Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Booking Agreement
General Terms and Conditions (GTC)
VanBudapest.com – Premium Chauffeured Road Passenger Transportation Service
IPreamble, Service Provider Details
1.1.
These General Terms and Conditions (hereinafter: the "GTC") set out the terms of the road passenger transportation services provided for consideration by VanBudapest.com as service provider (hereinafter: the "Service Provider" or the "Business"), performed on a non-scheduled basis pursuant to individual orders.
The provisions of the GTC extend to all legal relationships established between the Service Provider and the Client, unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.
By placing an order, the Client confirms having read and accepted the GTC made available by the Service Provider on its website and/or in the confirmation e-mail.
1.2. Contact details of the Service Provider:
Name of the Service Provider:
Éva Szőke Kukláné E.V.
Budapest, Szendrő u. 50. 2/6 1126
Tax number: 48349633-1-43
Professional manager:
Tamás Kukla (professional qualification for passenger transportation by passenger car and professional manager's license)
Budapest, Szendrő u. 50. 2/6 1126
Certificate number: 017939, dated: June 1, 2007)
The Service Provider performs the service through its own organization or through contracted subcontractor partners holding the necessary licenses.
Trade name (brand name) of the Service Provider: VanBudapest.com
Customer service e-mail address: info@vanbudapest.com
E-mail address for legal matters: legal@vanbudapest.com
Phone number: +36 70 753 6333
Website: www.vanbudapest.com
1.3. Geographic scope of the Service:
The Service Provider carries out its activities primarily within the territory of Budapest, Hungary, and, based on the Client's individual needs, may also provide passenger transportation services throughout the entire territory of Hungary, as well as on international routes to or from the countries directly neighboring Hungary.
The specific route, destination, and territorial undertaking are in every case determined on the basis of the individual order and its confirmation.
1.4. Governing law and jurisdiction:
These GTC and the legal relationships established between the Service Provider and the Client are governed by Hungarian law.
For the resolution of legal disputes, the parties – subject to mandatory statutory provisions – stipulate the jurisdiction of the Hungarian courts.
IIDefinitions
2.1. Client: a natural or legal person who enters into a contract with the Service Provider, regardless of whether they travel.
2.2. Passenger: a natural person traveling in the Service Provider's vehicle.
2.3. Responsible Client: the Client in the capacity of being legally and financially responsible for the conduct of all passengers, for any damage caused, and for ensuring the conditions of performance.
2.4. Driver / Chauffeur: an employee/agent of the Service Provider.
2.5. Fleet: premium-category passenger cars and minibuses (e.g., Mercedes-Benz E-Class/S-Class; Mercedes-Benz V-Class/Vito), as well as coaches chartered on demand.
2.6. Fare: the consideration for the Service; it does not include the separate fees/surcharges under these GTC (e.g., waiting, damage settlement, admin fee).
2.7. Commenced time unit: every commenced hour; the calculation is based on the exact time (hour and minute) at which the service actually commences.
2.8. Waiting time: the driver's availability outside of actual travel.
2.9. No-show: the client/passenger does not appear at the agreed pickup time and does not cancel in the proper manner.
2.10. Force majeure: an unforeseeable, unavoidable external cause (in particular: natural disaster, official closure, state event, strike, act of terrorism, epidemic, international conflict).
2.11. Damage / Soiling / Vandalism: the soiling, damaging, or functional or aesthetic deterioration of any part of the vehicle (smoking, vomiting, bodily fluids, scratches, breakage, etc.).
2.12. Right to refuse service: the Driver's right to refuse to commence or continue the trip for safety/quality reasons.
2.13. Consumer: a natural person acting outside the scope of their profession, self-employment, or business activity (Section 8:1 (1) 3 of the Civil Code (Ptk.)).
2.14. Business Client (Business): a Client who orders the service within the scope of their profession, self-employment, or business activity, including business organizations as well as event-organizer, tour-operator, and intermediary partners. The mandatory consumer protection provisions benefiting consumers do not apply to Business Clients; in this respect, the parties may agree to deviate from the provisions of these GTC and from non-mandatory statutory rules.
IIILegal Framework
3.1. The legal relationship of the parties is governed in particular by the following (as in force from time to time):
a) Act XLI of 2012 on Passenger Transport Services
b) Act V of 2013 (the Civil Code of Hungary – "Ptk.")
c) Government Decree 176/2015 (VII. 7.) on passenger transportation by passenger car for remuneration
d) Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 (driving and rest times – as applicable)
e) Government Decree 213/2012 (VII. 30.) (passenger transport by bus – where relevant)
f) Joint Decree 1/1975 (II. 5.) KPM–BM (the Hungarian Highway Code – "KRESZ")
g) Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Act CXII of 2011 (the Hungarian Information Act)
h) the rules governing consumer contracts and distance contracts – where applicable.
i) Act CLV of 1997 on Consumer Protection ("Fgytv.");
j) Government Decree 45/2014 (II. 26.) on the detailed rules of contracts between consumers and businesses;
k) Act CVIII of 2001 on Electronic Commerce Services ("Ektv.").
3.2. Should any provision conflict with a mandatory statutory rule, the mandatory rule prevails; the remainder of the GTC remains in force.
IVSubject, Scope, and Exclusions of the Service
4.1. Scope of services:
a) airport transfers (BUD)
b) transfers within the city (Budapest)
c) intercity and international transfers (e.g., Vienna, Bratislava)
d) event and special-occasion transfers
e) individual, non-scheduled trips along routes/times agreed in advance
f) small-group minibus transportation
g) coach transportation
4.2. Premium standard: punctuality, discretion, safety, communication in English/Hungarian.
4.3. Not part of the service (express exclusions): concierge services, patient transport, standalone logistics/package delivery, airport "porter service," passport/document courier services, administrative proceedings before authorities.
4.4. Extra (supplementary) services
Supplementary services beyond passenger transportation – in particular tour guides, coordinators, personal assistants, and personal security services (bodyguards) – where the Service Provider arranges or provides such services, may be used exclusively on the basis of prior written agreement, subject to individual fee and cancellation terms. In addition to the general rules of these GTC, such services are governed by the provisions set out in the separate annex, in Annex No. 3 of the GTC (Terms of Supplementary Services).
VContract Formation, Ordering, Confirmation
5.1. Formation of the contract:
a) Order (exclusively in writing, by e-mail to info@vanbudapest.com)
b) Confirmation by the Service Provider (exclusively in writing, by e-mail from info@vanbudapest.com)
c) The contract is formed upon the Service Provider's written confirmation. The contract is governed by the version of the GTC in force at the time of the confirmation (in line with Section 20.2).
5.2. Mandatory minimum data:
name, phone number, e-mail
pickup address and details
destination address and details
date, time
number of passengers
vehicle category
special needs (child seat, reduced mobility, extra luggage)
for airport transfers, the flight number (for delay handling)
5.3. The Service Provider is entitled to refuse an order if its conditions cannot be fulfilled (e.g., lack of capacity, safety risk).
5.4. Individual contract: the parties may deviate in writing; a deviation is valid only in writing.
5.5. Exclusion of the 14-day right of withdrawal (distance contracts)
A contract concluded by e-mail between the Service Provider and a Client qualifying as a consumer constitutes a distance contract.
Pursuant to Section 3 of Government Decree 45/2014 (II. 26.) on the detailed rules of contracts between consumers and businesses, only Sections 6 and 7 and Section 15 (1) and (2) of the Decree apply to passenger transportation services; therefore, the Client is not entitled to the 14-day right of withdrawal/termination without justification under Section 20 of the Decree. For services related to leisure activities and tied to a specific performance date or deadline, the right of withdrawal is also excluded by Section 29 (1) (l) of the Decree.
The cancellation and modification of orders are governed exclusively by the terms set out in Chapter VII of these GTC.
VIRates, Pricing, Surcharges, and Payment Terms
6.1. Pricing principles, components of the fare
The fares applied by the Service Provider are based on predetermined, transparent pricing, the purpose of which is to maintain the premium service standard and to provide the Client with a predictable cost structure.
The base fare always includes:
the distance traveled,
the full duration of the service,
justified waiting time,
tolls and highway usage fees,
the Meet & Greet service (where relevant),
value added tax (VAT) and all other public charges.
The fare does not include, and the following may be charged as separate items:
• parking fees, which are in every case costs arising on site that cannot be precisely calculated in advance and are borne by the Client;
• the costs of an additional vehicle or luggage transport equipment made necessary through the Client's fault.
6.2. Current base rates (2026)
The Service Provider applies the following current base rates as of January 1, 2026.
The rates are indicative; the current and final fee is in every case fixed in the written confirmation.
Rate structure – EUR-based pricing
The Service Provider determines and invoices its fees in euros (EUR). If, at the Client's express request, invoicing is made in Hungarian forints (HUF), conversion is made at the official mid-rate published by the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) on the day of the order. The exchange rate fixed on the day of the order is not subsequently revalued on account of exchange-rate changes occurring up to performance or payment.
This section applies to the settlement of payments between the parties; the conversion of the invoice's VAT base into forints is governed by the provisions of the VAT Act in force from time to time.
Current rates can be viewed on the website:
BUDAPEST AIRPORT TRANSFER RATES, TO DESTINATIONS WITHIN THE ADMINISTRATIVE BOUNDARIES OF BUDAPEST:
https://vanbudapest.com/budapest-airport-pick-up-transfer-price/
HOURLY SERVICE WITHIN THE ADMINISTRATIVE BOUNDARIES OF BUDAPEST:
https://vanbudapest.com/price-bus-rental-cost-hourly-ride/
For larger-volume, multi-day, or regular orders, individual pricing agreements and preferential rates are available, about which inquiries may be made exclusively in writing, at the e-mail address info@vanbudapest.com.
6.3. Pricing for peak times and peak periods
The Service Provider reserves the right to apply pricing different from the base rates during peak periods, in particular at the times of the following events:
Christmas and New Year's Eve (year-end period),
Easter,
the Pentecost weekend
all public holidays, not only international ones but also Hungarian national holidays (e.g., March 15, August 20),
major sporting events (UCL Final, Judo World Championship, e-sports events)
the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix,
the Hungarian round of MotoGP
international or large-scale city events
high-profile political events (foreign delegations, parliamentary elections, etc.).
Between December 23 and January 2, a +100% seasonal surcharge may be applied to a significant portion of the services.
The current price is in every case indicated in the final quotation, depending on capacity.
6.4. Rules of the hourly service
The hourly service is available exclusively within the administrative territory of Budapest.
For hourly bookings:
every order includes +1 logistics hour, which covers the vehicle's movement out of and back to the garage; for example: a 6-hour booking = 6 hours of active service + 1 hour of logistics movement, so payment for 7 hours is justified,
the driver remains at the Client's disposal for the entire duration of the program, waiting at the designated parking location.
The hourly rate includes:
tolls,
the Meet & Greet service,
all taxes
The fee for overrunning, commenced additional hours differs by category:
E-Class, V-Class, and Mercedes Sprinter: €80
Coach bus, VIP Sprinter, and S-Class: €120
6.5. Special rules for airport and railway station transfers
Arrival transfers (from the airport toward the city)
In addition to the base fare, a parking fee of EUR 12 is charged, which includes a maximum of 1 hour of waiting time following the landing of the aircraft.
This period serves for luggage collection, customs clearance, and arrival at the meeting point.
Waiting in excess of one hour is subject to a surcharge (payable on site, in accordance with the prevailing rates of BUD international airport) and may affect the feasibility of the further service, especially in the case of longer journeys, with regard to the working and rest time rules applicable to drivers.
Departure transfers (from the city to the airport)
In addition to the base fare, a parking fee of EUR 3 is charged, covering a period of no more than 5 minutes, which includes passenger drop-off and the unloading of luggage, after which the vehicle immediately leaves the area.
For railway station transfers, the pickup procedure, the meeting point, and the waiting time are fixed by the Service Provider in the confirmation; in all other respects, the provisions of this section apply accordingly.
6.6. Luggage capacity and transport rules
Luggage may not be placed in the passenger compartment, with the exception of hand luggage.
All other luggage must fit in the vehicle's luggage compartment.
Vehicles and luggage capacity
If the amount of luggage exceeds the vehicle's capacity and the Client has not indicated this in advance in writing, the excess luggage cannot be transported.
In such cases, a separate vehicle or luggage transport is required, the organization and cost of which are borne by the Client.
| VEHICLE CAPACITIES — PASSENGERS AND LUGGAGE | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Business E-Class |
VIP S-Class |
Premium V-Class |
VIP Sprinter |
Minibus Sprinter |
Coach Bus |
| Max. passengers | 3 | 3 | 6-7 | 8 | 14-20 | 49 |
| Large checked suitcase (≈ 75×50×30 cm) | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 49 |
| Cabin-size carry-on suitcase (≈ 55×40×23 cm) | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 49 |
6.7. Payment terms
The Service Provider's services are available exclusively with payment in advance.
Accepted payment methods:
payment by bank card,
bank transfer.
If the order is placed within 72 hours of the time of performance, exclusively bank card payment can be accepted.
Deposit payment policy:
For orders below EUR 5,000, no deposit is applied; however, the parties may deviate from this by separate written agreement.
For orders of at least EUR 5,000, a booking deposit of at least 50% may be applied.
For bookings made further in advance, several months ahead:
Payment of the full amount is mandatory by the date set out in the written quotation, but no later than the 30th calendar day preceding the date of performance.
The booking becomes final only upon receipt of the full amount.
In the event of late payment, performance of the service may be refused and a surcharge may be applied.
If the 50% deposit has already been paid, it is refunded in accordance with the cancellation terms.
If the Client makes payment after the deadline has passed and VanBudapest.com is no longer able to provide the service due to the delay, a handling fee is charged for the refund: 5% of the booking value, but a minimum of EUR 200. This fee covers the penalties paid to external providers, the costs of bank transfers, and the administrative burdens associated with booking management. If the amount to be refunded is lower than this, the maximum refund is the amount actually available.
6.8. Invoicing
The Service Provider issues electronic invoices exclusively.
The invoice is issued in Hungarian or English, according to the Client's request, and is sent electronically.
For the issuance of invoices – including electronic invoicing – the Service Provider does not charge a separate administration fee; this does not affect the fees and costs chargeable under other sections of these GTC (in particular the 20% administration fee under Section 13.6 and the damage fee schedule, as well as the cancellation/handling fees).
6.9. Late payment
In the event of late payment, the Service Provider is entitled to:
charge default interest,
enforce debt collection costs,
suspend or refuse further services.
If the 50% deposit has previously been paid but the full advance payment has not been received in the Service Provider's bank account by the payment deadline fixed in the quotation, or the payment cannot be credibly evidenced (transfer confirmation, or bank payment confirmation in the case of card payment), the service may be refused, and a handling fee is charged for the refund: 5% of the booking value, but a minimum of EUR 200. If the amount to be refunded is lower than this, the maximum refund is the amount actually available.
If the Client makes payment after the deadline has passed and VanBudapest.com is no longer able to provide the service due to the delay, a handling fee is charged for the refund: 5% of the booking value, but a minimum of EUR 200. This fee covers the penalties paid to external providers, the costs of bank transfers, and the administrative burdens associated with booking management. If the amount to be refunded is lower than this, the maximum refund is the amount actually available.
VIICancellation, Changes, No-Show
7.1. General rules, time basis, and communication
7.1.1. Time basis (mandatory):
All deadlines in this chapter are calculated relative to the planned pickup time confirmed in the order, according to the Europe/Budapest time zone.
7.1.2. Cancellation exclusively by e-mail:
The Client acknowledges and accepts that a cancellation is valid exclusively in writing, by e-mail, at the following address: info@vanbudapest.com
The Service Provider does not accept as valid any cancellation made by phone, SMS, WhatsApp, social media platform, or any other channel.
7.1.3. Mandatory content elements:
The cancellation e-mail must contain at least:
the booking ID / confirmation number,
the Client's name,
the pickup time and location,
the vehicle category,
and an unambiguous statement of cancellation.
7.1.4. Effect of the cancellation:
A cancellation is deemed received when it verifiably arrives in the Service Provider's e-mail system. It is the Client's responsibility to be able to prove, if necessary, that the cancellation was received (delivery confirmation, sent e-mail).
7.2. Cancellation and refund rules by vehicle category (general period)
Due to the costs arising from reserving the vehicle, maintaining capacity, scheduling drivers, and operational preparation, the Service Provider applies different cancellation tiers by vehicle category.
The defined time intervals are calculated relative to the very first day of the ordered service and its exact time (hour and minute, Hungary time).
The percentage refund rates under this chapter apply subject to the deduction of the cost reimbursement or handling fee under Section 7.2.4.
7.2.1. Passenger cars (max. 3 persons) – Mercedes-Benz E-Class / S-Class and similar
– At least 72 hours before the confirmed pickup time: 100% refund
– Less than 72 but at least 48 hours in advance: 50% refund
– Less than 48 hours in advance, or No-show: no refund
7.2.2. Minibuses – Mercedes-Benz V-Class, Sprinter and similar
– At least 7 calendar days in advance: 100% refund
– Less than 7 days but at least 72 hours in advance: 50% refund
– Less than 72 hours in advance, or No-show: no refund
7.2.3. Coaches and VIP Sprinters
– At least 3 weeks (21 calendar days) in advance: 100% refund
– Less than 3 weeks but at least 2 weeks (14 days) in advance: 50% refund
– Less than 2 weeks in advance, or No-show: no refund
Complex, multi-day orders (events, major events, longer-duration services)
A complex, multi-day order is any service in which the Client requires full-day and/or half-day availability over several consecutive days – in particular, but not exclusively, for a duration of one week or longer (e.g., events, major sporting or business events, multi-week programs).
For such orders, individual rules take effect, considering that the vehicles and drivers are reserved exclusively for the Client for the entire ordered period and are not available for the fulfillment of other orders during that time.
Cancellations and changes are assessed on a day-by-day basis, in a separate breakdown, in every case in accordance with the cancellation rules set out in the General Terms and Conditions in force, applied by vehicle category. The Client is not entitled to unilaterally cancel or modify the entire multi-day period in a single sum after the service has commenced. In such cases, no refund is possible. The Service Provider may, however, consider a modification depending on capacity; the accommodation of changes cannot be expected, and a surcharge may be applied.
If, in the course of a service already commenced, the Client reduces the previously fixed time window and this does not result in overtime, the fee attributable to the remaining, unused time is not refunded.
Extension of the time window is possible exclusively as overtime, since the service is under commenced performance. Overtime is charged in every case according to the overtime rates set out in the GTC; subsequent repricing or restructuring of the daily schedule is not possible.
The purpose of these rules is to protect vehicle capacities, to maintain service reliability, and to exclude the possibility of the Client subsequently and unilaterally modifying the multi-day, jointly booked service period to the Service Provider's detriment.
7.2.4. Refund cost reimbursement and handling fee
(a) Transaction cost reimbursement (for every refund). Every refund is made subject to the deduction of the banking, card acceptance, and currency conversion costs actually incurred by the Service Provider. The amount of this cost reimbursement is 3% of the amount to be refunded, but at least EUR 20. This item is not a penalty; it serves to cover the costs actually paid by the Service Provider to third parties (bank, card company); for larger orders, the percentage-based item ensures coverage of the actual transfer/conversion costs.
(b) Handling fee due to the Client's default. If the refund arises from the Client's default – in particular if the Client pays late, or if the Service Provider has already canceled/refused the service and the Client nevertheless transfers a payment – the handling fee is 5% of the booking value, but at least EUR 200.
(c) Common rules. Only the fee under (a) or under (b) may be applied to any single refund; the two are not cumulative; in the event of the Client's default, (b) applies. If the amount to be refunded is lower than the fee to be deducted, the maximum refund is the amount actually available.
No transaction cost reimbursement under point (a) is deducted if the refund is made for a reason arising within the Service Provider's sphere of interest – in particular if the Service Provider cancels the service for technical reasons, lack of capacity, or by its own decision (Section 7.9.1), and the cancellation is not attributable to the Client's conduct or to force majeure. In such cases, the Client is entitled to the full amount (100%) of the fee paid.
7.3. Peak periods, peak times, major events (stricter cancellation regime)
The Client acknowledges that, due to demand and capacity constraints, the Service Provider may apply the stricter cancellation and refund rules set out in this section during peak periods.
7.3.1. Peak periods include, in particular:
every Hungarian public holiday and the entire long weekend connected to it,
the New Year's Eve / New Year period,
the weekend of the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix,
major sporting events, festivals, international events (e.g., fully booked city weekends),
and, as a general priority season: the period between May 1 and October 31 (peak season).
7.3.2. Refund rules for peak periods (strict regime):
– At least 30 calendar days in advance: 100% refund
– Less than 30 but at least 20 days in advance: 50% refund
– Less than 20 days in advance, or No-show: no refund
7.3.3. Priority rule in the confirmation:
The Client acknowledges that, in peak periods, the final applicable cancellation regime is always determined according to the terms fixed in the confirmation/quotation, and the Client accepts this by making the booking.
7.3.4. Booking recommendation:
During the peak season and at the times of major events, booking at least 2–3 weeks in advance is strongly recommended.
7.4. Airport transfers – cancellation, flight cancellation, rebooking (special rules)
7.4.1. Airport transfers are also governed by the cancellation regime by vehicle category (Section 7.2), with the proviso that the following supplementary rules apply to flight-related events (delay/cancellation).
7.4.2. Cancellation "upon landing / after landing" is not acceptable:
The Client acknowledges that a cancellation communicated at or after the moment the flight lands may qualify as resource allocation already performed on the Service Provider's side; therefore, a cancellation made at such a time does not qualify as free of charge, and the refund may be limited or excluded under this chapter.
7.4.3. Flight cancellation – notification obligation and handling:
If the flight is canceled, the Client must report this without delay, but no later than within 1 hour of becoming aware of the cancellation, and still before the confirmed pickup time, by e-mail to the Service Provider (info@vanbudapest.com).
If the Client reports the cancellation within the deadline, the Service Provider – depending on capacity – endeavors to rebook/reschedule.
Rebooking is not an automatic entitlement: performance depends on capacity, driver scheduling, and statutory (driving/rest time) constraints.
If rebooking is possible, the parties fix the new time in writing.
If rebooking is not possible, the cancellation is settled according to the vehicle-category regime under Section 7.2, unless an extraordinary closure of a force majeure nature exists (see Section 7.7).
7.4.4. In the event of a delay:
Based on the flight number provided by the Client – where the service includes this – the Service Provider tracks the flight; however, the waiting and the on-site operation are not unlimited and may affect the feasibility of further services, especially due to longer journeys and the working and rest times applicable to the driver.
7.5. Modification requests (time, pickup location, route, vehicle)
7.5.1. General principle:
Modification requests may be submitted exclusively by e-mail (info@vanbudapest.com). The Service Provider assesses modifications on the basis of capacity and operational feasibility.
7.5.2. Free-of-charge modification (default case):
Modification of the pickup time or location is free of charge if it is received at least 3 days (72 hours) before the confirmed pickup time.
7.5.3. Modification within 72 hours:
A modification within 72 hours is possible only depending on capacity. The Service Provider is entitled to reject the modification or to make it subject to settlement under the applicable cancellation rules (in particular where the modification affects the essential parameters of the service).
7.5.4. Material modification:
A material modification includes, in particular: a change of vehicle category, a significant increase in the number of passengers, the insertion of a new route/long-distance leg, multiple stops, or waiting of several hours. In such cases, the Service Provider is entitled to issue a new quotation.
7.6. Group bookings at preferential rates – recalculation of the rate reduction
If the Client books at a preferential group package rate (for example, for several transfers) and subsequently cancels part of the bookings, the Client acknowledges that:
the remaining services may not necessarily be eligible for the original preferential rate,
the extent of the rate reduction may be recalculated on the basis of the updated volume,
and the refund amount may change accordingly.
The detailed principles of recalculating the rate reduction are fixed in the confirmation/quotation.
7.7. Extraordinary situations (force majeure-type restrictions)
In the event of extraordinary, wide-ranging restrictions (for example, border closures due to an epidemic, traffic bans, official lockdowns), the Service Provider may – weighing all circumstances of the case – provide a full or partial refund on an equitable basis.
The Client acknowledges that the Service Provider is entitled to examine the fact and impact of the extraordinary situation and to request supporting evidence.
7.8. Method and deadline of refunds
7.8.1. Method of refund:
Refunds are made exclusively by the same method as the original payment (bank card / bank transfer).
7.8.2. Deadline:
The Service Provider completes the refund within no more than 30 calendar days.
The Client acknowledges that bank processing times may vary from country to country; the Service Provider strives in every case to complete refunds as soon as possible.
7.9. Cancellation by the Service Provider, substitution, and category handling
7.9.1. Cancellation by the Service Provider:
In the event of force majeure, technical reasons, safety risks, or other causes beyond the Service Provider's control, the Service Provider is entitled to cancel the service. In such a case – if no performance takes place – the fee paid is refunded to the Client – without the deduction under Section 7.2.4, in its full amount – in accordance with Section 7.8.
7.9.2. Provision of a substitute vehicle (obligation to endeavor):
If, for an unforeseeable reason, the Service Provider is unable to provide performance with the originally confirmed vehicle, the Service Provider – to the extent possible – endeavors to provide a substitute vehicle.
7.9.3. Settlement of category differences:
If the Service Provider provides a vehicle of a lower category, the fee difference is refunded to the Client.
If the Service Provider provides a vehicle of a higher category, the Service Provider does not charge the difference to the Client.
The above settlements are made within the deadlines under Section 7.8.
7.10. No-show (failure to appear) and its consequences
7.10.1. Definition of no-show:
In the event of a no-show, the Client/passenger does not appear at the confirmed pickup time and has not previously canceled the booking in the proper manner (Section 7.1.2).
7.10.2. Payment of the fee and costs in the event of a no-show
In the event of a no-show, the Service Provider is entitled to retain the full fare (100%) or to invoice it; the Client is not entitled to any refund in this respect.
In addition, the Client must reimburse all evidenced, justified additional costs arising in connection with the no-show, in particular: parking fees (including airport parking), road and highway tolls, operational costs arising from the availability and downtime of the vehicle and the driver, and the fees paid to subcontractors/partners as a result.
Proper appearance at the pickup location is the Client's responsibility. If the Client/passenger does not appear at the confirmed time (taking into account the grace period under Chapter VIII) and does not indicate the delay in advance by e-mail, this qualifies as a no-show event.
7.10.3. Incident report, subsequent invoicing, and collection
The Service Provider is entitled to prepare an incident report and documentation of the no-show event (e.g., time, location, history of contact attempts), which it may provide to the Client electronically. The fee and additional costs arising from the no-show may also be invoiced by the Service Provider subsequently; in the event of non-payment, the Service Provider may charge default interest and debt collection costs, and may initiate collection (including legal) proceedings.
Annex VII/A – Priority public holidays and long weekends in 2026 (Hungary)
1) 2026 – Priority holiday periods (contiguous time windows)
| Period | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| New Year | January 1–4, 2026 | 4 days |
| Easter (Good Friday–Easter Monday) | April 3–6, 2026 | 4 days |
| Labor Day | May 1–3, 2026 | 3 days |
| Pentecost | May 23–25, 2026 | 3 days |
| State Foundation Day (St. Stephen's Day) | August 20–23, 2026 | 4 days |
| National Holiday (1956) | October 23–25, 2026 | 3 days |
| Christmas–New Year (year-end peak period) | December 23, 2026 – January 2, 2027 | peak period (in line with Section 6.3) |
Note: In 2026, March 15 (Sunday) and November 1 – All Saints' Day (Sunday) fall on a weekend, so no long weekend arises; however, as "red-letter" public holidays they qualify as priority days.
2) Priority "red-letter" public holidays (2026, calendar list)
January 1 (Thursday) – New Year's Day · March 15 (Sunday) – National Holiday · April 3 (Friday) – Good Friday · April 6 (Monday) – Easter Monday · May 1 (Friday) – Labor Day · May 25 (Monday) – Whit Monday · August 20 (Thursday) – State Foundation Day · October 23 (Friday) – 1956 Revolution · November 1 (Sunday) – All Saints' Day · December 25 (Friday) – Christmas · December 26 (Saturday) – Christmas
The 4-day long weekends result from rearranged rest days (January 2, August 21, December 24), which are offset by working Saturdays (January 10, August 8, December 12).
Between May 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026, the Service Provider treats the entire period as peak season (high demand, events, tourism); therefore, during this period:
capacity may be limited,
the cancellation terms become stricter pursuant to Section 7.3.2,
and the final terms are always those fixed in the confirmation.
VII/B. Major events – for information purposes
The Service Provider is entitled to apply different provisions at the times of major events (e.g., the weekend of the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix, the UCL Final, the Judo World Championship, etc.). The current terms are fixed in the quotation/confirmation.
VIIIWaiting, Vehicle Dispatch, Delays
8.1. Airport:
Waiting included in the base fee (€12): 60 minutes, counted from the landing; after 60 minutes: in accordance with the prevailing regulations and rates of BUD international airport, payable immediately on site.
If an arrival transfer departing from the airport requires a longer travel time and/or a greater distance (in particular, but not exclusively, in the case of a destination abroad), the service may be performed exclusively in compliance with the working time, driving time, and tachograph obligations prescribed by the legislation in force.
The driver is required to wait at the airport for no more than 60 minutes from the actual landing of the aircraft. Thereafter, the driver is required to perform the service only up to the point in time until which the ordered destination remains reachable lawfully, safely, and in compliance with the rules.
If the Client or its passengers fail to appear in time following the landing, and as a result the performance of the service would, in whole or in part, result in a breach of statutory obligations, the driver is entitled to refuse the performance of the service in whole or in part.
In such a case, the driver immediately contacts customer service, and the decision is approved by the head of customer service. An official report is prepared of the incident, which is sent to the Client electronically.
A situation as described above qualifies as a no-show event, in which case 100% of the service fee is charged and no refund is possible, regardless of the payment of the airport or other ancillary costs incurred; in every further case, failure to appear after the 60 minutes and failure to give notice of the delay qualify as a no-show event, and 100% of the service fee is charged.
8.2. City/intercity:
Grace period: 60 minutes
Additional waiting: if the Client does not give notice of it, the Driver is entitled to leave the location, and 100% of the service fee is charged.
If the waiting occurs at the client's request, indicated to the driver in due time, no later than the moment of the original departure, the driver remains available within the paid service window, and from the end of the service window overtime is charged, applying the overtime rates under Section 6.4 of the GTC.
8.3. Delay on the Service Provider's side and its handling
8.3.1. Commitment to punctuality and its limits. The Service Provider makes every reasonable effort to keep to the confirmed pickup and travel times. The Client acknowledges, however, that owing to the nature of road passenger transportation, travel times may be affected by factors outside the Service Provider's sphere of interest and influence, in particular: traffic congestion, road accidents, road closures, traffic diversions, road construction or resurfacing, weather and visibility conditions, official measures or inspections, mass events or VIP security operations, as well as the obligation to comply with the statutory driving, working, and rest times. A delay occurring for such unavoidable causes or causes beyond the Service Provider's control does not constitute a breach of contract by the Service Provider, and no claim may be asserted against the Service Provider arising therefrom.
8.3.2. Appropriate timing is the Client's responsibility. Choosing a pickup time connected to a flight, a train, an event, or another time-bound engagement – with regard to normally foreseeable traffic conditions and with an adequate time reserve – is the Client's responsibility. The Service Provider recommends that the Client choose the pickup time with a reasonable margin relative to the planned departure/start time. If, at the Client's express request, the Service Provider performs with tighter timing, the resulting risk is borne by the Client.
8.3.3. Handling of delays attributable to the Service Provider. If the delay occurs exclusively for a reason attributable to the Service Provider's fault (not including the causes outside its sphere of interest under Section 8.3.1), the Service Provider primarily strives to perform the service as soon as possible and, where necessary – to the extent possible – to provide a substitute vehicle (Section 7.9.2). If, as a result, the service is not realized in whole or in part, the Service Provider settles and refunds the value of the part actually not realized in accordance with Section 14.5.3.
8.3.4. Limits of liability. The Service Provider's liability arising from delays exists in every case within the limits set out in Chapter XIV. The Service Provider is not liable for the indirect and consequential damages under Section 14.3 (in particular damages arising from missing a flight, connection, program, or event, loss of profit, or alternative travel or accommodation costs), and its aggregate liability may not exceed the liability cap under Section 14.4. This limitation does not affect the Service Provider's liability that cannot be excluded by law (Section 6:152 of the Civil Code (Ptk.)).
IXPassenger Conduct, Exclusion, Joint and Several Liability
9.1. Mandatory rules of conduct: courtesy, cooperation on safety matters, zero tolerance for aggression, harassment, discrimination, smoking/vaping, and soiling; appropriate hygienic appearance (clean clothing, heightened personal hygiene, i.e., a well-groomed appearance).
9.2. Refusal of service (before departure or en route), in particular in the following cases:
being under the influence of alcohol/drugs
aggression/harassment
incitement to illegal activity
refusal to comply with safety rules
vandalism/soiling,
indecent behavior (nudity, traveling barefoot, failure to cover intimate body parts)
in the case of inadequate personal hygiene (soiled, malodorous clothing, unkempt appearance).
Refusal is in every case based on objective safety, hygiene, or property protection grounds, with respect for the principle of equal treatment under Chapter XVII.
Consequence: full fare + costs incurred + damage settlement + 100% compensation of the lost period.
9.3. The Client's joint and several liability: the Client is fully liable for the acts of the passengers, for damages, and for non-payment.
XLuggage, Special Needs, Child Seats, Reduced Mobility
10.1. Luggage – principles, capacity, and placement
The Client must state the quantity and type of luggage accurately at the time of booking. The Service Provider performs the service on the basis of the luggage capacity of the confirmed vehicle category.
Placing luggage in the passenger compartment is prohibited, with the exception of small hand luggage (e.g., handbag, laptop bag). All other luggage must fit in the luggage compartment. The detailed provisions on luggage rules and capacities are also set out by the Service Provider in Section 6.6; this chapter repeats them for the sake of clarity of bookings.
The Client is liable for any damage caused by the luggage or by the contents carried in the luggage – including, but not limited to, illegal and/or previously uncoordinated contents; the consequences and compensation thereof are governed by the rules set out in Chapter XIII of the GTC.
Vehicles and luggage capacity (indicative maximums)
(Large luggage: 75×50×30 cm / approx. 23 kg; Hand luggage: 55×40×23 cm)
The capacity by vehicle category is set out in the table in Section 6.6.
Note (mandatory rules):
a) If the number of luggage items exceeds the vehicle's capacity, a larger vehicle or a separate vehicle is required.
b) An on-site change of vehicle is not guaranteed.
c) If the excess luggage becomes apparent on site, without the Client's prior written notice, the Service Provider is entitled to refuse the transport of the excess luggage, and in such a case the organization and cost of a separate luggage transport solution are borne by the Client.
10.2. Oversized luggage and special equipment
Oversized luggage (e.g., ski equipment, golf bags, large musical instruments) may be transported exclusively upon prior written notice. In its absence, the Service Provider is not obliged to undertake the transport if it would jeopardize safe placement or the passengers' comfort.
10.3. Luggage liability and lost property
Passengers must keep their valuables (documents, cash, jewelry, electronic devices) under continuous supervision. As a general rule, the Service Provider is not liable for lost or unattended items.
The Service Provider records found items – where it notices them – and retains them for a reasonable period; the logistics costs of returning them may be borne by the Client.
10.4. Child seats, booster seats
A child seat/booster seat can be provided exclusively on the basis of a prior written request. It is the Client's responsibility to request a solution appropriate to the child's age and body weight. Any impediment to performance arising from an omitted or incorrect request falls to the Client's charge.
The Client acknowledges that the Service Provider's vehicles qualify as vehicles performing passenger transportation by passenger car, for which – in the same way as for taxis – Section 48 of the Hungarian Highway Code (Joint Decree 1/1975 (II. 5.) KPM–BM) permits, under the statutory conditions, the transportation of a child in the rear seat without a child restraint system (child seat/booster seat), with the use of the seat belt. The absence of a child seat/booster seat, or the failure to request one in advance, therefore does not constitute a breach of contract by the Service Provider, and the Service Provider bears no liability in this respect; at the same time, in the interest of the child's safety, the Service Provider recommends in every case that a child seat be requested in advance, in writing.
10.5. Reduced mobility, special assistance
In the case of reduced mobility, an assistive device (wheelchair, walking frame), or a need for lifting assistance or a ramp, prior written coordination is mandatory. The Service Provider is entitled to refuse performance if the safe and lawful performance of the service cannot be ensured.
XIMulti-Day Trips, Availability, Accommodation and Board
11.1. Conditions of multi-day performance
In the case of a multi-day trip or multi-day availability, the Client must ensure the conditions for the driver's lawful and safe rest (in particular: rest time, accommodation, secure parking), and must cooperate in the realistic scheduling of the program.
11.2. Provision of driver accommodation – minimum requirements and solution options
The accommodation serving the driver's lodging must meet at least the following requirements: a lockable, hygienic room with the use of a private bathroom, and the effective assurance of rest. The cost of the driver's accommodation, with full board, is borne by the Client. The Client must send the booking confirmation by e-mail 72 hours before the start of the service.
If the Client does not wish to arrange the driver's accommodation directly, the Client must indicate this in writing during booking. In such a case, the following solutions may be applied:
a) Driver replacement solution: the Service Provider replaces the driver during the program. The Client acknowledges that the travel costs of both drivers arising from the driver replacement (outbound and return travel) are borne by the Client and are fixed in the quotation.
b) Accommodation provided by the Service Provider: the Service Provider organizes the driver's accommodation; its cost is included in the quotation, and the Client must pay it together with the ordered service.
11.3. Daily per diem allowance, board, and the handling of "skipped days"
In the case of multi-day performance, the Client must pay the driver a daily per diem allowance in the amount of: EUR 50 / day.
The Client must also provide (or reimburse) the driver's full board, in particular the cost of three meals per day.
If the program is organized in such a way that the Client does not use the driver's active service on a given day, but the multi-day performance continues, the Client acknowledges that:
the driver's availability entails operational costs; therefore, the EUR 50/day per diem allowance, as well as the cost of accommodation and board, may continue to be borne by the Client;
in particular where the driver's temporary journey home and return would be more costly than the daily allowance and the related costs.
11.4. Parking and secure custody
During multi-day performance, the Client must ensure adequate, lawful, and safe parking and/or reimburse its cost. Where supervised parking is necessary, the cost is borne by the Client.
XIIDrivers' Driving and Rest Times (Safety)
12.1. Due to the primacy of road safety, the Service Provider applies the principles of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 as an internal standard (even where exempt).
12.2. If the Client requests a route/timing that makes compliance with the rest times impossible, the Service Provider is entitled to:
a) refuse it, or
b) provide a second driver (double fee), or
c) propose a modified schedule.
If the Client does not accept the alternatives under points b) and c) either, and the service therefore cannot be performed lawfully, the failure of performance falls within the Client's sphere of interest, and the cancellation settlement under Chapter VII applies.
XIIIDamage, Soiling, Cleaning, Contractual Penalties
13.1. Liability and immediate damage settlement
The Client and the passenger(s) are fully and jointly and severally liable for any damage and/or soiling caused to the vehicle, its accessories, or the Service Provider's equipment, regardless of whether the act was intentional or negligent.
The Client acknowledges that, depending on the nature of the damage/soiling, the Service Provider is entitled to request immediate damage settlement.
If the damage/soiling impedes the safe or civilized continuation of the service, the Service Provider is entitled to suspend further performance until the damage is settled, or to discontinue the service. The Client acknowledges that the further movement of the vehicle depends in every case on its safe operability (depending on the extent and nature of the soiling/damage).
13.2. Contractual penalty and cleaning fees (EUR) – with on-site minimums
The Client acknowledges that the amounts below are minimum fees, which may be increased by further amounts based on the actual damage, the repair costs, the lost operating time, and the administration involved. The fees are in EUR.
| Type of damage event | Minimum fee (EUR) | Note / settlement |
|---|---|---|
| Smoking or use of electronic cigarettes (vape) | €200 | Odor removal, ozone treatment, lost operating time. |
| Liquid soiling (other than water — e.g., soft drinks, coffee, alcohol) | €200 | Upholstery cleaning, interior cleaning. |
| Soiling caused by food residue | €150 | Cleaning + odor removal. |
| Vomiting or bodily fluids (biohazard) | €450 | Disinfection, mandatory loss of operating time, special treatment. |
| Physical damage (scratches, burn marks, impact marks on the bodywork or in the passenger compartment) | min. €350 | On-site minimum of €350, payable immediately. Final amount: the actual repair cost invoiced by an official brand service center/repair shop + a 20% administration fee. The €350 paid on site is deducted from the final invoice. |
| Seat or upholstery tears | €300 | Depending on the extent, further costs are possible (e.g., replacement of the entire seat cover). |
| Glass damage (broken windshield, side or rear window) | €300 – €500 | Depending on the type of glass (standard, heat-insulated, panoramic). On-site minimum of €300, payable immediately. The actual repair cost + a 20% administration fee is charged. The €300 is deducted from the final invoice. |
| Technical damage (caused by a passenger — e.g., broken-off door handle, vandalized switch, damage to the infotainment system) | min. €300 | On-site minimum of €300, payable immediately. If the vehicle is rendered inoperable as a result, the on-site fee of the recovery service (tow truck) is payable directly to the recovery provider. The actual repair cost + a 20% administration fee is charged. The €300 is deducted from the final invoice. |
13.3. Incident report, evidence, electronic documentation
In the event of damage or soiling, the Service Provider is entitled to prepare an incident report, which may include, in particular:
the time, location, and circumstances,
photo and/or video documentation,
witness details (if available),
a brief description of the damage.
The Client acknowledges that the incident report, the photographs, and the related documents may be sent electronically, and the Service Provider may issue a separate damage invoice on which the fee items are itemized.
Refusal to sign the incident report does not preclude the enforcement of the Service Provider's claim.
13.4. Tax content of the fees
The tax content of the fees related to the damage is indicated on the invoice issued.
13.5. Security deposit
The Service Provider is entitled – especially in the case of higher-risk orders (party, winery, dinner, bachelorette/bachelor party, wedding, and group event transfers) – to require the payment of a refundable security deposit before the start of the trip.
The amount of the deposit is determined by the Service Provider on the basis of individual assessment (based on the nature of the trip, the number of participants, the category and value of the vehicle, the duration of the program, and the assessed risk), and it is in every case communicated in advance, in writing, in the quotation. The deposit condition takes effect only if the Client expressly accepts it by accepting the quotation; the Service Provider does not apply retroactive, surprise security deposits.
If no damage, soiling, or additional cost arises during the trip, the Service Provider repays the full amount of the deposit by the same method as the original payment, without delay, but no later than within 14 calendar days. In the event of a damage event, the Service Provider is entitled to deduct from the deposit the amount of the damage, the cleaning/penalty fees, and the related costs, and to refund the remainder. The deposit does not limit the Service Provider's right to enforce actual damage exceeding the deposit.
13.6. Damage caused to a third party's (partner's) vehicle
The liability under this chapter also extends to any damage and soiling caused to the vehicle, accessories, and equipment of a subcontractor/partner engaged by the Service Provider for performance. In such a case, the Client must reimburse the full, evidenced damage and costs enforced by the third party against the Service Provider, as well as the Service Provider's 20% administration fee; the Service Provider may also enforce the claim directly against the Client.
13.7. Lost operating time and loss of revenue
If, due to damage or soiling caused by the Client/passengers, the vehicle requires cleaning, disinfection, or repair, or becomes inoperable, and as a result becomes temporarily unfit for the fulfillment of further orders, the Client must also compensate the Service Provider's evidenced damage arising therefrom, in particular the lost operating time and the revenue lost as a result, as well as – where the Service Provider provides a substitute vehicle for the ongoing service – its justified additional costs.
13.8. Refusal of on-site settlement and claims management:
In the event of a damage event, the Service Provider is entitled to request immediate (minimum) damage settlement on site; the continuation of the trip may be made conditional upon this. If the Client refuses the on-site settlement, the Service Provider is entitled to discontinue the service (the fee for the remaining, paid service time is not refunded but may be set off against the compensation), to use the security deposit, and to invoice the remaining amount subsequently. In the event of non-payment, default interest, debt collection costs, and legal proceedings may be pursued.
13.9. Criminal law consequences
The Client acknowledges that assaulting, threatening, or harassing the driver, fellow passengers, or third parties, as well as intentionally damaging the vehicle, may — beyond the civil law consequences — also constitute a criminal offense (in particular battery, disorderly conduct, harassment, vandalism). In such cases, the Service Provider is entitled to notify the police and to cooperate in the official proceedings.
XIVLiability, Limitation of Liability, Service Limitations
14.1. General limits of the Service Provider's liability (delays, non-performance, external causes)
The Client acknowledges that, owing to the nature of road passenger transportation, it is not possible to guarantee travel times in advance to the minute. The Service Provider assumes no liability in particular for delays, route modifications, or impediments to performance arising from the following causes, provided that they are not attributable to the Service Provider's fault:
a) Traffic and transportation circumstances: unexpected congestion, accidents, road closures, diversions, official inspections, police measures, parking restrictions.
b) Weather and natural circumstances: adverse weather, snow, ice, storm, fog, flood, and their effect on traffic.
c) Official measures and extraordinary events: restrictions due to state delegations, demonstrations, strikes, epidemic measures, security restrictions connected to acts of terrorism.
d) Conduct of third parties: rule violations by other drivers, the causing of accidents, vandalism, theft, or other damage caused by third parties (where the Service Provider is not at fault).
e) Causes arising within the Client's/passenger's sphere of interest: delay at the pickup location, incorrect or incomplete address details, extra time due to excessive luggage, requests to change the route, lack of cooperation.
In the above cases, the Service Provider strives, to the extent possible, to reduce the delay, but the Client is not entitled to claim compensation for indirect damages arising from the delay (e.g., missed connections, canceled programs, business losses), unless a mandatory statutory provision expressly so requires.
14.2. The Service Provider's liability (fault, driver, and technical condition)
The Service Provider is liable for:
a) damage caused intentionally or through gross negligence by the driver;
b) damage arising from a serious technical fault of the vehicle that is attributable to the Service Provider's fault.
14.2.1. Technical condition – provability and timing:
The Service Provider is liable for damage arising from the technical condition of the vehicle exclusively where it can be proven that:
the technical condition of the vehicle was objectively objectionable already at the commencement of the service (at dispatch/departure), and
the objectionable condition stands in a causal relationship with the damage that occurred, and
the fault existed for a reason attributable to the Service Provider (e.g., omitted or inadequate maintenance).
14.2.2. Handling of technical breakdowns en route:
If a technical breakdown occurs en route during the performance of the service, the Service Provider must:
remedy the fault within a reasonable time, or
provide a substitute vehicle where possible (depending on capacity), or
if performance objectively cannot be continued, terminate the service and settle accounts in accordance with Section 14.5.3.
The Client acknowledges that, even in the event of a breakdown en route, the Service Provider does not assume liability to an extent exceeding the liability cap set out in these GTC or the limits of liability permitted by law.
14.3. Exclusion of indirect and incidental damages
To the extent permitted by law, the Service Provider's liability is excluded for indirect, consequential, or incidental damages, in particular: loss of profit, business losses, reputational damage, costs arising from missing a connection or program, alternative travel costs, accommodation costs, and the loss of tickets or admission fees.
14.4. Liability cap and settlement (fare maximum)
Within the statutory framework, the Service Provider's aggregate liability arising from a single order extends at most up to the amount of the fare actually paid for the given order.
The limitation under this section does not apply in cases where the limitation of liability is excluded by law: accordingly, the limitation does not extend to liability for damage caused intentionally, or for damage harming human life, physical integrity, or health (Section 6:152 of the Civil Code (Ptk.)).
14.5. Vehicle replacement, category difference, termination of the serviceThe Client acknowledges that the Service Provider is entitled to replace the vehicle in the interest of the safe performance of the service, in particular in the event of force majeure, accident, technical breakdown, or official restriction.
14.5.1. Replacement with the same or a higher category:
The Service Provider is entitled to provide a vehicle of the same or a higher category. In the case of a higher category, the Service Provider does not charge the difference to the Client.
14.5.2. Replacement with a lower category:
If exclusively a vehicle of a lower category can be provided, the Service Provider refunds the fee difference to the Client in accordance with the applicable settlement and refund rules.
14.5.3. Withdrawal / termination in the absence of a replacement:
If a vehicle replacement is objectively not possible, the Service Provider is entitled to withdraw from the contract or to terminate the service. In such a case, the Service Provider settles and refunds the consideration for the part of the service actually not realized, within the mandatory statutory framework.
14.6. Passengers' personal belongings, valuables
As a general rule, the Service Provider is not liable for the passengers' personal belongings (luggage, documents, cash, electronic devices), unless the damage arises from intentional or grossly negligent conduct attributable to the Service Provider. Passengers must keep their valuables under continuous supervision.
14.7. Use of subcontractors and the Service Provider's responsibility
The party contracting with the Client is in every case the Service Provider. Where the Service Provider engages a subcontractor, partner, or vicarious agent for performance, it is liable for their conduct as if it had acted itself, and the Client may assert claims directly against the Service Provider. This section does not affect the limitations of the Service Provider's liability set out in these GTC.
XVData Processing, Dashcam, Confidentiality
15.1. General principles, documents, and the relationship to the Privacy Notice
The Service Provider processes the personal data of the Client and the passenger(s) in accordance with the provisions of the data protection legislation in force from time to time – in particular Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (GDPR) and the applicable Hungarian legislation.
The Client acknowledges that the Service Provider publishes a detailed Privacy Notice on the website, which supplements the provisions of these GTC. In the event of any discrepancy between these GTC and the Privacy Notice, the more detailed provisions of the Privacy Notice prevail with respect to the individual data processing operations, subject to the primacy of mandatory statutory requirements.
In the course of data processing, the Service Provider applies in particular the following principles: lawfulness, fairness, transparency, purpose limitation, data minimization, accuracy, storage limitation, integrity and confidentiality, and accountability.
15.2. Scope of the data processed (typical data categories)
In connection with the provision of the service, the Service Provider may process in particular the following data:
identification and contact data: name, phone number, e-mail address, home address;
transport organization data: pickup and drop-off address, time, route, flight number (if relevant), number of passengers;
special requests: child seat requests, luggage information, other service requests (e.g., pre-arranged in-vehicle amenities), which the Client provides voluntarily for the purpose of performance;
invoicing data: billing name, address, tax number (in the case of legal persons/sole proprietors);
complaint handling and legal claim enforcement data: e-mail exchanges, reports, evidence (e.g., time, location, contact history);
security-purpose data (where applied): dashcam recordings (image, license plate, location, time), strictly tied to the lawful purposes.
The Service Provider does not routinely request or process special categories of data (e.g., health data); if the Client voluntarily discloses such data, it is taken into account exclusively to the extent strictly necessary for the performance of the service, and the Service Provider is entitled to ask the Client to refrain from disclosing unnecessary details.
15.3. Separation of data processing operations by legal basis (the "three-basket" system)
The Client acknowledges that the Service Provider separates its data processing operations by legal basis and purpose. The Service Provider may process personal data according to the following three main categories:
15.3.1. "Mandatory scope" – performance of the contract and legal obligations
Purpose: the organization and performance of the passenger transportation service, communication, invoicing, complaint handling, and the handling of legal claims.
Legal basis:
performance of the contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR),
in the case of invoicing and accounting data, a legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR).
The Client acknowledges that these data processing operations are preconditions for the provision of the service; in their absence, the Service Provider is entitled to refuse the service, since the minimum data set necessary for performance is not available.
15.3.2. "Partner / subcontractor" – transfer of data to a vicarious agent
The Client acknowledges that the Service Provider may – for capacity, route, or operational reasons – engage a vicarious agent / subcontractor for the performance of the service.
Purpose: the performance of the service (identification necessary for the driver/partner, contact, pickup point, route).
Scope of the transferred data: exclusively the minimum necessary for performance (typically: name, phone number, pickup/drop-off address, time, route, number of passengers).
Legal basis: performance of the contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).
The Service Provider endeavors to apply contractual terms with its partners/subcontractors under which the subcontractor:
may use the data exclusively for the purpose of performance,
may not use them for its own marketing purposes, may not save them, and may not contact the Client/passenger later for the purpose of "separate business,"
applies appropriate security measures,
does not retain the data beyond the necessary extent after performance.
15.3.3. "Marketing and extras" – service development vs. newsletter/promotions
The Service Provider handles marketing and related communication data processing separately.
a) Satisfaction measurement / review requests / service development
Purpose: quality assurance, improvement of the customer experience, prevention of individual complaints.
Legal basis: legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
The Client is entitled to object to such contacts; the Service Provider handles objections reasonably, in accordance with the law.
b) Seasonal promotions / coupons / newsletter / direct marketing
Purpose: marketing communication (promotions, offers).
Legal basis: voluntary consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Consent may be withdrawn at any time, without justification; withdrawal results in removal from the marketing list, but does not affect the data retention required for invoicing/legal obligations.
15.4. Retention periods (differentiated approach)
The Service Provider does not retain data longer than necessary and differentiates the retention periods by purpose and legal basis:
a) Invoicing and accounting data: to be retained for 8 years due to the applicable accounting and tax obligations (legal obligation).
b) Booking, contact, and performance data (which do not form part of the invoice): may be retained within the general limitation period, typically for 5 years (protection of legal claims, provability).
c) The satisfaction measurement / review request list: may be processed until objection/unsubscription, or until the purpose is achieved.
d) Data based on marketing consent: may be processed until the consent is withdrawn (unsubscription).
15.5. Dashcam (on-board camera) – purpose, legal basis, access, retention
The Service Provider is entitled to use on-board cameras (dashcams) in its vehicles for property and personal security purposes, as well as to ensure the enforceability of legal claims.
Purposes in particular:
documenting accidents, incidents, vandalism, and aggressive behavior,
clarifying disputed situations,
evidencing legal claims (e.g., damage claims, official proceedings).
Legal basis: legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR), with the Service Provider striving in every case to observe data minimization and purpose limitation.
Retention period: as a general rule, the recordings are retained for no more than 30 days and are then automatically deleted, unless the retention of the recording is necessary due to an accident, damage, official proceedings, a complaint, or a legal dispute, in which case the retention lasts for the necessary period, strictly tied to the purpose.
Access: the recordings may be accessed exclusively by persons authorized to do so (e.g., management/operations/legal administration), with logged and restricted access.
The Client acknowledges that dashcam recordings are released to third parties exclusively where an appropriate legal basis exists (e.g., an official request, an insurer's claims handling, a legal dispute).
15.6. Data transfers to third parties
The Service Provider transfers personal data to third parties exclusively lawfully, tied to a purpose, and limited to the necessary minimum, in particular in the following cases:
a) payment service providers and banking partners (processing of card payments/transfers),
b) insurer(s) (claims handling),
c) authorities (lawful requests, mandatory data disclosure),
d) vicarious agents/subcontractors (pursuant to Section 15.3.2).
15.7. Data security and organizational measures
The Service Provider applies appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of personal data, including in particular:
authorization management and access restriction,
logging as necessary,
data minimization and internal data management rules,
the electronic storage of data in a secure environment.
The Client acknowledges that, owing to the nature of digital communication (e-mail), absolute freedom from risk cannot be guaranteed; however, the Service Provider strives to reasonably minimize the risks.
15.8. Data subject rights and enforcement (summary)
The Client/passenger is entitled, in particular:
to request information about the data processing,
to request access and rectification,
in certain cases, to request erasure or restriction,
to object to data processing based on legitimate interest,
to withdraw their consent at any time (in the case of marketing).
The Client may submit data subject requests via the Service Provider's contact details; the Service Provider handles the requests within the statutory deadlines.
15.9. Confidentiality
The Service Provider, the drivers, and the contributors involved in performance must treat confidentially all personal, business, or other confidential information concerning the Client/passengers that comes to their knowledge in the course of performing the service.
The confidentiality obligation extends in particular to routes, meeting points, travel destinations, communication contents, and all information that may affect the privacy or business interests of the Client/passenger.
15.10. Remedies related to data processing
Data subjects may turn with a complaint concerning the processing of their personal data to the National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (NAIH):
NAIH – registered seat:
1055 Budapest, Falk Miksa utca 9-11.;
mailing address: 1363 Budapest, Pf.: 9.;
phone: +36 (1) 391-1400;
e-mail: ugyfelszolgalat@naih.hu;
website: www.naih.hu.
Data subjects may also turn to the courts in the event of a violation of their rights. The action may – at the data subject's choice – also be brought before the regional court competent for the data subject's place of residence or place of stay.
XVIComplaint Handling, Dispute Resolution, Jurisdiction
16.1. Submitting a complaint
The Client may communicate a complaint concerning the Service Provider's activities or the service provided orally or in writing. Owing to the nature of its operations, the Service Provider operates its customer service electronically, in writing, and does not maintain a live telephone customer service; it therefore asks that the Client submit the complaint, where possible, in writing, at the legal@vanbudapest.com e-mail address. The Client may also communicate an oral complaint in person to the driver during the performance of the service, or via the legal@vanbudapest.com address, in the form of a voice recording (voice message); an oral complaint communicated in this way is – unless the Service Provider remedies it immediately – recorded by the Service Provider in a written record and assessed in the same manner as a written complaint, pursuant to Section 16.2.
The Service Provider asks that the Client report any objection concerning the service – in the interest of an effective, evidence-based investigation – within 7 calendar days of performance, where possible. This deadline is not preclusive and does not affect the Client's statutory rights to enforce claims. The Client acknowledges that the investigability of objections reported with significant delay may be limited (e.g., due to the 30-day deletion cycle of the on-board camera recordings).
16.2. Complaint handling and response deadline
The Service Provider examines the complaints submitted and responds to them in writing, on the merits, in a verifiable manner, within 30 days of receipt.
If the complaint is rejected, the Service Provider informs the Client in writing as to which authority's or conciliation board's proceedings the Client may initiate with the complaint, indicating the registered seat, the telephone and internet contact details, and the mailing address of the competent body (see Section 16.5).
16.3. Out-of-court dispute resolution (mediation)
Upon the parties' mutual agreement, the legal dispute may also be resolved out of court, prior to court proceedings.
In such a case, the parties apply a 14-day consultation (mediation) period, the purpose of which is the amicable, mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute.
16.4. Jurisdiction and competence
Legal disputes arising from these General Terms and Conditions are governed by Hungarian law.
The parties – in the case of a consumer legal relationship, taking into account the applicable statutory limitations –
may stipulate the competence of the courts of Budapest.
16.5. Consumer disputes – Conciliation Board
A Client qualifying as a consumer may, in the event of a consumer dispute, turn to the conciliation board competent for their place of residence or place of stay. The board competent for the Service Provider's registered seat:
Budapest Conciliation Board (Budapesti Békéltető Testület)
Address: 1016 Budapest, Krisztina krt. 99. I. emelet 111.
Mailing address: 1253 Budapest, Pf.: 10.
E-mail: bekelteto.testulet@bkik.hu
Phone: +36 (1) 488-2131
Website: bekeltet.bkik.hu
The nationwide contact details of the conciliation boards can be found at bekeltetes.hu. The Service Provider is subject to a duty of cooperation in the proceedings. This section applies to Clients qualifying as consumers (not acting in a business capacity).
16.6. Online dispute resolution and cross-border cases
The Client acknowledges that the European Commission's former online dispute resolution (ODR) platform was discontinued on July 20, 2025, and is therefore no longer available.
In the event of a consumer dispute, a domestic Client may turn to the conciliation board under Section 16.5. A consumer residing in another Member State of the European Union (cross-border) may turn to the European Consumer Centre Hungary for free assistance:
European Consumer Centre Hungary – mailing address: 1536 Budapest, Pf.: 324.; e-mail: info@magyarefk.hu; website: www.magyarefk.hu.
XVIIRights of the Client and Passengers, Quality Guarantees
The provisions of these GTC of an expressly consumer protection nature (in particular the sections concerning the conciliation board and consumer dispute resolution) apply exclusively to the Consumer.
17.1. The right to fair treatment and professional service
The Client and the passengers are entitled to have the Service Provider perform the service courteously, respectfully, discreetly, and in a professional manner. In performing the ordered service, the Service Provider does everything in its power to ensure that the journey is safe, civilized, and predictable.
17.2. Discretion and respect for privacy
Discretion is a fundamental principle of the Service Provider's operations. The Client is entitled to expect that, during the journey, the driver and the Service Provider's staff treat the information that comes to their knowledge confidentially and do not share the details of the journey with unauthorized persons – except as required by statutory obligations.
This principle applies equally to business trips, events, sporting events, private transfers, and tourist journeys.
17.3. Equal treatment and inclusive service
The Service Provider provides the service to every Client without discrimination. The Service Provider does not differentiate on the basis of, among others, age, origin, sex, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, or any other protected characteristic.
The Client is entitled to have the Service Provider adapt the service to individual needs to the extent compatible with the law and the safety rules (e.g., child seat, luggage handling, special pickup point).
17.4. The right to a safe vehicle in impeccable condition
The Client is entitled to have the Service Provider perform the service with a vehicle that is safe, clean, and in civilized condition, and to have the service comply with road safety and quality requirements.
The Service Provider's strict passenger conduct and damage settlement rules are not ends in themselves: their purpose is to ensure that every passenger – especially the passengers of the next order – receives the same premium, clean, and undisturbed service.
Example (quality protection): if a passenger severely soils the vehicle (e.g., vomiting), the disinfection and cleaning of the vehicle may cause downtime of up to several days. The damage and cleaning rules ensure that the vehicle's quality can be restored quickly, and that the next passenger does not suffer a disadvantage due to another passenger's fault.
17.5. The right to accurate information and confirmation
The Client is entitled to have the essential terms of the service (time, pickup location, vehicle category, fare, special terms) confirmed by the Service Provider in writing, and to receive reasonable information during performance about the material circumstances affecting the journey (e.g., modifications due to traffic causes or road closures).
17.6. The right to submit a complaint, to an investigation, and to fair settlement
The Client is entitled to submit a complaint, and is entitled to have the Service Provider investigate the complaint within the deadline under Section 16.2 and – in the case of a well-founded complaint – to apply a fair settlement within the framework of the law and the contract.
The Service Provider's objective is the out-of-court, civilized resolution of disputes, wherever possible.
17.7. Limits of the service – the balance of rights and safety
The Client acknowledges that the exercise of the above rights, owing to the nature of the service, applies in harmony with the road safety rules, the legislation, and the Service Provider's quality standards.
The Service Provider strives in every case to maintain a proportionate and fair balance between the Client's interests and the safe performability of the service.
17.8. Fleet and drivers – insurance and suitability
The Service Provider warrants that, for the performance of the service, it uses exclusively vehicles holding a valid official roadworthiness certificate and the compulsory motor vehicle liability insurance (KGFB) required by law, as well as drivers who are entitled by law to transport passengers and are appropriately trained and vetted. The Service Provider subjects its vehicles to regular maintenance and cleaning in order to maintain the premium quality standard.
XVIIITerritorial Vehicle Access Restrictions, Permits, and Special Zones
18.1. General provisions – territorial and official regulations
The Client acknowledges that certain urban, historical, touristic, or specially protected areas of Hungary may be subject to vehicle entry, stopping, or parking restrictions, compliance with which is possible exclusively in possession of an official or municipal permit.
These restrictions are not based on the Service Provider's decision but are applied on the basis of:
municipal decrees,
official regulations,
traffic management regulations
in force.
The Service Provider is entitled to undertake entry into such areas only in possession of a permit, or – in the absence of a permit – to propose an alternative pickup or drop-off point.
18.2. Downtown vehicle access rules
Certain downtown zones (in particular historical districts, pedestrian zones, traffic-calmed areas) can be accessed exclusively with restricted or permit-based entry.
The Client acknowledges that:
the type and fee of the permits may differ by vehicle category,
the costs related to entry permits are in every case indicated in advance, in the written quotation,
on-site, immediate permit requests or fee modifications are not guaranteed.
18.3. Special regulation concerning the Buda Castle area
18.3.1. Passenger cars and premium MPVs
(S-Class, E-Class, V-Class)
The use of the following pickup and drop-off points may be subject to a permit, according to the regulations in force:
Hilton Hotel – main entrance
the surroundings of the Fisherman's Bastion
Parking exclusively in the designated outer zones
The actual possibility of stopping depends in every case on the current traffic and official conditions.
18.3.2. Sprinters and coaches
For larger vehicles (Sprinter, minibus, coach), entry into the Buda Castle area is possible exclusively with a separate permit and only at the following designated points:
Dísz tér
Palota út
Hilton Hotel lower entrance
the lower level of the Fisherman's Bastion
The duration of entry and stopping may be limited; parking is generally not permitted.
18.4. Fee content of the permits and administration
The fee for entry permits – where included in the quotation – may cover the following costs:
municipal or official fees,
administration and processing costs,
the parking fees related to the permit (if applicable).
The Client must indicate the need for obtaining permits in writing at least 3 business days before performance. The issuance of a permit depends on the decision of the authority or municipality having competence; therefore, the Service Provider does not guarantee obtaining the permit – even where the request is submitted within the deadline; for requests indicated with less lead time than the deadline, obtaining the permit is typically not feasible.
18.5. Future and other territorial restrictions
The provisions of this chapter apply not exclusively to the Buda Castle or downtown Budapest, but also govern every area in Hungary or abroad where:
an entry permit,
a special traffic regulation,
a restriction connected to an event or a security measure
is in effect.
The Service Provider reserves the right to expand this chapter in the future with further areas, zones, or regulations.
XIXSpecial Rules for Major International and High-Volume Events
19.1. General provisions – major events
The Client acknowledges that, at the times of certain international, high-volume, major sporting, cultural, or business events, the Service Provider applies stricter booking, payment, cancellation, and performance terms that differ from the general rules of these GTC. Such events include, in particular:
– permanent events held every year: the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix, the Hungarian round of MotoGP;
– periodic, occasional events: the UEFA Champions League Final, as well as other large-scale international sporting, cultural, or business events.
At the times of such events, vehicle capacity is typically limited, the traffic and official regulations are extraordinary, and performance involves increased logistical and security risks.
19.2. Event-specific terms and annexes
The detailed terms in force from time to time for the individual events – in particular the date of the event, the rates, the payment and cancellation terms, the content of the fee, and the on-site vehicle entry/access rules – are set out in the annex belonging to the given event, which forms an inseparable part of these GTC, as well as in the written quotation/confirmation. In the event of a discrepancy – with respect to the given event – the provisions of the annex and of the confirmation prevail, supplementing the general rules of these GTC.
19.3. Booking, availability, and payment (major events)
– The vehicle booking becomes final exclusively upon receipt of the full amount or of the required deposit; the quotation is of an informative nature and does not in itself constitute a capacity reservation.
– Availability is on a "first paid – first served" basis.
– The payment and cancellation terms are fixed in the annex belonging to the given event and in the confirmation; these may be stricter than the general cancellation regime under Chapter VII.
– If the remaining amount is not paid by the deadline, the Service Provider is entitled to cancel the booking automatically and to handle the amount already paid in accordance with the applicable cancellation terms.
19.4. Force majeure (major events)
By way of derogation from Section 7.7, if the major event is officially canceled by the organizers due to force majeure, the service fee already paid is refunded, less the applicable administration/handling fee.
19.5. On-site access and permits issued by third parties
The Client acknowledges that, at the venues of certain events, vehicle entry, parking, and access are subject to separate permits falling within the competence of the organizer or of a third party (e.g., the official hospitality agency, or the track or stadium operator) (e.g., in the case of the Formula 1 Paddock Club, a Chauffeur Pass and a Car Parking Pass). Obtaining these permits is exclusively the Client's responsibility; the Service Provider is not entitled to issue, replace, or guarantee them. These rules form part of the official protocol of the organizer/third party and do not constitute the Service Provider's own policy.
19.6. Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix
The detailed service terms and rates applicable for the given year to the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix are set out in the annex to these GTC entitled "Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix – Service Terms."
XXFinal Provisions
20.1. Publication of the GTC
These General Terms and Conditions are available on the Service Provider's official website:
http://www.vanbudapest.com – under the "Terms & Conditions / GTC" menu item.
20.2. Amendment of the GTC
The Service Provider is entitled to unilaterally amend these GTC.
The amendments apply exclusively to newly created bookings.
Orders already confirmed are in every case governed by the version of the GTC in force at the time of the confirmation.
20.3. Partial invalidity
Should any provision of these GTC be deemed invalid, contrary to law, or unenforceable in whole or in part, this does not affect the validity and applicability of the remaining provisions of the GTC.
20.4. Entire agreement
The entire content of the legal relationship between the Service Provider and the Client is constituted jointly by the following documents:
– these General Terms and Conditions,
– the annexes to these GTC (in particular the rate annexes, the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix annex and the Celebration Transfer Protocol and the Extra Services annex), which form an inseparable part of the GTC,
– the written order confirmation,
– as well as any individual agreement or contract that may be concluded.
20.5. Governing language
The Hungarian-language version of these GTC is governing.
The English-language version is of an informative nature only, unless the parties expressly agree otherwise in writing.
20.6. Interpreter and translation costs, translation liability
In view of the linguistic precedence under Section 20.5, if any party requires a language other than Hungarian, an interpreter, or a translation in proceedings arising from these GTC, its provision and its cost are borne by that party; this does not burden the Service Provider.
The Service Provider publishes the foreign-language versions solely for information purposes, and assumes no liability for the consequences arising from their translation errors, inaccuracies, or divergent interpretations.
VANBUDAPEST.COM
General Terms and Conditions
For services relating to the 2027 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix
2027 SEASON
Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix 2027
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01 Service Provider details and contact information
1.1. These General Terms and Conditions (hereinafter: the F1 Terms and Conditions) govern the use of road passenger transportation and vehicle and driver availability services provided on the basis of individual orders in connection with the 2027 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix by Éva Szőke Kukláné, a sole proprietor operating under the trade name VanBudapest.com (tax number: 48349633-1-43; hereinafter: the Service Provider).
The F1 Terms and Conditions apply to bookings for the service period from Thursday, July 29, 2027, through Tuesday, August 3, 2027, inclusive.
All dates and times are stated in Budapest local time.
These services include passenger transportation to and from the Hungaroring, as well as optional Budapest and/or Danube Bend program days available as part of a Formula 1 booking for this period.
The Service Provider accepts orders for all days of the event weekend from July 30 through August 1, 2027, exclusively at F1 rates and subject to these F1 Terms and Conditions. This rule applies regardless of the type of program requested or the date of booking; the rates in the Service Provider's general service price list are not available for these days. The applicable F1 early booking, standard or peak-period daily rate, and any discretionary concession, must be determined in accordance with Section 6.
1.2. The Service Provider's identification and contact details:
- Service Provider's name: Éva Szőke Kukláné, sole proprietor
- Trade name: VanBudapest.com
- Address: 1126 Budapest, Szendrő utca 50., 2nd floor, unit 6.
- Tax number: 48349633-1-43
- Customer service email address: info@vanbudapest.com
- Complaints and legal contact email address: legal@vanbudapest.com
- Telephone number: +36 70 753 6333
- Website: www.vanbudapest.com
02 Scope and definitions
2.1. These F1 Terms and Conditions set out the terms of contracts for the services specified in clause 1.1 between the Service Provider and the natural person, legal entity or other organization contracting with the Service Provider to order the service for themselves or for other persons (hereinafter: the Customer). These terms apply to bookings by both private individuals and business customers, including agencies and event organizers, subject to the specific provisions applicable to consumers and business customers, respectively.
2.2. These F1 Terms and Conditions contain specific rules for F1 bookings in addition to the Service Provider's general terms and conditions. In the event of a discrepancy between the two sets of terms, these F1 Terms and Conditions prevail in relation to F1 bookings. Matters not regulated herein are governed by the version of the Service Provider's general terms and conditions that the Customer had an opportunity to review before entering into the contract and accepted as part of the contract.
2.3. The specific details of a booking, including in particular the selected services, their dates and times, the vehicle category, the charges and the payment deadlines, are set out in the individual quotation accepted by the Customer and the corresponding booking confirmation. Any departure from these F1 Terms and Conditions is permitted only to the extent allowed by law and by express mutual agreement between the parties recorded in writing. In such cases, the individual agreement takes precedence in the matters clearly specified therein; all other terms of the booking remain subject to these F1 Terms and Conditions.
2.4. For the purposes of these F1 Terms and Conditions, a Passenger is a natural person who actually uses the passenger transportation or vehicle and driver availability service provided under the booking. The Customer and the Passenger may be the same person or different persons. Where the Customer books for other persons, the Customer remains entitled to the Customer's rights and responsible for the Customer's obligations arising from the contract with the Service Provider.
2.5. An F1 booking is an order confirmed under these F1 Terms and Conditions that includes at least one service on any day of the event weekend from July 30 through August 1, 2027. It may include a Hungaroring day, a Budapest program day or a Danube Bend program day. F1 rates and these F1 Terms and Conditions apply to program bookings accepted for the event weekend even if the Passengers do not visit the Hungaroring.
Additional service days within the period from July 29 through August 3, 2027, may be added to an F1 booking. The days do not have to be consecutive. The distinction between program days ordered as part of an F1 booking and those ordered separately under the general terms is governed by clauses 4.6 and 6.7.
03 Quotation requests, bookings and formation of the contract
3.1. A quotation for the services may be requested using the quotation request form on the Service Provider's website, by email or through another communication channel provided by the Service Provider. A quotation request does not in itself constitute a booking, give rise to a payment obligation or secure vehicle capacity. Requirements discussed by telephone or in person must be recorded in writing, including by email, before the booking is finalized.
3.2. To enable a quotation to be prepared, the Customer provides their name and contact details, the requested service days and program types, the number of passengers, the desired vehicle category and number of vehicles, and the known pickup and arrival locations and times. The quantity of luggage to be carried, any child seat requirement and any circumstances that may affect the choice of a suitable vehicle or the provision of the service must also be disclosed. The parties agree individually on any details that are not yet known at the time of booking and may be specified later, together with the deadline for providing them.
3.3. The Service Provider prepares an individual quotation based on the stated requirements and available capacity. The quotation includes the selected services and days, the vehicle categories and number of vehicles, the applicable time and kilometer allowances, the total charge payable, the discounts and surcharges applied, and the items included in the charge or payable separately. The quotation also specifies its validity period, the amount of the advance payment or full charge required to make the booking, the payment deadlines and the cancellation terms applicable to the booking. Deadlines must be stated as exact calendar dates and, where necessary, with the hour and minute specified, in Budapest local time.
3.4. The services listed in the quotation may be booked subject to available capacity. The validity period of a quotation does not in itself reserve vehicle capacity. A temporary hold on capacity before payment exists only where the Service Provider expressly confirms it in writing, specifying the vehicle category, the days concerned and the expiration of the hold. The Service Provider clearly states in the quotation the conditions for finalizing the booking set out in clause 3.6.
3.5. The Customer indicates their intention to book by expressly accepting the individual quotation in writing or through the designated electronic interface. Before acceptance, the Service Provider makes these F1 Terms and Conditions and any other terms forming part of the contract available in a form that can be reviewed, saved and retrieved later. The Customer must be given an opportunity to check the details and correct any errors. The Service Provider draws particular attention to provisions requiring separate notification and express acceptance, and records their acceptance separately.
3.6. Finalization of the booking requires all of the following: acceptance of the individual quotation and the applicable contractual terms, payment of the advance payment or full charge required under Section 7, and the Service Provider's confirmation accepting the booking. After checking the payment and capacity, the Service Provider sends the final booking confirmation without delay. The contract is formed when this confirmation becomes accessible to the Customer. An automatic notification acknowledging receipt of a quotation request or order, a payment request or a transaction notification from the payment service provider does not in itself replace the confirmation accepting the booking.
3.7. If, before the final confirmation, it is established that the requested service cannot be provided on the terms offered, the Service Provider informs the Customer without delay. A different vehicle category, a different service or a revised price may be applied only with the Customer's express acceptance. If no such agreement is reached, the Service Provider refunds the full amount already paid for the booking request concerned without delay and without deducting any handling or cancellation fee.
3.8. If the confirmed service cannot be provided using the originally planned vehicle due to an accident, theft, vandalism, mechanical failure or another impediment to performance, the Service Provider will inform the Customer without delay and examine the possibility of a replacement. In view of the limited availability of premium vehicles and the exceptionally high demand for capacity during the event, the Service Provider does not provide an unconditional guarantee of a replacement vehicle; a replacement is possible only from capacity that is actually available.
A different vehicle category may be provided only with the Customer's express acceptance. The Service Provider bears the additional cost of an accepted replacement; if a lower category is accepted, the Service Provider refunds the price difference agreed in writing in advance.
If no suitable replacement is available, or if the Customer does not accept the different service offered, the Service Provider will cancel in writing the service that cannot be provided and promptly refund 100% of the amount paid for it, without any deduction. If the entire booking cannot be performed, the entire payment will be refunded. Compensation in addition to the refund and limitations of liability are governed by clauses 12.9–12.11.
3.9. If capacity is unavailable, the Service Provider may add the request to a waiting list at the Customer's request. Joining the waiting list does not constitute a booking, secure a vehicle or a fixed price, or give rise to a payment obligation. When capacity becomes available, the Service Provider may send a new quotation setting out the service then available, its price and the deadlines for acceptance and payment. The rules on formation of the contract in this Section also apply to bookings made from the waiting list.
04 Scope of the services
4.1. Under an F1 booking, the Service Provider provides private passenger transport with a driver in the vehicle category specified in the individual quotation and booking confirmation, together with the vehicle and driver availability associated with the relevant type of service. The booking must specify separately, for each vehicle and each service day, whether that vehicle is to provide a Hungaroring day, a Budapest program day or a Danube Bend program day. Within a single booking, different vehicles may be used for different program types on the same day, in accordance with the confirmed scope of service.
4.2. A Hungaroring day includes one outward journey from the Budapest pickup location agreed with the Customer in advance to the Hungaroring, waiting during the event, and one return journey to the Budapest arrival location agreed in advance. The pickup and arrival locations may differ. Pickup and drop-off locations at the Hungaroring are determined by the applicable access, parking and admission rules, as set out in Section 10.
4.3. The base charge for a Hungaroring day includes up to 10 hours of service, measured from the start time determined under clause 5.2 until drop-off at the final destination. This period includes the outward journey, waiting during the event and the return journey. A Hungaroring day does not include sightseeing, a Danube Bend excursion, a separate transfer during the day or any other independent program. The service for that day ends upon completion of the return trip even if the 10-hour allowance has not been exhausted, unless the parties agree otherwise in writing. Charges for exceeding the time allowance are governed by Section 5; payment of overtime does not in itself entitle the Customer to an additional route or program.
4.4. A Budapest program day provides up to 10 hours of vehicle and driver availability within the administrative boundaries of Budapest, with no mileage limit, between the pickup and drop-off locations agreed in advance. The start of the time allowance must be determined in accordance with clause 5.2. The service may be used to visit locations for sightseeing, spa visits, meal stops, shopping and other activities within Budapest. Travel, time spent at program locations, stops and waiting all count toward the 10-hour allowance.
4.5. A Danube Bend program day is available along a route agreed in advance, particularly in the Szentendre, Visegrád and Esztergom areas. The service includes up to 10 hours from the start time determined under clause 5.2 and a total service-route distance of 150 km from passenger pickup in Budapest to drop-off in Budapest. The planned schedule consists of 1 hour for the outward journey, 8 hours of program time and 1 hour for the return journey. The parties agree on the locations to be visited and their order with these allowances in mind. Section 5 sets out how time and mileage allowances are measured, the rules for starting the return journey and the charges for exceeding the allowances.
4.6. Budapest and Danube Bend program days may be used as part of an F1 booking on booked days for which the Customer does not request a Hungaroring service for the vehicle concerned. This must be assessed separately for each vehicle: another vehicle under the same booking may provide a Hungaroring service on the same day. Program days may also be booked for days during the event weekend. On a Hungaroring day, an additional program may be requested only by separate agreement under clause 5.8.
Program days ordered as part of an F1 booking are subject to the F1 daily rate applicable to the vehicle category and booking concerned, on the terms set out in Section 6. Choosing a program day does not in itself entitle the Customer to an additional discount.
A program outside the event weekend, on July 29, August 2 or August 3, 2027, may also be ordered as a separate service independent of the F1 booking, subject to available capacity and a separately accepted quotation. Such an order is subject to the regular service charge specified in the separate quotation and the general terms and conditions; its days do not count toward the days qualifying for a discount under the F1 booking.
Separating a program day that is already part of a confirmed F1 booking constitutes a booking modification and is subject to the settlement rules in Sections 8–9.
4.7. An arrival or departure transfer to or from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport may be incorporated into the booked service day without a separate transfer charge if it forms the first or last leg of that day's route, falls within the accepted time and kilometer allowances and is expressly included in the booking confirmation. The airport leg does not provide any additional vehicle and driver availability time or kilometer allowance. An airport transfer on another day, or requiring a separate route or an additional trip, is subject to a separate order and charge.
4.8. The service charge includes the vehicle and driver required to perform the accepted service, fuel, road tolls for the agreed route and the taxes applicable to the service. The vehicle and driver availability included in the charge may be used up to the time and kilometer allowances specified for the relevant service type.
4.9. The service charge does not include a Formula 1 admission ticket, the price of a Paddock Club or other hospitality package, separately charged parking or vehicle access permits, or admission tickets, meals, spa admission, tour guide services or other third-party service charges incurred during program days, unless an item is expressly included in the individual quotation. The Service Provider may assist with planning the program route and schedule; booking third-party services requires separate arrangements. Any separately charged additions provided by the Service Provider require the Customer to be informed in advance and to give express acceptance.
05 Time allowances, kilometer allowances and additional services
5.1. The time and kilometer allowances for the services must be accounted for separately for each service day and each vehicle. Unused time or kilometers cannot be transferred to another day, another vehicle or another booking. If the Customer chooses to end use of the service early, this does not in itself reduce the daily rate for the booked service.
5.2. The total 10-hour time allowance for a Hungaroring day, a Budapest program day and a Danube Bend program day begins at the agreed passenger pickup time, provided that the vehicle and driver are available at the agreed location and ready to provide the service. If the parties jointly agree on a different start time, the allowance must be measured from that time.
Waiting required due to a delay on the part of the Customer or the Passengers counts toward the 10-hour allowance. Notifying the Service Provider of a delay does not in itself extend the end of the allowance. If the Service Provider or a party engaged by it is delayed, the allowance cannot begin before the vehicle and driver are actually available; the Customer may not be charged for service time lost due to their delay.
The time allowance runs until the final passenger exits at the final destination. Time is measured continuously; stops during the day and repeated boarding and exiting do not start a new allowance. Positioning the vehicle before the agreed start time and its operational return after completion of the service are not part of the 10 hours.
5.3. The total time allowance for a Danube Bend program day is 10 hours, measured from the start time determined under clause 5.2 until drop-off at the Budapest destination. The planned schedule is 1 hour for the outward journey, 8 hours of program time and 1 hour for the return journey. The program period runs from the beginning of the second hour through the end of the ninth hour; travel between program locations, visits, stops and waiting all count toward this period. The return journey to Budapest must begin immediately at the start of the tenth hour at the latest, that is, 9 hours after the start time under clause 5.2, regardless of whether the passengers are in Szentendre, Visegrád, Esztergom or another agreed location at that time. If the anticipated travel time requires it, the return journey must be scheduled to begin earlier. Transfer time is part of the total 10-hour allowance; exceeding the program period or the total time allowance is subject to the charges set out in clause 5.6.
5.4. On Budapest and Danube Bend program days, vehicle and driver availability counts as use of the service even while passengers are in a restaurant, spa, attraction or other program location. On a Hungaroring day, the service also includes the time during which passengers are within the Hungaroring grounds while the driver waits in the parking lot. Time spent in road traffic, congestion and event-related entry and exit queues counts toward the total 10-hour time allowance for all three service types. Any documented period of service interruption attributable to the fault of the Service Provider or a party engaged by it may not be charged as overtime.
5.5. The 150 km allowance for a Danube Bend program day applies to the entire service route from pickup in Budapest to drop-off in Budapest. It includes the outward journey, travel between program locations and the return journey, as well as any airport leg confirmed as part of the booking. The vehicle's journey to the pickup location before pickup, its return journey after the service and the Service Provider's movements for its own operational purposes do not count against the Customer's kilometer allowance. A Budapest program day is available within the administrative boundaries of Budapest with no kilometer limit.
5.6. Use exceeding the total 10-hour service time allowance constitutes overtime. On a Danube Bend program day, an extension of the 8-hour program period must also be charged as overtime. If both the program period and the total service time allowance are exceeded, the longer of the two excess periods forms the basis of the charge; the same additional time may not be charged twice. Overtime is charged at the full hourly rate for every commenced hour. Each commenced additional 60-minute period incurs another full hourly charge, irrespective of whole-hour clock times.
5.7. The overtime charge per vehicle and for every commenced hour is:
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class, V-Class and Mercedes Sprinter: EUR 80.
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class, VIP Sprinter and Coach bus: EUR 120.
The stated amounts are the charges payable, inclusive of applicable taxes. Before the booking is accepted, the parties record in writing in the individual quotation for the relevant vehicle category the rate per additional kilometer exceeding the 150 km allowance for a Danube Bend program day. The additional kilometer charge is based on the service distance actually traveled beyond the allowance. The time allowance and kilometer allowance are independent: if both are exceeded, both the overtime charge and the additional kilometer charge may be applied.
5.8. Any extension of a program, additional stop or route change requested by the Customer must be discussed with the Service Provider in advance. These may be undertaken subject to available capacity, safe performance and the working, driving and rest time limits applicable to the driver. On a Hungaroring day, an additional program or separate transfer may be provided only on the basis of a request submitted in writing by the Customer and a prior written agreement between the parties. The agreement must specify the scope, route, date and time, and surcharge for the additional service, as well as the time and kilometers included in the surcharge. The additional service is payable in addition to the base daily rate even if the original 10-hour time allowance has not been exhausted. Submitting a request does not in itself constitute acceptance; performance is conditional on the Service Provider's written confirmation.
5.9. The Service Provider records the start and end times of the service and, for a Danube Bend program, the start and end times of the program period, together with the distance traveled required for calculating the charges. The Service Provider supplies the Customer with a verifiable, itemized statement of additional charges, showing the allowance used, the extent of the excess, the unit rate applied and the amount payable. Additional charges are payable by the method and deadline stated in advance in the individual quotation.
06 Prices, early booking discounts and surcharges
6.1. The Service Provider sets service charges in euros, by vehicle category and per service day. The daily rate is per vehicle. The individual quotation specifies the booked days, the categories and number of vehicles, the applicable daily rates, discounts, surcharges and the total amount payable. The charges communicated to the Customer as payable include the applicable taxes.
6.2. The Service Provider applies the following sales periods to new F1 bookings:
a) Early booking period: up to and including May 31, 2027, at 12:00 noon. The early booking daily rate in the F1 price list is available only subject to the eligibility and full payment requirements in clause 6.4.
b) Standard period: after 12:00 noon on May 31, 2027, and before 00:00 on July 22, 2027. The standard daily rate in the F1 price list applies during this period.
c) Peak period: from 00:00 on July 22, 2027, through the end of August 1, 2027. The peak-period daily rate in the F1 price list applies during this period.
All times are stated in Budapest local time. The sales period is distinct from the date on which the service is used. Specific charges are set out in the F1 price list and the accepted individual quotation.
Clauses 6.4 and 6.10 govern retention of the price of a booking finalized with an advance payment during the early booking period. For a subsequent new booking, the applicable pricing period is determined by the later of the time at which the quotation and contractual terms are accepted and the time at which the required full charge is paid in accordance with Section 7. Later processing or confirmation by the Service Provider does not in itself result in a higher charge. Clauses 9.5 and 9.10 apply to subsequent additions to a booking.
6.3. A booking for a single service day does not qualify for the early booking discount advertised in the price list. A single-day booking is subject to the F1 standard daily rate during the early booking and standard periods, and to the F1 peak-period daily rate during the peak period.
The number of days and eligibility for the early booking discount must be determined separately for each confirmed vehicle. Ordering multiple vehicles for a single day does not constitute a multiday booking.
This does not preclude a discretionary concession separately agreed in writing under clause 6.5 or 14.3. However, a single-day booking does not automatically qualify for such a concession either.
6.4. The early booking discount is available where at least two different service days are ordered for the same vehicle under a single F1 booking. Eligibility must be determined separately for each vehicle.
During the early booking period, a booking may be finalized with the advance payment specified in clause 7.1. To retain the early booking discount, the Customer must accept the individual quotation and contractual terms and pay the full service charge for the confirmed booking no later than May 31, 2027, at 12:00 noon, Budapest local time, in the manner specified in Section 7.
Requesting a quotation or indicating an intention to book does not in itself secure a discount. Making an advance payment does not relieve the Customer of the obligation to pay the full charge by the deadline. Failure to make the final payment results in cancellation and retention of the advance payment under clauses 7.8 and 8.6; the booking does not automatically become a standard-rate booking.
If the Customer has met all required conditions by the deadline, later processing or confirmation by the Service Provider will not cause the discount to be lost. Formation of the contract is governed by Section 3.
6.5. A booking that meets the early booking requirements and covers at least two service days per vehicle is subject to the early booking daily rate specified for the vehicle category concerned in the F1 price list. Increasing the number of days further does not in itself result in an additional automatic discount.
The Service Provider may offer a customized price or an additional concession, particularly for orders covering three or more service days, larger-volume orders or B2B orders, based on current capacity, the dates concerned and the scope of the order. Whether such a concession is offered, and its amount, are determined on a case-by-case basis; the Customer has no automatic entitlement to it.
The amount or percentage of the discretionary concession, its calculation basis, the vehicles and days concerned, the conditions of the concession and the final charge payable must be recorded in writing before acceptance. An additional concession may be applied to an early booking price only if the individual quotation expressly provides for it.
An individual quotation may be requested by email at info@vanbudapest.com or through the Service Provider's F1 quotation request form. A quotation request does not in itself secure a discount or vehicle capacity.
6.6. The deadline for obtaining the advertised early booking discount and making full payment is May 31, 2027, at 12:00 noon, Budapest local time. New bookings completed after this deadline are subject to the standard or peak-period F1 daily rate under clause 6.2.
During the standard and peak periods, ordering multiple days together does not in itself entitle the Customer to a discount. A discretionary concession is available only on the basis of an expressly accepted written quotation or agreement under clause 6.5 or 14.3.
A subsequent change in pricing period does not alter the charge for a validly confirmed booking that has been paid in full by the deadline. Rebooking after cancellation for nonpayment is governed by clause 7.9. All new bookings are subject to available capacity.
6.7. In addition to Hungaroring days, Budapest and Danube Bend program days confirmed as part of the same F1 booking count toward the number of days in the F1 booking. These program days are subject to the F1 daily rate applicable to the vehicle category and booking concerned even if the program day falls on July 29, August 2 or August 3.
The days do not have to be consecutive, but they must fall within the service period specified in clause 1.1. The number of service days qualifying for the early booking discount must be determined separately for each confirmed vehicle. Days for different vehicles may not be added together to obtain eligibility, and the same calendar day for the same vehicle may be counted only once.
A program day ordered separately as a regular service under clause 4.6 is not part of the F1 booking and does not increase its number of discount-qualifying days. If, as a result, the F1 booking for the vehicle concerned covers only a single day, clause 6.3 applies.
The conditions of a discretionary volume or partner concession are determined by the written quotation or agreement under clauses 6.5 and 14.3.
6.8. The published prices and discounts are available subject to remaining capacity for the relevant service days and vehicle categories. The fact that a discount period is still running does not, in itself, guarantee the availability of the desired vehicle. After the early booking deadline, the conditions of the next published pricing period apply; the deadline is not extended automatically. Joining the waiting list does not, in itself, secure a discounted price.
6.9. Unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing, the early booking discount and any separately agreed discretionary concession apply only to the service daily rates concerned.
The discount does not reduce overtime and additional kilometer charges under Section 5, surcharges for separately ordered additional services, or the separately payable costs of parking, admission tickets or other third-party services.
If a discretionary concession also covers any other charge, its precise scope and amount must be separately specified in the accepted written quotation. Discounted items and separately payable items must be clearly identified and listed separately in the quotation.
6.10. The daily rates and discounts for a finalized booking are recorded in the booking confirmation. For a booking made with an advance payment, retention of the confirmed charge and the early booking discount is conditional on full final payment under clause 7.3. Final payment made by the deadline does not constitute a new booking and does not result in pricing under a different pricing period.
If the final payment is not made, cancellation under clauses 7.8 and 8.6 applies; the previous charge or discount cannot automatically be transferred to a new booking.
Before a requested modification is accepted, the Service Provider informs the Customer in writing of its effect on the charge and discounts. Settlement following a modification or partial cancellation is governed by Sections 8–9.
07 Advance payment, final payment and invoicing
7.1. An F1 booking made before the final payment deadline under clause 7.3 may be finalized by paying a booking advance payment of EUR 100 per vehicle per booked service day, provided that the other requirements in clause 3.6 are met. The advance payment must be calculated separately for each vehicle based on its booked days, and the resulting amounts must then be added together.
The advance payment is credited toward the total service charge and is not an additional charge. Its amount and payment deadline are specified in the individual quotation; the advance payment deadline may not extend beyond the deadline for payment of the full charge under clause 7.3. The option to make an advance payment is also available for single-day bookings but does not in itself entitle the Customer to an early booking discount.
The parties designate this payment as an advance payment, not as earnest money under the Hungarian Civil Code. Settlement in the event of cancellation or nonpayment is governed by Section 8. After the final payment deadline, a new booking may be finalized only with full prepayment in accordance with clause 7.10.
7.2. Before the final payment deadline, the Customer may pay more than the required amount, including the full service charge. This does not change the amount of the mandatory booking advance payment calculated under clause 7.1, which must be stated separately in the confirmation.
In the event of voluntary cancellation, however, the 5% handling fee is calculated on the amount actually paid for the canceled services, not solely on the mandatory advance payment. Where the full charge has been prepaid, the 5% applies to the full amount paid for the canceled services. The separate settlement rules for cancellation due to nonpayment are set out in clause 8.6.
7.3. The outstanding balance of the full service charge for every F1 booking finalized with an advance payment under clause 7.1 must be paid no later than May 31, 2027, at 12:00 noon, Budapest local time. This deadline applies equally to single-day and multiday bookings and to bookings confirmed with or without an early booking discount, regardless of the date of service.
The full charge covers the services payable in advance under the accepted quotation. This does not bring forward settlement of items that arise only during use of the service and were identified in advance as separately payable, such as overtime, additional kilometers or on-site parking.
The deadline must be stated in both the quotation and the booking confirmation. Compliance with the deadline must be determined under clause 7.5 for bank transfers and clause 7.6 for card payments. Rescheduling of the event is governed by clause 13.6.
7.4. Payment may be made by the method offered in the individual quotation, by bank transfer or through the card payment interface provided by the Service Provider. The settlement currency is EUR; for payment in another currency, the agreed amount and the conversion terms must be recorded in writing in advance. For bank transfers, the Customer must include the booking or payment request reference in the payment reference field.
7.5. For bank transfers, the payment deadline is deemed to have been met if the full amount due has been credited to the Service Provider's account by the deadline. The Service Provider also accepts a payment as having been initiated on time if the Customer has initiated the transfer by the deadline and has sent bank-issued confirmation of execution to info@vanbudapest.com by the same deadline, so that it has become accessible to the Service Provider. The confirmation must identify the amount transferred, the currency, the beneficiary, and the date, time and reference of the transaction. A transfer instruction that has merely been entered or scheduled for a later date does not constitute confirmation of execution. A later bank credit for a transfer that was initiated on time and properly evidenced does not, in itself, justify cancellation of the booking. A rejected or revoked transfer, or one that has not actually been initiated, does not discharge the payment obligation.
7.6. For card payments, compliance with the deadline must be determined from the payment service provider's transaction records confirming successful payment. Opening the payment link, entering card details or making an unsuccessful payment attempt does not, in itself, constitute payment. Later bank settlement of a successfully completed card payment does not constitute late payment by the Customer.
7.7. The Service Provider sends three payment reminders concerning the outstanding final payment obligation to the email address provided by the Customer, on the following dates:
a) April 30, 2027, one calendar month before the final payment deadline;
b) May 17, 2027, 14 days before the final payment deadline;
c) May 28, 2027, 3 days before the final payment deadline.
The reminders include the booking reference, the outstanding amount, the payment deadline of May 31, 2027, at 12:00 noon Budapest time, the payment method and the method for providing proof of a bank transfer, and the consequences of nonpayment: cancellation only of service items not fully paid by the deadline, retention of the EUR 100 advance payment per vehicle per canceled day concerned, and release of the corresponding vehicle capacity.
If a booking is made after any reminder date, only the remaining reminders need to be sent; the payment deadline must still be stated in the quotation and confirmation. No further payment reminder is required for a fully paid booking. Reminders do not change or extend the payment deadline.
7.8. Consequences of failure to make the final payment. Compliance with the final payment deadline of May 31, 2027, at 12:00 noon, Budapest local time, must be assessed separately for each service day of each booked vehicle. The full confirmed service charge due by that deadline for the vehicle and day concerned must have been paid in accordance with clauses 7.5–7.6.
If the Customer fails to pay the full charge for any service day of any vehicle by the deadline, the booking terminates only in respect of the services concerned that have not been fully paid when the deadline passes without payment. No automatic grace period or additional payment period is granted. Bookings for vehicles and service days fully paid by the deadline remain in effect; they may not be canceled due to a payment shortfall relating to another vehicle or day. Any change to the discount on the remaining booking must be accounted for under clause 9.6.
After checking the payments and bank confirmations received by the deadline, the Service Provider notifies the Customer in writing, on May 31, 2027, of the canceled vehicles and service days, the remaining booking and the settlement under clause 8.6. The vehicle capacity associated with the canceled services may then be released and sold to another Customer. This verification and notification do not create a new payment deadline.
A later bank credit for a transfer initiated and evidenced by the deadline in accordance with clause 7.5 does not in itself justify cancellation. Before the contract is concluded, the Service Provider specifically draws the Customer's attention to the final payment deadline, the absence of an additional payment period, termination of the services concerned and retention of the advance payment, and documents the Customer's express acceptance.
7.9. A booking terminated due to nonpayment does not automatically become a standard-rate booking. A later payment or communication does not reinstate the canceled order or the previous discount.
To request the service again, a new quotation and a new booking are required, subject to the capacity then available and the price under clause 6.2. The standard F1 rate applies after the early booking deadline, including from June 1, and the peak-period F1 rate applies from 00:00 on July 22. The full charge for the new booking must be paid in advance; an advance payment lawfully retained from the previous booking is not credited toward the new booking.
The Service Provider promptly refunds any additional payment received late for a terminated booking unless the parties expressly agree in writing to credit it toward a new booking.
7.10. A new F1 service ordered after the final payment deadline of May 31, 2027, at 12:00 noon, including every new booking made on or after June 1, may be finalized only by prepaying 100% of the total service charge. For these bookings, payment of EUR 100 per vehicle per day does not in itself secure a booking.
The individual quotation specifies the full amount payable, the payment method and the payment deadline, which must fall within the quotation's validity period and before the start of the service. The applicable price is governed by Section 6, formation of the contract by Section 3, and settlement in the event of cancellation by Section 8.
7.11. The Customer must provide true and accurate billing information before the invoice is issued. The Service Provider issues the relevant documents for advance payments and services performed in accordance with the applicable invoicing rules, and credits amounts previously paid against the final invoice. A payment request does not replace an invoice. By accepting these F1 Terms and Conditions, the Customer consents to electronic invoicing and to invoices being sent to the email address provided.
08 Cancellation, nonpayment and refunds
8.1. The Customer may cancel the booking in whole or in part by written notice sent to info@vanbudapest.com. The notice must include the Customer's name, the booking reference and the services affected by the cancellation. The time of cancellation is the time at which the Service Provider receives the email. The Service Provider confirms receipt of the cancellation and its financial settlement in writing; subsequent processing or confirmation does not change the conditions applicable to a cancellation received by the deadline.
8.2. The regular payment and cancellation deadlines under these F1 Terms and Conditions are:
a) The deadline for full final payment for bookings previously finalized with an advance payment: May 31, 2027, at 12:00 noon.
b) The period for voluntary cancellation subject to a 5% handling fee: cancellation must be received before 00:00 on July 22, 2027, that is, by the end of July 21, subject to clauses 8.3–8.4.
c) For a voluntary cancellation received at or after 00:00 on July 22, 2027, the full confirmed charge for the canceled services is retained in accordance with clause 8.5.
All times are stated in Budapest local time and apply uniformly to all F1 bookings, regardless of the service days and pickup times of the vehicles concerned. Termination due to nonpayment on May 31 is a separate case governed by clause 8.6; the 5% cancellation rule available through July 21 does not apply to it. Rescheduling of the event is governed by Section 13.
8.3. Cancellation by the May 31 final payment deadline. If the Customer's voluntary cancellation is received no later than May 31, 2027, at 12:00 noon, including that deadline, the Service Provider retains 5% of the amount actually paid for the canceled services up to that time as a handling fee and refunds the remaining 95%.
If the Customer has paid only the mandatory advance payment of EUR 100 per vehicle per booked day, the deduction is EUR 5 per vehicle per canceled day. If a larger partial payment or full prepayment has been made, the deduction is 5% of the larger amount actually paid for the canceled services concerned.
Any unpaid charge for services canceled by the deadline does not have to be paid. In the event of partial cancellation, the payment obligation for the remaining services continues; settlement is governed by clauses 8.7 and 9.6.
8.4. Cancellation after the final payment deadline and through the end of July 21. If the booking remains valid and voluntary cancellation is received after 12:00 noon on May 31, 2027, but before 00:00 on July 22, 2027, the Service Provider retains 5% of the amount actually paid for the canceled services as a handling fee and refunds the remaining 95%. This also applies to fully prepaid bookings made on or after June 1.
This rule does not apply to a booking that has already terminated due to nonpayment under clause 7.8. A subsequent cancellation of such a booking does not convert retention of the advance payment into a 5% deduction; settlement is governed by clause 8.6.
8.5. Cancellation from July 22 onward and no-show. For voluntary cancellation received at or after 00:00 on July 22, 2027, the cancellation fee is 100% of the full confirmed charge for the canceled services. No refund is due from amounts paid for those services; all previous payments are credited toward the full charge. The same amount may not be charged twice.
The cancellation fee does not include overtime or additional kilometers not actually incurred, or additional services that were to be paid for separately at the time of use but were not used. Failure to perform on the Service Provider's side and changes to the event are subject to the special rules in clauses 8.9–8.10 and Section 13.
8.5.1. For voluntary cancellation received at or after 00:00 on July 22, 2027, the full confirmed charge for the canceled services is payable; no refund is due from the amounts paid for them, in accordance with clause 8.5.
8.5.2. In the event of a no-show established under Section 11, the Service Provider is entitled to the full confirmed charge for the service day of the vehicle concerned; no refund of that charge is due. The conditions for a no-show and its effect on other vehicles and service days are set out in clauses 11.4–11.6.
8.6. Cancellation due to failure to make the May 31 final payment. If the Customer fails to pay the full confirmed charge due for any service day of any booked vehicle by May 31, 2027, at 12:00 noon, Budapest local time, in accordance with clauses 7.5–7.6, the service concerned terminates under clause 7.8. This must be determined separately for each vehicle and each booked service day. Services validly canceled by the deadline must be settled under clause 8.3; services fully paid by the deadline are not affected by cancellation for nonpayment.
The Service Provider retains the entire mandatory booking advance payment of EUR 100 for each canceled service day of each vehicle canceled due to nonpayment. If only this advance payment has been made for the service concerned, no refund is due. If an additional partial payment has been made for that service, the Service Provider refunds the amount paid in excess of EUR 100, taking into account settlement of the remaining booking under clause 9.6. No additional 5% handling fee may be charged on top of the retained advance payment.
The allocation of payments to individual vehicles and service days is governed by clause 8.7. Each item must be settled separately, after which the amounts to be retained, refunded and, if applicable, still paid must be itemized and totaled.
A later cancellation or payment does not reinstate a service that has already terminated due to nonpayment and does not convert retention of the advance payment into a 5% deduction. Reordering the canceled service is governed by clause 7.9.
8.7. Partial cancellation. When individual vehicles or service days are canceled, settlement must be calculated exclusively for the services concerned, separately for each vehicle and each canceled service day, and the amounts must then be added together.
During the period specified in clauses 8.3–8.4, the deduction is 5% of the amount actually paid for the services concerned. During the period specified in clause 8.5, the deduction is the full confirmed charge for those services. The amount of the advance payment serves as a separate calculation basis only for settlement due to nonpayment under clause 8.6 and in the special case under clause 13.5.
Payments must be allocated to individual vehicles and days in accordance with the allocation specified in the individual quotation, payment request or confirmation. If no separate allocation is specified, the mandatory advance payment must be allocated at EUR 100 per vehicle per day, and any payment above that amount must be allocated in proportion to the remaining charges for the individual services. Once full payment has been made, the full confirmed charge for each service is allocated to that service.
The charge for the remaining booking and any change in its discount must be determined under clause 9.6 separately from settlement of the canceled services. A subsequent partial cancellation does not change the charges for services already performed in accordance with the contract. The Service Provider supplies the Customer with an itemized written settlement statement.
8.8. Common rules for calculating deductions. The 5% handling fee for voluntary cancellation is calculated on the amount actually paid for the canceled services. Retention of the advance payment due to nonpayment on May 31 is based on the mandatory advance payment of EUR 100 per vehicle per booked day. The full-charge cancellation rule applicable from July 22 onward is based on the full confirmed charge for the canceled services.
The 5% handling fee, retention of the entire advance payment and the full-charge cancellation fee may not be combined for the same service. The Service Provider applies only the deduction relevant to the particular case and does not charge any additional cancellation or handling fee under its general terms and conditions. The special settlement rules for rescheduling of the event are governed by clause 13.5.
8.9. Failure to perform on the Service Provider's side. If the Service Provider is unable to perform the confirmed service and the parties do not agree on a replacement arrangement under clause 3.8, the Service Provider promptly refunds 100% of the amount paid for the service that cannot be performed, without deducting a handling or cancellation fee. If the entire booking cannot be performed, this applies to the full amount paid for the booking.
The conditions for providing a replacement vehicle and the Service Provider's liability are governed by clause 3.8 and Section 12.
8.10. Changes to the event and statutory claims. The consequences of cancellation, postponement or rescheduling of the event and other exceptional circumstances are governed by Section 13. These may not automatically be treated as a voluntary cancellation by the Customer for settlement purposes.
The cancellation fees under this Section do not restrict any statutory claims of the Customer for a refund or arising from a breach of contract from which the parties cannot validly derogate.
8.11. Making refunds. The Service Provider's settlement statement identifies the affected services, the amount actually paid, the deduction applied and the amount to be refunded. The Service Provider makes the refund without delay, generally using the original payment method and returning it to the original payer; the parties may agree otherwise in writing. Bank or payment processing may affect the date on which the funds are credited.
09 Changes to bookings
9.1. The Customer may request a change to a confirmed booking in writing by emailing info@vanbudapest.com. The request must include the booking reference and the changes requested, in particular any changes to the service days concerned, the number or category of vehicles, the program, or the pickup time or location.
In urgent cases, the Customer may also initiate discussions by telephone, but the parties must also record in writing any agreement affecting the scope or price of the service.
9.2. Whether a change can be accommodated depends on the available vehicle and driver capacity, the planned route, the time and kilometer allowances for the service, and the applicable traffic and working rules. The Service Provider is not obliged to accept every request for a change.
Sending a request for a change does not, in itself, alter or cancel the original booking. If the parties do not agree on the change, the original booking remains in force. If the Customer no longer wishes to use it, the Customer may give notice of cancellation under Section 8.
9.3. Before a modification is accepted, the Service Provider communicates in writing the scope of the modified service, its charge per vehicle per day, discounts, any cancellation fee, the allocation of previous payments, any additional amount payable or amount to be refunded, and the acceptance and payment deadlines.
The modification becomes final upon the Customer's written acceptance and the Service Provider's written confirmation. Payment of any additional advance payment or the full price difference is governed by Section 7 and clause 9.10. Acceptance of a modification does not extend the May 31 final payment deadline for the original booking.
9.4. Correcting contact details or supplying, by the agreed deadline, information left for later agreement in the original booking does not, in itself, constitute a new booking or result in recalculation of the confirmed charges.
However, if newly supplied information requires a departure from the scope of service originally agreed, a different vehicle, an additional route or an additional service, the parties must separately agree on the relevant conditions under this Section.
9.5. An additional service day, vehicle or other service may be added only subject to available capacity and a separately accepted written modification quotation. The Service Provider determines the charges for newly added services on the basis of the sales terms applicable at the time of modification under Section 6.
An earlier advance booking does not in itself secure an early booking discount for services added after the discount period has ended. A discretionary concession may be granted under clause 6.5 or 14.3.
An addition requested on August 2 or 3, 2027, that can still be performed may be accepted as a modification of an existing F1 booking at an individually determined F1 rate. The specific charge, its calculation basis and any concession must be recorded in writing before the modification is accepted. The regular service price list does not automatically become applicable to such an addition merely because the event weekend has ended.
The charges for previously confirmed services unaffected by the modification remain unchanged. Payment and confirmation requirements for the addition are governed by clause 9.10.
9.6. Reducing the number of service days or vehicles. A reduction requested by the Customer constitutes partial cancellation of the services concerned. The canceled services must be settled separately for each vehicle and each canceled day in accordance with Section 8. The deduction applicable to the canceled services and any change in the charges for the remaining services must be shown separately in the settlement statement.
For voluntary cancellation received before 00:00 on July 22, 2027, 5% of the amount actually paid for the canceled services must be retained under clauses 8.3–8.4. If the reduction leaves only one service day not yet performed in the booking confirmed with an early booking discount for the vehicle concerned, the charge for that day must be changed to the standard daily rate in the F1 price list applied at the time of the original booking. If at least two service days are retained, the early booking discount is not lost solely because the number of days has decreased.
Discount eligibility must be determined separately for each vehicle. The booked days of another vehicle may not be added to the days of the vehicle concerned. Canceling one vehicle or reducing its days does not in itself eliminate the early booking discount for other vehicles.
For cancellation received at or after 00:00 on July 22, 2027, the Service Provider is entitled to the full confirmed charge for the canceled services, and no refund of that charge is due. Because the Service Provider retains the full charge for those days, they must continue to be counted when determining the number of days qualifying for the early booking discount. Accordingly, the charge for the remaining service day may not be increased solely as a result of that cancellation. Retention of the full charge does not entitle the Customer to use the canceled service later.
Days canceled due to nonpayment under clause 8.6 may not be counted toward the days qualifying for the early booking discount in the remaining booking. If this leaves only one service day for the vehicle concerned, its charge must be calculated using the standard daily rate in the F1 price list applied at the time of the original booking. The resulting price difference may not cause retroactive cancellation of a day that was previously paid in full, by the deadline, at the originally confirmed charge.
The Service Provider prepares an itemized settlement statement showing the canceled or terminated services, the deduction applied, the charges for the remaining services and the crediting of previous payments. The price difference for the remaining services must be taken into account when determining the refund. If settlement results in an additional payment obligation, its amount and payment deadline must be communicated in writing. The deadline for a new price difference communicated later may not precede that communication and does not extend the May 31 final payment deadline for the original charges.
Retention or modification of separately agreed discretionary concessions is governed by the terms of the originally accepted written quotation; a new condition for loss of a discount may not subsequently be imposed unilaterally. A later reduction does not change the charges for services already performed in accordance with the contract.
9.7. Moving a service to another calendar day, changing the vehicle category, or switching between a Hungaroring day, a Budapest program day and a Danube Bend program day requires separate agreement and written confirmation. The same number of days or the same vehicle category does not, in itself, confer an automatic right to rebook.
Replacing a Hungaroring service with a program day, or removing all Hungaroring days, does not result in application of the regular service price list to the days from July 30 through August 1, 2027. Services confirmed for those days remain subject to F1 rates and these F1 Terms and Conditions.
If the modification leaves no service on any day of the event weekend in the booking, the Service Provider issues a separate written quotation for the remaining programs. Their continuation as regular services is not automatic: the parties must agree on the new charge, the applicable terms and settlement of the previous booking.
As part of an accepted modification, the parties record in writing how previous payments are credited and any price difference. Settlement following partial or full cancellation of the original services is governed by Section 8, and recalculation of discounts by clause 9.6.
9.8. Changes to the pickup or drop-off location, departure time, route or stops during the program may be accepted only with regard to the agreed service allowances and feasibility of performance.
On a Hungaroring day, an additional program or separate transfer is available only under a prior written agreement pursuant to clause 5.8 and for a separate charge, even if the original daily time allowance has not yet expired. A verbal request to the driver does not, in itself, replace the required agreement.
9.9. The Customer must notify the Service Provider without delay of any change in the number of passengers or the amount of luggage. A change may be accepted only within the confirmed vehicle's safe passenger and luggage capacity; exceeding this may require a different or additional vehicle to be ordered.
As the service charge is set per vehicle, fewer passengers taking part does not, in itself, reduce the charge. A change in the identity of the passengers does not, in itself, change the identity of the Customer or the Customer's payment obligation. Another person may replace the Customer only by a separate written agreement between the parties concerned.
9.10. A modification request and its assessment do not extend the payment or cancellation deadline for the original booking.
For an addition accepted before May 31, 2027, at 12:00 noon, the advance payment of EUR 100 under clause 7.1 must be calculated separately for each added vehicle and each added service day. The full outstanding charge for the booking as expanded must also be paid no later than May 31, 2027, at 12:00 noon. An additional advance payment does not extend this deadline.
An addition accepted at or after the final payment deadline may be finalized only by prepaying the full charge for the added services by the deadline stated in the modification quotation, which must precede performance. The price of the addition is determined under clause 9.5; the previous discount does not automatically extend to it.
In the event of partial cancellation or another modification, charges for the remaining services and payments must be settled under clauses 8.7 and 9.6. An outstanding payment obligation due by May 31 at 12:00 noon may not be deferred on the grounds that the modification is being processed. A new price difference resulting from a modification subsequently accepted by both parties must be paid in full by the deadline in the relevant quotation.
Previous payments must be taken into account in the settlement; the same charge may not be applied twice. The Service Provider sends an updated written confirmation of the final modification. Unaffected contractual terms remain unchanged. An impediment to performance on the Service Provider's side is governed by clause 3.8 and Section 12, and changes to the event by Section 13.
10 Access to the Hungaroring, parking and admission entitlements
10.1. Access to the Hungaroring, vehicle entry, stopping and parking are subject to the traffic arrangements applicable during the event, instructions from the authorities and organizers, and the available permits. The Service Provider and the driver must comply with these; the Customer may not demand driving or stopping arrangements that contravene them.
10.2. Free parking for passenger cars. Use of the Hungaroring parking lots designated P1, P2 and P3 is free of charge for passenger cars. Unless alternative parking requirements have been agreed in advance, the Service Provider uses one of these parking lots in accordance with the on-site traffic and parking arrangements. The Customer is not charged a separate parking fee for this.
The free parking option does not apply to buses; parking for buses is governed by clause 10.5.
10.3. Closer, paid parking. If the Customer requests a stopping and parking location closer than the P1, P2 or P3 parking lots, this may be used for a separate charge, subject to available capacity on site.
The anticipated parking fee is approximately EUR 80–150 per vehicle and per day. This amount is a preliminary estimate: the actual fee is set by the on-site organizers or the operator of the relevant parking lot, not by the Service Provider. The exact price and availability are determined on site; the Service Provider guarantees neither the estimated price nor the availability of a parking space.
10.4. Use of and payment for paid parking. Giving advance notice of a request for closer parking does not constitute a parking space reservation. The actual fee must be communicated to the Customer before use, and paid parking may be used only once that fee has been accepted.
The Customer pays the parking fee on site using a payment method accepted by the parking lot operator, unless the parties agree on a different settlement arrangement. The fee is not included in the price of the transport service unless the quotation expressly provides otherwise.
If closer parking is unavailable, or the Customer does not accept its actual price, the Service Provider uses one of the free P1, P2 or P3 parking lots for passenger cars, in accordance with on-site instructions.
10.5. Bus parking. Separate paid bus parking is available for buses. The free parking arrangements for passenger cars in P1, P2 and P3 do not apply to this.
The anticipated bus parking fee is approximately EUR 80–200 per bus and per day. This is a preliminary estimate; the actual fee and parking conditions are set by the on-site organizers or the parking lot operator. The Service Provider does not guarantee the estimated fee.
The Service Provider states the anticipated cost of bus parking and the method of settlement in the quotation. The parking fee is payable by the Customer unless the quotation expressly includes it in the total service charge.
10.6. The service charge does not include the Passengers' event admission tickets, Paddock Club or other hospitality packages, or separate parking and vehicle entry permits, unless their procurement and cost are expressly included in the quotation.
A Paddock Club or other premium guest admission ticket does not, in itself, mean that the vehicle providing the transport and its driver are also entitled to enter the same area. The vehicle permit, parking ticket and, where required, driver's admission pass prescribed by the rules for the relevant package and the event must also be held.
10.7. If the Customer provides the required separate access entitlements, the Customer must agree on their type, validity and conditions of use with the Service Provider in advance and make the permits available in a usable form by the deadline agreed in writing. The Service Provider supplies the vehicle and driver details needed for the permits as agreed.
Payment for the service does not make up for a missing or unsuitable permit. In such cases, the vehicle may travel only as far as an area it is otherwise permitted to access. The consequences of errors in obtaining permits or supplying information undertaken by the Service Provider are governed by Section 12.
10.8. Pickup and drop-off locations at the Hungaroring must be determined on the basis of permitted stopping locations, traffic arrangements and the available access entitlements. The service does not automatically include pickup or drop-off directly at the selected grandstand, hospitality venue or entrance; it may be necessary to walk between the vehicle and the admission point.
The Customer must disclose before booking any relevant reduced mobility or need for special assistance, so that the parties can agree on a feasible arrangement in advance.
10.9. The meeting place and time for the return journey must be clearly agreed with the Customer or the contact person designated by the Customer. If the vehicle has to move to another location on the instructions of the organizers or authorities, the Service Provider or the driver informs the contact person and provides the new meeting point.
The Service Provider may not establish a no-show on the basis of a location change of which the Passengers have not been informed. Section 11 sets out the one-hour waiting period and further conditions for a no-show.
10.10. Time spent in traffic congestion, undergoing entry checks, entering the parking lot and leaving it forms part of the daily service time allowance under the rules in Section 5. The driver's waiting time in the parking lot during the event also counts as use of the service.
Even a separate parking ticket or vehicle entry permit does not automatically ensure freedom from congestion, a guaranteed journey time or unrestricted priority passage. The departure time must be agreed with regard to the anticipated event traffic.
10.11. The unavailability of closer parking that has not been separately guaranteed does not, in itself, constitute a failure to perform the confirmed transport service if it can be performed using another lawful pickup and drop-off arrangement consistent with the agreed conditions.
11 Obligations of the Customer and Passengers, lateness and no-shows
11.1. The Customer must provide accurate information required to organize the service and report any changes without delay. The Customer must also inform the Passengers of the conditions for using the service, particularly the pickup and return departure times, meeting points, time allowances, and the consequences of lateness and no-shows.
At least one contact person who will be with the Passengers for the duration of the service, together with a working telephone number at which they can also be reached in Hungary, must be provided. The contact person must monitor messages sent by the Service Provider and the driver through the agreed channels.
11.2. The Passengers must be present at the agreed location, ready to depart, at the pickup time confirmed or subsequently amended by mutual agreement. This obligation applies equally to pickup in Budapest, departure for the return journey from the Hungaroring, and agreed meeting times on program days.
The Passengers must allow in advance for the time needed to reach the location, leave the event site and get to the vehicle.
11.3. Reported lateness. If a Passenger expects to be late or cannot find the vehicle, they must notify the driver or the Service Provider without delay using one of the contact details provided. Where possible, the notification must include their location and expected arrival time.
Reporting lateness does not in itself change the agreed time and does not entitle the Customer to unlimited waiting. The parties must agree on the conditions for further waiting or a change of time. Time allowances and any additional charges are governed by Section 5.
Waiting required due to a delay on the part of the Customer or the Passengers counts toward the booked time allowance under clause 5.2. Reporting lateness does not constitute agreement on a new start time and does not in itself extend the service. Any additional use beyond the time allowance that has been agreed in advance is subject to the overtime rules in Section 5.
11.4. Conditions for a no-show. A no-show occurs where all of the following conditions continue to apply until 60 minutes have elapsed from the agreed pickup or meeting time:
- the Passengers to be carried in the vehicle concerned do not arrive at the vehicle at the agreed location;
- the Passenger or the Passengers' designated contact person cannot be reached on the telephone number provided, despite attempts to contact them;
- neither the Passengers nor the Customer or their contact person notifies the Service Provider or the driver of the absence or lateness by telephone, in writing or by any other means.
A no-show may only be established if the Service Provider is available with a vehicle and driver capable of performing the confirmed service at the agreed meeting point communicated to the Passengers. The one-hour waiting period may not begin before the agreed time and must exclude any time lost due to the Service Provider's delay or fault.
11.5. Procedure in the event of a no-show. During the waiting period, the driver or the Service Provider attempts to contact the Passenger or the designated contact person on the telephone number provided and also notifies them, through the agreed written channel, that the vehicle is available at the location.
If the conditions in clause 11.4 still apply at the end of the one-hour waiting period, the service may be deemed not to have taken place due to a no-show, and the vehicle may leave the designated location without further waiting.
The Service Provider records the waiting location, the arrival and departure times, and the attempts to make contact. The Customer is notified in writing that a no-show has been established and of its financial consequences. This notification does not create an additional waiting period or an additional deadline.
11.6. Financial consequences of a no-show. In the event of a no-show, the Service Provider is entitled to the full service fee confirmed for the vehicle concerned on the service day in question; no refund is due, in accordance with clause 8.5.2. The advance payment and any further payments already made count toward this amount; the full fee for the same service may not be charged twice.
If only some of the Passengers are absent but those who are present use the service, a no-show may not be established for the entire vehicle. However, a lower number of Passengers does not reduce the fee confirmed for the vehicle.
A no-show does not in itself automatically cancel the services confirmed under the booking for other days or other vehicles; Sections 8 and 9 apply to any amendment or cancellation of those services.
11.7. Contact after the vehicle has left. The Service Provider is not required automatically to send back a vehicle that has left due to a no-show. Any transport requested subsequently may only be provided subject to available capacity and on terms and at a price agreed by the parties in writing. Subsequent contact does not in itself change the financial consequences of a no-show previously established in accordance with the rules.
11.8. Passenger numbers, luggage and safe transport. The number of Passengers and the luggage to be carried must not exceed the confirmed vehicle's authorized capacity for safe use. Unusually sized luggage, child seat requirements and any assistance needed with boarding or traveling must be reported in advance.
When a child is to be carried, the Customer must provide the child's age and body measurements needed to agree on appropriate safety arrangements. Seat belts and the required child restraint system must be used in accordance with the applicable rules. Unlawful or unsafe transport may not be provided even at the request of the Customer or a Passenger.
11.9. Conduct in the vehicle. The Passengers must comply with the driver's lawful instructions concerning road safety, boarding and exiting, luggage storage and proper use of the vehicle. Endangering the driver's work, threatening or harassing others, smoking and using electronic cigarettes in the vehicle are prohibited.
The Service Provider may refuse to carry the Passenger concerned or discontinue their transport at a safe location if their conduct endangers the driver, another Passenger or road safety. Where the circumstances permit, the Passenger must first be instructed to stop the conduct in question. In the event of immediate danger, the necessary action may be taken without delay.
The Service Provider documents the reasons for and circumstances of the action taken. Such an incident may not automatically be treated as a no-show; its financial and liability consequences must be determined on the basis of the circumstances of the case, the contract and applicable law.
11.10. Damage and exceptional soiling. The Passengers must take care of the vehicle and its fittings. They must notify the driver without delay of any damage, malfunction or exceptional soiling they notice or cause.
The person responsible for the damage is liable under applicable law for the substantiated and justified costs of restoration or exceptional cleaning. The Service Provider presents its claim with supporting documentation and an itemized breakdown; no separate charge is made for normal wear and tear resulting from proper use.
11.11. Cooperation and reporting problems. The Customer and the Passengers must cooperate with the Service Provider during performance of the service. Where possible, they must report any problem with the service as soon as they notice it so that the Service Provider can investigate and, if necessary, remedy it.
12 Obligations and liability of the Service Provider
12.1. The Service Provider must organize and perform the confirmed service as specified in the accepted quotation, the booking confirmation and these F1 Terms and Conditions.
Performance requires a clean vehicle that is suitable for safe road use and appropriate to the confirmed vehicle category, number of Passengers and service requirements, together with a driver holding the authorizations required for lawful performance of the service.
12.2. The Service Provider may engage a contracted passenger transport partner or another person assisting in performance. Engaging such a person does not in itself change the content of the contract with the Customer or the confirmed fee.
The Customer may continue to deal with the Service Provider in matters relating to the booking, financial settlement and complaint handling. The Service Provider is responsible for the performance of any person it engages in accordance with applicable law and the lawfully applicable liability provisions set out in this Section.
12.3. Notification of an impediment to performance. If an accident, theft, vandalism, mechanical failure or another circumstance jeopardizes or prevents performance of the confirmed service, the Service Provider promptly informs the Customer or the designated contact person of the impediment and its anticipated consequences.
The Service Provider examines the possibility of continuing the service, providing a replacement under clause 12.4 or finding another mutually acceptable solution. It may offer only a solution that is actually available or can be confirmed. The legal assessment of the impediment is governed by clauses 12.9–12.11 and 13.9; merely naming the event does not automatically exempt the Service Provider from liability.
12.4. Provision of a replacement vehicle. In view of the limited availability of premium vehicles and the exceptionally high demand for capacity during the event, a replacement vehicle may be provided only from capacity that is actually available. The Service Provider does not undertake an unconditional obligation to obtain or provide a replacement vehicle under all circumstances.
Use of a vehicle that differs from the confirmed vehicle in category or material characteristics requires the Customer's express acceptance, which must be recorded in writing. The Service Provider bears the higher cost of a replacement that has been offered and accepted; for a lower category, it refunds the price difference agreed in advance.
If no replacement solution can be provided or the Customer does not accept the different service offered, the full refund under clause 12.5 applies. Compensation in addition to the refund is governed by clauses 12.9–12.11.
12.5. Nonperformance and full refund. If the Service Provider cannot perform the confirmed service and no suitable alternative solution is available, or the Customer does not accept the alternative service offered, the Service Provider cancels in writing the booking, or the affected part of it, that cannot be performed.
The Service Provider promptly refunds 100% of the amount paid for the service that cannot be performed, with no handling fee, cancellation fee or other deduction. If the entire booking cannot be performed, this applies to the full amount paid for that booking.
If nonperformance affects only certain separate service days or vehicles, the full fee paid for those services is refunded. Services that can be separated and have already been performed in accordance with the contract must be accounted for separately, taking account of the Customer's statutory rights. Clause 8.11 applies to the payment of refunds.
12.6. Journey times and traffic conditions. When organizing the service and agreeing the departure time, the Service Provider takes account of the circumstances reasonably to be expected from the nature of the event and the known traffic situation.
Journey times given are estimates unless the Service Provider has expressly undertaken a guaranteed obligation to meet a particular arrival time. The mere existence of traffic congestion, a road closure or action by the authorities does not automatically exempt the Service Provider from contractual liability; its consequences must be assessed in the light of the particular circumstances.
Section 5 governs the calculation of the daily time allowance, and Section 13 governs exceptional circumstances.
12.7. Services of other providers. The passenger transport undertaken by the Service Provider does not include performance of services purchased by the Customer independently of the Service Provider, such as event tickets, accommodation, flights, restaurant bookings or other third-party services.
Any amendment, cancellation or defective performance of those services must be dealt with under the contract with the relevant provider. This provision does not apply to a passenger transport partner engaged by the Service Provider to perform its own obligations, and it does not exclude the Service Provider's liability under applicable law for its own breach of contract.
12.8. Personal belongings and luggage. The Passengers must take care of their personal belongings, travel documents and valuables and check when leaving the vehicle that they have taken them with them. Leaving valuables in a vehicle waiting in a parking lot is not recommended.
In the absence of a separate agreement, the Service Provider does not undertake to provide a safekeeping service extending beyond passenger transport. This does not exclude liability arising under applicable law in connection with the handling of luggage accepted for carriage or the conduct of the Service Provider or a person it engages.
12.9. Compensation in addition to the refund. Beyond the full refund under clause 12.5, the Service Provider does not provide voluntary compensation, any separate contractual penalty, lump-sum damages or other compensation that it has not expressly undertaken to provide.
The Service Provider does not automatically assume the cost of a replacement vehicle, event ticket, accommodation, flight ticket or other service independently ordered by the Customer. Exclusion of liability for damages in the case of a business order is governed by clause 12.10; liability that may not be excluded by law and consumer contracts are governed by clause 12.11.
12.10. Limitation of liability for business bookings. In a contract with a Customer who is not a consumer, the Service Provider excludes its liability for damages arising from delayed, failed or defective performance of the service, subject to the exceptions in clause 12.11. The exclusion extends in particular to lost business revenue, loss of profit and additional costs relating to the Customer's contracts with other service providers.
This provision does not affect refunds of fees for services that cannot be performed, commitments concerning replacement vehicles or any other expressly accepted financial settlement obligation. Before the contract is concluded, the Service Provider specifically draws the Customer's attention to this exclusion of liability and requests express acceptance of it.
12.11. Exceptions to the exclusion of liability. No provision of these F1 Terms and Conditions excludes or limits liability for intentional breach of contract, breach of contract causing death, personal injury or damage to health, or any other liability whose exclusion or limitation is prohibited by law.
The exclusion of liability in clause 12.10 does not apply to consumer contracts. In the case of a consumer booking, refunding the service fee does not in itself extinguish the consumer's further statutory claims.
An agreement with a business Customer does not limit a Passenger's independent statutory claims that cannot validly be excluded.
12.12. Submission and assessment of claims. The Customer may submit a claim relating to performance of the service in the manner specified in Section 16. The Customer must share with the Service Provider the information and documents available to them that assist in assessing the claim.
The Service Provider examines the claim on the basis of the booking details, the circumstances of performance and the available evidence, and informs the Customer of its position in writing. Rejection of a claim does not restrict the Customer's right to pursue the remedies available to them.
13 Rescheduling or definitive cancellation of the event and exceptional circumstances
13.1. The period for performance of the service is the F1 service period specified in Section 1. The individual booking confirmation sets out the service days, vehicles and programs booked by the Customer.
The booking is linked to the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix. This Section governs the consequences of an official change to the event date, its definitive cancellation and exceptional circumstances affecting performance.
13.2. Official changes to the event. Decisions to change the event date, postpone the event or cancel it definitively are made by the event organizer or the sporting body or public authority authorized to do so.
The Service Provider informs the Customer in writing without delay of any official change affecting the booking. The notification includes the nature of the change, the new date if known, the services affected and information on how the booking will be handled.
13.3. Complete and definitive cancellation of the event. If the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix is canceled completely and definitively without a replacement date, the Service Provider cancels the services under the booking that have not yet been performed and are no longer required as a result of the cancellation.
The Service Provider refunds 100% of the amount paid for those services without delay, with no handling fee, retention of the advance payment or cancellation fee. If no service under the booking has yet been performed and the entire booking is terminated, the refund covers all payments made.
Services that can be separated and have already been performed in accordance with the contract must be accounted for separately. At the Customer's request, certain Budapest or Danube Bend programs may be retained under a separate written agreement; payments allocated to those services are not included in the refund.
13.4. Rescheduling the event to another date. If the race is rescheduled to another officially designated date, performance of the booking linked to the event moves to the new event period, subject to the conditions and statutory exceptions set out in this Section.
The Service Provider rearranges the confirmed services for the new date and sends an updated booking confirmation. This states the new F1 service period and the new calendar dates of the booked days. The days are rescheduled in accordance with the purpose of the original booking, taking account of the allocation of Hungaroring days and program days.
Where the vehicle category, number of days and service content remain unchanged, rescheduling does not in itself change the confirmed service fee. Previous payments count in full toward the fee for the rescheduled booking. Section 9 governs any further changes requested by the Customer.
13.5. Cancellation of a rescheduled service. If the Service Provider can provide performance in accordance with the contract on the new event date and confirms this in writing, but the Customer cannot or does not wish to use the service because of the change of date, the Customer may cancel in writing the affected services that have not yet been performed.
In this case, the Service Provider retains EUR 100 per vehicle per canceled service day from the amount paid and refunds the amount paid for the canceled services in excess of that sum in accordance with clause 8.11. Settlement is calculated separately for each vehicle and service day concerned, regardless of whether the Customer cancels the entire booking or only part of it.
This special settlement rule applies regardless of the time of cancellation, provided that the reason for cancellation is the official rescheduling of the event and rejection of the rescheduled date. No additional 5% handling fee may be deducted on top of the EUR 100, and retention of the full service charge under Section 8 does not apply. The rule is the same even if the Customer has already paid the full service charge. Days canceled under this clause may not be counted toward the days qualifying for the early booking discount in the remaining booking, regardless of the time of cancellation. If this leaves only one service day not yet performed in the booking confirmed with an early booking discount for the vehicle concerned, the charge for that day must be changed to the standard daily rate in the F1 price list applied at the time of the original booking. If at least two days are retained, the early booking discount remains in effect. Settlement of the price difference and payments, as well as discretionary concessions, are governed by clause 9.6.
If the Service Provider cannot provide performance in accordance with the contract on the new date, the retention under this clause does not apply; in that case, clause 13.7 governs. In applying this clause, statutory rights that cannot validly be excluded must be taken into account.
13.6. Treatment of deadlines when the event is rescheduled. Rescheduling the event does not in itself extend the deadline for full payment of May 31, 2027, at 12:00 noon, Budapest local time, or reopen an early booking period that has already ended. A booking previously terminated in accordance with the rules is not reinstated by the change of date.
Cancellation because the Customer rejects the new event date is subject to the special settlement rule in clause 13.5. Neither the full-charge retention cutoff for the original service period nor that for the rescheduled service period applies to such cancellation.
Cancellation or modification of the rescheduled service for any other reason is governed by Sections 8 and 9, except that the cancellation cutoff of July 22, 2027, at 00:00 specified in those sections is replaced by 00:00 on the seventh calendar day preceding the first Thursday of the new F1 service period. All times are to be interpreted as Budapest local time.
The Service Provider communicates the new service days and the applicable cancellation cutoff to the Customer in writing, stating the exact dates and times. A subsequent change to the event may not retroactively impose stricter settlement terms on a cancellation already received.
If the new service period falls before the fixed payment deadline, the parties agree in writing on a new payment deadline that can be met before performance; late payment may not be established retroactively.
New bookings and additions relating to the rescheduled event that are requested outside the original sales periods are subject to these F1 Terms and Conditions and a separately accepted written F1 quotation. The quotation must specify the daily rate, any surcharge or discretionary concession, and the full amount payable. Rescheduling does not in itself make the general service price list applicable or change the charges for bookings already confirmed under clause 13.4.
13.7. An impediment to the Service Provider's performance on the new date. If the Service Provider cannot provide the confirmed service on the new event date, it examines the possibility of replacement in accordance with clauses 3.8 and 12.4.
If no suitable alternative solution is available, or the alternative service offered is not accepted, the Service Provider refunds in full, without deduction, the amount paid for the service that cannot be performed, in accordance with clause 12.5.
An impediment to the Service Provider's own performance may not be treated, for the purposes of financial settlement, as a voluntary cancellation by the Customer. The retention of an advance payment or fee under clause 13.5 does not apply in such a case.
13.8. Partial program changes and postponement without a new date. Changes to individual program elements, practice sessions, supporting events or start times do not in themselves constitute complete and definitive cancellation of the Hungarian Grand Prix. The parties separately discuss the actual effect of such changes on the services booked.
Postponement without a new date is not the same as definitive cancellation. In such a case, the Service Provider informs the Customer of the available information and the options for resolving the booking. In the absence of a specific new date, the booking cannot be considered confirmed for a particular new date. Further financial settlement must be determined on the basis of the actual possibility of performance and applicable law.
13.9. Exceptional impediments to performance. In the event of severe weather, a natural disaster, a prohibition imposed by an authority, an area closure or another exceptional circumstance affecting performance of the service, the party becoming aware of it must notify the other party without delay.
The parties examine the options for safe and lawful performance. A revised route, an alternative service or an additional charge may only be applied on terms agreed in advance.
If performance actually becomes impossible, its consequences and the settlement of payments must be dealt with in accordance with Section 12 and applicable law. Merely describing a circumstance as exceptional does not automatically exempt a party from liability or confer a right to retain fees.
13.10. Personal travel circumstances and financial settlement. A change to the Customer's own travel plans, a delayed or canceled flight, a problem with an accommodation booking or the absence of an event ticket is not the same as complete and definitive cancellation of the race.
Sections 8, 9 and 11 apply to amendments, cancellations or no-shows resulting from such reasons, and clauses 13.5–13.6 apply to rejection of the rescheduled date, subject to statutory exceptions.
The Service Provider makes any refund due under this Section in accordance with clause 8.11. Credit for future use may be provided instead of a monetary refund only with the Customer's express acceptance.
14 Special rules for business and agency bookings
14.1. This Section applies to bookings made by a business, travel agency, event organizer, accommodation provider, agency or other business partner acting in the course of its professional or business activities.
When booking, the contracting party's full name or business name, address or registered office, billing details and applicable tax identification details must be provided, together with the name and contact details of the contact person handling the booking.
14.2. Identification of the contracting party. The partner initiating the booking must state clearly whether it is ordering in its own name or acting on behalf of another person.
When an order is placed in the partner's own name, the partner is the Customer, even if the service is used by its clients, guests, employees or other Passengers.
When booking on behalf of another person, the actual Customer must be identified and, where necessary, authority to act on their behalf must be demonstrated. The involvement of an agency does not in itself turn a booking made in an individual's name for private purposes into a business contract.
14.3. Partner rates and commission. A partner rate, agency discount or intermediary commission may only apply on the basis of a written offer accepted in advance or a separate partner agreement.
The agreement must specify the services concerned, the fees, the applicable taxes and, in the case of commission, its calculation basis, rate or amount, and settlement terms.
Partner status does not in itself create an entitlement to a discount or commission. An additional discount on top of a partner rate may be applied only if expressly included in the accepted quotation, taking into account the discount rules in Section 6.
After the early booking period ends, B2B Customers are not automatically entitled to a new discount either. Inquiries about the availability and terms of an individual partner quotation may be sent to info@vanbudapest.com; whether a concession is offered depends on current capacity and the individual agreement. This provision does not change partner rates or agreements previously expressly accepted and applicable to the booking concerned.
14.4. Reservation of capacity and booking confirmation. An offer or price list sent to a partner does not in itself reserve vehicle capacity. Capacity may be held on the basis of an expressly confirmed option or a finalized booking under Section 3.
When several vehicles or several service days are ordered, the confirmation must clearly state the vehicle categories, the number of vehicles and the days concerned. The parties may set a separate deadline for providing details of Passengers who have not yet been named; this does not defer the partner's payment obligation.
The partner may tell its own client that a service is secured only to the extent that the Service Provider has actually confirmed the corresponding capacity.
14.5. Payment obligation. When booking in its own name, the partner is responsible for paying the service charge and any additional services approved by the partner or its authorized representative. Any delay, nonpayment or dispute involving its own client does not extend the payment deadline owed to the Service Provider.
Unless a different written partner agreement has been expressly accepted, the entire payment system in Section 7 applies: booking before the deadline with an advance payment of EUR 100 per vehicle per booked day, full final payment by May 31, 2027, at 12:00 noon, and 100% prepayment for new bookings made after the deadline.
An individual partner rate or commission does not in itself establish different payment or cancellation terms. Nonpayment and cancellation are governed by Section 8, a different partner agreement by clause 14.6, and rescheduling of the event by Section 13.
14.6. Alternative payment and cancellation terms for partners. The parties may agree on a different advance payment, payment schedule or cancellation terms, particularly for bookings involving multiple vehicles, groups or a substantial reservation of capacity.
Any departures from the standard terms must be communicated clearly and in writing before the contract is concluded and must be expressly accepted by the partner. Stricter terms may not be imposed unilaterally after a booking has already been confirmed.
In the absence of an accepted agreement providing otherwise, the payment, amendment and cancellation rules in these F1 Terms and Conditions apply. The terms of the partner's contract with its client do not in themselves amend the agreement with the Service Provider.
14.7. Communication and Passenger details. The partner must designate the persons authorized to amend the booking, approve additional services and coordinate arrangements on site. Any limits on authority to approve changes or on spending must be communicated in writing in advance.
The partner ensures that the Passengers receive in good time the pickup and meeting details, the driver's contact details and the information needed to use the service. This includes, in particular, the time allowances, parking costs, overtime and the no-show rule.
Section 11 governs the further conditions for communication on site.
14.8. Commitments made to the client. The partner may confirm a service, discount or special condition on behalf of the Service Provider only where the Service Provider has given appropriate authorization.
Any additional service, free amendment, refund or other concession independently promised by the partner to its own client does not automatically create an obligation for the Service Provider to perform or pay for it.
Where the partner resells in its own name, the selling price it charges its own client is a matter for the agreement between them. Financial settlement with the Service Provider is based on the partner rate accepted by the parties.
14.9. Amendments, cancellations and refunds. Where a partner books in its own name, contractual notices of amendment or cancellation may be given by the partner or a person authorized by it for that purpose. A direct request from a Passenger does not in itself alter the financial terms of the contract with the partner.
In the event of partial cancellation, the vehicles and service days concerned must be identified separately. In the absence of a separate partner agreement, Sections 8 and 9 govern financial settlement, and Section 13 applies in the event of changes to the event.
The Service Provider makes refunds in accordance with clause 8.11. The partner settles accounts with its own client separately; the Service Provider's refund obligation is based on the amount actually paid to it and refundable under the contract. Any intermediary commission is settled in accordance with the separate commission agreement.
15 DATA PROCESSING, ONBOARD CAMERAS AND COMMUNICATION
15.1. The Service Provider processes the personal data of the Customer and the Passengers to the extent necessary to manage the booking, organize and perform the service, settle accounts and resolve any complaints and legal claims.
15.2. The Service Provider may share the contact and travel details necessary for performance with the designated driver and the partner performing the service. The data must be treated confidentially, with access restricted to authorized persons; they may not be used for the partner's own promotional communications.
15.3. The Customer acknowledges that, subject to prior notice, an onboard camera may operate in the vehicle performing the service for the protection of persons and property. Lawfully processed recordings may be used to clarify accidents, damage or other incidents giving rise to loss, to substantiate legal claims and, where there is an appropriate legal basis, in dealings with authorities and insurers. The Privacy Notice sets out the detailed conditions for processing camera recordings.
15.4. Data retention is determined by the purpose of processing and the prescribed retention periods. Data subjects may request erasure of their data at info@vanbudapest.com. Erasure does not extend to data whose continued retention is necessary to comply with a legal obligation or to establish, exercise or defend legal claims.
15.5. A booking does not result in automatic newsletter subscription. The Service Provider may send one customer satisfaction inquiry containing no advertising within 30 days after completion of the service. Data subjects may also opt out of this in advance by contacting info@vanbudapest.com. The relevant provisions of these F1 Terms and Conditions govern notifications and payment reminders necessary for the booking.
15.6. The Service Provider's Privacy Notice sets out the detailed rules on data processing, camera use, data retention and data subject requests; the Cookie Notice explains the conditions for website analytics and the use of cookies. These documents and the general terms and conditions can be found on the VanBudapest website or requested at info@vanbudapest.com. The provisions of these F1 Terms and Conditions govern the specific contractual conditions of F1 bookings.
16 COMPLAINT HANDLING, DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND FINAL PROVISIONS
16.1. The Customer may submit a complaint concerning the service orally or in writing. Written complaints may be sent to legal@vanbudapest.com or info@vanbudapest.com, or by mail to the address given in Section 1. To assist the investigation, please specify the booking reference, the service day concerned, the incident complained of and the action requested.
Where possible, any problem noticed on site must be reported to the driver or the Service Provider without delay so that an attempt can be made to remedy it while the service is still being performed.
16.2. The Service Provider investigates oral complaints immediately and remedies them where necessary. If immediate investigation is not possible or the consumer disagrees with the handling of the complaint, the Service Provider prepares a written record and provides a copy in the prescribed manner.
The Service Provider gives a substantive written response to a written complaint within 30 days of receipt, in a manner that can be evidenced. If the complaint is rejected, the Service Provider states the reasons and provides information on the possibility of proceedings before the authority or conciliation board appropriate to the nature of the complaint, together with its contact details. The general terms and conditions contain the detailed complaint-handling procedure.
16.3. In the event of a consumer dispute, the Customer may initiate proceedings before the competent conciliation board. The Service Provider has a duty to cooperate in those proceedings.
Contact details of the Budapest Conciliation Board:
- Registered office: 1016 Budapest, Krisztina krt. 99., floor I, room 111.
- Mailing address: 1253 Budapest, P.O. Box 10.
- Telephone: +36 1 488 2131
- Email: bekelteto.testulet@bkik.hu
- Website: bekeltet.bkik.hu.
16.4. The parties seek to resolve disputes primarily through direct discussion. The contractual relationship is governed by Hungarian law. In the event of court proceedings, the court hearing the case is determined by the applicable rules on international jurisdiction, subject-matter jurisdiction and territorial jurisdiction.
16.5. The special provisions of these F1 Terms and Conditions apply to F1 bookings. Matters not regulated here are governed by the general terms and conditions incorporated into the contract. In the event of a discrepancy between the two documents, the provision of the F1 Terms and Conditions takes precedence.
An individual contractual departure expressly accepted by the parties takes precedence over the general terms in the matter concerned.
16.6. The version of the F1 Terms and Conditions made available for review and accepted before conclusion of the contract applies to the booking concerned. The Service Provider makes it available in a form that can be saved and retains an identifiable copy of the version relating to the booking. A subsequent amendment published on the website does not in itself change the terms of a contract already concluded.
16.7. Before the contract is concluded, the Service Provider specifically draws the Customer's attention to terms requiring separate notification and express acceptance, in particular the May 31 deadline at 12:00 noon for full payment, termination of service items not fully paid by the deadline and retention of the entire EUR 100 advance payment per vehicle per canceled day concerned, the absence of an additional payment period, the 5% cancellation fee calculated on the amount actually paid, retention of the full charge from July 22 onward, and the rules limiting replacement obligations and liability. The Service Provider documents express acceptance of these terms during the booking process.
16.8. These F1 Terms and Conditions take effect on September 1, 2026.
Document version: 1.0.
Supplementary Services
Terms of Supplementary (Extra) Services
Tour Guide · Coordinator · Personal Assistant · Personal Security Service
Annex to the General Terms and Conditions of VanBudapest.com
Effective: January 1, 2027

01Scope and Basic Principles
Guide, coordinator, assistant, security, hostess, interpreter
This Annex applies to the services arranged or organized by VanBudapest.com (the Service Provider) on a supplementary basis, alongside the passenger transportation service, in particular:
provision of a tour guide;
an event and program coordinator;
a personal assistant;
a personal security service (bodyguard);
a hostess, an interpreter, and other individually agreed event-support services.
The Service Provider typically performs the supplementary services through contracted, specialized partners (e.g., event-organizing, security, or tour-guide companies). The party contracting with the Client is in such cases still the Service Provider, who is answerable for the partner’s performance in accordance with the GTC.
Supplementary services may be used exclusively on the basis of prior written coordination, according to an individual quotation; they have no public price list.
02Ordering and Confirmation
Written orders, quotation, prepayment
The supplementary service may be ordered together with the transfer or separately, in writing (by e-mail or through the booking form).
The content, fee, and duration of the service, as well as the cancellation terms under this Annex (or the partner’s differing terms), are recorded in the written quotation and confirmation.
The order becomes final upon the Service Provider’s written confirmation and the receipt of the fee (or of the required deposit).
The fee for the supplementary service is payable in advance, together with the transfer, in accordance with Chapter VI of the GTC.
03Cancellation and Modification Terms
Uniform 7-day regime
The Client acknowledges that the Service Provider books the supplementary services with third-party partners, whose own cancellation terms are binding on the Service Provider as well. In view of this, the following uniform cancellation regime applies to supplementary services — unlike the vehicle-category-based transfer cancellation tiers:
| Time of cancellation (before the start of the service) | Refund |
|---|---|
| At least 7 calendar days in advance | 100% refund (subject to the deduction of the transaction cost reimbursement under Section 7.2.4 (a) of the GTC) |
| Within 7 calendar days, or non-use (No-show) | No refund is possible |
Cancellation is valid exclusively in writing, by e-mail (info@vanbudapest.com), in accordance with Section 7.1 of the GTC.
Partner deviation: if the given partner applies cancellation terms stricter than 7 days, the Service Provider communicates this in advance in the quotation/confirmation, and by accepting the booking it becomes governing for the Client.
Modification (time, headcount, venue): may be requested free of charge at least 7 days in advance, subject to the partner’s capacity; a modification within 7 days is possible only with the partner’s consent and may qualify as a new order.
04Settlement Independent of the Transfer
Two separate settlements
The cancellation of the passenger transportation (transfer) service is governed by Chapter VII of the GTC (vehicle-category tiers), while the cancellation of the supplementary service is governed by this Annex. The two settlements are independent of each other.
Cancelling the transfer does not automatically mean cancelling the supplementary service — and vice versa; both must be cancelled expressly, in writing.
If the Client cancels the entire package, the transfer fee is settled according to the tiers under Chapter VII, and the fee for the supplementary service according to Section 03 of this Annex — possibly with different refund rates.
Example: for a package cancelled 5 days before the pickup time, a 50% refund may be due for the minibus transfer (GTC Section 7.2.2); for the tour guide ordered, however — being within the 7-day deadline — no refund is due any longer.
05Cancellation on the Service Provider’s or the Partner’s Side
Substitution and full refund
If the supplementary service fails for a reason arising on the partner’s side (e.g., the tour guide falls ill), the Service Provider makes every effort to provide a substitute of the same standard.
If substitution is not possible, the fee for the supplementary service is refunded to the Client in full (without deduction); the transfer service is not affected.
The Service Provider’s liability in connection with the supplementary service extends up to the amount of the fee actually paid for the given supplementary service, in line with Chapter XIV of the GTC.
06Rules of Conduct and Confidentiality
Conduct toward staff, discretion
The passenger conduct rules under Chapter IX of the GTC, as well as — for celebration-type programs — the Celebration Transfer Protocol (Annex No. 2), also govern the conduct displayed toward the staff providing the supplementary service (tour guide, coordinator, assistant, security staff).
Assaulting, threatening, or harassing the staff entails the consequences under Section 13.9 of the GTC; in such cases, the Service Provider or the partner may discontinue the service with immediate effect, without refunding the fee.
The partners involved in the supplementary service and their staff are bound by confidentiality under Section 15.9 of the GTC; the Client’s privacy and business secrets are protected along the entire service chain.
07Contractual Background
Annex to the GTC
This Annex forms an inseparable part of the General Terms and Conditions of VanBudapest.com (GTC Sections 4.4 and 20.4). In matters not regulated in this Annex, the provisions of the GTC govern; with respect to the cancellation and modification terms of the supplementary services, this Annex qualifies as a special rule relative to Chapter VII of the GTC.
By placing an order, the Client acknowledges having read and accepted the GTC and this Annex.
VanBudapest.com
Exclusive Travel Solutions · Since 1988
info@vanbudapest.com · +36 70 753 6333 · http://www.vanbudapest.com
Celebration Protocol
Celebration Transfer Protocol
Guest information and code of conduct for winery tours, dinner transfers, and private party transfers.
Budapest · 2027 — English Edition
01Welcome
Thank you for choosing us
VanBudapest.com has served the most discerning passengers of Budapest and Central Europe since 1988. It is our pleasure and our pride to accompany you on those special occasions that bring memorable moments, shared experiences, or festive celebrations.
This guide applies to a special type of service: winery tours, dinner and gastronomy transfers, and private event and party transfers. By their very nature, these trips differ from classic airport or business journeys — the rhythm is different, the atmosphere is different, and so is the risk profile.
That is precisely why we consider it important that every guest be aware of a few simple but defining rules in advance. These are not meant to restrict — they simply ensure that the journey remains safe, stylish, and memorable for everyone, and that we can continue to offer this type of service at the standard we are accustomed to.
Which trips does this apply to?
Winery tours (Eger, Tokaj, Villány, Etyek, Szekszárd, Sopron, and other Hungarian or international wine regions)
Dinner and gastronomy transfers
Birthday, bachelorette, and bachelor party transfers
Wedding and party transfers
Group transportation connected to private events
Any trip that, according to the order, involves alcohol consumption or a festive atmosphere
Our goal is simple: we want every one of your festive occasions to run smoothly, stylishly, and without a cloud — just as you would expect from a premium service provider.
02Code of Conduct — The Welcome List
What is fine — on board
Our goal is for your celebration to be stylish, relaxed, and carefree. The following activities are perfectly fine on board — however, the more important points must always be coordinated with the driver in advance.
This is perfectly fine
Drinking water in the vehicle (the consumption of any other food or beverage requires prior coordination with the driver)
Connecting your own music, at a volume agreed with the driver
Conversation, singing together, a good atmosphere
Small surprises, flowers, or discreet decoration for your party (arranged in advance)
Sharing memories of previous celebrations along the way
Flexible stops between the different venues of the program (arranged in advance)
We coordinate every detail during the quotation process — we are happy to tailor the trip to your program. The next section collects the forms of behavior that do not fit within the framework of our service.
02Code of Conduct — The Hard Stops
What is not acceptable
The following behavior is strictly prohibited on board. The driver may discontinue the service at any time if any of these items is seriously violated.
This is not acceptable — the driver may discontinue the trip immediately
Consumption of any alcoholic beverage in the vehicle — we apply zero tolerance. The consumption of alcohol on board is ruled out, regardless of the vehicle category or the nature of the trip
Consumption of food or of any beverage other than water — without prior coordination, no other food or beverage may be consumed in the vehicle
Smoking or vaping inside the vehicle (cigarettes, e-cigarettes, IQOS, hookah — anything)
Drug use or possession
Aggressive, threatening, or abusive behavior toward the driver, fellow passengers, or third parties along the way
Assault in any form — verbal or physical
Intentional or negligent damage to the vehicle (kicking, hitting, breaking glass, tearing upholstery, ripping off parts)
Boarding in a condition that foreseeably leads to vomiting or other soiling
Throwing objects out of the vehicle while in motion
Indecent behavior offending public decency (nudity, uncovered intimate areas)
Traveling in heavily soiled, dirty, or foul-smelling clothing, or the lack of adequate personal hygiene
Disregarding the driver’s safety instructions (fastening seat belts, holding on, remaining seated)
The above are not restrictions for their own sake — they are the conditions under which we are able to offer this type of service at all. For us, three equally important considerations come first: the safety of our passengers, the protection of our driver, and the preservation of the vehicle’s condition and value. These conditions serve everyone’s shared interest.
03The Driver’s Rights
The driver’s decision on site is binding
Our driver does not merely drive the vehicle — they are responsible for the safety and quality of the entire journey. To that end, they are entitled at any time to:
Refuse or discontinue the service if any rule of conduct is seriously violated, or if safe and civilized onward travel is no longer possible
Call the police immediately if they judge the situation to be dangerous, or if anyone assaults, threatens, or harasses them
Prepare an incident report on any damage event or violation — the documentation in every case includes at least photographs, and, depending on the situation and the equipment available, video footage or dashcam recording as well
Request on-site settlement in the event of damage — the continuation of the trip may depend on it
Every refusal of service is documented, and the Client subsequently receives written information about the details of the incident.
Police and criminal law consequences
In Hungary, assaulting, threatening, or harassing professional drivers while they are performing their work is a matter of criminal law — the police treat every such case as a criminal offense and may take immediate action.
Under certain circumstances — especially in the course of organized, business-like passenger transportation activity — such acts may fall under a more severe classification and may entail aggravated cases.
This means that the consequences are not limited to compensation — criminal proceedings, restraining orders, and other official measures can also be expected. Protecting our driver is our responsibility; the proper conduct of the passengers is the Client’s responsibility.
04Damage and Liability
What happens if damage or soiling occurs
The detailed tariff for every damage and cleaning item can be found in Chapter XIII of our General Terms and Conditions in force, with specific minimum amounts.
FULL FEE SCHEDULE — GTC CHAPTER XIII
vanbudapest.com/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/
The main principles in brief
Joint and several liability. The Client is fully liable for the behavior of every passenger and for the damage they cause — regardless of whether the damage was caused intentionally or negligently.
On-site minimum fees apply to the typical cases (smoking, vomiting, upholstery tears, glass breakage, technical damage, etc.). These are precisely set out in the GTC.
The final amount comprises the actual repair cost, supplemented by an administrative surcharge. The minimum paid on site is deducted from the final invoice.
An incident report is prepared in every case. The documentation includes photographs at a minimum, and — where available — video or dashcam recordings. It may be used in any official or insurance proceedings.
The service may be discontinued in serious cases — the fee for the paid, remaining service time is not refunded, but is credited directly against the compensation for the damage.
Further compensation claims may be asserted for lost revenue and lost profit. If, due to the damage, the vehicle becomes unfit for further orders owing to repair, cleaning, or inoperability, the resulting lost revenue and business loss are also the Client’s responsibility.
Subsequent invoicing and debt collection may be initiated if the Client does not settle the debt on site.
What qualifies as damage or soiling?
Any soiling, damage, or deterioration in the function or appearance of any part of the vehicle, its accessories, or its equipment — in particular: smoking, vomiting or bodily fluids, food stains, spilled drinks, scratches, breakage, tearing, or damage to any element of the vehicle.
05Security Deposit
The deposit — transparent, two-way protection
For party, winery, and dinner transfers, we are entitled to request a security deposit before the trip. This is a transparent instrument that protects both parties and guarantees that the trip takes place in a calm, predictable atmosphere.
How we determine the amount
The amount of the deposit is always determined on the basis of individual assessment. In the assessment, we take the following factors into account:
The type and nature of the trip (winery day, evening party, multi-day program, etc.)
The number of participants
The category and value of the chosen vehicle
The duration and venues of the program
The risk factors we assess
When and how do we communicate it?
We always communicate the exact amount of the deposit in writing, at the time of the quotation. The deposit condition takes effect only if the Client expressly accepts it by accepting the quotation. We do not apply surprise, after-the-fact deposits.
Repayment
If no damage, soiling, or other additional cost arises during the trip, we repay the full amount of the deposit immediately — at the Client’s choice:
on site, in cash — directly at the close of the trip, or
by bank transfer — within a short deadline
The deposit is not a penalty, nor is it a sign of distrust — it is a simple and clean mechanism that ensures both parties set off with peace of mind.
06Booking and Process
How to order this service
The ordering process is simple and transparent. The following six steps take you to your individual quotation, the confirmation, and finally the smooth execution of your journey.
Request a quote by e-mail (info@vanbudapest.com) or through the booking form.
Based on your program, we prepare an individual quotation, which also includes the amount of any deposit.
Once the quotation is accepted, we confirm the trip in writing and record the terms.
One day before the trip, we go over the details: meeting point, program, important information.
Our driver awaits you at the agreed time — with punctual, discreet, professional accompaniment.
At the end of the trip, the deposit is repaid (provided no damage event has occurred).
07Contractual Background
The complete contractual framework
This guide summarizes the most important information related to celebration transfers. The detailed rules — liability, fees, legal relationship, procedures, GDPR — are contained in the General Terms and Conditions in force, which can be downloaded and consulted on our website at any time.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
vanbudapest.com/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/
What does the GTC expressly contain?
The full fee schedule (damage, cleaning, technical damage) — Chapter XIII
The detailed rules on passenger conduct — Chapter IX
Cancellation and modification terms — Chapter VII
Limitations of liability and compensation — Chapter XIV
Privacy notice, dashcam, and confidential data processing — Chapter XV
By placing an order, the Client acknowledges having read and accepted the GTC.
We look forward to welcoming you on board — we stand ready to make your celebration an unforgettable, stylish journey.
VanBudapest.com
Exclusive Travel Solutions · Since 1988
info@vanbudapest.com · +36 70 753 6333 · http://www.vanbudapest.com

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