You are receiving these Terms and Conditions as a result of your purchase of a trip with Unique Travel and Getaways, LLC (the “Trip”). Depending on the nature of your Trip, Unique Travel may do business as “Groupit Travel” or “Sisterhood Travels.” The use of “Unique Travel” or “Sisterhood Travels” in these Terms and Conditions refers to Unique Travel and Getaways, LLC doing business as “Groupit Travel” or “Sisterhood Travels,” whichever is applicable to your Trip.
Please thoroughly review these Terms and Conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”), including the Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability Provisions. You are responsible for ensuring that you understand the Terms and Conditions. Please call us immediately if you have any questions at 910-742-5324. By signing your name electronically below, you acknowledge and agree (i) that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions; (ii) that you have had an opportunity to ask Unique Travel any questions about these Terms and Conditions; and (iii) that you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
Only those who have accepted the Terms and Conditions and affirmatively indicated their consent with signature to be bound by the Terms and Conditions may make a booking/reservation for a Trip with Sisterhood Travels.
Sisterhood Travels may amend or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time, with or without notice. You must consult the Terms and Conditions listed on Sisterhood Travels’ website before making each booking for a Trip.
- Verification of Booking Information: You are required to immediately review all aspects of your booking reservation to verify the accuracy of the information shown on your reservation. This includes (but is not limited to): passenger legal name (first, middle, and last); mailing address; e-mail address; telephone number; date of birth; country of citizenship; passport number; passport expiration date; emergency contact information; required vaccination status; known allergies (food and otherwise); dietary restrictions; pricing; and organized activities selected on your reservation. The legal name provided on your booking reservation must match the name shown on your travel documents, including but not limited to your passport.
Please notify Sisterhood Travels immediately if any omissions and/or corrections are needed regarding your booking reservation. Sisterhood Travels is not responsible for any errors or omissions in your booking reservation information and, by signing below, you certify that the information contained in your reservation is accurate and complete. You assume full and sole responsibility for any and all risks involved with any errors and/or omissions in your booking reservation, including any additional costs incurred by you as a result of incorrect or omitted information. - Passports, Visas, and Other Travel Documents: For a Trip involving international travel, you are solely responsible for obtaining any and all documentation required for each destination on your Trip, including but not limited to valid passport, visa, vaccination records, certificates, or other entry and/or document requirements. Sisterhood Travels recommends that you consult with the appropriate domestic and foreign governmental agencies for the current documentation and entry requirements. As a general rule, Sisterhood Travels recommends that your passport be valid for a minimum of six (6) months after the end date of your Trip. Sisterhood Travels is not responsible in any manner whatsoever if you are refused entry or removed from a country for any reason, including, but not limited to, because you lack the proper passport, visa, or other travel documentation required by the destination country. You are required to carry your travel documents, including, but not limited to, your valid passport, on your person at all times while on a Trip. You will not be entitled to any refund whatsoever from Sisterhood Travels as a result of your failure to obtain or maintain appropriate travel documents.
- Payments: Sisterhood Travels accepts most major credit cards: Visa, American Express, Discover, and MasterCard.
- Reservation Deposit: In order to reserve your place on a Trip, you are required to pay a deposit to Sisterhood Travels (the “Reservation Deposit”). Sisterhood Travels will only hold reservations if the Reservation Deposit has been paid in full. If Sisterhood Travels does not receive the full Reservation Deposit on or before the date you book your Trip, your reservation will not be accepted, and you will have no reservation on the Trip. Your place on a Trip is not reserved until you have paid the required Reservation Deposit to Sisterhood Travels with the appropriate required reservation documentation and agreements. The Reservation Deposit is non-refundable and is non-transferable.
- Additional Non-Refundable Deposit Payment: In addition to the Reservation Deposit, you may be required to make additional non-refundable deposit payments (the “Additional Non-Refundable Deposit Payments”) to Sisterhood Travels, to maintain your reservation for a Trip. These dates and payment amounts will be communicated to you by Sisterhood Travels on the Reservation Form and Trip website. Failure to make any Additional Non-Refundable Deposit Payments by the date required by Sisterhood Travels as outlined by Sisterhood Travels may result in the cancellation of your reservation for a Trip. If you believe you will not be able to make the required Additional Non-refundable Deposit Payments by the required date provided by Sisterhood Travels, please contact administration@sisterhoodtravels.com in advance of the due date. If your reservation is cancelled due to your failure to make an Additional Non-Refundable Deposit Payments by the required date, you will not receive a refund of your Reservation Deposit and/or other additional required non-refundable deposits paid.
- Final Payments: The “Final Payment Date” is the last remaining day to pay the remaining balance of the price of the Trip. The Final Payment Date may be found on the tour page of Sisterhood Travels’ website, your Reservation Form, and/or Billing Statement. The remaining balance of your Trip must be paid to Sisterhood Travels by 11:59 P.M. EST on the Final Payment Date. If you cannot meet the obligation to pay the outstanding balance by the Final Payment Date, please notify administration@sisterhoodtravels.com in advance of the Final Payment Date. Failure to pay the outstanding balance of your Trip to Sisterhood Travels by the Final Payment Date may result in the cancellation of your reservation for the Trip. In the event your reservation is cancelled due to your failure to pay the outstanding balance of your Trip by the Final Payment Date, you will not receive a refund of your Reservation Deposit and/or any Additional Non-Refundable Deposit Payments.
- Progress Payments: You may elect to make additional payments at any time, in addition to the Reservation Deposit and required Additional Non-Refundable Deposit Payments. These additional payments are considered “progress payments”. If your reservation is cancelled for any reason before the Final Payment Date, your progress payments are fully refundable less 3% for Administration Fees. You are not required to make progress payments to maintain your reservation for a Trip.
- Price Fluctuations: Due to the nature of international travel, pricing may fluctuate due to exchange rates and other factors beyond Sisterhood Travels’ control. Pricing and availability for a Trip quoted by Sisterhood Travels is not guaranteed until the Final Payment Date and your full payment has been received for the price of the Trip. Prior to the Final Payment Date and/or your full payment for the Trip, pricing and availability may change without notice. In the event of a price increase prior to the Final Payment Date and/or your full payment for the Trip, Sisterhood Travels will communicate the price increase to you, and you will be required to pay the additional amounts due to maintain your reservation. Failure to pay any required price increases may result in the cancellation of your reservation for the Trip. You will not receive a refund of your Reservation Deposit and/or any Additional Non-Refundable Deposit Payments.
- Incidentals: Sisterhood Travels is not responsible for any incidental expense incurred by you or incurred by Sisterhood Travels on your behalf as a result of your participation in a Trip, including, but not limited to, taxes, surcharges (for example, fuel surcharges), fees, or other expenses. You agree that you are solely responsible for such incidental expenses, and that Sisterhood Travels will have no liability for such expenses.
- Cancellation Policies:
- If you decide to cancel your participation in a Trip, you must notify Sisterhood Travels in writing of your cancellation via email at: administration@sisterhoodtravels.com. Cancellations sent to any other address will not be processed. Cancellations will be considered “received” by Sisterhood Travels as long as they are received before 5:00 P.M. EST on a business day. Cancellation notices received after 5:00 P.M. EST on a business day, or on a non-business day, will be considered “received” on the next business day.
- If you notify Sisterhood Travels of your cancellation on or before the Final Payment Date, any progress payments (as described in Section 3(d) above), will be refunded to you within thirty (30) calendar days of Sisterhood Travels’ receipt of your cancellation notice. Your Reservation Deposit (as described in Section 3(a)) and Additional Non-Refundable Deposit Payments (as described in Section 3(b)) are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- If you (i) notify Sisterhood Travels of your cancellation after the Final Payment Date; (ii) fail to pay the outstanding balance of your Trip by the Final Payment Date; or (iii) fail to attend your Trip; all monies paid by you, including any progress payments, Additional Non-Refundable Deposit Payments, and your Reservation Deposit, are non-refundable and are non-transferable.
- Roommate Matching and Double Occupancy Reservations: Generally, Sisterhood Travels offers Single Occupancy and Double Occupancy reservations for each trip. If you book a Double Occupancy Reservation, you will share accommodations, such as hotel rooms, with another Sisterhood Travels client. You may elect to sign up with your own travel partner or opt to participate in Roommate Matching.
- Roommate Matching: Roommate Matching is a service that Sisterhood Travels provides to clients who have booked Double Occupancy accommodations and have not reserved their Trip with a roommate of their choice. Sisterhood Travels will attempt to match you with a different Sisterhood Travels client during the Trip. Sisterhood Travels’ selection of a roommate for you is in the sole discretion of Sisterhood Travels.
- No Warranty: Sisterhood Travels makes no representations or warranties whatsoever to you regarding the suitability, safety, or compatibility of any roommate matched with you pursuant to Section 5.
- Sisterhood Travels makes no representation or warranties that you will be compatible with a roommate provided to you by Sisterhood Travels. Sisterhood Travels cannot provide alternative accommodations if you are not compatible with your roommate or encounter other issues with your roommate, such as disagreements, snoring, or different habits or interests.
- Smoking Preferences: Sisterhood Travels endeavors to match clients based on smoking preferences, striving to avoid pairing smokers with non-smokers. However, Sisterhood Travels cannot guarantee that a non-smoker will not be matched with a smoker in cases where the smoker fails to disclose their smoking status. Sisterhood Travels reserves the right to request that any client leave the Trip accommodations if the client has been dishonest regarding their smoking status. The client will be solely responsible for obtaining and paying for any new accommodations. Additionally, if the client violated the smoking policy or rules of accommodations provided by Sisterhood Travels as part of the Trip, the client will be solely responsible for the payment of any resulting fees or other charges.
- Roommate Change: Clients who initially book a Double Occupancy Reservation together, or later request to be roomed with a specific client in a Double Occupancy Reservation, are not assured of a replacement roommate in the event of their roommate’s cancellation or non-attendance. If a replacement roommate is not found by two (2) weeks after the Final Payment Date, the remaining roommate will be required to either upgrade to a Single Occupancy Reservation or cancel the reservation in accordance with Section 5(a)(iv)(1).
- No Guarantee: Although Sisterhood Travels endeavors to provide roommates for clients who request Roommate Matching, Sisterhood Travels is not able to guarantee the availability of a roommate for every client requesting roommate matching services. If you request a Roommate Match, but Sisterhood Travels, in its sole discretion, is unable to find a roommate for you by two (2) weeks after the Final Payment Date:
- Upgrade to Single Occupancy: You may upgrade to a Single Occupancy Reservation, if available. You will be responsible for the payment of any additional amounts due to the upgrade from a Double Occupancy to a Single Occupancy Reservation. These amounts must be paid to Sisterhood Travels within twenty-four (24) hours of your decision to upgrade to a Single Occupancy Reservation.
- No Availability: If no Single Occupancy Reservation is available for you to upgrade, pursuant to Section 5(a)(iv)(1), you will be required to cancel your Trip. If you are forced to cancel your Trip due to no Single Occupancy Reservations being available, you will be eligible for a refund of all monies paid to Sisterhood Travels for your Trip. Sisterhood Travels is not responsible for any additional expenses incurred by you for this cancellation. Airfare Assistance Fees are not available for a refund.
- Cancel Your Reservation: You may cancel your reservation, subject to the terms in Section 4.
- Accommodations: As part of a Trip, Sisterhood Travels will arrange for you to stay in different accommodations, including, but not limited to, hotels, condos, quarters in cruise ships, motels, timeshares, campgrounds, and resorts.
- Accommodations are Subject to Change: In certain circumstances, as determined by Sisterhood Travels in its sole discretion, it will be necessary to change accommodations which were advertised as part of a Trip or which Sisterhood Travels reserved as part of a Trip. Although Sisterhood Travels will endeavor to provide as much notice as possible, advance notice of these changes may not always be possible. By signing below, you acknowledge and agree that accommodations advertised or reserved as part of a Trip may be changed by Sisterhood Travels, in its sole discretion and without advance notice.
- Accommodation Ratings: Sisterhood Travels does not guarantee that its descriptions and photographs accurately represent the particular accommodations offered on any Trip. The number of stars attributed to the hotels and other accommodations quoted by Sisterhood Travels refers to the classification systems and standards set by the host country. Please be advised that the quality of accommodations and star designations may vary dramatically from country to country. Sisterhood Travels makes no guarantee or warranty of the quality, suitability, comfort, or cleanliness of any accommodations. If you find the accommodations provided as part of a trip to be unsuitable, you will be responsible for obtaining alternative accommodations and for any additional costs incurred as a result.
- Accommodations Policies: You are required to comply with all policies, rules, and procedures of any accommodations provided as part of a Trip. This includes, but is not limited to, requirements to vacate your room by a certain time; policies prohibiting smoking; and rules limiting loud noises or music or visitors. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are aware of and comply with any policies, rules, and procedures of any accommodations provided as part of a Trip. If your violation of any policy, rule, or procedure results in you being asked to vacate, you will be solely responsible for obtaining alternative accommodations and for the payment of any additional costs incurred for such alternative accommodations. Additionally, if your violation of any policy, rule, or procedure results in any fees, fines, or penalties, you will be responsible for their payment. Sisterhood Travels will have no responsibility whatsoever.
- Itinerary: For each Trip, Sisterhood Travels will provide a written itinerary (the “Itinerary”) describing the different destinations included in the Trip; which meals are included in the Trip, and which must be purchased separately by you at your own expense; and any activities planned as part of the Trip. Circumstances such as weather, tourism laws, availability, and vendors and suppliers may necessitate a change to the Itinerary. Although Sisterhood Travels will make efforts to follow the Itinerary communicated to you, depending on the circumstances, Sisterhood Travels may elect to change the Itinerary. The Itinerary may be changed by Sisterhood Travels for any reasons, without advance notice, in Sisterhood Travels’ sole discretion. Sisterhood Travels makes no guarantee that the events or amenities advertised or communicated to you will be available to you during any Trip. If Sisterhood Travels elects to change the Itinerary, or if circumstances necessitate a change to the Itinerary, you will not be entitled to any refund because of such change.
- Meals: The meals included with any Trip will be communicated to you via the Itinerary. You will be responsible for the purchase and cost of any meals which are not included with the Trip. You must communicate any dietary restrictions to Sisterhood Travels at the time of your booking reservation; however, Sisterhood Travels cannot guarantee the availability of meals which comply with any dietary restrictions. You will be solely responsible for any additional costs resulting from your dietary restrictions. Sisterhood Travels shall not be liable or responsible for your failure to disclose any dietary restrictions at the time of your booking reservation.
- Code of Conduct: You are required to comply at all times with the Sisterhood Travels Code of Conduct. By signing below, you acknowledge and agree that you have reviewed and read the Code of Conduct and agree to comply with its terms. Violation or failure to comply with Sisterhood Travels’ Code of Conduct may result, in Sisterhood Travels’ sole discretion, in your removal from a Trip. Sisterhood Travels shall have no liability or responsibility for any expenses, costs, or other amounts incurred by you as a result of your removal, and you shall not be entitled to any refund whatsoever from Sisterhood Travels.
- Your Health: By signing below, you represent and warrant that you are qualified, in sufficient health, and in proper physical condition to participate in the Trip, including but not limited to, any activity you engage in while on the Trip. You are ultimately responsible for your own health, well-being and safety. You must immediately report to Sisterhood Travels any conditions or other restrictions which might affect your ability to safely participate in the Trip or any activity. You are responsible for consulting with your medical provider and implementing any precautions, including but not limited to wearing a mask; opting out of activities or events which are hazardous, dangerous, or unsafe for you or which exceed your physical limitations. If you are required to take any medications, you are responsible for bringing the medication on your Trip. If you must bring any medical equipment (such as a CPAP machine), you are responsible for bringing the equipment and ensuring that it is compatible with the electrical capabilities of the destination country. Should you become aware of any hazardous condition during the Trip or any activity, you agree to remove yourself from participation and immediately notify your Group Leader.
- Sisterhood Travels Health Acknowledgement Continued: By signing below, you acknowledge and agree that there are inherent health and safety risks associated with your participation in the Trip, including but not limited to exposure to transmissible illnesses, communicable diseases, bacteria, epidemics, pandemics, allergens, animals, undercooked or improperly prepared or stored food, environmental hazards, injuries, and other risks. You further acknowledge and agree that the Trip will require you to travel and occupy spaces in proximity with other individuals, including other Sisterhood Travels clients and members of the general public during travel and at your destination. You are required to comply at all times with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and governmental directives related to health and safety at any location on your Trip; as well as all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and directives imposed by airlines, train carriers, bus operators, taxis, or any other common carriers used during the Trip. Additionally, you must comply with all instructions, directives, and protocols communicated to you by Sisterhood Travels’ Group Leader(s). Your failure or refusal to comply may, at Sisterhood Travels’ sole discretion, result in your exclusion from specific activities, your removal from the Trip, or your inability to continue participating in the Trip. Sisterhood Travels shall bear no liability or responsibility for any expenses, costs, or other amounts incurred by you due to your removal from or inability to participate in the Trip or any event or activity thereof. No refunds or credits will be issued, and unused portions of the Trip are non-transferable.
- Travelers with Special Needs or Disabilities: If you have special needs or a disability, you must notify Sisterhood Travels of the requested disability accommodations before or at the time of submitting your booking reservation. Sisterhood Travels will contact suppliers and vendors ahead of time and verify that your required special needs can be met. Sisterhood Travels makes no guarantee that any supplier, vendor, activity, facility, or accommodations will be able to accommodate the particular needs of individuals with disabilities or special needs. If more than minor assistance is needed, Sisterhood Travels or a supplier, in their sole discretion, may require you to be accompanied by a travel companion who is capable of and responsible for providing such assistance. Sisterhood Travels has no special knowledge regarding the suitability of disabled person(s) for any portion of any Trip or activity offered. By signing below, you agree that you have consulted your medical provider regarding your ability to safely participate in the Trip and any activity included with the Trip. Please contact administration@sisterhoodtravels.com to discuss available accommodations.
- Booking Airfare:
- Client Self-Booked Airfare: You may elect to select, book, and purchase any flights required for your participation in the Trip. If you select this option, you are responsible for ensuring that your flight arrival and/or departure times fall within the time periods required by the Itinerary for your Trip. You are responsible for arranging any necessary additional accommodations if you arrive before the scheduled check-in time outlined in the Itinerary. Sisterhood Travels is not responsible for notifying or assisting with these arrangements. If you book and purchase your own flights, you must provide your flight itinerary with airline booking confirmation number to Sisterhood Travels in writing on or before the Final Payment Date, or other date as described in the Important Information Section of the Trip page found on the website. You are solely responsible for (i) arriving at the airport with sufficient time to board your flight and/or any flight connections; (ii) for the payment of any baggage fees or surcharges or in-flight purchases such as food, alcohol, or entertainment.
- If you do not provide Sisterhood Travels with your flight itinerary and airline booking confirmation number on time; book flights which do not coincide with the Itinerary for your Trip; if your flight does not depart or arrive at its scheduled time for any reason; or if you miss your flight for any reasons, you are responsible for obtaining your own private transportation to the location in the Trip’s Itinerary.
- By signing below, you acknowledge and agree that Sisterhood Travels shall have no responsibility for any additional costs incurred by you or any missed portions of the Itinerary which results from the change, cancellation, or delay of your flights for any reason; your failure to timely provide your flight itinerary to Sisterhood Travels; your booking of flights which do not coincide with the Itinerary of your Trip; or your failure to board your flight or any flight connection for any reason. You will not be eligible for any refunds from Sisterhood Travels in these circumstances.
- Sisterhood Travels Airfare Booking Services: At your request, Sisterhood Travels will provide limited assistance in booking your airfare for a Trip. You will be required to pay a fee to Sisterhood Travels in exchange for your receipt of these services (the “Airline Ticketing Fee”). The Airline Ticketing Fee will be communicated to you at the time you request Sisterhood Travels’ airfare booking assistance. Even if you use Sisterhood Travels’ booking assistance, you are solely responsible for (i) arriving at the airport with sufficient time to board your flight and/or any flight connections; and (ii) for the payment of any baggage fees or surcharges or in-flight purchases such as food, alcohol, and/or entertainment. You are solely responsible for ensuring that your legal name as it is shown on your passport is correct on your airline ticket which must be checked by you for accuracy within twelve (12) hours of your purchase confirmation. You are solely responsible for notifying Sisterhood Travels of any corrections that must be made within the twelve (12) hour period as described above.
- Sisterhood Travels’ airfare booking assistance is limited to: (i) providing you with up to three (3) itineraries with pricing; (ii) reserving your tickets and securing your seat if possible; (iii) notifying you of any changes, cancellations, or delays in your flights; (iv) providing assistance in the event your flight is changed due to itinerary changes, cancellations, or delays; and (v) providing your flight itinerary, pricing, and confirmation once your flight is reserved.
- Sisterhood Travels cannot guarantee that all flights reserved for you through Sisterhood Travels’ airfare booking assistance will not be changed, delayed, or cancelled, or that your flight reservations will not be changed due to changes in the Trip’s itinerary. By signing below, you acknowledge and agree that Sisterhood Travels shall have no responsibility for any additional costs or expenses incurred by you for any missed portions of the Itinerary which result from the change, cancellation, or delay of your flights for any reason. You will not be eligible for any refunds from Sisterhood Travels in these circumstances, and you will be solely responsible for any costs or expenses, including, but not limited to, private transportation costs and flight change fees, incurred by you. In addition, you agree that Sisterhood Travels shall have no responsibility or liability for providing assistance in the event your flight is change due to itinerary changes, cancellations, or delays if you elect to change the notification options within your airline reservation set by Sisterhood Travels at the time of booking.
- Travel Protection: Sisterhood Travels strongly recommends that all clients purchase travel insurance to cover the Trip. Sisterhood Travels will provide you with a quote for travel insurance, and Sisterhood Travels may receive a commission as a result of your purchase of such insurance. You are, however, free to obtain travel insurance from a company of your choosing. You should research and find the coverage that best fits your individual needs.
Sisterhood Travels strongly urges you to read your travel insurance policy when it arrives as it contains essential information. This information includes, but is not limited to, details on the extent of your coverage and procedures for making a claim. Even if Sisterhood Travels provides you with assistance in obtaining travel insurance, Sisterhood Travels makes no representations or warranties to you regarding the solvency or financial condition of the insurer; the terms or conditions of your coverage; or the outcome of any claims submitted by you. Sisterhood Travels shall not be liable for any loss or damage resulting from the bankruptcy, insolvency, dissolution, liquidation, winding up, cessation of business, merger, placement into receivership, or business decisions (including, but not limited to, denial of claims) of the insurer.
Sisterhood Travels shall not be responsible for the submission of any claim to your travel insurance carrier. You must direct any questions or concerns about your claim, the claim submission process, or the outcome of your claim to your travel insurance carrier. To request documentation from a Sisterhood Travels related Trip, please email us at administration@sisterhoodtravels.com. - No Warranty: Sisterhood Travels is an intermediary between the suppliers and the public. Sisterhood travels does not own or operate any of the hotels, shore excursions, tours, transportation providers, cruise lines, vessels, airlines, travel protection companies, attractions, or other travel-related suppliers who provide goods or services related to a Trip. While Sisterhood Travels prides itself on selecting only top-quality suppliers for each Trip, Sisterhood Travels makes no representation, guarantee, or warranty whatsoever to you regarding any supplier, including, but not limited to, the fitness or condition of a supplier’s accommodations, transportation, or any food, drink, medicine, or provisions provided to you by a supplier. By signing below, you acknowledge and agree that you will not be entitled to any full or partial refund related to a Trip as a result of unsatisfactory services or products provided by a supplier.
- Talent Release Agreement: You herby grant Sisterhood Travels and its employees, representatives, or agents, the right and permission to use for any lawful purpose, including any Sisterhood Travels publication, publicity, marketing, advertisement, brochures, website, marketing, or education (collectively “Publication”), any photographs, film, videotape, electronic representation, sound or audio recordings, or video recordings (collectively “Images”) made of you without any payment or other consideration. You waive any right that you may have to inspect or approve any Publication or Image in which you are presented. You understand and agree that you will not be compensated by Sisterhood Travels for the Publications or the Images, and that you have no right to any profits, revenues, or other compensation received by Sisterhood Travels which are from or relate to any Publication or Image. You further understand and agree that any Images or Publications, in whatever medium, shall remain the sole property of Sisterhood Travels, and that Sisterhood Travels may copyright material containing the Images. If you do not wish to be included in any Publications, you must inform Sisterhood Travels in writing prior to your Trip.
- Uncontrollable or Unforeseen Acts: Certain events may occur, including but not limited to natural disasters, political instability, strikes or other labor difficulties, insurrection, political uprisings, war, riots, acts or threats of terrorism, disease epidemics, pandemics, or outbreaks, government restraints, piracy, civil unrest, explosion, lockdown, construction failures or difficulties, other disturbances, or other acts of God (a “Force Majeure Event”) which are beyond Sisterhood Travels’ control. Sisterhood Travels reserves the right to cancel any Trip which, in Sisterhood Travels’ sole discretion, is rendered unsafe or otherwise unviable due to a Force Majeure Event.
In the event of a cancellation of a Trip due to a Force Majeure Event, your Reservation Deposit will be non-refundable. Sisterhood Travels will make reasonable efforts to obtain refunds for any other payments made by you (other than the Reservation Deposit) and to return such refunds to you; however, Sisterhood Travels cannot guarantee that it will be able to obtain refunds. Sisterhood Travels shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered by you, including but not limited to the loss of any amounts paid to Sisterhood Travels for such Trip or any additional costs or expenses incurred by you, as a result of or in any way related to any Force Majeure Event. - Theft: Sisterhood Travels assumes no responsibility whatsoever for theft or other loss suffered by you during your Trip. You are responsible for ensuring the security of any and all personal property at all times during your Trip.
- Miscellaneous Provisions: These Terms and Conditions, including the Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability set forth below, shall in all respects be interpreted, enforced, and governed under the laws of North Carolina, without regard to any conflicts of law provision. In the event of any dispute arising hereunder, the exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction in Johnston County, North Carolina. You agree that these Terms and Conditions shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of your heirs, personal representatives, beneficiaries, successors, and assigns, and shall inure to the benefit of Sisterhood Travels and its successors and assigns. These Terms and Conditions, including but not limited to the Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability, are intended to be severable. If any provision or any part of any provision of these Terms and Conditions shall for any reason be held invalid, unenforceable, or contrary to public policy or law, then the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
I intend to participate in a Unique Travels and Getaways, LLC, doing business as Sisterhood Travels, (“Sisterhood Travels”) trip (the “Trip”), including any activities or services available to and selected by me during the Trip. In consideration for my participation in the Trip, to which I agree I am not otherwise entitled to participate, I hereby agree as follows:
- I am responsible for reviewing and understanding all relevant travel information regarding the Trip, including, but not limited to, the Itinerary provided to me by Sisterhood Travels. I acknowledge and agree that my decision to participate in the Trip is voluntary; that I have reviewed and understood all information about the Trip, including, but not limited to, these Terms and Conditions, Sisterhood Travels’ Code of Conduct, and the Trip’s Itinerary, provided to me by Sisterhood Travels; and that my agreement to these Terms and Conditions, including this Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability and the Code of Conduct, is a condition of me participating in the Trip. I further agree that I have had the opportunity to ask Sisterhood Travels any questions about the Trip or any of the information I have been provided.
- I understand and acknowledge the Trip is adventurous in nature, involving international travel and activities such as yoga, snorkeling, scuba diving, zip-lining, paddle boarding, surfing, swimming, sailing, horseback riding, rafting, cycling, fishing, snowshoeing, camping, helicopter tours, ATV tours, snowmobiling, hot air ballooning, dogsledding, rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, boating, city tours, biking, and cooking (collectively the “Activities”). I further understand that, as part of the Trip, I may travel to remote areas and be potentially exposed to hazardous or extreme weather conditions; animals; insects; native or exotic plants; communicable, transmissible, or infectious diseases; and allergens.
- I understand and acknowledge that there is risk, inherent or otherwise, of injury, illness, or death, when I choose to participate in the Trip and/or any Activities available on the Trip, and that such risk cannot be eliminated without changing the nature, value, and appeal of the Trip or Activities. I acknowledge and voluntarily assume all risk of accident, injury, illness, death, or damage to my person or property which may be caused by, incurred from, or in any way related to my participation in the Trip and/or the Activities.
- In consideration for my participation in the Trip, I, on behalf of myself and my heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, beneficiaries, and any and all other persons claiming by and through me, hereby covenant not to sue and fully and forever release and discharge Unique Travels and Getaways, LLC and its officers, directors, shareholders, agents, members, managers, employees, former employees, attorneys, and representatives (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Sisterhood Travels and Representatives”) from any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, actions, suits, causes of action, debts, costs, expenses, attorneys’ fees, judgments, and all other liabilities that may arise from my participation in or attendance on a Trip and/or any available Activities. This release extends to claims arising from any cause whatsoever, including, but not limited to, the negligence of Sisterhood Travels and Representatives, breach of contract, and/or products liability. Sisterhood Travels shall not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages or losses under any circumstances.
- I hereby agree to hold harmless and indemnify (that is, defend and pay, including costs and attorneys’ fees) Sisterhood Travels and Representatives from liability for any claim, including damage to property or personal injury, illness, or death, of any third party (including but not limited to other UTG clients) arising from or in any way related to my participation in the Trip and/or the Activities. This indemnity includes claims arising from the negligence of Sisterhood Travels and Representatives.
- In the event I suffer an emergency during a Trip or Activity, I hereby authorize Sisterhood Travels and Representatives to secure from any hospital, physician, medical facility, or other healthcare provider selected by Sisterhood Travels and Representatives any treatment deemed by such healthcare provider as necessary for my immediate care, including, but not limited to, hospitalization, anesthesia, surgery, or injections. I agree that I will be solely responsible for the payment of any and all medical services rendered to me pursuant to this Paragraph 6. Sisterhood Travels will make reasonable efforts to contact the individual I have provided as my emergency contact within the Reservation Form, as required.
By signing below, I certify that (i) I have informed the above individual that he or she is my Emergency Contact for purposes of the Trip; (ii) I have shared the Itinerary of the Trip with my Emergency Contact; (iii) that the individual listed above is available to serve as my Emergency Contact during the Trip; and (iv) that the contact information listed above is accurate and complete for my Emergency Contact. Sisterhood Travels shall have no liability or responsibility whatsoever due my Emergency Contact’s lack of availability or an inability to contact my Emergency Contact, or any decisions made on my behalf by my Emergency Contact.
- By signing below, I acknowledge and agree that I have been strongly advised by Sisterhood Travels (i) to purchase travel insurance to cover my Trip; and (ii) to review any travel information or warnings provided by the United States State Department ((202)-647-5225 or www.travel.state.gov) and the Centers for Disease Control ((877)-FYI-TRIP or www.cdc.gov/travel) for further information about the Trip.
I HAVE HAD SUFFICIENT OPPORTUNITY TO READ THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD IT, AND I AGREE TO BOUND BY ITS TERMS, INCLUDING THE WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK. I HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT. I AGREE THAT IF ANY PORTION OF THIS AGREEMENT IS HELD INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE, THE REMAINING TERMS SHALL CONTINUE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.