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\"Terms\u00a9 <\/strong>1994
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR NIGHTCRUISER – PERTH 04-1994
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Updated 04\/20, 02\/22, 11\/22, 10\/23<\/p>\r\n

Below the Nightcruiser Booking Crew has put up the terms and conditions that you will automatically agree to when paying your bond.<\/p>\r\n

They were prepared in simple detail for your benefit as we operate strictly in a law-abiding manner.<\/p>\r\n

Be advised that Nightcruiser Party Bus Tours [Agent]<\/strong> use chosen Sub-Contractors [Supplier]<\/strong> for our tours and services, which you [Buyer]<\/strong> acknowledge and agree to.<\/p>\r\n

*Vehicles size and type might vary throughout Western Australia<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

Terms & Conditions Perth<\/strong>
<\/strong>as at 01-18 Updated 04-20
\u00a9 Strictly Copyright Worldwide
R. Ott –\u00a0 Show World Corporation Pty. Ltd.Terms and Conditions Agreement:
1.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Responsibility and Sub-Contractor [Supplier] Services
<\/strong>You [Buyer]<\/strong> 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 \u201cNightcruiser\u201d [Agent] for and on behalf of any Nightcruiser’s chosen Sub-Contractor [Supplier] carrying out the services.
1.1 NIGHTCRUISER APPOINTED SUB-CONTRACTORS [Supplier].<\/strong>
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:
<\/strong>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.<\/strong> Booking Deposit and or Bond:<\/strong>
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. <\/strong>Refund of Deposit:<\/strong>
Non-refundable. We are unable to refund your deposit for cancellation for whatever reason.
5.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Security Bond<\/strong>:<\/strong>
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\u2019 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. <\/strong>Bond:<\/strong>
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.
<\/strong>6.1 Deposit\/Bond Payment Information:<\/strong>
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 \u2013 the sooner the deposit\/bond is received, the sooner the guaranteed booking.<\/strong>
To confirm<\/strong> and secure your booking<\/strong> 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:<\/strong>
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.<\/strong> After 12 midnight Charters:<\/strong>
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.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Payment due. Full Amount Due Prior to Boarding:<\/strong>
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.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Collection of Monies:<\/strong>
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.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Arrival Cancellation:<\/strong>
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.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The responsibility for Guests’ Actions:<\/strong>
As the hirer of the chartered vehicle, you are responsible for your guest\u2019s 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.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0You are Responsible:<\/strong>
The vehicle\/s will\u00a0not<\/strong>\u00a0carry 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
<\/strong>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.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Teen Fun Bus and Kids Party Bus Tours Adult Supervision:<\/strong>\u00a0Suitable 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.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Liability:<\/strong>
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 \u201cNightcruiser\u201d take no responsibility for the costs or actions taken against them, while at all times ensuring the best possible care and attention.
16.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Travel Insurance:<\/strong>
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.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sub-contracted out:<\/strong>
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\u2019s strict company policy.
Vehicles might vary in size and type throughout Western Australia
18.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Late Arrival, Delays or Sub-contracted out:<\/strong>
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.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0All of the agreed itinerary\/schedules needs to be maintained:<\/strong>
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.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Loss of Bond:<\/strong>
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\u2019t 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.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0We Can Not Accept Responsibility:<\/strong>
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.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Free booked VIP entry:<\/strong>
Deals and all other arrangements are obtained on behalf of you and your guest\u2019s 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. [\u201cPerth, WA. Nightcruiser Licensee\u201d]\u00a0<\/strong>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.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Wine, Beer and Spirit tasting Disclaimer:<\/strong>
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.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Non Entry to Venues:<\/strong>
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.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Time loss:<\/strong>
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.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Sensible Alcohol Consumption<\/strong>:
<\/strong>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 \u201cNightcruiser\u201d 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<\/strong>
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.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Bus\/Vehicle Groups or Charters:<\/strong>
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.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Street Drinking:<\/strong>
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.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Passenger Property Loss:<\/strong>
All property and valuables remain the responsibility of their owners. Drivers are not permitted under strict company policy to store, look after passengers\u2019 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.<\/strong>\u00a0Electronic devices disclaimer [iPhone, iPods and other devices including connection cords]:<\/strong>\u00a0Nightcruiser 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.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Soiled and or damaged Clothing:<\/strong>
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.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Photo IDs:<\/strong>\u00a0Are imperative for all patrons entering licensed premises. It\u2019s their responsibility to have them available. Some venues now require 2 ID\u2019s.
33.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Under Age:<\/strong>\u00a0Persons 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.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Conduct Code is Simple:<\/strong>\u00a0“Nightcruiser\u201d 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 <\/a>here…
<\/a>35.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Vehicle Damage:<\/strong>\u00a0Where 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.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Breaking of Emergency Windows:<\/strong>\u00a0Back 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.<\/strong>\u00a0Transport regulations:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Replacement only by licensed tradesmen.
37.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Fire Extinguisher and First Aid Kits:<\/strong>\u00a0If abused by passengers they will need to be replaced and charged to Client.
38.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Venue Dress Standards<\/strong>\u00a0and behaviour rules:<\/strong>\u00a0It is the individuals\u2019 responsibility to make sure they adhere to venues dress codes and behaviour rules.
39.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Musical Requests:<\/strong>\u00a0Clients 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.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Power Soun<\/strong>d System:<\/strong>
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.\u00a0\u00a0Weather:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Weather Conditions cannot be used as a reason to cancel Nightcruiser services
42.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Payments:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Bond payments must be received in advance before we confirm your booking.\u00a0 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
\u201cLast minute\u201d 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.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Price change and Money due:<\/strong>\u00a0You 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.\r\n

44.Covid-19
<\/b>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.<\/p>\r\n

We will require a passenger manifest with each passenger\u2019s full name and contact number prior to your departure in writing.<\/p>\r\n

Where we have transported a passenger who becomes infected with Covid-19, the Hirer is responsible for notifying the Company immediately.<\/p>\r\n

The above Terms and Conditions still apply, however, our cancellation policy will differ due to COVID-19 related matters.<\/p>\r\n

45. COVID POLICY
<\/strong>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.<\/p>\r\n