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1. The Contract -- All persons wishing to book a tour must sign the form. All such persons will be bound by the conditions that follow. The person on the booking form will here after be referred to as the client. All bookings are made with Off The Beaten Track "the company" which sell the tours described in this brochure. No person has any authority on the company behalf to vary these booking conditions. The services to be provided are the tour(s) referred to in this brochure.
2. Payment and acceptance of booking -- The booking form must be completed and signed by all those who wish to travel. This form should then be returned to the company or its agent with a non refundable deposit of 10% of the price. Acceptance of the clients booking will be confirmed in writing and it is only at this stage that a contract comes into existence. The balance of the tour price is due for payment 4 weeks before the departure date. If this balance is not paid in time the company reserves the right to treat the clientís booking as canceled. If a booking is made 4 weeks or less before the departure date then the full amount is payable at the time of booking.
3. Cancellation by the client -- Any cancellation by a client must be made in writing. The date on which the letter is received by the company or its agents will determine the cancellation charges applicable. The cancellation charges are expressed hereafter as a percentage of the total tour price.
Tours Lasting more than 4 days:
(a) cancellation 30 days and more before departure : 10%Tours Lasting less than 4 days:
(b) cancellation 15 days before departure : 50%
(d) cancellation less than 15 days before departure : 75%(a) cancellation before 24 hours : 50%
(b) cancellation less than 24 hours : 75%
4. Cancellation of a tour by the company -- The company reserves the right to cancel a tour in the event the minimum number of passengers specified for the tour is not met, or for any other reason. All tours will not be canceled less than 3 weeks before departure except for major, unusual or unforeseen circumstances outside the companyís control. When a tour is canceled the client may choose between full refund of all moneys paid or any alternate tour offered in lieu by the company. If the alternate tour chosen by the client is of a lower value then that originally booked then the client is entitled to a refund of the price difference.5. Flexibility -- The client appreciates and acknowledges that the nature of this type of travel requires considerable flexibility and should allow for alternatives. The outline itinerary as given for each tour must therefore be taken as an indication only of what each group may accomplish and not as a contractual obligation on the part of the company. It is understood that the route, schedules, itineraries, amenities and mode of transport may be subject to alteration without prior notice due to local circumstances or events, this may include sickness or mechanical breakdown, strikes, events emanating from the political disputes, climate and other unpredictable or enforceable circumstances.
6. Changes -- the company reserves the right to change any of the facilities, services or prices described in the brochure before a booking is made. If such a change is made, the client will be told at the time of booking. While the company will use its best endeavors to operate all tours as advertised, reasonable changes in the itinerary may be made where deemed necessary or advisable by the company.
7. Acceptance of risk -- The client acknowledges that the nature of the tour is adventurous and that such holidays may involve a significant amount of personal risk.
8. Authority on tour -- At all times the decision of the companyís tour leader or representative will be final on all matters likely to endanger the safety and well being of the tour. The client must at all times strictly comply with the laws, customs and drug regulations. Should the client fail to comply with the above, or should the client interfere with the well being of the group then the tour leader of company representative may order the client to leave without recourse to any refund.
9. Travel documents -- The client must be in possession of a valid passport and visa, any information given by the company on vaccinations, climate, clothing, baggage, special equipment, etc. Is given in good faith but without responsibility on the part of the company.
10. Insurance -- Clientís responsible for obtaining sufficient personal travel insurance. This must include personal accident, medical expenses, loss of effects, repatriation costs, air ambulance and all other expenses which might arise as a result of loss, damage, injury, delay or inconvenience occurring to the client. Insurance source should be aware of type of travel to be taken.
11. The contract is to be construed, and any dispute between the parties determines, under the law of India, any such dispute shall be subject to the sole jurisdiction of the court of India.
12. Local condition -- Due to political and cultural differences, as well as generally tougher physical condition, travel to the areas we visit involves risks other then those we normally take. It is important that clients make themselves aware of the risks involved, and are responsible for making their travel plans accordingly.
13. Claims and complaints -- If a client has a complaint against the company the client must first inform the tour leader or company representative whilst on the tour in order that the leader or representative can attempt to rectify the matter. Any further complaint must be put in writing to the company within 30 days of the end of the tour.
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