Legal Notices
Thank you for visiting the Lodging aux Cinq Sens website. Here you will find all the information regarding the various legal aspects of this site and our applicable policies.
SHORTCUTS TO SECTIONS
➤ General Terms of Use
➤ Privacy Policy and Protection of Personal Information (PCPRP)
Terms and Conditions of Use
When making a purchase or online reservation, you consent to the use of your personal information for the requested service or product. The law allows you to withdraw your consent and request the subsequent removal of your information. See below on this page our policy Privacy and Personal Information Protection Policy (PCPIP).
BOOKING POLICY ( LODGINGS AND CAMPING)
The reservation policy is described and accepted via a checkbox during online booking. If it differs from the description below, the policy displayed and accepted at the time of booking takes precedence (this policy appears at the bottom of the booking invoice).
Reservations are payable by credit card. Payment terms differ as follows depending on the date the reservation is made:
➤ Reservations made 35 days or more before the arrival date: Half (50%) of the total amount including taxes is required at the time of booking. The balance is automatically paid between 28 and 21 days before the arrival date using the same payment method.
➤ Reservations made less than 35 days before the arrival date: The total amount including taxes is required in a single payment at the time of booking.
For reservations made on an external platform (Airbnb®, WeChalet®, etc.), the payment terms and cancellation policy indicated on that platform apply.
Cancellations and Changes
➤ From 0 to 10 days before the start date of the reservation. No refund upon cancellation. No change of stay date is possible.
➤ From 11 to 20 days before the start date of the reservation. 50% refund upon cancellation or possibility to transfer the reservation to a later date at no charge (maximum 3 months after the initial reservation date).
➤ 21 days or more before the start date of the reservation. 95% refund upon cancellation (5% fee). Possibility to transfer the reservation to a later date at no charge (maximum 3 months after the initial reservation date).
Site regulations
➤ Children: Minimum age 16 years. A place of rejuvenation for parents, couples, friends, and individuals.
➤ Environment and lodging: Respect the eco-responsible charter and the guidelines in the lodgings.
➤ Pets: Not allowed on the site or in the lodgings to maintain the tranquility of the area and minimize impact on the flora and fauna.
➤ Smoke-free site: Smoke is prohibited everywhere, including in the lodgings. If a cigarette, cigar, or cannabis odor is present in thelodging, a $150 fee will be automatically charged. Smoking is permitted only in the parking areas at the reception and the stream area, provided that cigarettes are thoroughly extinguished and butts are removed.
➤ No outside guests: Only the occupants listed on the reservation are allowed on the site and in thelodging.
➤ Number of occupants: If the number of occupants upon arrival exceeds the number indicated on the reservation, the additional charges will be immediately payable. If the number of occupants exceeds the maximum number allowed in thelodging, the excess occupants will need to book another lodging on the site or elsewhere.
➤ Breakage, damage, cleanliness, and respect: An additional cleaning fee may be charged if thelodging is left in poor condition. Fees may also be charged for breakage to the lodgings, service buildings, and equipment, as well as for damage to trees or nature, or for failure to comply with the eco-friendly charter and the lodgings. These fees will be charged within a maximum of 5 business days after the guest's departure.
➤ Composting toilet: This type of toilet, found in the tiny houseand the mini-chalet, is clearly marked "for urination only." It is the client's responsibility to ensure that the toilets do not overflow, by not exceeding the indicated "max" line. If our housekeeping team observes an overflow or the presence of feces, a $100 fee will be automatically charged.
Security Deposit
If a security deposit was paid upon arrival, a full refund will be issued within 36 hours of the guest's departure, provided the premises, facilities, lodging , or campsite is in good condition upon inspection. This security deposit also applies to the above-mentioned rules regarding smoking, composting toilets, and "Breaks, Damages, Cleanliness, and Respect." In the event of a breach, the deposit will be retained in part or in full, depending on the circumstances. A partial refund will be issued within a maximum of 5 business days after the guest's departure. The deposit amount does not limit the guest's liability to that amount. The deposit is payable via Interac® or credit card.
Liability and force majeure
Lodging aux Cinq Sens is not responsible for events beyond its control (force majeure), including natural disasters, forest fires, major public utility outages, government decisions, or any other unforeseen situation preventing the normal course of the stay. In the event of force majeure, the performance of obligations is suspended, and any resulting costs remain the responsibility of the client.
Special public health conditions
We apply the measures required by Public Health for the tourism industry for ready-to-camp accommodations of 4 people or fewer, as well as for the site as a whole. It is the client’s responsibility to comply with the current public health measures in effect. Please also note that our activities may be adapted if measures targeting them are required.
Reading Emails and Information
Once the purchase or reservation is made, you agree to read the emails, including the content of the links provided therein. The first email is sent within minutes of the reservation. Check your spam folder if you receive nothing. Our sending address is "[email protected]".
OTHER TERMS AND PCPRP POLICY
Lodging aux Cinq Sens may temporarily or permanently interrupt the operation of all or part of its website www.auxcinqsens.ca. Lodging aux Cinq Sens and its service providers shall not be liable in any way for any loss or damage that may be directly or indirectly related to delays or interruptions in the use of this website, the inability to use the website, or the unintentional transmission of a virus to the user's system. The privacy and personal information protection policy is also part of the terms of use and is described in the following section of this page.
Lodging aux Cinq Sens may modify these terms of use at any time. Users are responsible for reviewing any changes, without prior notice from Lodging aux Cinq Sens or its service providers. The site and its use are governed by the laws of Quebec. Any related dispute will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Quebec.
Privacy Policy and Protection of Personal Information (PCPRP)
By using this site, the user acknowledges having read, understood, and accepted the above conditions and the legal framework for the protection of personal information described below.
Legal framework for the protection of personal information
The website www.auxcinqsens.ca is published from Quebec, Canada. Quebec and Canadian laws protect the user's personal information. Users can inquire about their rights by consulting the website of the Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec.
Collection of personal information
Lodging aux Cinq Sens limits the collection of personal information to that which is necessary for the stated purposes. When booking a lodging , an activity, or purchasing products or services from the Lodging aux Cinq Sens online store, certain personal information must be provided, including your name, email address, telephone number, and residential address (if applicable), as well as the information necessary for shipping the products and services.
It is not secure to transmit your payment information, including your credit card number, via email, SMS, or social media. To protect this information, please only transmit it to Lodging aux Cinq Sens through the secure booking platform on the website www.auxcinqsens.ca.
Use of information
Essentially, the personal information collected allows Lodging aux Cinq Sens to identify you, communicate with you, personalize its service, and process transactions efficiently and securely. Lodging aux Cinq Sens reserves the right to use the personal information obtained to conduct market research in order to better meet the needs of its customers and improve its products and services.
If you have agreed to add your email address to the Lodging aux Cinq Sens mailing list, you can, at any time, choose to stop receiving the email newsletter by using the unsubscribe option in the newsletter or by contacting the person responsible for the protection of personal information directly (contact details at the end of the section).
Lodging aux Cinq Sens does not sell your personal information to third parties and does not use or disclose your personal information for purposes other than those for which it is collected.
' Privacy PolicyLodging and the use of your personal information. These exceptions may affect our privacy practices. For example, Lodging aux Cinq Sens may collect, use, or disclose your personal information, including in the following situations:
a) if collecting the information is clearly in your best interest and your consent cannot be obtained in a timely manner;
b) if, by law, the information is deemed to be in the public domain;
c) if the information is disclosed to government authorities under anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing laws; or
d) in connection with tax filings with the appropriate authorities or other disclosures required by law.
Information automatically collected by the site
When the user accesses the site www.auxcinqsens.ca, an exchange of information automatically takes place between their computer, the site server, and the servers of Google Analytics and a third party responsible for producing site traffic statistics.
The information exchanged includes:
- the domain name of the Internet service provider and the user's IP address;
- the type of browser, device, and operating system used to access the site;
- the date and time of access to the site;
- the pages of the site visited;
- the address of the originating website.
This exchange of information is necessary for the proper functioning of the site. The information is kept for statistical purposes. It is also stored in data logs for security reasons and to generate site traffic statistics. The information contained in these logs may be shared with third parties in the event of security checks or investigations carried out under the law. It is not used for any other purpose.
Use of cookies
A cookie is a small text file sent to the user’s browser software by a website. It serves as a reminder of the user’s preferences and makes their next visit to the site more efficient. It can also be used for advertising purposes. The use of cookies is common practice, and most major websites use them to better serve their customers. Most web browsers are designed to accept cookies, but settings can be changed to refuse them. The site www.auxcinqsens.ca uses cookies for statistical analysis purposes only.
Person Responsible for the Protection of Personal Information
Users may request to access, correct, or delete their personal information held by Lodging aux Cinq Sens. For any verification, comment, or request regarding this information, they must contact the person responsible for the protection of personal information and provide information that allows them to identify themselves.
Contact person at Lodging aux Cinq Sens: Paule Rochette | email: [email protected]