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Responsibility, General conditions and Release of Liability
Please read carefully. This is a legally enforceable waiver of rights.

HEALTH & PHYSICAL CONDITION
Travelers in all EWT programs should be in good physical condition and prepared to enjoy considerable walking, often over uneven surfaces, such as cobblestones. Many spectacular views are usually seen from the tops of hills that must be walked up. We ask you to appraise your own capabilities honestly. In addition, those individuals requiring special attention, treatment or whose condition limits their activities, must disclose this information to EWT. EWT reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a tour member should such a person’s health, mental condition , physical infirmity or attitude jeopardize the operation of the tour and the rights welfare or enjoyment of other participants or their self.

RESPONSIBILITIES
EWT and/or its agents act only as agents for the passenger with respect to all transportation and hotels, and exercise every care possible. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection with the services of any train, automobile, motorboat, carriage, van, or any other conveyance used in transportation for these tours, or for the acts or defaults of any company or personnel engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the tour. We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, acts of God or other causes beyond our control. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger, as tour rates provide for arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to cancel any tour prior to departure in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. No refund will be made for the unused portion of any tour. Baggage is at the owner’s risk entirely.

Rates will be according to the number of participants per program. European Walking Tours reserves the right to increase the tour price in the event of cost increases due to changes in currency fluctuations and fuel surcharges.

Release and Assumption of Risk
As a condition of acceptance of any reservation, each participant must agree to the following statement. A submitted application is evidence of your agreement. By signing the reservation form you read carefully the schedule of activities on the tour, and recognize and accept any risks thereof and the conditions set forth therein, including the refund policy. Buy signing the reservation form, you also understand and hereby agree for an on behalf of yourself, your dependents. You hold harmless European Walking Tours GmbH and any sponsoring associations, and any of their officers, agents, licensees or representatives from any and all liability for delays, injuries or death in relation to the tour referred to in any related documents received by you, such as Tour Bulletins or letters, relating to the tour and potential risks. (If a reservation is made for/by a person under 18 years of age, both parents or the participant’s guardian must also sign the application.). This agreement will be interpreted according to the laws of Switzerland. In the unlikely event that a dispute should arise involving any subject matters what so ever, I agree that the dispute shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, and judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Should this arbitration be held unenforceable, I agree that any legal action shall exclusively be brought in the courts of Switzerland. By signing this agreement with EWT, you are aware of the conditions and fully understand the contents of this agreement.

GROUP RESERVATION INFORMATION
European Walking Tours (EWT) GmbH policy is that you have to organize your own private group of 10 or more people. We will then arrange a private walking program for your group. All participants must read and sign a Statement of Responsibility.

DEPOSITS & PAYMENTS
A deposit along with the signed contract/booking is required after the walking tour has been established for your private group. Final payment must be made at least 30 days prior to departure. If balance is not received, EWT reserves the right to regard the reservation as canceled.

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
A cancellation must be received in writing before it is considered effective. Because we are required to make deposits to our suppliers, and losses occur when individuals cancel, cancellation charges apply. Each deposit includes a non-refundable administration fee. The following charges will also apply:

* No refunds will be made for cancellations received after 30 days before tour start date, for no-shows, and unused portions of the program unless the space can be filled.

PRICES & ACCOMMODATIONS
Special efforts have been made to find attractive places with a friendly local atmosphere, and that serve traditional meals and culinary specialties of the country.
European Walking Tours takes great pride in our HOTEL selection, we want the accommodations to be as memorable as the trip itself. The hotels reflect the culture and history of the walking regions and are also chosen for their charm and hospitality.

INSURANCE
Trip Cancellation Insurance is strongly recommended. In addition to trip cancellation insurance, we also recommend that all clients carry medical and personal insurance to cover hospital and other medical expenses, as well as loss of baggage and personal belongings. You are under no obligation to purchase insurance from EWT, but we strongly recommend that you purchase insurance coverage.


References available upon request.