Booking Terms & Conditions

Thank you for booking and/or traveling on an experience with Magic and Melanin, Inc. and its subsidiary Magic and Melanin Experiences (“Magic and Melanin”). These Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”) apply to any travel products and/or services you have booked with or purchased from Magic and Melanin, Magic and Melanin and govern the contractual relationship between you and Magic and Melanin with respect to any such travel products (guides, immersion experiences) and/or services (hereinafter, the “Products”). Please read these Terms carefully as by booking any Product with Magic and Melanin, or by traveling on a MM Trip you acknowledge that you: i) have read and understand these Terms, and ii) indicate your express acceptance of and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you have confirmed a booking on any Products with more than one client named and booked on such booking, you shall be deemed to have accepted these Terms on behalf of all clients named in the booking (including minors and those under a disability) and traveling on or otherwise participating in any Products (hereinafter “you”, the “Client(s)”), and by such travel or participation all passengers indicate their assent to these Terms. The client who confirmed the booking is deemed to be the designated contact person for all other clients named in such booking. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the Client and Magic and Melanin with respect to the subject matter thereof and supersedes all prior agreements, representations and understandings of the parties, written or oral.

Booking Contract

A booking is confirmed and these Terms shall apply when Magic and Melanin, or an authorized agent acting on Magic and Melanin’s behalf, have received the applicable deposit from the Client and the Client has received written confirmation from Magic and Melanin of such booking. The Client confirming the booking must be no less than 21 years of age and agrees to provide full, complete and accurate information as requested by Magic and Melanin to confirm such booking. Any Client confirming a booking on any Products with more than one Client named and booked on such booking represents and warrants to Magic and Melanin that: i) they have all requisite consents and authority to make such booking on behalf of all other Clients named on the booking, and have communicated all necessary information to the other Clients in order for them to give free and fully informed authorization to do so; ii) the information that they are providing regarding all clients is complete and accurate, and they have obtained all necessary consents and permissions to share such information with Magic and Melanin for the purposes of completing the booking; and iii) they will inform all other named Clients on the relevant booking of the applicability of these Terms to the booking and the Clients’ relationship with Magic and Melanin.

At any time before a booking is confirmed, Magic and Melanin reserves the right to increase or decrease brochure prices of any Products. Magic and Melanin reserves the right to decline any booking, in their sole discretion.

Medical Form

All Clients are obligated to review the Magic and Melanin Medical Form, as provided by Magic and Melanin and/or as available on the applicable Magic and Melanin website. If you have difficulty completing the Medical Form or are unsure about how to respond to any of the questions, please have the form reviewed by a competent medical practitioner. Magic and Melanin cannot offer advice of a medical nature. If a Client indicates on the Medical Form that they have any pre-existing medical conditions (as defined on the Medical Form), that Client must return a Medical Form, duly signed by a licensed, competent and practicing physician, to Magic and Melanin prior to or in conjunction with that Client’s final payment in respect of the applicable booking. The Client acknowledges that they understand that the honest completion of the Medical Form is critical, partially because the destinations visited on Magic and Melanin Products may be remote, isolated, and far removed from medical care facilities, or may not have facilities of the standard the Client is accustomed to in their home country. The Client therefore agrees to complete the Medical Form honestly, accurately and represents and warrants to Magic and Melanin that they will disclose all medical history and information accurately and fully. Magic and Melanin will review the information submitted, and will maintain the information in strict confidence, in accordance with the Magic and Melanin Privacy Policy. Magic and Melanin reserves the right to request proof or further information or professional medical opinions in certain instances where it is deemed in the best interests of the Client or necessary for the safe operation of the Products. In the event there is a dispute between Magic and Melanin and the Client in regard to the Client’s physical or mental suitability for a trip, the matter will be referred to a medical professional at the Client’s sole expense. Magic and Melanin reserves the right to deny any Client permission to travel or participate in a Product where Magic and Melanin, acting reasonably, deems necessary with regard to the health and safety of the booking Client, any other Clients traveling with Magic and Melanin, or Magic and Melanin staff or representatives, and may use information provided in the Medical Form, expert opinions, and other information in formulating such decision. Magic and Melanin will provide a written explanation for any such decision upon request from the Client. In the event the Client has made a booking with Magic and Melanin and subsequently is unable to complete the required Medical Form for any reason by the deadline indicated above, Magic and Melanin reserves the right to treat such Client’s booking as cancelled, and all applicable cancellation fees shall apply.

Medical Conditions and Special Requirements

All Clients should consult their physician regarding their fitness for travel. Magic and Melanin encourages all Clients to seek their physician’s advice regarding necessary or advisable vaccinations, medical precautions, or other medical concerns regarding the entirety of the Client’s travel with Magic and Melanin. Magic and Melanin does not provide medical advice. In addition to the obligation to review, and if applicable, complete the Medical Form described above, Clients must notify Magic and Melanin in writing prior to the due date of their final payment for their booking of any medical conditions, pregnancy, disability or any other mental and or physical condition which may impact the Client’s fitness to travel, and/or any continuing medical condition. Full disclosure of such information is a condition of traveling on any Product or in any capacity with Magic and Melanin. Certain Products may not be suitable for all people due to restrictions posed by limitations in mobility, physical or cognitive disability, pregnancy or various other physical or mental conditions. It is the Client’s responsibility to assess the risks and requirements of each Product in light of such Client’s limitations, physical and mental fitness and condition, and any medical requirements or issues of such Client. Travel, as offered by Magic and Melanin, by its nature may involve visiting remote or less developed regions, where medical facilities may not meet the standards of those found in a Client’s home country. The condition of medical facilities in the countries in which Magic and Melanin operates varies and Magic and Melanin makes no representations and gives no warranties in relation to the standard of such facilities or medical treatment in those regions. Magic and Melanin will endeavour to accommodate the special requests of Clients, such as dietary and accommodation requests, but such requests do not form part of these Terms or the contract between Client and Magic and Melanin and Magic and Melanin is not liable for any failure to accommodate or fulfill such requests.

Currency

Magic and Melanin Products are available for purchase using Stripe, a payment processor that offers dynamic currency conversion. Clients are able to book a Magic and Melanin Product with 130 different currencies. The currency applied to the Client’s booking will be determined by Magic and Melanin, in consideration of the booking location of the Client. The Client will be advised of the applicable currency prior to making any payment to Magic and Melanin.

Final Payment Schedule / Late Payment / Acceptance of Booking / Client Details

(a) Final Payment: Clients should refer to the confirmation email sent by Magic and Melanin and/or their applicable confirmation email for details regarding final payment for any Products booked. Payment of the balance of the price for any Product is due no less than 10 days before the departure date of the first Product to depart (of the Products included in such booking). If full payment is not received by such due date, Magic and Melanin may change the rate payable for the Product, or may treat the booking of such Product as cancelled and shall retain the amount paid on booking as a cancellation fee, at Magic and Melanin’ sole discretion. If a Product is booked less than 10 days before the departure date of the first Product to depart (of the Products included in such booking) then the full amount is payable at the time of booking in order for the booking to be confirmed. If, for any Product, payment terms differ from those outlined in this section, the applicable terms will be communicated to the Client prior to booking and shall also be detailed on the applicable invoice.

(b) Late Payment: Failure to make a payment within fourteen days of the agreed upon date is a breach of contract and will result in the cancellation of your immersion experience. Magic and Melanin maintains the right to assign your spot to the next eligible client on the waitlist.

(c) Client Details: As a condition to valid confirmation of any booking with Magic and Melanin (including all Products) the Client must provide all necessary information as requested by Magic and Melanin along with their final payment. If the Client fails to provide such information prior to 60 days before the departure of the purchased Product, an Administrative Fee will be charged to the Client, and Magic and Melanin reserves the right to treat such booking as cancelled and levy any cancellation fees deemed reasonable by Magic and Melanin, in its sole discretion. The information required from each Client will vary by Product purchased, and the requirements will be communicated to the Clients during the booking process.

(d) Credit Card Charges: Magic and Melanin is not responsible for any charges levied or charged by third parties and/or financial institutions and payable by the Client as a result of credit card or other payment transactions in connection with the purchase of Products and will not refund or return any fees charged by such third parties in connection with payments made by Clients to Magic and Melanin.

Cancellation by the Client

Any cancellation of a booking and/or a Product by a Client must be delivered to Magic and Melanin in writing and be acknowledged by Magic and Melanin in writing. Products are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE between persons. It is recommended that Magic and Melanin clients PURCHASE trip cancellation coverage. Trip cancellation insurance is the only means of receiving reimbursement for flights and other non-refundable expenses should you cancel your Magic and Melanin trip for any reason, whether voluntarily or as a result of Magic and Melanin’s actions.

Clients purchasing Products are highly recommended to purchase comprehensive cancel for any reason insurance, to the extent such insurance is available under the laws governing each client’s country of origin. COMPREHENSIVE CANCEL FOR ANY REASON INSURANCE MAY ONLY BE AVAILABLE TO CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CANADA.

To cancel services booked through third party vendors, please contact the applicable vendor.

Cancellation of a tour by Magic & Melanin

Magic and Melanin will not cancel a booking on any tour Product once confirmed, in accordance with these Terms, except for reasons of ‘Force Majeure’, which shall be defined as unusual or unforeseen circumstances outside of the reasonable control of Magic and Melanin. When a tour is cancelled by Magic and Melanin before the agreed date of departure for reasons not arising from the fault or negligence of or within the reasonable control of the Client, the Client shall have the choice of:

(i) accepting from Magic and Melanin a substitute tour Product of equivalent or superior value, where such substitute is reasonably available;

(ii) accepting from Magic and Melanin a substitute tour of lower value if no tour of equivalent or superior value is reasonably available, and to recover from Magic and Melanin the difference in price between the price of the tour originally purchased and that of the substitute tour; or

(iii) accept from Magic and Melanin a full refund of all monies paid for the cancelled tour Product(s).

Magic and Melanin is not responsible for any incidental expenses or consequential losses that the Client may have incurred as a result of the cancelled booking such as visas, vaccinations, non-refundable flights or rail, non-refundable car parking or other fees, loss of earnings, or loss of enjoyment, etc. Magic and Melanin reserves the right to issue a full refund in lieu of the choices above, in its sole discretion. Where, after departure, a significant element of the Product(s) as described cannot be provided, Magic and Melanin will make suitable alternative arrangements for the continuation of the trip Product(s). If it is not possible to provide a suitable alternative or the Client reasonably rejects any suitable alternatives, Magic and Melanin will provide the Client a refund of unused Products or Product portions.

Unused Services

Magic and Melanin shall not offer or pay any discounts or refunds for missed or unused services which were missed or unused by the Client due to no fault of Magic and Melanin or its Experience Designers, which shall include any termination of the Client’s participation in the tour Product due to the Client’s own fault, negligence or breach of these Terms.

Prices, Surcharges, and Taxes

Due to the nature of travel and the prices of the resources on which it depends, the published price of any Product is subject to change at any time, before or after booking confirmation, up to 30 days before the departure of such Product. After a Confirmation Invoice has been issued by Magic and Melanin to the Client, Magic and Melanin reserves the right to impose surcharges on any Product(s), but only for reasons arising from increases in transportation costs, fuel costs, dues, taxes or fees chargeable for services such as landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airport charges, local operator costs, currency and exchange fluctuations, increases in taxes, or government action which impacts the price of the applicable Product(s), but only where the increase in question is greater than 2% of the original price paid for the Product (excluding add-ons, insurance, and taxes). Magic and Melanin shall provide notice to the affected Client as soon as reasonably possible upon learning of the necessity to impose a surcharge in accordance with this section.

Where the increase in price is greater than 7% of the price of the applicable Product, upon receiving notification from Magic and Melanin the affected Client(s) may elect to either:

(i) cancel the applicable Product booking without incurring any penalty; or

(ii) accept the change of price.

The Client must notify Magic and Melanin of their election within 14 days of receipt of notice of the increase, or they shall have been deemed to have accepted the price change and have accepted liability for payment of the increase.

Tours are priced and advertised exclusive of applicable sales taxes and such taxes will be advised to Client at the time of booking and itemized on subsequent invoicing.

Validity

The prices of Products advertised on the Magic and Melanin website are based on costs in effect at the time of posting to the website. Magic and Melanin reserves the right to alter prices of any Product at any time prior to receipt of payment in full for such Product. All dates, itineraries and prices are indicative only and the price quoted at the time of Booking shall be the applicable price, subject to the surcharges that may be levied in accordance with Section 9, above. Changes, revisions, or other amendments may be made to the particulars contained on the Magic and Melanin website before a contract is concluded, and such changes, revisions or amendments shall be incorporated herein as of the date of such amendment.

Flexibility

The Client acknowledges by booking a Product and/or agreeing to travel with Magic and Melanin that the nature of this type of travel requires considerable flexibility and acknowledges that they will permit reasonable alterations to the Product and/or itinerary by Magic and Melanin. The Client acknowledges their understanding that the route, schedules, itineraries, amenities and mode of transport may be subject to change without prior notice due to circumstances or events, which may include sickness or mechanical breakdown, incidents in the location where the Product will be operated, flight cancellations, strikes, events emanating from political disputes, entry or border difficulties, extreme weather and other unpredictable or unforeseeable circumstances which are beyond the reasonable control of Magic and Melanin.

Changes

(a) Trip details: The itinerary is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations is not a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered, nor does it form part of the contract between the client and Magic and Melanin. Although the itinerary has been curated with care and details are provided in good faith, Magic and Melanin may make improvements that stem from weather changes, local factors, past travelers’ comments, and research, to name a few examples. As a client, you also expressly acknowledge and assume responsibility for inherent risks associated with physical activities you participate in.

(b) Changes made by Magic and Melanin: While Magic and Melanin will endeavor to operate all Products as advertised, reasonable changes in the itinerary of any Product may be made where deemed necessary or advisable for operational reasons by Magic and Melanin, in its sole discretion. If Magic and Melanin makes a Material Change (defined as a change affecting at least one in three full tour days of the itinerary, or which materially affects the character of the Product in its entirety) to any Product, Magic and Melanin will inform the Client(s) booked on such Product of any Material Change as soon as reasonably possible, provided that there is sufficient time before departure to properly notify all affected Clients. If a Material Change is made more than 14 days prior to departure, the affected Client may elect to:

(i) accept the Material Change and proceed with the amended Product;

(ii) book another Product of equivalent or greater value, if available (Client shall be responsible for paying any difference in price between the amended Product and the Product booked in its place);

(iii) book another Product of a lower value, if available, with a refund payable to the Client of the difference in price; or

(iv) cancel and receive a full refund of all monies paid in respect of the land-only portion of the applicable Product (and for clarity, this shall not extend to additional Products booked by the same Client which are not subject to any Material Change).

The affected Client must notify Magic and Melanin of their decision in writing within 7 days of receiving the notification of alteration, or they shall have been deemed to accept the Material Change and deemed to have agreed to the amended Product itinerary.

If any Material Change arises from reasons of Force Majeure, as herein defined, the Client shall be entitled to recover only the costs of the Product recoverable by Magic and Melanin.

Once an immersion experience has departed, changes to such Product’s itinerary may be necessary or advisable as a result of unforeseen circumstances or other reasons related to effective Product operation, health, safety, Client enjoyment, or Client comfort. Any such changes are at the discretion of the Experience Designer and any indirect costs incurred as a result will be the responsibility of the Client. The Client acknowledges that they must have reasonable financial resources to cover incidental expenses on every Product on which they travel, whether or not they arise from a change in the itinerary or from the travel itself, and that Magic and Melanin shall not be liable for any Client’s failure to prepare adequately for their travel and unforeseen circumstances which may arise during such travel.

Magic and Melanin will not be liable for any indirect and/or consequential losses associated with any changes to a Product’s itinerary.

(c) Changes made by the Client: Client may contact Magic and Melanin directly by email, to correct any errors in Client’s personal information recorded on their booking. Client is responsible for ensuring that information provided to Magic and Melanin in making their booking is accurate, up-to-date, and correct.

(d) Other Changes: Any changes to a file will depend on availability and will be on a request basis and subject to Magic and Melanin’s approval. Any extra costs incurred for making the change will be charged to the Client along with an Administrative Fee. No changes are permitted to any booking within 14 days of departure of the first Product to depart under the applicable booking.

Airfare

(a) Quotes: All quotes are in US Dollars, unless otherwise stated. Magic and Melanin consultants will quote the best price available at the time of quoting for the travel dates requested. Quotes provide an indicative price only, and represent no price commitment by Magic and Melanin.

(c) Price changes: Until tickets are issued, Magic and Melanin consultants reserve the right to change prices in the event of any price increase for any reason including, but not limited to, airfares wrongfully quoted due to system error, the price of fuel and/or currency fluctuations or government taxes or levies, or any other cause whatsoever.

(d) Full payment: Full payment must be paid before the option period described in (b), above, expires to guarantee the reservation at quoted price and secure applicable tickets. By making full payment, the Client agrees that they accept the air travel arrangements as requested at the total price quoted. Cancellation fees will apply if the Client subsequently decides to cancel after any ticket has been issued.

(e) Changes & cancellations: Unless otherwise stated, airline tickets are 100% non-changeable & non-refundable once tickets have been issued. Changes made prior to ticket issuance may be applied at the Magic and Melanin consultants’ sole discretion, and will also be subject to administrative fees, as applicable, to be payable by the Client.

(f) Flight reconfirmation: Client is responsible for confirming flight times, numbers, and details at all times to ensure a timely departure. Magic and Melanin is not responsible for any change to airline schedules or flight numbers after tickets have been issued. Clients may contact appropriate airline or airport information sources in order to obtain relevant up to date flight information.

(g) Airline tickets: Once issued, all airline tickets are non-transferable and valid only for the dates and routings shown. If an airline ticket is lost, the client is responsible for the full cost of a new ticket and any changes that may occur in replacement.

(h) Airline, airport or weather delays: Magic and Melanin is not responsible for any additional expenses or loss that may arise from airline, airport or weather delays. Magic and Melanin will not reimburse for any additional expenses incurred by the Client as a result of such events or delays. Magic and Melanin will not refund any unused portion of air tickets purchased in the event of such delays or due to any reasons beyond its direct control.

Acceptance of Risk

The Client acknowledges that the nature of Product tours may involve a significant amount of risk to Client’s health and/or safety. The Client hereby assumes all such risk and does hereby release Magic and Melanin from all claims and causes of action arising from any damages or injuries or death resulting from these risks inherent in travel, visiting foreign destinations, and participating in adventurous activities such as those included in Product itineraries.

Accommodation, transportation, activities and excursions, and other components of Magic and Melanin’ Products will be arranged by Magic and Melanin with suppliers local to the region where the Product operates, who may themselves engage the services of local operators and/or sub-contractors. Standards of hygiene, accommodation and transport in some countries where Product tours take place are often lower than comparable standards than what the Client may reasonably expect in their home country or region. Magic and Melanin at all times endeavors to appoint reputable and competent local suppliers and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations concerning health and safety in the regions where Product tours operate. The terms and conditions of all suppliers of Product components will be applicable to the Product component provided by such supplier and are expressly incorporated into these Terms. These may limit or exclude liability of the supplier. The liability of Magic and Melanin will not exceed that of any supplier of any Product component. The components that make up each Product tour shall be regarded as having been satisfactorily performed and delivered solely in reference to the regulations and laws concerning health and safety in the applicable jurisdiction where such component is operated.

Authority on Tour and Client Responsibility

At all times the decision of the Magic and Melanin Experience Designer or other designated representative will be final on all matters regarding safety and well being of Clients and operational requirements of the Product tour. By traveling with Magic and Melanin, the Client agrees to abide by the authority of the Experience Designer or designated Magic and Melanin representative. The Client must at all times strictly comply with all applicable laws and regulations of all countries and regions visited on the applicable Product tour. If the Client is affected by any condition, medical or otherwise, that might affect Client’s ability to travel or participate in adventure travel activities, Client’s enjoyment of the Product tour being booked, the ability to travel or enjoyment of any other Clients on the Product tour, or the treatment to be administered to the Client in any emergency situation, the Client must advise Magic and Melanin at the time of booking and complete a medical form provided by Magic and Melanin, along with any other documents reasonably requested by Magic and Melanin to ensure the health and safety of all Clients who travel with Magic and Melanin.

Should the Client fail to comply with the above or commit any illegal act when on the Product tour or, if in the opinion of the Experience Designer (in his/her and/or Magic and Melanin’ sole discretion), the Client’s behavior is causing or is likely to cause danger, distress or material annoyance to others, Magic and Melanin may terminate that Client’s travel arrangements on any Product immediately without any liability on Magic and Melanin’ part and the Client will not be entitled to any refund for unused or missed services or costs incurred resulting from the termination of the travel arrangements, including, without limitation, return travel, accommodations, meals, and/or incidentals.

Clients agree that they are responsible for any costs incurred by Magic and Melanin, Magic and Melanin’ suppliers or Magic and Melanin’ partners, as a result of damage, destruction, theft, or excess cleaning fees related to Client’s accommodation, transport, or other use of facilities while on the Product tour. Clients agree to immediately report any pre-existing damage of this kind to staff of the accommodation, transportation service, or facility (as appropriate) and/or a Magic and Melanin’ representative as soon as possible upon discovery by the Client.

Client agrees to take all prudent measures in relation to their own safety while on any MM Trip, including, but not limited to, the proper use of safety devices such as seatbelts, harnesses, and helmets, and obeying all posted signs and warnings in relation to Client health and safety. Magic and Melanin shall not be liable for any failure on the Client’s part to comply with this paragraph.

Travel Documents

(a) Valid Passport: The Client is entirely responsible for securing and must be in possession at all times while on a Product tour of a valid passport required for entry, departure and travel to each country or region visited or traveled through throughout the itinerary of the applicable Product tour, and for re-entry to the Client’s country of residence or departure (passport must be valid at least six months past the last date of travel with Magic and Melanin), as well as all visas, permits and certificates including vaccination certificates and insurance policies, required for entry into all regions and participation in all parts of the Product tour itinerary. The Client accepts full responsibility for obtaining all such documents, visas and permits prior to the start of the Product tour, and is solely responsible for any adverse consequences resulting from missing or defective documentation. Client agrees that they are responsible for the full amount of any loss or expense suffered or paid by Magic and Melanin or any of its third party suppliers which are a direct result of the Client’s failure to secure proper travel documentation. Any information or advice given by Magic and Melanin regarding visas, vaccinations, climate, clothing, baggage, special equipment, etc. is purely advisory, provided as a courtesy to the Client, and Magic and Melanin is not responsible for any errors or omissions in the information provided, or in the information provided to Clients by third parties such as government or travel authorities.

(b) Documents: Please note that all travel documents for Products such as vouchers, itineraries and invoices will be sent electronically and via email to the e-mail address provided on booking. Magic and Melanin reserves the right to impose an administration fee on those Clients who wish to receive their travel documents by other means.

(c) Trip Details: The Client acknowledges that due to the changing nature of travel, they are responsible for keeping up to date on the details of their travel on the Magic and Melanin website, including, but not limited to checking the website at least 72 hours prior to departure to ensure the Client has the most current Trip Details as minor changes may have been made since the tour documents were originally provided by Magic and Melanin.

Force Majeure

Magic and Melanin shall not be liable in any way to the Client for death, bodily injury, illness, damage, delay or other loss or detriment to person or property, or financial costs both direct and indirect incurred, or for Magic and Melanin’ failure to commence, perform and/or complete any duty owed to the Client if such death, delay, bodily injury (including emotional distress or injury), illness, damage or other loss or detriment to person or property is caused by an Act of God, war or war like operations, mechanical breakdowns, terrorist activities or threat thereof, civil commotions, labor difficulties, interference by authorities, political disturbance, howsoever and wheresoever any of the same may arise or be caused, riot, insurrection and government restraint, fire, extreme weather or any other cause whatsoever beyond the reasonable control of Magic and Melanin, in the event of Magic and Melanin’s bankruptcy, insolvency, or cessation of business; or an event which Magic and Melanin or the supplier of services, even with all due care, could not foresee.

Insurance

CLIENT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT IS MANDATORY THAT ALL CLIENTS OBTAIN TRAVEL INSURANCE WITH A MINIMUM MEDICAL, EVACUATION, AND REPATRIATION COVERAGE OF US$200,000 covering all applicable dates of any travel with Magic and Melanin and this insurance must cover personal injury and emergency medical expenses. Thirty days before the departure of each Product tour, Magic and Melanin will verify that all Clients have such insurance in place and coverage as per the required amounts above. It is strongly recommended and encouraged that Clients also extend their coverage to include cancellation, curtailment, and all other expenses that might arise as a result of loss, damage, injury, delay or inconvenience occurring to the Client. Magic and Melanin shall have no liability for loss, theft of or damage to baggage or personal effects of Clients while participating in a Product tour. Clients should not leave personal belongings unattended in any public areas, on board any mode of transportation, or elsewhere, and are responsible at all times for their own effects and belongings. Magic and Melanin cannot accept responsibility for and in no event shall be liable for loss or damage of valuables or other articles left in or on facilities used by Magic and Melanin such as hotels, homestays, vessels, expedition vehicles, or any other mode of transportation. Client acknowledges that the cost of the Product tour does not include any insurance coverage for such Client, and that the Client is required to obtain separate coverage at an additional cost to the Product tour price. When obtaining travel insurance the Client must ensure the insurer is aware of the type of travel to be undertaken so that the insurer may properly cover travel on the applicable Magic and Melanin Product.

Discounts and Promotions

All discounts and any reduced pricing and/or promotional benefits are applied at Magic and Melanin’ sole discretion. From time-to-time Magic and Melanin may offer reduced pricing on selected Product tours. The reduced pricing applies strictly to new bookings, and bookings that have already been confirmed (which for these purposes shall mean bookings in respect of which payment has been made in full or in part and has been received by Magic and Melanin) are not entitled to the reduced pricing. Clients agree that if they have previously cancelled a booking in their name for a Product, they shall not be entitled to re-book on the same or any similar Product tour with any promotion or discount applied, even in the event that they may appear otherwise entitled to such discount.

Claims and Complaints

Client agrees to bring any complaints regarding a Product to Magic and Melanin as soon as possible in order to provide Magic and Melanin with the opportunity to address such complaint properly. Client agrees to inform the Experience Designer at the earliest opportunity, or to inform Magic and Melanin’s Operations Manager or Magic and Melanin’ Customer Service department directly. Magic and Melanin assumes no liability for complaints that are not properly brought to the attention of Magic and Melanin with sufficient notice for Magic and Melanin to resolve or attempt to resolve any Client complaints. Any complaint made after the completion of a Product tour must be received in writing by Magic and Melanin directly at experiences@magicandmelanin.com within 30 days of the end of the tour. Client acknowledges and agrees that Magic and Melanin will not accept any liability for claims received after this period.

Client Responsibility

The Client acknowledges that depending on the nature of the Product booked, or the location(s) in which such Product is to operate, there may be a significant degree of personal risk involved in travel on the Product. There are dangers inherent to adventure travel generally and Client acknowledges they have considered such risk to health and safety and are willing to assume it, by confirming their booking of such Product. The Client acknowledges she or he has considered the potential risks, dangers and challenges in light of their own personal capabilities and needs, and expressly assumes the risks attendant to travel under such conditions. The Client acknowledges and agrees that Magic and Melanin is not responsible for providing information or guidance to the Client with respect to local customs, weather conditions, specific safety concerns, physical challenges or laws in effect in any locations where Products are operated, and Magic and Melanin strongly encourages that Clients locate or make contact with his/her local embassy or consulate in each destination prior to departure on any Magic and Melanin Product.

Extras

Extras (which for the purposes of this section mean any activity, transportation, meal, or any other product or service not expressly included in the Product description or itinerary, or in the price of the Product) do not form part of the tour or Product.

Liability

Magic and Melanin is not responsible for any damages, expenses, losses, or claims which are attributable to the fault of any Client, the unforeseeable or unavoidable act or omission of a third party unconnected with the provision of any services that form any part of the Product(s), or a force majeure event (as herein defined).

THE CLIENT MUST COMMUNICATE AT THE EARLIEST OPPORTUNITY, IN WRITING, TO Magic and Melanin ANY SUCH FAILURE THAT THE CLIENT ALLEGES HAS OCCURRED. In the event that any loss, death, injury or illness is caused by the negligent acts and/or omissions of Magic and Melanin or of the third-party suppliers of any services which form part of the Contract, then Magic and Melanin limits its liability and any liability Magic and Melanin may incur for the negligent acts and/or omissions of its suppliers shall be limited to a maximum of the price which the Client paid for the Product, not including insurance premiums and administration charges. Where this relates to loss of and/or damage to luggage and/or other personal possessions then Magic and Melanin’ liability will not exceed $1,000. Magic and Melanin will not at any time be liable for any loss of or damage to valuables of any nature. The Client agrees that they shall be precluded from making a double recovery by making the same claims and seeking recovery against Magic and Melanin and its suppliers, contractors or other third parties.

Suppliers

Hotels, shuttle services or other constituent elements of a Product will be arranged by Magic and Melanin with suppliers local to the regions in which the Product operates, who may themselves engage the services of other local operators and/or sub-contractors. Magic and Melanin will at all times endeavor to appoint reputable and competent local suppliers. The terms and conditions of the suppliers will be applicable and are expressly incorporated into these Terms, and the Client assents to those terms and conditions and the limitations and obligations contained therein. These may limit or exclude liability of the supplier. The liability of Magic and Melanin will not exceed that of any supplier. All suppliers will be selected and assessed by Magic and Melanin in reference to local laws and regulations in the relevant country of operation. Neither Magic and Melanin nor any carrier is liable for the acts or omissions of any independent contractors.

Severability

In the event that any term or condition contained herein is unenforceable or void by operation of law or as being against public policy or for any other reason then such term or condition shall be deemed to be severed from these Terms or amended accordingly only to such extent necessary to allow all remaining terms and conditions hereof to survive and continue as binding. If any provision of these Terms is found to be so broad as to be unenforceable, such provision shall be interpreted to be only so broad as is enforceable. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision hereof shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.

Contract Parties, Successors, and Assigns

These Terms shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon Magic and Melanin and the Client and their respective heirs, legal personal representatives, successors and assigns, as well as anyone named in any booking made by the booking Client on whose behalf the Client is purchasing any Product.

Magic and Melanin, Magic and Melanin, Inc., exists under, and is pursuant to, the laws of California.

Applicable Law

The Contract and these Terms are subject to the laws of California, and all Clients submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in San Francisco, California, United States for the resolution of any dispute under these Terms or concerning a Product.

Privacy Policy

Magic and Melanin’ website(s) uses tracking cookies in order to enhance user and booking experience. Your use of Magic and Melanin’ website(s) indicates your assent to such use in accordance with Magic and Melanin’ Privacy Policy. In addition, Magic and Melanin must collect personal information from Clients in order to give effect to any booking, to deliver the Products and any collateral services and to assist in evaluating such Products. Magic and Melanin takes care to safeguard all Client information and protect the privacy of all of our Clients. Magic and Melanin collects, uses and discloses only that information reasonably required to enable us to provide the particular Product or service that you have requested, to maintain our customer/visitor lists and/or to respond to your inquiries or feedback and for other purposes further described in Magic and Melanin’s Privacy Policy and is expressly incorporated into these Terms. In particular, Magic and Melanin may share your information, as necessary, with our third-party suppliers and operators who deliver services or component parts of a Product to Clients, in order to enable them to provide such products and services. All such third parties are bound by confidentiality obligations and shall treat all information received from Magic and Melanin in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By submitting any personal information to Magic and Melanin, Clients indicate their acceptance of the terms of Magic and Melanin’ Privacy Policy.

Online Bookings

All online reservations shall be deemed as booked in the United States, and shall be subject to United States law and jurisdiction.

Images and Marketing

The Client agrees that while participating in any Magic and Melanin Product images, photos or videos may be taken by other Clients and/or Magic and Melanin representatives or Experience Designers that may contain or feature the Client in part or in whole. The Client acknowledges that they consent to any such pictures being taken and agree that Client hereby grants a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide, irrevocable license to Magic and Melanin, its affiliates and assigns, to reproduce for any purpose whatsoever (including marketing and promotions), in any medium whatsoever, whether currently known or hereinafter devised, without any further obligation to the Client or compensation payable to such Client.

Refusal of Service

Magic and Melanin retains the right to refuse service to any Client at any time, for any lawful reason whatsoever, in its sole discretion.

Amendments

Magic and Melanin reserves the right to update and/or alter these Terms at anytime, and shall post the amended Terms on the Magic and Melanin website (www.magicandmelanin.com). Any such amendment shall take effect 7 days following its posting to the Magic and Melanin website. The latest Terms, as amended, may be accessed any time on Magic and Melanin’ website, or will be sent to Client upon their written request to Magic and Melanin. Clients shall be deemed to have accepted any amendments to these Terms on the date that is 7 days after their posting on the Magic and Melanin’ website. Magic and Melanin recommends that all Clients refer to the Terms prior to their travel to familiarize themselves with the most up-to-date version hereof.

Miscellaneous

(a) Clients purchasing from the waitlist must purchase from the full payment plan. Unless otherwise mentioned, roommates will be selected at random.

(b) Payment Plans. On each Client’s payment due date, Magic and Melanin will deduct Client’s payment from the payment account Client designated at the time of purchase or as updated thereafter. Automatic payments will be debited from Client’s bank account on the payment due date indicated on Client’s account.