Elliano Wine Journeys LLC Terms and Conditions

These terms and conditions (“Terms”) govern the relationship between Elliano Wine Journeys LLC (“Elliano Wine Journeys” and/or “us/our”) and you, the purchaser and/or traveler (“Client” and “passenger” and “you/your”). By planning travel with Elliano Wine Journeys, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Elliano Wine Journeys acts as a booking agent for disclosed principal supplier tour operators, cruise lines, hotels, airlines, air charters, bus companies, ground transportation, boat purveyors or owners, and other independent contractors providing accommodations, transportation, and other services (“Supplier(s)”) and may not be the source or provider of the travel services. Any payment made to Elliano Wine Journeys shall be deemed to constitute full acceptance of these Terms.

USE OF ELLIANO WINE JOURNEYS’ SERVICES, ACCESS AND INFORMATION FOR TRAVEL BOOKINGS

You warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and possess the legal authority to enter into this Agreement and to make travel bookings with Elliano Wine Journeys. You agree to be financially responsible for all of your travel bookings made on behalf of yourself and any member of your traveling party and warrant that all information supplied by you on behalf of yourself, members of your household, or others for whom you are authorized to transact business with us is true and accurate. You agree that you will only make legitimate reservations or purchases with Elliano Wine Journeys and its Suppliers, and acknowledge that, without limitation, any speculative, false, or fraudulent reservation is prohibited.

All bookings are accepted by Elliano Wine Journeys as agent for the travel Suppliers on your itinerary. Separate Supplier terms and conditions will apply to your reservation and purchase of travel-related goods and services that you select, and you understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions of purchase imposed by any Supplier on an itinerary you have approved. As a condition of reservation, you must provide information requested by Elliano Wine Journeys along with your initial payment. Elliano Wine Journeys reserves the right to cancel your reservation and all services and retain all related cancellation fees if your information is incomplete or inaccurate. Your personal data secured for your reservation is used to process your services with our Service Providers. It may be necessary to transfer these details to other countries or authorities whose data protection and privacy laws are less stringent than those of the United States of America. This may include requirements to pass details to Service Providers as well as certain governments or government-appointed bodies, or agencies in the interest of security or because we are obliged to by law.

Elliano Wine Journeys is not liable or responsible for any arrangements made independently of Elliano Wine Journeys. Elliano Wine Journeys assumes no responsibility for costs or fees you incur for independent arrangements not booked through Elliano Wine Journeys, inclusive of, but not limited to, airline, hotel, excursion, and travel protection related charges. If you make your own flight arrangements, Elliano Wine Journeys is not responsible for any loss resulting from cancellation or changes in international gateways, itineraries, or travel dates, and cannot assist you with any schedule changes or delays related to air reservations you have made on your own arrangement. 

Elliano Wine Journeys is an independent affiliate of Fora Travel, Inc. registered with California Seller of Travel ST43973, Florida 151995-50, Washington 605329242. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.

PRICING

Quoted prices on your itinerary are per person, based on two people sharing a room, and subject to a single supplement. Prices do not include airfare, except where and as noted on specific itineraries, and are subject to change without notice. Pricing for our trips and services are subject to change at any time prior to receipt of full deposit.

At the time of reservation, a non-refundable, non-transferable, per person, per trip deposit is required. The deposit amount is $750 per person, unless otherwise noted on your itinerary. 

Additional per person, non-refundable, non-transferable deposits and payments are required for your international flights and/or for intra-trip air. These are in addition to the deposits and payments above[BT1] .

We reserve the right to correct errors in price quotes or billing. In the event of any pricing error or omission, we reserve the right to adjust such pricing or make any other corrections. All offers, incentives and Supplier promotions are subject to availability and may change without notice. Prospective Clients are advised to reserve early to avoid disappointment, increases in fares and additional late booking fees.

Unless specifically noted in your trip itinerary, the following is not included in your reservation[BT2] :

• airfare, unless specified in the itinerary;
• airline fees, including fees for advance seat assignments, premium seat assignments, and checked and excess baggage fees;
• passports; visas; vaccinations;
• alcohol, beverages, and food outside of any contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant or on board your vessel (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant);
• Travel Protection or third-party Travel Insurance.

·      government taxes and fees, including entry/exit fees at airports, port taxes and fees, Federal inspection fees for U.S. Immigrations & Customs; International Air Transportation tax, agricultural tax; other per-person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security fee, Federal domestic flight segment fees, and U.S. and international arrival and departure and other government-imposed fees added by the airline and applicable at time of reservation. (Some fees may be included in the price of airfare, if purchased through Elliano Wine Journeys)

·      laundry; telephone; minibar;

·      optional excursions;

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Full payment is required 60 days prior to travel, unless otherwise specified in your itinerary. Reservations made less than 60 days prior to the start of the trip require full payment at the time of reservation and will include any late reservation fees.

You understand that failure to make final payment or any violation of a Supplier’s conditions of purchase may result in cancellation of your reservations, in your being denied access to any flights, tours, hotels, cruises, or other travel services, or in your forfeiting any monies paid for your reservations.

Elliano Wine Journeys accepts payment via check, ACH or wire transfer, or credit card.

Your reservation is confirmed when your initial deposit payment is processed. Your invoice is confirmation of services on the reservation.

RESERVATIONS

You are responsible for providing and verifying full, complete and accurate information for all participants and services at the time of reservation. Under no circumstances is Elliano Wine Journeys liable for any errors or omissions in the information provided by you to complete the reservation. When you receive any and all travel documents, it is your responsibility to review and verify all information for accuracy. Contact Elliano Wine Journeys immediately if changes or corrections are required. Elliano Wine Journeys is not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate booking information provided by you[BT3] .

CANCELLATIONS BY CLIENT[BT4] 

Failure to make final payment or any violation of a Supplier’s conditions of purchase may result in cancellation of your reservations. Your deposit is non-refundable once paid. After final payment is made, you will not be entitled to a refund if you change or cancel your travel plans. All cancellation requests must be sent to Elliano Wine Journeys in writing. 

Additional cancellation fees may apply if listed on your itinerary which be charged to the credit card or other payment method you authorized to pay for travel services. Travel Protection or third-party Travel Insurance payments, which are always non-refundable. 

FORCE MAJEURE AND OTHER CANCELLATIONS BY ELLIANO WINE JOURNEYS

Elliano Wine Journeys will not be in breach of these terms and conditions or otherwise be liable to you, for any failure or delay in performing an obligation under this Agreement that is due to any of the following causes, to the extent beyond its reasonable control: acts of God, accident, riots, war, terrorist act, epidemic, pandemic, quarantine, civil commotion, breakdown of communication facilities, including web host and internet service provider, breakdown or malfunction of equipment, destruction of or serious damage to facilities, natural catastrophes including, but not limited to extreme weather events, floods and volcanic eruptions, governmental acts or omissions, changes in laws or regulations, national strikes, fire, explosion, generalized lack of availability of raw materials or energy, and any other unforeseen circumstance which is beyond the control of Elliano Wine Journeys (“Force Majeure Event”). THE PURCHASE OF TRAVEL INSURANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ON ALL TRIPS. 

Elliano Wine Journeys reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any trip departure for any reason, including insufficient demand, strikes, lockouts, riots, stoppage of labor or Force Majeure event. In the event of a cancellation by Elliano Wine Journeys prior to departure or during your trip for conditions under Force Majeure Elliano Wine Journeys will provide a future travel/booking credit for the portion of your trip impacted. Future travel/booking credit will be redeemable for travel with Elliano Wine Journeys for one year past your original trip start date. [BT5] 

In addition, each of Elliano Wine Journeys’ Suppliers have terms and conditions which include Force Majeure provisions. In the event that a Force Majeure event occurs, those Suppliers may be entitled to, and may in their sole and absolute discretion, vary, postpone or cancel any itinerary or arrangement in relation to the trip. Payment of any refund to you as a result of the non-performance of any obligations by any third-party Supplier shall remain in the sole and absolute discretion of the Supplier pursuant to their policies, although Elliano Wine Journeys shall use its reasonable efforts to secure reimbursement for you where possible.

In the event of a cancellation by Elliano Wine Journeys prior to departure for reasons other than Force Majeure, Elliano Wine Journeys will use best efforts to rebook the same trip with a different departure date, or to rebook you on a similar trip, but there is no guarantee of availability for future dates, or that the available dates will be agreeable to you, the client. If you accept re-booking, Elliano Wine Journeys will refund the difference in price if the price of the new trip is lower, however, you are responsible for additional costs if the alternate departure is more expensive. If this rebooking option is not acceptable to you, Elliano Wine Journeys’ only responsibility is to refund the amounts paid by you for the reservation.

FEES FOR CHANGES OR REVISIONS TO ITINERARIES.

All changes or revisions to a reservation requested prior to the Final Payment Date will incur a minimum $XX per person fee plus airline change fees, if any. These fees are non-refundable.

After the Final Payment Date, any change to a participant’s name, trip date, or itinerary after the final payment date is treated as a full cancellation and new reservation. All cancellation fees apply in these instances. All other revisions apply the same revision fee as above.[BT6] 

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING TSA AND DHS ACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

It is the responsibility of each Client to obtain and carry a valid passport, visa(s), and all other documents required by applicable government regulations. When traveling domestically or internationally, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) advise that everyone carry a Real ID compliant form of identification in order to board a flight. Acceptable identification can be found at http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/acceptable-ids. The name, date of birth and gender that appears on the identification card must exactly match the same such data that is listed on airline ticket(s) and booking records. You acknowledge any failure to strictly comply with these requirements may result in denied boarding or an undue delay at an airport security checkpoint causing Client to miss flight(s), and subsequent scheduled travel bookings on cruises and tours. 

Elliano Wine Journeys strongly recommends that you take into account that certain countries will not admit a passenger if their passport expires within six (6) months of the anticipated date of return. Non-United States citizens may require additional documentation. Client is responsible to make Elliano Wine Journeys aware when traveling on a passport from a country other than the United States of America. 

Elliano Wine Journeys neither controls nor warrants the issuance of visas or approval of visa waivers related to your travel. Should a visa not be issued, Elliano Wine Journeys is not responsible for lost payments made toward the contemplated trip. Please note that rules of each country regarding entry and exit change on a daily basis.

INDIVIDUAL ENTRY AND EXIT REQUIREMENTS

Each country holds different views of past criminal offenses, whether within or outside of their boundaries. If you have a current or prior criminal offense, contact that country directly for entry and exit requirements. You can visit the US State Department Website for further information about these requirements. See, https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html. We do not inquire about an individual’s criminal record in the interest of respecting our Clients’ privacy. 

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Federal law prohibits passengers from bringing hazardous materials on the aircraft. 

(1) Federal law forbids the carriage of hazardous materials aboard aircraft in the passenger’s luggage or on the passenger’s person. A violation can result in five years’ imprisonment and penalties of $250,000 or more (49 U.S.C. 5124). Hazardous materials include explosives, compressed gases, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers, poisons, corrosives and radio- active materials. Examples: Paints, lighter fluid, fireworks, tear gases, oxygen bottles, and radiopharmaceuticals. 

(2) There are special exceptions for small quantities (up to 70 ounces total) of medicinal and toilet articles carried in the passenger’s luggage and certain smoking materials carried on the passenger’s person. For further information, each passenger should contact the relevant airline representative(s) on their itinerary. Restrictions on hazardous materials are listed http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/prohibited-items.

INSECTICIDE NOTICE

We recommend that you refer to the DOT list of airports in countries that require airlines to treat the passenger cabin with insecticides prior to the flight or while on the aircraft. This list is on the DOT’s website and is updated from time to time: http://www.dot.gov/office-policy/aviation-policy/aircraft-disinsection-requirements.
 

AIR RESERVATIONS, SCHEDULE CONFIRMATION, CHECK-IN[BT7] 

Your airline ticket is a contract between you and the air carrier, even if you purchase through Elliano Wine Journeys. If you purchase air travel through Elliano Wine Journeys, you acknowledge and agree that Elliano Wine Journeys does not have the right to control the operations of independent airlines, and agree that Elliano Wine Journeys is not liable for any personal injury, property damage related to your purchase of air tickets or air travel, including, but not limited to any act, error, omission, injury, loss, accident, or delay caused by any act, error or omission of the airline, including their failure to deliver services, partial or inadequate delivery of services, airline policies, fuel increases, bankruptcy or cessation of operations.  

Elliano Wine Journeys shall not assume any responsibility for any air schedule changes. In rare instances, upon departure from a country, certain departure taxes must be paid in cash only, and may vary in price. Failure to use a reservation may result in automatic cancellation of all continuing and return flights, as well as forfeiture of airfares. 

Airline e-tickets expire a year from issue date unless carrier fare rules in passenger’s itinerary fare provide otherwise.

Due to enhanced security, it is strongly recommended that you check in a minimum of 2 hours prior to scheduled departure for domestic flights and 3 hours prior to scheduled departure time for international flights. Reconfirm flight times at least 24 hours prior to scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and 72 hours prior for international flights.

Frequent Flyer mileage accrual is at the discretion of the airline(s). Elliano Wine Journeys has no liability if accrual of miles or points is denied or if upgrades are not allowed. Many airlines do not permit upgrades on airfare purchased in certain fare classes or when using frequent flyer miles, loyalty status or certificates.

Seat assignments are not guaranteed even after they are assigned, and Elliano Wine Journeys has no control over airline seat assignments. Most airlines charge a fee to pre book a seat.

UNUSED ARRANGEMENTS, MINIMUM PASSENGER REQUIREMENTS AND ALTERATIONS TO BOOKINGS

No refunds will be issued for unused services (late arrivals, temporary absences from your trip or early departures), for unused transportation where group activity tickets are involved, or for voluntary modifications made by you.

Some group tours are based on minimum numbers of passengers traveling; if the number of passengers falls below the minimum required, a surcharge may be imposed, or the tour may be canceled. Any cancellations of a tour or package for reason of failing to meet the minimum traveler requirement will be governed by our cancellation policy.

Alterations to your itinerary may be necessary for any number of reasons, including but not limited to severe weather. Any alterations to an itinerary are at the sole discretion of Elliano Wine Journeys or its Suppliers, and no refund or trip price reduction is given if an itinerary change is necessary.

HEALTH/IMMUNIZATIONS

You must have the proper immunizations and health screenings and required documentation of such immunizations and screenings before travel. Elliano Wine Journeys shall not assume responsibility for the accuracy of health, vaccination, or documentation prior to departure or upon landing at the final destination. In some cases, required inoculations must be recorded by Client’s health practitioner on a valid vaccination certificate, which the Client must carry for proof of inoculation. If you are concerned about taking any medications or receiving certain inoculations, check with your health practitioner BEFORE booking. Check the State Department Web site http://travel.state.gov, for relevant information relating to travel to specific destinations, and the Center for Disease Control http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/ relating to health issues related to travel.

RISKS/SAFETY

Travel to certain destinations may involve greater risk than others. Elliano Wine Journeys urges Clients to remain informed on a daily basis as to current news events, as well as to review travel prohibitions, warnings, announcements and advisories issued by the United States Government prior to booking travel to international destinations. Information on health and safety conditions in various countries and the level of risk associated with travel to particular international destinations can be found at http://www.state.gov, http://www.tsa.gov, http://www.dot.gov, http://www.faa.gov, http://www.cdc.gov, and http://www.cbp.gov. The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service provided by the U.S. Government to U.S. citizens who are traveling to, or living in, a foreign country. STEP allows you to enter information about your upcoming trip abroad so that the Department of State can better assist you in an emergency. Registration is recommended and provided by going to https://step.state.gov/step/. 

BY OFFERING FOR SALE TRAVEL TO PARTICULAR DESTINATIONS, ELLIANO WINE JOURNEYS DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT TRAVEL TO SUCH POINTS IS ADVISABLE OR WITHOUT RISK, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR COSTS, DAMAGES, OR LOSSES THAT MAY RESULT FROM TRAVEL TO SUCH DESTINATIONS. CLIENT’S PARTICIPATION CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH EVENTS AT CLIENT’S OWN RISK.

In the event of emergent health or safety concerns, once Elliano Wine Journeys has investigated the prevailing situation, Elliano Wine Journeys shall have the sole and absolute discretion whether to proceed with any Elliano Wine Journeys escorted trip or private departure, or to make alterations to the itinerary.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

Any special requirements or disabilities must be disclosed to Elliano Wine Journeys at time of reservation, or if such requirements arise after the reservation, as soon as such requirements are or reasonably should be known by the participant. 

You are responsible for assessing if the itinerary is suitable for all participants on the reservation. We recommend you contact Elliano Wine Journeys prior to making a reservation to determine what reasonable assistance might be available.

Elliano Wine Journeys will make reasonable efforts to accommodate passengers’ needs but cannot guarantee that it can do so in all cases. You are advised that some Suppliers, including hotels and small ships or boats may not have elevators. No refunds are provided for missed services or activities due to your inability to fully participate. 

CLIENT CONDUCT

Each participant in any trip escorted by Elliano Wine Journeys is expected to act responsibly and adhere to all behavior guidelines established by Elliano Wine Journeys and our Suppliers, including dress codes. Elliano Wine Journeys and all local Suppliers reserve the right to remove you from any facility, hotel or resort property, tour location or means of transportation if your health or your conduct appears to endanger yourself or others, disrupts the general well-being of other clients on any element of your trip, or interferes with the operation or security of the places we visit. In any such case, there will be no refund.

When you book with Elliano Wine Journeys, you accept responsibility for any damages or losses caused by you. Full payment for any such damage or loss must be paid directly at the time to the accommodation owner or manager or other Supplier. You must indemnify us for the full amount of any claim (including attorneys’ fees and other legal costs) made against us because of your conduct. We are not responsible for any costs incurred concerning a guest removed from a trip, or any portion of a trip. You agree not to hold Elliano Wine Journeys or any of its related entities liable for any actions taken under these terms and conditions. Baggage and personal effects are at all times the sole responsibility of the participant. 

All passengers are responsible for the safety and security of their personal belongings throughout the duration of the trip. Elliano Wine Journeys accepts no liability for any loss, theft, or damage to personal items, whether on transportation, at accommodations, or during any activities. 

ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION NOT PERMITTED FOR TRAVELERS UNDER THE AGE OF 18. EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION THAT RESULTS IN DISRUPTIVE OR UNSAFE BEHAVIOR MAY LEAD TO REMOVAL FROM THE TRIP ENTIRELY AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF ELLIANO WINE JOURNEYS OR ANY SUPPLIER.

Any transportation, possession or use of illegal drugs will result in immediate termination of your trip. You are responsible for knowing and observing the licensing laws for drug possession (including prescription and over the counter drugs) for all countries and states you are visiting. Laws may require you to carry a prescription from your doctor.

Smoking is not allowed on transportation that is provided by Elliano Wine Journeys. Smoking includes cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, e-cigars, or any other smoking or vaping device. You are responsible to abide by and adhere to Service Provider's terms & conditions, including as they relate to smoking. This includes, but is not limited to, smoking only in designated sections of vessels, hotels or restaurants.

Elliano Wine Journeys contracts non-smoking rooms. Hotels may impose a 100% non-smoking policy. If you require a smoking room, a request may be submitted, but Elliano Wine Journeys cannot guarantee availability.

Weapons are not permitted on any Elliano Wine Journeys itinerary. This includes firearms, knives, mace or pepper spray, and weapons of any other type.

CONTRACTED ACCOMMODATIONS

Hotels are listed as in your itinerary, but Elliano Wine Journeys reserves the right to substitute alternative accommodations if necessary. Elliano Wine Journeys will use its best efforts to secure comparable accommodations. No refunds are provided for hotel changes. If you wish to cancel your reservation because of a hotel change, full cancellation fees apply.

Air-conditioning in hotels is not guaranteed, and its availability depends on local and national laws/regulations. Though hotels may have air-conditioning as a listed amenity, its usage is often unavailable at night or in the off-season. Elliano Wine Journeys has no control over air-conditioning at hotels.

Elliano Wine Journeys does not secure early check-in (unless specifically noted in an itinerary). Check-in times vary worldwide and are solely at the discretion of the hotel. At your discretion, you may inquire about early check-in when you arrive and pay the hotel directly for this service.

It may not be possible to earn loyalty points for hotel reservations on your itinerary. Hotel rewards/points cannot be redeemed with hotels used by Elliano Wine Journeys.

Elliano Wine Journeys contracts king or queen double occupancy rooms. Assignment of rooms is at the hotel’s discretion and not controlled by Elliano Wine Journeys. Single supplements ensure your own room but not the number of beds in a room. Single rooms are generally smaller in size and may be less conveniently located.

LIMITATION ON LIABILITY

The international carriage of passengers is subject to international conventions and treaties, where applicable. These international agreements limit and, in some events, exclude the carrier’s liability to passengers (trip participants). To the extent permitted by any relevant local law, where any claim or part of a claim (including those involving death or personal injury) concerns or involves any travel arrangements (including the process of getting on or off the transport concerned) provided by any air, sea, inland waterways, rail or road carrier, or any stay in a hotel, our maximum liability is the maximum that would be payable by the carrier or the hotel keeper concerned under the applicable international convention, treaty, or regulation applicable to the travel arrangements or hotel stay (e.g., the Warsaw Convention, the Montréal Convention for international travel by air, the EU Regulation on Air Carrier Liability for air carriers with an operating license granted by an EU country, the Athens Convention for international travel by sea) in that situation.

The trip participant agrees that Elliano Wine Journeys shall not be liable for any damage, loss (including personal injury, death, and property loss), or expense occasioned by any act or omission of any Supplier providing services, or any other person.

Air carriers, accommodations, and other Suppliers providing services are independent third-party contractors and are not agents, employees, servants, or joint ventures of Elliano Wine Journeys or its affiliates.

From time-to-time, and for the purpose of identifying those Suppliers as the provider of a component or part of a cruise, package or tour, some Suppliers may utilize Elliano Wine Journeys’ name on promotional media, signage, or attire. Although you may see Elliano Wine Journeys name on vehicles, signs, apparel, or elsewhere during your cruise, tour, or excursion, its use by Suppliers is solely for the purpose of identification and does not represent or signify in any way ownership, management, supervision, direction, or control, or the right to direct or control by Elliano Wine Journeys of services that are provided by the Suppliers, or of the employees, servants, or agents of the Suppliers.

All certificates and other Trip Documents for services issued by Elliano Wine Journeys are subject to the Terms & Conditions specified by any of our Suppliers, which are available upon request, and to the laws of the countries in which the services are supplied.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

ELLIANO WINE JOURNEYS OFFERS ACCESS TO TRAVEL INSURANCE TO PROTECT PASSENGERS AND THEIR INVESTMENT IN TRAVEL. UNLESS SPECIFICALLY NOTED, TRAVEL INSURANCE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST OF CLIENT’S ITINERARY TO PROTECT AGAINST THIRD PARTY SUPPLIER DEFAULT/BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION, DELAY, INTERRUPTION, MISSED CONNECTION FOR CRUISES, CANCELLATION, MEDICAL EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION/EVACUATION & REPATRIATION, BAGGAGE & PERSONAL EFFECTS/LOST LUGGAGE & BAGGAGE DELAY, ILLNESS, JOB LOSS PROTECTION AND CHANGE OF PLANS, ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISABILITY, TRAVEL ACCIDENT/SICKNESS MEDICAL EXPENSES, AND MORE. PROPER INSURANCE MAY PROTECT YOU FROM FINANCIAL LOSS IN ALMOST ALL CIRCUMSTANCES. Without appropriate travel insurance, Client understands and agrees that if Client cancels or interrupts Client’s travel for any reason, portions of the trip/tour may not be refunded and Elliano Wine Journeys’ and travel Suppliers’ cancellation penalties will apply resulting in the loss of monies up to the full cost of Client’s travel booking and related costs. The purchase of travel insurance is not required in order to purchase any other product or service offered by Elliano Wine Journeys, however if you decline to purchase insurance, Elliano Wine Journeys will require that you execute an insurance waiver. Elliano Wine Journeys is not a licensed insurance broker, and its advisors are not qualified or authorized to answer technical questions about benefits, exclusions, and conditions of any of the insurance offered, nor evaluate the adequacy of the prospective insured’s existing insurance coverage. An additional charge applies for any travel insurance selected. ELLIANO WINE JOURNEYS CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT ANY INSURANCE PROVIDER WILL APPROVE COVERAGE FOR A CLAIM MADE UNDER THE INSURER’S POLICY AND MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE EXTENT OF COVERAGE FOR ANY POLICY IT MAY OFFER OR QUOTE.

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS: CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to change these Terms and Conditions at any time. Updated versions of the Terms will be provided to Clients, will be posted on our website and are effective immediately on posting.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Any dispute between the trip participant and Elliano Wine Journeys, directly or indirectly relating to the Terms and/or to the trip undertaken, shall be first submitted to mediation in Minnesota, United States, before a mediator mutually agreed to by the parties.

Minnesota law governs this contract and all proceedings arising out of or related to this agreement. Any action arising out of or related to these Terms and Conditions or the travel reserved or undertaken hereunder, shall be brought only in the courts of the Minnesota, United States. All trip participants agree that Minnesota shall be the sole and exclusive venue for any such action and hereby consent to the jurisdiction of the Minnesota courts for such action.

Any claim against Elliano Wine Journeys must be brought within 12 months after the date of the completion of the trip and not later. Neither the parties nor any affiliate of Elliano Wine Journeys shall in any case be liable for damages other than compensatory damages, and the parties hereby waive any right to claim punitive or exemplary damages. The parties further agree that claims may be brought by parties only in their individual capacities and not as plaintiffs or class members in any class action, proposed or purported class action, or other representative action, regardless of the type of proceeding. The parties expressly agree to waive and forego any and all rights to bring any such class actions, purported or proposed class actions, or representative actions.

GENERAL

If any part of these Terms and Conditions is determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to applicable law including, but not limited to, the warranty disclaimers and liability limitations set forth above, then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision and agreement shall continue in effect.

These Terms and Conditions (and any other terms and conditions referenced in these Terms) constitute the entire agreement between the Client and Elliano Wine Journeys with respect to travel bookings made with Elliano Wine Journeys by any means, and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written, between Client and Elliano Wine Journeys with respect to communications with Elliano Wine Journeys. A printed version of this agreement and of any notice given in electronic form shall be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to these Terms and Conditions to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form.