Legal Notice and Conditions of Use of the Website
Accessing the website HoliBuddy.com designates you as a USER and implies your full and unconditional acceptance of this legal notice and the privacy policy in its most current version, along with any General Contracting Conditions that may apply. We advise you to review these documents before using the website’s features and each time you access the site, as we reserve the right to change, modify, add, or delete any part of these terms at any time. Mere access to this website does not imply a commercial relationship between the user and the website.
I. WEBSITE OWNER
In accordance with Article 10 of Law 34/2002, of July 11, on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce, the following information is provided regarding the website owners:
- Website Owner: HoliBuddy Inc. (HoliBuddy Turizm A.Ş.)
- Registered Address**: Karlıktepe Region, Camlik St. 1C/262, Kartal, Istanbul.
- Tax ID: 4631194989
- Central Registration System No: 0463119498900001
For addressing inquiries, questions, or complaints, users can use the following contact methods:
- Contact form on the website
- Email: info@holibuddy.com
II. CONDITIONS OF USE
Introduction
HoliBuddy provides a price comparison site for car rental and other ancillary services (e.g., insurance associated with bookings) and allows for direct booking or contracting on the website itself. By accessing and using this website, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions. We recommend reading this section carefully before using the website.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, HoliBuddy assumes no obligation or liability for services it does not provide directly. HoliBuddy is not liable for any inaccuracies, incompleteness, or lack of updates regarding data or information about characteristics and other relevant details provided by suppliers of the products or services offered on the website.
User Obligations
Users must use this website legally, in accordance with these conditions, and in a manner that does not harm the rights or interests of HoliBuddy or third parties. Specifically, users agree not to:
- Engage in illegal activities or actions contrary to public policy or good faith.
- Use the website’s data to send unsolicited communications (spam).
- Introduce or disseminate false, misleading, ambiguous, or inaccurate information on the website or distribute content of a racist, xenophobic, pornographic, or terrorist nature, or content that violates human rights or minors' rights.
- Infringe on intellectual property rights of HoliBuddy or third parties.
- Damage the physical or logical systems of HoliBuddy, its suppliers, or third parties.
- Introduce or spread computer viruses or use other systems capable of causing damage.
- Remove, alter, evade, or manipulate any security device or system installed on the website pages.
Disclaimer
This website is provided "as is" and its use is at the user’s own risk. HoliBuddy, its administrators, employees, suppliers, or collaborators shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of the website, excluding any warranties to the fullest extent permitted by law.
HoliBuddy does not guarantee the website’s availability and accessibility but will make reasonable efforts to do so. There may be interruptions for maintenance operations.
HoliBuddy is not responsible for damages resulting from interferences, interruptions, computer viruses, phone breakdowns, delays, or other issues beyond its control. It does not guarantee the absence of viruses or malware and is not liable for damages caused by third-party interference beyond its control. HoliBuddy is also not liable for damages caused by misuse of the website’s content or errors in content provided by users or third parties. HoliBuddy assumes no liability for services it does not directly perform.
External Links
HoliBuddy does not assume responsibility for the content of external website links or guarantee the technical availability, quality, reliability, accuracy, comprehensiveness, truthfulness, validity, and legality of materials or information contained in these hyperlinks or other websites. The inclusion of external links does not imply any association or participation with the connected entities.
Intellectual Property and Copyright
Except for content owned by third parties, the intellectual property rights of the website, domain name, source code, design, navigation structure, and all its elements (including but not limited to images, sounds, audio, video, software, texts, trademarks, logos, color combinations, and design) belong to HoliBuddy. The reproduction, distribution, public communication, or transformation of these contents, in any form or by any means, is prohibited without HoliBuddy's authorization or that of third parties holding intellectual property rights. Users may view, print, copy, and store the website's elements on their devices only for personal use. Entities or individuals intending to link to the website must ensure that only access is provided, not reproducing the website's contents or services.
III. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Introduction
These general terms and conditions apply to bookings processed on this website (the "Website"), owned by HoliBuddy.
Booking of activities or services on the website is done directly with the corresponding suppliers (car rental companies, insurance companies, etc.), with HoliBuddy acting as a price comparator and allowing you to book or contract directly on the website. Supplier details are provided on the booking page.
Legal Regulation
These general conditions are governed by Law 7/1998 of April 13 on General Contracting Conditions, Royal Legislative Decree 1/2007 of November 16, which approves the revised text of the General Law for the Defense of Consumers and Users and other complementary laws, Law 34/2002 of July 11 on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce, and applicable tourist regulations, and subsidiarily, the Civil Code and Commercial Code.
Clauses
Booking through the website is subject to the following clauses:
1. **Declarations**: The user declares:
- They are of legal age and have full capacity to formalize the reservation and understand all conditions on the website.
- The information provided at booking is true and complete.
- They confirm the reservation, including dates and vehicle category.
2. **Website Access**:
Access is at the user’s own risk.
3. **Contracting Services**:
- Reservations through this website form a contract between the user and the service supplier, with HoliBuddy acting as a price comparator. The supplier is responsible for the services and legal compliance. HoliBuddy is not liable for inaccuracies or other issues related to services provided by suppliers.
- The reservation includes services detailed on the booking page. These conditions, along with specific tariff conditions, must be accepted before making a reservation.
- The contract can be in Turkish or other available languages. In case of discrepancies, the Turkish version prevails.
Online Bookings:
The booking process includes:
- Checking availability and selecting vehicle type and additional services.
- Providing personal data and accepting terms and conditions.
- Entering card details and payment.
- Booking confirmation and payment processing.
- The reservation is only confirmed once payment is made, unless otherwise stated in the tariff conditions.
- Errors can be corrected using the browser's "back" button. Booking details will be recapitulated, and any errors should be reported by email to info@holibuddy.com. The customer will receive a voucher by email.
Price and Payment:
Prices and payment methods are as stated on the reservation page. Promotions and offers are valid while accessible. Prices are in EUROS, regardless of the client’s location.
Modification or Cancellation:
Subject to tariff conditions.
Right of Withdrawal:
According to Article 97.1.m) RDL 1/2007, you do not have a right of withdrawal.
4. **Processing of Personal Data**
Information on personal data processing and rights of access, deletion, limitation, rectification, opposition, and portability can be found in the privacy policy on the website’s homepage.
5. **Invalidity of Clauses**
If any provision is declared invalid, only that provision will be affected, and the rest of the terms will remain in full force.
6. **Acceptance**
Access and use of the Website and making a reservation imply acceptance of these terms and conditions, along with any applicable specific legislation.
7. **Applicable Law and Jurisdiction**
The website is governed by Turkish law, excluding its conflict of law rules. Disputes will be subject to the competent Courts and Tribunals. Consumers can use the European Commission’s online dispute resolution platform: [ODR Platform](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/odr/main/index.cfm?event=main.home.chooseLanguage).
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