Terms and Conditions
In order to secure a particular
safari we must be in receipt of the proper deposit
Amount of deposit will vary depending on the outfitter you
are booked with
Full amount of deposit will be refunded if the particular
trip you have booked or dates you desire are no longer
available upon receipt of your deposit
In case of cancellation, refund of outfitter will apply less
15% service fee (maximum $500.00)
All prices are quoted in US
dollars and are subject to current exchange rates
Prices are subject to change without notice, please contact
us for current information
While Farren Safaris has made a diligent effort to obtain
reliable information concerning the guides, tour operators
and outfitters described herein it does not guarantee that
the information is accurate
Farren Safaris (hereafter "The Company" ) acts as a booking
agent for hotels, airlines, air charters, bus companies,
ground transportation, boat purveyors or owners, and other
independent contractors providing accommodations,
transportation, and/or other services abroad. Each of these
companies is an independent business with its own management
and is not subject to the control of the Company. Any
agreement resulting from the acceptance of an order is
deemed to be an agreement between the relevant business
partner and the Customer.
The Company does not own or
operate any entity which will provide goods or services for
your trip including, but not limited to, lodging facilities,
airline or other transportation companies, guides or guide
services, local ground or safari operators, or food service
providers. All bookings like those described above are
accepted by the Company as agent for independent overseas
ground operators. The transportation, accommodations and
other services provided by the ground operators are offered
subject to the terms and conditions contained in the
tickets, exchange orders or vouchers issued by them and/or
their suppliers.
Because the Company does not have the right to control the
operations of the independent operators and their suppliers,
IT CANNOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY< PROPERTY DAMAGE
OR ECONOMIC LOSSES which may arise out of these services.
Farren Safaris, its employees,
shareholders, agents, and assigns is not liable for any
negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such
person, or of any other third party.
Our staff of consultants spend many long hours and log
thousands of miles each year in order to offer our clients
what we believe to be the world's finest tour operators,
guides and outfitters. The Company can not, however,
guarantee the quality of such operators, guides and
outfitters. Any purchase of goods or services which the
Customer makes while on the trip are solely at Customer's
risk, including, without limitation, such problems as
defects, failure to ship or damage to goods while in
shipment, whether or not the purchase was made from a vendor
recommended by a guide, other person rendering trip services
or any third party. The Company make no guarantee as to the
success, quality or quantity of fish or game that may
result.
Changes in itinerary may be made
at the discretion of The Company or your local ground
operator. Customer shall be responsible for the cost of
accommodations and associated transportation caused by bad
weather, flight schedules, overbooking or cancellations or
other events beyond the control of the Company. In case of
any appreciable variation in its cost, the Company reserves
the right to adjust its rates.
AIR TRANSPORTATION
If, for any reason beyond the control of Company, scheduled
flights or air fares are changed, any increase in air fare
will be collected from the Customer, and any decrease in
fare will be refunded. The airline tickets issued by the
airlines concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole
contract between these airlines and the Customer and/or tour
members of any of these tours.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
A deposit of up to 20% is required to confirm a booking,
depending on the program selected. The final payment is due
days before your departure date by check or credit card. If
Customer's reservation is made within 60 days of departure,
the entire cost of the trip must be paid on confirmation by
wire transfer, certified or cashier's check only. If full
payment is not received 90 days prior to departure, the
Company reserves the right to cancel all arrangements
without refund of any deposits received. A non-refundable
deposit of per person is required on air reservations.
Airfares are not guaranteed until paid in full and ticketed.
CANCELLATION
If the Customer cancels his/her trip, the deposit and all
payment will be refunded, less a cancellation fee. If
written notice of cancellation is received by the Company in
hand more than 120 days prior to departure, the cancellation
fee per person trip is $250.00 or 5% of trip cost, whichever
is greater; 89-75 days, $1,000.00 or 20% of the trip cost,
whichever is greater; 75-45 days, 50% of trip cost; 44-31
days, 80% of trip cost; within 30 days 100% of trip cost.
Trip "no-shows" will receive no refund. No partial refunds
or credits will be given for unused services. Trip
cancellation and interruption insurance are recommended.
The Company and local operators of tours and/or supplies of
services and other cooperating agencies reserve the right to
remove anyone from an adventure without refund who acts in a
manner which is unsafe for him/herself or inconsiderate or
unsafe to fellow travelers, and/or who ignores the requests
of his or her guide(s) to act in a safe and considerate
manner.
NO REFUNDS
No refunds are given for lost travel time or substitution of
facilities; for itineraries amended after departrue; for
circumstances arising beyond the Company's control which
necessitate alternative arrangements; if Customer does not
appear for any accommodation, service, sightseeing or trip
segment without notifying the Company; or if Customer leaves
the adventures after it has begun, or misses any scheduled
activities, meals or accommodations.
RISKS
The Company draw's Customer's attention to the fact that
there are certain inherent risks involved in participating
in the type of trips booked by the Company. The Company will
require Customer to sign a Release to acknowledge this
warning and also to release and hold harmless the Company
from any damages that may result.
It is Customer's sole responsibility to seek all appropriate
medical advice prior to departure as to whether or not
Customer is fit enough to undertake the trip booked. The
Company shall not be liable for illness, injury or death
sustained which is not due to the gross negligence of the
Company, it's officers, employees or authorized
representatives whomsoever.
Without limitation, the Company is not responsible for any
injury, loss, or damage to person or property, death, delay,
or inconvenience in connection with the provision of any
goods or services occasioned by or resulting from but not
limited to, acts of God or force majeure, acts of war or
civil unrest, insurrection of revolt, strikes or other labor
activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind,
overbooking of accommodations, mechanical or other failure
of airplanes or other means of transportation or for any
failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart
timely, attacks or other actions of wild or domestic
animals, disease, illness, epidemic, sanitation problems,
lack of medical care and/or access to same, or for any other
cause beyond the direct control of The Company.
FORCE MAJEURE
"Force Majeure" means, in relation to the Company, any
circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the Company
including, but without limitation, acts of God, explosion,
flood, tempest, fire or accident, war or threat of war,
terrorism, sabotage, insurrection, civil disturbance or
requisition, sickness, quarantine, government intervention,
weather conditions or other unexpected occurrences.
The Company shall not be deemed to be in breach of these
terms and conditions or otherwise be liable to Customer, by
reason of delay in performance, or by non-performance, of
any of its obligations hereunder to the extent that any such
delay or non-performance is due to any Force Majeure.
If the Company is affected by Force Majeure it shall be
entitled to, and may in its sole and absolute discretion,
vary or cancel any itinerary or arrangement in relation to
the trip. Payment of any refund by the Company to Customer
as a result of the non-performance of any of the Company's
obligations hereunder shall remain in its sole and absolute
discretion although the Company shall use its reasonable
endeavors to reimburse Customer where possible. However, the
Company shall be entitled to deduct from any refund
recoverable the reasonable actual and potential costs to the
Company of the Force Majeure.
Regarding civil unrest, once the Company has investigated
the prevailing situation as it deems fit, it shall remain in
the Company's sole and absolute discretion whether to
proceed with the trip. Customer may in such circumstances
cancel the trip. However, if , after having made all
reasonable and proper inquiries, the Company is of the
opinion that the trip may proceed, no refund will be payable
to Customer and the cancellation provisions detailed above
shall apply.
INSURANCE
The Company strongly recommends that Customer obtain the
following types of insurance which are commercially
available: Accidental death and disability, Emergency
medical evacuation, Trip cancellation, Major Medical and
Loss of personal effects.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS AND
VACCINATIONS
It is Customer's responsibility to ensure that passports,
visas, travel permits, health certificates, inoculations,
international driving license, or other documentation
required for the trip are obtained and are in order. It is
Customer's responsibility to pay any additional cost
incurred as a result of any failure by Customer to comply
with such requirements.
GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTES
This Agreement shall be deemed to have been made and entered
into in the State of Main, and all rights and obligations of
the parties hereto shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws thereof. Customer hereby consents
to and submits the the jurisdiction of the federal and state
courts of the State of Maine in the judicial district
encompassing Bangor, Maine, and further waive the right to
commence any action against Company except in said courts.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These terms and conditions govern the relationship between
the Company and the Customer, to the total exclusion of any
other terms and conditions. No alteration to the terms and
conditions may be made by any of the Company's employees,
authorized representatives or agents, unless in writing by
an authorized officer of the Company. All decisions and
matters subject to the Company's discretion shall be made by
an authorized officer of the Company.
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