Terms & Conditions
UISCE [THE OPERATOR] & [THE CLIENT]
Operator's considerations
(a) The Operator and its agents reserve the right to vary tours, routes or programmes in response to circumstances which The Operator deems necessary.
(b) The Operator will endeavour, where any change is required, to include a comparable alternative.
(c) The Operator reserves the right to apply special conditions to any part of the itinerary which will allow for the better delivery of a tour programme or the safety of tour members, at the operators discretion.
(d) The Operator and its agents reserve the right to refuse entry to its vehicles without liability for consequential loss if any client member is deemed incapable or unwilling to behave appropriately.
(e) The Operator accepts no responsibility for injury, loss or damage to persons or effects on or near vehicles or on any activity performed as part of the tour programme, nor liability for activities undertaken by group members, nor liability for traffic delays, mechanical breakdowns, force majeur or consequential loss.
(f) The Operator reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions and will give at least 5 days notice to any party.
(g) Photographs taken by UISCE remain property of UISCE. Participants must confirm in writing if [s]he does not consent to her/his photograph being used in UISCE publicity.
Participant's considerations
Participants are required to
(a) Ensure, before signing this agreement, that the programme in its entirety is appropriate to his/her physical abilities and interests.
(b) Inform The Operator at booking, prior to the commencement of the programme, of any medical or dietary conditions that may have bearing on passenger comfort or safety.
(c) Sign the participants agreement [and release form if under 18 years] and to be give to The Operator when paying the balance of fees.
Payments and Refunds
(a) The cost of the programme is € based per person. Scholarships awarded by or through UISCE are deducted at source.
(b) 3 faculty. The price for increased number is as shown on the itinerary.
(c) The cost includes accommodation, meals, coach hire with driver/guide, entrance fees to visitor centres and tours, theatre performance and airport transfers by coach as per the itinerary. Normally two meals each day are provided, unless otherwise stated. The third meal is the participants’ responsibility.
(d) A non-refundable booking deposit is required, as per invoice.
(e) Full payment is required no less than 10 weeks before arrival in Ireland unless agreed in advance and conformed in writing.
(f) No refund is provided for cancellations with less than 10 weeks notice.
(g) 25% refund of the invoice is provided for cancellations more than 10 weeks in advance.
(h) The invoice is in Euro and the operator is not liable for any currency fluctuations.
(i) Payment is to be made by SAME DAY bank electronic transfer to the account stated on the most recent invoice / statement. Cheques or bank drafts are not accepted.
(j) Costs incurred for services purchased [eg laundry, room service etc] by the group or individual members of the group that are not settled before departure shall be invoiced directly to the group leader, who accepts liability for such charges.
CONTRACTORS SAFETY INFORMATION
This information applies to all contractors and others under their control engaged in carrying out work on our premises at:
Clinton Centre and intec Centre
It is our intention to secure a high standard of safety in all our areas of control, the following conditions form an integral part of the contract agreement.
1. Contractors must comply with health and safety legislation and Company health and safety rules whilst on site.
2. On arrival at our premises all Contractors must complete the details required in the visitors' book and report to the person responsible for the Contractor.
3. On the first visit, and when changes in health and safety controls are necessary to maintain a safe environment, information must be exchanged with our responsible person. This will cover for example hazards, restricted access areas, fire precautions, emergency action, first aid facilities, accident reporting, welfare facilities, smoking restrictions, segregation of work activities, any other issues affecting health and safety.
4. Contractors must adhere to the control measures and, where appropriate, method statements previously submitted to us.
5. All accidents must be notified to our responsible person and be recorded in the Accident Book. The requirements of the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations should be met by the contractor where appropriate.
6. The work area should be left tidy and secure, not only on completion of the work but each time the Contractors leave our premises.
7. All Contractors must familiarise themselves with our fire and emergency procedures.
8. Fire escape routes and exits must not be obstructed, fire doors must be kept shut.
9. Fire extinguishers must not be obstructed or removed from position.
10. High risk work e.g. hot work, demolition, excavation, asbestos removal/contact, work in confined spaces, electrical work and any other specified work must not be started unless a 'permit to work' has been issued by our responsible person.
11. For hot work only, work area must be checked an hour after completion of the works.
12. If in the opinion of our responsible person, contractors are working in such a manner as to put themselves, employees, visitors any other person, or property and equipment at risk, the contractors will be requested to stop work immediately and make the area safe before leaving the premises.
13. Contractors must supply their own access equipment, electrical equipment and hand tools.
14. Contractors must ensure this information is communicated to all their employees working at our premises.
This document does not relieve contractors of the statutory and common law duties.