Terms of Service
By booking with Currie & Co. Travels Unlimited, you (“Customer”) agree to the following Terms of Service. Currie & Co. Travels Unlimited reserves the right to change these Terms of Service at any given time. Please check our website frequently to see the most updated Terms of Service.
Safety & Risks
Travel to certain destinations may involve greater risk than others. Currie & Co. Travels Unlimited recommends customers to remain informed on a daily basis as to current news events, as well as to review travel prohibitions, warnings, announcements and advisories issued by the United States Government prior to booking travel to international destinations. Information on conditions in various countries and the level of risk associated with travel to particular international destinations can be found at http://www.state.gov, http://www.tsa.gov, http://www.dot.gov, http://www.faa.gov, http://www.cdc.gov and http://www.cbp.gov.
Currie & Co. Travels Unlimited does not represent or warrant that travel to certain destinations is advisable or without risk, and shall not be liable for costs, damages, or losses that may result from such travel. Customer’s participation constitutes acceptance of such events at customer’s own risk.
Payments & Cancellation
Currie & Co. Travels Unlimited acts solely as a booking agent for disclosed principal supplier cruise lines, hotels, airlines, air charters, bus companies, ground transportation, boat purveyors or owners, and other independent contractors providing accommodations, transportation, and/or other services 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 Currie & Co. Travels Unlimited. Customer agrees to abide by the terms and conditions of purchase imposed by Currie & Co. Travels Unlimited and any third-party supplier. Final payment is due prior to departure according to each supplier’s terms and conditions. Customer understands that if terms and conditions are violated, reservations are subject to cancellation, deposits shall be forfeited and penalties will apply. Customer shall be completely responsible for all charges, fees, duties, taxes, and assessments for travel bookings organized by Currie & Co. Travels Unlimited.
Potential Price Increase & Currency Fluctuations
Currie & Co. Travels Unlimited will endeavor to provide customer with accurate pricing and explanations of cancellation policies, however customer agrees that Currie & Co. Travels Unlimited will not be liable in the event of unforeseen price changes or changes in cancellation policies. Further, by quoting prices to customer Currie & Co. Travels Unlimited is not warranting that no lower price exists, but only that the price quoted is the lowest price known to Currie & Co. Travels Unlimited. Currency exchange rates fluctuate on a daily basis and quoted prices are subject to change.
Air Travel
Currie & Co. Travels Unlimited shall not assume responsibility for any air and/or ground schedule changes. Failure to use a reservation may result in automatic cancellation of all continuing and return flights, as well as forfeiture of airfares. Due to enhanced security, it is recommended that you check in a minimum of 2 hours prior to scheduled departure for domestic flights and 3 hours prior to scheduled departure time for international flights. It is recommended that Customer reconfirm flight times at least 24 hours prior to scheduled departure time for domestic flights and 72 hours prior for international flights. Certain countries require departure taxes to be paid in cash upon departure.
Travel Documents
Customer is responsible 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 passengers carry at least two forms of acceptable identification. Please see: http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/acceptable-ids
The name, date of birth and gender that appears on the identification card must exactly match the data listed on airline ticket(s) and booking records. Certain countries will not admit a passenger whose passport expires within six (6) months of the date of entry. Non-United States citizens may require additional documentation. Currie & Co. Travels Unlimited is not responsible for lost payments due to invalid or unissued travel documents (identification card, passport, visa). Please note that USA rules regarding entry and exit change on a daily basis.
Children and infants also require all such travel documents. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency requires that for USA child groups under age 19 arriving by land or sea from contiguous territory and traveling with a school group, religious group, social or cultural organization, or sports team, may also present an original or copy of his or her birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Naturalization Certificate. Parental or legal guardian consent must be provided to the supervising adult/Group Leader.
*For Customers with a criminal background please check on entry and exit requirements as different rules apply to each country. Please see: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_4965.html
Health Requirements
Customer is responsible to have proper immunizations and required documentation of such immunizations before travel. Currie & Co. Travels Unlimited 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. Required inoculations must be recorded by Customer’s health practitioner on a valid vaccination certificate, which Customer must carry for proof of inoculation. 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.
Travel Insurance
Currie & Co. Travels Unlimited offers access to services that enhance every travel experience. Travel insurance protects Customers and their investment. Unless specifically noted, travel insurance is not included in the cost of the customer’s itinerary. Without appropriate travel insurance, Customer understands and agrees that if Customer cancels or interrupts travel for any reason, portions of the trip/tour may not be refunded and cancellation penalties will apply, resulting in the loss of monies up to the full cost of Customer’s travel booking and related costs. Currie & Co. Travels Unlimited is not qualified or authorized to answer technical questions about benefits, exclusions, and conditions of any of the insurance offered, nor evaluate the adequacy of the prospective insured’s existing insurance coverage.
Notice of Responsibility
You may be traveling outside of the US. When traveling outside the US, you are likely to encounter problems that you usually would not experience while traveling in the US. This would include, but is not limited to, delayed or cancelled flights, lost baggage, changes in modes of transportation, changes in accommodations and transportation services, etc. We always will seek to reserve you the safest and most reliable travel services available for your trip. We will inform you if any of our clients have experienced any problems with any of the providers of these travel services, but we cannot be, and you agree that we will not be, responsible for any disruption in your trip caused by these problems, including any additional costs or expenses you incur arising from any delay or cancellation of service or any other disruptions in your travel. Problems of this type are your risk. You are encouraged to conduct your own diligence on the providers of travel services for your trip and let us know if you have any concerns. We urge you to obtain travel insurance to cover any losses you incur arising from these kinds of problems.