Legal Notice

This Risk Disclaimer, Assumption of Risk and Liability Waiver (the “Waiver”) constitutes a separate and independent contractual commitment entered into between the customer and Bon Sejour Travels. It applies in addition to, and without prejudice to, the Terms & Conditions of Bon Sejour Travels. By accessing, booking, participating in or paying for any service, activity, excursion or transfer facilitated by Bon Sejour Travels, the customer expressly acknowledges that they have read, understood and accepted this Waiver, which is legally binding and enforceable.

Table Of Contents

  1. Purpose & Scope
  2. Nature Of The Activities And Inherent Risks
  3. Acknowledgement of Information And Voluntary Participation
  4. Assumption Of Risk
  5. Release And Waiver Of Liability
  6. Third-Party Providers Responsibility
  7. Medical Fitness & Personal Responsibility
  8. Insurance Disclaimer
  9. Indemnification
  10. Severability
  11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
  12. Acceptance & Binding Effect

1. Purpose & Scope

This Risk Disclaimer, Assumption of Risk and Liability Waiver (the “Waiver”) applies to all services, activities, excursions and transfers booked directly or indirectly through Bon Sejour Travels, including but not limited to aerial, land-based and maritime activities, as well as private or shared transportation services. This Waiver is legally binding upon the customer, their heirs, successors, assigns and legal representatives.

2. Nature of the activities and inherent risks

The customer expressly acknowledges that travel-related services and activities, including but not limited to:

  • Aerial activities (paragliding, hot air balloon flights, helicopter or light aircraft flights, aerial sightseeing, sky-related activities),
  • Land-based activities (quad biking, buggy driving, off-road driving, desert excursions, mountain excursions, hiking, camel riding, horseback riding, cycling, walking tours),
  • Maritime and water-based activities (boat trips, jet ski, swimming, snorkeling, water sports, maritime transport),
  • Transfers and transportation services (private or shared transfers, airport transfers, road transportation, off-road transportation),

involve inherent and unavoidable risks, including but not limited to:

  • bodily injury,
  • serious injury,
  • permanent disability,
  • psychological trauma,
  • illness,
  • property damage or loss,
  • and death.

Such risks may arise from, among other things, weather conditions, terrain, equipment failure, human error, negligence of third-party providers, road conditions, maritime conditions, air conditions, wildlife, acts or omissions of other participants, or external and unpredictable factors.

This list is provided for illustrative purposes only and shall not be construed as exhaustive. It expressly includes any similar, equivalent, substitute or alternative activity, whether or not specifically named, offered, arranged or performed in connection with the services booked through Bon Sejour Travels.

3. Acknowledgement of Information And Voluntary Participation

The customer confirms and acknowledges that:

  • they have been fully informed of the nature of the activities and associated risks,
  • they understand that no activity or transfer is risk-free,
  • participation is entirely voluntary,
  • they have had the opportunity to ask questions and obtain clarifications prior to booking or participation.

The customer knowingly and freely chooses to participate despite the risks involved.

4. Assumption Of Risk

The customer expressly and irrevocably assumes full responsibility for all risks arising from participation in any activity or transfer booked through Bon Sejour Travels, whether such risks are foreseeable or unforeseeable, known or unknown, inherent or incidental.

This assumption of risk applies regardless of the cause, including but not limited to the negligence or fault of third-party service providers.

The customer acknowledges that Bon Sejour Travels has no duty to assess, monitor or warn about specific risks associated with the activities or transfers, such risks being inherent to the services provided by independent third-party providers.

5. Release And Waiver Of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the customer hereby releases, waives and forever discharges Bon Sejour Travels, its legal entity, directors, officers, employees, agents and partners from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, liabilities, damages or proceedings, whether known or unknown, arising out of or related to:

  • participation in activities,
  • use of transportation services,
  • accidents, injuries or incidents occurring before, during or after the service,
  • acts or omissions of third-party service providers.

This waiver includes, without limitation, claims based on negligence, except where exclusion is prohibited by mandatory law.

6. Third-Party Providers Responsibility

The customer acknowledges that all activities and transfers are executed exclusively by independent third-party providers, who bear sole and full responsibility for safety, equipment, supervision, insurance and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Bon Sejour Travels acts strictly as an intermediary and does not control, supervise or operate the services provided.

7. Medical Fitness & Personal Responsibility

The customer declares that:

  • they are in adequate physical and mental condition to participate,
  • they do not suffer from any medical condition that would make participation unsafe,
  • they will comply with all safety instructions given by providers,
  • they will immediately inform providers of any health issue.

Bon Sejour Travels bears no responsibility for verifying the customer’s medical fitness.

8. Insurance Disclaimer

The customer acknowledges that Bon Sejour Travels does not provide:

  • travel insurance,
  • medical insurance,
  • accident insurance,
  • liability insurance,
  • cancellation insurance.

The customer is strongly advised to obtain comprehensive personal insurance coverage covering medical expenses, accidents, repatriation, liability and cancellation.

9. Indemnification

The customer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Bon Sejour Travels against any claim, damage, loss, cost or expense (including legal fees) arising from:

  • their participation in activities,
  • their conduct during services,
  • claims brought by third parties as a result of their actions,
  • including any claim arising from or related to bodily injury, death, property damage or third-party liability caused directly or indirectly by the customer.

10. Severability

If any provision of this Waiver is held invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.

11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

This Waiver shall be governed by the law applicable to the legal entity operating Bon Sejour Travels, excluding conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute arising from or relating to this Waiver shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of the registered office of Bon Sejour Travels.

12. Acceptance & Binding Effect

By booking, participating in or paying for any service, activity or transfer, the customer confirms that they have read, understood and voluntarily accepted this Risk Disclaimer, Assumption of Risk and Liability Waiver, and agree to be legally bound by its terms.

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