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Terms and Conditions

Cichy Zaułek Apartments | Rumia

§1. General Provisions

1. These Terms and Conditions define the rules for using the house/apartments and the surrounding area as part of the accommodation service provided.

2. Every guest staying at the property is obliged to comply with these Terms and Conditions.

§2. Quiet Hours

Quiet hours are in effect from 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM. During this time, it is forbidden to play loud music, use loud TV, shout, make noise, or engage in any other activities that may disturb the peace of neighbors and other guests.

§3. Prohibition of Organizing Events

Organizing events on the property premises is strictly prohibited, including:

  • special events (birthdays, bachelor parties, etc.),
  • mass events,
  • loud social gatherings that disturb the peace.

The property is intended exclusively for quiet relaxation.

§4. Number of Persons

1. The maximum number of guests staying overnight in the apartment may not exceed the number of persons specified in the reservation.

2. Visitors (not staying overnight) may remain on the property premises only until 10:00 PM.

3. The guest staying overnight bears full responsibility for visitors – their behavior must comply with these Terms and Conditions.

4. After 10:00 PM, visitors must leave the property premises.

§5. Smoking Ban and Financial Consequences

1. Smoking tobacco, electronic cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and heating products is completely prohibited throughout the apartment (in all interior rooms).

2. Smoking is allowed only in a designated outdoor area.

3. Non-compliance with the smoking ban inside the apartment will result in an additional fee of 800 PLN covering the cost of professional ozone treatment and airing of the rooms.

§6. Pets

1. The presence of any animals is strictly prohibited on the property premises.

2. We do not accept reservations with animals. This applies to all domestic animals (dogs, cats, rodents, etc.).

3. If an animal is found on the property premises, the owner has the right to:

  • charge an additional fee of 500 PLN for additional cleaning and disinfection,
  • immediately terminate the guest's stay without a refund of the paid fee.

§7. Liability for Damages

1. The guest bears full financial responsibility for any damage caused in the apartment or on the property due to their fault or the fault of persons invited by them (including visitors).

2. In the event of damage or destruction of equipment, appliances, furniture, walls, floors, or installations, the owner has the right to charge a fee corresponding to the cost of repair or purchase of a new item with comparable parameters.

§8. Prohibition of Moving Furniture and Interfering with Installations

1. It is forbidden to move furniture inside the apartment without the owner's consent.

2. Guests are forbidden from interfering with:

  • electrical, water, sewage, and heating installations,
  • household fittings (sockets, switches, thermostats, valves, meters),
  • technical devices (heating, boiler, heat pump, air conditioning, etc.).

3. In the event of any technical problem, the guest is obliged to contact the owner immediately – independent repairs are prohibited.

§9. Prohibition of Bringing Hazardous Materials

It is forbidden to bring flammable, explosive, corrosive, toxic, or other hazardous substances and items into the apartment and onto the property. This includes in particular: gasoline, propane-butane gas, fireworks, firecrackers, pyrotechnic materials, solvents, and flammable aerosols.

§10. CCTV Monitoring

1. The property premises in common areas (i.e., building entrance, stairwell, corridors, gazebo, driveway – if present) are covered by CCTV monitoring.

2. The monitoring serves exclusively to protect property and ensure guest safety.

3. The interiors of the apartments are not monitored – guests' privacy in the rented interior premises is fully maintained.

§11. Use of Garden Furniture

1. Guests may freely use the garden furniture located on the property.

2. The furniture should be used as intended, keeping it clean and in good technical condition.

3. After using the furniture (especially before evening or in case of rain), it should be left in order.

4. Garden furniture may not be taken outside the property or moved inside the apartment without the owner's consent.

§12. Final Provisions (Stay Rules)

Violation of the property's Terms and Conditions, in particular:

  • ban on events,
  • smoking in the apartment (800 PLN fee),
  • quiet hours,
  • ban on pets (500 PLN fee),
  • ban on bringing hazardous materials,
  • interfering with installations or moving furniture,

authorizes the owner to immediately terminate the stay without a refund of the paid fee.

📦 Online Sales Terms (Internet Reservations)

§13. General Provisions for Online Sales

1. These Terms and Conditions define the rules for making apartment reservations via the website www.cichyzaulek.pl (hereinafter referred to as the "Website").

2. All reservations made through the Website constitute a distance sales agreement for accommodation services.

3. The seller of accommodation services is:

  • Name: KBP Karolina Zbróg
  • Address: ul. Warszawska 24m6, 81-317 Gdynia
  • Tax ID (NIP): 5882098480
  • Email: kontakt@cichyzaulek.pl
  • Phone: +48 453 310 493

§14. Payment Terms

1. The accommodation service can be paid for:

  • Online payment (credit card, BLIK, fast bank transfer) via an external payment operator,
  • Traditional bank transfer to the seller's bank account (bank details will be sent in the reservation confirmation),
  • Cash on-site at check-in (if this option was selected at the time of booking).

2. In the case of online reservations with bank transfer payment – the reservation is confirmed only after the payment is credited to the seller's account.

3. Any transaction fees (bank commissions) are borne by the customer, unless the agreement states otherwise.

§15. Tariff Types and Cancellation Terms

1. Depending on the selected tariff, different cancellation rules apply:

NON-REFUNDABLE TARIFF (lowest price)

  • No possibility to cancel the reservation.
  • In case of withdrawal from the stay for any reason – paid funds are forfeited in full.
  • No refund of the amount paid.

STANDARD TARIFF (mid-range price)

  • Free cancellation up to 7 days before the planned check-in date (full refund).
  • Cancellation less than 7 days before check-in – no refund (100% fee).

FLEX TARIFF (higher price, flexible)

  • Free cancellation up to 5 days before the planned check-in date (full refund).
  • Cancellation less than 5 days before check-in – no refund (100% fee).

PREMIUM TARIFF (highest price, maximum flexibility)

  • Free cancellation up to 14 days before the planned check-in date (full refund).
  • Cancellation between 13 and 7 days before check-in – 50% refund.
  • Cancellation less than 7 days before check-in – no refund (100% fee).

2. In the case of non-arrival (no-show) without prior cancellation – the full fee for the entire planned stay is charged (no refund).

3. Cancellation of the reservation should be made by contacting the Administrator (email: kontakt@cichyzaulek.pl or by phone).

4. Refunds are made to the same bank account from which the payment was made, within 14 days from the date of cancellation.

§16. Withdrawal from the Agreement (Consumer Rights)

1. According to the Consumer Rights Act, the customer has the right to withdraw from a distance agreement within 14 days from the date of its conclusion (i.e., from the date of making the reservation).

2. The right of withdrawal does not apply to accommodation services if the seller informed the customer before making the reservation that the service will be performed on a date specified by the customer (which is the case for reservations with specific stay dates).

3. In practice, this means that the cancellation terms set out in §15 take precedence over the statutory right of withdrawal – in accordance with Article 38, point 12 of the Consumer Rights Act (exception for accommodation agreements).

§17. Complaints

1. The customer has the right to file a complaint in the event of non-compliance of the service with the agreement (e.g., apartment standard deviating from the description, faults).

2. Complaints should be submitted immediately after identifying the problem – preferably during the stay – by email or phone.

3. The seller shall consider the complaint within 14 days from the date of its receipt and inform the customer of the outcome.

4. If the complaint is accepted, the seller may propose:

  • a partial price reduction,
  • additional compensation (e.g., a voucher for a future stay),
  • or – if the non-compliance is significant – withdrawal from the agreement with a full refund for unused days.

§18. Technical Terms for Online Payments

1. Online payments are made through an external payment operator that ensures secure transaction processing.

2. Before making a payment, the customer is redirected to the secure page of the payment operator, where they choose the payment method (card, BLIK, transfer, etc.).

3. The payment operator automatically confirms the payment – the seller does not have access to the customer's card details.

4. In the event of a failed payment, the reservation is not confirmed – please try again or choose another payment method.

§19. Final Provisions for Online Sales

1. Matters not regulated by these online sales Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the provisions of the Civil Code and the Consumer Rights Act.

2. Any disputes arising from online sales agreements shall be settled by the court having jurisdiction over the seller's registered office, subject to the provisions on alternative jurisdiction for consumers.

3. The customer has the option to use out-of-court dispute resolution (mediation, consumer arbitration) – more information is available at UOKiK.

§20. Binding Version of the Terms

1. These Terms and Conditions have been prepared in Polish. In the event that translations into other languages are made available, these versions are for informational purposes only and serve to facilitate understanding of the content for guests who do not speak Polish.

2. In the event of any discrepancies, inconsistencies, or interpretative disputes between the Polish version and the version in another language, only the Polish version is binding and decisive.

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