I have seen the same thing show up in the rate rules on the Ritz Carlton website recently; even for non-corporate, regualar rate bookings. So the explanation that this only gets triggered after one books isn't accurate. The web designers really need to go back to the drawing board on this one. Why can't it say "Written Authorization required for third party bookings" if that's the case? The other moronic thing that is now showing up is an instruction on where to mail an advance deposit at those resorts that have an advance deposit requirement. But if you book with a credit card (as you must online) the deposit is automatically charged. Another website enhancement, no doubt?