General Terms and Conditions
### **General Terms and Conditions (GTC)**
**Restaurant Atlantis**
**Owner: Katrin Hofmann-Robinson**
**Hingstgars 444, 27498 Helgoland, Germany**
**Email:
#### **1. Scope**
These terms and conditions apply to all contracts between **Restaurant Atlantis** (hereinafter "the Operator") and its guests (hereinafter "the Customer") regarding the provision of restaurant services.
#### **2. Reservations**
- Reservations can be made by phone, email, or online (if available).
- The Operator reserves the right to decline reservations without providing a reason.
- If the Customer does not arrive or is more than **15 minutes late without prior notice**, the reserved table may be forfeited.
#### **3. Cancellation of Group Bookings/Events**
- For groups of **8 or more people** or special events, cancellations must be made at least **48 hours** in advance.
- For late cancellations or no-shows, the Operator reserves the right to charge a **50% cancellation fee** based on the expected revenue.
#### **4. Payment Terms**
- Payment is due immediately upon receipt of the bill, either in cash or by debit/credit card (if accepted).
- Split bills are only available upon prior arrangement.
- In case of non-payment or fraudulent behavior, the Operator reserves the right to take legal action.
#### **5. House Rules**
- The Operator reserves the right to refuse service or remove guests who disrupt operations, behave aggressively, or violate restaurant policies.
- Bringing outside food and beverages is not permitted.
#### **6. Liability**
- The Operator is not liable for lost or damaged personal belongings.
- The Operator is not responsible for damages caused by force majeure or misconduct by the Customer.
#### **7. Data Protection**
- Personal data (e.g., for reservations) will only be used for contract fulfillment and will not be shared with third parties (unless legally required).
- The full privacy policy is available upon request.
#### **8. Final Provisions**
- Changes to these GTC will be announced and take effect upon publication.
- The place of jurisdiction for any disputes is **Helgoland, Germany**.
- If any provision of these GTC is invalid, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.
**Effective Date: [Insert Date]**
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This is a general template. For full legal compliance, consult a lawyer, especially regarding German consumer protection laws (BGB) and restaurant regulations.