- Validity
The prices listed by Black Star Surf Camp & Tours, are based on the costs and exchange rates current at the time of publishing. We reserve the right to alter these prices at any time. For trips departing between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009, the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you paid in full. The itineraries and dates listed on our website are applicable from January 1, 2009 until December 31, 2009. All published information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publishing, but please note that changes to our trips (which can be significant) can and do occur. We will make every effort to keep the client informed of any changes, but cannot be held liable for any alterations made to the published itineraries. Please refer to our website for the most recent update to any trip. - Contract
To secure a booking, we requires a completed booking form together with a deposit of 20% of the total per person price of the trip. A booking is accepted and becomes definite only from the date when we confirm it by issuing the client with a Trip Confirmation email. It is at this point that a contract between us and the Client comes into existence. Before your booking is confirmed and a contract comes into force, we reserve the right to decline any booking at their discretion. The contract is between us and the Client, being the person named on the booking form. The contract, including all matters arising from it, is subject to US law and the exclusive jurisdiction of the US Courts. No employee, contractor or sub-contractor has the authority to vary or omit any of these terms or promise any discount or refund. - Payment for your Holiday
The balance of all monies due, including any surcharges applicable at that time, must be paid online 60 days before your date trip. We are unable to offer a payment option at the surf camp or tour because of the limited access to credit card and banking systems. - Cancellation by the Client
The refund and loss of monies paid applies to all cancelled reservations. The date of trip cancellation is the date on which the written cancellation is received by us. The refund of monies paid is as follows, per person: Cancellation within 2 days payment to Black Star Surf Camp & Tours PayPal account- full return of deposit (20%). Cancellation within 120 days or more prior to trip departure- full return of deposit (20%). The loss of monies paid is as follows, per person: 119-60 days prior to trip departure — Loss of deposit only (20%). Cancellation between 30 and 59 days prior to trip departure — 50% of total booking cost. Cancellation less than 30 days prior to departure — 100% of total booking cost. No refunds will be made if you voluntarily leave a trip for any reason after the trip has begun. The same applies if you leave a trip or cannot fully participate in a trip due to injury or illness. No refunds will be made for any accommodation, transport, sightseeing, meals or services not utilized. - Cancellation by Us
We reserve the right to cancel any trip if the trip does not attract the minimum number of clients required to make the trip financially viable. We will not, however, cancel a trip any later than six weeks prior to the commencement of the trip. A proviso to this — We reserve the right to cancel a trip at any stage prior to the scheduled departure due to terrorism, natural disasters, political instability or other external events which make it unviable for us to operate our planned schedule. In such a case, we will, refund the trip price only. - Booking Amendments
If you wish to change your booking in any way, you must contact us as soon as possible and we will accommodate your request to the best of our ability. Surcharges may apply. - Substitution of a Client
If any member of the party is prevented from traveling because of the death, injury or serious illness of the passenger, close relative or friend, redundancy or jury service, it may be possible to transfer the booking to another suitable person provided that written notice is given at least 30 days prior to departure. An administration fee of up to 75 Euros may be imposed by us to cover non-refundable costs. Airlines may impose 100% cancellation charges and the cost of a new ticket. - Surcharges
Prices on this website that are not quoted in local currency are based on a recent currency conversion rate. We reserves the right to change the trip costs to take account of the following items: government action, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, and transportation costs, including the cost of fuel, overflying charges, and airport charges. We will not absorb any increase in booking price should a surcharge be necessary. The Client will have to pay necessary surcharges but if this result in an increase of more than 10% of the trip cost excluding insurance premiums and amendment charges the Client may cancel the booking within 7 days notification of the surcharge and obtain a full refund. No surcharge will be imposed within 30 days of departure. - Insurance
Travel insurance is mandatory for all clients whilst on a trip organized by us. It is mandatory that this travel insurance covers adequate personal accident, medical, evacuation and repatriation expenses, as well as cancellation, curtailment, loss of effects and all other expenses that might arise as a result of loss, damage, injury, delay or inconvenience occurring to the client. Clients, together with their personal property including baggage, are at all times solely at their own risk. Clients are wholly responsible for arranging their own insurance. When purchasing insurance, clients should ensure that there are no exclusion clauses limiting protection for the type of activities in their trip. - Passport, Visa and Vaccinations
It is the responsibility of the Client to be in possession of a valid passport, visa permits, inoculations and preventative medicines as may be required for the duration of the trip. Information about these matters or related items is given in good faith but without our responsibility. - Responsibility
You acknowledge that participating in our trips requires a degree of flexibility, and understand that the route of a trip, accommodation and modes of transport are subject to change without prior notice due to local circumstances. Should we deem it advisable to amend an itinerary for any reason, it may do so by shortening, varying or re-routing any trip. These changes are binding and additional expenses will be charged to you if the reason for any alteration is outside our control. While traveling with us you agree to accept the authority of the leader and/or local operator at all times. You are aware that travel within a group may involve compromise to accommodate the diverse desires and physical abilities of group members. You understand that we reserve the right to decline, accept, or retain any person as a member of the group at any time. You acknowledge that we contract with a network of companies, government agencies and individuals to assist in the running of its trips. To the best of our knowledge, these third parties are qualified to perform the duties they are contracted to perform. However, we will not be held liable for any injury including death, damage, loss, delay or irregularity that may occur due to the behavior of these third parties. We will not accept responsibility or liability for any client who contravenes any law or regulation of any country visited. No employee, contractor, sub-contractor, servant or agent other then us has authority to vary these conditions. This agreement is governed by the US laws. - Expectations
We do our utmost to ensure you a rewarding and enjoyable travel experience with us. In the case where we offer coaching and guiding, we also endeavor to provide you with the best possible learning experience. We understand that expectations vary greatly from person to person, however, and we cannot guarantee to meet all the expectations of the various people who attend our trips. By agreeing to these terms and conditions you accept that we will not be held accountable if our trips do not meet your particular expectations. This includes, but is not limited to, meeting your expectations regarding the quality or quantity of surf breaks, beaches, the quality or quantity of coaching and guiding, the quality or type of accommodation, the standard or type of transportation, the style of trip leadership and organization, and the extent of your improvement in surfing. - Dangers
Traveling with us may involve risks above and beyond those encountered on a more conventional holiday. Vacations involving surfing have inherent dangers that can result in serious injury and even death. Our use of guides and coaches can help to reduce these dangers but it cannot eliminate them. You must be prepared to accept the risks associated with surfing, if you attend our trips. Likewise, you must also be prepared to accept responsibility for your own actions during our trips. Although our guides and coaches may provide you with advice and directions it is ultimately your responsibility to determine where your limits of capability and experience are and to avoid crossing these limits. We will not be held accountable for the choices and decisions you make during our trips.
Our vacations may also involve dangers due to the countries and regions we visit. We visits some geographical regions where, among other things, the standard of accommodation, transport, safety, hygiene, cleanliness, medical facilities, telecommunications, and infrastructure may not be of the standard that you are used to or would find on a more conventional holiday. The safety of roads and standard of driving practices may also be lower in some of these regions relative to what you are accustomed to. Although we do our utmost to ensure that our drivers adhere to local driving laws and drive carefully and safely, we cannot guarantee your safety while driving with us and will not be held accountable for road accidents that occur during your travels with us.
By agreeing to these terms and conditions you accept the risks outlined in the above two paragraphs and fully assume the risks of traveling with us. You agree to release us from any liabilities connected to these risks.
