(1) This Contract is legally binding document. Client hereby verifies that the pick-up date, times, number of passengers and billing information are correctly stated on the reservation confirmation.
(2) A 15 % standard gratuity will be added for your convenience. Gratuity is completely discretionary and may be increased, decreased or eliminated entirely based on service experience. Parking and tolls are additional, if applicable. Reservations outside of California will include an additional 5% Administrative Fee.
(3) Airport Pick up Policy: Additional charges may incur for waiting time after arriving flights. Overtime pay will apply after the first 15 minutes of prearranged time described and agreed to in your reservation. Airport arrivals have a grace period of 30 minutes for domestic, and 45 minutes for international. For all arriving flights, upon arrival please go directly to the baggage claim area and retrieve your luggage, after you have received your luggage please call us and tell us your exact location. If contact is not made to our office one hour after the flight lands, then a no show fee of the full rate will be applied to the credit card on file. To avoid a no-show fee please do not leave the airport before calling the office for assistance. The number is: (844) 294-3300
(4)A) Sedan/SUV Cancellation Policy: local sedan transfers (San Diego area). 5 hours notice within our business hours prior to your pickup time and we will give you a full refund. We will not refund payment if cancelled with less than 5 hours notice prior to pickup time or in the event of a no-show. For all pickups and drop offs outside San Diego County and charter hourly rentals, we require 24 hours notice for cancellations. Our business hours are Monday-Sunday, 05:00am to 11:00pm, however we have 24/7 phone customer service at (844) 294-3300.
B) Sprinter/Bus/Limousine Cancellation Policy: Client understands that if he/she chooses to cancel the booking before the service date, regardless of the reason, including illness, death of family/friend or personal emergencies, he/she will be assessed a non-refundable retainer of no less than 25% of the of the “Total Due” as listed on Client’s booking confirmation. Should the Client cancel within 7 days of the service date and time, the same applies, but 100% of the “Total Due” as listed on Client’s booking confirmation will be payable. Deposits will be subtracted from the “Total Due” prior to processing payment. Switching of Dates, and/or downsizing are considered cancellations and therefore fall under the same conditions.
C) Sprinter/Bus/Limousine Retainer: Full amount is processed when booking a reservation(s). 25% is a non-refundable retainer.
(5) Company is not liable in the event of mechanical breakdown while on charter and will only be responsible for making up lost time at a mutually agreed date. In the event of a vehicle breakdown, all efforts will be made to supply a replacement vehicle. If a replacement vehicle is sent &/or client refuses a replacement vehicle, no refund is due. If no replacement vehicle is available, refund shall be limited to the amount paid by the Client. In case of an emergency, the Company may sub contract the rental to another limousine service.
(6)A) Extra stops are a minimum charge of $15.00 within a 5-mile radius and the type of vehicle including a 10-Minute grace period. This includes restroom stops.
B) Wait Time will be charged at $1.50 per every minute or part thereof for sedans. $1.75 per every minute or part thereof for SUVs. $2.00 per every minute or part thereof for Sprinters. $2.50 per every minute or part thereof for Mini Buses. $3.00 per every minute or part thereof for Buses. No exceptions.
(7) Five Star Transportation Services shall not be held responsible for late arrival caused by (but not limited to) acts of nature, traffic delays, breakdown, incorrect pickup or drop-off information, and any situation beyond our control.
(8) There will be $15 after-hours charge for pick-ups between 12:00 a.m. and 4:00 a..m.
(9) Vehicles cannot be loaded beyond seating capacity.
10) The rate is subject to change based on any services that you specifically request such as meet and greet, wait time, stops, parking, tolls, gas surcharge and any other miscellaneous fees that may apply that have not already been included above.
(11) The client assumes full financial liability for any damage to the vehicle caused during the duration of the rental by them or any members of their party. A fee of 300.00 for each carpet or seat burn. Sanitation/vomit/excessive cleaning fee is 300.00 per incident. Lost/damaged/broken decanter fee is $100.00, glass $15.00.
(12) Smoking is not allowed in our vehicles. No illegal drugs of any kind will be allowed in the vehicle. Customers/passengers will be fined at owner’s discretion with a minimum fine of $500 and will be subject to lawful action.
(13)The chauffeur may terminate the contract without refund if at any time he or she deems anyone in the client’s party to be engaging in illegal activity, acting rude or unruly or damaging the vehicle.
(14) Five Star Transportation Services is not responsible for articles left in the limousine.
(15) Vehicles are sold and/or updated at the discretion of management. Vehicle requests are not guaranteed.
(16) The Company is authorized to process the Client(s) / Affiliate(s) credit card, or credit card attached to the booking for overages, and/or damages without further consent from the Client(s) / Affiliate(s). Balances carried over 30-days are subject to a 5% monthly finance charge.
(16) The Company can provide car seat upon customer’s request for an additional fee. It is customer’s responsibility to install the car seat properly and the Client hereby waives any and all claims against the Company, its agents or employees for injury, loss, or damage, including consequential damages.
(17) The Client hereby waives any and all claims against Five Star Transportation Services, Five Star Limo Service, Charter.limo, San Diego Car Services, and Davis Monts International, LLC. It’s agents or employees for injury, loss, or damage, including consequential damages, to Client’s person or property from whatever cause. In addition, Client waives any right of subrogation with regard to the same. If the guaranteeing credit card cannot be charged for any reason, client(s) agrees to pay for any damages within seven days from event date. Client(s) agree to pay for any collection fees and attorney fees associated with Five Star Transportation Services / Davis Monts International, LLC.
(18) Customer acknowledges the receipt of Reservation Agreement and Reservation/Cancellation Policy. By submitting a reservation you agree that 1) you are requesting the services listed above, 2) that you are authorizing Five Star Transportation Services to charge received card and 3) that you received and have read our Reservation Confirmation, Rental Agreement and Cancellation Policy.