Terms Of Service

TERMS OF SERVICE
These terms and conditions (“Terms and Conditions”) govern the relationship between
Vacations By Jim (“VBJ” and/or “us/our”) and you, the purchaser and/or traveler (“Client” and
“passenger” and “you/your”). By planning travel with VBJ, you agree to be bound by these terms
and acknowledge that VBJ acts solely 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 is not the source or provider of the travel
services. These terms include warranties and disclaimers and exclusions of liability and may
restrict your rights and remedies and provide protection to VBJ.

1.USE OF VBJ 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 VBJ. You agree to be financially responsible
for all of your travel bookings 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 VBJ and its Suppliers, and acknowledge that, without limitation, any
speculative, false, or fraudulent reservation is prohibited. All bookings are accepted by VBJ as
agents 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 that you have selected as a service provider for your travel. VBJ is an Independent
Affiliate of A. S. A. P. Cruises Inc., Florida Seller of Travel Ref. No. ST15578 - CST 2090937-50
– Washington UBID No. 603189022

2. PAYMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS
You shall be completely responsible for all charges, fees, duties, taxes, and assessments
arising out of your travel bookings through VBJ. By submitting a credit card authorization form to
VBJ, you agree to allow VBJ to use your payment method to purchase travel products from our
Suppliers on your behalf. EXCEPTING IN CASES OF FRAUD, YOU AGREE NOT TO FILE
ANY DISPUTE WITH YOUR BANK OR CREDIT CARD COMPANY TO AVOID OR VIOLATE
ANY BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF VBJ OR ITS SUPPLIERS, INCLUDING
CANCELLATIONS OR CHANGES OF ITINERARY OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR REASONS
BEYOND THE CONTROL OF VBJ OR ITS SUPPLIERS. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO
CHARGEBACK, REVERSE OR RECOLLECT A PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED TRIP PAYMENT,
VBJ RESERVES THE RIGHT TO COLLECT ALL ADDITIONAL COSTS, FEES AND
EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH CHARGEBACK, REVERSAL OR RECOLLECTION,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ATTORNEY FEES. All payments for travel are due prior
to departure according to each Supplier’s terms and conditions of booking. 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. In
some cases, there is NO REFUND once a booking is made and paid in full. You may not be
entitled to a refund if you change or cancel your travel plans after confirmation of a booking. All
cancellation requests must be sent to VBJ in writing. As a result of cancellation, VBJ's and
third-party Supplier’s cancellation penalties will apply. Cancellation fees will be charged to the
credit card or other payment method you authorized to pay for travel services or deducted from
the Supplier’s refund. When you receive any and all travel documents, it is your responsibility to
review and verify all information for accuracy. Contact VBJ immediately if changes or corrections
are required.

3. 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 acceptable identification in order to board a flight. Acceptable identification can be found at
http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/acceptable-ids; examples are DHS-designated
enhanced driver’s license, Passport, a foreign government passport. The name, date of birth
and gender that appears on the identification card must exactly match the same 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. VBJ 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 date of entry.
Non-United States citizens may require additional documentation. Client is responsible to make
VBJ aware when traveling on a passport from a country other than the United States of
America. VBJ neither controls nor warrants the issuance of visas or approval of visa waivers
related to your travel. Should a visa not be issued, VBJ 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. Children and infants also require travel documents. Minors
traveling with one parent, and/or without both parents, may be stopped and not admitted, unless
authenticated and verified consent forms are provided to the authorities; please see
https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-3643 for additional information. The U.S. Customs and
Border Protection Agency requires that for groups of children under age 19 arriving to the
United States by land or sea from contiguous territory and traveling with a school group,
religious group, social or cultural organization, or sports team, may also present an original or
copy of his or her birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Naturalization
Certificate. Parental or legal guardian consent must be provided to the supervising adult/Group
Leader in writing.

4. 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. For example, if traveling to or
through Canada, individuals with a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) record should review current
entry requirements. See: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/faq/inadmissibility/index.asp.
5. 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 gasses, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers, poisons,
corrosives and radio- active materials. Examples: Paints, lighter fluid, fireworks, tear gasses,
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. 1.
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.
6. HEALTH/IMMUNIZATIONS You must have the proper immunizations and health screenings
and required documentation of such immunizations and screenings before travel. VBJ 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 the 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.

7. AIR TRAVEL, SCHEDULE RECONFIRMATION, CHECK-IN VBJ 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.

8. RIGHT TO CORRECT ERRORS/OFFERS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY We reserve the right
to correct errors. 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 and additional late booking fees.

9. UNUSED ARRANGEMENTS, MINIMUM PASSENGER REQUIREMENTS AND
ALTERATIONS TO BOOKINGS When tour, cruise or package prices are based on Suppliers’
contract rates, you will not be entitled to any refund for any unused portion of travel. 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 the tour operator’s cancellation policy.
If you decide to change any portion of your confirmed arrangements prior to departure or during
your trip, we will attempt to assist you. Certain bookings may not be able to be changed. All
requests for changes to a booking must be made in writing to VBJ. The Supplier may determine
that alterations in itinerary are necessary for any number of reasons, including but not limited to
severe weather. Any alterations to an itinerary are at the sole discretion of the Supplier, and VBJ
bears no responsibility for any changes.

10. LIMITATIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCLOSURE VBJ acts solely as a booking
agent for disclosed principal Suppliers and is not the source or provider of any travel service.
Each Supplier is an independent entity with its own management and is not subject to the
control of VBJ. The Suppliers whose names appear in travel documentation are those actually
responsible for providing the travel services purchased, and you consent to the use of those
Suppliers.
BECAUSE VBJ ACTS AS AGENT FOR DISCLOSED PRINCIPAL SUPPLIERS AND DOES
NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO CONTROL THE OPERATIONS OF SUCH INDEPENDENT
OPERATORS AND SUPPLIERS, YOU AGREE THAT VBJ IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY
PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, WHICH MAY ARISE OUT OF THESE
SERVICES. VBJ HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT,
TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LIABILITY
FOR ANY DIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT
DAMAGES, IN CONNECTION WITH THE GOODS OR SERVICES PROVIDED BY ANY
PRINCIPAL SUPPLIER BOOKING THROUGH VBJ, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
LIABILITY FOR ANY ACT, ERROR, OMISSION, INJURY, LOSS, ACCIDENT, DELAY OR
IRREGULARITY WHICH MAY BE INCURRED THROUGH THE FAULT, NEGLIGENCE,
WILFUL ACTS, OMISSIONS OR OTHERWISE OF SUCH SUPPLIER, OR OF ANY SUPPLIER
OR THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SERVANTS, OR REPRESENTATIVES,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THEIR FAILURE TO DELIVER OR THEIR PARTIAL OR
INADEQUATE DELIVERY OF SERVICES, THEIR CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICIES,
FUEL INCREASES, BANKRUPTCY OR CESSATION OF OPERATIONS AND OTHER
MATTERS OUTSIDE OF VBJ’S CONTROL, AND YOU HEREBY EXONERATE VBJ FROM
ANY LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE SAME. VBJ HAS SOLELY RECEIVED
COMMISSION AND FEES FOR TRAVEL TRANSACTIONS
AND CLIENT AGREES AND UNDERSTANDS THAT ANY RECOVERY FROM VBJ WILL BE
LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT OF COMMISSION AND FEES ACTUALLY RECEIVED BY VBJ.

11. RISKS/SAFETY
Travel to certain destinations may involve greater risk than others. VBJ 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, VBJ 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 VBJ has investigated the prevailing situation, VBJ
shall have the sole and absolute discretion whether to proceed with any VBJ escorted trip or
private departure, or to make alterations to the itinerary.

12. FORCE MAJEURE
VBJ 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 VBJ. THE
PURCHASE OF TRAVEL INSURANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ON ALL TRIPS.
In addition, each of VBJ’s 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 hereunder shall remain in the sole and absolute discretion
of the Supplier, pursuant to their policies, although VBJ shall use its reasonable efforts to secure
reimbursement for you where possible.

13. CLIENT CONDUCT When you book with VBJ, you accept responsibility for any damage or
loss caused by you. Full payment for any such damage or loss (reasonably estimated if not
precisely known) 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 (also including legal
costs) made against us. 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 VBJ 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. Each participant in any trip
escorted by VBJ is expected to act responsibly and adhere to all behavior guidelines
established by VBJ and our Suppliers. VBJ 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.

14. TRAVEL INSURANCE
VBJ 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 VBJ’s 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 VBJ, however if you decline to
purchase insurance, VBJ will require that you execute an insurance waiver. VBJ 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. VBJ 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.

15. 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.
16. GENERAL The laws of the State of Georgia govern these Terms and Conditions. You
hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts in Forsyth County, Georgia in all
disputes arising out of or relating to travel bookings with VBJ.
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 herein) constitute
the entire agreement between the Client and VBJ with respect to travel bookings made with VBJ
by any means, and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals,
whether electronic, oral, or written, between Client and VBJ with respect to communications with
VBJ. 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.

Last updated JANUARY 5, 2024