Reserving Your Travel with Carolina Visionary, LLC dba Noire Escapes

Terms & Conditions

We at Carolina Visionary, LLC dba Noire Escapes ("Travel Advisor") strive to bring you the best travel experience. The following terms and conditions "terms" apply to all travel products and services purchased. Please review these terms in detail as by purchasing any travel product or service you are bound by the terms set forth in this agreement.

DEFINITIONS


"Affinity Group" refers to passenger-lead travel groups.

"Deposit" refers to the amount of money paid to Travel Advisor to reserve a passenger's vacation.

"Final Payment" or "Final Payment Date" refers to the date the vacation must be paid in full.

"Sponsored Group " refers to groups led by Travel Advisor or their representative(s).

"Travel Proposal" refers to the complete travel itinerary, with associated policies, terms & conditions, proposed and agreed to by passenger as per a request for travel services or the itinerary proposed by Travel Advisor for Travel Advisor sponsored travel.

"You", "Your", " Yours", "Passenger" refers to you, the traveler and all people in your traveling party.


PASSENGER AGREEMENT


Travel Advisor will work with you to provide a travel experience that exceeds your expectations. Travel Advisor does not provide the travel services, rather we partner with various tour operators and travel providers to bring that experience to you. As the passenger, you understand that Travel Advisor acts as an intermediary between you, the passenger, and third-party suppliers.

By submitting a deposit or payment, you:

• 1. Formally accept Travel Advisor's Terms & Conditions as stated herein.   
• 2. Give Travel Advisor permission to accept the terms & conditions of the third-party supplier on your behalf. All the terms & conditions applicable to your vacation will be reviewed with you in your travel proposal.
• 3. You agree to abide by the terms & conditions and policies of both the third-party supplier and Travel Advisor.
  

Any violation will constitute a breach and forfeiture of any and all payments.


REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION

Traveling is a great way to take me away from the normalcy of life. We at Travel Advisor strive to make this process as smooth and easy as possible. To do so, there are certain documents you need to ensure a safe and uneventful travel experience. Please see below regarding the documentation needed in order for you to travel. 321 Getaways is not responsible for any travel issues or increased costs due to passengers not having the correct documentation.


DOMESTIC TRAVEL: If you are traveling within the United States or any of its territories, valid state-issued identification is required. This can be a driver's license or state photo identification. This identification should be part of the Real ID program. If it is not, a valid passport would be required. For more information on the Real ID program, please go to the US Department of Homeland Security's website at hp s://www.dh s.gov/real-i d.


INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL & CRUISES: To travel internationally or via a cruise, a passport is required. The passport should not expire six (6) months aer the date of travel and should have at least two (2) blank pages. Children need to have valid passports as well. For more information, please go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov.


Payments, Changes & Cancellation

PAYMENTS: Travel Advisor does not provide refunds. Travel Advisor only accepts payments in United States Dollars. Payments can be made via major debit and credit cards. Accepted cards are: Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express. Alternate forms of payment may be accepted only with the expressed permission of Travel Advisor. If alternate payment forms are required, please contact Travel Advisor at.

DEPOSIT: All deposits and payments are NON-REFUNDABLE. Travel reservations are not confirmed until a deposit is made. Your travel proposal will reflect the amount needed to confirm your vacation. Unless stated otherwise, prices may fluctuate between the time a quote is rendered and when the deposit is furnished.

PAYMENT PLANS: We are pleased to offer, for your convenience, a monthly payment plan for your travel plans. No payment plan is available for reservations made sixty (60) days or less from the date of travel.

FINAL PAYMENT: Reserved travel plans must be paid in full on or before the final payment date. Your travel proposal will state the date your final payment is due. Any reservations not paid in full on or before your final payment date is subject to cancellation, with no notice and no refund of payments made.

LATE PAYMENT: If your travel itinerary is not paid in full by the Final Payment Due, a late fee of $75.00 will automatically be assessed one day aer your final payment date. This fee is non-refundable and non-negotiable.

REINSTATEMENT OF RESERVATIONS:

If your travel reservations have been canceled, and you notify us within 14 calendar days of cancellation that you want to reinstate your reservation, a service reinstatement fee of $50.00 ($200.00 for international tours) will be added to your invoice and must be paid in advance in order to apply for reconfirmation of services. This is above and beyond any fees the travel partner may impose.

There is no guarantee that the same itinerary or use if the same carriers and travel partners will be available after the reservation is canceled. There may also be a price difference charged by the carrier/travel partner. In the case where a reservation is canceled due to non-payment, passenger understands that they will be responsible for the difference in price if they choose to reinstate the reservation. Passenger also understands that the monies paid for the original vacation may not transfer to the reinstated vacation.

RESERVATION CHANGES: Changes to an existing reservation, whatever the cause, will incur a $50.00 charge per reservation plus any additional supplier fees. This includes name changes* and removal of any services such as optional tours and transfers. *Please note that name changes to airline reservations are subject to full cancellation and rebooking.


REINSTATEMENT OF RESERVATIONS:

If your travel reservations have been canceled, and you notify us within 14 calendar days of cancellation that you want to reinstate your reservation, a service reinstatement fee of $50.00 ($200.00 for international tours) will be added to your invoice and must be paid in advance in order to apply for reconfirmation of services. This is above and beyond any fees the travel partner may impose.

There is no guarantee that the same itinerary or use if the same carriers and travel partners will be available after the reservation is canceled. There may also be a price difference charged by the carrier/travel partner. In the case where a reservation is canceled due to non-payment, passenger understands that they will be responsible for the difference in price if they choose to reinstate the reservation. Passenger also understands that the monies paid for the original vacation may not transfer to the reinstated vacation.

Cancellation:

Please note, Travel Advisor does not provide refunds. To cancel your vacation, Travel Advisor charges a non-refundable fee of $100.00. This fee is payable at the me of the cancellation request and the vacaon will not be canceled unl this fee is paid. There is no refund if the vacation is canceled after final payment date. All cancellations must be in writing to info@noireescapes.com.

GROUP TRAVEL

AFFINITY GROUP:

Travel Advisor is proud to provide travel accommodations for you and your group. As Group Leader, there will be a separate Group Leader Agreement that will detail the group's rights and responsibilities. These terms and conditions are incorporated into the Group Leader Agreement and applicable to all passengers in the group. If any of these terms contradict with the terms of the Group Leader Agreement or the group travel itinerary, the terms of the Group Leader Agreement and group travel itinerary will prevail.

SPONSORED GROUP:

Travel Advisor sponsors group vacations. These group vacations may include additional amenities, such as ground transportation or meals. Additional terms may be included in the group travel itinerary.

These terms & conditions are incorporated in the group travel itinerary. If any of these terms contradict with the terms of the group travel itinerary, the terms of the group travel itinerary will prevail.

Meals:

As specified in each itinerary, meals are based on the hotel's or restaurant's buffet or set menu. In general, beverages are not included,unless specifically stated. Although Travel Advisor cannot make guarantees, every effort will be made to honor special dietary requests submitted in writing at least 4 weeks prior to departure at info@noireescapes.com

Accommodations:

Travel Advisor group travel accommodations are generally based upon double-occupancy with two-bed configuration. If other bed configurations are required, this must be stated at the time of reservation. Alternate bed configurations are not guaranteed and are at the discretion of the hotel. Our group reservations are at hotels that rate as 4* or better. Alternate group hotel reservations may need to be made for reasons outside of Travel Advisor's control. If this is the case, Travel Advisor will seek to find alternative accommodations at a similarly rated hotel or higher. There may be an increased cost to change hotel accommodations. Travel Advisor will make our best efforts to not have an increased cost if the hotel changes, but passenger will be responsible for any price difference if Travel Advisor is unable to change the hotel without incurring an additional fee.

Luggage:

All Travel Advisor tours allow one piece of luggage per person, plus carry-on bag. It is understood that the airline may allow passenger to check more than one-piece of luggage. For the sake of the group tour, we can only allow for one piece of luggage. Additional luggage will be subject to a handling charge of $100 per piece. As Travel Advisor will not be responsible for loss or damage to luggage and personal belongings, you MUST report any loss or damage immediately at the time of the incident and obtain a written report from the local authority for submission to your insurance provider.

Ground Transportation:

Travel Advisor may include ground transportation upon arrival and departure from the travel location. Travel Advisor will use its best efforts to secure safe and reliable transportation. If applicable, it is the passenger's responsibility to provide Travel Advisor with information necessary to secure the ground transportation upon arrival to/departure from the vacation location at least four (4) weeks prior to the date of travel. If the passenger is unable to meet the ground transportation provider at the scheduled date/me, regardless of the reason, the passenger is responsible for any and all costs associated with the cancellation/rescheduling of the ground transportation. Ground transportation costs are non-refundable.

Upgrades:

Travel Advisor may offer upgrades to the travel experience. These upgrades may be at an additional cost to the passenger, are not guaranteed and are subject to availability. Sightseeing & Inerary: Travel Advisor's group vacaons have been designed to accommodate solo travelers as well as groups. Some itineraries may have early morning start times for sightseeing in order to complete the touring during daylight hours or avoid afternoon heat in tropical and desert climates. It is your responsibility to arrive on time for all scheduled flights, cruises, and package components. You are not required to attend the prepackaged tours. If you choose not to attend any or all of the tours, there is no refund, partial or otherwise for that tour. Arriving late may be considered a "no-show", in which case you will not be eligible for refund for the unused service(s). We cannot guarantee the number of passengers who will be on any given tour. You may find that you are traveling with a sizeable group or only with your own companions. Services, however, will remain constant no matter the number of tour parcipants. Persons requiring any assistance or who have any form of disability should refer to section "Travelers With Disabilies".

On dates including, but not limited to religious holidays and national celebraons, some monuments and sites may be closed. On these occasions, touring ineraries may be amended to reflect these closures. Occasionally, during holidays and certain periods, and/or due to unforeseen circumstances including weather condions there may be last-minute changes, somemes aer arrival, in affecng the sequence of the tour or locaons visited. Therefore, we reserve the right to adjust the tour sequence. In such cases there will be no cost adjustment. National monuments and tourist sites regularly undergo renovations, which can obscure the monument's view. No tour will be canceled due to renovations, however Travel Advisor will decide based on the conditions whether to amend an itinerary. Travel Advisor itineraries may contain suggesons for activities for your leisure me. These suggestions do not constitute an endorsement of any specific service provider and the decision to participate in any such activities should be made independently and with due consideration.

Group Harmony:

To ensure the desired group synergy, Travel Advisor reserves the right to accept, reject or expel any individual who is deemed disruptive or incompatible with the interests of the group, including, but not limited to, individuals who are intoxicated and/or under the influence of drugs, the, fighting, not following the rules and laws of the vacation location, hotel/resort, etc. Expenses, including cancellation fees and/or costs for alternate travel plans or to return home, is the sole responsibility of the passenger and their traveling companions. All unused services are non-refundable.

POLICIES OF COMMON CARRIERS

GENERAL POLICIES:

TSA regulations require that passenger information entered into common carrier reservation systems match the passenger's information as listed on their passport or other government-issued ID. Passengers are responsible to provide Travel Advisor with the correct spelling and listing of their name as it appears on their passport (or other government-issued I.D.), as well as date of birth, gender, address, phone number, and email for all passengers traveling together.

Passengers are responsible for ensuring that the identifying information listed on their invoice and travel documents are correct. Travel Advisor will not be responsible for passengers who incur fees or are denied travel due to inaccurate information.

AIRLINES:

Airline schedules and flights are subject to change without notice. Travel Advisor is not responsible for penalties incurred for tickets, international or domestic, due to schedule and/or flight changes or missed flights.

In the case that Travel Advisor purchases airline tickets on your behalf, Travel Advisor will follow the policies of the airlines, which may change at any me.

Most airline tickets require immediate and full payment of the airfare upon booking. Any replacement air arrangements and airfare will be the sole responsibility of the passenger.

Airline Seat & Class Assignments:

The airlines bear sole responsibility and authority of assigning seats and class of service. Travel Advisor will put forth best efforts to select the passenger's desired seat in the passenger's desired class. Travel Advisor is not responsible for seat assignment or class changes made by the airlines.

Airline Frequent Flier Programs:

Passenger is responsible for contacting their airline directly regarding mileage eligibility and accrutial. As a courtesy, Travel Advisor will provide frequent flier information to the airline. Travel Advisor is not responsible for eligibility and administration of airline frequent flyer programs. Not all air reservations are eligible to accrue frequent flier miles or frequent flier benefits. Please check with the appropriate air carrier regarding their program rules and eligibility.

Known Traveler Programs:

Passenger is responsible for adding TSA Precheck or Global Entry to their air reservation. If provided at time of reservation, Travel Advisor will put forth our best efforts to add such informaon to the passenger's air reservation. It is the responsibility of the passenger to confirm that this informaon is added to their reservation. Travel Advisor does not administer either of these programs or determine eligibility of these programs. Travel Advisor will not be responsible if passenger is denied use of these programs.

Airline Name Changes:

Any name change including minor spelling correcons may require airline reservaons to be canceled and rebooked. Reservaons are subject to current availability and pricing at the me of rebooking. Once airline tickets are issued, subsequent name correcons will be subject to an airline rebooking fee which may be as much as the full value of the airline ticket plus a $50.00 revision fee per change.

Travel Advisor will not be held responsible for the denial of services by a carrier due to any name discrepancy. Name changes must be advised in writing at info@noireescapes.com

Airline Schedule Changes:

In the event of an airline schedule change, Travel Advisor will make every effort to inform passengers of the schedule change and new flight schedule prior to departure. Travel Advisor is not responsible for schedule changes including, when applicable, changes in routing and/or the number of stops in the itinerary. Travel Advisor is unable to provide compensation for schedule changes, seat assignment modifications, or cancellations implemented by an airline.

In the event of any change in flight inerary made directly between passengers and their airline, it is the passengers' responsibility to advise Travel Advisor of amended flight details in wring at info@noireescapes.com

Travel Advisor is not responsible for land services, including arrival and/or departure transfers, if flights are changed without its knowledge.

Luggage (Airlines):

Each airline has different rules regarding checked and carry-on luggage, including size, weight and charges for said luggage. It is the passenger's responsibility to know and abide by the airline's luggage rules and regulations. Travel Advisor is not responsible for any luggage fees or lost or damaged luggage.

CRUISES:

Cruise itineraries, cruise cabins and ships are subject to change without notice. Travel Advisor takes no responsibility for ship substutions, cabin changes or itinerary changes imposed by a cruise line and is not responsible for any losses you may incur including the issuance and/or cancellation of airline tickets or visa fees.

RAIL:

Once full payment is received, rail tickets will be issued and are subject to the refund and cancellation policies of the rail carrier. Once issued, rail ckets are valid for the dates and mes specified. Changes and exchanges may be subject to local charges, fees, and fare increases. Travel Advisor does not control seat assignments which are entirely at the discretion of the rail companies.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:

All rooms requested will be based upon passenger specifications at the me the travel itinerary is confirmed. Please understand although we will make a bed type request on your behalf, bed types are subject to availability. Room selection in all cases is strictly at the discretion of the hotel's management on a run-of-house basis.

Hotel check-in and check-out mes will be listed on the final travel itinerary. It is passenger's responsibility to confirm hotel check-in/check-out mes. All hotel rates are based on Travel Advisor's agreements with its suppliers and are not negotiable.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION:

Passengers may request ground transportation be included with their travel package for an additional cost. Transfers can be provided either via a car, minibus, or motor coach, depending on the number of passengers traveling and by passenger request. Ground transportaon generally waits up to one (1) hour after plane arrival or departure from accommodations.

This is a general rule and it is passenger's responsibility to review their travel documents to confirm the rules of the transportation company. If passenger does not meet the ground transportation within the timeframe, the transportation may be cancelled with no refund. Transfer costs are non-refundable and any addional expenses will be passenger's responsibility.

HEALTH & SAFETY

MEDICAL SERVICES:

There may be times where passengers may need medical attention. Should medical attention be required, local services will be contacted. Resulting charges will be the responsibility of the passenger. Travel Advisor are not responsible for the services provided. It is highly recommended that the passenger secure travel insurance in case there is an unforeseen need for medical attention.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:

Check with your healthcare provider for up-to-date requirements and if you are fit to travel. You may also check the Centers for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov) and/or the World Health Organization (hp://www.who.int/en/) for their recommendaons. Required inoculations, if any, must be recorded by clients' health practitioner on a valid vaccination cerficate which the client must carry for proof of inoculation where required. Individuals with heart disease, chronic illness, physical handicap, advanced pregnancy, or mental illness should not participate in these rigorous travel programs. Any person who arrives to the destination ill with apparent fever or becomes ill during the tour, will be removed from the group and directed to a local medical facility for diagnosis.

Only upon clearance by an accredited medical facility will that individual be allowed to resume group travel. All costs associated with medical treatment and related expenses such as additional hotel nights or transportation not included in the original itinerary, will necessarily be borne by the passenger. Please note that some countries may require aircraft cabin insecticide treatment for in-bound foreign flights. A list of such countries is available at: hp://www.dot.goy/.../ayi.../aircra-disinsecon-requirements.\

TRAVELERS WITH DISABILITIES:

We at Travel Advisor want all of our clients to enjoy their travel itinerary and excursions. We also understand that not everyone may have the same capabilities as others. If you or anyone in your party requires any form of assistance, including but not limited to, physical assistance, sight or hearing impairments, you are required to notify Travel Advisor prior to reserving travel.

We will review with you the inerary and physical requirements of the vacaon to ensure we can work with your disabilies. If it is decided that the tour/vacation works for you and addional services are needed, you must be accompanied by an individual responsible for providing those services.

Tour managers, guides, drivers or other tour, hotel, ship personnel are not able to provide such assistance. In order to parcipate in escorted tours, passengers must be able to understand and follow instructions given by the Tour Director at all mes, both for the successful operation of the tour as well as for everyone's safety.

The travel inerary is subject to change prior to or during the vacation for various reasons outside of Travel Advisor's control. If this occurs, the vacation may not be best suited for you. You agree and hold Travel Advisor harmless if this occurs and you are unable to fully parcipate in the tours/vacation .

No refunds, paral or otherwise, will be provided in the case of an unscheduled itinerary change. Travel Advisor reserves the right to reject parcipation or remove any individual from a tour/vacation if notification of any disabilies was not previously provided and/or when, in our sole judgment, continued parcipation would significantly hinder the services to be provided to all guests.

Expenses, including cancellation fees and/or costs for alternate travel plans or to return home, will be the sole responsibility of the passenger. Escorted tours are fast-paced, oen requiring lengthy walks over uneven terrain. Some activities may have weight limits . In the interests of group harmony, clients should be able to maintain the pace of the tour. Clients with special needs may be beer served independently. Travel Advisor can suggest touring options based upon specific requirements.

WHEELCHAIRS & WALKERS:

Travel within the US: Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilies Act (the ADA), Travel Advisor will use our best efforts to accommodate travelers with disabilies to the extent possible and consistent with the specific tour itinerary. Nevertheless, you may find that a certain tour features may not be accessible to the extent that a wheelchair, scooter, or other special equipment to parcipate are required. We cannot provide individual assistance to travelers with wheelchairs or other mobility devices. We regret that some itineraries cannot accommodate wheelchairs or motorized scooters. Travel Advisor will endeavor to accommodate special access needs, but does not guarantee that it will be able to do so in all cases.

International Travel:

Hotels, sea and river cruises outside of the United States are not required to comply with ADA requirements and therefore may not have ramps, wide entryways or elevators to accommodate disabled passengers or devices such as wheelchairs, walkers or motorized scooters. Due to physical constraints and space limitations, wheelchairs, walkers and motorized scooters may not be taken aboard motor coaches and river cruises. Travel Advisor will endeavor to accommodate special access needs, but does not guarantee that it will be able to do so in all cases.

SERVICE ANIMALS:

Passengers on USA escorted tours who require a service animal because of a disability must contact Travel Advisor prior to booking a tour. Service animals cannot be accommodated at international locations.

RELEASE FROM LIABILITY :

Travel Advisor, its shareholders, directors, officers, employees and affiliates, (collecvely "Travel Advisor") does not own or operate any entry which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip including, for example, ownership or control over hotels or other lodging facilies, airline, vessel, bus, van or other transportation companies, local ground operators, providers or organizers of oponal excursions or equipment used thereon, food service or entertainment providers, etc. All such persons and enes are independent contractors. As a result, Travel Advisor is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such person or enty, or of any other third party.

Without limitation, Travel Advisor 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 resulng from, but not limited to, acts of God, acts of government, items listed in the force majeure clause, acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, or the threat thereof, overbooking or downgrading of accommodations, structural or other defective conditions in hotels or other lodging facilities, mechanical or other failure of airplanes or other means of transportation or for any failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart timely or safely, dangers associated with or bites from animals, pests or insects, marine life or vegetation of any sort, dangers incident to recreational activities such as swimming, kayaking, sailing, canoeing, hiking, walking, bicycling, etc., sanitation problems, food poisoning, lack of access to or quality of medical care, difficulty in evacuation in case of a medical or other emergency, illness, epidemics or the threat thereof or for any other cause beyond the direct control of Travel Advisor.

In addition, I release Travel Advisor from its own negligence and assume all risk thereof.

FORCE MAJEURE:

There may be times when either party are unable to perform, or complete performance, under the travel contract for reasons out of each other's control. These are called force majeure events and if occurs, make performing under the contract inadvisable, commercially impracticable, illegal, or impossible. Events that may trigger this provision include, but are not limited to, acts of God, acts of government, acts of war or civil unrest, insurrection or revolts, military acon, strikes of other labor activies, criminal or terrorist acvies of any kind, or the threat thereof, pandemics, epidemics, illnesses or health condions prevalent in the area of travel, earthquakes, hurricanes, lightning and explosions, unexpected legislation, or any other event outside the reasonable control of either party.

In the event that a force majeure event occurs, the pares will look to and follow the cancellaon policies of the suppliers and what is stated in the travel proposal and these terms & condions. Any changes to those policies are at the sole discreon of the supplier (if applicable) and Travel Advisor. Passenger will be informed of their opons if a force majeure event occurs.

TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Working with Travel Advisor to purchase your vacation is an investment. Protect your investment by securing travel insurance. Travel insurance can assist with reimbursing you for the cost of your vacation due to events out of your control, such as illness or death of you or a close family member. It can also assist if you become ill while traveling. Travel Advisor is not responsible for any costs associated with the risks of traveling or having to cancel your vacation for reasons outside of your control.
Travel insurance is not a requirement but is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK::

Passenger is aware that the travel inerary may involve hazardous acvies, with a risk of illness, injury or death which may be caused by forces of nature, animals, insects or flora, the negligence of Travel Advisor, or other persons and companies known or unknown, or of willful or criminal conduct of third parties. Passenger is aware that weather condions may not be desirable, severe, adverse and/or unpleasant. Passenger is also aware that medical services or facilies may not be readily available or accessible during some or all of the me during which I am parcipating on the vacation.

In order to partake of the enjoyment and excitement of this vacation, passenger affirms that I am willing to accept the risks and uncertainty involved as being an integral part of my vacation. Passenger hereby accepts and assumes full responsibility for any and all risks of illness, injury or death and of the negligence of Travel Advisor and agree to hold harmless and release Travel Advisor from claims of third-party negligence.

Passenger understands the physical requirements of the acvity(ies) in which I will be parcipating, and I currently have no known physical, medical or mental condion which would impair my ability to participate in this vacation and I am willing to assume all risks that may be created, directly or indirectly, by any such condition.

Passenger hereby authorizes Travel Advisor or my local ground handler or others to arrange for any emergency medical treatment and hospitalization as may be necessary for me because of parcipation in this activity without my further consent.

BINDING ARBITRATION:

Passenger agrees that any dispute concerning, relating or referring to this Agreement, the brochure or any other literature concerning my trip, or the trip itself, shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitraon Act, 9 U.S.C. §§1-16, either according to the then exisng Commercial Rules of the American Arbitraon Associaon (AAA) or pursuant to the Comprehensive Arbitraon Rules & Procedures of the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. (JAMS). Such proceedings will be governed by substanve (but not procedural) Maryland law and will take place in Randallstown, MD. able to do so in all cases.

The arbitrator and not any federal, state, or local court or agency shall have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute relang to the interpretaon, applicability, enforceability, conscionability, or formaon of this contract, including but not limited to any claim that all or any part of this contract is void or voidable.

Please understand that by agreeing to these terms and condions, you (and we) are waiving our right to a trial by jury. Any recovery by you will be limited to actual damages. You agree that punive and consequenal damages, as well as aorney's fees are not recoverable.

VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION:

Passenger acknowledges that I have voluntarily chosen to participate on the vacation illustrated in the travel proposal and that I have read the description of the vacation, together with all information contained on the itinerary.

I am voluntarily parcipating in this vacation with knowledge of the hazards involved.

PHOTOGRAPHIC RELEASE:

Travel Advisor may take photographs or video that are posted on Travel Advisor's website and social media pages. By virtue of attending an Travel Advisor sponsored vacation, you are granting Travel Advisor permission to post your photo and likeness in any and all promotional and commercial materials and on the Internet without payment of any compensation to you. If you do not wish to be included in Travel Advisor's photos or videos, please advise Travel Advisor at least four (4) weeks prior to attending the vacation.

In the case where you share photos with the Travel Advisor's page on social media or otherwise, you grant Travel Advisor permission to reproduce, use and share these photos on social media, on Travel Advisor's website, or in other promoonal materials.

USE OF WEB SITE:

The Travel Advisor website hps://www.noireescapes.com/ is offered to you, the passenger, condioned on your acceptance without modification of the terms, condions, and notices contained herein. Your use of the website constitutes your agreement to all such terms, conditions, and notices.

Liability Disclaimer:

The informaon, products, and services published on the Travel Advisor web site may include inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information which appears there. The content of this site is not guaranteed to be complete, accurate, or available and may be changed at any me without notice. Travel Advisor may make improvements or changes on the web site at any me. In no event shall Travel Advisor be liable for any direct, indirect, punive, incidental, special, or consequenal damages arising out of, or in any way connected with, the use of this web site, or for any information, products, and services obtained through this web site, or otherwise arising out of the use of this web site.

Links to Other Web Sites:

The Travel Advisor website may contain hyperlinks to web sites operated by pares other than Travel Advisor. Such hyperlinks are provided for your reference only. Travel Advisor does not control such Web sites and is not responsible for their content.

KNOWING AND VOLUNTARY EXECUTION:

Passenger agrees that I have carefully read these Terms and Conditions and the vacation itinerary, and fully understand its contents, including cancellation policies and penalties.

I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract between myself and Travel Advisor and agree of my own free will.

By submitting a deposit, I agree to these Terms & Condions and Travel Advisor's Release from Liability, Assumption of Risk and Binding Arbitration Clause for myself, each member of my traveling party and any minor children accompanying me.