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THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS (“TERMS AND CONDITIONS”) GOVERN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN KELLY HUNT TRAVEL, LLC HOSTED BY ME TRAVEL LLC D/B/A HOUSE OF TRAVEL (“HOUSE OF TRAVEL” AND/OR “US/OUR”) AND YOU, THE PURCHASER AND/OR TRAVELER (“CLIENT” AND “PASSENGER” AND “YOU/YOUR”). BY PLANNING TRAVEL WITH KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL ACT SOLELY AS A BOOKING AGENT FOR DISCLOSED PRINCIPAL SUPPLIER TOUR OPERATORS, CRUISE LINES, HOTELS, AIRLINES, AIR CHARTERS, BUS COMPANIES, GROUND TRANSPORTATION, BOAT PURVEYORS OR OWNERS, AND OTHER INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS PROVIDING ACCOMMODATIONS, TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER SERVICES (“SUPPLIER(S)”), AND IS NOT THE SOURCE OR PROVIDER OF THE TRAVEL SERVICES. THESE TERMS INCLUDE WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS AND EXCLUSIONS OF LIABILITY AND MAY RESTRICT YOUR RIGHTS AND REMEDIES AND PROVIDE PROTECTION TO HOUSE OF TRAVEL.
1. USE OF KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL, ACCESS AND INFORMATION FOR TRAVEL BOOKINGS
YOU WARRANT THAT YOU ARE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE AND POSSESS THE LEGAL AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT AND TO MAKE TRAVEL BOOKINGS WITH KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL. YOU AGREE TO BE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL OF YOUR TRAVEL BOOKINGS AND WARRANT THAT ALL INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY YOU ON BEHALF OF YOURSELF, MEMBERS OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD, OR OTHERS FOR WHOM YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO TRANSACT BUSINESS WITH US IS TRUE AND ACCURATE. YOU AGREE THAT YOU WILL ONLY MAKE LEGITIMATE RESERVATIONS OR PURCHASES WITH HOUSE OF TRAVEL AND ITS SUPPLIERS, AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY SPECULATIVE, FALSE, OR FRAUDULENT RESERVATION IS PROHIBITED.
ALL BOOKINGS ARE ACCEPTED BY KELLY HUNT TRAVEL HOSTED BY HOUSE OF TRAVEL AS AGENT FOR THE TRAVEL SUPPLIERS ON YOUR ITINERARY. SEPARATE SUPPLIER TERMS AND CONDITIONS WILL APPLY TO YOUR RESERVATION AND PURCHASE OF TRAVEL-RELATED GOODS AND SERVICES THAT YOU SELECT, AND YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE IMPOSED BY ANY SUPPLIER THAT YOU HAVE SELECTED AS A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR YOUR TRAVEL.
HOUSE OF TRAVEL IS CALIFORNIA SELLER OF TRAVEL, FLORIDA, WASHINGTON. REGISTRATION AS A SELLER OF TRAVEL DOES NOT CONSTITUTE APPROVAL BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
2. PAYMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS
YOU SHALL BE COMPLETELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CHARGES, FEES, DUTIES, TAXES, AND ASSESSMENTS ARISING OUT OF YOUR TRAVEL BOOKINGS THROUGH KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL. BY SUBMITTING A CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION FORM TO KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL, YOU AGREE TO ALLOW KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL TO USE YOUR PAYMENT METHOD TO PURCHASE TRAVEL PRODUCTS FROM OUR SUPPLIERS ON YOUR BEHALF. EXCEPTING IN CASES OF FRAUD, YOU AGREE NOT TO FILE ANY DISPUTE WITH YOUR BANK OR CREDIT CARD COMPANY TO AVOID OR VIOLATE ANY BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF HOUSE OF TRAVEL OR ITS SUPPLIERS, INCLUDING CANCELLATIONS OR CHANGES OF ITINERARY OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR REASONS BEYOND THE CONTROL OF HOUSE OF TRAVEL OR ITS SUPPLIERS. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO CHARGEBACK, REVERSE OR RECOLLECT A PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED TRIP PAYMENT, KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO COLLECT ALL ADDITIONAL COSTS, FEES AND EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH CHARGEBACK, REVERSAL OR RECOLLECTION, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ATTORNEY FEES.
ALL PAYMENTS FOR TRAVEL ARE DUE PRIOR TO DEPARTURE ACCORDING TO EACH SUPPLIER’S TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF BOOKING. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT FAILURE TO MAKE FINAL PAYMENT OR ANY VIOLATION OF A SUPPLIER’S CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE MAY RESULT IN CANCELLATION OF YOUR RESERVATIONS, IN YOUR BEING DENIED ACCESS TO ANY FLIGHTS, TOURS, HOTELS, CRUISES, OR OTHER TRAVEL SERVICES, OR IN YOUR FORFEITING ANY MONIES PAID FOR YOUR RESERVATIONS. IN SOME CASES, THERE IS NO REFUND ONCE A BOOKING IS MADE AND PAID IN FULL. YOU MAY NOT BE ENTITLED TO A REFUND IF YOU CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR TRAVEL PLANS AFTER CONFIRMATION OF A BOOKING. ALL CANCELLATION REQUESTS MUST BE SENT TO KELLY HUNT TRAVEL HOSTED BY HOUSE OF TRAVEL IN WRITING. AS A RESULT OF CANCELLATION, THIRD-PARTY SUPPLIER’S CANCELLATION PENALTIES WILL APPLY. CANCELLATION FEES WILL BE CHARGED TO THE CREDIT CARD OR OTHER PAYMENT METHOD YOU AUTHORIZED TO PAY FOR TRAVEL SERVICES OR DEDUCTED FROM THE SUPPLIER’S REFUND.
WHEN YOU RECEIVE ANY AND ALL TRAVEL DOCUMENTS, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO REVIEW AND VERIFY ALL INFORMATION FOR ACCURACY. CONTACT KELLY HUNT TRAVEL HOSTED BY HOUSE OF TRAVEL IMMEDIATELY IF CHANGES OR CORRECTIONS ARE REQUIRED.
3. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING TSA AND DHS ACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH CLIENT TO OBTAIN AND CARRY A VALID PASSPORT, VISA(S), AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS. WHEN TRAVELING DOMESTICALLY OR INTERNATIONALLY, THE U.S. TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (TSA) AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) ADVISE THAT EVERYONE CARRY ACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION IN ORDER TO BOARD A FLIGHT. ACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION CAN BE FOUND AT HTTP://WWW.TSA.GOV/TRAVELER-INFORMATION/ACCEPTABLE-IDS; EXAMPLES ARE DHS-DESIGNATED ENHANCED DRIVER’S LICENSE, PASSPORT, A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT PASSPORT. THE NAME, DATE OF BIRTH AND GENDER THAT APPEARS ON THE IDENTIFICATION CARD MUST EXACTLY MATCH THE SAME SUCH DATA THAT IS LISTED ON AIRLINE TICKET(S) AND BOOKING RECORDS. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE ANY FAILURE TO STRICTLY COMPLY WITH THESE REQUIREMENTS MAY RESULT IN DENIED BOARDING OR AN UNDUE DELAY AT AN AIRPORT SECURITY CHECKPOINT CAUSING CLIENT TO MISS FLIGHT(S), AND SUBSEQUENT SCHEDULED TRAVEL BOOKINGS ON CRUISES AND TOURS.
KELLY HUNT TRAVEL HOSTED BY HOUSE OF TRAVEL STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THAT CERTAIN COUNTRIES WILL NOT ADMIT A PASSENGER IF THEIR PASSPORT EXPIRES WITHIN SIX (6) MONTHS OF THE DATE OF ENTRY. NON-UNITED STATES CITIZENS MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION. CLIENT IS RESPONSIBLE TO MAKE KELLY HUNT TRAVEL HOSTED BY HOUSE OF TRAVEL AWARE WHEN TRAVELING ON A PASSPORT FROM A COUNTRY OTHER THAN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. KELLY HUNT TRAVEL HOSTED BY HOUSE OF TRAVEL NEITHER CONTROLS NOR WARRANTS THE ISSUANCE OF VISAS OR APPROVAL OF VISA WAIVERS RELATED TO YOUR TRAVEL. SHOULD A VISA NOT BE ISSUED, HOUSE OF TRAVEL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST PAYMENTS MADE TOWARD THE CONTEMPLATED TRIP. PLEASE NOTE THAT RULES OF EACH COUNTRY REGARDING ENTRY AND EXIT CHANGE ON A DAILY BASIS.
CHILDREN AND INFANTS ALSO REQUIRE TRAVEL DOCUMENTS. MINORS TRAVELING WITH ONE PARENT, AND/OR WITHOUT BOTH PARENTS, MAY BE STOPPED AND NOT ADMITTED, UNLESS AUTHENTICATED AND VERIFIED CONSENT FORMS ARE PROVIDED TO THE AUTHORITIES; PLEASE SEE HTTPS://HELP.CBP.GOV/S/ARTICLE/ARTICLE-3643 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION AGENCY REQUIRES THAT FOR GROUPS OF CHILDREN UNDER AGE 19 ARRIVING TO THE UNITED STATES BY LAND OR SEA FROM CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY AND TRAVELING WITH A SCHOOL GROUP, RELIGIOUS GROUP, SOCIAL OR CULTURAL ORGANIZATION, OR SPORTS TEAM, MAY ALSO PRESENT AN ORIGINAL OR COPY OF HIS OR HER BIRTH CERTIFICATE, A CONSULAR REPORT OF BIRTH ABROAD, OR A NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATE. PARENTAL OR LEGAL GUARDIAN CONSENT MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE SUPERVISING ADULT/GROUP LEADER IN WRITING.
4. INDIVIDUAL ENTRY AND EXIT REQUIREMENTS
EACH COUNTRY HOLDS DIFFERENT VIEWS OF PAST CRIMINAL OFFENSES, WHETHER WITHIN OR OUTSIDE OF THEIR BOUNDARIES. IF YOU HAVE A CURRENT OR PRIOR CRIMINAL OFFENSE, CONTACT THAT COUNTRY DIRECTLY FOR ENTRY AND EXIT REQUIREMENTS. YOU CAN VISIT THE US STATE DEPARTMENT WEBSITE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THESE REQUIREMENTS. SEE, TRAVEL.STATE.GOV. WE DO NOT INQUIRE ABOUT AN INDIVIDUAL’S CRIMINAL RECORD IN THE INTEREST OF RESPECTING OUR CLIENTS’ PRIVACY. FOR EXAMPLE, IF TRAVELING TO OR THROUGH CANADA, INDIVIDUALS WITH A DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED (DWI) RECORD SHOULD REVIEW CURRENT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS. SEE: CIC.
5. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITS PASSENGERS FROM BRINGING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ON THE AIRCRAFT.
(1) FEDERAL LAW FORBIDS THE CARRIAGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ABOARD AIRCRAFT IN THE PASSENGER’S LUGGAGE OR ON THE PASSENGER’S PERSON. A VIOLATION CAN RESULT IN FIVE YEARS’ IMPRISONMENT AND PENALTIES OF $250,000 OR MORE (49 U.S.C. 5124). HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCLUDE EXPLOSIVES, COMPRESSED GASES, FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS, OXIDIZERS, POISONS, CORROSIVES AND RADIO- ACTIVE MATERIALS. EXAMPLES: PAINTS, LIGHTER FLUID, FIREWORKS, TEAR GASES, OXYGEN BOTTLES, AND RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS.
(2) THERE ARE SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS FOR SMALL QUANTITIES (UP TO 70 OUNCES TOTAL) OF MEDICINAL AND TOILET ARTICLES CARRIED IN THE PASSENGER’S LUGGAGE AND CERTAIN SMOKING MATERIALS CARRIED ON THE PASSENGER’S PERSON. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, EACH PASSENGER SHOULD CONTACT THE RELEVANT AIRLINE REPRESENTATIVE(S) ON THEIR ITINERARY. RESTRICTIONS ON HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ARE LISTED HTTP://WWW.TSA.GOV/TRAVELER-INFORMATION/PROHIBITED-ITEMS.
6. INSECTICIDE NOTICE
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU REFER TO THE DOT LIST OF AIRPORTS IN COUNTRIES THAT REQUIRE AIRLINES TO TREAT THE PASSENGER CABIN WITH INSECTICIDES PRIOR TO THE FLIGHT OR WHILE ON THE AIRCRAFT. THIS LIST IS ON THE DOT’S WEBSITE AND IS UPDATED FROM TIME TO TIME: View DOT Website Here
7. HEALTH/IMMUNIZATIONS
YOU MUST HAVE THE PROPER IMMUNIZATIONS AND HEALTH SCREENINGS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH IMMUNIZATIONS AND SCREENINGS BEFORE TRAVEL. HOUSE OF TRAVEL SHALL NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OF HEALTH, VACCINATION, OR DOCUMENTATION PRIOR TO DEPARTURE OR UPON LANDING AT THE FINAL DESTINATION. IN SOME CASES, REQUIRED INOCULATIONS MUST BE RECORDED BY CLIENT’S HEALTH PRACTITIONER ON A VALID VACCINATION CERTIFICATE, WHICH THE CLIENT MUST CARRY FOR PROOF OF INOCULATION. IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT TAKING ANY MEDICATIONS OR RECEIVING CERTAIN INOCULATIONS, CHECK WITH YOUR HEALTH PRACTITIONER BEFORE BOOKING. CHECK THE STATE DEPARTMENT WEB SITE HTTP://TRAVEL.STATE.GOV, FOR RELEVANT INFORMATION RELATING TO TRAVEL TO SPECIFIC DESTINATIONS, AND THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL CDC Travel Guidelines.
8. AIR TRAVEL, SCHEDULE RECONFIRMATION, CHECK-IN
KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL SHALL NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY AIR SCHEDULE CHANGES. IN RARE INSTANCES, UPON DEPARTURE FROM A COUNTRY, CERTAIN DEPARTURE TAXES MUST BE PAID IN CASH ONLY, AND MAY VARY IN PRICE. FAILURE TO USE A RESERVATION MAY RESULT IN AUTOMATIC CANCELLATION OF ALL CONTINUING AND RETURN FLIGHTS, AS WELL AS FORFEITURE OF AIRFARES.
AIRLINE E-TICKETS EXPIRE A YEAR FROM ISSUE DATE UNLESS CARRIER FARE RULES IN PASSENGER’S ITINERARY FARE PROVIDE OTHERWISE.
DUE TO ENHANCED SECURITY, IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU CHECK IN A MINIMUM OF 2 HOURS PRIOR TO SCHEDULED DEPARTURE FOR DOMESTIC FLIGHTS AND 3 HOURS PRIOR TO SCHEDULED DEPARTURE TIME FOR INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS. RECONFIRM FLIGHT TIMES AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO SCHEDULED DEPARTURE TIME FOR DOMESTIC FLIGHTS, AND 72 HOURS PRIOR FOR INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS.
BY CHECKING IN FOR A FLIGHT, TOUR OR CRUISE, YOU MAY BE AGREEING TO ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS IMPOSED BY THE SUPPLIER. IF YOU HAVE AUTHORIZED KELLY HUNT TRAVEL HOSTED BY HOUSE OF TRAVEL TO CHECK YOU IN FOR ANY COMPONENT OF YOUR TRIP, THAT YOU TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR AGREEING TO AND COMPLYING WITH THE SUPPLIER’S TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CHECK-IN.
9. RIGHT TO CORRECT ERRORS/OFFERS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CORRECT ERRORS. IN THE EVENT OF ANY PRICING ERROR OR OMISSION, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ADJUST SUCH PRICING OR MAKE ANY OTHER CORRECTIONS. ALL OFFERS, INCENTIVES AND SUPPLIER PROMOTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS ARE ADVISED TO RESERVE EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT AND ADDITIONAL LATE BOOKING FEES.
10. UNUSED ARRANGEMENTS, MINIMUM PASSENGER REQUIREMENTS AND ALTERATIONS TO BOOKINGS
WHEN TOUR, CRUISE OR PACKAGE PRICES ARE BASED ON SUPPLIERS’ CONTRACT RATES, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY REFUND FOR ANY UNUSED PORTION OF TRAVEL.
SOME GROUP TOURS ARE BASED ON MINIMUM NUMBERS OF PASSENGERS TRAVELING; IF THE NUMBER OF PASSENGERS FALLS BELOW THE MINIMUM REQUIRED, A SURCHARGE MAY BE IMPOSED, OR THE TOUR MAY BE CANCELED. ANY CANCELLATIONS OF A TOUR OR PACKAGE FOR REASON OF FAILING TO MEET THE MINIMUM TRAVELER REQUIREMENT WILL BE GOVERNED BY THE TOUR OPERATOR’S CANCELLATION POLICY.
IF YOU DECIDE TO CHANGE ANY PORTION OF YOUR CONFIRMED ARRANGEMENTS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE OR DURING YOUR TRIP, WE WILL ATTEMPT TO ASSIST YOU. CERTAIN BOOKINGS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO BE CHANGED. ALL REQUESTS FOR CHANGES TO A BOOKING MUST BE MADE IN WRITING TO KELLY HUNT TRAVEL HOSTED BY HOUSE OF TRAVEL.
THE SUPPLIER MAY DETERMINE THAT ALTERATIONS IN ITINERARY ARE NECESSARY FOR ANY NUMBER OF REASONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SEVERE WEATHER. ANY ALTERATIONS TO AN ITINERARY ARE AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE SUPPLIER, AND KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL BEAR NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY CHANGES.
11. LIMITATIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCLOSURE
KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL ACT SOLELY AS A BOOKING AGENT FOR DISCLOSED PRINCIPAL SUPPLIERS AND IS NOT THE SOURCE OR PROVIDER OF ANY TRAVEL SERVICE. EACH SUPPLIER IS AN INDEPENDENT ENTITY WITH ITS OWN MANAGEMENT AND IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE CONTROL OF KELLY HUNT TRAVEL NOR HOUSE OF TRAVEL. THE SUPPLIERS WHOSE NAMES APPEAR IN TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION ARE THOSE ACTUALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING THE TRAVEL SERVICES PURCHASED, AND YOU CONSENT TO THE USE OF THOSE SUPPLIERS.
BECAUSE KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL ACTS AS AGENT FOR DISCLOSED PRINCIPAL SUPPLIERS AND DOES NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO CONTROL THE OPERATIONS OF SUCH INDEPENDENT OPERATORS AND SUPPLIERS, YOU AGREE THAT KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, WHICH MAY ARISE OUT OF THESE SERVICES. HOUSE OF TRAVEL HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LIABILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, IN CONNECTION WITH THE GOODS OR SERVICES PROVIDED BY ANY PRINCIPAL SUPPLIER BOOKING THROUGH KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LIABILITY FOR ANY ACT, ERROR, OMISSION, INJURY, LOSS, ACCIDENT, DELAY OR IRREGULARITY WHICH MAY BE INCURRED THROUGH THE FAULT, NEGLIGENCE, WILFULL ACTS, OMISSIONS OR OTHERWISE OF SUCH SUPPLIER, OR OF ANY SUPPLIER OR THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SERVANTS, OR REPRESENTATIVES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THEIR FAILURE TO DELIVER OR THEIR PARTIAL OR INADEQUATE DELIVERY OF SERVICES, THEIR CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICIES, FUEL INCREASES, BANKRUPTCY OR CESSATION OF OPERATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS OUTSIDE OF HOUSE OF TRAVEL’S CONTROL, AND YOU HEREBY EXONERATE KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL FROM ANY LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE SAME.
KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL HAVE SOLELY RECEIVED COMMISSION AND FEES FOR TRAVEL TRANSACTIONS AND CLIENT AGREES AND UNDERSTANDS THAT ANY RECOVERY FROM HOUSE OF TRAVEL WILL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT OF COMMISSION AND FEES ACTUALLY RECEIVED BY KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL.
12. RISKS/SAFETY
TRAVEL TO CERTAIN DESTINATIONS MAY INVOLVE GREATER RISK THAN OTHERS. KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL URGE CLIENTS TO REMAIN INFORMED ON A DAILY BASIS AS TO CURRENT NEWS EVENTS, AS WELL AS TO REVIEW TRAVEL PROHIBITIONS, WARNINGS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ADVISORIES ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PRIOR TO BOOKING TRAVEL TO INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS. INFORMATION ON HEALTH AND SAFETY CONDITIONS IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES AND THE LEVEL OF RISK ASSOCIATED WITH TRAVEL TO PARTICULAR INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS CAN BE FOUND AT STATE.GOV; TSA.GOV; DOT.GOV; FAA.GOV; CDC.GOV, AND CBP.GOV. THE SMART TRAVELER ENROLLMENT PROGRAM (STEP) IS A FREE SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT TO U.S. CITIZENS WHO ARE TRAVELING TO, OR LIVING IN, A FOREIGN COUNTRY. STEP ALLOWS YOU TO ENTER INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR UPCOMING TRIP ABROAD SO THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE CAN BETTER ASSIST YOU IN AN EMERGENCY. REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED AND PROVIDED BY GOING TO STEP.STATE.GOV
BY OFFERING FOR SALE TRAVEL TO PARTICULAR DESTINATIONS, KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL DO NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT TRAVEL TO SUCH POINTS IS ADVISABLE OR WITHOUT RISK, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR COSTS, DAMAGES, OR LOSSES THAT MAY RESULT FROM TRAVEL TO SUCH DESTINATIONS. CLIENT’S PARTICIPATION CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH EVENTS AT CLIENT’S OWN RISK.
IN THE EVENT OF EMERGENT HEALTH OR SAFETY CONCERNS, ONCE KELLY HUNT TRAVEL HOSTED BY HOUSE OF TRAVEL HAS INVESTIGATED THE PREVAILING SITUATION, KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL SHALL HAVE THE SOLE AND ABSOLUTE DISCRETION WHETHER TO PROCEED WITH ANY HOUSE OF TRAVEL ESCORTED TRIP OR PRIVATE DEPARTURE, OR TO MAKE ALTERATIONS TO THE ITINERARY.
13. FORCE MAJEURE
KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL WILL NOT BE IN BREACH OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OR OTHERWISE BE LIABLE TO YOU, FOR ANY FAILURE OR DELAY IN PERFORMING AN OBLIGATION UNDER THIS AGREEMENT THAT IS DUE TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CAUSES, TO THE EXTENT BEYOND ITS REASONABLE CONTROL: ACTS OF GOD, ACCIDENT, RIOTS, WAR, TERRORIST ACT, EPIDEMIC, PANDEMIC, QUARANTINE, CIVIL COMMOTION, BREAKDOWN OF COMMUNICATION FACILITIES, INCLUDING WEB HOST AND INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER, BREAKDOWN OR MALFUNCTION OF EQUIPMENT, DESTRUCTION OF OR SERIOUS DAMAGE TO FACILITIES, NATURAL CATASTROPHES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS, FLOODS AND VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS, GOVERNMENTAL ACTS OR OMISSIONS, CHANGES IN LAWS OR REGULATIONS, NATIONAL STRIKES, FIRE, EXPLOSION, GENERALIZED LACK OF AVAILABILITY OF RAW MATERIALS OR ENERGY, AND ANY OTHER UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCE WHICH IS BEYOND THE CONTROL OF KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL. THE PURCHASE OF TRAVEL INSURANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ON ALL TRIPS.
IN ADDITION, EACH OF KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL’S SUPPLIERS HAVE TERMS AND CONDITIONS WHICH INCLUDE FORCE MAJEURE PROVISIONS. IN THE EVENT THAT A FORCE MAJEURE EVENT OCCURS, THOSE SUPPLIERS MAY BE ENTITLED TO, AND MAY IN THEIR SOLE AND ABSOLUTE DISCRETION, VARY, POSTPONE OR CANCEL ANY ITINERARY OR ARRANGEMENT IN RELATION TO THE TRIP. PAYMENT OF ANY REFUND TO YOU AS A RESULT OF THE NON-PERFORMANCE OF ANY OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER SHALL REMAIN IN THE SOLE AND ABSOLUTE DISCRETION OF THE SUPPLIER, PURSUANT TO THEIR POLICIES, ALTHOUGH KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL SHALL USE ITS REASONABLE EFFORTS TO SECURE REIMBURSEMENT FOR YOU WHERE POSSIBLE.
14. CLIENT CONDUCT
WHEN YOU BOOK WITH KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL, YOU ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS CAUSED BY YOU. FULL PAYMENT FOR ANY SUCH DAMAGE OR LOSS (REASONABLY ESTIMATED IF NOT PRECISELY KNOWN) MUST BE PAID DIRECTLY AT THE TIME TO THE ACCOMMODATION OWNER OR MANAGER OR OTHER SUPPLIER. YOU MUST INDEMNIFY US FOR THE FULL AMOUNT OF ANY CLAIM (ALSO INCLUDING LEGAL COSTS) MADE AGAINST US. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COSTS INCURRED CONCERNING A GUEST REMOVED FROM A TRIP, OR ANY PORTION OF A TRIP. YOU AGREE NOT TO HOLD KELLY HUNT TRAVEL NOR HOUSE OF TRAVEL OR ANY OF ITS RELATED ENTITIES LIABLE FOR ANY ACTIONS TAKEN UNDER THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. BAGGAGE AND PERSONAL EFFECTS ARE AT ALL TIMES THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARTICIPANT.
EACH PARTICIPANT IN ANY TRIP ESCORTED BY KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL IS EXPECTED TO ACT RESPONSIBLY AND ADHERE TO ALL BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL AND OUR SUPPLIERS. KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL AND ALL LOCAL SUPPLIERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REMOVE YOU FROM ANY FACILITY, HOTEL OR RESORT PROPERTY, TOUR LOCATION OR MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION IF YOUR HEALTH OR YOUR CONDUCT APPEARS TO ENDANGER YOURSELF OR OTHERS, DISRUPTS THE GENERAL WELL-BEING OF OTHER CLIENTS ON ANY ELEMENT OF YOUR TRIP, OR INTERFERES WITH THE OPERATION OR SECURITY OF THE PLACES WE VISIT. IN ANY SUCH CASE, THERE WILL BE NO REFUND.
15. CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS
CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATES FLUCTUATE. PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED UPON CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS. HOUSE OF TRAVEL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SURCHARGES OR FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEES IMPOSED BY CLIENT’S CREDIT CARD OR BANK.
16. TRAVEL INSURANCE
KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL OFFER ACCESS TO TRAVEL INSURANCE TO PROTECT PASSENGERS AND THEIR INVESTMENT IN TRAVEL. UNLESS SPECIFICALLY NOTED, TRAVEL INSURANCE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST OF CLIENT’S ITINERARY TO PROTECT AGAINST THIRD PARTY SUPPLIER DEFAULT/BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION, DELAY, INTERRUPTION, MISSED CONNECTION FOR CRUISES, CANCELLATION, MEDICAL EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION/EVACUATION & REPATRIATION, BAGGAGE & PERSONAL EFFECTS/LOST LUGGAGE & BAGGAGE DELAY, ILLNESS, JOB LOSS PROTECTION AND CHANGE OF PLANS, ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISABILITY, TRAVEL ACCIDENT/SICKNESS MEDICAL EXPENSES, AND MORE. PROPER INSURANCE MAY PROTECT YOU FROM FINANCIAL LOSS IN ALMOST ALL CIRCUMSTANCES. WITHOUT APPROPRIATE TRAVEL INSURANCE, CLIENT UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT IF CLIENT CANCELS OR INTERRUPTS CLIENT’S TRAVEL FOR ANY REASON, PORTIONS OF THE TRIP/TOUR MAY NOT BE REFUNDED AND KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL’S TRAVEL SUPPLIERS’ CANCELLATION PENALTIES WILL APPLY RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF MONIES UP TO THE FULL COST OF CLIENT’S TRAVEL BOOKING AND RELATED COSTS. THE PURCHASE OF TRAVEL INSURANCE IS NOT REQUIRED IN ORDER TO PURCHASE ANY OTHER PRODUCT OR SERVICE OFFERED BY KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL, HOWEVER IF YOU DECLINE TO PURCHASE INSURANCE, KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL WILL REQUIRE THAT YOU EXECUTE AN INSURANCE WAIVER. KELLY HUNT TRAVEL HOSTED BY HOUSE OF TRAVEL IS NOT A LICENSED INSURANCE BROKER, AND ITS ADVISORS ARE NOT QUALIFIED OR AUTHORIZED TO ANSWER TECHNICAL QUESTIONS ABOUT BENEFITS, EXCLUSIONS, AND CONDITIONS OF ANY OF THE INSURANCE OFFERED, NOR EVALUATE THE ADEQUACY OF THE PROSPECTIVE INSURED’S EXISTING INSURANCE COVERAGE. AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE APPLIES FOR ANY TRAVEL INSURANCE SELECTED. KELLY HUNT TRAVEL AND HOUSE OF TRAVEL CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT ANY INSURANCE PROVIDER WILL APPROVE COVERAGE FOR A CLAIM MADE UNDER THE INSURER’S POLICY AND MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE EXTENT OF COVERAGE FOR ANY POLICY IT MAY OFFER OR QUOTE.
17. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS: CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT, IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION, TO CHANGE THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AT ANY TIME. UPDATED VERSIONS OF THE TERMS WILL BE PROVIDED TO CLIENTS, WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE AND ARE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY ON POSTING.
18. GENERAL
THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS GOVERN THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. YOU HEREBY CONSENT TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF COURTS IN LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN ALL DISPUTES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO TRAVEL BOOKINGS WITH HOUSE OF TRAVEL.
IF ANY PART OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS IS DETERMINED TO BE INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS AND LIABILITY LIMITATIONS SET FORTH ABOVE, THEN THE INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE PROVISION WILL BE DEEMED SUPERSEDED BY A VALID, ENFORCEABLE PROVISION THAT MOST CLOSELY MATCHES THE INTENT OF THE ORIGINAL PROVISION AND AGREEMENT SHALL CONTINUE IN EFFECT.
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PASSPORTS:
Everyone, including children and infants, MUST have a VALID passport to travel internationally (not Passport Card). Failure to comply will result in denial of boarding, no refund, no exceptions (out of the USA). Kelly Hunt Travel is NOT responsible for passports in ANY way. Passports are required to be valid for 6 months from your return date. PASSPORT CARDS ARE NOT VALID FOR TRAVEL INTERNATIONALLY VIA AIR!
HONEYMOON & ANNIVERSARY TRAVELERS:
You MUST bring a copy of your marriage certificate to qualify for any complimentary honeymoon/anniversary package (photo copy is recommended). Failure to have such proof of marriage will result in the resort denying these complimentary privileges (if applicable). PLEASE notify your Kelly Hunt Travel agent if you are celebrating a Honeymoon or Anniversary so that they can annotate this in your reservation. Typically resort will honor these packages up to 30 days before or after your honeymoon/anniversary date.
CHANGES TO RESERVATIONS:
ANY changes made to your existing room reservation are subject to the current rates, promotions, and terms at the time of change. Please make all requests to change your reservations in writing.
FINAL PAYMENT:
The final payment MUST be received as stated on the invoice. Final payments are not automatically charged. Please note your calendar of this final payment date and submit payment information to Kelly Hunt Travel. Kelly Hunt Travel will try to send reminders before the payment is due. Final payments are not automatically charged. Kelly Hunt Travel and House of Travel are not responsible for cancellations due to payments made after the payment due date. Late fees will apply.
CANCELLATION PENALTIES:
Pertaining to the room portion of your trip; once your reservation is made a $150 nonrefundable penalty will be assessed up until any additional resort penalties take effect. The aforementioned is per person or entire room canceling (so if 1 person within the room cancels these same rules apply for that person). Regarding Airline tickets: if Kelly Hunt Travel booked your tickets, they are 100% non- refundable and subject to individual airline penalties/fees (see insurance below).
LATE FEES:
Final payments not received prior to the due date above will incur a $25 per person late fee. All reservations are subject to cancellation and hotel penalties as described above if final payment is not received on the due date. Late fees are not covered by the travel protection and are always non-refundable.
All the above would be protected with the optional Travel Protection with the exception of late fees. If you do not have insurance – natural disasters (such as hurricanes), cancellations for ANY reason (medical/personal emergencies, cancelation of the wedding, etc.) do not relieve you from these penalties. ONLY the Travel Protection will ensure your coverage. All cancellations must be received in writing.
TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN:
Children under 18 years of age not traveling with both parents or legal guardian(s) may need to present a notarized letter from the absent parent/guardian granting permission to travel outside the United States and provide emergency medical care if necessary. Kelly Hunt Travel is not responsible for lack of compliance to provide proper documentation to airport authorities. It is the responsibility of the traveler & the traveler’s parents/guardians to provide proper documentation to airport authorities.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS:
Travel documents will be sent to you no later than ten (10) days prior to departure date. Please read through these documents immediately; misprints, misspellings, incorrect dates etc. are not the responsibility of Kelly Hunt Travel. Included in your travel documents (if airfare is purchased through Kelly Hunt Travel) are airline electronic ticket receipts (proof of purchase, not boarding passes or actual tickets). Boarding passes are printed at the time of check in; online with the airline directly, or at the airport when showing passport & checking in luggage. It is very important that you take your travel documents with you in addition to passports and a major credit card for any baggage fees that may apply. Please check your documents when you receive them. You agree to review your itinerary and other travel documents for accuracy and to inform us promptly of any issues. The names on your documents must match your government-issued ID. Call us if you have any questions.
BAGGAGE FEES:
Due to continual changes in airline baggage policies it is suggested that you inquire with your airline’s website for up-to-date fees & information. Kelly Hunt Travel is NOT responsible for additional fees incurred for baggage or seating. BAGGAGE FEES ARE NOT PART OF AN ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE!
Please review “Updated Checked Bag and Carryon Bag Rules” at www.TSA.gov
AIRLINE SCHEDULE CHANGES & CANCELLATIONS:
Occasionally airlines change flight schedules, & may even cancel flights entirely. These changes are beyond the control of Kelly Hunt Travel’. In the event that such a situation occur; Kelly Hunt Travel will do it’s very best to assist you with finding best possible alternate option(s). If the flight time change is minor (2 hours or less) the airline will automatically make the change (airline policies/rules entitle them to legally do so). Kelly Hunt Travel will notify you of major changes. Please Note: there may be additional costs to re-book a new flight should the airline cancel or make a major change to your original flight itinerary. Kelly Hunt Travel is NOT responsible for any additional costs or fees imposed by the airlines. It is the responsibility of the passenger to check for last minute airline flight time changes within 24 hours of departure. House of Travel is not responsible for changes that may occur within 24 hours of original flight departure time.
AIRLINE SEAT ASSIGNMENTS
Kelly Hunt Travel will select seat assignments according to your preferences whenever possible. Please note that fees may apply for securing seat assignments. Some flights do not allow seats to be pre-assigned and must be assigned at check in. Please note that seat assignments are never guaranteed. In addition, airlines can and do change aircraft which can affect seat assignments, and airlines may not notify you or Kelly Hunt Travel of the change. KELLY HUNT TRAVEL is not responsible for seat assignment changes. Please check your seat assignments prior to travel.
TRAVEL PROTECTION
We strongly recommend travel insurance. If you elect to purchase travel insurance, the terms of the policy will dictate whether, and to what extent, coverage for any financial loss may exist under the circumstances of a pandemic, pre-existing medical conditions, and other policy exclusions. Consult the insurance carriers directly for details. Trip insurance or waivers provided by the supplier may not offer insolvency coverage. No representation or description of the insurance made by our staff constitutes a binding assurance or promise about the insurance. You agree to hold us harmless for your election not to purchase travel insurance or for any denial of claim by travel insurer as it relates to Covid-19 or any other claim under the policy.