Terms & Conditions
How booking works
- Request: non-binding, reviewed and approved by H&F.
- Acceptance: you accept the Terms & Conditions and the cancellation policy applicable to your booking.
- Payment: 20% deposit, remaining 80% no later than 40 days before arrival. For bookings within 40 days of arrival, the full amount is due straight away.
- Confirmation: the booking becomes binding once payment is received; you receive written confirmation.
1. Scope
These Terms & Conditions apply to the brokerage of furnished accommodation by House & Food Company GmbH (“H&F”), including booking enquiries and reservations made through our website and booking platform.
H&F generally acts as an intermediary between property owners and guests. Unless expressly agreed otherwise, the rental agreement is between the property owner and the guest.
2. Reservations and Booking Confirmation
Booking enquiries are initially non-binding and subject to approval by H&F.
Once a request has been approved, the guest receives a payment request for 20% of the total booking amount.
Before making payment, the guest must expressly accept these Terms & Conditions and the cancellation policy applicable to their reservation.
A reservation becomes binding only upon receipt of the 20% deposit. Written booking confirmation will then be issued.
3. Prices and Payment Terms
All prices are quoted in Swiss francs (CHF). Cleaning fees, visitor taxes and any additional charges will be specified in the booking offer.
The 20% deposit is fully credited towards the total booking price.
The remaining 80% must be paid in full no later than 40 days before arrival.
For bookings made within 40 days of arrival, the full amount must be paid to confirm the reservation.
In the event of non-payment, H&F reserves the right to withdraw from the agreement following an appropriate payment reminder and subject to applicable legal requirements.
4. Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be submitted in writing.
The applicable cancellation conditions will be displayed before payment and must be expressly accepted by the guest.
These conditions form part of the individual booking agreement. Any entitlement to a refund is determined by the agreed conditions and applicable mandatory legal provisions.
5. Use of the Property
Accommodation may only be occupied for the agreed rental period and by the registered number of guests.
Guests must treat the property and its furnishings with care, respect house rules and report any damage without delay.
Guests are responsible for damage they cause in accordance with applicable law.
6. Property Owner Responsibilities
Property owners are responsible for the accuracy of their property information, the condition of the accommodation and the provision of the agreed amenities.
Owners confirm that they are legally and contractually entitled to rent out their property and comply with applicable requirements.
Brokerage commissions, owner payments and other cooperation terms are agreed separately.
7. Liability
H&F provides its brokerage services with reasonable care.
To the extent permitted by law, H&F is not liable for damage, defects or breaches of obligation falling within the responsibility of property owners or guests.
Liability for H&F's own intentional misconduct or gross negligence remains unaffected.
8. Data Protection
Personal information is handled confidentially in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable Swiss data protection legislation.
9. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by Swiss law. Disputes are subject to the courts having jurisdiction under applicable law.
10. Contact
House & Food Company GmbH, Chrischonastrasse 57, 4058 Basel, Switzerland — admin@houseandfood.ch
Special conditions: Art Basel 2027
The following conditions apply exclusively to bookings for Art Basel 2027. All deadlines refer to Swiss time (Europe/Zurich).
Payment: a 20% deposit is required to confirm a reservation. The remaining 80% must be paid by Monday, 22 March 2027, at the latest. Guests may pay the outstanding balance earlier. A reservation becomes binding once the required payment has been received.
Until 15 January 2027, 23:59: free cancellation, with a full refund of all amounts paid.
16 January – 1 March 2027, 23:59: guests may cancel, but 20% of the total booking amount is retained as a cancellation charge. Any additional amounts already paid are refunded.
From 2 March 2027, 00:00: the full reservation amount (100%) is payable and non-refundable, including in the event of cancellation or non-arrival. The outstanding balance must be paid by 22 March 2027.
Late bookings: the policy follows the date the reservation is confirmed. Confirmed before 16 January: 20% deposit, free cancellation until 15 January. Confirmed 16 January – 1 March: 20% deposit, immediately non-refundable. Confirmed from 2 March: full payment upon confirmation.
Precedence: for Art Basel 2027 bookings, these special payment and cancellation conditions take precedence over any conflicting provisions in these general Terms & Conditions. All other provisions remain unaffected.
