TERMS AND CONDITIONS - TASTE ANTWERP

1. The agreement between Taste The City and the customer is established through the unconditional acceptance of the offer. These general terms and conditions are an integral part of the offer and apply to all activities booked with Taste The City unless otherwise agreed in writing.

2. The customer acknowledges the general terms and conditions before or at the time of the reservation. The reservation of an activity implies the customer's acceptance of these general terms and conditions.

3. The performance of the activity begins at the scheduled time. The guide will wait for participants for a maximum of 20 minutes, except in cases of notified delays prior to the initial start time.

4. In case of no-show by the participants, the full cost of the activity will be charged.

5. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made in writing. 
   - For groups up to 30 people: Free cancellation is possible up to 48 hours before the start of the activity.
   - Cancellation between 48 hours and 12 hours before the activity incurs a charge equal to 50% of the total agreed amount.
   - Cancellation less than 12 hours before the activity results in a charge equal to the full agreed amount.
   - For groups with more than 30 people: Free cancellation is possible up to five working days before the activity.
   - Cancellation between five days and 48 hours before the activity incurs a charge equal to 50% of the total agreed amount.
   - Cancellation less than 48 hours before the activity results in a charge equal to the full agreed amount.

6. Changes: Changes to the program or the number of participants can be communicated in writing up to 48 hours before the activity, unless otherwise agreed. A reduction in the number of agreed participants will be considered a partial cancellation, subject to the terms of Article 4.

7. Payments:

7.1 Private individuals: 7.1.1 the total amount must be transferred to Taste The City account number BE27 7370 4411 8673 no later than 24 hours before the start of the activity. 7.1.2 In the event of failure to make timely payment, default interest is due equal to the interest referred to in art. 5 of the law of 2 August 2002 on combating late payment in commercial transactions, and A lump sum compensation of EUR 20 if the invoice balance is less than or equal to EUR 150 EUR 30 plus 10% of the invoice balance on the bracket between EUR 150 .01 and EUR 500 if the invoice balance is between EUR 150.01 and EUR 500; EUR 65 plus 5% of the amount due on the bracket above EUR 500 with a maximum of EUR 2000 if the balance due exceeds EUR 500. This late payment interest and fixed compensation will be applied after a period of fourteen calendar days that commences: on the calendar day following the day on which the reminder is sent electronically, however, late payment interest begins to accrue on the calendar day following the day on which the reminder is sent. sent.

7.2 Companies: 7.2.1 Any advance invoice must be paid no later than 24 hours before the start of the activity. 7.2.2 The final invoice must be paid within 14 calendar days after the invoice date. 7.2.3 In the event of failure to pay on time, a conventional interest of 10% will be charged, by operation of law and without prior notice of default, as well as a fixed compensation of 10% of the invoice amount with a minimum of EUR 50. In addition, each written reminder entails an additional reminder fee of EUR 20. If the invoices under 7.1 and 7.2. have not been paid on time, Taste The City reserves the right to terminate the agreement and the full amount will be charged.

8. Liability: Taste The City is not liable for any shortcomings of a Taste The City partner or accidents during the activity. Participants are personally responsible for complying with traffic regulations during walking or cycling activities. Neither the organizer nor the guide can be held accountable for this. Participants are personally liable for any personal, physical, or property damage incurred. Neither the organizer nor the guide can be held accountable for this. Participants are personally liable for any personal, physical, or property damage caused to a third party. Neither the organizer nor the guide can be held accountable for this.

9. Force Majeure: Taste The City is not liable for non-performance of obligations due to circumstances reasonably beyond its control, including but not limited to force majeure, riots, floods, fires, and the issuance of laws.

10. Disputes: Any disputes regarding the validity, interpretation, or execution of the agreement between Taste The City and the customer will, as much as possible, be settled amicably. If an amicable solution cannot be reached, the dispute will be submitted to the courts at the registered office of Taste The City, provided the customer is a business. Belgian law applies.