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Disclaimer of Liability and Terms and Conditions:
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY:
TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE, IN GOOD FAITH, IS ACTING AS AN INTERMEDIARY ONLY BETWEEN INTERNET OR OFF-LINE SUPPLIERS/PROVIDERS AND TRAVELER(S) FOR PURCHASES OF TRAVEL-RELATED SERVICES AND PRODUCTS THAT ARE NOT DIRECTLY SUPPLIED BY TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE SUCH AS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) AIR AND GROUND TRANSPORTATION, HOTEL/ RESORT ACCOMMODATIONS WITH OR WITHOUT MEALS OR OTHER INCLUSIONS, TOURS, CRUISES, VACATION PACKAGES, TRAVEL INSURANCE, TRAVEL-RELATED PRODUCTS, ETC.
TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE RESEARCHES A VARIETY OF SUPPLIERS AND THEIR PRODUCTS FOR EACH TRIP REQUEST AND WEBSITE INCLUSION, SELECTING FOR RECOMMENDATION THOSE OFF-LINE AND INTERNET SUPPLIERS WHO OFFER THE BEST PRICE AND/OR VALUE. WE ATTEMPT TO RECOMMEND WELL-KNOWN AND REPUTABLE SUPPLIERS, BUT WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER ANY SUPPLIER AND DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN RUNNING THEIR BUSINESSES, THEIR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, OR THEIR TERMS AND CONDITIONS. TRAVELERS SHALL HOLD TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE HARMLESS AND NOT HOLD TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY OMISSIONS, ERRORS, OR ACTS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN) COMMITTED BY ANY TRAVEL SUPPLIER, THEIR SUB-SUPPLIERS, OR EMPLOYEES. THIS INCLUDES (BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO) ANY INTERNET SUPPLIER, HOTEL/RESORT, CAR RENTAL AGENCY, AIRLINE, RAIL PASS SUPPLIER, MOTORCOACH COMPANY, TOUR OPERATOR, OR VACATION PACKAGER. TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE DOES NOT WARRANT OR GUARANTEE THE SERVICES, QUALITY, OR PRODUCTS OF ANY TRAVEL SUPPLIER, THEIR SUB-SUPPLIERS OR EMPLOYEES OR THEIR QUALITY OF SERVICE, PRODUCTS, RATES, BOOKINGS, RESERVATIONS, CONNECTIONS, SCHEDULING OR SAFE HANDLING OF TRAVELER(S) PERSONAL BELONGINGS, OR THEIR SAFETY/ SECURITY PROCEDURES FOR TRAVELER(S). TRAVELER(S) SHALL HOLD TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE HARMLESS AND NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPPLIER FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY/ALL DOMESTIC AND/OR INTERNATIONAL LAWS, BREACH OF CONTRACT, FAILURE TO PROVIDE PAID-FOR RESERVATIONS, INTENTIONAL OR UNINTENTIONAL ACTS OR OMISSIONS THAT RESULT IN (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO)LOSS/ DAMAGE/ DELAY/ INCONVENIENCE / INJURY TO TRAVELER(S). TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE SHALL BE HELD HARMLESS AND NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INSOLVENCY, RECEIVERSHIP, BANKRUPTCY, LIQUIDATION, OR SIMILAR CONDITION (KNOWN OR UNKNOWN) OF ANY TRAVEL SUPPLIER.
TRAVELERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING AND HOLDING SAFE ALL SUPPLIER DOCUMENTS/TRAVEL DOCUMENTS/ MONEY/TRAVELERS CHECKS/CREDIT CARDS BEFORE/DURING TRAVEL, CONTACTING HEALTH PROFESSIONALS REGARDING INOCULATION AND VACCINE REQUIREMENTS, OBTAINING THE NECESSARY INOCULATIONS AND VACCINES. TRAVELER(S) WILLINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY RELEASE TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE FROM THE RESPONSIBILITY OF CHECKING AND VERIFYING EXISTING FLIGHT SCHEDULES, ALL PASSPORT / VISA / VACCINATION AND/OR OTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH DESTINATION OR STOP-OVER DESTINATION EN ROUTE.
TRAVELER(S) SHALL HOLD TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE HARMLESS AND NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING OUT OF OUR CONTROL BEFORE/ DURING/ AFTER TRAVEL THAT CAUSES TRAVELER INCONVENIENCES, PAIN OR SUFFERING SUCH AS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) EXPECTED/KNOWN OR UN EXPECTED/UN KNOWN TRIP INTERUPTIONS/ DELAYS, DOCUMENTS LOST IN TRANSIT FROM SUPPLIER TO TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE OR TO CLIENT FROM TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE, SAFETY AND SECURITY ISSUES AND CONDITIONS TO/AT/FROM DESTINATION(S), TRAVELER(S) COMPLIANCE WITH DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL LAWS, ANY AND ALL INCURRED INJURIES, DAMAGES TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, INCONVENIENCES CAUSED BY (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) SUPPLIERS, CIVIL / SOCIAL/ LABOR UNREST AND/OR DISPUTES, CLIMATIC WEATHER CONDITIONS, ACTS OF GOD, TERRORIST ACTIVITIES, CONDITION OF SUPPLIER EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION FAILURES OR DIFFICULTIES, HOTEL/ RESORT/ SHIP/ VECHICLE/ PLANE CONDITIONS, JUDGMENT ERRORS BY A SUPPLIER/ SUB-SUPPLIER/ OR ANY SUPPLIER EMPLOYEES, ANY AND ALL CONDITIONS/ CIRCUMSTANCES THAT DO NOT ALLOW TRAVEL TO TAKE PLACE, ABNORMAL CONDITIONS OR DEVELOPMENTS, ANY RISKS OR CONDITIONS (KNOWN OR UNKNOWN) TAKING PLACE BEFORE/ DURING/ AFTER TRAVEL OR ANY OTHER ACTIONS, OMISSIONS, OR CONDITIONS.
TRAVELER(S) SHALL HOLD TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE HARMLESS AND NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LIABILITIES INCURRED BY CREDIT CARD HOLDERS FROM ANY CREDIT CARD UNAUTHORIZED USE, FRAUDULENT, UNSCRUPULOUS ACTS COMMITTED BY ANY PERSONS RESULTING FROM THE RELEASING OF CREDIT CARD INFORMATION TO INTERNET COMPANIES OR OFF-LINE SUPPLIERS BY TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE OR BY WEBSITE VISITORS TO HOLD OBTAIN OR BOOK RESERVATIONS OR PURCHASE TRAVEL-RELATED PRODUCTS. ALL MONEY AND/OR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION GIVEN TO TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE TO MAKE OFF-LINE RESERVATIONS IS DIRECTLY PASSED ON TO SUPPLIERS, EXCEPT FOR AGENT COMMISSIONS AND FEES, IF APPLICABLE. TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR REFUNDS OF ANY MONEY DUE TRAVELER(S) BY ANY TRAVEL SUPPLIER(S) OR FOR INCREASED CHARGES BY ANY SUPPLIER(S). ANY REFUNDS DUE TRAVELER(S) ARE DUE FROM SUPPLIERS AND ANY REFUNDS ISSUED TO TRAVELER(S) FROM SUPPLIERS AND RECEIVED BY TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE SHALL BE FORWARDED TO THE CLIENT, LESS ANY FEES OR MONEY OWED TO TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE.
TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE'S RESPONSIBILITY AND OBLIGATIONS TO A CLIENT BOOKING OFF-LINE ARE LIMITED TO MAKING EVERY EFFORT TO FIND REASONABLE PRICING PER THE CLIENT'S TRAVEL REQUEST, MAKING APPROVED RESERVATIONS FOR CLIENTS -- INCLUDING FORWARDING TIMELY PAYMENTS TO SUPPLIERS VIA CHECK OR CLIENT CREDIT CARD INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CLIENT TO SUPPLIERS, INFORMING CLIENTS OF ANY PRE-OR-POST DEPARTURE RESERVATION CHANGES MADE KNOWN TO TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE BY SUPPLIERS, CHECKING TRAVEL DOCUMENTS BEFORE THEY ARE ISSUED TO CLIENTS, AND FORWARDING TRAVEL DOCUMENTS RECEIVED BY SUPPLIERS TO CLIENTS IN A TIMELY MANNER, ASSISTANCE WITH ANY TRAVELER(S) REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NOT OUTLINED IN THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONCERNING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) DESTINATION INFORMATION, COUNTRY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS, SUPPLIER TERMS AND CONDITIONS , DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR TRAVEL. TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE SHALL BE HELD HARMLESS AND NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL INTERNET BOOKINGS MADE BY TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE OR BY VISITORS TO THE http://www.traveldesigned.com WEBSITE. ALL PURCHASES MADE THROUGH ONLINE COMPANIES/PROVIDERS ON THE TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE WEBSITE ARE DEEMED TO BE TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN THE PURCHASER AND SUPPLIER/PROVIDER PURCHASERS ARE DEEMED BY THE INTERNET SUPPLIERS/PROVIDERS AS THE CLIENTS OF THE SUPPLIER. ANY DISPUTES MUST BE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE SUPPLIER AND NOT TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE.
Terms and Conditions
TRAVEL INSURANCE: Travel insurance is strongly recommended for all travelers, payable with their first deposit/payment to obtain coverage for pre-existing conditions for themselves/travel companions/family members (travel insurance is mandatory for all group travelers) to cover unforeseen travel issues such as cancellations, interruptions, delays, lost/stolen/damaged travel documents, medical expenses, emergency medical transportation. Certain conditions/restrictions may apply to coverage; Travel Designed by Stephanie is not responsible for underwriting decisions on claims made by traveler(s) to the insurance company. Travel Guard Insurance details can be found at www.travelguard.com or on www.traveldesigned.com. If you need help navigating the site or do not have Internet access, please request a brochure from Travel Designed by Stephanie.
IT IS THE POLICY OF TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE TO ONLY MAKE OFFLINE RESERVATIONS FOR CLIENTS WHO AGREE TO AND SIGN THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND WHO, IF APPLICABLE, HAVE COMPLETED AND SIGNED A CREDIT AUTHORIZATION FORM. PERSONS MAKING ONLINE PURCHASES MAY CONSIDER THEMSELVES DULY INFORMED.
TRANSACTION FEES: The following fees for on and off-line reservations may be applied in addition to the purchase of air/sea/land transportation services and vacation packages. Consultation Fee : Normal rate is $150.00 per hour or a $75.00 flat rate, whichever is greater, and may be applicable toward the purchase of travel reservations; Modification To Hotel/Car Rental/Rail/Tours/Vacation Packages After Booking: $50.00 per incident, per person; Cancellation Fee: 15% of total booking cost per person; Long Distance Calls: 10 cents per minute for domestic $3.00 per minute for International. Faxed Information same as calls; Express Mail/Shipping (if applicable) $30 per shipment for One Day $20 per shipment for Two Day, International Rates upon request; Processing of Tourist Card, Passports, Visas/Travel Vouchers/Frequent Flyer Travel/Coupons, etc.$50.00 per person/per document, if applicable.RESEARCH FEE: $30.00 per person/per ticket for domestic, $50.00 per person/per ticket international.Note: Rates are subject to change. Fees may be reduced by the sole discretion of Travel Designed by Stephanie without setting precedence. Charges from Travel Designed by Stephanie will appear on your credit card in the amounts designated above, but will not be charged without notification to you and without approval by you.
This contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. Any disputes will be heard by the appropriate federal and/or state courts located in Stephenson County, IL. If the court’s decision falls in favor of Travel Designed by Stephanie, all legal costs will be paid by disputer.
BY USING TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE’S WEBSITE, THE USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE/SHE UNDERSTANDS, ACCEPTS AND HAS RECEIVED ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, DISCLAIMER OF LIABILTY, FEES AND POLICIES OF TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE AND THE SUPPLIERS AND VERIFIES THAT HE/SHE IS ACTING AS A REPRESENTATIVE FOR HIM/HER SELF AND FOR ALL TRAVEL COMPANIONS AND HAS THE LEGAL RIGHT AND AUTHORITY TO SIGN FOR HIM/HER SELF AND FOR ALL TRAVEL COMPANIONS. TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE SHALL BE HELD HARMLESS AND NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RESULTING DISPUTES OR ACTIONS TAKEN BY FELLOW TRAVELERS ARISING DUE TO THE SIGNOR AGREEING TO AND SIGNING THIS CONTRACT. ANY DISPUTES OR RESULTING ACTIONS ARE BETWEEN THE USER AND TRAVELING COMPANION(S). USER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT IT IS HIS/HER RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM COMPANION TRAVELER(S) OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND TO GIVE THEM A SIGNED COPY SHOWING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO WHICH THEY SHALL BE BOUND. TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ISSUING SEPARATE TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO EACH TRAVELER BOOKED/LISTED UNDER ONE ITINERARY OR GROUP EVEN WHEN INVOICES ARE ISSUED SEPARATELY.
**WHEN CANCELING FOR A COVERED REASON, PRIOR TO AND AFTER FINAL PAYMENT DUE DATE, THE ONLY INSURANCE OFFERED THAT COVERS TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE FEES IS PROTECTASSIST TRAVEL GUARD.
*CRUISE, TRAVEL & TOUR TRAVEL GUARD COVERS TRAVEL DESIGNED BY STEPHANIE FEES ONLY AFTER FINAL PAYMENT DUE DATE WHEN CANCELING FOR A COVERED REASON.
Travel Designed by Stephanie is a registered business name of TDS Travel Services Inc.
 
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