Terms & Conditions

These terms and conditions (“Terms”) govern the relationship between SLM Events d/b/a Yosher Tours (“Yosher Tours” and/or “us/our”) and you, the purchaser and/or traveler (“Client” and “passenger” and “you/your”). By planning travel with Yosher Tours, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Yosher Tours acts 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. Any payment made to Yosher Tours shall be deemed to constitute full acceptance of these Terms.

1.     USE OF YOSHER TOURS 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 Yosher Tours. You agree to be financially responsible for all of your travel bookings made on behalf of yourself and any member of your traveling party 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 Yosher Tours and its Suppliers, and acknowledge that, without limitation, any speculative, false, or fraudulent reservation is prohibited.

All bookings are accepted by Yosher Tours as agent 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 on an itinerary you have approved. As a condition of reservation, you must provide information requested by Yosher Tours along with your initial payment. Yosher Tours reserves the right to cancel your reservation and all services, and retain all related cancellation fees, if your information is incomplete or inaccurate. Your personal data secured for your reservation is used to process your services with our Service Providers. It may be necessary to transfer these details to other countries or authorities whose data protection and privacy laws are less stringent than those of the United States of America. This may include requirements to pass details to Service Providers as well as certain governments or government-appointed bodies, or agencies in the interest of security or because we are obliged to by law.

Yosher Tours is not liable or responsible for any arrangements made independently of Yosher Tours. Yosher Tours assumes no responsibility for costs or fees you incur for independent arrangements not booked through Yosher Tours, inclusive of, but not limited to, airline, hotel, excursion and travel protection related charges.

Yosher Tours is registered with California Seller of Travel 2107287-40. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.

2.     PRICING

Quoted prices on your itinerary are per person, based on two people sharing a room. Prices are not inclusive of airfares, except when noted on specific itineraries. Pricing for our trips and services are subject to change at any time prior to receipt of full deposit.

At the time of reservation, a non-refundable, non-transferable, per person, per trip deposit is required. The deposit amount is dependent upon the trip and services booked. 

Trip pricing is guaranteed upon receipt of payment in full for the entire reservation as specified in the information below.

We reserve the right to correct errors in price quotes or billing. 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 or increases in fares.

Unless specifically noted in your trip itinerary, the following is not included in your reservation:

·      airline fees, including fees for advance seat assignments, premium seat assignments, and checked and excess baggage fees;

·      government taxes and fees, including entry/exit fees at airports, port taxes and fees, Federal inspection fees for U.S. Immigrations & Customs; International Air Transportation tax, agricultural tax; other per-person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security fee, Federal domestic flight segment fees, and U.S. and international arrival and departure and other government-imposed fees added by the airline and applicable at time of reservation. (Some fees may be included in the price of airfare, if purchased through Yosher Tours)

·      passports; visas; vaccinations;

·      laundry; telephone; minibar;

·      alcohol, beverages, and food outside of any contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant or on board your vessel (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant);

·      optional excursions;

·      porterage at airports;

·      Travel Protection or third-party Travel Insurance.

3.     PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Full payment is required by the final payment date, which will be no later than 30 days prior to travel, unless otherwise specified in your itinerary. 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.

Travel Protection payments or Third-Party Travel Insurance Payments are always non-refundable.

Reservations made after the final payment date require full payment at the time of reservation and will include any late reservation fees.

Yosher Tours accepts payment via check, wire transfer and all major credit cards.

Your reservation is confirmed when your initial deposit payment is processed. Your invoice is confirmation of services on the reservation.

4.     RESERVATIONS

You are responsible for providing and verifying full, complete and accurate information for all participants and services at the time of reservation. Under no circumstances is Yosher Tours liable for any errors or omissions in the information provided by you to complete the reservation. When you receive any and all travel documents, it is your responsibility to review and verify all information for accuracy. Contact Yosher Tours immediately if changes or corrections are required. 

Yosher Tours is not liable or responsible for any arrangements made independently of Yosher Tours. Yosher Tours assumes no responsibility for costs or fees you incur for independent arrangements not booked through Yosher Tours, inclusive of, but not limited to, airline, hotel, excursion and travel protection related charges. If you make your own flight arrangements, Yosher Tours is not responsible for any loss resulting from cancellation or changes in international gateways, itineraries, or travel dates. 

5.     CANCELLATIONS

Yosher Tours reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any trip departure for any reason, including insufficient demand, strikes, lockouts, riots, stoppage of labor or Force Majeure event. (see "FORCE MAJEURE")

In the event of a cancellation by Yosher Tours prior to departure for reasons other than Force Majeure (see “FORCE MAJEURE”) Yosher Tours will try, at your discretion, to rebook the same trip with a different departure date, or a similar trip, but there is no guarantee of availability. If you accept re-booking, Yosher Tours will refund the difference in price if the alternate is lower, however, you are responsible for additional costs if the alternate is higher. If this rebooking option is not acceptable to you, Yosher Tours’ only responsibility is to refund the amounts paid by you for the reservation.

In the event of a cancellation by Yosher Tours prior to departure or during your trip for conditions under Force Majeure (see “FORCE MAJEURE”) Yosher Tours will provide a future travel/booking credit for the portion of your trip impacted. Future travel/booking credit will be redeemable for travel with Yosher Tours for 18 months past your original trip start date. 

Yosher Tours is not liable or responsible for any arrangements made independently of Yosher Tours. Yosher Tours assumes no responsibility for costs or fees you incur for independent arrangements not booked through Yosher Tours, inclusive of, but not limited to, airline, hotel, excursion and travel protection related charges.

Failure to make final payment or any violation of a Supplier’s conditions of purchase may result in cancellation of your reservations. In some cases, there is NO REFUND once a booking is made and under deposit. 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 Yosher Tours in writing. As a result of cancellation, Yosher Tours'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. Cancellation fees are calculated based on the days prior to the commencement of services in which notification is received. Cancellation fees include all services on the reservation, except Travel Protection or third-party Travel Insurance payments, which are always non-refundable.

Our cancellation schedule is as follows: 

6.     FEES FOR CHANGES OR REVISIONS TO ITINERARIES.

All changes or revisions to a reservation requested prior to the Final Payment Date will incur a minimum $50 per person fee plus airline change fees, if any. These fees are non-refundable.

7.     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 such 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. 

Yosher Tours 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 anticipated date of return. Non-United States citizens may require additional documentation. Client is responsible to make Yosher Tours aware when traveling on a passport from a country other than the United States of America. Yosher Tours neither controls nor warrants the issuance of visas or approval of visa waivers related to your travel. Should a visa not be issued, Yosher Tours 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.

8.     INDIVIDUAL ENTRY AND EXIT REQUIREMENTS

We do not inquire about an individual’s criminal record in the interest of respecting our Clients’ privacy. 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. 

9.     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 gases, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers, poisons, corrosives and radio- active materials. Examples: Paints, lighter fluid, fireworks, tear gases, 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 current information on restricted items, 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.

10.  AIR RESERVATIONS, SCHEDULE CONFIRMATION, CHECK-IN

Your airline ticket is a contract between you and the air carrier, even if you purchase through Yosher Tours. If you purchase air travel through Yosher Tours, you acknowledge and agree that Yosher Tours does not have the right to control the operations of independent airlines, and agree that Yosher Tours is not liable for any personal injury, property damage related to your purchase of air tickets or air travel, including, but not limited to any act, error, omission, injury, loss, accident, or delay caused by any act, error or omission of the airline, including their failure to deliver services, partial or inadequate delivery of services, airline policies, fuel increases, bankruptcy or cessation of operations.  

Yosher Tours 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.

Frequent Flyer mileage accrual is at the discretion of the airline(s). Yosher Tours has no liability if accural of miles or points is denied or if upgrades are not allowed. Many airlines do not permit upgrades on airfare purchased in certain fare classes or when using frequent flyer miles, loyalty status or certificates.

Seat assignments are not guaranteed even after they are assigned, and Yosher Tours has no control over airline seat assignments. Most airlines charge a fee to pre book a seat.

11.  UNUSED ARRANGEMENTS, MINIMUM PASSENGER REQUIREMENTS AND ALTERATIONS TO BOOKINGS

No refunds will be issued for unused services (late arrivals, temporary absences from your trip or early departures), for unused transportation where group activity tickets are involved, or for voluntary modifications made by you.

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 our cancellation policy. (See “CANCELLATIONS”)

Alterations to your itinerary may be necessary for any number of reasons, including but not limited to severe weather. Any alterations to an itinerary are at the sole discretion of Yosher Tours or its Suppliers, and no refund or trip price reduction is given if an itinerary change is necessary.

12.  HEALTH/IMMUNIZATIONS

You must have the proper health screenings, immunizations, and required documentation before travel. Yosher Tours 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 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.

13.  RISKS/SAFETY

Yosher Tours urges Clients to remain informed of 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, YOSHER TOURS 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 Yosher Tours has investigated the prevailing situation, Yosher Tours shall have the sole and absolute discretion whether to proceed with any Yosher Tours escorted trip or private departure, or to make alterations to the itinerary.

14.  FORCE MAJEURE

Yosher Tours 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 Yosher Tours. THE PURCHASE OF TRAVEL INSURANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ON ALL TRIPS. 

In addition, each of Yosher Tours’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 Yosher Tours shall use its reasonable efforts to secure reimbursement for you where possible.

15.  SPECIAL NEEDS & PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

Any special requirements or disabilities must be disclosed to Yosher Tours at time of reservation, or if such requirements arise after the reservation, as soon as such requirements are or reasonably should be known by the participant. If Yosher Tours has not received disclosure of requirements or disabilities that require reasonable accommodations for accessibility, and/or if your participation poses a threat to the safety or health to self or others, Yosher Tours may be unable to accommodate you for part or all of the Tour, Cruise or any services provided in connection with the Tour.

Laws and regulations related to the accommodation of disabilities and special needs vary from country to country, and Yosher Tours is not liable for denial of services by air carriers, hotels, restaurants or other independent suppliers.

Certain activities or venues may be limited or inaccessible to you if your mobility is limited in any manner. Many excursions and sightseeing involve extended periods of walking and standing often on uneven pavement or surfaces, and may include staircases, paths, walkways, or locations that are narrow or inaccessible or of limited accessibility by wheelchair.

You are responsible for assessing if the itinerary is suitable for all participants on the reservation. We recommend you contact Yosher Tours prior to making a reservation to determine what reasonable assistance might be available.

No refunds are provided for missed services or activities due to your inability to fully participate with the group, including keeping pace with the group, if conditions requiring assistance are not known to Yosher Tours at the time of reservation or when reasonably known by the participant. Yosher Tours does not provide personal services or individual assistants to trip participants. This includes eating, dressing, toileting, lifting or pushing a wheelchair, walking, getting on or off transportation, porterage or other personal needs. If you need such assistance, a companion should accompany you to assist.

You must notify Yosher Tours at the time of reservation if you are traveling with a wheelchair, or if the need for a wheelchair arises after the reservation, then as soon as that need is known. 

You are responsible for storage and maintenance of any permissible wheelchair.

In some destinations, motorized scooters may not permitted. If you arrive with a motorized scooter, you will be responsible for its alternate transportation arrangements to your end destination at your expense.

16.  CLIENT CONDUCT

Each participant in any trip escorted by Yosher Tours is expected to act responsibly and adhere to all behavior guidelines established by Yosher Tours and our Suppliers, including dress codes at religious and cultural sites. Yosher Tours 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.

When you book with Yosher Tours, you accept responsibility for any damages or losses caused by you. Full payment for any such damage or loss 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 (including attorneys fees and other legal costs) made against us because of your conduct. 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 Yosher Tours 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. 

Any transportation, possession or use of illegal drugs will result in immediate termination of your trip. You are responsible for knowing and observing the licensing laws for drug possession (including prescription and over the counter drugs) for all countries and states you are visiting. Laws may require you to carry a prescription from your doctor.

Smoking is not allowed on transportation provided by Yosher Tours. Smoking includes cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, e-cigars, or any other smoking or vaping device. You are responsible to abide by and adhere to Service Provider's terms & conditions, including as they relate to smoking. This includes, but is not limited to, smoking only in designated sections of vessels, hotels or restaurants.

Weapons are not permitted on any Yosher Tours itinerary. This includes firearms, knives, mace or pepper spray, and weapons of any other type.

17.  CONTRACTED ACCOMMODATIONS

Hotels are listed as in your itinerary, but Yosher Tours reserves the right to substitute alternative accommodations if necessary. Yosher Tours will use its best efforts to secure comparable accommodations. No refunds are provided for hotel changes. If you wish to cancel your reservation because of a hotel change, full cancellation fees apply.

Air-conditioning in hotels is not guaranteed, and its availability depends on local and national laws/regulations. Though hotels may have air-conditioning as a listed amenity, its usage is often unavailable at night or in the off-season. Yosher Tours has no control over air-conditioning at hotels. Yosher Tours contracts non-smoking rooms.

Check-in times vary worldwide and are solely at the discretion of the hotel. Hotel rewards/points cannot be redeemed with hotels used by Yosher Tours.

Yosher Tours contracts standard, twin-bedded rooms (two separate beds per room). Double-bedded rooms (one bed per room) are not guaranteed but may be indicated as a preference during the reservation. Assignment of rooms is at the hotel’s discretion and not controlled by Yosher Tours. Payment of a single traveler supplement ensures your own room but not the number of beds in a room. 

18.  LIMITATION ON LIABILITY

The international carriage of passengers is subject to international conventions and treaties, where applicable. These international agreements limit and, in some events, exclude the carrier’s liability to passengers (trip participants). To the extent permitted by any relevant local law, where any claim or part of a claim (including those involving death or personal injury) concerns or involves any travel arrangements (including the process of getting on or off the transport concerned) provided by any air, sea, inland waterways, rail or road carrier, or any stay in a hotel, our maximum liability is the maximum that would be payable by the carrier or the hotel keeper concerned under the applicable international convention, treaty, or regulation applicable to the travel arrangements or hotel stay (e.g., the Warsaw Convention, the Montréal Convention for international travel by air, the EU Regulation on Air Carrier Liability for air carriers with an operating license granted by an EU country, the Athens Convention for international travel by sea) in that situation.

The trip participant agrees that Yosher Tours shall not be liable for any damage, loss (including personal injury, death, and property loss), or expense occasioned by any act or omission of any Supplier providing services, or any other person.

Air carriers, accommodations, and other Suppliers providing services are independent third-party contractors and are not agents, employees, servants, or joint ventures of Yosher Tours or its affiliates.

From time-to-time, and for the purpose of identifying those Suppliers as the provider of a component or part of a cruise, package or tour, some Suppliers may utilize Yosher Tours’s name on promotional media, signage, or attire. Although you may see Yosher Tours name on vehicles, signs, apparel, or elsewhere during your cruise, tour, or excursion, its use by Suppliers is solely for the purpose of identification and does not represent or signify in any way ownership, management, supervision, direction, or control, or the right to direct or control by Yosher Tours of services that are provided by the Suppliers, or of the employees, servants, or agents of the Suppliers.

All certificates and other Trip Documents for services issued by Yosher Tours are subject to the Terms & Conditions specified by any of our Suppliers, which are available upon request, and to the laws of the countries in which the services are supplied.

19.  TRAVEL INSURANCE

YOSHER TOURS 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 Yosher Tours’ 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 Yosher Tours, however if you decline to purchase insurance, Yosher Tours will require that you execute an insurance waiver. Yosher Tours 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. YOSHER TOURS 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.

20.  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.

21.  DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Any dispute between the trip participant and Yosher Tours, directly or indirectly relating to the Terms and/or to the trip undertaken, shall be first submitted to mediation in Glen Allen, Virginia, United States, before a mediator mutually agreed to by the parties.

Any action arising out of or related to these Terms and Conditions or the travel reserved or undertaken hereunder, shall be brought only in the courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States. All trip participants agree that Virginia shall be the sole and exclusive venue for any such action and hereby consent to the jurisdiction of the Virginia courts for such action.

Any claim against Yosher Tours must be brought within 12 months after the date of the completion of the trip and not later. The parties hereby agree and specify that claims may be brought only in the state or federal courts of Virginia, and the parties specifically consent to jurisdiction and venue in Virginia. Neither the parties nor any affiliate of Yosher Tours shall in any case be liable for damages other than compensatory damages, and the parties hereby waive any right to claim punitive or exemplary damages. The parties further agree that claims may be brought by parties only in their individual capacities and not as plaintiffs or class members in any class action, proposed or purported class action, or other representative action, regardless of the type of proceeding. The parties expressly agree to waive and forego any and all rights to bring any such class actions, purported or proposed class actions, or representative actions.

Virginia law governs this contract and all proceedings arising out of or related to this agreement.

22.  GENERAL

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 in these Terms) constitute the entire agreement between the Client and Yosher Tours with respect to travel bookings made with Yosher Tours by any means, and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written, between Client and Yosher Tours with respect to communications with Yosher Tours. 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.