Farm Stay Directory General Guest Code of Conduct
[last updated October 2023]
Aussie Farm Stays ABN 96 634 561 357 (‘Aussie Farm Stays’) provides an online directory of Australian farm stay and farm holiday experiences. As a guest at any of the listed properties must respect the farm stay provider’s property and abide by their codes of conduct.
The contents of our website may include errors, such as technical, typographical or photographic errors and we do not warrant that any of the content is accurate, complete or up to date. Changes may be made by us without notice and whilst all care is taken, we may not update the website regularly. If you have any concerns, please contact us in writing at the address provided.
1.1 You understand that you need to contact the farm stay providers directly to book your farm stay experience with them. We provide the online directory of farm stay options but do not actually provide any farm stay services.
1.2 Please be aware that none of the farm stay providers or their staff will ask for your member password, either by email or phone.
1.3 We do not handle credit card transactions and you must process this through a separate banking institution provider.
1.4 Please be courteous and polite in your interactions with the farm stay providers as these are working farms and have other daily responsibilities.
1.5 All accommodation must be paid for in full directly to the farm stay provider. We do not accept bookings on behalf of any of the farm stay providers.
1.6 By booking your farm stay accommodation and experiences, you agree to the farm stay provider’s rules of conduct.
2 General Roles and Responsibilities
2.1 You agree to be responsible for your own safety and wellbeing. You warrant that by proceeding with a farm stay booking, you are physically, financially, emotionally, and psychologically suitable for this type of activity. You remain wholly responsible for your decision to participate.
2.2 Please be respectful of the farm stay provider’s property, equipment and environment. You are not permitted to roam freely at the farm stays and must remain where permitted at all times.
2.3 Any animals, including farm and wild animals, and plants are protected and must not be handled without express permission from the property owners.
2.4 You must consult with the farm stay providers if you would like to bring your own pets. Please understand if pets are not permitted at the farm stay.
2.5 Please remove all rubbish and belongings.
2.6 No fires are permitted without express permission from the property owners. Please confirm with the farm stay providers if smoking is permitted on the property.
2.7 Regarding drinking water and amenities, please contact the farm stay provider to determine if you need to be self sufficient or if any of these are provided for your use. Please use water thoughtfully and keep shower times to a minimum.
2.8 Please respect the privacy of other guests to ensure everyone has an enjoyable experience. Any noise or music must be kept to a reasonable volume at all times so as not to disturb other guests. Noise and Music restrictions must be adhered to at all times.
2.9 Any behaviour that creates a dangerous situation and may cause injury or damage to property will be reported to local police.
2.10 You must comply with all directions from the farm stay providers, including any workplace health and safety requirements. Please remember that these are working farms.
2.11 Governing Law – This agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Queensland and the parties agree to submit disputes arising out of or in connection with this agreement to the courts of Queensland.
2.12 Signing – By using our website, you agree to these terms and conditions.
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