DISCLAIMER
COVID-19 Update: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public setting where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable.
By booking a Smart Travel Belize tour, you are aware that it is your personal decision to travel and is doing so with full knowledge of current travel recommendations and travel restrictions with regards to COVID19. By participating in a Smart Travel Belize tour, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. Let’s keep each other safe and healthy by following our new rules which include, but may not be limited to social distancing and wearing a mask for the duration of the tour unless eating, drinking and swimming.
Guests who choose not to adhere to our new rules on the day of the tour will not be allowed to participate in any of our tours and will not be refunded.
It is the guest’s responsibility to check the latest travel information regarding this virus outbreak. Smart Travel Belize recommends that guests purchase travel insurance for their Belize trip and have access to adequate financial resources in case medical care or quarantining is needed relating to COVID19.
Quarantine. Should a guest need to be quarantined at pick up or after the tour has begun, the guest will be taken to an isolation room and will be required to remain there until the Belize Ministry of Health authorizes the movement of the person. Be advised that Smart Travel Belize will not be responsible to cover any costs related with quarantining a guest. Therefore, guest will be required to cover the full cost of quarantining and all other costs associated with being tested and treated as a COVID19 patient.
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Standard Waiver and Release
I am voluntarily taking part in the Smart Travel Belize tours (the “Tour”) provided by “Smart Travel Belize” “(the “Business”). I am in reasonable health and am not otherwise limited by either minor or serious mental or physical injury, disability or illness that could potentially render me particularly susceptible to injury or disability while participating in any activity contemplated by the Tour.
In consideration of participating in the Tour, on behalf of myself, my heirs and representatives, I am agreeing to release from all liability and further agreeing not to sue the Business, its employees, contractors, agents, owners, vendors, business participants and all those connected with it from any and all claims, including claims of the Business’s negligence, resulting in any physical (including death) or psychological injury, illness, damages or economic or emotional loss which I may suffer as a result of my participation in the Tour including travel involved in the Tour.
I am aware of the risks involved in the Tour and fully understand and accepts each and every one of the risks associated with my participation in the Tour encompassing, without restriction, exposure to conditions of inclement weather, food sickness or unanticipated allergic reaction, injuries (e.g., without exception, those arising out of lack of coordination, clumsiness or inattention, other participants, motor vehicles, pedestrians and any other possible obstacle) and death. Despite the above I assume all related risks, both known and unknown to me concerning my participation in the Tour.
MY PARTICIPATION IN THE TOUR IS AT MY OWN SOLE RISK. I agree to hold the Business on behalf of myself and/or any person or entity acting through or on behalf of me, harmless and forever and unconditionally release the Business, and any affiliated entities, present and former employees, owners, officers, members, managers, partners, contractors, insurers, shareholders and directors of the foregoing (Collectively, “Released Parties”), from any and all claims, actions, damages, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses in any way arising out of, or resulting from, my participation in the Tour, including, without limitation, any and all claims, actions, and liabilities for death, injury, loss or damage to me or to anyone else, or to any property, regardless of whether or not such injury, loss or damage was caused by the negligence or willful conduct of the Business or any of the Released Parties.
I further on behalf of myself and/or any person or entity acting through or on behalf of me, further agree to defend and indemnify the Released Parties, and to hold the Released Parties harmless, from any and all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, expenses (including, without limitation or exception, attorney’s fees) and losses of any kind or nature whatsoever in any way arising out of, or resulting from, my participation in the Tour.
I further agree to grant Smart Travel Belize the irrevocable right and authority to use my name, image, video presence, and/or photograph for any and all commercial or non-commercial purposes either now or later, forever without additional obligation or liability to me.
I understand this Waiver and Release of Claims encompasses the complete agreement and acknowledgment between Participant and the Released Parties, and terminates, cancels and supersedes any previous agreement or understanding relative to the subject matter contained within. There are no agreements other than what are described this Waiver and Release of Claims.
I agree that none of the items included in this Waiver and Release of Claims can be disregarded or modified unless done so only in writing, signed by me and the Business. Failure of any of the Released Parties to enforce any of their rights hereunder at any time will not be an opportunity for this Waiver and Release for any remotely similar acts at any subsequent time. If any provision of this Waiver and Release is deemed to be invalid or unenforceable then the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected by such unenforceability.
I am 18 years of age or older. By purchasing tickets and participating in the tours I understand the legal consequences of doing so which includes a release of the Business from all liability related to the Tour and promising not to sue the Company and assuming all risks involved in the Tour known or unknown. I am also agreeing to allow the Business to use my name and likeness in its promotional activity. I am willingly participating with the above clear understanding.
If under age 18 years of age:
I am the parent or legal guardian of the person(s) participating in the Tour (the “Participant”). I understand the legal consequences involved in the purchase of tickets and participation of taking the tour in which I for the Participant: release the Business from all liability on my behalf and the Participant; promises that I or the Participant will not to sue the Business and that I for the Participant assumes all risks of participation in the Tour. I allow the Participant to go on the Tour. I understand and agree that I am responsible for the obligations and acts of the Participant as described in this document and agree to be bound by its terms.
Here’s what we’re really saying:
By your ticket purchase and participation in the tours provided by Smart Travel Belize (the “Business”) you have agreed to participate in a memorable activity to experience to see and taste some of the highlights which Belize has to offer.
By purchasing tickets or accepting tickets as a gift, whether on our website or via a partnering ticket sales site, you agree to participate on these tours at your own sole risk and agree that you are in reasonable health and will not hold Smart Travel Belize or any of its affiliates, tour sites, restaurants, etc. liable for any accidents, mishaps, or food related illnesses or any other damages the cause of which are potentially known or unknown. This would include any injuries traveling to and from the Tour.
Basically, by coming on the tour you promise to try to have a good time and not sue us.
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This waiver will be signed at the start of the tour.