TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Greetings esteemed customer, It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to Historically Based Tours, a distinguished travel company devoted to providing you with an unparalleled and enthralling historical travel experience. We hold our clients in the highest esteem, and as such, we have gone to great lengths to prepare a comprehensive and detailed set of terms and conditions, which we implore you to peruse and assimilate before booking your tour with us. Booking and Payment By accessing and utilizing our website and services, you signify your agreement to be bound by the following terms and conditions. In order to book a tour with us, you must have attained the age of majority, that is, 18 years or more, and possess the necessary legal authority to enter into a binding agreement. Furthermore, by booking a tour with us, you confirm that you satisfy these conditions. We take the utmost care in ensuring that our clients have a seamless booking experience, and as such, we require a deposit amounting to 20% of the total tour cost at the time of booking to secure your tour booking. The balance of the tour cost must be settled no later than 60 days before the departure date. We accept payments via credit card, bank transfer, or PayPal, although it's essential to note that a surcharge of 3% applies to credit card payments. Our prices are denominated in the United States Dollar (USD) and are all-inclusive of taxes and fees unless otherwise stated. Cancellation and RefundsA s with all good things, it is possible that unforeseen circumstances may prevent you from fulfilling your booking with us. In the unlikely event that you wish to cancel your tour with HBT, you must provide written notice to us. The date of the cancellation will be deemed to be the date that HBT receives your written notice. If you cancel your tour more than 60 days before the departure date, HBT will refund all payments made, less the deposit amount. However, if you cancel your tour less than 60 days before the departure date, no refund will be given. We implore you to take note of this important provision as it ensures that we maintain the high standards we set for ourselves and our clients. It is vital to mention that if HBT cancels your tour for any reason, you will receive a full refund of all payments made to us. Regrettably, HBT is not liable for any other expenses incurred by you in connection with your tour, including but not limited to airfares, accommodation, or other travel expenses. Tour Changes At HBT, we believe that flexibility is essential to delivering an excellent travel experience. We, therefore, reserve the right to make changes to the tour itinerary and accommodation arrangements, including substituting hotels or other accommodations, at any time due to circumstances beyond our control. We will make every effort to provide you with as much notice as possible of any changes. In the event that we cancel or substantially alter your tour itinerary, we will offer you a choice between a full refund or a substitute tour of equal or greater value. Additionally, we reserve the right to refuse or cancel any booking at our discretion. Travel Documents and Insurance Proper travel documentation is essential for a seamless travel experience, and we strongly advise our clients to ensure that they have the necessary travel documents such as passports, visas, and health certificates, required for their tour. Failure to obtain such documents may result in additional costs or delays, and HBT cannot be held liable for any losses incurred as a result of such failure. We recommend that you purchase comprehensive travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances such as trip cancellation, medical emergencies, and lost or stolen baggage. Your ResponsibilitiesAt HBT, we believe in the adage that "responsibility breeds trust." We, therefore, implore our clients to act responsibly during their tour. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in good health and capable of participating in the tour activities. Additionally, we expect our clients to abide by the laws, customs, and regulations of the countries visited, as well as respecting the local culture and traditions. We reserve the right to refuse service to any client who poses a danger to themselves or others, or who behaves in a manner that disrupts the tour or affects the enjoyment of other clients. Liability HBT takes the utmost care in planning and organizing its tours to ensure that they are safe, enjoyable, and memorable. However, travel, by its very nature, involves some inherent risks, and we cannot be held liable for any injury, illness, loss, or damage suffered by you during the tour, unless it arises directly from our negligence or breach of duty. Furthermore, HBT cannot be held responsible for any unforeseeable or unavoidable circumstances beyond our control, such as acts of God, natural disasters, or political unrest. We strongly advise our clients to obtain adequate travel insurance to cover any eventualities that may arise during their tour. Intellectual Property The content of our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of HBT and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. You are strictly prohibited from reproducing, distributing, modifying, or using any of our website content without our express written consent. Privacy Policy HBT takes the privacy of its clients seriously, and we have implemented strict measures to protect your personal information. We collect and process your personal data in accordance with our privacy policy, which can be found on our website. By using our services, you signify your agreement to the terms of our privacy policy. Governing Law and Jurisdiction These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of California, USA. Any dispute arising from these terms and conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in California, USA We hope that the foregoing terms and conditions have provided you with a comprehensive understanding of the contractual relationship between you and Historically Based Tours. By booking a tour with us, you signify your agreement to these terms and conditions. We look forward to providing you with a memorable and enriching historical travel experience. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our terms and conditions or our tours, please do not hesitate to contact us.
