Terms and Conditions
Overview
BY VISITING FORTHEARTOFTRAVEL.COM ("SITE"), YOU ARE CONSENTING TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
The terms “user,” “you,” and “your” refer to Site visitors, customers, and any other users of the Site. The term "Services" refers to both free and paid products and services offered by For the Art of Travel (“Company”) through this Site only, including but not limited to, a blog, email series, and travel planning and booking services.
Use of Company's Site, including all materials presented herein and all Services provided by Company, is subject to the following Terms and Conditions. These Terms and Conditions apply to all Site visitors, customers, and all other users of the Site. By using the Site or Services, you agree to these Terms and Conditions, without modification, and acknowledge reading them.
Use of the Site and Services
To access or use the Site, you must be 18 years of age or older and have the requisite power and authority to enter into these Terms and Conditions. Children under the age of 18 are prohibited from using the Site. Information provided on the Site and in the Services is subject to change. Company makes no representation or warranty that the information provided, regardless of its source, (the “Content”) is accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free. Company disclaims all liability for any inaccuracy, error, or incompleteness in the Content.
Lawful Purposes
You may use the Site and Services for lawful purposes only. You agree to be financially responsible for all purchases made by you or someone acting on your behalf through the Site. You agree to use the Site and to purchase Services through the Site for legitimate, non-commercial purposes only. You shall not post or transmit through the Site any material which violates or infringes the rights of others, or which is threatening, abusive, defamatory, libelous, invasive of privacy or publicity rights, vulgar, obscene, profane, or otherwise objectionable, contains injurious formulas, recipes, or instructions, which encourages conduct that would constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability, or otherwise violate any law.
Refusal of Service
The Services are offered subject to Company's acceptance of your order or requests. Company reserves the right to refuse service to any order, person or entity, without the obligation to assign reason for doing so. No order is deemed accepted by Company until payment has been processed. Company may at any time change or discontinue any aspect or feature of the Site or Services, subject to Company fulfilling previous responsibilities to you based on acceptance of your payment.
Service Description
Company endeavors to describe and display the Site and Services as accurately as possible. While Company tries to be as clear as possible in explaining the Site and Services, please do not accept that the Site's and Services' descriptions are entirely accurate, current, or error-free. From time to time Company may correct errors in pricing and descriptions. Company reserves the right to refuse or cancel any order with an incorrect price listing.
Service Execution
Company will provide travel planning services, including but not limited to itinerary creation, accommodation bookings, dining reservations, transportation, and coordination of activities, as discussed and agreed upon during consultations.
Client has the right to request three (3) overall changes and adjustments to the sample itinerary, subject to availability and any associated fees.
Bookings and Payments
A non-refundable booking deposit, the amount of which will be specified in your personalized proposal, is required to secure services and initiate the planning process.
Changes to Itinerary
Company reserves the right to make changes to the itinerary, accommodations, or services in case of unforeseen circumstances or events beyond Company's control. Company will make reasonable efforts to inform you of any changes as soon as possible.
Cancellations and Refunds
In the event of a cancellation initiated by you, the booking deposit is non-refundable. Cancellation policies of third-party vendors (e.g. accommodations, restaurants, transportation providers) will apply and may result in additional fees or forfeiture of payments, depending on the timing of the cancellation.
Liability
Company acts as a facilitator and intermediary between you and third-party service providers. While Company strives to provide accurate and reliable information, Company is not responsible for any acts, errors, omissions, delays, or any other liabilities of these third-party providers.
Company is not liable for any personal injuries, property damage, or other losess incurred during your travel. It is your responsibility to exercise caution and comply with local laws and regulations.
Travel Insurance
Company strongly recommends you purchase comprehensive travel insurance to protect your investment. Travel insurance can provide coverage in case of unexpected events, including trip cancellations, medical emergencies, or travel disruptions.
Company’s Intellectual Property
The Site and Services contain intellectual property owned by Company, including trademarks, copyrights, proprietary information, and other intellectual property. You may not modify, publish, transmit, participate in the transfer or sale of, create derivative works from, distribute, display, reproduce or perform, or in any way exploit in any format whatsoever any of the Site's or Services' Content or intellectual property, in whole or in part, without Company's prior written consent. Company reserves the right to immediately remove you from the Service, without refund, if you are caught violating this intellectual property policy.
Changed Terms
Company may at any time amend these Terms and Conditions. Such amendments are effective immediately upon notice to you by Company posting the new Terms and Conditions on this Site. Any use of the Site or Services by you after being notified means you accept these amendments. Company reserves the right to update any portion of the Site and Services, including these Terms and Conditions, at any time. Company will post the most recent versions to this Site and list the effective dates below the Terms and Conditions section.
Third Party Resources
The Site and the Services contain links to third party websites and resources. You acknowledge and agree that Company is not responsible or liable for the availability, accuracy, content, or policies of third party websites or resources. Links to such websites or resources do not imply any endorsement by or affiliation with Company. You acknowledge sole responsibility for and assume all risk arising from your use of any such websites or resources.
Indemnification
You shall indemnify and hold Company harmless from and against any and all losses, damages, settlements, liabilities, costs, charges, assessments, and expenses, as well as third party claims and causes of action, including, without limitation, attorney’s fees, arising out of any breach by you of any of these Terms and Conditions, or any use by you of the Site or Services. You shall provide Company with such assistance, without charge, as Company may request in connection with any such defense, including, without limitation, providing Company with such information, documents, records, and reasonable access to you, as Company deems necessary. You shall not settle any third party claim or waive any defense without our prior written consent.
Effect of Headings
The subject headings of the paragraphs and subparagraphs of this Agreement are included for convenience only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of any of its provisions.
Entire Agreement; Waiver
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and Company pertaining to the Site and Services and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings between you and Company. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement by Company shall be deemed, or shall constitute, a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver. No waiver shall be binding unless executed in writing by Company.
Notices
All notices, requests, demands, and other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and properly addressed via email to Company at artemis.koutsogiorgas@fora.travel
Governing Law; Venue; Mediation
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State of Illinois as applied to contracts that are executed and performed entirely in Illinois. The exclusive venue for any arbitration or court proceeding based on or arising out of this Agreement shall be Cook County, Illinois. The parties agree to attempt to resolve any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement by mediation, which shall be conducted under the then current mediation procedures of The CPR Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution or any other procedure upon which the parties may agree. The parties further agree that their respective good faith participation in mediation is a condition precedent to pursuing any other available legal or equitable remedy, including litigation, arbitration, or other dispute resolution procedures.
Recovery of Litigation Expenses
If any legal action or any arbitration or other proceeding is brought for the enforcement of this Agreement, or because of an alleged dispute, breach, default, or misrepresentation in connection with any of the provisions of this Agreement, the successful or prevailing party or parties shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees and other costs incurred in that action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief to which it or they may be entitled.
Severability
If any term, provision, covenant, or condition of this Agreement is held by an arbitrator or court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the rest of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired, or invalidated.
Assignment
These Terms and Conditions bind and inure to the benefit of the parties’ successors and assigns. These Terms and Conditions are not assignable, delegable, sublicenseable, or otherwise transferable by you. Any transfer, assignment, delegation, or sublicense by you is invalid.
Last Updated: June 23, 2024