These General Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”) govern the use of the Qawra Palace Resort & Spa website (the “Site”) and the services provided through it. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not access or use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as any additional terms and conditions and policies referenced herein or available through hyperlinks.

2. Use of the Site

2.1. You agree to use the Site solely for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms, any applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.

2.2. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that may disable, damage, or impair the Site or interfere with any other party’s use of the Site.
• Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access the Site for any purpose, including monitoring or copying any of the material on the Site.
• Use any manual process to monitor or copy any of the material on the Site or for any other unauthorized purpose without our prior written consent.
• Use any device, software, or routine that interferes with the proper working of the Site.
• Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Site, the server on which the Site is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Site.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1. The Site and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by Qawra Palace Resort & Spa or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

3.2. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial use only.

3.3. You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Site, except as expressly permitted by these Terms or with our prior written consent.

4. Privacy Policy

4.1. Our Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information. By using the Site, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

5. Limitation of Liability

5.1. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Qawra Palace Resort & Spa, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Site.

6. Indemnification

6.1. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Qawra Palace Resort & Spa, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.

7. Modification of Terms

7.1. Qawra Palace Resort & Spa reserves the right to modify or amend these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

8.1. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Malta, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

8.2. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of the Site shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Malta, and you hereby consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

9. Entire Agreement

9.1. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Qawra Palace Resort & Spa regarding the use of the Site, superseding any prior agreements between you and Qawra Palace Resort & Spa relating to your use of the Site.

10. Consumer Protection Clause

Notwithstanding any provision in these Terms, nothing in this agreement shall affect any rights the consumer may have which cannot be derogated from under applicable consumer protection legislation, to the extent such legislation is applicable. 

11. Children Policy 

Our website is designed for adult users and is not intended for children or minors. We do not knowingly solicit or collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If you are a parent or legal guardian, please ensure that you do not permit your children to submit any personal data without our explicit permission.

12 Other Sites and Cookies Policy 

Qawra Palace Resort & Spa is not responsible for the data collection and usage practices of other websites linked to from our website. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. 

By using the Site, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with our Cookies Policy, which forms part of these Terms. Our Cookies Policy outlines the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and how you can manage them.

A. We use cookies for various purposes, including but not limited to:

• Analyzing site traffic and usage patterns
• Improving the functionality of the Site
• Personalizing your experience on the Site
• Providing targeted advertising

B. Third-Party Cookies

• We may also allow third-party service providers, such as analytics companies and advertisers, to use cookies on our Site to collect information about your browsing activities.
• These third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of the third-party providers, and we do not have control over or responsibility for their data collection and usage practices.

C. Changes to the Cookies Policy

• We reserve the right to modify or amend our Cookies Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site.
• Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Cookies Policy means that you accept and agree to the changes.

13. Reservation Terms and Conditions

These Reservation Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern the booking and reservation process at Qawra Palace Resort & Spa (the “Resort”). By making a reservation at the Resort, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

13.1.  Reservation Process

13.1.1.  To make a reservation at the Resort, you must provide accurate and complete information, including your name, contact details, desired dates of stay, number of guests, and any special requests or preferences.

13.1.2. Reservations can be made through our website, by phone, or by email. By making a reservation, you authorize the Resort to collect, use, and process your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

13.2 Reservation Confirmation

13.2.1. All reservations are subject to availability and confirmation by the Resort. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any reservation at our discretion.

13.2.2 Upon receipt of your reservation request, we will send you a confirmation email or notification containing the details of your reservation, including the reserved dates, room type, rate, and any additional services or amenities booked.

13.3 Payment

13.3.1 Payment for your reservation is required at the time of booking, unless otherwise specified. We accept payment by credit card, bank transfer, or other methods as approved by the Resort.

13.3.2. Any additional charges incurred during your stay, such as for meals, beverages, spa treatments, or other services, will be payable upon checkout.

13.4. Cancellation and Modification

13.4.1. If you need to cancel or modify your reservation, please notify the Resort as soon as possible. Cancellation and modification policies vary depending on the rate plan and terms of your reservation.

13.4.2 Cancellation or modification requests made within the specified timeframe will be subject to applicable fees or penalties as outlined in your reservation confirmation.

13.5 No-Show Policy

13.5.1. If you fail to arrive on the scheduled date of arrival (“no-show”), your reservation will be considered cancelled, and you will be charged a fee equivalent to the total cost of the reservation.

13.6 Check-In and Check-Out

13.6.1. Check-in time is typically after 3:00 PM, and check-out time is before 11:00 AM, local time. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability and additional charges.

13.7 Guest Responsibilities

13.7.1 As a guest of the Resort, you are responsible for adhering to all Resort policies and procedures, as well as any applicable laws and regulations.

13.7.2. You are also responsible for any damages caused to the Resort’s property during your stay, and you may be liable for repair or replacement costs.

14. Contact Us

21.1. If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact _________ at [email address] or [phone number].