Onur Tourism & Travel Ltd. Co. - trading as 'True Blue Tour' accepts bookings subject
to the following conditions:
Your Contract with True Blue Tour:
To secure a booking True Blue Tour (the 'Company') or its agent requires a completed
and signed booking form together with a non-refundable deposit of 30% of the full
cost of the tour, per person, per tour or full payment for travel within 56 days.
Clients booking by telephone, facsimile, web or e-mail will be deemed to have read
and accepted the Booking Conditions set out below. THEREFORE, PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY.
A booking is accepted and becomes legally binding only from the date when the Company
has confirmed its acceptance in writing and issued a confirmation invoice. It is
at this point that a contract between the Company and you (the 'Client') comes into
existence. The Contract is between the Company and the Client, being all persons
named on the booking form travelling or intending to travel with the Company. The
person signing the booking form (which incorporates these conditions) warrants that
he/she has full authority to do so on behalf of all persons whose names appear on
the booking form (the 'Party'), and confirms that all such persons are fully aware
of and accept these conditions. However, for the avoidance of doubt, that person's
signature confirms his or her responsibility for all payment due in respect of all
persons within the Party. No agent or employee of the Company other than a director
has the authority to vary or omit any of these conditions 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 to the Company or their agent not later than 56 days before departure.
The Company will not accept responsibility for any monies sent by post. The Company
reserves the right to pass on any charges relating to returned cheques and credit
card charge backs. Payment can be made by direct debit, cash, cheque, debit cards
and all major credit cards. The Company reserves the right to charge 3% of the total
of all monies due in relation to payments made by credit card. In accordance with
mail order regulations, all documents will be posted to the billing address of the
credit/debit cardholder and not the address of the passenger (unless they are one
and the same). The Company will not be responsible for documents mislaid or lost
in the postal system. Documents can be sent by registered post or courier but will
be subject to an additional fee. In the case of non-payment of the balance by the
due date, the Company will treat the booking as cancelled by the Client and reserves
the right to charge the Client a cancellation charge in accordance with the scale
set out in paragraph 5 (below). Monies paid to an agent acting on behalf of the
Company, for tours operated by the Company, are held by the agent on behalf of the
Company.
Changes by the Client:
Any changes to the original booking (for example, hotel, passenger names but not
departure dates (see below)) must be confirmed in writing by the person signing
the booking form and must be accompanied by an administration fee of £25 per booking
in addition to any further costs that the Company may incur. Whilst every reasonable
effort will be made to accommodate changes and additional requests, their availability
cannot be guaranteed. A change of departure date must be requested in writing by
the person signing the booking form and must be accompanied by an administration
fee of £50, unless the request is within 56 days of departure in which case cancellation
fees will be applied as detailed in paragraph 5 (below).
Substitution of Client:
If any number of the Party is prevented from travelling it may be possible to transfer
the booking to another suitable person provided that written notice is given at
least 56 days prior to departure. An administration fee of £50 will be charged plus
any additional costs that are imposed on the Company. Airlines may impose 100% cancellation
charges and the cost of a new ticket.
Cancellation by the Client:
The Client may cancel the booking at any time provided that the cancellation is
communicated to the Company in writing. Cancellation charges will be applied as
shown below calculated from the day when written notice is received by the Company.
The more notice that the Company receives; the less the Company will charge the
Client. However, in addition to the charges shown below many air tickets have no
refund value whatsoever and, therefore, airlines may impose 100% cancellation charges
and the cost of a new ticket.
Number of days prior to departure -----------> Cancellation Charge
56 days or more -----------> Forfeit of deposit
55-14 days -----------> 75% of total cost
13 days to day of travel -----------> 100% of total cost
In addition to the above cancellation charges, the full insurance premium is also
payable in the event of a cancellation by the Client. If the reason for cancellation
is covered by the Client's travel insurance policy, the Client may be able to reclaim
these charges.
Changes by True Blue Tour:
The Company's aim is to operate all tours as advertised but by entering into the
Contract the Client accepts that it may prove necessary or advisable to vary or
modify a tour itinerary or its contents due to prevailing local conditions or any
other reason. The Company reserves the right at any time to cancel or change any
of the facilities, services or prices described in the brochure (including flights,
accommodation or other arrangements) and to substitute alternative arrangements
of comparable monetary value without compensation to the Client and accepts no liability
to the Client whatsoever for loss of enjoyment as a result of these changes. If
a major change becomes necessary the Company will inform the Client as soon as reasonably
possible. The definition of "major change" will depend on the individual tour and
circumstances.
When a major change is made the Client will have the choice of either:
(i) accepting the change of arrangements; or
(ii) purchasing another available tour; or
(iii) cancelling the tour and obtaining a full refund. Provided that the major change
is because of "Force Majeure" or "Low Bookings" (see below) compensation will be
limited to £40 per person travelling. "Force Majeure" includes war, threat of war,
riot, civil strife, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disaster, fire or adverse
weather conditions, technical or maintenance problems with transport, closures or
congestion at airports or ports, or other similar events beyond the control of the
Company. "Low Bookings" is where the minimum number of passengers to run a tour
and make it viable, as set out in the Company's brochures, is not achieved.
Cancellation by True Blue Tour:
The Company reserves the right to cancel a tour in any circumstances but, except
for Force Majeure, Low Bookings or the Client's failure to pay the final balance,
will not cancel a tour less than 42 days before departure. Unless the Client fails
to pay the final balance, the Company will, upon cancellation, return all monies
paid or offer an alternative tour of comparable standard. No compensation will be
paid to the Client if cancellation is because of Force Majeure or Low Bookings.
Surcharges:
The Company reserves the right to increase the tour cost to take account of the
following: government action, currency exchange rates, transportation costs (including
the cost of fuel), over flying charges, airport charges, local taxes and increase
in scheduled air fares. If the surcharge results in an increase of more than 10%
of the tour cost excluding insurance premiums and amendment charges, the Client
may cancel the booking within 7 days of being notified of the surcharge and obtain
a full refund. No surcharge will be imposed within 28 days of departure.
Travel Insurance:
The Client MUST take out suitable travel insurance in order to take part in a tour
organised by the Company. Clients are wholly responsible for arranging their own
insurance. A suitable insurance policy should provide adequate cover for medical
expenses arising through illness or accident prior to or during the holiday and
loss of holiday monies through cancellation and curtailment of the holiday for insurable
reasons. The Company is able to assist the Client in obtaining a suitable insurance
policy. Clients making their own arrangements should ensure that there are no exclusion
clauses limiting protection for the type of activities in their tour. Clients should
satisfy themselves that any travel insurance arranged through on the go is what
they require and should arrange supplementary insurance if need be.
Passports, Visas and Vaccinations:
Clients must ensure that they are aware of all relevant passport and visa requirements
and those they allow adequate time to obtain them. Please note that many countries
require that passports are valid for six months beyond the period of the Client's
stay. Requirements can change and it is the Clients' responsibility to ensure that
they comply with current passport, visa and health requirements and take all necessary
documents with them to gain access to any country or region which forms part of
the tour. The Client will be solely responsible for any cost, loss or damage which
he or the Company incurs as a result of a failure to obtain all necessary passports,
visas and/or vaccinations.
Age, Fitness and Participation:
All Clients are expected to satisfy themselves prior to booking that they are fit
and able to complete the itinerary of their chosen tour as described in the Company's
brochures. No unaccompanied minors (i.e. those under 18 years of age) can be accepted
on tours operated by the Company; however older teenagers may travel provided that
they are accompanied by a parent or a guardian who accepts full responsibility for
them and subject, in all cases, to the ultimate discretion of the Company. Clients
agree to accept the authority and decisions of the Company's employees, tour leaders,
and agents whilst on tour with the Company. If in the opinion of such person, the
health or conduct of a Client before or after the departure appears likely to endanger
the safe, comfortable or happy progress of the tour, the Client may be excluded
from all or part of the tour, in which case all monies paid will be forfeited and
the Company will not be liable to pay any compensation whatsoever to such Client.
Local Laws:
All participants in tours operated by the Company are expected to obey the laws
and regulations of the countries visited and any failure to do so will relieve the
Company of all obligations that it may otherwise have under the Contract.
Illness or Disability:
Anyone suffering from illness or disability or undergoing treatment for any physical
or medical condition must declare the true nature of such condition at the time
of booking and make arrangements for the provision of any medication or other treatment
required during the tour. Failure to make such disclosure will constitute a breach
of these Booking Conditions and may result in such persons being excluded from the
tour in which case all monies paid will be forfeited and the Company will not be
liable to pay any compensation whatsoever. If the chosen tour includes a cruise
or excursion or transfer by boat of any sort the Client must make it known at the
time of booking if he/she is unable to swim. This will not prevent the Client from
participating in the tour but will enable the Company to take additional precautions
for the Client's safety at such times as may be appropriate.
Complaints:
If the Client has a complaint about any of the tour arrangements, the Client must
bring it to the attention of the tour leader or other representative of the Company
at the time so that they may use their reasonable endeavours to rectify the situation.
Failure to complain at the time will affect the Client's ability to claim compensation
from the Company. Should the problem remain unsolved a complaint must be made in
writing to the Company within 28 days of the completion of the tour. The Company
accepts liability should any part of the tour arrangements booked not be of reasonable
standard. In such a case, the Company will pay reasonable compensation if the Client's
enjoyment of the tour arrangements has been adversely affected but will pay no compensation
if there has been no fault on the part of the Company or its partners and the reason
for the failure in the tour arrangements was the Client's fault, or due to the actions
of someone unconnected with the tour arrangements, or if the circumstances could
not have been reasonably foreseen or avoided by the Company or its partners. The
Client is also referred to the Company's right to make changes to any tour, as set
out at paragraph 6 (above).
True Blue Tour Responsibilities:
The tours operated or supplied by the Company have been designed to provide participants
with an exposure to the true nature of the environment visited and therefore involve
an element of potential risk and exposure to potential hazards over and above those
associated with normal 'package' holidays. All bookings are accepted on the understanding
that the Client appreciates such risks and hazards and those they undertake all
tours at their own volition. If a Client participates in an activity not included
as part of a tour operated by the Company, the Client accepts all responsibility
for taking part in such an activity and indemnifies the Company against any and
all claims related to such an activity. Where the Client suffers death, personal
injury or any other loss whatsoever as a result of an activity forming part of the
tour arrangements booked with the Company, the Company shall only accept responsibility
if the death, personal injury or loss was caused by the negligent acts and/or omissions
of the Company's employees, officers, agents, suppliers or sub-contractors. For
the avoidance of doubt, the Company shall not be liable for such death, personal
injury or any other loss suffered whatsoever if there has been no fault on the part
of the Company or its partners, or if the cause was the fault of the Client or due
to the actions of someone unconnected with the tour arrangements or due to circumstances
which neither the Company nor its partners could have reasonably anticipated or
avoided. The Company's acceptance of liability to pay compensation pursuant to this
paragraph 16 is limited, in the case of air travel, rail travel, sea travel or hotel
accommodation, to the amounts set out in the provisions of, respectively, the Warsaw
Convention 1929 (as amended by the Hague Protocol 1955), the Berne Convention 1961,
the Geneva Convention 1973, the Athens Convention 1974 and the Paris Convention
1962. The Company's acceptance of liability under this paragraph 16 is subject to
assignment by the Client to the Company of the Client's rights against any agent,
partner or sub-contractor of the Company which is in any way responsible for the
unsatisfactory holiday arrangements or the Client's death or personal injury.
Special Requests:
If the Client has any special requests, he should inform the Company at the time
of booking. The Company and its suppliers will try to meet such requests but, as
these do not form part of the Contract, the Company does not guarantee to do so,
including for pre-bookable seats. If the Company confirms that a special request
has been noted or passed to the supplier or refers to it on the confirmation invoice
or elsewhere, this is not a guarantee to meet it. The Client will not be specifically
notified if a special request cannot be met. The Company does not accept bookings
which are conditional on the fulfilment of any special request.
Departure Taxes:
It is not always possible to include all departure taxes on the Client's ticket.
In some cases departure taxes must be paid locally and these are payable to the
Government of the country departed and are non-refundable.
Data Protection:
In order to process your booking, True Blue Tour need to collect certain personal
details from you. These details will usually include the names and addresses of
party members, credit/debit or other payment details and special requirements such
as those relating to any disability or medical condition that may affect the holiday
arrangements. We take full responsibility for ensuring that proper security measures
are in place to protect your information.
We must pass some information on to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements
(airlines, hotels, transport companies etc.). Such suppliers may be outside continental
Europe if your holiday is to take place or involve suppliers outside these countries.
The information may also be provided to security or credit checking companies, public
authorities such as customs/immigration if required by them, or as required by law.
Except where expressly permitted by the Data Protection Act 1998, True Blue Tour
will only deal with the personal details you give to True Blue Tour as set out above
unless you agree otherwise. We may make contact with you or members of your holiday
party by post, e-mail, or telephone for the purposes set out. We will also use your
information to inform you of offers in the future or to send you brochures. If you
do not wish to receive such approaches in the future then please let us know as
soon as possible by telephone, letter or e-mail us at info@truebluetour.com. If
we do contact you by e-mail about our new brochures or special offers, you will
also be able to unsubscribe yourself from our database at this time. True Blue Tour
will assume that you do not object to being communicated with unless you have previously
opted out or contacted us. We have the appropriate security measures in place to
protect your confidential information.
We may provide your details to carefully selected third parties for similar purposes,
if you would prefer us not to do so, please contact us by letter, telephone or e-mail.
You are entitled to ask for a copy of your information. Please contact us in writing
if required.
Entire Agreement:
The Contract constituted by the Company's acceptance of the Client's booking subject
to these Booking Conditions shall constitute the entire agreement between the Client
and the Company in relation to the relevant booking, and shall exclude all other
terms and conditions (except for the relevant suppliers' conditions and any applicable
international conventions) and shall supersede all prior or contemporaneous communication
or information provided.
Privacy Policy
In order to process your booking, TRUE BLUE TOUR needs to collect certain personal
details from you. These details will usually include the names and addresses of
party members, credit/debit or other payment details and special requirements such
as those relating to any disability or medical condition that may affect the holiday
arrangements. We take full responsibility for ensuring that proper security measures
are in place to protect your information.
BWe must pass some information on to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements
(airlines, hotels, transport companies etc.). Such suppliers may be outside continental
Europe if your holiday is to take place or involve suppliers outside these countries.
The information may also be provided to security or credit checking companies, public
authorities such as customs/immigration if required by them, or as required by law.
Except where expressly permitted by the Data Protection Act 1998 TRUE BLUE TOUR
will only deal with the personal details you give to TRUE BLUE TOUR as set out above
unless you agree otherwise. We may make contact with you or members of your holiday
party by post, e-mail, or telephone for the purposes set out. We will also use your
information to inform you of offers in the future or to send you brochures. If you
do not wish to receive such approaches in the future then please let us know as
soon as possible by telephone, letter or e-mail us at reservation@truebluetour.com
If we do contact you by e-mail about our new brochures or special offers, you will
also be able to unsubscribe yourself from our database at this time TRUE BLUE TOUR
will assume that you do not object to being communicated with unless you have previously
opted out or contacted us. We have the appropriate security measures in place to
protect your confidential information.