Terms of Service
Last Updated: August 29, 2022
International Terms and Conditions
These conditions govern all bookings made with National Corporate Housing UK Ltd. or its affiliated entities, including National Corporate Housing, Inc. (“National" “us “we”). National UK is registered in England under number 10531529 whose registered office is at New Penderel House, 4th Floor, 283-288 High Holborn, London WC1V 7HP. You (“you“ “individual requesting booking“ and all members of your party collectively called “guests“) accept these conditions yourself and on behalf of all members of your party whether you are booking as a guest or on behalf of others.
1.1 Booking Confirmation
Any booking, will only be confirmed when payment has been made in accordance with the terms specified in your reservation details unless otherwise agreed. Restrictions may apply, including, but not limited to, minimum night stay and age or pet restrictions; you will be advised of these at the time of booking where applicable. We reserve the right to refuse any booking at any time. All guest names and contact telephone numbers are required at the time of booking for security and health and safety reasons. As soon as your confirmation and invoice are received, please check the details carefully and let us know immediately if anything is incorrect. We are unable to accept any liability if we are not notified of any inaccuracies at the time of the confirmation.
1.2 Special Requests
National is in the business of providing surprisingly superior service and we will do what we can to help guests with special requirements. Please ensure we are made aware in writing, of any special requirements at the time of booking so we can help you select the most suitable apartment for your needs. Although we will strive to meet any reasonable requests no guarantees can be given that any request will be met. We cannot accept reservations which are conditioned on particular requests.
1.3 Group Bookings
We consider a group to be five or more apartments being booked in the same city for similar dates or at the same property. Special conditions may apply and these will be advised at the time of booking. Cancellation charges will differ and will be advised at the time of booking.
2.1 Payment
Payment is required at the time of booking unless otherwise agreed or set forth in the reservation details. If payment does not reach us at the required time we reserve the right to suspend or cancel any booking made. Any late payments will result in interest being charged at 2% above Bank of England base rate for the period concerned.
Payment should be made by Bank Transfer. (bank details are available on request)
2.2 Security Deposit
A Security Deposit to cover “additional charges “, including breakages, damages, extra cleaning and further accommodation charges incurred during your stay, may be taken and you will be advised if this is the case at the time of enquiry.
2.3 Payment of Additional Charges
Valid credit/debit card details must be supplied at the time of booking in case of any incidentals or to cover “additional charges”.
In case of any additional charges, we will supply a written statement of what these are, including photographic evidence, where applicable. These charges will be deducted from any Security Deposit held or from a debit/credit card supplied and any balance on the Security Deposit will be refunded. In the event that payment under a debit/credit card is declined, National will attempt to charge the card again and if still declined, National reserves the right to terminate the booking, withhold the Security Deposit in consideration of payment of Rent and seek to exclude Guests from the Apartment until all charges due are promptly paid.
3.1 Pricing
The rates we advertise are to the best of our knowledge correct at the date of publication but we reserve the right to change any rates in line with market prices. Prior to the booking being confirmed rates quoted are based on the rates prevailing at the time but may be subject to change. Once a booking has been confirmed we will not change the rate quoted unless you amend the booking dates or our cost of supplying the accommodation changes as a result of tax changes or currency fluctuations beyond our control.
4.1 Changes, Extensions and Cancellations
All requests for changes, extensions and cancellations must be made in writing directly to your National representative. Failure to extend, cancel or modify your reservation or booking directly with National may result in you being liable to pay us the full amount of the booking.
4.2 Changes
If you wish to change any detail of your confirmed booking National will use all reasonable efforts to make the change. All changes of dates are subject to availability. Should any change be rejected, you will be responsible for the original booking. Name changes or child age changes will not incur any charges or administration fees.
4.3 Extensions
If you wish to extend a reservation please give your National representative as much notice as possible in order to facilitate your request. All extensions are subject to availability and potential rate change. Where notice to extend a stay has been given, we will only confirm this only when additional payment has been made in accordance with your booking details.
4.4 Cancellations and Early Departures
Your cancellation policy is clarified at the time of enquiry or booking and upon request.
Early Departures: National reserves the right to treat an early departure or reduction in the number of nights or apartments booked as a cancellation and apartments may then be re-let and cancellation charges will apply. If pricing is provided based on a minimum length of stay and the total number of nights reduces as a result of early departure, we reserve the right to increase the rate per night, retrospectively, from the first day of the reservation.
Non-arrivals: will be treated as a cancellation and you will be responsible for the cancellation fee.
Please note that transaction fees are not refundable in the event of a cancellation.
4.5 Notice Period
Your notice to vacate and cancellation policy is unique to the property you reserve. National will communicate this policy to you via email at the time of booking.
4.6 Sublease
Lessee/Occupant(s) shall not sublet all or a portion of the premises or assign the Agreement without the prior written consent of National. Any sublet or assignment will not release Lessee/Occupant(s) from liability.
5.1 Changes by Us
We do not expect to have to make any changes to your booking however occasionally bookings have to be changed or canceled or errors in information or other details corrected and we reserve the right to do so. If this does happen, we will let contact you as soon as possible. If a change must be made or your booking must be canceled we will, where possible, offer you an alternative apartment of similar type and standard in a similar location for the same period. If you do not wish to accept a change or any alternative apartment offered or we cannot offer you a suitable alternative apartment, you may be entitled to cancel your booking and receive a refund unless this is the result of an Event beyond our Control – see below. You should tell us as soon as possible whether you wish to accept any change or alternative apartment offered or alternatively if you want a refund.
Events beyond our control include but are not limited to the following: the act of God, an outbreak of hostilities, riot, civil disturbance, acts of terrorism, revolution, the act of any government or authority (including but not limited to refusal or revocation of any license or consent), fire, flood, lightning, explosion, fog or bad weather, epidemic, interruption or failure of a utility service (including but not limited to electricity, gas, water or telecommunications), renovations and building work undertaken at the property or in the local area, strikes, lockouts or boycotts, embargo, blockade.
6.1 Insurance
We cannot accept liability for the theft and/or damage of your personal belongings during your stay. Therefore we advise you to take appropriate renters insurance. In addition, we advise you to ensure you have taken appropriate travel insurance to cover any unexpected cancellation or medical expenses.
7.1 Website
Reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the content of our website (and/or other means of promotion or advertising) is correct but it is subject to amendment at any time without notice. All content on our website (and/or other means of promotion or advertising) is published in good faith but you acknowledge that we cannot check the accuracy of all information provided. Given the above factors, we do not warrant that any of the content on our website (and/or other means of promotion or advertising) accurately or completely describes any of the apartments. Our website may link to other websites and we are not responsible for the data policies, content or security of these linked websites. Our website (and/or other means of promotion or advertising) will only have a general representation of the accommodation shown. Actual apartment size, design, fixtures, furnishings and facilities may vary.
8.1 Liability
If you choose to book an apartment operated by one of National's supplier partners, unless otherwise agreed, National acts solely as an intermediary between you and the supplier for the duration of these reservations, and any additional terms and conditions of that supplier will apply to this booking. Upon request, we will endeavor to make any additional terms and conditions applicable to your booking available to you.
9.1 Your Accommodation
All apartments are offered as serviced apartments and are only to be used as temporary or holiday accommodation for you, or your company. They are not for use as the principal, additional home or residence of guests; you will not be entitled to a tenancy or an assured shorthold or assured tenancy. No relationship of landlord and tenant is created and no statutory security of tenure exists now or when the period of occupation ends. If you or any member of your party fails to vacate at the end of the period you will be charged the appropriate accommodation charges for the continued period of occupation. No persons other than the guests have the right to use the apartment.
These conditions constitute an excluded agreement under S(3A)(7)(a)of the Protection from Eviction Act 1977 (as amended) and cannot be construed as an assured tenancy under the Housing Act 1988 (as amended). We cannot guarantee an exact apartment number prior to arrival. The maximum number of guests in an apartment is determined by the number of beds in the apartment. If the maximum number is exceeded then we may refuse access to the accommodation and/or reserve the right to charge for additional apartments.
9.2 Check-in and Check-out Times
Apartments are usually available from 4pm on the day of arrival to 11am on the day of departure. Some properties may differ in their arrival and departure times - we will clarify this if applicable. Early arrival or late departure may be available for an additional charge but in most cases, they cannot be guaranteed unless booked from the night before arrival or for the night after departure.
9.3 Key Collection
Key collection details will be provided prior to arrival in your welcome letter. Some of our apartments don’t have a 24h reception desk, therefore it is mandatory that you tell us the date and time of your arrival so that we may arrange a personal meet & greet service in order to hand over your keys. In these cases it essential that you let us or our supplier know ahead of time if you anticipate any delays or changes to your arrival day/time so that we can re-organise the meet & greet service.
9.4 Departure
The procedure for departure will be confirmed in advance of your departure date.
9.5 Pets
Pets are permitted in specific apartments only if National gives prior approval. Occupant must comply with any and all terms and restrictions pertaining to pets as denoted by the property of residency. A supplemental non-disclosure fee of at least $400.00 will be assessed and immediately due if National is aware of a pet on the premises that has not been authorized by National. Thenon-disclosure fee will be in addition to pet fees required by the property of residency and National may at any time and with immediacy terminate this Agreement with respect to occupants who refuses to comply with all applicable pet terms. Any and all damage costs or excess cleaning costs related to any pet in any unit will be the financial responsibility of the occupant upon move out or later discovery by National, and all such damages or costs will be in addition to the Pet Fee.
10.1 Facilities and Services
The following information applies to select National operated apartments.
Housekeeping: If your apartment includes cleaning services you will be notified of the cleaning schedule upon request. If the cleaners cannot gain access to your apartment for any reason during the regular cleaning day/time, please be informed that a clean may not be able to be rescheduled during the same week. Should you wish to reschedule during the same week there may be an additional charge. However, regular services will be expected to continue the following week. If for any reason you wish to change your regular clean, we must be notified in writing at least 48 working hours in advance (for example, if your clean is on a Monday, we must be notified no later than Thursday with regards to any change of date). If you wish to have your apartment cleaned more regularly additional charges will apply; to be confirmed upon request.
Apartment Access: Routine maintenance is carried out regularly by the property’s management team. In the event access is required, we will attempt to notify you at least 24 hours in advance, except in the event of an emergency when we require immediate access.
Telephone: Where telephones are provided in apartments guests are responsible for all call charges incurred during their stay unless otherwise agreed. In some cases, the call charges are provided by a third-party supplier and guests are responsible for setting up an account with the provider direct.
Internet Access: Information about Internet access will be provided at time of booking and on arrival. Access is subject to National’s acceptable use policy and at peak times the bandwidth available for connection to the Internet may be under pressure due to the number of people connecting to the Internet, both internally and externally. National recommends that activities requiring increased bandwidth such as Skype, Movie/TV streaming is limited at these times. Guests must not interfere, move or disconnect any equipment relating to the provision of the Internet access and must not use the connection for any illegal or immoral purpose (including but not limited to file sharing) and National reserves the right to pass on any record to the authorities should National be made aware of any such use. National reserves the right to disconnect a guest at any time without notice if, in National’s opinion they breach any of these terms and conditions.
Keys: Guests will be provided with a set of keys/fobs/access card to access the property and the apartment and parking space, where applicable. Additional sets can be provided on request. It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of these at all times and that they are returned at the end of your stay. An additional charge will be made for replacements and if we are required to provide access due to lost or forgotten keys.
Interruption to services: We will make every effort to ensure that guests enjoy a peaceful stay, however, cannot guarantee or be held responsible for any failure or interruption of services to the apartment or the building, including electricity, air conditioning, water or any damage to telephone, broadband/ internet and other communications, including disruption or noise caused as a result of repair works being carried out in another part of the property. Where we are made aware of such failure or interruption we will endeavour to rectify such services within a reasonable period of time at our apartments, and will use reasonable endeavours to ensure any preferred supplier is made aware of, and rectifies, such problems within a reasonable period.
Emergency Services: Our suppliers are available to ensure your stay is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Contact details for after-hours needs are made available in your welcome letter.
11.1 Health and Safety
Health and Safety of all our guests is paramount to us. On arrival, you should familiarise yourself with the layout of the apartment and building and the health and safety procedures specific to your apartment.
12.1 Quality and Feedback
We are committed to providing superior service. We welcome your feedback and you will be asked to complete a guest satisfaction survey upon arrival as well as after departure. We value this feedback which provides us with useful information on how we can improve our services further.
13.1 Complaints
In the unlikely event that you are dissatisfied with any aspect of your accommodation please notify National’s management team as soon as possible. If you do not give us the opportunity to resolve a problem during your stay, this may affect the final outcome of any complaint received. We aim to deliver an exceptional experience, but in the unlikely event that you are dissatisfied with our service, please contact us by email at [email protected].
14.1 Privacy
National will not rent or sell your Personal Information to others but may disclose personal information with third-party vendors and service providers that work with National. We will only share Personal Information with these vendors and service providers to help us provide a better product or service to you in furtherance of the relationship you desire to have with National. National may disclose your information to others with that purpose in the following ways:
- when we have received your written consent to do so;
- when you voluntarily choose to include personally identifiable information in a publicly accessible area of a Website (e.g., public profile);
- we may use information in “cookies” and “automatically collected” information to (a) personalize our services, such as remembering your information so that you will not have to re-enter it during your visit or the next time you visit the Websites; (b) provide customized third party advertisements, content, and information; (c) monitor and analyze the effectiveness of the Websites and third-party marketing activities; (d) monitor aggregate site usage metrics such as the total number of visitors and pages viewed; and (e) track your entries, submissions, and status in any promotions or other activities.
- when we communicate with employers, relocation companies, travel agencies, companies or organizations, who have made reservations, agreed to make payments, arranged for discounts, or purchased services on your behalf or if you use our services under a corporate or other commercial account;
- if you seek to have your rental charges invoiced to your employer or any other third party, we may disclose personally identifiable data about you to that employer or third party and to any companies that assist the third party in processing invoices;
- when we report to credit card issuers, credit reporting and fraud-checking agencies and debt collection agencies, but only to the extent necessary to comply with contractual agreements;
- if you choose to do business with us through, or with the assistance of, your employer's or any third party's travel agent, relocation company or another intermediary, we may disclose personally identifiable data about you to the employer or other intermediary to make, modify or cancel a reservation made by or with the assistance of the agent, to respond to questions or comments made by the agent on your behalf, to facilitate any other task that the employer or intermediary advises us that you intend for the agent to fulfill, or that such an agent would, as a matter of industry practice, typically fulfill;
- in situations where sharing or disclosing, your information is required in order to offer you services you desire, but only in the event we advise you of our intention to share such information;
- when companies or service providers that perform business activities on behalf of National require such information (e.g., credit card processing, customer support services, market research administration or database management services)
- in the event National is merged with, National or its assets are acquired by, or National acquires another company, in any of these circumstances, we reserve the right to transfer or assign the information that we have collected from you, in connection therewith;
- to comply with legal or regulatory requirements or obligations in accordance with applicable law or court order, judicial or other government subpoena or warrant, and otherwise in our good faith belief that disclosure is necessary or appropriate to satisfy any law, regulation or other governmental requests, to operate any Website properly, or to protect or defend our rights or the rights or well-being of our employees, users or others or if you are involved (or are suspected by governmental authorities or our security functions to be involved) in any illegal activity; or
- in case of an emergency such as to safeguard the life, health, or property of an individual.
If personally identifiable information is shared as mentioned above, we will limit the scope of such information that is furnished solely to the amount necessary for the performance of the specific function. Unless otherwise precluded by legal process, we require third parties to protect your personally identifiable information in a similar manner as set forth in our complete Privacy Policy located at https://www.nationalcorporatehousing.com/privacy-policy and abide by applicable privacy laws and regulations. If you do not want us to use your contact information please let us know by email via [email protected]
15.1 General
We reserve the right to change these conditions from time to time. If guests are in breach of any of these conditions, we reserve the right to request that guests vacate their apartment immediately. These conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and the Courts of England shall have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any claim, dispute or difference concerning these conditions and any matter arising from them.
Domestic Introduction and Agreement
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Privacy Policy
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Software
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Unsolicited Submissions of Content
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Indemnification
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Prohibited Activities
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Limitation of Liability
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Claims of Copyright Infringement
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DMCA NOTICE OF ALLEGED INFRINGEMENT
Please include in the Notice:
(1) Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at that site.
(2) Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit National to locate the material.
(3) Information reasonably sufficient to permit National to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail address at which you may be contacted.
(4) The following statement and representation (to repeat verbatim): I have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
(5) The following statement and representation (to repeat verbatim): The information in this Notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that (choose one) (i) I am the owner or (ii) I am authorized to act on behalf of the owner, of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
(6) A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
Deliver the Notice to National’s Designated Copyright Agent:
Zach Wolfe
c/o Legal Department
National Corporate Housing, Inc.
8400 E. Crescent Pkwy, Ste. 300
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
303-863-7006
Miscellaneous
Anti-Slavery Commitment
This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the "Act") and constitutes National’s slavery and human trafficking statement adopted in 2020 and still in effect today. The following outlines measures and steps National has taken and is set to take in order to prohibit slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains and in any part of our business.
National’s Ethical Commitment
National remains strongly opposed to slavery and human trafficking. National is dedicated to taking the necessary steps to provide sustainable business practices and workplace conditions. This includes the prevention and denunciation of forced or trafficked labor. National continuously evaluates and makes modifications to in-house operational processes and encourages suppliers to as well. We are dedicated to remaining an ethics leader in our industry, welcoming our peers to join us in global initiatives that foster sustainability, corporate responsibility, and accountability throughout our industry.
National’s Supply Chain and Due Diligence
National’s commitment to ensuring that forced labor or human trafficking has no place in our supply chain is without compromise. We remain committed to acting with high integrity and ethics in all business relationships. This commitment includes maintaining processes for certifying the absence of forced labor or trafficking at all levels of our supply chain. National’s supply chain includes other serviced apartment and temporary housing businesses, professional waste removal services, laundry service providers, maintenance services and furniture vendors.
National’s Policies and Risk Assessment
At National, we have numerous, intensive policies in place that ensure business is conducted in accordance with the highest ethical, moral, legal, and professional standards. A few examples of such policies include:
Anti-Harassment and Retaliation Policy: National’s mission is to be the most admired and respected global company to our coworkers, customers, and suppliers by maintaining an ethical and financially healthy organization. It is National’s policy that Associates have the opportunity to work in an atmosphere and environment where they are treated with respect and dignity. National is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, National expects that all relationships among persons in the office will be business-like and free of bias or prejudice.
National encourages the prompt reporting of complaints or concerns by our employees so that rapid and constructive action can be taken. Any reported allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or wrongdoing will be investigated promptly. Confidentiality will be maintained throughout the investigatory process to the extent consistent with adequate investigation and appropriate corrective action. Retaliation against an individual for reporting harassment or discrimination or for participating in an investigation of a claim of harassment or discrimination is a violation of our policy and subject to disciplinary action, including termination.
Anti- Bribery and Conflict of Interest Policy: Associates must avoid any relationship or activity that might impair their ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing their jobs. At times, an Associate may be faced with situations in which business actions are taken on behalf of National may conflict with the Associate’s own personal interests. National property, information, or business opportunities may not be used for personal gain.
National’s Strategic Partnerships and Alliances
National is committed to standing together, as a unified front, with other suppliers and competitors in our field. By working together, we are stronger and more impactful. We’ve participated in global initiatives that foster and drive corporate responsibility through our industry and within our business. This included a third-party assessment of National’s corporate responsibility, which was completed in 2020. We were awarded the honor of a silver sustainability award through EcoVadis.
We strive to partner with our suppliers long-term, working diligently with them to improve sustainability and thinking innovatively to find new, creative solutions and alternative practices.
National’s Future Commitment
National is considered a thought-leader in the industry. We have committees dedicated to corporate sustainability, corporate responsibility, and diversity, equity, and inclusion – ensuring we are taking the necessary steps to Do The Right Thing, one of our Core Values. We have identified the importance of preventing modern slavery and human trafficking through outwardly denouncing these practices and enacting policies to ensure we are in compliance with the law.
• We aim to engage our suppliers, having them agree to our outlined service levels and practices, which prohibits modern slavery and human trafficking within their direct business and supply chain, and that they follow systems and processes to identify, evaluate, monitor, and mitigate risk areas within their business and supply chain to safeguard whistle-blowers.
• We aim to expand the reach and scope of our committees and policies to include specific language regarding the reporting of modern slavery and human trafficking (slated for completion by the end of 2022
• We developed a formal modern slavery policy which is included in our associate handbook and reviewed upon hiring associates and publicly published our statement on our company website
• We have a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist on staff who provides training on important matters, such as microaggressions and racism (modern slavery and human trafficking training currently in development).
• We have identified the need to incorporate into our pre-contract due diligence more stringent and clearly defined provisions that drive compliance with UK legislation and outline expedited termination and nullification of contracts upon violation of laws regarding forced labor, human trafficking, and slavery.
National remains committed to continuously updating and evaluating our policies and procedures to certify we are combatting the mistreatment of persons in our business and supply chain.