The following Contract, Terms & Conditions, and Legal Disclaimer apply to all our trips and events. Everyone
signing up for a trip will be required to review and agree to the terms. This document will always be posted
on our website so you can review and familiarize yourself with it at.
In consideration of 1000 Leagues Travel, its parents, subsidiaries (1000 Treks, Sober Treks,
Adventure-us, SoCal Scuba), affiliated persons, companies, or entities, respective officers,
directors, partners, shareholders, members, agents, employees and volunteers, successors,
representatives, and assigns (hereinafter “1000 Leagues Travel”, “The Company”, “We”)
allowing you (“You”, “Participant”) to participate in any trip or event (“Trip” or “Trips”); you,
yourself, and on behalf of your spouse, children, parents, guardians, heirs and next of kin, and
any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns,
hereby agree to and make the following contractual representations pursuant to this Agreement
(“Agreement”) and its terms and conditions (“Terms”):
1. DEPOSIT & BOOKING CONFIRMATION.
1.1. A non-refundable deposit starts your reservation process. You will then receive
this contract and a questionnaire, which need to be filled out and signed within 72 hours
to finish your reservation. If you don't agree to the Terms of this contract, you may
cancel your reservation within 72 hours of its receipt and receive a refund of your
deposit.
1.2. Your booking is confirmed, and a contract exists when 1000 Leagues Travel
issues a written confirmation and/or invoice after receipt of the applicable deposit
amount and all requested and required documents.
1.3. Please check your confirmation carefully and report any inaccurate or
incomplete information to 1000 Leagues Travel immediately.
1.4. Once you are confirmed, your deposit becomes movable. That means, if you
need to cancel your participation on the trip for any reason, you may request a credit
for 100% of your deposit that can be applied to any 1000 Leagues Travel Trip which
departs within one year of the departing date of the original trip. Unused credits will
expire one year from the departure date of the original trip. Please be aware that your
spot on the new trip will be subject to availability, and our trips tend to fill up fast.
1.5. All deposits are non-transferable; you may not transfer your deposit to another
person.
1.6. Deposits for additional activities and extensions are not refundable, movable, or
transferable. If you cancel your participation in the trip, extensions, and/or activities, you
will forfeit 100% of your deposit for the extensions and/or activities.
2. PAYMENTS & ACCEPTANCE OF BOOKING.
2.1. Full payment is due on the “due date." You may make payments on any flexible
payment schedule you prefer, so long as you are fully paid by the due date.
2.2. The Trip MUST be fully paid by the due date. If the Trip is not paid by 11:59 PM
PST on the due date, you will forfeit all your deposits (including deposits for additional
activities and extensions) and be removed from the Trip. Any payment made in excess
of deposits will be refunded to you.
2.3. Your payments (excluding deposits and payments for additional activities and
any other non-refundable payments) are refundable, movable, or transferable before
the due date. After the final payment due date, all payments and deposits are entirely
non-refundable, non-movable, and non-transferable.
2.4. Trip bookings after the due date may be allowed from time to time, dependent
on the spots available, if 100% of the Trip cost is paid at the time of booking. Additional
activities may not be available or may carry additional cost(s). All payments made will
be non-refundable, non-movable and non-transferable.
3. DETAILS REQUIRED FOR BOOKING.
3.1. As a condition of booking, you must provide the information requested by 1000
Leagues Travel within the time period stipulated. If you fail to supply information
required for air tickets, permits, or other inclusions, you will also be liable for any costs,
fees, or losses due to failure to obtain or provide such information. In the event that you
fail to supply the information required, we reserve the right to treat your booking (or the
relevant component of your booking) as canceled and levy any cancellation fees we
deem reasonable, at our sole discretion. 1000 Leagues Travel will not be held
responsible for any fees you incur as a result of errors, changes, omissions,
inaccuracies, late, misplaced, or otherwise incomplete information you have provided.
3.2. Any changes to your name or other changes to a booking depend on availability
and feasibility and are subject to 1000 Leagues Travel’s ability to make such change(s).
You are responsible for any resultant costs, including but not limited to differences in
pricing as well as potential administrative fees assessed by any of the 3rd party
companies involved as well as 1000 Leagues Travel.
4. BOOKING ON BEHALF OF OTHERS.
4.1. By booking on behalf of another person or other persons, you represent and
warrant that you have obtained all required consents. You are responsible for verifying
that any information you provide on behalf of another participant is complete and
accurate, and 1000 Leagues Travel will under no circumstances be liable for any errors
or omissions in the information provided to complete a booking.
4.2. By booking on behalf of other participants, you are deemed to be the designated
contact person for every participant included in that booking. This means that you are
responsible for making all payments due in connection with your Trip booking, notifying
1000 Leagues Travel if any changes or cancellations are required, and keeping your
party informed.
4.3. While you may book on behalf of other travelers, every person participating in a
Trip must sign and agree to the Terms of this contract and assumes full responsibility
and liability for himself/herself.
5. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS.
5.1. It is your responsibility to obtain information and to have in your possession all
the required documentation and identification required for entry, departure, and travel to
each country or region. This includes a valid passport and all travel documents required
by the relevant governmental authorities including all visas, permits, certificates
(including but not limited to vaccination or medical certificates), and insurance policies.
5.2. You accept full responsibility for obtaining all such documents prior to the start of
the Trip, and you are solely responsible for the full amount of costs incurred as a result
of missing or defective documentation. You agree that you are responsible for the full
amount of any loss or expense incurred by the Company that is a direct result of your
failure to secure or be in possession of proper travel documentation.
5.3. If a passport is required for the Trip, you must have a passport that is valid 6
months after the last date of travel for the Trip.
5.4. 1000 Leagues Travel may provide guidance to the best of its ability but makes
no representations or warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of any information
provided on passports, visas, vaccinations, climate, clothing, baggage, special
equipment, or other travel specific information and requirements, and you agree that the
Company is not responsible for any errors or omissions in this information.
6. CANCELLATIONS.
6.1. 1000 Leagues Travel is not responsible for Trip cancellations or cancelations of
specific activities during a Trip due to conditions such as an Act of God, sickness,
quarantine, pandemic, epidemic, criminal activities, war or war-like operations,
mechanical breakdowns, terrorist activities or threat thereof, civil commotions, labor
difficulties, interference by authorities, political disturbance, howsoever and
wheresoever any of the same may arise or be caused by riot, insurrection and
government restraint, fire, bad weather, unpredicted situations, or any other cause
whatsoever beyond the reasonable control of 1000 Leagues Travel; or an event which
1000 Leagues Travel or the Third-Party Supplier of services, even with all due care,
could not reasonably foresee, any and all of which, individually and collectively,
constitute “Force Majeure”. Although the Company will make its best effort (as relates to
anything under its control) to mitigate the issue(s) caused by such situation, minimize
associated costs and losses, and determine in its discretion the optimum solution for all
parties involved, any such cancellations will not entitle the participant to a refund, credit,
or the option to transfer.
6.2. The Company is not responsible for any incidental expenses or consequential
losses that you may incur as a result of the canceled booking, including but not limited
to visas, vaccinations, non-refundable flights or rail, non-refundable car parking or other
fees, loss of earnings, and loss of enjoyment. Where a significant element of a Trip as
described cannot be provided after departure, 1000 Leagues Travel will attempt to
make suitable alternative arrangements where possible. If it is not possible to provide a
suitable alternative or if you reasonably reject any suitable alternatives, the Company
may, under no obligation, provide you with a refund for unused products or services as
determined in its discretion.
7. COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS (“VIRUS”).
7.1. On March 11, 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a pandemic by the
World Health Organization. For all intents and purposes under this contract, any travel
changes or impact related to or occurring as a result of the Virus, although where
otherwise could be acknowledged as “foreseeable,” will qualify as unforeseeable and as
a “Force Majeure” event. Due to the ever-changing and unpredictable nature of the
Virus/pandemic, the Company will make every effort to effect all Trips as planned but
under various circumstances (government-mandated, safety-related, Supplier-affected,
or otherwise) may need to modify or cancel a Trip, in part or in its entirety, and may be
unable to provide refunds or credits to the traveler.
7.2. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required. If we choose to require proof
due to an increase in case numbers, and/or the Centers for Disease Control (CDC),
World Health Organization (WHO), or countries we will be visiting require it, you will
then be required to show proof of current vaccination and all required boosters of an
approved vaccine to 1000 Leagues Travel at least seven (7) days before the first day of
the Trip, or you will not be allowed to participate in the Trip and will forfeit all your
payments. The type of vaccine accepted by different countries may vary, and all our
groups will have to comply with all the requirements from the CDC, WHO, and countries
we will be visiting, traveling through, or returning to. Noncompliance with any of the
vaccinations requirements at any time may result in your removal from the trip without
any refunds or compensation. 1000 Leagues Travel will not be held responsible for any
circumstances resulting from failure to provide proof of vaccination.
7.3. Proof of a negative COVID-19 test might also be required. All travelers must be
ready to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test if required by any of the locations
we will be visiting, traveling through, or returning to. Noncompliance may result in your
removal from the trip without any refunds or compensation, and furthermore may result
in imposed quarantine or other measures, which might result in loss of airfare and other
financial consequences. 1000 Leagues Travel will not be held responsible for any
circumstances resulting from failure to provide a negative COVID-19 test whenever
required.
7.4. The Company will not be held liable for any new or existing infection contracted
or transmission encountered before or during a Trip, and any damages or losses
thereby incurred. It is the traveler’s responsibility to inform 1000 Leagues Travel if
he/she has detected or been diagnosed with an infection at any point before, during, or
within 14 days following a Trip. Although not an automatic preclusion, the Company will,
in its discretion, disallow or terminate travel by anyone previously, currently, or newly
(throughout the course of a Trip) infected by the Virus. It is your responsibility to ensure
your insurance plan covers you if the Virus affects your travel plans in any way.
Section 7 will remain under continual revision, but until containment and predictability are
achieved will be governed as herein stated.
8. TRIP PARTICIPANT/TRAVELER ACCOUNTABILITY.
8.1. You are responsible for being on time for activities and to be at the designated
places at the designated times. You may be left behind if you are not on time at the
designated places at the designated times and will be responsible for meeting the group
at the next location. You will also be responsible for any costs and consequences that
result from being left behind.
8.2. 1000 Leagues Travel will not be held liable for leaving behind any Trip
participant who is for any reason unable to adhere to the Trip itinerary, including any
schedule changes made before or during the Trip. The Company will not be responsible
for assisting any participant in his/her joining the Trip for any portion or activity, whether
the delay or delinquency is foreseen or unforeseen.
8.3. You must at all times strictly comply with all applicable laws and regulations of all
countries and regions. Should you fail to comply with the above or commit any illegal
act when on the Trip, the Company may terminate your travel arrangements on any
product or service immediately at your expense and without any liability on the
Company’s part. You will not be entitled to any refund, credit, or transfer for unused or
missed services or costs incurred as a result of termination of your travel arrangements,
including, without limitation, return travel, accommodations, meals, and incidentals.
8.4. 1000 Leagues Travel maintains a strict drug policy. Regardless of the terms of
discovery, any possession, use, or attempt to obtain illicit drugs when on a Trip will
result in the decided and immediate removal of the participant and termination of the
remainder of travel with the group. The participant will be wholly responsible for his/her
costs thereafter incurred and return travel, with the Company owing no continued duty
to such traveler.
8.5. If your behavior is causing or is likely to cause disruption, danger, distress, or
material annoyance to others, we reserve the right to remove you from any activity,
day(s), or the remainder of the Trip. Negative behaviors may include but are not limited
to adverse conduct resulting from alcohol consumption, disrespecting, harassing, or
antagonizing others, bullying, gossiping, fighting, and yelling. No refund, credit, or
option of transfer will be given in the event of such consequence. Any and all costs
incurred thereafter, including but not limited to return travel and incidentals, are wholly
the participant’s responsibility.
8.6. You agree to bring any complaints to 1000 Leagues Travel as soon as possible
in order to provide the Company with the opportunity to properly address such
complaints. You agree to inform your Group Leader, or another representative of 1000
Leagues Travel, directly. We assume no liability for complaints that are not properly
brought to the attention of 1000 Leagues Travel and cannot resolve or attempt to
resolve complaints until proper notice is provided. Any complaint made after the
completion of a Trip must be received in writing by 1000 Leagues Travel within 14 days
of the last day of the Trip associated with such complaint.
8.7. You agree to assume complete fiscal responsibility for yourself during the Trip.
You must be financially prepared for any and all incidental expenses, whether explicit or
implicit, incurred on the Trip. 1000 Leagues Travel will not provide coverage or
assistance for, and will make no accommodations related to, any charges (whether
anticipated, additional, or otherwise) not expressly included within a Trip’s description.
The participant must be prepared with the financial wherewithal reasonable for travel to,
from, and within the Trip’s destination(s) for the entire duration of such Trip.
8.8. You are responsible for any costs (including repair, replacement, and cleaning
fees) incurred by 1000 Leagues Travel or the Company’s Suppliers for property
damage, destruction, or theft caused by you (directly or indirectly) while on a Trip. You
agree to immediately report any pre-existing damage to 1000 Leagues Travel and the
staff of the accommodation, transportation service, or facility as soon as possible upon
discovery.
8.9. You are responsible for any additional taxes, such as VAT, hotel taxes, sales
taxes, or any taxes that are imposed by governments and need to be paid at the
location.
9. GROUP LEADERS.
9.1. 1000 Leagues Travel will provide Group Leaders whenever they are necessary
for logistics and enjoyment of the Trip. The intended Group Leader is often listed in the
description of the Trip. However, 1000 Leagues Travel makes no promise of a specific
person and may send a different Group Leader than the one indicated.
1000 Leagues Travel Group Leaders are not Guides and are not responsible for your safety.
Each acts as the Company’s representative by coordinating the group and serving as liaison
between 1000 Leagues Travel and the local operators and suppliers.
9.2. The Group Leaders make decisions as authorized by 1000 Leagues Travel. It is
your responsibility to effectively communicate with, cooperate with, and abide by all
guidelines given by the Group Leader so long as you are a participant in the Trip or
partake in any activity thereof.
10. AIRFARE.
10.1. Trip prices do not include domestic, international, or other airfare, unless
expressly mentioned in the Trip’s description, and you understand that you are solely
responsible for booking such travel.
10.2. Please consult the air carrier’s applicable terms and conditions and conditions of
carriage for complete information, including applicable cancellation terms. 1000
Leagues Travel is not responsible for changes in air itineraries or flight times and does
not provide advice or alerts regarding air travel tickets, flight status, or delays.
10.3. 1000 Leagues Travel is not responsible for the consequences, missed activities,
or additional expenses incurred that any flight changes (made by you or the airlines),
missed flights, luggage-related issues, or any other related flight or schedule changes
may result in. We suggest you purchase an insurance policy that provides coverage for
any such incidents.
11. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES, EXTENSIONS, AND OCCUPANCY.
11.1. “Additional Activities” are optional extras which include any activity,
transportation, meal, product, or service presented as optional or not expressly included
in the Trip itinerary or price of the Trip. You understand that any assistance given by
1000 Leagues Travel, in its sole discretion, in arranging, selecting, or booking any
Additional Activities is provided only upon your request, and the Company serves solely
as a coordinator and intermediary. The Company makes no warranties and expressly
disclaims any liability whatsoever arising from participation in Additional Activities or any
information provided by 1000 Leagues Travel regarding any Additional Activities. You
release the Company from all claims and causes of action arising from any damages,
loss of enjoyment, inconvenience, or injuries related to or arising from participation in or
the booking of optional extras.
11.2. You acknowledge and agree that any liability for loss, damages, death, personal
injury, illness, emotional distress, mental suffering or psychological injury, or loss of or
damage to property associated with Additional Activities, if any, is not the responsibility
of 1000 Leagues Travel, and you may or may not have recourse against the “Third
Party Supplier” (as defined below) providing such service or activity, as more fully set
forth in Section 13.2 below.
11.3. Additional Activities may not be available if you book after the due date.
Availability is not guaranteed for any Additional Activity, and any optional extra may sell
out or become unavailable at any time before you have booked and secured your
reservation for such activity.
11.4. Extensions are optional portions of a Trip, often extending the duration of a Trip,
detailed in the itinerary that you may elect to partake in at an extra cost. While different
rules and restrictions may apply for different extensions, the Terms of this contract shall
apply equally and in full effect to all extensions, unless otherwise expressly stated. The
payment schedule for extensions may differ from the payment schedule for the main
itinerary, and full payment may be required at the time of booking or before the final due
date for the main itinerary. Any required payment before the due date is non-refundable
when booking an extension.
11.5. Occupancy: You will be placed in a double-occupancy or triple-occupancy room,
unless arrangements are made for single-occupancy at an additional cost.
11.6. If you request to partake in additional activities, an extension, or a single
supplement and the Company has made such accommodation or reservation on your
behalf, you will be responsible for the corresponding payment.
11.7. No cancelations, refunds, or transfers will be permitted or given for any reason,
including but not limited to medical conditions (pre-existing or otherwise) once an
additional activity, extension or additional booking, or single has been paid by the Trip
participant to 1000 Leagues Travel.
12. FLEXIBILITY & UNUSED SERVICES
12.1. 1000 Leagues Travel may modify your itinerary where reasonably required or
advisable in its sole discretion.
12.2. You acknowledge that the nature of adventure travel requires flexibility and
acknowledge that you will permit reasonable alterations to products, services, and
itineraries by 1000 Leagues Travel. The routes, schedules, accommodations, activities,
amenities, and mode of transportation are subject to change without notice due to
unforeseeable circumstances or events outside the control of the Company (including
but not limited to Force Majeure, illness, mechanical breakdown, flight cancellations,
strikes, political events, and entry or border difficulties). No reimbursements, discounts,
or refunds will be issued, and no transfers permitted, for services that are missed or
unused after departure, including your removal from a Trip because of your negligence
or breach of this Agreement.
12.3. Once a Trip has departed, itinerary changes may be necessary as a result of
unforeseen circumstances, operational concerns, Force Majeure, or concerns for your
health, safety, enjoyment, or comfort. Any changes are at the discretion of 1000
Leagues Travel. You acknowledge that you must have reasonable financial resources to
cover incidental expenses during all travel with the Company. The Company will not be
liable for any consequential losses associated with any changes to a booking or
itinerary.
12.4. Any changes to a booking that diverge from the Company’s itinerary are your
sole responsibility, and you are responsible for informing 1000 Leagues Travel of any
such divergence in advance as well as making the necessary accommodations both to
provide for yourself while apart from the Trip and to ensure your joining or rejoining the
Trip if applicable. No credits or refunds will be given, nor transfers permitted for any Trip
days or activities you choose to forego or fail to attend.
13. THIRD-PARTY SUPPLIER LIABILITY.
13.1. 1000 Leagues Travel often hires one or more local companies ("Tour Operators")
to book hotels, accommodation providers, activity providers, transportation providers,
tour and local guides, and other independent parties (“Suppliers”). Tour Operators and
Suppliers may also engage the services of Subcontractors. 1000 Leagues Travel may
also hire Suppliers or Subcontractors directly. All of these (Tour Operators, Suppliers
and Subcontractors) are collectively referred to in this contract as "Third-Party
Suppliers". Although 1000 Leagues Travel takes all reasonable care in selecting every
Third-Party Supplier and individual we hire, ultimately, we are unable to control them, do
not supervise them, and therefore cannot be responsible for their acts or omissions.
13.2. Any services provided by Third-Party Suppliers are subject to the terms and
conditions imposed by these companies, and their liability is limited by their tariffs,
conditions of carriage, tickets and vouchers, and international conventions and
agreements that govern the provision of their services. These may limit or exclude
liability of those companies. You acknowledge that Third-Party Suppliers are required to
operate in compliance with the applicable laws of the countries in which they operate,
and 1000 Leagues Travel does not warrant that any of those companies or individuals
are in compliance with the laws of your country of residence or any other jurisdiction.
13.3. 1000 Leagues Travel is not liable and will not assume responsibility for any
claims, losses, damages, costs or expenses arising out of inconvenience, loss of
enjoyment, upset, disappointment, distress or frustration, whether physical or mental,
resulting from the act or omission of any supplier or outside party.
14. TRAVEL INSURANCE
14.1. Travel insurance is required. This is for your own safety and well-being, and it's
an important investment. This stipulation is additionally necessary because of the
adventurous nature of our Trips, in which some of the activities and places we visit may
be hazardous.
14.2. Your policy must include personal injury, death, medical expenses, emergency
evacuation and treatment, repatriation, and personal liability, with a minimum coverage
of USD$200,000.
14.3. Although only the aforementioned components are required, it is strongly
suggested that your policy provide coverage for Trip cancellation, interruption, or delays
for any reason, as well as protection for your flights and baggage, including delays and
loss of baggage and personal effects, and loss of personal property. Keep in mind that
1000 Leagues Travel is not responsible in any circumstance for any loss or cost related
to any of the above, should you choose not to include them in your policy.
14.4. You will need to provide a copy of your insurance policy to 1000 Leagues Travel
at the latest seven (7) days after the final payment for the Trip, or you will be removed
from the Trip and will forfeit all your payments.
14.5. You acknowledge that insurance coverage is not included in the cost of any Trip
offered by 1000 Leagues Travel, and you are required to obtain separate coverage at
an additional cost. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have sufficient coverage
and comply with the terms of the applicable insurance plans. You are responsible for
advising your insurer of the type of travel, destination(s), and activities included in your
booking so that the insurer may provide appropriate coverage.
14.6. We recommend that you purchase insurance as soon as possible. Many
companies require you purchase coverage within 15 days of making your first payment
(including initial deposit) towards the Trip in order to purchase comprehensive insurance
policies or take advantage of certain benefits. Note some companies may require the
purchase of an insurance plan prior to your initial deposit/payment or enforce stricter
policy date purchase minimums. We are not responsible for individual insurance
company selection or guidelines.
14.7. You will be provided with links for different insurance companies in the Traveler
Questionnaire; however, you may purchase insurance from any company you wish.
14.8. Because of the adventurous nature of our Trips, the itinerary and some locations
are subject to change due to weather, tide changes, road conditions, logistics, and other
unforeseen circumstances. Whenever we make a change to the itinerary, we will do our
best to maintain the integrity of the Trip. However, things can happen that are beyond
our control. We STRONGLY recommend that the insurance policy you choose will cover
you in case any of the aforementioned or other changes affect our plans in a way that
affects your vacation.
14.9. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO UNDERSTAND YOUR COVERAGE, AS YOU ARE
RESPONSIBLE FOR HAVING THE PROPER COVERAGE FOR THE TRIP AND THE
ACTIVITIES IN WHICH YOU WILL BE PARTICIPATING.
14.10. Any claims or claim disputes in regard to insurance will be between the insured
and the insurance company only. 1000 Leagues Travel will not be held liable for any
claims and will not indemnify any persons for any claims made through the insurance
company.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY STATEMENT:
A. 1000 Leagues Travel acts as coordinator for the Trip and is not responsible for acts and
omissions or failure to provide services by the hotels, tour operators, cruise lines, or other
service providers and Suppliers.
B. 1000 Leagues Travel is not responsible for your safety. Outdoor and adventure activities are
inherently dangerous. By choosing to participate in a Trip sponsored by 1000 Leagues Travel,
you understand and acknowledge that you may be exposed to dangers and hazards, including
but not limited to falls, falling rocks, fractures, concussions, dangerous weather, overexertion,
overheating, injury from your lack of fitness or conditioning, ocean and river currents,
hypothermia, hostile or aggressive wildlife, drowning, death, equipment failure, defective and/or
negligent design and/or manufacture of equipment, negligent operation and/or use of
equipment, carelessness, and/or negligent instruction and/or supervision. As a consequence of
these risks, you acknowledge that you may suffer property damage and/or serious bodily injury
or death. You further acknowledge that these risks may be exacerbated by the unavailability of
hospital facilities, qualified medical care, and/or timely emergency evacuation. 1000 Leagues
Travel assumes no responsibility for providing medical care during the Trip and any financial
costs incurred by you in connection with any medical care and/or evacuation that you require.
C. Some 1000 Leagues Travel Trips may include specialized activities requiring participant
certification and/or specialized training. You understand and acknowledge that 1000 Leagues
Travel is not responsible for providing the necessary training and/or certification for your
participation in these activities. By signing up for any such activities, you represent that you
have or will have by the time of said activities completed the training and/or acquired the
necessary certifications. You also certify that you are current and trained at the level of training
and experience necessary.
D. By participating in any Trip, you take responsibility for your own safety and well-being and
agree to release 1000 Leagues Travel from ANY responsibility, liability, or claim in law or in
equity. You represent that you are qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition at
the time of the Trip and during all applicable activities, and if not will abstain from participating.
E. 1000 Leagues Travel Trips may involve travel within, to, and from your country of residency,
and within, to, and from locations abroad. 1000 Leagues Travel makes no warranty, either
express or implied, regarding the suitability, safety, insurance, or other aspects of any
Third-Party Supplier of transportation, tours, services, products, facilities, or any other aspect of
the Trip. By participating in any Trip, you agree to release 1000 Leagues Travel from any liability
or responsibility incurred as a result of or in connection with any travel related to the Trip; this
includes but is not limited to harm to person or property, or property loss, resulting from or
occurring in connection with the negligent acts or omissions of 1000 Leagues Travel.
F. YOU HAVE VOLUNTARILY ELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TRIP AND APPLICABLE
ACTIVITIES AND FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY
FOR ANY INJURY, LOSSES, AND DAMAGES THAT YOU MAY INCUR AS A RESULT OF
YOUR PARTICIPATION.
G. You hereby release, waive, and covenant not to sue, and further agree to indemnify, defend
and hold harmless 1000 Leagues Travel, its parents, subsidiaries (1000 Treks, Sober Treks,
Adventure-us, SoCal Scuba, and applicable others), affiliated persons, companies, or entities,
respective officers, directors, partners, shareholders, members, agents, employees and
volunteers, successors, representatives, and assigns – individually and collectively, the
“Released Parties” – with respect to any liability, claim(s), demand(s), cause(s) of action,
damage(s), loss or expense (including court costs and attorney’s fees) of any kind or nature
(“Liability”) which may arise out of, result from, or relate to your participation in the Trip,
including claims for Liability caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Released
Parties. You further agree that if, despite this Agreement, you or anyone on your behalf makes a
claim for Liability against any of the Released Parties, you will indemnify, defend, and hold
harmless each of the Released Parties from any such Liability which may be incurred as the
result of such claim. 1000 Leagues Travel is entitled to recovery of attorneys’ fees and court
costs in the event the release and covenant not to sue are breached.
H. 1000 Leagues Travel shall not be held liable for any damage to, or loss of, property or injury
to, or death of, persons occasioned directly or indirectly by (a) an act or omission of any other
Supplier, including but not limited to any defect in any aircraft, watercraft, or vehicle operated or
provided by such other Supplier; or (b) any delay, cancellation, or disruption in any manner
caused by the laws, regulations, acts or failures to act, demands, orders, or interpositions of any
government or any subdivision or agent thereof, or (c) any event of Force Majeure. You hereby
waive any claim against 1000 Leagues Travel for any such loss, damage, injury, or death.
I. In the event that any loss, death, injury, or illness is caused by the negligent acts or
omissions of 1000 Leagues Travel or the Third-Party Suppliers of any services which form part
of the Trip, then the Company limits its liability where applicable by all applicable international
conventions.
J. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary elsewhere in these Terms, 1000 Leagues Travel
will not in any circumstances be liable to you for any loss or anticipated loss of profit, loss of
enjoyment, loss of revenue, loss of use, loss of contract or other opportunity, nor for any other
consequential or indirect loss or damage of a similar nature.
K. While participating in any Trip, you agree that photographic, digital, or video images that
may contain or feature you may be taken by other participants, 1000 Leagues Travel, or its
representatives. You consent to any such images being taken and grant a perpetual,
royalty-free, worldwide, irrevocable license to the Company, its contractors, sub-contractors, and
assigns, to reproduce for any purpose whatsoever (including marketing, promotions, and the
creation of promotional materials by or with sub-licensees), in any medium whatsoever, whether
currently known or hereinafter devised, without expectation of privacy, any further obligation, or
remuneration payable to you.
L. You hereby warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and have read this Agreement
carefully, understand its terms and conditions, agree to pay any costs and fees associated with
the Trip, acknowledge that you have agreed to this Agreement freely and voluntarily, without any
inducement, assurance, or guarantee, and intend for your signed consent to serve as
confirmation of your complete and unconditional acceptance of the terms, conditions, and
provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement represents the complete understanding between
the parties regarding these issues and no oral representations, statements, or inducements
have been made apart from this Agreement. Any modifications or other agreements made
between 1000 Leagues Travel and the participant must be in writing and signed by both parties.
This Agreement supersedes any such alterations made prior to the date of consent to this
Agreement by the participant. All the Terms of this contract will apply to any other agreement
made unless expressly and explicitly made otherwise in such agreement.
M. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unlawful, void, too broad, or for any reason
unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of any such provision shall be deemed
severable from this Agreement and will in no way affect the validity or enforceability of any other
provision.
Legal Disputes
I. In the event of any dispute, claim, question, or disagreement arising from or relating
to this agreement or the breach thereof, and if the dispute cannot be settled through
negotiation within thirty (30) days from the date the participant made 1000 Leagues
Travel aware of such dispute, claim, question, or disagreement (to be reported no
later than 14 days from the day such dispute, claim, question, or disagreement
occurred), the parties agree first to try in good faith to settle the dispute by mediation
administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its Commercial
Mediation Procedures before resorting to arbitration, litigation, or some other dispute
resolution procedure.
II. Any dispute which is not resolved informally within ninety (90) days from the date
the dispute, controversy, or difference was first referred to the AAA, including but not
limited to any claim or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any
alleged breach of this Agreement, shall be finally resolved by arbitration (or
expedited arbitration, if the parties so agree) conducted in accordance with the
Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association or in any state
or federal court in Los Angeles, California. The decision as to whether to adjudicate
the dispute in court or through arbitration shall be made at the sole discretion of 1000
Leagues Travel. The issues and claims in any such arbitration shall be decided in
accordance with California law. In the event arbitration is selected by 1000 Leagues
Travel, the number of arbitrators shall be one (1), any award in such arbitration shall
be final and binding, and judgment on any such award may be entered in any court
having jurisdiction.