Retreat Agreement
This Renter Agreement ("Agreement") is made and effective between Karma Nosara Retreats ("Owner and/or Manager") and the Retreat Leader of record ("Guest").
This Agreement applies to all members of the Guest's party no matter the age or affiliation. Guest acknowledges that Guest is responsible for sharing the renter agreement, and its requirements, with all members of the Guest's party and anyone else, permitted onto the Rental Property by the Guest.
Any monies received by Karma Nosara for rental of their properties indicate that the Guest and all of the Guest's invitees staying in the Rental Property agree to all of the terms of this Renter Agreement.
In consideration of the rent received and the mutual promises contained herein, Owner of the Rental Property does hereby lease and rent to Guest(s) such Rental Property under the following terms and conditions:
Guest agrees to abide by all rules and regulations contained herein or posted on the premises related to the Rental Property. Guests obligations include but are not limited to keeping the premises as clean and safe as the conditions of the premises permit and causing no unsafe or unsanitary conditions in the common area and remainder of the premises that Guest uses. Guests agree not to use the premises for any commercial activities or purpose that violates any criminal law or governmental regulation. Retreat Leader acknowledges and agrees that the rules listed in this agreement and VRBO/AIRBNB extend to each retreat participant or attendee and that should anything get damaged or rules broken that the retreat leader assumes responsibility for each of the attendees. Guest's breach of any duty contained in this paragraph shall be considered material and shall result in the termination of guest occupancy with no refund of any kind.
OCCUPANTS. The total number of individuals staying on the Premises during the Lease Term shall be a maximum of 19 guests. If more than the authorized number of guests listed above are found on the Premises, this Agreement will be subject to termination by the Landlord.
QUIET HOURS. The Owner requires
Quiet Hours. Quiet hours begin at 11 PM each night and continue until sunrise. Quiet hours consist of no music and keeping all audio at a minimum level out of respect for the surrounding residents/neighbours.
DAMAGE DEPOSIT. The Guest shall be obligated to pay the following amounts upon the execution of this Agreement:
Damage Deposit: $__1000____ (“Security Deposit”). The Damage Deposit is for the faithful performance of the Guest under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Guest must pay the Security Deposit at the execution of this Agreement. The Damage Deposit shall be returned to the Guest within the State's requirements after the end of the Lease Term less any itemized deductions. This Security Deposit shall not be credited towards any rent unless the Landlord gives their written consent.
The Retreat Leader acknowledges that in the unforeseen event there is damage that surpasses the damage deposit, the retreat leader agrees to cover the cost to remedy the damage.
PARTY CLEANUP. If the Premises qualifies for a “deep clean” due to the amount of “wear and tear” from a party or large gathering, a minimum fee of $550 (“Party Cleanup Fee”) shall be charged at the end of the Lease Term. The Party Cleanup Fee may be deducted from the Security Deposit.
TRASH. The Tenants shall dispose of all waste material generated during the Lease Term under the strict instruction and direction of the Landlord
QUIET ENJOYMENT. The Tenant, along with neighbours, shall enjoy each other’s company in a quiet and respectful manner to each other’s enjoyment. The Tenant is expected to behave in a civilized manner and shall be good neighbours with any residents of the immediate area. Creating a disturbance of the area by large gatherings or parties shall be grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement.
No pets, smoking, and public nudity in the premises.
No refunds will be provided due to inoperable appliances, pools. The Owner will make every reasonable effort to assure that such appliances will be and remain in good working order. No refunds will be given due to power blackouts, water shortage, flooding, snow, construction at adjacent properties, or mandatory evacuations of the area by county officials due to hurricanes or other potentially dangerous situations arising from acts of God or nature.
Any personal items or possessions that are left on the Premises are not the responsibility of the Landlord. The Landlord shall make every reasonable effort to return the item to the Tenant. Guest is responsible for all shipping costs for any Lost and Found items that Owner is requested to return to Guest. Items found and not claimed within 14 days will be disposed of at the discretion of Owner.
Guest also agrees to indemnify Owner from and against liability for injury to Guest or any other person occupying Rental Property resulting from any cause whatsoever including, but not limited to, injury sustained as a result of use of the phone, pool, etc. except only such a personal injury caused by the gross negligence or intentional acts of the Owner.Owner is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or misplaced money, jewelry, electronics, documents, or other valuables during your stay. Guests are encouraged to use the villa’s security features, such as safes and locked storage areas, and to take appropriate precautions to safeguard their belongings.
By booking and staying at Karmanosara, guests acknowledge and accept full responsibility for securing their personal property and release the owner from any liability related to the loss, theft, or misplacement of valuables.
Owner may terminate this Agreement upon the breach of any of the terms hereof by Guest. Guest shall not be entitled to the return of any rental monies paid under the terms of this Agreement and shall vacate the Property immediately.
WATER ACTIVITIES: The Rental Property may offer access to recreational and water activities such as swimming. Guest fully understands and acknowledges that outdoor recreational and water activities have inherent risks, dangers and hazards. Participation in such activities and/or use of equipment may result in injury or illness including, but not limited to bodily injury, disease, strains, fractures, partial and/or total paralysis, death or other ailments that could cause serious disability. Guest agrees to fully indemnify and hold harmless the Owner and any and all agents, employees, or contractors for any injury or damage caused by these activities, whether caused by the negligence of the Owners, the negligence of the participants, the negligence of others, accidents, breaches of contract, the forces of nature or other causes foreseeable or unforeseeable. Guest hereby assumes all risks and dangers and all responsibility for any losses and/or damages, whether caused in whole or in part by the negligence or other conduct of the Owners or by any other person. Guest hereby voluntarily agree to release, waive, discharge, hold harmless, defend and indemnify Owner and any and all agents, employees, or contractors from any and all claims, actions or losses for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services or otherwise which may arise out of my use of Rental Property facilities, equipment, or activities. Guest further assumes full responsibility for the actions of any and all persons whom he may allow to enter the property during the rental period and indemnifies Owner from any and all claims arising from such other persons.
ILLEGAL ACTIVITY. The Tenant shall use the Premises for legal purposes only. Any other such use that includes but is not limited to illicit drug use, verbal or physical abuse of any person or illegal sexual behavior shall cause immediate termination of this Agreement with no refund of pre-paid Rent.
GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed and subject to the laws located in the jurisdiction of Premise’s location.
I (Retreat Leader) understand the rules and rental conditions upon which I am agreeing to rent accommodations, equipment, and use of the property. I acknowledge and accept that the sole responsibility for safety lies with the participant. In agreeing to this, I acknowledge that outdoor activities and exposure to the natural elements and animals can be dangerous and sometimes result in injury and even death. Steps and decks can be slippery, animals and insects can threaten and infect or injure, exposure to the elements can cause hypothermia, sunburn, among other risks inherent in participating in camping, outdoor, and water activities. I know that alcohol and/or drugs do not mix safely with any outdoor activity.
I am over the age of 30 and assume responsibility for those in my charge under the age of 18. I hereby assume all legal responsibility for bodily injury to me or to any person on the property as a result of my visit and use, operation, or possession of equipment hired or loaned to me. Acknowledging this, I accept complete responsibility for the minor children and myself in my charge and visit the property and equipment and engage in activities or events at my own risk.
I will abide by the rules and accept these rental conditions:
The property I rent will be returned in the same condition in which it was rented, and I will be responsible for all damage and/or loss that occurs during my rental period.
I agree to abide by all rules as listed in VRBO and the Retreat section on the www.karmanosaracostarica.com website
I agree to hold harmless and to indemnify the Owners of the Rental Property, against all loss, damage, expense, and penalty on account of personal injury or property damage to the rental dwellers, the undersigned or to any minor child or children in the charge of the undersigned, howsoever arising, whether by act or acts or failure to act of the employees, owners or animals of the said company or property owners or not.
I acknowledge receipt of the property in good order and condition (if found otherwise per my arrival I will contact Owner immediately) and further agree that the Owner of the Rental Property shall not be liable for consequential damages of any kind or nature from whatever cause arising, whether property or equipment is loaned or rented.
I enter into agreement freely with the Owner of the Rental Property at my own risk, acknowledging the risks inherent in indoor and outdoor activities and assume any and all responsibility for the minor children and myself in my charge.