Effective date: 17 October 2024
Terms and Conditions of Discover Barranquilla S.A.S.
Below are the terms and conditions applicable to the Users of the services provided by Discover Barranquilla S.A.S., a company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Colombia, identified by Tax Identification Number 901.880.442‑5, Registro Nacional de Turismo No. 253801. These terms describe the rights and obligations binding both the Users and Discover Barranquilla S.A.S. when acquiring services through any of our official channels.
By submitting personal information to request a quotation, completing a service or contact form, making payment, or otherwise accessing or using our services, Users indicate their full consent and acceptance of these terms and conditions. Users declare they possess legal capacity to enter into binding agreements under Colombian law, as governed by the Colombian Civil Code (Código Civil) and the Consumer Protection Statute (Ley 1480 de 2011).
Users are advised to carefully read these Terms and Conditions, our Privacy Policy, and any other applicable documents referenced herein.
The coverage area of our Services extends to the territory of Colombia and the consulates of the Republic of Colombia abroad.
1. Services Offered
Discover Barranquilla S.A.S. provides the following services:
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Colombian visa advisory and application assistance
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Tax and accounting consultation services
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Real estate consultation and purchase assistance
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Translation and interpretation services
- Document retrieval services
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Sale of tickets for Carnaval de Barranquilla events
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Sale of tickets for Selección Colombia football matches
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Sale of tickets for Junior F.C. football matches
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Sale of tickets to other sporting events, concerts, musical events, cultural events, or any other type of event not previously mentioned
All services are subject to availability and eligibility criteria determined by Colombian regulations and third‑party organizers, and are governed by Book IV of the Colombian Civil Code (Código Civil) on obligations and contracts, as well as by consumer‑protection rules set forth in Ley 1480 de 2011 (Estatuto del Consumidor) and its subsequent amendments, including Ley 2439 de 2024 where applicable to digital‑service transactions.
Important Notice Regarding Ticket Sales:
Discover Barranquilla S.A.S. functions exclusively as a ticket reseller. This applies to all ticket sales, including but not limited to: Carnaval de Barranquilla, Selección Colombia matches, Junior F.C. matches, other sporting events, concerts, musical events, cultural events, and any other type of event not previously mentioned.
Our sole responsibility is to provide legitimate tickets as requested, and we fulfill this duty upon successful delivery of valid entry credentials to the client, in accordance with the general rules on obligations and contracts contained in Book IV of the Colombian Civil Code and the consumer‑protection regime under Law 1480 of 2011.
We are not the owner, operator, organizer, or agent of any palco (private viewing area), stadium, or other venue associated with the Carnaval de Barranquilla S.A.S., the Federación Colombiana de Fútbol (FCF), Club Deportivo Popular Junior F.C. S.A., or any other entity, and therefore our obligations are limited to the provision of the ticket itself rather than to the event‑production or venue‑management functions.
Consequently, Discover Barranquilla S.A.S. bears no liability for:
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Venue logistics, organization, or management of palcos or event spaces.
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Entry policies, capacity limitations, or other operational decisions of palco owners or event organizers.
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Issues arising from overselling, access restrictions, or failure to enter a palco or venue.
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A client’s inability to arrive on time or gain access to the palco, stadium, or venue.
Special Policy for Carnaval de Barranquilla Tickets:
Tickets for Carnaval de Barranquilla are sold for all three days of the festival (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday), whether issued as digital e‑tickets or physical tickets. If a client purchases tickets and then decides to attend only one or two of the three days for any personal reason, they are not entitled to a refund for the days they choose not to attend. The purchase of Carnaval de Barranquilla tickets implies acceptance that the full three‑day package is non‑refundable in part for unused days, in accordance with the commercial‑practice and consumer‑protection principles established under Law 1480 of 2011 and recent amendments such as Ley 2439 de 2024 on e‑commerce and commercial‑offer clarity.
Digital e‑Ticket Policy:
Digital e‑tickets for any event—including Carnaval de Barranquilla, Selección Colombia, Junior F.C. matches, and any other event that issues digital tickets—will be transferred to the client’s account on the digital platform used by the event organizer. The specific platform depends on the event; for Carnaval de Barranquilla, tickets are typically issued through Tuboleta Pass, and for Junior F.C. matches, through WArena.
Although these digital platforms may offer a “return to sender” or similar option for any or all tickets, this functionality does not imply that Discover Barranquilla S.A.S. is obligated to accept a return of the tickets, nor does it imply that the client is entitled to a reimbursement without prior written notification to Discover Barranquilla S.A.S. Any request for return or dispute relating to digital tickets shall be communicated directly to Discover Barranquilla S.A.S. by the client in writing, following the procedures outlined in the Payment and Transaction Policy, in accordance with Law 527 of 1999 (e‑commerce and data‑messages framework) and Law 2439 of 2024, which regulate electronic‑commerce practices and digital‑service‑provider obligations in Colombia.
Additional Ticketing Policies:
Many sports, musical, or other types of events held at stadiums—such as the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez, the Estadio Romelio Martínez, or any other stadium located in Barranquilla or in another Colombian city—do not offer assigned seating for their attendees. In these events, seating and standing space usually operate on a first‑come‑first‑served basis, and the events are often oversold, meaning that more tickets are sold than the number of physical seats available.
For this reason, it is strongly recommended that buyers arrive in a timely manner to the event. If a client arrives late, they may find no seats available, be required to remain standing, and, in some cases, not be permitted to enter the stadium once capacity is reached or space is exhausted.
Discover Barranquilla S.A.S. assumes no responsibility for a client’s inability to arrive in a timely fashion at any event, for the need to stand, or for any denial of entry to the stadium or venue due to capacity or logistical decisions made by the event organizer, all of which remain within the organizer’s contractual and operational responsibility, governed by Book IV of the Colombian Civil Code and relevant special‑sports or event‑regulation frameworks.
2. Payment and Transaction Policy
Users may pay for services using credit or debit cards through our authorized payment processor, Bold.Co S.A.S., in accordance with the general rules on commercial obligations and consumer‑protection guarantees contained in the Colombian Civil Code and Law 1480 of 2011.
Accepted Payment Methods:
We accept major credit and debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and others supported by Bold.Co S.A.S.). All transactions are subject to authorization by the card issuer, and such payment‑authorization processes are governed by federal‑banking and consumer‑finance regulations applicable in Colombia.
Transaction Procedure:
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Upon initiating payment, Users will receive an email confirmation.
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Once payment is successful, the service process will begin based on the timeline and scope outlined during the quotation, in accordance with principles of good‑faith performance and contractual diligence established in Book IV of the Civil Code.
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Users must ensure the accuracy of the data provided before making any payment, in line with duty‑of‑information and duty‑of‑accuracy obligations described in Colombian contract‑and‑consumer‑law doctrine.
Refunds and Chargebacks:
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Refunds are only processed in cases of overpayment, duplicate payment, or confirmed unavailability of the requested service, as permitted under general‑contract principles and specific‑consumer‑protection‑remedies derived from Law 1480 of 2011.1
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Requests must be made in writing within 10 calendar days of payment, in accordance with the minimum‑response‑time praxis recognized by Colombian consumer‑protection authorities.
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Chargebacks initiated without first contacting Discover Barranquilla S.A.S. to resolve the issue may be contested, and we reserve the right to suspend or cancel services in such cases, in line with digital‑transactions‑and‑dispute‑management frameworks inspired by Law 527 of 1999 and electronic‑commerce‑related amendments to Law 1480, including Law 2439 of 2024.
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Services such as visa applications and event ticket purchases are non‑refundable once processing has begun or tickets have been issued, in accordance with standard commercial‑offer and event‑ticketing practices recognized under Colombian consumer‑protection and contract‑law doctrine.
3. Data Security and Privacy
Discover Barranquilla S.A.S. is committed to protecting User data in accordance with Colombian data protection law, specifically Law 1581 of 2012 (Ley de Habeas Data) and Decree 1377 of 2013, which regulate the processing of personal data and impose duties on data controllers and processors, and our Privacy Policy.
Data Security Measures:
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All payments are processed through secure and encrypted platforms provided by our payment processor, in accordance with current data‑security and cryptography recommendations under Colombian‑data‑protection regulations.
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Personal information submitted for services will be stored securely and only used for the purpose of service provision and legal compliance, in line with the confidentiality, security‑conditions, and use‑restriction duties imposed by Law 1581 of 2012 and Decree 1377 of 2013.
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We will never sell, rent, or share User data with third parties without consent, except as required by law, in accordance with the authorization‑and‑confidentiality requirements set forth in Law 1581 of 2012 and its regulatory framework.
4. User Responsibilities
Users agree to:
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Provide accurate and truthful information required to carry out the services, in accordance with the duty‑of‑truthful‑and‑complete‑information established in Colombian contract‑law doctrine (Book IV of the Civil Code) and consumer‑protection‑related information‑accuracy rules.
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Maintain up‑to‑date contact information to receive timely communication, in order to facilitate valid notification and service‑delivery mechanisms recognized under Colombian civil‑and‑consumer‑procedure‑law principles.
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Comply with Colombian laws and regulations as they pertain to the requested services, in accordance with general‑obligation‑to‑comply‑with‑law rules contained in the Colombian Civil Code and applicable regulatory frameworks.
5. Limitations of Liability
Discover Barranquilla S.A.S. shall not be held liable for:
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Delays caused by government authorities, consulates, embassies, or third parties, which are governed by cases of third‑party external events akin to casos fortuitos analyzed in Book IV of the Civil Code.
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Rejections or denials of visa or other applications, as final decisions are made by government entities, in accordance with administrative‑law and immigration‑regulation‑frameworks, to which Discover Barranquilla S.A.S. is not a party.
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Event cancellations, rescheduling, or venue changes for ticketed events, as those are subject to the policies of the organizers, whose obligations are governed by their own contracts and by the event‑specific regulations.
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Venue access issues, capacity restrictions, overselling, or logistical failures in any palco, stadium, or event venue, all of which are organizer‑side operational matters and not part of our ticket‑resale obligations.
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A client’s inability to arrive on time or gain access to the palco, stadium, or venue, which remain within the user’s own logistical responsibility.
The sole obligation of Discover Barranquilla S.A.S. as a reseller is the provision of legitimate tickets, duly delivered to the client in accordance with their request, in line with duty‑of‑proper‑performance rules contained in Book IV of the Civil Code and consumer‑service‑provision‑principles under Law 1480 of 2011.
6. Acts of God and Force Majeure
Discover Barranquilla S.A.S. shall not be held responsible or liable for any delay, non‑performance, or failure to fulfill its obligations when caused by Acts of God (casos fortuitos) or Force Majeure (fuerza mayor), including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, governmental restrictions, civil disturbances, labor strikes, communication outages, or events beyond our control, as interpreted under Book IV of the Colombian Civil Code and commercial‑contract‑doctrine principles on exculpatory‑event‑liability.
Obligations shall be suspended during such circumstances, and no refunds or compensation shall be due as a result, consistent with general‑risk‑allocation‑rules established in Colombian contract‑law doctrine.
7. Intellectual Property
All content available on Discover Barranquilla’s platforms—including text, logos, trade names, graphics, videos, photographs, and website design—is the exclusive property of Discover Barranquilla S.A.S. and is protected by Colombian intellectual‑property legislation, including copyright and related‑rights frameworks, and by international intellectual‑property treaties applicable in Colombia.lawgratis+1
Any reproduction, distribution, or unauthorized use of such material without prior written consent is strictly prohibited, in accordance with Colombian and international intellectual‑property‑law standards.
8. Fraud Prevention and Misuse
Discover Barranquilla S.A.S. reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or deny any transaction or service that exhibits signs of fraud, misuse, or unauthorized activity, in accordance with general‑fraud‑prevention‑rules recognized under Colombian civil‑and‑consumer‑law doctrine and financial‑regulatory‑anti‑fraud‑guidelines.
If a transaction is flagged or reported as high‑risk, we may request supporting documentation or verification before proceeding, in line with duty‑of‑due‑diligence and anti‑money‑laundering‑type safeguards recommended in Colombian regulatory‑practice.
Any unlawful attempt to obtain services or tickets will be reported to the relevant authorities, in accordance with Colombian criminal‑and‑regulatory‑obligation‑reporting frameworks.[lexmundi]
9. Referrals and Third‑Party Services
As part of our commitment to client assistance, Discover Barranquilla S.A.S. may, at its discretion, refer clients to trusted third‑party providers, including but not limited to transportation or security companies, real estate agents, construction or building professionals, dental or medical providers, and lawyers or other legal service firms. These referrals are made in good faith for informational purposes only and are governed by general‑contract‑and‑agency‑law principles contained in Book IV of the Colombian Civil Code, and consumer‑protection guidance regarding third‑party recommendations.
Once a client has been referred and subsequently enters into a contractual or service relationship with the third‑party provider, Discover Barranquilla S.A.S. assumes no liability or responsibility whatsoever for the actions, omissions, quality of service, performance, or any other outcome resulting from that independent relationship. Any dispute, claim, or liability arising from the referred service shall be resolved exclusively between the client and the third‑party provider, in accordance with applicable Colombian contract and service‑law principles.
10. Communications and Notifications
Users agree that all communications related to services, payments, or contractual matters may be validly made via email, WhatsApp, or other electronic means registered with Discover Barranquilla S.A.S., in accordance with electronic‑transaction and notification‑principles recognized under Law 527 of 1999 (Ley de Firma Digital and data‑messages framework) and related digital‑commerce‑practices.
Notices shall be deemed received when confirmation of delivery is generated by the communication platform, in line with general‑notification‑and‑valid‑delivery rules under the Colombian Civil Code and consumer‑protection doctrine.
11. Severability
If any clause of these Terms and Conditions is held null, invalid, or unenforceable under Colombian law, the remaining provisions shall continue in full effect and remain binding upon the parties, in accordance with severability and contract‑construction principles contained in Book IV of the Colombian Civil Code and consumer‑protection‑law interpretations.
12. Modifications to the Terms
Discover Barranquilla S.A.S. reserves the right to modify or update these Terms and Conditions at any time, in accordance with the general‑principle of contractual‑change‑by‑advertisement practiced under Colombian commercial‑law and consumer‑protection‑guidance.
Updates will be published on our official website and become effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any revisions, in accordance with doctrine on tacit‑consent and notice‑requirements for commercial‑terms modifications.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Colombia, specifically by the Colombian Civil Code (Código Civil) and Law 1480 of 2011 (Estatuto del Consumidor), as interpreted by Colombian courts and consumer‑protection authorities.
Any dispute arising from the interpretation, execution, or enforcement of these Terms and Conditions shall be resolved before the competent courts of Barranquilla, Atlántico, in accordance with Colombian civil‑procedure rules on forum selection and jurisdiction.