pty. Ltd. trading as “Nightcruiser” [Agent] for and on behalf of any Nightcruiser’s chosen Sub-Contractor [Supplier] carrying out the services. 1.1 NIGHTCRUISER APPOINTED SUB-CONTRACTORS [Supplier]. You [Buyer] agree, accept and understand that Nightcruiser [Agent] will allocate a suitable chosen Sub-Contractor [Supplier] to carry out the Party Tour and Services as agreed. They will be in full control and assist you directly and you will abide by their own terms and conditions as well, listed below separately. Furthermore, you agree to the emailed out tour schedule and detailed arrangements. 2. Communication: Email communication, text or faxes between our offices and clients are deemed and treated the same as a signed legal contract. You must be in receipt of confirmation if any requested changes are sent from you via emails or text or consider the changes not been acted upon. Best to phone bookings to be safe. 3. Booking Deposit and or Bond: Must be paid in advance by the due date requested as stated and or attached to our tentative email to protect your date. Payment options are also detailed and attached. 4. Refund of Deposit: Non-refundable. We are unable to refund your deposit for cancellation for whatever reason. 5. Security Bond: The bond automatically becomes your damage bond, once paid. The bond can be refunded at the conclusion of the Charter after an inspection by the Driver of the Sub-Contractor [Supplier] if no damage is detected or major cleaning is required. It is your responsibility to ask the driver if he recommends a refund and it is the drivers’ right to withhold this bond if paid to him, after inspection. If you have any dispute it can only be solved by the Sub-Contract [Supplier]. 6. Bond: If you have pre-paid a bond, it cannot be used towards your cash fee due prior to departure. Otherwise, we hold no damage security bond. 6.1 Deposit/Bond Payment Information: As discussed, we have tentatively reserved your booking, which places you under no obligation until we receive your deposit/bond which is usually due once you receive your tentative booking email. Remember: It’s first come first served due to the demand – the sooner the deposit/bond is received, the sooner the guaranteed booking. To confirm and secure your booking please pay the requested bond amount and add your Eq. booking number or name as a narration with your payment. That way we can identify that the payment came from you and can be receipted. Bank details are listed in your tentative booking email. 7. Damage Inspection prior to Departure: We suggest that when you initially board and pay your fee due, prior to your guests’ boarding, you also inspect the vehicle for any damage prior to departure. That way there will be no dispute as to when the damage occurred. 8. After 12 midnight Charters: We [Agent] and our Sub-Contractor [Supplier] reserve the right to full payment including the deposit/bond in advance for any charters starting and or finishing after 12 midnight. 9. Payment due. Full Amount Due Prior to Boarding: If stated in your tentative booking email is to be paid in cash before boarding and departure in full to the driver by the person who is responsible for the charter [Buyer]. Drivers do not carry any change, don’t have a Credit Card processing facility nor are responsible to colled individually from your Guests. 10. Collection of Monies: Under no circumstances is it the responsibility of the Driver to collect individual passenger money, should you be collecting from your guests towards the costs. It is you that is paying the total for the service as you are the Hirer [Buyer] of the Vehicle’s Service. 11. Arrival Cancellation: If a chartered vehicle arrives at the pickup point and the responsible client [Buyer] does not wish to go ahead, for whatever reason, the total charge for the charter is still due, less anticipated fuel costs not used, by negotiations with depot’s operations manager at the time. 12. The responsibility for Guests’ Actions: As the hirer of the chartered vehicle, you are responsible for your guest’s actions. All Drivers are within their legal rights to evict any or all persons at any time if they are causing a disturbance, deemed to be acting in a manner that could cause the vehicle to have an accident, causing unruly behaviour, are heavily intoxicated or insist on consuming alcohol on board. 13. You are Responsible: The vehicle/s will not carry any person from your party unless you, the responsible hirer, is on board. We will keep the bond until such time as your guests have departed the vehicle/s at the end of the charter. If you will not travel with the charter you must allocate and nominate an adult to take your place to fully accept the responsibility and the booking must be in their name. 13 a Home address The responsible hirer must be on board at all times and at the time of booking provide their residential address which will be verified. 14. Teen Fun Bus and Kids Party Bus Tours Adult Supervision: Suitable Adult supervision must be provided as instructed by the Nightcruiser Crew. The number of adults is dependent on the number of passengers. The driver can not supervise any group other than carrying out his responsibility under the Transport Act. 15. Liability: All reasonable precautions, safety and due care will be taken, however in the case of sickness, accident or injury by any passenger, the Perth, WA. Nightcruiser Licensee and or “Nightcruiser” take no responsibility for the costs or actions taken against them, while at all times ensuring the best possible care and attention. 16. Travel Insurance: We recommend, if thought necessary by you and passengers to protect against sickness, medical expenses, ambulance transport, loss of earnings, accident and/or unforeseen circumstances. They do so at their own expense and this should be pointed out in advance by the charterer to their guests. 17. Sub-contracted out: Nightcruiser sub-contracts out its tours and charters to various Sub-Contractors and you agree to this service. All subcontractors have agreed to provide the licensed out services to Nightcruiser’s strict company policy. Vehicles might vary in size and type throughout Western Australia 18. Late Arrival, Delays or Sub-contracted out: Be assured that we always do our utmost to provide the service booked, arrive on time, even arrive in advance at times. However, if delays occur due to mechanical failure, traffic conditions, sickness, provision of a sub-contracted vehicle instead of a Nightcruiser Party Bus or without Nightcruiser livery or any other cause, you agree not to make any claim against us. 19. All of the agreed itinerary/schedules needs to be maintained: Times or venues cannot be changed during the agreed tour as venues have accepted bookings for the time booked and may not grant access if late arrival. 20. Loss of Bond: If changes to the schedule made and non-arrival at the booked venue. Venues are booked for and on your behalf as an additional courtesy service by the Nightcruiser Booking Crew. Venues hold the time slot free so we don’t get turned away at arrival. You must agree to maintain the agreed tour schedule and it can not be changed during the tour. You will lose your bond automatically as venues; especially Wineries will make financial loss claims against Nightcruiser Party Bus Tours. If claim is greater than your bond, we will reclaim any additional charges from you, to which you agree. 21. We Can Not Accept Responsibility: If Venues, Police / Council Rangers/Parking Inspectors ask us to move on without allowing disembarkation. As we always comply with laws, you agree not to make any claim against Westwide Corridor Coaches Pty. Ltd. [Perth, WA. Nightcruiser Licensee] and or Nightcruiser and or Show World Corporation Pty. Ltd. trading as Nightcruiser, as this is out of our control. 22. Free booked VIP entry: Deals and all other arrangements are obtained on behalf of you and your guest’s as a complimentary additional service by the Nightcruiser Crew. These provisions are provided directly by the Venues and are out of our control. We can not offer any guarantees or entertain any comebacks if what we have arranged is not provided. You agree not to make any claims against Westwide Corridor Coaches Pty. Ltd. [“Perth, WA. Nightcruiser Licensee”] and or Show World Corporation Pty. Ltd. trading as Nightcruiser. Some Venues require additional entry fees and have strict dress codes and once reached their patron limits can not allow additional patron in by law. Additional entry fees might apply. 23. Wine, Beer and Spirit tasting Disclaimer: All Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries could charge a tasting fee which is not included in the Nightcruiser Charges. The venues request that you collect the fees from your guests and pay them in one lump sum. 24. Non Entry to Venues: If Authorities change the trading hours or conditions of entry or deals to a venue for whatever reason, you agree not to make any claim against the Perth, WA. Nightcruiser Licensee, as it is not within our powers to demand deals or entry. It is up to the client to check with the venue in advance for any change. 25. Time loss: Or any personal expenses, entry fees incurred as a result of delays, alteration or curtailment of any charter, whether caused by mechanical defects, flooding, civil commotion, riots, terrorism, driver mistakes or any other cause, are the responsibility of the Charterer. We always try our hardest to maintain all schedules and understand the importance. If additional expense is incurred for taxis or other transport you agree not to make a claim against us. 26. Sensible Alcohol Consumption: You agree to the tour schedule and detailed arrangements emailed to you and accept that NO ALCOHOL is allowed to be consumed on board or opened alcohol carried by law. This is enforced by police as no charter bus in WA can allow anyone to consume alcohol on board. Nightcruiser Representatives and or “Nightcruiser” encourages sensible alcohol consumption on licensed premises and therefore, if any passengers are deemed too intoxicated or causing a disturbance they can be asked to leave the vehicle/tour and if given the option to travel home by taxi or other means do so at their own expense. 27. Keep inside at all times It is illegal to throw any items out of the window and or have hand, arms, heads or bodies handing out of the windows. This includes plastic drink bottles or cans. 28. Bus/Vehicle Groups or Charters: Where a person is in charge or in control of any unlicensed premises (this includes any vehicle) and allows or suffers those premises (or vehicle) to be used as a place for consumption of liquor, that person commits an offence. Maximum Penalty: $1000 and possible loss of license. 29. Street Drinking: It is an offence for a person to consume liquor on any road, park or reserve within the boundaries of the metropolitan area or of a town or townsite, whether on foot or in a vehicle. Minimum Penalty: $200, Maximum Penalty: $1000+ 30. Passenger Property Loss: All property and valuables remain the responsibility of their owners. Drivers are not permitted under strict company policy to store, look after passengers’ goods or clothing or hold the property for Safe Keeping. Nightcruiser and or their Sub-Contractors cannot take responsibility for items left on vehicles and or are lost or stolen. If any property is found deemed lost, it is held at the Sub-Contractor’s Depot after entering it into a Lost Register. We will not be liable or will not pay for damage to property or clothing which belongs to any person in vehicles including trailers. We take no responsibility for the lost property while waiting collection. 30a. Electronic devices disclaimer [iPhone, iPods and other devices including connection cords]: Nightcruiser and it’s chosen Sub-Contractors encourage the use of Laptops, Tablet, PCs, iPhone, iPad, iPod and Smartphones for the purpose to allow passengers to bring their own music. Nightcruiser and it’s Sub-Contactors cannot accept any responsibility for such electronic devices or cords against any damage, loss whilst on the vehicles or damage electronically. At no stage must they be left unattended with Nightcruiser Captains at any time. All Charterers must advise their guests of this fact and agree to do so. While we carry suitable connection cables, but can not guarantee this, therefore any connection leads required should be brought along by Charterers. e.g. for Computers, Tablets, iPhone etc. 31. Soiled and or damaged Clothing: We have a regular routine cleaning program in place; however, we ask you and your guests to check seats prior to use as we will not accept responsibility for any soiled, damaged or torn clothing resulting from seats, the interior or exterior of the vehicles. 32. Photo IDs: Are imperative for all patrons entering licensed premises. It’s their responsibility to have them available. Some venues now require 2 ID’s. 33. Under Age: Persons taking responsibility for these terms and conditions must be of legal age, 18 years and over. If any passengers are found to be underage on alcohol-related tours, they will need to make their own way home at their own expense and can not stay on board with the Nightcruiser during the duration of the organised total schedule. 34. Conduct Code is Simple: “Nightcruiser” and its Sub-Contactors operate under its own strict Code of Conduct and any fighting, rioting, vandalism, unruly and abusive behaviour/language in or outside vehicles, in public or venues, damage to personal property, passengers or property of the Nightcruisers will result in the immediate termination of a tour/charter and withdrawal of the Nightcruiser Party Bus Tour or services. Nightcruiser Party Bus Tours are foundation members of various Accords and strictly abides by these codes. Nightcruiser is a foundation member of the Nightclub Tours Operators of Australia, Gold member of the Party Bus Association of Australia and their code of conduct. More on The Code of Conduct is listed here… 35. Vehicle Damage: Where the vehicle is damaged by you or your guests, or left in an unpleasant condition (e.g. Vomit), the vehicle may be withdrawn immediately, and if deemed necessary, all bond may be kept. If you or your guests cause excessive damage, Nightcruiser and or its Representatives will take action to recover all costs incurred. Vomit will incur an automatic $50 disinfection charge and or loss of Bond. 36. Breaking of Emergency Windows: Back Window, Roof Emergency Exit vents, Middle or Front doors without an emergency will incur an automatic replacement cost, plus new signage charge. Total approx. $550.00 depending on the damage. 36a. Transport regulations: Replacement only by licensed tradesmen. 37. Fire Extinguisher and First Aid Kits: If abused by passengers they will need to be replaced and charged to Client. 38. Venue Dress Standards and behaviour rules: It is the individuals’ responsibility to make sure they adhere to venues dress codes and behaviour rules. 39. Musical Requests: Clients are welcome to bring own CDs and iPhones, iPods or other devices to play their own music at their own risk. Suitable connection cords should also be supplied. Sub-Contactors carry music copyright licenses and are members of APRA and PPCA 40. Power Sound System: Amplifiers and Speakers are maintained and checked prior to departure from the depot, should they fail during the tour you agree not to make any claim against us. We will endeavour the repair or replace during your tour but feel the continuation of the tour/transport is paramount. 41. Weather: Weather Conditions cannot be used as a reason to cancel Nightcruiser services 42. Payments: Bond payments must be received in advance before we confirm your booking. Payments for the Job must be made upon arrival in cash prior to service allowing you to collect from your guests. All payments can be made in advance via: 1.Visa or MasterCard (No Amex) (over the phone). 2. Pay anybody Bank Transfer. 3. Direct over the counter bank deposit or “Last minute” guests are more than welcome and the Crew will provide you with the different payment options. Electronic transfers carry no charge and must reach us by the due date. Payments made by Credit Card incur a small additional 2.9% Surcharge. 43. Price change and Money due: You can not change the price agreed to prior to departure with the service. If you experience fewer passengers turning up, and you are sharing the costs with your guests it is your responsibility to make up the difference or increase the per head basis you collect towards your cost. The bond can at times be used towards payment if authorised by the Operations Manager and will not be refunded or cannot be claimed at a later time.44.Covid-19 It is the responsibility of the Hirer to ensure all government laws, signage displayed, requests by the Driver or Company and all procedures related to Covid-19 are adhered to. The Driver and Company reserve the right to refuse entry or terminate a charter if any passengers are exhibiting symptoms associated with COVID-19 and will not be liable for any costs associated with this. We will require a passenger manifest with each passenger’s full name and contact number prior to your departure in writing. Where we have transported a passenger who becomes infected with Covid-19, the Hirer is responsible for notifying the Company immediately. The above Terms and Conditions still apply, however, our cancellation policy will differ due to COVID-19 related matters. 45. COVID POLICY Nightcruiser Party Buses and our Sub-Contractors [Suppliers] endeavour to follow the safety guidelines as set by the AU Government for the various COVID-19 Levels.
Read carefully through the added terms and conditions on this page. For additional questions you can also call us by phone at 0427 553340. A Bond is required to secure a booking. NIGHTCRUISER APPOINTED SUB-CONTRACTORS. You agree, accept and understand that Nightcruiser will allocate a suitable chosen Sub-Contractor to carry out the Party Tour and Services as agreed. They will be in full control and assist you directly and you will abide by their own terms and conditions as well, listed below separately. Furthermore, you agree to the emailed out tour schedule and detailed arrangements. Your Bond will not be refunded if:
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Sub-Contactor No.3 Additional terms and Conditions Payment of Tour or Transport Full payment of Charter costs needs to be paid 10 working days in advance Once we have received it in our account we will snet out a receipt and confirmation of your booking. All deposits are non-refundable for whatever reason Bonds are refunded after the tour into your bank account if no damage is reported. Hirer Responsibility Apart from the Code of conduct [listed separately] the responsible person chartering the services is responsible and and liable for the actions and behavours of all passengers. If the hirer is unwilling to controlissue passengers the driver has the legal rights and duty to as passengers to exit the vehcle instantly and the tour will continue without them. It is their own resposiblity for any further transport. Sub-Contactor No.4 Additional terms and Conditions Our Terms & Conditions A $200 minimum Bond is required to secure a booking with one of our party buses. Once you have paid your bond this means you have read and understood the T&C’s. Your Bond will not be refunded if: You cancel your booking for any reason Any objects including body parts exit the windows while the bus is stationary or moving The windows in the back are pushed out or unsealed The interior or exterior of the vehicle has vandalism on it Conditions are unpleasant (e.g. vomit,) Passengers consume alcohol or smokes In addition to what is outlined here, passengers should also not taunt other motorists or excessively distract the driver. We are not liable for any unforeseen circumstances eg bus breakdowns, unable to access venues and weather conditions, in the event of a Breakdown we will endeavour to get a replacement bus out to you asap. We reserves the right to terminate all services following any abuse or inappropriate behaviour that could endanger the safe operation of our vehicles, driver, other vehicles or people outside of the bus and its passengers. Under these circumstances, bookings may be terminated and no refunds will be given.You will also be liable for any injuries caused to people, damage to other vehicles or property and any police involvement. Bonds will not be Refunded either. We completely inspect all vehicles before, during and after the trip has ended. All financial liabilities for repairs or replacements will be the sole responsibility of the customer. Bonds will also not be returned. Fines may be issued to passengers by the police if the vehicle is pulled over. We are not responsible for any fines that are issued and you are responsible for all the guests. Although there is plenty of space inside our party buses, we do not recommend standing or dancing while the vehicle is moving. We are not held responsible for any injuries that result from such actions. We are all about having a good time, we encourage responsible drinking while in the venues, we will not be held responsible for lost property, damaged property or injuries sustained from disembarking, boarding or while Traveling on the buses. we allow for 15 minutes from the booked time for boarding and 15 minutes at the finish time for departing. Failure to acknowledge this may result in additional charges of $50 per 15 minute increment. This amount is deducted from the bond by the driver. We are not held financially responsible for lost or stolen items. These rules are all put in places for the protection of our customers, public and our company. Safety is always our number one priority. If you are paying in cash for the charter – please ensure you have the full amount quoted collected and ready to give to the driver at the start of Trip. Please understand the drivers do not carry change so please make sure you have the correct amount quoted. The driver will only accept the full amount quoted and will not take individual payments from customers. YOUR BOND PAYMENT DOES NOT COME OUT OF YOUR QUOTED AMOUNT ON THE DAY. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR QUOTED AMOUNT IS PAID IN FULL ON PICKUP! Payment wanting to be made by EFT have to be completed 10 days before your trip and an email of the receipt to info@nightcruiser.com.au. If you have any questions about any of our terms and conditions or to secure a booking today, you can call us at 0427 553340. Most importantly, we want you to have fun with our tours. Cancellations must be notified more than 14 days in advance of the pick up date. For cancellations within 14 days of the pick up date, the named booking client is liable for 50% of the total booking value. By paying the Bond you are accepting all the terms and conditions. We take our driver and passenger safety very seriously. We encourage all Passenger to sanitise while entering and existing the vehicle during your trip. We have ongoing cleaning procedures durning your trip to maintain high standards on cleanliness in our buses. We are not held responsible for any booking cancellations at venues or any lockdowns that may occur which stop your booking going ahead, Bonds are non refundable but are able to be transferred over to a new date. If payment has been made in full the same will be done like the bond. COVID safe Business plan in operation now!