TERMS AND CONDITION
1. General Information and Abbrevation Definitions
Terms and conditions may be referred "TOC" on this website. To access and use of the services of Nomad Explorers Society (aka "NES") and our website is subject to acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. By accessing, using or obtaining any content, products, or services through the website, you, the purchaser and/or traveler ("Member," "guests," “customer,” and “passenger,” “you/your,” and "Traveler") agree to be bound by these terms. A trip with the NES is named a "Journey," and will be referred to as "Journey" or "trip" on this website and TOC (Please read the terms and conditions as well as the Nomad Explorers Society Standards thoroughly before using this website or booking a Journey) These TOC govern the relationship between NES and you, the member and your guests. These terms restrict your rights and remedies and provide protection to NES. These also include disclaimers and liability exclusions. If you do not agree or do not accept these Terms and Conditions, you can choose to not use this website or NES services. So, if anything is in these Terms and Conditions, including liability exclusions, that you disagree with, are not willing to be bound by, or if something is missing from these Terms and co0ndtions, no alterations to these terms and conditions may be made unless in writing by an authorized officer of NES. These terms and conditions apply to all travelers for any Journey taken by members and their guests. These conditions are non-negotiable and should be read by each traveler before each Journey.
2a. Use of NES website and Information on Travel Bookings
You warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and possess the legal authority to enter into this agreement and to make travel bookings with NES by any means, including our Website in accordance with all TOC herein. You agree to be financially responsible for all of your travel bookings.
Separate supplier terms and conditions will apply to your reservation and purchase of travel-related goods and services. You agree to abide by the TOCs of purchase imposed by NES and any supplier with whom you elect to deal with, including, but not limited to, payment of all amounts when due and compliance with the supplier’s rules and restrictions regarding availability and use of fares, products, or services. You understand that any violation of any such supplier’s conditions of purchase may result in cancellation of your reservation(s) or purchase, in your being denied access to any flights, hotels, transport, or services, and result your forfeiting any monies paid for such reservation(s) or purchase. You shall be completely responsible for all charges, fees, duties, taxes, and assessments arising out of your travel bookings through access provided by NES. And as is NES remains as a private travel society and not a travel agent, in so that means that NES is not responsible for the mishaps in journeys, but will take the responsibility to accommodate you to the best of their ability to provide substitutes or available refunds when possible
2b. Limitations of Responsibility and Disclosure
NES acts solely as a private travel society and uses disclosed principal supplier hotels, airlines, air charters, bus companies, ground transportation, boat purveyors or owners, and other independent contractors providing accommodations, transportation, and/or other services (“supplier(s)”), and is not the source or provider of the travel services. Each of these supplier companies is an independent entity with its own management, and is not subject to the control of NES. Customer is advised that the suppliers whose names appear in travel documentation held by the Host, are those actually responsible for providing the travel services purchased, and consents to the use of those suppliers, and understands and agrees each supplier’s Terms and Conditions are contained in printed form and are set forth on their respective Web sites, which govern the transactions, and can be accessed at the request of the Traveler. All bookings are accepted by NES as private society for the travel suppliers on your itinerary. The transportation, accommodations and other services provided by the identified sea, ground, and air operator suppliers offered are subject to the terms and conditions contained in the tickets, exchange orders or vouchers issued by them and/or their suppliers, including Terms and Conditions on their respective Web sites. Because NES acts as private society for disclosed principal suppliers, and does not have the right to control the operations of such independent operators and suppliers, you agree NES is not liable for any personal injury or property damage, which may arise out of these services. NES hereby disclaims any liability whether based on contract, tort, strict liability or otherwise, including without limitation liability for any direct, punitive, special consequential, incidental or indirect damages, in connection with the goods or services provided by any principal supplier booking through NES or through this web site, including without limitation liability for any act, error, omission, injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be incurred through the fault, negligence, wilful acts, omissions or otherwise of such supplier, or of any supplier or their respective employees, agents, servants, or representatives, including, without limitation, their failure to deliver or their partial or inadequate delivery of services, prices increases, and other matters outside of NES control, and you hereby exonerate NES from any liability with respect to the same.
2c. Weather Conditions and Liability
Weather conditions, including but not limited to the presence or absence of snow, sunshine, and rainfall are not guaranteed to occur or not occur, and are clearly outside of NES control. Volcanic eruptions, ash clouds, and wind may be characterized as an adverse weather condition or a natural disaster by suppliers and your travel insurance company, which is beyond the control of NES. NES reserves the right to cancel any itinerary or any part of it, to make such alterations in the itinerary as it deems necessary, and to refuse to accept or to retain as a member of any tour any person at any time. NES shall not assume any responsibility for any air and/or ground schedule changes. NES has solely received commission and fees for travel transactions and Customer agrees and understands that any recovery from NES will be limited to the commission and fees paid by Customer actually received by NES if applicable.
2d. Force Majeure
“Force Majeure” means, in relation to NES, any circumstances beyond the reasonable control of NES, (including, but without limitation, acts of God, explosion, flood, tempest, forceful wind, fire or accident, war or threat of war declared or undeclared, acts of terrorism, sabotage, insurrection, riots, strikes, civil disturbance, requisition, sickness, quarantine, government intervention, weather conditions, defects in machinery and vehicles, delay, wildlife, or other untoward occurrences). NES shall not be deemed to be in breach of these terms and conditions or otherwise be liable to you, 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 NES, and/or any of its travel suppliers, are affected by Force Majeure, they shall be entitled to, and may in their sole and absolute discretion, vary or cancel any itinerary or arrangement in relation to the trip. Payment of any refund by NES to you as a result of the non-performance of any obligations hereunder shall remain in its sole and absolute discretion, although NES shall use its reasonable efforts to reimburse you where possible. However, NES shall be entitled to deduct from any refund recoverable the reasonable actual and potential costs to NES of the Force Majeure and applicable cancellation fees. Regarding civil unrest, once NES has investigated the prevailing situation, as it deems fit, it shall remain in NES sole and absolute discretion whether to proceed with the trip. You may in such circumstances cancel the trip subject to NES and each supplier’s terms and conditions.
3. NES Non-Member Guests
Non-member Guests for NES members is a privilege and a responsibility of the member who invites them. the non-member guest must abide by all NES Standards and these TOC, before being allowed on any Journey. If any action that is not in accordance with NES Standards or this TOC is performed by the guest, the member who brought the guest may be liable for those actions as well, and if the offense is objectionable enough, an immediate termination may occur for the member, which would terminate any of the agreement of that Journey. Any refunds for the rest of the Journey may be subject to the approval of the Host(s) at the the time. If the offense is taken by the guest of the member, and no responsibility is found of the member, determined by the Host(s) then the Host(s) may choose to only terminate the Journey of the guest with no liability to the member. Minor offenses be considered a pass for the rest of the Journey, but still may reflect negatively upon the membership and invitation to for any future Journeys both for the guest and the Member.
4a. Travel Documents, Including TSA and Acceptable Identification Requirements
It is the responsibility of each traveler to obtain and carry a valid passport, visa(s), and all other documents required by applicable government regulations. When traveling domestically or internationally, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) advise that everyone carry at least two forms of acceptable identification in order to board a flight. Acceptable identification can be found at http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/acceptable-ids; examples are DHS-designated enhanced driver’s license, USA Passport, a foreign government passport. The name, date of birth and gender that appears on the identification card must exactly match the same such data that is listed on airline ticket(s) and booking records. For residents of other Countries, check with your appropriate Countries governmental departments.
4b. Health Matters & Travel Health Documentation
Each Member and their guests are responsible to make absolutely certain to have the proper immunizations and required documentation of such immunizations before travel, and to make the necessary accommodation for security rules imposed by government authorities. NES shall not assume responsibility for the accuracy of health requirements or vaccination and/or documentation prior to departure or upon landing at the final destination. See your health practitioner for advice. Prior to travel, required inoculations, if any, must be recorded by Customer’s health practitioner on a valid vaccination certificate, which the Customer must carry for proof of inoculation where required. If you are concerned about taking any medications or receiving certain inoculations, check with your health practitioner before booking. Check the USA State Department Web site http://travel.state.gov, for relevant information relating to travel to specific destinations, and the USA Centers for Disease Control http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/ relating to health issues. For residents of other countries check with your appropriate Countries governmental health department.
4c. Covid-19 (Amendment January, 26th 2021)
In the wake of the Sars-CoV-2 (Covid-19) pandemic many countries are now requiring vaccination proof to enter the country, and members and their guest are required to bring such documents with them. Furthermore a NES requirement, even if the destination does not require vaccination proof, all members and their guest must be fully vaccinated and must have their vaccine cards with them. The U.S. government also requires proof of non-infection from the virus , in the form of a PCR test or an antigen test within 24 hours of departure. While your Host may help you though this process, the cost and burden is ultimately your or your guests responsibility. If any case of infection occurs and you are unable to make your flight the costs and responsibility to get back to your home country falls on you and your guests. NES highly encourages Traveler insurance with Covid-19 coverage. For residents of other Countries, check with your appropriate Countries department.
5a. Individual Entry and Exit requirements for Past Criminal Offenses
Each foreign country holds different views of past criminal offenses, whether within or outside of their boundaries. If you have a current or past offense, and you are unsure how the country you are traveling to (or through) views that offense, please contact that country directly for entry and exit requirements. (Details can be found at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_4965.html. or your countries governmental sites, for non U.S. residents. We feel it is an invasion of privacy for any member of our leadership to make such an inquiry. For example, if traveling to or through Canada, Americans with a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) record should always check whether current rules exclude admission, and potential waivers.
5b. Criminal Offenses While Abroad
NES does not hold any responsibility for any illegal actions that you or your guests may preform. Any jail of prison time as well as any monetary fees like a ticket or bail, is purely up to you, and while a Host may try to help you in a situation, that is purely up to them. In any case this may result in the immediate termination of your membership. This also applies to member guests if they perform any action that reflects negatively upon NES, and you may be terminated if you were aware of the action, as stated earlier.
6. Traveler Payments and Cancelations
Unless otherwise defined during the reservation process, final payment is due prior to departure or consumption according to each supplier’s (airline, hotel, transfer company, sightseeing operators, and other travel service vendors) or particular TOC involved in your travel booking. If final and full payment is not received by the applicable due date, reservations are subject to cancellation, deposits may be forfeited or fees may be added. In some cases there is no refund once a booking is made and paid for. Your right to a refund if you change or cancel your travel plans is limited to the discretion of NES and/or the Host(s). All cancellation requests must be sent to NES in writing. As a result of cancellation, NES and third party supplier’s cancellation penalties will apply, which can be obtained upon request. Cancellation penalties may be possible, but limited to monies already paid ,and by the discretion of the providers. If you have any questions, or any penalties are unclear, please contact your NES Host. As NES tour prices are based on contract rates, there will not be any refund for any unused portion of a tour, unless stated and allowed by the supplier. If you decide to change any portion of your confirmed arrangements prior to departure or during your trip, NES and your Host(s) will attempt to assist you. Certain bookings may not be able to be changed. Administrative charges may apply per change/per person and depend upon circumstances of the request. All desired changes must be made in writing to NES.
7a. Journeys Minimum Passenger Requirements
Some Journeys are based on minimum numbers of travelers; if the number of passengers falls below the minimum required, a surcharge may be imposed or the Journey may be canceled.
7b. Right to Correct Errors/ Offers Subject To Availability
We reserve the right to correct errors. All land and event offers are subject to availability and may change without notice. In the event of a land or event pricing error or omission, we reserve the right to adjust such pricing or make any other corrections.
8. Cancelations Due to Unforeseeable Events of the Behalf of the Hosts
If for some unforeseeable event occurs and the Host(s) can not partake in the Journey, the Member and their guests will be given the information for activities, hotels, transportation, and given any monies from the payments to pay for un-prepaid expenses, if they choose to continue the Journey on their own, or with the rest of the group. Transportation that required a Host as a driver, may still be done at the discretion of the members with a volunteer of the group to drive in some cases, otherwise NES and your Host(s) will try to rearrange any itinerary to fit into the budget and schedule. NES will not be responsible for any additional costs over the original budget.
9. Announcement of Journeys for Members
Members, One non-member guest per member, and probationary members "aka Wayfarers," will have the 1st opportunity to book a Journey before additional non-member guests are allowed to be guaranteed a spot. A brief period will be allotted for the members to decide if they can partake alone or with one guest, before additional guests are invited.
10. Payments, Late Bookings and Single Supplement Fees
There is generally a set date for payments for the Journeys, these may involve one or more payments and due dates. If you choose to join a Journey at the last moment past the initial payment date, a late fee may occur, to accommodate higher prices or changes to the groups itinerary based on rearrangement of the itinerary, transportation cost, or activities, etc.... If a payment is late you may incur a late payment fee of at least $50 per person, this applies to members and their guests equally. Single Supplement fees vary depending on the Journey and go towards hotel rooms, transportation costs, activities, etc..., the Host will try and reduce these costs based upon availability. If a member finds a guest to join them later, many of these costs are refundable given that the costs were not' already locked in.
11. Currency Fluctuations
As currency exchange rates fluctuate, prices are subject to change based upon currency exchange rate fluctuations, provided actual variations have occurred. Therefore, the Journey cost may be slightly higher than the actual cost to account for any exchange rate inflation at the actual time of the Journey, and may be refunded to the members and their guests if the costs remain stable.
12. Access to Password Protected/ Secured areas
Access to and use of password protected and/or secure areas of this website is restricted to authorized users only. Unauthorized individuals attempting to access these areas of this website may be subject to prosecution. Any member sharing private information may be subject to termination from NES/
13. Reservation of Rights: Changes to these Terms and Conditions
We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to change these Terms at any time and make amendments. Updated versions of the TOC will be posted here on this website and are effective immediately on posting. Please check frequently, especially before you use this website, to see if these TOC have changed. Use of the website or arranged Journeys after any changes to the Terms constitutes your consent to the changes.
14. Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions
These Terms and Conditions (and any other terms and conditions referenced herein) constitute the agreement between the Customer and NES with respect to travel arrangements made with NES by any means accessing such information, including its’ Web site, and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written, between Customer and NES with respect to communications with NES, including the NES Web site. NES does not accept responsibility for any change in prices or variation of services as shown, and all services and prices are subject to change without notice. Nomad Explorers Society has taken due care and responsibility to detail many of the inclusions and exclusions as part of the each trip, however as some items may not be listed, NES accepts no responsibility to the traveling party to anything missing from the inclusions list and the exclusion list is a guide only. Check all information on our web sites as at the time of booking, all information will be up to date, as known at the time by the Host(s) and Society, however, as this information is supplied by the relevant accommodation, airlines, and travel resources, NES accepts no responsibility or liability for unforeseeable circumstances that may occur. In cases of travel mishaps, NES may ask for additional funding to divert to to your scheduled location, however you may choose to not continue with your scheduled travels, in such case you will be given any available refundable balance. In the case of unavailability travel ability, adjustments will be considered and accommodated to the best of the ability of NES and your Host(s). If any scheduled activities are unavailable, your Host(s) will do their best to provide substitute activities in replacement to those canceled, or if a refund is available you will receive monies back. Accommodation overbooking and relevant issues, will be addressed, and other accommodation will be provided in most cases. Check all information on our web sites as at the time of booking, all information will be up to date, as know by the Host(s) and Society, however, as this information is supplied by the relevant accommodation, airlines, and travel resources, NES accepts no responsibility or liability for unforeseeable circumstances that may occur. In cases of travel mishaps, NES may ask for additional funding to divert to to your scheduled location, however you may choose to not continue with your scheduled travels, in such case you will be given any available refundable balance. In the case of unavailable travel ability, adjustments will be considered and accommodated to the best of the ability of NES and your host.
If any scheduled activities are unavailable, your host will do their best to provide substitute activities in replacement to those canceled, or if a refund is available you will receive monies back. Accommodation overbooking and relevant issues, will be addressed, and other accommodation will be provided in most cases. NES will try and keep within the budget and time frame, as best as possible, but without a guarantee of such. By agreeing to these terms you will be forming a binding contract of agreement between the ,member, or guest, Journeys and website and membership use.
Terms and conditions may be referred "TOC" on this website. To access and use of the services of Nomad Explorers Society (aka "NES") and our website is subject to acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. By accessing, using or obtaining any content, products, or services through the website, you, the purchaser and/or traveler ("Member," "guests," “customer,” and “passenger,” “you/your,” and "Traveler") agree to be bound by these terms. A trip with the NES is named a "Journey," and will be referred to as "Journey" or "trip" on this website and TOC (Please read the terms and conditions as well as the Nomad Explorers Society Standards thoroughly before using this website or booking a Journey) These TOC govern the relationship between NES and you, the member and your guests. These terms restrict your rights and remedies and provide protection to NES. These also include disclaimers and liability exclusions. If you do not agree or do not accept these Terms and Conditions, you can choose to not use this website or NES services. So, if anything is in these Terms and Conditions, including liability exclusions, that you disagree with, are not willing to be bound by, or if something is missing from these Terms and co0ndtions, no alterations to these terms and conditions may be made unless in writing by an authorized officer of NES. These terms and conditions apply to all travelers for any Journey taken by members and their guests. These conditions are non-negotiable and should be read by each traveler before each Journey.
2a. Use of NES website and Information on Travel Bookings
You warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and possess the legal authority to enter into this agreement and to make travel bookings with NES by any means, including our Website in accordance with all TOC herein. You agree to be financially responsible for all of your travel bookings.
Separate supplier terms and conditions will apply to your reservation and purchase of travel-related goods and services. You agree to abide by the TOCs of purchase imposed by NES and any supplier with whom you elect to deal with, including, but not limited to, payment of all amounts when due and compliance with the supplier’s rules and restrictions regarding availability and use of fares, products, or services. You understand that any violation of any such supplier’s conditions of purchase may result in cancellation of your reservation(s) or purchase, in your being denied access to any flights, hotels, transport, or services, and result your forfeiting any monies paid for such reservation(s) or purchase. You shall be completely responsible for all charges, fees, duties, taxes, and assessments arising out of your travel bookings through access provided by NES. And as is NES remains as a private travel society and not a travel agent, in so that means that NES is not responsible for the mishaps in journeys, but will take the responsibility to accommodate you to the best of their ability to provide substitutes or available refunds when possible
2b. Limitations of Responsibility and Disclosure
NES acts solely as a private travel society and uses disclosed principal supplier hotels, airlines, air charters, bus companies, ground transportation, boat purveyors or owners, and other independent contractors providing accommodations, transportation, and/or other services (“supplier(s)”), and is not the source or provider of the travel services. Each of these supplier companies is an independent entity with its own management, and is not subject to the control of NES. Customer is advised that the suppliers whose names appear in travel documentation held by the Host, are those actually responsible for providing the travel services purchased, and consents to the use of those suppliers, and understands and agrees each supplier’s Terms and Conditions are contained in printed form and are set forth on their respective Web sites, which govern the transactions, and can be accessed at the request of the Traveler. All bookings are accepted by NES as private society for the travel suppliers on your itinerary. The transportation, accommodations and other services provided by the identified sea, ground, and air operator suppliers offered are subject to the terms and conditions contained in the tickets, exchange orders or vouchers issued by them and/or their suppliers, including Terms and Conditions on their respective Web sites. Because NES acts as private society for disclosed principal suppliers, and does not have the right to control the operations of such independent operators and suppliers, you agree NES is not liable for any personal injury or property damage, which may arise out of these services. NES hereby disclaims any liability whether based on contract, tort, strict liability or otherwise, including without limitation liability for any direct, punitive, special consequential, incidental or indirect damages, in connection with the goods or services provided by any principal supplier booking through NES or through this web site, including without limitation liability for any act, error, omission, injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be incurred through the fault, negligence, wilful acts, omissions or otherwise of such supplier, or of any supplier or their respective employees, agents, servants, or representatives, including, without limitation, their failure to deliver or their partial or inadequate delivery of services, prices increases, and other matters outside of NES control, and you hereby exonerate NES from any liability with respect to the same.
2c. Weather Conditions and Liability
Weather conditions, including but not limited to the presence or absence of snow, sunshine, and rainfall are not guaranteed to occur or not occur, and are clearly outside of NES control. Volcanic eruptions, ash clouds, and wind may be characterized as an adverse weather condition or a natural disaster by suppliers and your travel insurance company, which is beyond the control of NES. NES reserves the right to cancel any itinerary or any part of it, to make such alterations in the itinerary as it deems necessary, and to refuse to accept or to retain as a member of any tour any person at any time. NES shall not assume any responsibility for any air and/or ground schedule changes. NES has solely received commission and fees for travel transactions and Customer agrees and understands that any recovery from NES will be limited to the commission and fees paid by Customer actually received by NES if applicable.
2d. Force Majeure
“Force Majeure” means, in relation to NES, any circumstances beyond the reasonable control of NES, (including, but without limitation, acts of God, explosion, flood, tempest, forceful wind, fire or accident, war or threat of war declared or undeclared, acts of terrorism, sabotage, insurrection, riots, strikes, civil disturbance, requisition, sickness, quarantine, government intervention, weather conditions, defects in machinery and vehicles, delay, wildlife, or other untoward occurrences). NES shall not be deemed to be in breach of these terms and conditions or otherwise be liable to you, 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 NES, and/or any of its travel suppliers, are affected by Force Majeure, they shall be entitled to, and may in their sole and absolute discretion, vary or cancel any itinerary or arrangement in relation to the trip. Payment of any refund by NES to you as a result of the non-performance of any obligations hereunder shall remain in its sole and absolute discretion, although NES shall use its reasonable efforts to reimburse you where possible. However, NES shall be entitled to deduct from any refund recoverable the reasonable actual and potential costs to NES of the Force Majeure and applicable cancellation fees. Regarding civil unrest, once NES has investigated the prevailing situation, as it deems fit, it shall remain in NES sole and absolute discretion whether to proceed with the trip. You may in such circumstances cancel the trip subject to NES and each supplier’s terms and conditions.
3. NES Non-Member Guests
Non-member Guests for NES members is a privilege and a responsibility of the member who invites them. the non-member guest must abide by all NES Standards and these TOC, before being allowed on any Journey. If any action that is not in accordance with NES Standards or this TOC is performed by the guest, the member who brought the guest may be liable for those actions as well, and if the offense is objectionable enough, an immediate termination may occur for the member, which would terminate any of the agreement of that Journey. Any refunds for the rest of the Journey may be subject to the approval of the Host(s) at the the time. If the offense is taken by the guest of the member, and no responsibility is found of the member, determined by the Host(s) then the Host(s) may choose to only terminate the Journey of the guest with no liability to the member. Minor offenses be considered a pass for the rest of the Journey, but still may reflect negatively upon the membership and invitation to for any future Journeys both for the guest and the Member.
4a. Travel Documents, Including TSA and Acceptable Identification Requirements
It is the responsibility of each traveler to obtain and carry a valid passport, visa(s), and all other documents required by applicable government regulations. When traveling domestically or internationally, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) advise that everyone carry at least two forms of acceptable identification in order to board a flight. Acceptable identification can be found at http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/acceptable-ids; examples are DHS-designated enhanced driver’s license, USA Passport, a foreign government passport. The name, date of birth and gender that appears on the identification card must exactly match the same such data that is listed on airline ticket(s) and booking records. For residents of other Countries, check with your appropriate Countries governmental departments.
4b. Health Matters & Travel Health Documentation
Each Member and their guests are responsible to make absolutely certain to have the proper immunizations and required documentation of such immunizations before travel, and to make the necessary accommodation for security rules imposed by government authorities. NES shall not assume responsibility for the accuracy of health requirements or vaccination and/or documentation prior to departure or upon landing at the final destination. See your health practitioner for advice. Prior to travel, required inoculations, if any, must be recorded by Customer’s health practitioner on a valid vaccination certificate, which the Customer must carry for proof of inoculation where required. If you are concerned about taking any medications or receiving certain inoculations, check with your health practitioner before booking. Check the USA State Department Web site http://travel.state.gov, for relevant information relating to travel to specific destinations, and the USA Centers for Disease Control http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/ relating to health issues. For residents of other countries check with your appropriate Countries governmental health department.
4c. Covid-19 (Amendment January, 26th 2021)
In the wake of the Sars-CoV-2 (Covid-19) pandemic many countries are now requiring vaccination proof to enter the country, and members and their guest are required to bring such documents with them. Furthermore a NES requirement, even if the destination does not require vaccination proof, all members and their guest must be fully vaccinated and must have their vaccine cards with them. The U.S. government also requires proof of non-infection from the virus , in the form of a PCR test or an antigen test within 24 hours of departure. While your Host may help you though this process, the cost and burden is ultimately your or your guests responsibility. If any case of infection occurs and you are unable to make your flight the costs and responsibility to get back to your home country falls on you and your guests. NES highly encourages Traveler insurance with Covid-19 coverage. For residents of other Countries, check with your appropriate Countries department.
5a. Individual Entry and Exit requirements for Past Criminal Offenses
Each foreign country holds different views of past criminal offenses, whether within or outside of their boundaries. If you have a current or past offense, and you are unsure how the country you are traveling to (or through) views that offense, please contact that country directly for entry and exit requirements. (Details can be found at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_4965.html. or your countries governmental sites, for non U.S. residents. We feel it is an invasion of privacy for any member of our leadership to make such an inquiry. For example, if traveling to or through Canada, Americans with a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) record should always check whether current rules exclude admission, and potential waivers.
5b. Criminal Offenses While Abroad
NES does not hold any responsibility for any illegal actions that you or your guests may preform. Any jail of prison time as well as any monetary fees like a ticket or bail, is purely up to you, and while a Host may try to help you in a situation, that is purely up to them. In any case this may result in the immediate termination of your membership. This also applies to member guests if they perform any action that reflects negatively upon NES, and you may be terminated if you were aware of the action, as stated earlier.
6. Traveler Payments and Cancelations
Unless otherwise defined during the reservation process, final payment is due prior to departure or consumption according to each supplier’s (airline, hotel, transfer company, sightseeing operators, and other travel service vendors) or particular TOC involved in your travel booking. If final and full payment is not received by the applicable due date, reservations are subject to cancellation, deposits may be forfeited or fees may be added. In some cases there is no refund once a booking is made and paid for. Your right to a refund if you change or cancel your travel plans is limited to the discretion of NES and/or the Host(s). All cancellation requests must be sent to NES in writing. As a result of cancellation, NES and third party supplier’s cancellation penalties will apply, which can be obtained upon request. Cancellation penalties may be possible, but limited to monies already paid ,and by the discretion of the providers. If you have any questions, or any penalties are unclear, please contact your NES Host. As NES tour prices are based on contract rates, there will not be any refund for any unused portion of a tour, unless stated and allowed by the supplier. If you decide to change any portion of your confirmed arrangements prior to departure or during your trip, NES and your Host(s) will attempt to assist you. Certain bookings may not be able to be changed. Administrative charges may apply per change/per person and depend upon circumstances of the request. All desired changes must be made in writing to NES.
7a. Journeys Minimum Passenger Requirements
Some Journeys are based on minimum numbers of travelers; if the number of passengers falls below the minimum required, a surcharge may be imposed or the Journey may be canceled.
7b. Right to Correct Errors/ Offers Subject To Availability
We reserve the right to correct errors. All land and event offers are subject to availability and may change without notice. In the event of a land or event pricing error or omission, we reserve the right to adjust such pricing or make any other corrections.
8. Cancelations Due to Unforeseeable Events of the Behalf of the Hosts
If for some unforeseeable event occurs and the Host(s) can not partake in the Journey, the Member and their guests will be given the information for activities, hotels, transportation, and given any monies from the payments to pay for un-prepaid expenses, if they choose to continue the Journey on their own, or with the rest of the group. Transportation that required a Host as a driver, may still be done at the discretion of the members with a volunteer of the group to drive in some cases, otherwise NES and your Host(s) will try to rearrange any itinerary to fit into the budget and schedule. NES will not be responsible for any additional costs over the original budget.
9. Announcement of Journeys for Members
Members, One non-member guest per member, and probationary members "aka Wayfarers," will have the 1st opportunity to book a Journey before additional non-member guests are allowed to be guaranteed a spot. A brief period will be allotted for the members to decide if they can partake alone or with one guest, before additional guests are invited.
10. Payments, Late Bookings and Single Supplement Fees
There is generally a set date for payments for the Journeys, these may involve one or more payments and due dates. If you choose to join a Journey at the last moment past the initial payment date, a late fee may occur, to accommodate higher prices or changes to the groups itinerary based on rearrangement of the itinerary, transportation cost, or activities, etc.... If a payment is late you may incur a late payment fee of at least $50 per person, this applies to members and their guests equally. Single Supplement fees vary depending on the Journey and go towards hotel rooms, transportation costs, activities, etc..., the Host will try and reduce these costs based upon availability. If a member finds a guest to join them later, many of these costs are refundable given that the costs were not' already locked in.
11. Currency Fluctuations
As currency exchange rates fluctuate, prices are subject to change based upon currency exchange rate fluctuations, provided actual variations have occurred. Therefore, the Journey cost may be slightly higher than the actual cost to account for any exchange rate inflation at the actual time of the Journey, and may be refunded to the members and their guests if the costs remain stable.
12. Access to Password Protected/ Secured areas
Access to and use of password protected and/or secure areas of this website is restricted to authorized users only. Unauthorized individuals attempting to access these areas of this website may be subject to prosecution. Any member sharing private information may be subject to termination from NES/
13. Reservation of Rights: Changes to these Terms and Conditions
We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to change these Terms at any time and make amendments. Updated versions of the TOC will be posted here on this website and are effective immediately on posting. Please check frequently, especially before you use this website, to see if these TOC have changed. Use of the website or arranged Journeys after any changes to the Terms constitutes your consent to the changes.
14. Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions
These Terms and Conditions (and any other terms and conditions referenced herein) constitute the agreement between the Customer and NES with respect to travel arrangements made with NES by any means accessing such information, including its’ Web site, and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written, between Customer and NES with respect to communications with NES, including the NES Web site. NES does not accept responsibility for any change in prices or variation of services as shown, and all services and prices are subject to change without notice. Nomad Explorers Society has taken due care and responsibility to detail many of the inclusions and exclusions as part of the each trip, however as some items may not be listed, NES accepts no responsibility to the traveling party to anything missing from the inclusions list and the exclusion list is a guide only. Check all information on our web sites as at the time of booking, all information will be up to date, as known at the time by the Host(s) and Society, however, as this information is supplied by the relevant accommodation, airlines, and travel resources, NES accepts no responsibility or liability for unforeseeable circumstances that may occur. In cases of travel mishaps, NES may ask for additional funding to divert to to your scheduled location, however you may choose to not continue with your scheduled travels, in such case you will be given any available refundable balance. In the case of unavailability travel ability, adjustments will be considered and accommodated to the best of the ability of NES and your Host(s). If any scheduled activities are unavailable, your Host(s) will do their best to provide substitute activities in replacement to those canceled, or if a refund is available you will receive monies back. Accommodation overbooking and relevant issues, will be addressed, and other accommodation will be provided in most cases. Check all information on our web sites as at the time of booking, all information will be up to date, as know by the Host(s) and Society, however, as this information is supplied by the relevant accommodation, airlines, and travel resources, NES accepts no responsibility or liability for unforeseeable circumstances that may occur. In cases of travel mishaps, NES may ask for additional funding to divert to to your scheduled location, however you may choose to not continue with your scheduled travels, in such case you will be given any available refundable balance. In the case of unavailable travel ability, adjustments will be considered and accommodated to the best of the ability of NES and your host.
If any scheduled activities are unavailable, your host will do their best to provide substitute activities in replacement to those canceled, or if a refund is available you will receive monies back. Accommodation overbooking and relevant issues, will be addressed, and other accommodation will be provided in most cases. NES will try and keep within the budget and time frame, as best as possible, but without a guarantee of such. By agreeing to these terms you will be forming a binding contract of agreement between the ,member, or guest, Journeys and website and membership use.
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