Terms and Conditions
Table of Contents
Booking Terms, Conditions, & Waiver
Agreement
Pricing: Inclusions and Exclusions
Trip Deposits
Cancelations & Refunds
Cancelations by You
Changes by You
Cancelations or Changes by Bog & Thunder
Force Majeure
Travel Insurance
Pre-Departure Documentation
Passports and Visas
Health Requirements and Medical Care
Complaint Procedure
Trip Start Date
Trip Safety & Etiquette
Traveler Code
Images Release
Severability and Headings
Successors and Assigns
Updating of Terms and Conditions
Applicable Law & Choice of Forum
Merger
Liability, Assumption of Risks, & Indemnification
Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risks
Your Liability
Medical Certification
Credit Card Authorization for Post-Booking Charges
Waiver of Liability, Release, Indemnification, and Covenant Not to Sue
Limitation of Remedies
BOOKING TERMS, CONDITIONS, & WAIVER
Read this agreement thoroughly and carefully before booking a trip; it contains important terms and conditions regarding the trip you are purchasing including, but not limited to, our rights to cancel or alter the tour, our cancellation and refund policies, and a limitation of our liability and other important disclaimers.
AGREEMENT
The terms and conditions set forth in this agreement constitute the entire understanding and agreement between you the trip “Participant” and Bog & Thunder, LLC (“Bog & Thunder”) with respect to any and all bookings, tours, or transactions made with Bog & Thunder.
By making a booking, you accept all of the terms in this agreement and direct us to perform services on your behalf. All Participants are subject to this agreement.
PRICING: INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
The trip price is in U.S. dollars, and includes the services specified in the daily itineraries (subject to change), including meals, accommodations, admission fees and guided activities as stated.
Prices do not include any item not specifically listed above or in the itinerary, including but not limited to, air and other transportation to and from trip start and termination points; services and meals not listed in the itinerary; all expenses during leisure time including admission fees, meals, and beverages; passports or other travel documents; travel insurance or travel protection (i.e., medical insurance, emergency evacuation, and similar services); airport arrival/departure fees or country taxes; personal expenses; gratuities; and all items of a personal nature.
Trip prices are subject to change without notice. Unless otherwise specified, prices do not include any local taxes or use-fees, including foreign departure, security, port charges, park fees, customs, immigration, agricultural, passenger-facility charges or international transportation tax.
Your bank or credit or debit card company may convert the payment into the local currency and charge fees, resulting in differences between the amount displayed on the Bog & Thunder website or its affiliated websites, and the final amount charged to your bank account or credit or debit card statement. Please contact your bank or card company if you have any questions concerning any applicable conversion or fees.
TRIP DEPOSITS
To reserve your booking, a Trip Deposit of $1,000 per person is required.
After making a Trip Deposit/Booking Reservation, full payment is due within 30 days. Bog & Thunder will email reminders at least 3 days before full payment is due, with a link to submit full payment and pay your balance due. If you make a Trip Deposit/Booking Reservation for a trip departing in fewer than 180 days, the balance of payment is due within 7 days from the date your Trip Deposit/Booking Reservation is received by us. If you make a Trip Deposit/Booking Reservation for a trip departing in fewer than 30 days, payment is due in full at time of booking.
If full payment is not received when due, Bog & Thunder reserves the right to cancel your Trip Deposit/Booking Reservation.
.All other booking terms and conditions apply to Trip Deposits/Booking Reservations, including our cancelation policies (see Cancelations By You And Refunds below).
CANCELATIONS & REFUNDS
CANCELATIONS BY YOU
To cancel your Booking or Trip Deposit/Booking Reservation, you must email us your complete booking details at hello@bogandthunder.com.
Cancelation fees will be applied per person, based on the date we receive your written notification. Unless otherwise noted for specific departures, cancelation fees are based on the following schedule:
Days before departure date / Cancelation fee per participant
120+ days / $1000
61 – 119 days / 50% of trip price
0 – 60 days / 100% of the trip price
If Bog & Thunder is able to fill the spot for a ticket cancelled within the 60 day window, we may issue at our sole discretion a partial or full refund minus any non-recoverable expenses.
Departure date is the date the trip begins regardless of the date that you may depart from your location of origin.
We will refund the applicable balance to you using the original payment method for your Booking or Trip Deposit / Booking Reservation.
No refunds will be provided for any reason for an unused portion of a trip once the trip begins.
Bog & Thunder is not responsible for expenses incurred by Participants in preparing for a trip (eg. nonrefundable advance purchase air tickets, equipment, etc.) or for any additional arrangements pre- or post-departure date. The term applies whether the tour is altered, modified, or cancelled by us or by you for any reason. Because the tour may be cancelled when a minimum number of Participants have not signed up, we recommend that you either purchase refundable air tickets or wait until we have confirmed with you that we have a sufficient number of Participants.
When you cancel a booking for any reason, including electing not to travel on your trip’s rescheduled travel date, the company has discretion to retain your deposit to offset unrecoverable costs to Bog & Thunder including credit card fees, non-recoverable deposits, non-refundable permits and booking fees, local taxes and administration costs. Bog & Thunder commits non-refundable, non-recoverable trip payments well in advance of scheduled departure dates. Bog & Thunder will use reasonable efforts to recover and refund booking balances to guests when possible. However, Bog & Thunder does not guarantee recovery of any or all of the advance payments made, and the use of reasonable efforts to recover these payments will not include the institution of legal proceedings in foreign jurisdictions. For this and other reasons, we encourage you to purchase trip cancelation and interruption insurance.
CANCELATIONS OR CHANGES BY US
Bog & Thunder reserves the right to refuse, block, or cancel a Booking or Trip Deposit/Booking Reservation at any time, for any reason, at its sole discretion.
Bog & Thunder reserves the right to cancel, alter, or modify a trip prior to departure for any reason, including insufficient Participant reservations. Bog & Thunder and its suppliers reserve the right to substitute hotels, restaurants, routes or other services listed in the itinerary with comparable services if necessary.
When a tour is canceled for foreseeable reasons, then you agree that a full refund of trip payments made to us will constitute full settlement of any claims you may have against Bog & Thunder or our suppliers, partners, or travel intermediaries.
In the rare event that Bog & Thunder is forced to cancel or reschedule a trip for any unforeseen circumstance beyond the reasonable control of Bog & Thunder, such as, but not limited to, acts of nature, war, labor strikes, earthquake, flooding, pandemics, quarantines, international travel restrictions, national emergencies, etc., Bog & Thunder will reschedule your trip departure, and your booking will automatically transfer to the rescheduled date.
FORCE MAJEURE
Bog & Thunder will not be deemed in breach of this agreement or otherwise liable to you, by reason of delay in performance or nonperformance of any of its obligations under this agreement to the extent that any such delay or nonperformance is due to any Force Majeure. “Force Majeure” means any circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Bog & Thunder, including without limitation acts of God, terrorist activities, insurrection, explosion, flood, tempest, forceful wind, fire or accident, war or threat of war declared or undeclared, sabotage, civil disturbance, labor strikes, requisition, sickness, quarantine, government intervention, weather conditions, and unforeseen circumstances.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
The trip price does not include travel insurance. We strongly recommend that you purchase comprehensive travel protection, covering trip interruption and cancellation, baggage, medical, accident/life, evacuation, repatriation, and other expenses which might arise as a result of loss, damage, injury, delay, or inconvenience occurring to you. You also agree to assume all costs of medical care, evacuation, transportation, and related costs.
PRE-DEPARTURE DOCUMENTATION
It is important that you carefully read all trip-related documents that you receive from us by email as soon as you receive them. It is your responsibility to contact us if any information is incorrect. We cannot accept any liability if you do not notify us of any inaccuracies within thirty (30) days of your receipt of those documents.
PASSPORTS AND VISAS
You are responsible for ensuring that all necessary travel documents are valid and effective and in your possession for the entire tour. Passports are required for all U.S. citizens traveling abroad and should be valid for at least 6 months after your date of return. We suggest you apply for or renew a passport early. Other required documents may include visas, permits, and vaccination certificates. You assume complete and full responsibility for checking and verifying any and all passport, visa, vaccination, or other entry requirements. You are also solely responsible for any adverse consequences resulting from incomplete or defective documentation. While we may provide information or advice on matters such as visas, vaccinations, climate, clothing, baggage, and special equipment in good faith as a courtesy to you, we are not responsible for any errors or omissions as to the information provided.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS AND MEDICAL CARE
Our trips are physically active, with varying levels of demands and fitness requirements depending on the specific itinerary. By making a booking, you represent that you do not have any physical or other conditions that would create a hazard for you or other Participants or affect other people’s enjoyment of the trip.
If you have a physical condition, dietary restrictions, or other conditions that will require special attention during the tour, please email us at hello@bogandthunder.com when making a booking.
COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
If you have a complaint during your trip, you must promptly notify Bog & Thunder or your trip leader/host of the problem so that they can attempt to remedy the situation and allow you to enjoy the remainder of your trip. While we strive to provide you with a comfortable and enjoyable trip, your notice to Bog & Thunder or its suppliers of a complaint does not mean that we will accept liability or responsibility, and we will evaluate each complaint as it arises. At the same time, failure to raise a concern or complaint while you are on the trip will extinguish or reduce any ability to claim recourse from Bog & Thunder or its suppliers. Further, if you attempt to address the problem on your own without using this notice procedure, you assume responsibility for any added costs you may incur and forfeit any potential remedy.
TRIP START DATE
It is your responsibility to be ready to embark on the trip as specified in the itinerary. Bog & Thunder is not responsible for any losses due to cancelled or missed flights, changed flight itineraries, late arrivals, or early departures.
TRIP SAFETY AND ETIQUETTE
You must strictly comply with all local laws, respect local customs and culture, accurately assess your abilities, respect other trip members’ privacy, and follow the suggestions and advice of any assigned guide. The decision of Bog & Thunder, the local guide, or local supplier is final on all matters that may threaten the safety or interfere with the well-being of others. During the trip, Bog & Thunder or the local guide or supplier has the right in its sole discretion to remove anyone a) who it judges to be incapable of meeting the demands and requirements of participating in the tour activities; or b) who it determines to detract from others’ enjoyment of the tour.
TRAVELER CODE
By making a booking, you certify your agreement to the following Traveler Code:
I have chosen a trip that suits my abilities, level of fitness, and state of health.
I do not have any physical conditions or disabilities relevant to this tour that could be a hazard to me or other travelers.
I have a valid passport and all visas, permits, certificates, and vaccinations required for travel.
I will make sure to communicate any special requests at least 30 days prior to travel. This includes dietary restrictions, medical requirements, and room preferences. I also understand that Bog & Thunder will make a reasonable effort to accommodate special requests but cannot guarantee they will be possible.
I will respect the laws and customs of countries visited.
I will respect the rights and privacy of other trip members.
I understand that Bog & Thunder reserves the right to refuse service during a tour to anyone whose health or behavior could impede the welfare or enjoyment of fellow guests. An individual may be asked to leave a trip if the trip guide/host/leader feels that the person’s continuing participation may prove detrimental to the individual or the group.
I understand access to medical facilities and evacuation services may be limited.
IMAGES RELEASE
You agree that Bog & Thunder and its contractors and suppliers may use, re-use, and reproduce any images, photos or videos that you send to us, or that are taken by our guides, staff, contractors and/or other travelers of you individually or in a group, in any medium, including but not limited to print, electronic media, or Internet, free of charge and without your right to inspection, for promoting and publicizing our travel products and services worldwide.
SEVERABILITY AND HEADINGS
If any provision of this agreement shall be unenforceable or invalid under any applicable law, such unenforceability or invalidity shall not render the agreement unenforceable or invalid as a whole. Such unenforceable provision will be replaced with one that is valid and enforceable and which achieves, to the extent possible, the original objectives and intent of the original provision. Titles and headings of this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction of any provision of this Agreement.
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
This agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon Bog & Thunder and the Participant and their respective heirs, legal personal representatives, successors, and assigns.
UPDATING OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Bog & Thunder reserves the right to update and/or alter these terms and conditions at any time. It is your responsibility to be familiar with these terms and conditions.
APPLICABLE LAW AND CHOICE OF FORUM
Any dispute arising out of this agreement, including all tort claims and any dispute relating to bookings, tours, or transactions made with Bog & Thunder – whether such dispute arises in contract or in tort or otherwise – shall be resolved exclusively by the state and federal courts located in Michigan, and you agree to personal jurisdiction of those same courts. The laws of the State of Michigan, USA, govern this agreement.
MERGER
This Agreement is the final, complete, and exclusive statement of the parties’ agreement on the matters contained in this agreement. It supersedes all previous negotiations and agreements.
LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, & INDEMNIFICATION
All travelers must agree to the following prior to your trip departure.
Your acknowledgement of this Booking Agreement constitutes acceptance of all the terms in the Booking Agreement.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISKS
I am voluntarily participating on the Tour, which will involve a variety of activities depending on my itinerary and the activities in which I elect to participate, including but not limited to: sightseeing; classes; demonstrations; tastings; guided tours; walking; biking; boating; hiking; swimming in various bodies of water such as oceans, rivers, and lakes; nature walks; encounters with wild fauna and flora; and/or other outdoor activities or sports (collectively, “Activities”). I understand that this list is not exhaustive of all Activities that may be made available to me and that I may decide to participate in.
I also acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating on the Tour with knowledge that travel involves numerous risks and dangers including, but not limited to, the following: dangers and risks inherent in Activities; negligence by Bog & Thunder and/or its suppliers and local operators in the conduct or arrangement of the Tour in any respect from inception to completion; emotional trauma; disfigurement, temporary or permanent disability, including paralysis; death; muscle strains, pulls, tears, broken bones, and shin splints; forces of nature; civil unrest and war; terrorism; roads, trails, hotels, vehicles, boats or other means of conveyance which are not operated or maintained at standards common in my country; crossing roadways and entering/exiting vehicles; the hazards of traveling in remote, unsafe or politically unstable areas or under unsafe conditions; high altitude; accident or illness without access to means of rapid evacuation or availability of medical supplies; the adequacy of medical attention once provided; physical exertion for which I am not prepared; transportation failures; equipment failures, malfunctions or deficiencies; contact with wild animals whether on foot or in vehicles; social or labor unrest; consumption of alcoholic beverages; stolen, lost or misplaced luggage or property; theft or break-ins into vehicles, lodging or elsewhere; mechanical or construction failures or difficulties; diseases; epidemics; bites or stings from insects or pests; local laws; climatic conditions; abnormal conditions or developments; negligence by third-party service providers; financial default of any third party suppliers; and any actions, omissions or conditions outside of Bog & Thunder’s control not mentioned herein.
I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the Tour provided by Bog & Thunder. Furthermore, guides/instructors/facilitators have difficult jobs to perform involving judgment of the weather, the elements, the terrain, and other aspects of the Tour. They must also make judgments when providing warnings or instructions. They seek safety, but they are not infallible and may misjudge the weather or other environmental conditions.
I acknowledge that these are some, but not all, of the inherent and acquired risks associated with the activities performed on a Bog & Thunder tour. A complete listing of inherent and acquired risks is not possible.
I expressly agree to be responsible for my own welfare and fully assume all of the above risks, as well as all other risks set forth in this agreement, both known and unknown, voluntarily and knowingly, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
YOUR LIABILITY
You agree to defend and indemnify Bog & Thunder and all of its respective owners, members, officers, directors, employees, agents, and successors and assigns from and against any claims, causes of action, demands, suits, proceedings, investigations, losses, damages, fines, penalties, fees, expenses, costs and any other liabilities of any kind or nature including but not limited to reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of or related to:
Your breach of this Agreement or the documents referenced herein;
Your violation of any law, rule, regulation or guideline;
Your violation, infringement or misappropriation of the rights of a third party, including without limitation any rights of publicity or privacy;
Your use of this Website;
Your booking or use of any Products obtained through this Website; or
Your negligence or willful misconduct.
MEDICAL CERTIFICATION
I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating in the Tour, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further certify that I have no medical or physical conditions, which could interfere with my safety in the Tour, or else I am willing to assume the risk of and bear the costs that may result, directly or indirectly, from any such condition.
CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION FOR POST-BOOKING CHARGES
You authorize Bog & Thunder to charge your credit card that is on file for any fees incurred by the company arising from your conduct on the trip.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY, RELEASE, INDEMNIFICATION, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE
To the fullest extent permitted by law, I, an adult traveler, or as parent or legal guardian of the Minor, for myself, the Minor, my heirs, legal and personal representatives, next of kin, including my spouse, successors and assigns (individually and collectively, “Releasors”), expressly RELEASE, WAIVE, FOREVER DISCHARGE, HOLD HARMLESS AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE Bog & Thunder, its owners, shareholders, officers, employees, directors, representatives, volunteers, guides, local operators and suppliers, successors and assigns (individually and together, “Released Parties”) from and against any and all liability, claims, causes of action, demands, costs, damages, losses or suits of any and every kind which I or the Minor now have or may later have against the Released Parties arising out of, relating to, or in connection with the Tour arranged through or provided by Bog & Thunder whether arising from the Released Parties’ negligence or otherwise.
In addition, I agree to fully indemnify (that is protect and defend, and satisfy claims against) and hold harmless each Released Party from any and all claims, actions, suits, and demands (including all reasonable attorney’s fees and costs incurred by the Released Party) initiated by a third party and arising from, attributable to, or related to my or the Minor’s negligent or intentional actions or inactions, whether arising from the Released Parties’ negligence or otherwise, occurring during the trip.
I AGREE THAT THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL SERVE AS A COMPLETE RELEASE AND EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK for myself, all members of my family and all minors traveling with me or on whose behalf I am signing this agreement, including the Minor (collectively encompassed by the term “their” in this paragraph), my and their heirs, as well as my and their next of kin, successors, assigns, and legal and personal representatives. It is my intention to fully assume all risks associated with the Tour and to release the Released Parties from any and all liability to the maximum extent permitted by law.
LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
YOU AGREE THAT THE SOLE REMEDY FOR ANY DEFAULT BY Bog & Thunder LLC ARISING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE THE RETURN OF THE PAID TOUR COST TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. Bog & Thunder SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES ARISE IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, UNDER STATUTE, IN EQUITY, AT LAW, OR OTHERWISE. YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT YOU MAY HAVE TO RECOVER DAMAGES AS OUTLINED IN THIS PARAGRAPH.