Terms and Conditions

WEBSITE TERMS & CONDITIONS
Effective Date: October 18, 2026

Welcome to Villa Ocaso.

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of www.villaocaso.com (the "Website"), operated by Susan Maria La Reau ("Villa Ocaso," "we," "us," or "our").

Villa Ocaso is a luxury vacation rental property located in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The Website provides information about the property, its accommodations, amenities, and potential rental opportunities.

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with these Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website.

1. Website Purpose

The Villa Ocaso Website is intended to provide general information about the property and allow prospective guests to submit inquiries regarding accommodations, availability, pricing, and potential reservations.

The Website does not currently process reservations, collect rental payments, or establish binding rental agreements.

All reservations must be arranged separately through direct communication with Villa Ocaso or through an authorized third-party booking platform.

Information provided on the Website is for general informational purposes and does not constitute a binding offer to rent the property.

2. Inquiries and Reservations

Visitors may submit inquiries through the Website to request additional information about Villa Ocaso.

By submitting an inquiry, you acknowledge that:

Submitting an inquiry does not constitute a reservation or guarantee availability.

Villa Ocaso may request additional information before providing a rental quote or confirming availability.

Pricing and availability are subject to change without notice.

Reservations are not confirmed until the applicable booking process has been completed and confirmation has been provided.

Additional rental terms, payment requirements, cancellation policies, and guest agreements may apply to confirmed reservations.

Villa Ocaso reserves the right to decline an inquiry or proposed reservation, subject to applicable law.

3. Pricing and Availability

Villa Ocaso strives to provide accurate and current information regarding rental rates, accommodations, and availability.

However, all pricing and availability information displayed on the Website, in downloadable materials, or in promotional communications is subject to change.

Published rates may vary depending on travel dates, seasonality, length of stay, number of guests, and other relevant factors.

Additional fees, taxes, or charges may apply and will be communicated through the applicable booking process.

Villa Ocaso does not guarantee that rates or availability displayed on the Website or in its Experience Guide will remain available.

Final pricing and reservation details will be established through the applicable booking agreement or authorized booking platform.

4. Property Information and Representations

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that descriptions, photographs, amenities, and other information presented on the Website accurately represent Villa Ocaso.

However, property features, furnishings, amenities, services, and availability may change over time.

Photographs may include decorative elements, furnishings, or features that are subject to modification or replacement.

While we strive to maintain accurate Website information, Villa Ocaso does not guarantee that all content will be complete, current, or free from errors.

Prospective guests are encouraged to confirm specific property features, accommodations, accessibility requirements, and amenities before completing a reservation.

5. Intellectual Property

All content appearing on the Website, including photographs, images, text, graphics, logos, branding, downloadable guides, and other materials, is owned by Villa Ocaso or used with appropriate authorization.

Such content may be protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws.

Visitors may access and view Website content for personal, noncommercial purposes.

Without prior written authorization, visitors may not:

–Copy, reproduce, or redistribute Website content for commercial purposes.

–Use Villa Ocaso photographs, branding, or marketing materials to advertise unrelated products or services.

–Modify, republish, or commercially exploit downloadable materials.
Misrepresent an affiliation with Villa Ocaso.

–Use Website content in a manner that infringes upon applicable intellectual property rights.

Nothing in these Terms grants ownership of or a license to Villa Ocaso's intellectual property beyond the limited personal use described above.

6. Acceptable Website Use

Visitors agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes.

You agree not to:

–Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent inquiries.

–Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its associated systems.

–Introduce malicious software, viruses, or other harmful technology.

–Interfere with the Website's functionality or security.

–Use automated tools to collect Website information without authorization.

–Engage in activities that violate applicable laws or the rights of others.

–Villa Ocaso reserves the right to restrict access to the Website when reasonably necessary to protect its operations, security, or legal interests.

7. Third-Party Websites and Booking Platforms

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, including booking platforms, social media services, travel resources, and other external providers.

These third-party websites operate independently from Villa Ocaso.

Villa Ocaso does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, security, or privacy practices of external websites.

When visitors complete reservations through third-party booking platforms, those transactions may be subject to the platform's separate terms, policies, and procedures.

Villa Ocaso is not responsible for technical errors, interruptions, or other issues arising from third-party platforms, except to the extent liability cannot lawfully be excluded.

8. Guest Testimonials and Reviews

The Website may feature testimonials, reviews, or statements from previous guests.

These testimonials reflect individual experiences and opinions and should not be interpreted as guarantees of future experiences.

Villa Ocaso may edit testimonials for length, formatting, or clarity without materially altering their meaning.

The inclusion of a testimonial does not constitute a guarantee regarding the availability of particular services, amenities, or experiences.

9. Website Availability

We make reasonable efforts to maintain the accessibility and functionality of the Website.

However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.

The Website may occasionally be unavailable due to maintenance, technical difficulties, service interruptions, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Villa Ocaso reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue Website features without prior notice.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and its informational content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

Villa Ocaso makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the uninterrupted availability, accuracy, completeness, or reliability of Website content.

We do not guarantee that the Website will be free from technical errors, security vulnerabilities, or interruptions.

Nothing in this section excludes warranties or protections that cannot legally be disclaimed.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Villa Ocaso and its operator shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, the Website.

This includes, where legally permissible, losses arising from:

–Website interruptions or technical errors.
–Reliance on outdated or inaccurate Website information.
–Unauthorized access to Website systems beyond our reasonable control.
–Errors or interruptions involving third-party websites.
–Decisions made based solely on preliminary pricing or availability information.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded, including liability arising from fraud, intentional misconduct, or other legally protected claims.

These limitations relate to use of the Website and do not replace or override any separate rental agreement or mandatory legal protections applicable to an actual stay at Villa Ocaso.

12. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Villa Ocaso and its operator from third-party claims, damages, liabilities, and reasonable expenses arising directly from your unlawful use of the Website, intentional misconduct, or material violation of these Terms.

This obligation does not apply to claims resulting from Villa Ocaso's own negligence, misconduct, or violation of applicable law.

13. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information.

Please review the Privacy Policy at:

www.villaocaso.com/privacy-policy

14. Governing Law

These Terms and disputes arising specifically from the use of this Website shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to override mandatory laws or consumer protections that may apply in other jurisdictions.

Disputes involving an actual rental, property occupancy, personal injury, or services provided in Costa Rica may be governed by separate agreements and applicable Costa Rican law.

15. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

Villa Ocaso encourages visitors to contact us directly to resolve concerns relating to the Website.

Before initiating formal proceedings, visitors may contact info@villaocaso.com to request an informal resolution.

Except where prohibited by applicable law, disputes arising from the use of the Website that cannot be resolved informally may be submitted to binding individual arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act, where applicable.

Arbitration would be conducted under mutually applicable consumer arbitration rules, with appropriate accommodations for remote participation where required or agreed upon.

Any arbitration provision shall preserve rights and remedies that cannot legally be waived, including applicable consumer protections and access to small claims court where required.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in effect to the extent permitted by law.

17. Changes to These Terms

Villa Ocaso reserves the right to update or modify these Terms to reflect changes in Website functionality, business operations, or applicable legal requirements.

Updated Terms will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

Changes will apply prospectively unless otherwise permitted by law.

18. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

Villa Ocaso
Operated by Susan Maria La Reau
44 Beaver Dam Rd
Scituate, MA 02066
United States

Email: info@villaocaso.com
Website: www.villaocaso.com