Nationwide Bus Line – Charter Services Agreement
This Charter Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between Nationwide Bus Line, located at 1300 Bay Area Blvd #B150 #35 Houston, TX 77058 (“Company”) and the undersigned customer (“Customer”).
Payments. A deposit equal to ten percent (10%) of the total charter price is due at the time of booking, with the balance payable no later than thirty (30) days prior to departure. Reservations made within fifteen (15) days of departure require payment in full. Payments made by credit card are subject to a five percent (5%) convenience fee, unless paid by ACH, wire, or certified check. Customer is responsible for all parking fees, tolls, and permits.
Cancellations. Cancellations must be submitted in writing by the contract holder. If cancellation occurs between thirty (30) and fourteen (14) days prior to the trip, Customer shall forfeit the deposit or thirty percent (30%) of the total charter price, whichever is greater. If cancellation occurs between thirteen (13) and eight (8) days prior, fifty percent (50%) of the total price shall be due. If cancellation occurs between seven (7) and three (3) days prior, seventy-five percent (75%) of the total price shall be due. Any cancellation made less than seventy-two (72) hours before departure shall result in forfeiture of one hundred percent (100%) of the total charter price.
Changes and Overtime. The first minor change to the reservation is permitted at no cost. Subsequent changes may incur administrative fees and are subject to vehicle availability. Date changes requested within thirty (30) days of departure shall be treated as cancellations. Overtime incurred beyond the contracted hours will be billed at the Company’s standard hourly rate.
Conduct and Liability. Smoking, illegal drugs, and unlawful activity are strictly prohibited on board. Alcoholic beverages may only be consumed if all passengers are twenty-one (21) years of age or older. Customer shall be responsible for all damage to the vehicle caused by their group, as well as cleaning fees, which range from two hundred dollars ($200) to two hundred fifty dollars ($250) per incident. The Company shall not be held liable for delays caused by weather, traffic, or mechanical issues beyond its reasonable control.
Disputes. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. Any dispute arising from this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. In the event of nonpayment, Customer shall be responsible for all reasonable collection costs, including attorney’s fees.
Acceptance. By signing below or by submitting payment of the deposit, the Customer acknowledges and agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.
Signature: ____________________________________ Date: __________________
Printed Name: _____________________________________