I/we ("Participant") wish to participate in a program offered by Diaspora Travel Experiences, LLC ("Diaspora"), and hereby agree and consent to the following terms and conditions:
1) REGISTRATION: Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis and spaces are subject to availability.
2) EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE: By registering for any program, Participant authorizes Diaspora to communicate with him/her regarding current and future programs via email correspondence. Participant agrees to immediately update any changes to his/her email address. Diaspora will never sell or share Participant information with 3rd parties, and we will never send spam.
3)PROGRAM PRICE & PAYMENTS: Unless otherwise stated in program-specific materials, the program includes accommodations (depending on your selection), group transfers to and from the airport, transportation for all program activities, meals (per program), and full program of expert guided tours and excursions.
The Program Price does NOT include travel cancellation insurance, flights, visas, and gratuities for services consumed, unless specifically stated in the Program Registration Materials. Diaspora accepts payment via PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, Check, Money Order, or Credit Card. A service charge of $35.00 will be applied to any returned payment. Payments made via U.S. mail must be sent to: PO Box 15767, New Orleans, LA 70175. Credit Card transactions incur an additional 3.11% convenience fee.
4) DEPOSIT & PAYMENT: Upon registration, a deposit is due to hold each Participant's place in the program. The deposit is non-refundable, except as provided for in Paragraph (6) below. Payments made over time must be paid according to the program-specific schedule provided and the final payment is due no less than sixty (60) days prior to travel.
5) CANCELLATIONS: Participant cancellations must be made in writing and are effective upon receipt. Diaspora reserves the right to cancel the Program at any time due to visa denial; natural disaster; political or social instability; acts of war, terrorism, or God. Diaspora reserves the right to cancel your participation if in our sole discretion we determine that your participation may affect the health, safety, or enjoyment of other participants, or if full payment is not received by the deadline.
6) REFUND POLICY: If Diaspora cancels the Program, or your participation in the Program, for any reason outside of our control and not as a result of your actions, and funds have been paid to third party vendors, we will refund any unused portion of your payment and work with the third party vendors to recoup the money paid to them and will refund any funds that we are able to retrieve, with reasonable effort. If Participant cancels 90 or more days prior to the Program start date: (1) Diaspora will refund any unused portion of payments made, minus the Deposit, and (2) if Participant is sharing a room with another participant, the cost of a single room supplement will be deducted from the refund (if any No refund will be issued for cancellations that occur less than 90 days prior to the scheduled Program date. Diaspora will not reimburse participants for independently purchased items, such as airfare or accommodations If a refund is due, it will be paid by check processed within 30 days from the date of receipt of notice of cancellation Refunds will not be available to no-shows or participants who arrive late or depart early from a Program for any reason.
7) CHANGES TO ITINERARY & ACCOMMODATIONS: Diaspora reserves the right to make changes to any part of the Program without prior notice. We make every attempt to make replacements of similar interest and quality. And we will do our best to inform Participants in advance of any significant changes.
8) HEALTH AND SAFETY: Everyone of average fitness should be able to enjoy all the Program activities. Consult your doctor to see if your health condition is suitable for the trip. Many guided tours include walking and perhaps walking on uneven surfaces that may be strenuous for some people. You are responsible for all necessary items and assistance related to your condition. Diaspora is not responsible for walking or wheelchair assistance, or the costs of any medical treatment you may require. You should consult the CDC for vaccination requirements at http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list. Keep in mind that service providers outside of the United States are not required to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements that many are accustomed to in the United States. Therefore, ramps and handicap accessible elevators and wide entryways may not always be available. If a traveler has any special needs, they should check with us PRIOR to booking.
9) AIRLINE TRAVEL: Diaspora is not responsible for missed flights, delays, or transfers. You should not make any travel arrangements until you receive instructions from Diaspora. This information will be provided by email. Diaspora is not responsible for the services and policies imposed by the airlines, including lost luggage. Airline schedules and flights are subject to change without notice, and Diaspora is not responsible for penalties incurred for tickets, international or domestic, due to schedule and/or flight changes. You will be notified immediately of any changes to flights booked by Diaspora on your behalf.
10) PHOTO & VIDEO RELEASE: Participant understands that his/her image or voice may be captured via photograph or video during his/her participation in the Program and Participant hereby grants permission to Diaspora and its representatives, agents, successors, heirs, and assigns the right to reproduce, use, exhibit, display, broadcast, distribute, and create derivative works of any of said images and recordings for promoting, publicizing, or illustrating Diaspora-related activities.
11) LIABILITY RELEASE: Participation in the Program may involve risk of injury and loss, both to person and property. Activities provided in connection with the Program including without limitation transportation, lodging, and sightseeing are provided by the carrier, hoteliers, and other suppliers that are independent contractors and not agents for, employees, partners, or joint venture participants of Diaspora. Diaspora is not liable for acts or omissions of such independent contractors. Diaspora is not liable for any food allergies or food-borne illnesses resulting from food or beverages consumed. Diaspora is not liable for injury, death, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity in connection with the service of any automobile, motor coach, airplane, launch, or any other mode used in carrying out the Program or for the acts, omissions, or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the activities of the Program. Diaspora shall not be liable for any accidents, delays, irregularities, losses, damages, injury or death to person or property that result from pandemics, quarantines, strikes, trade embargoes, acts of war, nature, detention, weather, government, political forces, terrorism, or crime.
Participant fully assumes all risk of travel and hereby releases Diaspora, its owners, members, employees, agents, volunteers, heirs, and assigns, from any and all claims, demands, rights, and causes of action of any kind that arise from any and all risks described in this paragraph to the maximum extent permitted by law.
12) BREACH OF TERMS: If any part of this agreement is broken by you, Diaspora retains the right to refuse further services; notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, any payments and deposits may be retained as cost of services to date.
13) EXECUTION OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Participant represents that he/she is competent to execute the Terms and Conditions. If Participant is accompanied by minor child(ren), Participant further certifies that he/she is the parent or legal guardian or custodian of said minors. Participant agrees that the Terms and Conditions are legally binding upon the minor children, and hereby agrees to release, indemnify, and hold Diaspora harmless for any losses claimed by minor child(ren
14) INCORPORATED SECTIONS & SEVERABILITY: The benefit of each provision of the Program Agreements, and all other agreements, waivers, and release forms executed by you regarding the Program, shall be deemed, respectively, to be separate and severable and enforceable accordingly. If any provision herein is found to be unenforceable or void, but would be enforceable in a reduced form, in terms of scope or duration, the provision shall have effect in such reduced form.
15) GOVERNING LAW: All causes of action arising from this agreement or your participation in this program shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana. You hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of any State or Federal court located in the State of Louisiana.