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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ART & TREASURES TOURS by Marie Betteley

MOBILITY, FITNESS TO TRAVEL AND HEALTH

Participants must be in good physical and mental health to join and enjoy ART & TREASURES TOURS (ATT), an initiative of Marie E. Betteley, Inc., State of New York and may be expected to walk at a moderate pace for some distance during guided tours, to climb some stairs without handrails, and to stand for extended periods of time. Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limitation those who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, must be accompanied by someone who is fit and able to assist them, and who will be totally responsible for providing all required assistance.

By forwarding payment, the Participant certifies that he/she does not have any physical or other limitations that would create a hazard for him/herself or other participants or would require adjustments to the program for other participants. Many ATT programs involve extensive walking over uneven surfaces, climbing stairs at monuments and other locations not handicapped accessible, and climbing in and out of various conveyances. Any condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at the time of participants’ reservation. Any additional costs incurred by the Participant or ATT incurred due to additional accommodations required for the Participant to partake in a tour will be the sole responsibility of the Participant.

CANCELLATION

All cancellations must be made in writing to ATT and sent to Marie@mariebetteley.com. Cancellation from 30-20 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 25% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 19 to 10 days prior to departure, 50% of the trip cost per person; cancellation from 9 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. We highly recommend participants purchase travel insurance early, as cancellation fees will apply. If, due to unforeseen circumstances, the tour has to be cancelled by the organizers, participants are entitled to a full refund of the price of the tour, exclusive of any fees or other expenses incurred. ATT will not be responsible for any other expenses participants may have incurred. ATT will confirm with registered participants that trip will take place 60 days before scheduled arrival. It is recommended guests refrain from purchasing airline tickets until final confirmation that trip will take place. Every effort will be made to make this confirmation as soon as possible.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Final payment by check, electronic transfer or credit card must be received 90 days prior to departure.

MEDICAL INSURANCE

Participants must have valid medical insurance coverage. Participants should also review their medical insurance coverage to determine what is and is not covered while travelling abroad. Participants authorizes organizers to seek out medical care and be ready to pay any costs of care. Participants hold harmless the organizers if there is injury or death and/or if there are any consequences of medical care.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

ATT highly recommends that participants purchase travel insurance, as the cancellation policy will apply. The Participant hereby acknowledges that ATT has not made any recommendation relative to any particular insurance company. Travelers are free to purchase the insurance of their choice. There is usually a short window of time (7-21 days from the first payment date) when one can purchase travel insurance and still be covered for certain provisions (such as pre-existing conditions). If travel insurance is important to participants, they should not wait to purchase insurance. It is wise to cover participants’ trip investment in case participants have to cancel due to illness or emergency. The cancellation penalties listed will apply.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • A comprehensive educational and cultural program with a ATT and local experts.
  • Venue tours, events as listed in final itineraries.
  • Transfers to and from venues during the tour days.
  • All meals per itinerary
  • Entry fees to all museums, venues, performances and parks per itinerary.
  • Services of guides, speakers and translators per itinerary.
  • Services of experienced tour directors and local guides.
  • Pre-trip information.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

  • Airfare from participants’ location to the starting point of the program, and back at the end of the program.
  • Airport transfers
  • Hotel or other accommodations. Organizers will secure a block of rooms at a hotel for a discounted rate and for a designated period of time.
  • Deviations from the announced itinerary: There shall be no refund should participants decide not to take part in any of the included activities or accommodations, or if participants leave the tour early. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are the responsibility and at the expense of the individual. ATT will be held harmless should participants choose to leave the tour will be at the individual’s own risk.
  • Special food requests should be directed to organizers in advance. Every effort will be made to secure participants special request; however, fulfilment of participants’ requests cannot be guaranteed.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, camera/video fees at monuments, and any add-on events, meals or beverages that are not specified in itinerary. Individualized translators, transport and excursions.
  • Personal travel and medical insurance, which we strongly recommend in case participants need to cancel attending program or to cover medical treatment when participants are abroad. • Expenses caused by factors beyond our control such as rail and plane delays, roadblocks, vehicle malfunctions, political disturbances, taxes, lost luggage, etc.

PROGRAM RATES

Unless otherwise stated, all rates listed on this site or on brochure are quoted as “per person” and do not include international airfare, accommodations or airport transfers. The organizers reserve the right to increase prices to cover increased costs, after prices are posted, to account for revised pricing by third party vendors or exchange rate fluctuations.

PROGRAM CHANGES

Although ATT makes every attempt to offer the itinerary as outlined in program promotional materials, changes of conveyance, accommodation, or schedule may become necessary due to weather, inaccessibility of sites, or other restrictions or limitations. Neither ATT nor its operators shall be held liable for changes to trips or travel arrangements, nor for losses or additional expenses resulting from such modifications. The Participant hereby affirmatively waives any claim or cause of action related to the contingencies contemplated in this paragraph. ATT suggests that participants refrain from making non-refundable travel arrangements until ATT confirms that the program will run as advertised. Neither ATT nor the tour operators accept liability for any airline cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable ticket in connection with a tour. Quoted program prices are based on prices and current rate of exchange at posting. The organizers expressly reserve the right to unilaterally increase prices to account for any increased cost to account for revised pricing by third party vendors or to adjust for exchange rate fluctuations. Participant hereby agrees that any such additional costs will become the Participant’s financial responsibility and shall be payable to ATT upon demand, without the necessity for any further consideration. The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the organizers without notice.

RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE

ATT assumes no responsibility or liability for any act, error, or omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any aircraft, ship, train, bus, or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any subcontractor or other third party, which may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the participants of the program. Any passage ticket issued by a third-party carrier shall remain defined as a contract/license between the Participant and said third-party carrier and, does not, in any way, contractually bind or obligate ATT. ATT, its assigns and/or agents shall not be responsible for any loss, injury, damages, or expenses to persons or property, due to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature, or other such causes in connection with the program. ATT shall not be responsible for transportation or other program delays and changes, nor additional expenses or loss of leisure time associated with such delays. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or well-being of the participants, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary at any time, without notice to the participants, such alterations will be made without penalty to ATT. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the participants. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the participant at all times. ATT reserves the right to accept or decline any person as a participant at any time, or to require any participant to withdraw from The Program at their own expense when such an action is determined by ATT to be in the best interest of the participant’s health and safety, or the general welfare of the other participants. ATT assumes no responsibility for arranging or facilitating purchases of art, antiques jewelry or other items by participants at auction, or from a dealer, or at a market, or any other retailer or sales venue. Participants are solely responsible for arranging and paying for shipping, packing, customs charges and all logistics involved with these transactions. While ATT or its agents is pleased to assist with translations to help participants realize a purchase, it is the participants’ sole responsibility to carry out the necessary steps to complete the transaction.

EXPORT AND IMPORT

Purchases made by participants may be effected by laws of exports from the country in which they are sold and the import restrictions of other countries. Many countries require a declaration of export for property leaving the country and/or an import declaration on property entering into the country. Participants who wish to purchase personal items while on the tour are solely responsible for getting independent legal advice relative to the import/export laws of their particular jurisdiction prior to purchasing said personal items and hereby expressly acknowledge and agree that ATT has not and will not provide any such advice.

AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS

On occasion, ATT obtains from trip participants, photographic or video images of passengers and trip activities. By checking the acceptance box, Participant hereby authorizes ATT, without compensation to use your likeness, including photographic, video recordings and voice recordings, in ATT’s sales, marketing, advertising, publicity and/or training activities.