B&B Worldwide Fishing Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of the Contract

Upon purchase of the tour package, the terms and conditions set forth herein become a binding contract between the Purchaser and B&B Charters. Acceptance of this contract occurs when deposit is received by B&B Charters at its office. Purchaser represents by tender of payment that the itinerary has been reviewed and that it meets Purchaser's expectations and request.

2. Definitions

a. The Tour Package purchased by the Purchaser from B&B Charters consists of the itinerary prepared by B&B Charters or its affiliates and the vouchers for pre-paid travel services. The itinerary is the written travel schedule listing scheduled daily activities and travel services purchased. In the event of a difference between information contained in the brochure and that contained in the itinerary, the language of the itinerary shall control. Vouchers are coupons which constitute evidence of pre-payment by Purchaser for various travel services. B&B Charters is bounded by only the terms and conditions contained on the vouchers it delivers to the Purchaser.

b. Confirmation of travel arrangements. Travel Arrangements are not confirmed until B&B Charters has received the required deposits and Purchaser has received formal confirmation from B&B Charters.

c. Hotel/lodge accommodations. It is anticipated that the hotel accommodations shown in the brochure will be utilized; however, comparably classified accommodations may be substituted at the time the specific itinerary is prepared. Hotel accommodation classification standards used at the location involved do not refer to standards used at any other location.

d. Transfer refers to transportation from one location to another, generally between and hotel and, unless otherwise stated on itinerary, refers to a seat on a bus, van, car or other vehicle. Determination of the appropriateness of vehicle shall be determined by the provider of the service.

3. Reservations and Payment

To reserve space on any trip, we require a deposit of $200-$3,000 per person, depending on the specific tour program. Deposits are due no later than 10 days from the date of the reservation. Early reservations are essential to guarantee your accommodations on the date you wish to travel. Reservations made within 60 days of the departure require full payment, plus any additional charges for expenses incurred due to special mailing, fax charges, etc. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure. If this final installment is not paid when due, B&B Charters reserves the right to treat the reservation as canceled.

4. Participation

Purchaser is responsible for selecting a trip appropriate to his or her health, physical abilities and interests. The right is reserved to decline to accept or retain a person as a tour member for any reason which affects the operation of the tour or the rights and welfare or enjoyment of the other tour members.

5. Price of Tour Package

The Tour Package price includes all the pre-paid travel services represented by the vouchers provided to the Purchaser, together with the charges by B&B Charters for its services in preparing the itinerary.

a. All prices are accurate and available at the time of publication, and include charges for planning, operation and servicing the package. Prices do not include airfare unless otherwise stated.

b. Until full payment is received from Purchaser, prices are subject to change, due to fluctuations in tariffs, exchange rates and other factors beyond B&B Charters' control. If the group falls below the minimum passenger requirement, the trip is subject to cancellation or repricing.

c. B&B Charters has no obligation to provide Purchaser with any information concerning the costs utilized in establishing the price of the tour package, either before, during or after the tour is completed.

d. Price does not include charges for passports, visas, inoculations, excess baggage charges, trip cancellation or interruption, accident and baggage insurance, or transportation not included in the itinerary, optional tours, items of a personal nature, items not specifically listed as included and international departure taxes.

6. Cancellation Policy

All cancellations are pursuant to the client�s scheduled lodge cancellation policy. Refunds, if any, are given solely at the discretion of and by the particular lodge you were scheduled with. B&B Charters fees are non-refundable. We strongly ENCOURAGE you to purchase trip CANCELLATION insurance soon after registering for a trip. In the event that you must cancel your trip due to illness, family crisis or other emergency, this insurance reimburses you for the non-refundable trip costs. This insurance also provides for limited accident and baggage coverage. You may purchase trip insurance through your travel agent or obtain insurance forms directly from B&B Charters.

7. Refunds

No refunds are given for any unused pre-paid services included in the tour package or any changes made in the itinerary while enroute, including changes in hotel accommodations, excursions, and transportation services. Charges included for services provided by B&B Charters are not subject to refund.

8. Changes in Itinerary by B&B Charters

B&B Charters reserves the right to:

a. Make changes or cancellations in services where such changes are made necessary by circumstances beyond B&B Charters' control, including changing carriers and substituting similar hotel accommodations for those designated in the itinerary.

b. Cancel any trip due to inadequate sign-up which makes the trip economically infeasible to operate. In such cases, a full refund of the cancelled trip cost is the limit of B&B Charters' liability.

9. Warranty Disclaimer

No guarantees or warranties express or implied, are made that the tour package will meet all of the traveler's expectations, specifically regarding weather or fishing/hunting conditions or productiveness.

10. Airfare Considerations

B&B Charters cannot be responsible for any part of the fishing or hunting package that might be missed because of the cancellations or delays of commercial airlines. B&B Charters will make reasonable effort to assist the Purchaser in transferring to the fishing/hunting destination, but Purchaser is responsible for any additional expenses incurred in making this transfer.

11. Release

B&B Charters, its affiliates and all cooperating airlines and agencies act only in the capacity as agents in all matters of transportation and tour operation, and their liability is limited to the terms of the airline tickets and land accommodation contracts. Group organizers, travelers and tour participants, individually and jointly, release B&B Charters from any and all liability and responsibility, known or unknown, present or future, for any and all loss, injury to person, damage to property, or accident, or which may be the result of any delay or change of itinerary, or irregularity connected with the tour package purchased, which is beyond its control, included but not limited to, acts of God, transportation problems, fire, machinery or equipment malfunction or failure, government actions, wars, civil disturbances, labor disputes, riots, thefts, sickness or weather, and which includes all expenses or damages, direct or consequential, claimed or sustained by group organizers, tour participants, or travelers, and waive B&B Charters based on any claim of negligence by any of the suppliers of services included in the tour package.

The passenger tickets shall constitute the sole contract between and the purchaser of these tickets and/or passenger. All baggage shall be carried at participants own risk. Purchaser is solely responsible for obtaining necessary travel documents for the areas visited. This release is binding upon group organizers, tour participants, travelers, their representatives, heirs and assigns.

12. Choice Of Law And Venue

All questions of law in any action based upon any claim of breach of this agreement shall be determined in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon as existing at the time of such action. Any action brought by either party based on any claim arising under or as a result of this contract or based on the tour package of which it is a part, shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in Wasco County, Oregon.