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Terms & Conditions

Your Agreement for a Safe Trekking Experience

Important Notice

By booking with us, you agree to these terms in their entirety.

Last updated: May 14, 2025

1. Booking & Payments

  • Minimum age: 18 years (14 with guardian consent)
  • 50% non-refundable deposit required at booking
  • Full payment due 7 days before trek date
  • We accept UPI, Credit Cards, and Bank Transfers
  • Late payments may result in booking cancellation

2. Cancellation Policy

  • More than 30 days notice: Full refund (minus deposit)
  • 15-30 days: 50% refund
  • Less than 15 days: No refund
  • Weather cancellations: Full credit voucher
  • Medical cancellations: Require doctor's certificate

3. Participant Responsibilities

  • Disclose all medical conditions, including allergies
  • Maintain adequate fitness for chosen trek difficulty
  • Follow all safety instructions from guides
  • Carry specified equipment in packing list
  • No solo deviations from group routes

4. Liability & Risk

  • Trekking involves inherent risks, including but not limited to:
    • Altitude sickness
    • Wildlife encounters
    • Weather hazards
  • We carry ₹10 lakhs medical insurance per participant
  • Not liable for personal equipment loss or damage
  • Force majeure events exempt from obligations

5. Environmental Policy

  • Strict Leave No Trace principles enforced
  • ₹5000 penalty for littering
  • Single-use plastics prohibited
  • Stay on marked trails at all times

6. Intellectual Property

  • All route designs and content are copyrighted
  • Trek photos may be used for promotional purposes
  • GPS data sharing prohibited
  • User-generated content grants us royalty-free license

7. Governing Law

  • Disputes governed by laws of Karnataka, India
  • Arbitration in Bangalore jurisdiction
  • Maximum liability limited to amount paid
  • Invalid clauses severed without affecting remainder