This agreement is between Vino Venue and Connect With Wine LLC (the "Providers") and the undersigned ("Participant").
Activities, Tours, Excursions, Meals
In the event any tasting, tour, meal or experience listed in this itinerary should change due to matters beyond the Providers’ control, it will be replaced with a similar quality experience to the best of Providers’ ability. Note that the actual days and times of the experiences may be adjusted depending on weather and winery schedules.
Participant may opt to be excluded from any activity. Please communicate directly with your tour guide.
Minimum Head Count
A minimum of 14 travelers are required for the price quoted.
Payment & Refunds
Any major credit card is accepted. Payment of $1,000 per person is due along with the signed Terms & Conditions and Participant Agreement to secure the Participant's position.
90 days before the trip commencement date the balance of the trip cost will be due.
Up to 180 days before the trip commencement date, Participant may cancel for any reason. All monies paid less a $300 administration fee will be refunded.
If Participant chooses to cancel between 180 days and 91 days before the trip commencement date, full refunds will be issued, less any non-recoverable monetary commitments the Providers have made, plus the $300 administration fee.
Cancellations within 90 days will be accepted and refunds offered, less any irrecoverable monetary commitments the Providers have made, and an administration fee of $1,000 per person.
All cancellations must be confirmed in writing to lelia@vinovenue.com and lelia@hungryfortraveltours.com.
If for any reason the Providers cancel the trip, 100% of the payment will be returned.
In the event that the exchange rate, transportation or accommodation prices increase at the time the Providers secure vendors for transportation and accommodations, the Providers will require the Participant to bear the increase which will not surpass 10% of the entire trip cost.
Any requested adjustments due to issues on the trip should be taken up directly with the tour guide while on the trip.
Insurance
Participant is strongly encouraged to purchase travel insurance.
Certification of Health
Participant certifies that he/she does not have any condition or disability that would create a hazard or hardship for other travelers participating in the program, and the Participant understands that health care standards, facilities and services in countries outside the U.S. may be different or inadequate for treatment of certain health conditions. Providers make no representations or warranties regarding special accommodations or handicap accessibility on any program. Providers reserve the right to decline participation by any Participant whose health or actions in Providers’ sole judgment impedes the operation of a trip or the welfare or enjoyment of fellow travelers. It is the sole responsibility of the Participant to manage his/her allergies, medical and dietary needs or restrictions. Daily itinerary can include walking 1-3 miles and multiple flights of stairs. Wine cellars may not be conducive to those with asthma or allergies.
Should Participant contract a transmissible infectious disease while on tour, or be subject to short-notice quarantine abroad, neither Providers nor their affiliates are responsible. The cost and responsibility of testing, proof of vaccination, etc. by airlines, museums, restaurants and other attractions will be borne by the Participant. Participant is traveling at Participant's own risk and must take all necessary personal precautions.
Luggage
Participant should pack so that he/she can physically transport his/her own luggage.
Foreign Living Standards
Foreign countries’ standards of living are different from the U.S. Participant should expect small hotel rooms, bathrooms and showers. Tubs may be utilized instead of showers. Air conditioning is not always offered. Ice is not supplied at most hotels or accommodations.
Transfers
Where transfers are included, there is one scheduled group transfer for arrival and departure at a designated time and place. It is the responsibility of the Participant to be at the transfer point at the designated time. Private transfers can be arranged for an additional fee. Please be advised that if you are arriving and/or departing on the dates of the program, a late arrival or very early departure may necessitate a special transfer at an additional fee. Neither Providers nor its suppliers are responsible for late arrivals due to flight delays or any other reason.
Travel Documents
It is the responsibility of the Participant to obtain and carry all relevant travel documents including a valid passport, visa(s), and any other documents required by applicable government regulations. Non-US residents may require special travel documents. Check with your local embassy or consulate.
Responsibility
Providers do not own or operate any of the suppliers of services or accommodations for your trip. Providers are not responsible for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such supplier or of any third party over whom Providers has no control. The Providers and their representatives act only in the capacity as a guide in relation to all air/land transportation, lodging, sightseeing, tours that provide services included in the specified tour. The Participant agrees that the Providers and its representatives shall not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity, liability or expense to person or property due to any act of default of hotel, air/land transportation carrier, restaurant supplier or other contractor rendering or providing services. The Providers and its representatives shall not be responsible for any expense or liability resulting from labor disputes, war, acts of terrorism, government restraints, weather conditions, sickness, pandemics, pilferage or any other cause beyond the Providers’ control. The Providers and their representatives reserve the right to accept or refuse any person as a participant of any tour or to cancel any program of a tour if circumstances so demand. The Providers and its representatives reserve the right to cancel any tour prior to departure for any reason (including insufficient number of participants) or to change itineraries and/or substitute services or hotels of equal quality without prior notification.
Release and Acknowledgment of Risk, Waiver and Release of Liability
In consideration of the Providers furnishing services to enable me to participate in its program, I agree as follows:
I fully understand and acknowledge the Terms and Conditions as set forth in this document.
I fully understand and acknowledge that culinary and travel activities have (a) inherent risks, dangers and hazards, (b) my participation in such activities may result in injury or illness, and (c) by my participation in these activities, I hereby assume all risks and dangers and all responsibility for any losses and/or damages, whether caused in whole or in part by the negligence of myself or others.
I, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives and my heirs hereby voluntarily release, waive, discharge, hold harmless, defend and indemnify the Providers, and its agents, representatives, owners and employees from any and all claims, actions or losses for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services or otherwise which may arise out of the trip and my participation in the Providers’ activities. Participant further agrees that he/she will indemnify and hold the Providers harmless in respect of any claims arising in connection with same.
I understand that the Providers reserves the right to take photographic or film records of any of its programs, and hereby agree that the Providers may use any such photographic or film records for promotional and/or commercial purposes without any remuneration to the Participant. The Participant agrees to assign all right, title and interest he/she may have in or to any media in which their name, image or likeness issued by the Providers.
This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the state of Georgia, USA. Participant hereby submits himself/herself to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and superior courts of DeKalb and Gwinnett County, Georgia for any disputes arising out of this Agreement.
I, the undersigned, have read, understand, and agree to foregoing.