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THIS DOCUMENT, WHICH INCLUDES EXHIBIT A HERETO, WHICH WILL NEED TO BE READ AND ACCEPTED BY YOU, CREATES A CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STUDENTCITY.COM, INC. AND YOU, THE “CUSTOMER”. AFTER READING THIS ENTIRE CUSTOMER AGREEMENT (THE “AGREEMENT”), IN ORDER FOR YOUR TRAVEL OR VACATION PACKAGE RESERVATION (“VACATION PACKAGE”, “TRIP”, OR “RESERVATION”) TO BE COMPLETED, YOU MUST INDICATE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOUND IN THIS AGREEMENT. ACCORDINGLY, FAILURE TO ACCEPT THIS AGREEMENT [IF ELECTRONIC: BY CLICK “I ACCEPT” AT THE BOTTOM; IF PAPER BY SIGNINGS AND RETURNING TO OUR OFFICE] WILL PREVENT YOU FROM COMPLETING YOUR RESERVATION OF A VACATION PACKAGE WITH STUDENTCITY.COM, INC.
 

I. PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT

  1. TOUR OPERATOR:
    STUDENTCITY.COM, INC., also d/b/a SpringBreakDiscounts.com, GradCity.com, Leisure Tours, Sun Coast Vacations and Spring Break Travel, 8 Essex Center Drive, Peabody, MA 01960, (herein referred to as “SCC”, “we”, “our” or “us”) has arranged the Vacation Package described within this brochure/flier/invoice/ website/confirmation.
  2. CUSTOMER:
    The traveler (herein referred to as “Customer”, “Participant”, “I”, “you” or “your”) who has reserved a Vacation Package as described in this brochure/flier/website/invoice/ confirmation and who intends to participate in the Vacation Package so reserved and by such participation and payment as provided for in this Customer Agreement (“Agreement”) hereby agrees to be bound by and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

II. VACATION PACKAGE PRICE AND INCLUSIONS
See brochure/flier/invoice/website/confirmation for package inclusions. All package inclusions are subject to terms and conditions contained herein. Unless specifically indicated otherwise in brochure/flier/website/invoice/confirmation, land only packages, hotel only packages, and cruise only packages do not include transportation. All rates are subject to change without notice due to changes in transportation rates, available class of service, changes in government taxes/fees, etc. Any fuel-related increases and/or changes in government taxes/fees will be assessed no later than 10 days prior to departure and must be paid by all passengers, regardless of whether account is paid in full or not. Reservations received after early incentive dates are subject to price increases described in brochure/flier/invoice/website/confirmation; please see our website for current pricing.

REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT: A $25.00 refundable security deposit will be collected and is included in the final package cost. Any damage specific to your room is the responsibility of the travelers occupying the room/bus. If common area damages occur, during any portion of the trip, it will be evenly distributed among the travelers and collected. You will be refunded your deposit within 4-6 weeks provided there are no damages at the time of check out. Security deposits may be used after check out to purchase GradFest souvenirs from GradCity Staff.

The price of the package is based upon 40 paid travelers per bus/motor coach within a 350 mile radius of the designated park. Fewer passengers or further distance will result in increased costs to be determined after final payment.

Price does not include incidental charges which may include phone calls, tipping, food outside of the package set forth in the brochure/flier/invoice/website/confirmation.

TALENT: All talent is subject to change without notice and is based on a minimum number of participants in the overall tour.

 
III. RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS
Non-refundable per person deposit amount described in brochure/flier/invoice/website/ confirmation is required by due date in order to secure reservation. Monthly and final payments are due in our office by the due date associated therewith. Payment due dates vary according to your Vacation Package and chosen payment plan. Please refer to your web account or invoice for exact payment due dates or contact our office. Failure to make timely payments may result in cancellation of reservation, loss of first choice hotel, flight, cruise and/or other transportation, reservation suspension, assessment of a late payment fee or reinstatement fee, and/or voiding of all price discounts/adjustments previously applied to your account. Unless otherwise indicated, all U.S. and foreign arrival/departure taxes and fees are due with final payment. Customer is responsible for paying any increases in government taxes and/or fees prior to departure. For cancellation fee schedule, please see section V. herein below.
 
  1. CHECKS:
    For all Vacation Packages checks and money orders should be made payable to: “GRADCITY.COM”. Receipt of deposit by SCC constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions by Customer. There is a service charge for all checks returned to SCC for any reason including, but not limited to insufficient funds or stop payment.
  2. CREDIT CARD/NON-CASH PAYMENTS:
    SCC accepts Visa, MasterCard and Discover. You may make credit card payments on our secure website, by calling our office, or by completing the SCC credit card authorization form (available on our brochure/website) with cardholder’s billing address and signature. Customers paying by credit card agree to all terms and conditions contained herein and agree to waive all charge back rights.
  3. E-Z PAY:
    If this payment option is chosen, your checking account will be automatically debited for your monthly payment on the first day of each month. You are responsible for making your final payment (including any fees/charges that have been added to your account per the terms of this Agreement) on your final payment date, this amount will not be automatically debited. There is a service charge for all dishonored drafts.

ALL ACCOUNTS NOT PAID IN FULL BY FINAL PAYMENT DUE DATE ARE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION AND/OR CANCELLATION PENALTIES AS DESCRIBED HEREIN.

 

IV. INCENTIVES/BOOKING BONUSES
In order to qualify for all incentives, booking bonuses, promotions, or discounts you must have a minimum of $100 by January 4, 2008 and final full payment by March 1, 2008.

V. CANCELLATIONS
ALL ACCOUNTS NOT PAID IN FULL BY FINAL PAYMENT DUE DATE ARE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION AND CANCELLATION PENALTIES DESCRIBED HEREIN.

YOUR RIGHT TO A REFUND IS LIMITED. Cancellation/refund requests must be in writing and cannot be made verbally. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED IN RESPONSE TO VERBAL CANCELLATIONS. Cancelled reservations may be reinstated at then current rates, subject to availability and reinstatement fees. Charges and fees for products, services, attractions or excursions to be supplied in addition to the base Vacation Package are non-refundable. Non-refundable fees include, but are not limited to: returned check fees, reinstatement/cancellation/late payment fees, processing fees, reservation change fees, transfer fees, and travel protection premiums.

A. Cancellations and fees are subject to the following schedule:

  1. 61 days or more prior to your Final Payment Due Date (FPDD)
    Cancellations received in our office 61 days or more prior to your FPDD will be assessed a fee of $175 (Land-only and Bus) $250 (Cruise and Air Included), or required initial package deposit, whichever is greater, plus any transportation (airline, ship, bus, etc.) and/or attraction-imposed fees (park passes, ski tickets, etc.).

    Up to $100* can be used towards a future 2008 or 2009 StudentCity.com vacation package if booked by September 30, 2008 with the required trip deposit.
  2. 60 days or less; up until your Final Payment Due Date (FPDD)
    Cancellations received in our office 60 days or less (up until your FPDD) will be assessed a fee of $250 (Land-only and Bus) $325 (Cruise and Air Included), or required initial package deposit, whichever is greater, plus transportation (airline, ship, bus, etc.) and/or attraction imposed charges/fees (park passes, ski tickets, etc.).

    Up to $75* can be used towards a future 2008 or 2009 StudentCity.com vacation package if booked by September 30, 2008 with the required trip deposit.
  3. After your Final Payment Due Date (FPDD)
    Cancellations received in our office after your FPDD will render all monies previously paid to be non-refundable, unless you have purchased the Travel Protection Insurance Plan (“the Plan”) as described in Section X herein below and cancel for a reason covered under that Plan (restrictions/deductibles/exclusions apply); please see brochure/policy for details, which is available online http://www.studentcity.com/docs/Travel_Insurance.pdf or a copy can be mailed or faxed by contacting our Customer Care department.

    Up to $50* can be used towards a future 2008 or 2009 StudentCity.com vacation package if booked by September 30, 2008 with the required trip deposit.

*This amount has no cash value, is non-transferable, not combinable with any other offer/promotion/discount, and is only able to be used one per room.

VI. SECURITY AGREEMENT
Your payments, if you are traveling on a charter flight arranged by us, may be protected in part by surety bonds that we have obtained from PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY, 1600 ASPEN COMMONS, MIDDLETON, WISCONSIN 53562. Unless you file a claim with us, or with the securer, within 60 days of the completion of your Trip, the securer will be released from all liability to you under this bond.

VII. TRAVEL PROTECTION INSURANCE PLAN (“the Plan”)

SCC is not responsible for loss or damage to personal belongings or personal injury or illness. SCC STRONGLY RECOMMENDS YOU PURCHASE THE COMPREHENSIVE TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN. This Plan provides you compensation for some types of trip cancellation & trip interruption (restrictions and deductibles apply), reimbursement for on-location emergency medical assistance & transportation, compensation for delayed & lost baggage, etc. The Travel Protection Plan will be automatically added to your account; you must decline this plan in writing if you wish to opt out. YOU HAVE NOT PAID FOR TRAVEL PROTECTION UNLESS YOUR ACCOUNT IS PAID IN FULL. See brochure/policy for complete details, which is available online http://gradcity.com/docs/Travel_Insurance.pdf or a copy can be mailed or faxed by contacting our Customer Care department. Travel Protection premiums are non-refundable and cannot be purchased or canceled after the final payment has been made, or after final payment due date.

  • I understand that if a claim under the Travel Protection Insurance Plan is denied, I will receive no refund and no travel arrangements

VIII. REMOVAL OF CUSTOMER FROM TRIP
You are personally responsible for your actions on the entire tour; you are also responsible for the consequences of participation in any inappropriate behavior. SCC reserves the right to remove a Customer from a Trip if that person violates any law, whether domestic or foreign, is disruptive to others, or constitutes a danger to himself/herself or others. In addition, Customer acknowledges that the hotel may remove a Customer from the hotel for similar reasons. In the event a Customer is so removed or his/her participation terminated, Customer will be responsible for the purchase of his or her return flight and will not receive any refund for any unused portion of the Trip.

IX. SELLER OF TRAVEL

SCC is licensed to sell travel in all applicable states.

California Seller of Travel #CST 2054787-40
Washington Seller of Travel ID #602488397
Florida Seller of Travel #FST St31759.

This does not constitute approval by any applicable sate, including California, Washington or Florida. California law requires certain sellers of travel to have a trust account or bond. This business has a bond with Capitol Indemnity Corporation in Madison, WI. This seller of travel is not a participant in the California Travel Consumer Restitution Fund.

THE INFORMATION AND DESCRIPTIONS CONTAINED ON THIS BROCHURE ARE INTENDED TO BE A SUMMARY ONLY AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE COMPLETE DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL TERMS, EXCLUSIONS, AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO YOUR TRIP. FOR OUR COMPLETE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT HTTP://GRADCITY.COM/DOCUMENTATION/HS_TOUR_AGREEMENT.PDF or CALL 1-877-GRADCITY TO HAVE THEM MAILED OR FAXED TO YOU.

 
 
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