Terms and Conditions

General conditions for using the website and staying at the property.

1. Property and operator

Hakuna Matata Holiday House is a holiday home in Trani operated by Sergio Di Gennaro, acting as an individual.

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2. Use of the website

The website presents the property, provides information and contact details, and gives access to reserved areas. Users must use it lawfully and must not attempt to disrupt the service or access unauthorised content.

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3. Bookings

Direct bookings are managed through Little Hotelier; bookings may also come from Booking.com, Airbnb or other platforms. Availability, price and specific conditions are those displayed and accepted through the channel used when the booking is confirmed.

The website does not replace the booking engine or platform used for the booking.

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4. Prices, payments, changes and cancellations

Prices, payment methods and deadlines, changes, cancellations, refunds and any charges depend on the selected rate and booking channel. The specific terms of the confirmed booking apply.

Tourist tax, where due, is separate from the accommodation price.

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5. Right of withdrawal

Under Article 59(1)(n) of the Italian Consumer Code, the standard distance-contract right of withdrawal generally does not apply to accommodation for non-residential purposes supplied on a specific date or during a specific period.

Any commercial cancellation conditions included in the booking remain separate and continue to apply.

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6. Check-in and check-out

Standard check-in begins at 15:00, unless a different time is agreed or communicated for the individual stay. Check-out is by 10:00. The information provided in the confirmation or guest area applies.

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7. Guests and children

Only guests included in the booking may occupy the property, within the confirmed capacity. Information provided must be accurate and kept up to date.

Children must stay under the responsibility of a parent, guardian or authorised adult.

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8. Self check-in and property access

Guests may access the property independently. Codes and instructions are personal to the stay, must be kept secure and must not be shared with people outside the guest group.

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9. Guest data and documents

Guests must provide accurate data and readable documents where required for stay management and applicable obligations. The booking contact must be authorised to provide information about other guests.

Processing is described in the Privacy Policy.

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10. Tourist tax and payment

Tourist tax is separate from the accommodation price and is calculated under current local rules. Exemptions may apply and, where available, payment may be made online.

If stay details change after a payment, an additional balance may become due. Any overpayment does not trigger an automatic refund: the guest should contact the property so it can be reviewed.

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11. House rules

  • smoking is not permitted inside the property;
  • pets are not allowed;
  • quiet hours from 00:00 to 07:00 must be respected.
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12. Use of the property and equipment

The property and available equipment, as described on the website or in the booking, must be used carefully, for their intended purpose and in accordance with any instructions provided.

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13. Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi must be used lawfully, responsibly and with respect for the rights of others. Credentials must not be shared with people outside the guest group.

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14. Damage and guest responsibility

Under applicable rules, guests are responsible for damage caused intentionally or through misuse by themselves or members of their group. Problems or damage must be reported promptly.

These Terms do not introduce fixed penalties, deposits or automatic charges.

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15. Service availability and liability

The website, guest area or some amenities may be temporarily unavailable because of maintenance, faults, security needs or external causes. The property will act with reasonable promptness and remains responsible within the limits provided by law.

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16. Third-party services and links

Booking engines, booking platforms, payment providers, maps and external communication tools operate under their own terms and privacy notices. The property does not control services independently provided by those parties.

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17. Intellectual property

Texts, logos, graphics and photographs are protected to the extent of the rights held by their respective owners. Commercial reuse requires permission unless otherwise allowed by law.

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19. Applicable law and consumer protection

These Terms are governed by Italian law. Mandatory consumer protections and the court available to the consumer remain unaffected; no provision imposes an exclusive court contrary to those rights.

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21. Changes to these Terms

These Terms may be updated to reflect changes to the services or the law. Updates do not retroactively alter specific booking conditions already accepted, unless required by law or agreed with the guest.

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