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Conditions and Agreement
(For review purposes only: Signed and Dated form will be included in your application materials.)
Two Wheel View Inc. ("Two Wheel
View" or "TWV") is based in the State of
Minnesota, USA with a subsidiary office in Alberta, Canada.
The organization offers travel programs throughout N. America,
S. America, Europe, and Scandinavia. Two Wheel View offers
adventure, community service, and educational programs
for high school students, college students, adult groups
and individuals.
CANCELLATIONS: You may cancel your participation in the trip at any time. TWV asks, however, that you do not apply unless you are confident in your attendance on the dates and destination outlined in the trip details. It is important for you to know that cancellations are costly to TWV because we begin making arrangements for your trip as soon as you apply.
Notification of cancellation must be made to TWV in writing. When TWV receives a written cancellation, a cancellation fee will apply to cover the expenses and costs incurred by TWV due to the cancellation. The amount of the cancellation fee is determined by the number of days prior to the departure date that the written cancellation notice is received. Any donations received on your behalf as part of your program will not be refunded to the donor, however, you may be allowed to count completed fundraising efforts toward a future trip. If you cancel your booking you may transfer all of your payments to a future trip or request a refund of the amount you personally contributed and the following cancellation charges will be made:
- Written notification of cancellation received at our offices more than 8 weeks before departure: 30% of the amount personally contributed;
- Written notification of cancellation received at our offices between 43 and 56 days before departure: 40% of the amount personally contributed;
- Written notification of cancellation received at our offices between 29 and 42 days before departure: 60% of the amount personally contributed;
- Written notification of cancellation received at our offices between 15 and 28 days before departure: 80% of the amount personally contributed;
- Written notification of cancellation received at our offices 14 days or less before departure (or failure to join the Trip): 100% of amount personally contributed.
* Airfare is not included within this cancellation policy. Refunds for airfare will be based upon the amount you or TWV is able to recover from airlines, vendors and operators.
TWO WHEEL VIEW may cancel the trip and/or program at any time. TWV may unilaterally void a Program Agreement at any time before departure if it feels you are not abiding by the terms of the agreement. If the trip is cancelled because of an act of war, an act of God or terrorism, or because TWV determines the scheduled trip is no longer feasible or safe, you can choose one of the following options:
- accept our offer of a placement on a future trip (if available) or
- request a refund of the money you personally contributed.
Your decision about which option you accept must be made as soon as possible after we notify you and in any event no later than forty-eight (48) hours after our giving such notice, unless a longer period is mutually agreed.
REFUNDS: Any donations received on your behalf as part of your program will not be refunded to the donor. Refunds for amounts personally contributed will be issued by check within 180 days of program cancellation.
Participants are responsible for contacting their travel/trip cancellation insurance provider for information on refunds for cancellation fees incurred. If the reason for cancellation falls within the terms of his/her travel/trip cancellation insurance policy then the provider will normally refund any cancellation fees to participant.
ITINERARY CHAGES: Any participant who voluntarily leaves or is removed from the TWV Program before the scheduled completion of their full program will not be refunded by TWV for any portion of their program costs, nor will they be permitted to rejoin the program at any time. TWV cannot assume responsibility for any participant once he/she has left the supervision of the TWV program staff. This policy includes any participant being required to leave the TWV program as requested by TWV staff for breach of contract, medical or personal reasons. Participants who leave the program due to medical or personal reasons (injury/illness or family crisis at home), should consult his/her travel insurance provider, which may provide for partial or full recovery of his/her program fees, depending on the reason for leaving. Participants who leave the program for medical reasons (illness or injury that requires medical treatment or a short stay in the hospital) may be permitted to rejoin the TWV Program at the discretion of the TWV staff.
INSURANCE: TWV requires that all participants purchase Emergency Medical/Travel insurance to protect their investment. TWO WHEEL VIEW will supply
you with information about travel insurance. Participants and their parent(s) or guardians are responsible for any additional insurance policy, and all medical
costs incurred before, during or after a TWV trip regardless of the cause.
WAIVERS, RELEASES, MEDICAL DISCLOSURES & RULES All
participants will be required to sign and comply with various
liability waivers and releases prior to the beginning of
any Two Wheel View trip. Two Wheel View operates various
trips in diverse countries, terrain and conditions. Many
Two Wheel View trips include challenging components. Neither
Two Wheel View nor its officers, directors, contractors,
employees, agents or staff can safeguard against injuries
or accidents, which may occur for whatever reason on any
trip. Participants will not be permitted to travel on any
Two Wheel View trip unless all required paperwork has been
received in our office at least 30 days prior to the commencement
of the trip.
PASSPORTS, VISAS & IDENTIFICATION All participants
require a valid passport for our international programs.
You cannot travel overseas without a passport. Don't leave
it at home! Please send a copy of your passport when you
apply or once you obtain a passport.
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM PARTICIPANTS Two Wheel View expects
participants to be enthusiastic, cooperative and appreciative
of the opportunities afforded to them through our programs.
The use of illegal drugs, tobacco, and underage consumption
of alcohol is strictly forbidden on all trips. Trips sometimes
operate under difficult and challenging conditions, and
Two Wheel View expects participants to be cooperative and
attentive at all times. Two Wheel View reserves the right
to remove any participant from any trip at any time without
any refund if the behavior endangers the lives of other
participants, deviates from the trip itinerary or consistently
disregards staff instructions. Applicants who use drugs,
possess an uncooperative attitude or are unwilling to work
happily within a team environment should not apply for
a Two Wheel View program.
PROGRAM FEE The total amount of the program must be received
by Two Wheel View at least 60 days prior to the scheduled
departure. The majority of participants fundraise some,
if not all, of their program through various sources. If
your donations exceed the total program fee you may choose
to be refunded up to the amount you paid personally.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SIGN WHERE INDICATED I/We would
like to apply for admission to a Two Wheel View program.
I/We have read the Two Wheel View brochure and application
form carefully, and we willingly agree to comply with all
of the various requirements and conditions spelled out
in these materials. I/We understand that travel can be
dangerous and we agree to abide by the rules, conditions
and instructions provided by Two Wheel View to minimize
the risk of injury, accident, damage, or death. I/We further
understand that Two Wheel View has the right to remove
any applicant from any program at any time if their behavior
or participation is deemed to be detrimental or dangerous
to themselves or others. I/We also understand that we will
be required to sign and comply with various written waivers,
liability releases, and terms and conditions as a condition
of participation in this program. I/We fully understand
that the relationship between me/us and Two Wheel View,
Inc., ("Two Wheel View"), will be governed by
the laws of the State of Minnesota and/ or Alberta, Canada
and any suit, mediation or arbitration of any dispute with
Two Wheel View must be filed exclusively in the Minnesota
or Alberta, Canada.
I hereby release and discharge TWV and any associated organization
(including but not limited to school districts, municipalities,
churches, clubs, campgrounds, sponsors, volunteers, and
any employee or associates thereof) their heirs, administrators,
agents and employees, from any and all liability, causes
of action, suits, debts, contracts, agreements, claims
and demands whatsoever as a result of my participation
in a Two Wheel View event. I understand that accidents,
fatalities, serious bodily injuries and/or property damage
can occur while participating in a Two Wheel View event,
while riding a bicycle on public roads or otherwise participating
in said event. Knowing the risks involved, I agree to assume
those risks and to release all of the persons or entities
mentioned above from liability for any injury, death, illness
or property damage occurring while participating in these
events or in the travel to and from them. I agree that
I will use good judgment, be self-reliant and stop to request
assistance if I am unsure of my ability to complete any
segment of the program safely. In extreme situations I
understand and agree not to wait for assistance exclusive
to the support provided by Two Wheel View. In the event
of any injury or accident, I agree to notify the event
leader, and consent to and permit emergency medical treatment.
In this regard, I understand that I must provide a completed
medical registration form prior to being accepted as a
participant in the program. I understand that if I leave
before the posted departure time or travel a course different
from the designated route, I will not receive the services
as published or advertised. I further agree to pay all
fees associated with my deviation from the original plan
and route. I attest that I am physically fit and have sufficiently
prepared for the completion of the Two Wheel View program
entered. I also agree to wear an ANSI, CPSC or SNELL approved
bicycle helmet at all times when riding a bicycle during
this program. I attest that I will abide by the rules and
regulations of these programs and all applicable country,
state, local and municipal laws, including vehicle laws.
I understand Two Wheel View reserves the right to remove
participants unwilling to ride in a safe manner or displaying
unacceptable behavior and to change or cancel programs.
I further understand that I will not be reimbursed for
airline fees due to change in itinerary or program cancellation
or compensated for the theft of any personal gear, including
bicycle. I give permission to Two Wheel View to use my
name, photographs, motion pictures, recordings, evaluations
or any other record of my participation in a Two Wheel
View event(s) for any promotional purposes, without obligation
or liability to me.
I have read and understand the above information, all Two
Wheel View policies, and I certify my compliance by signing
(typed name if submitting by email) this application form.
It is agreed that this complete Waiver, Release and Consent
is binding on my heirs and assigns. I have read and I do
clearly understand the Two Wheel View Conditions, Release
and Agreement form.
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