RESPONSIBILITIES FOR TOURS TO CHINA
MEETMEINCHINA.COM, a division of SOULMATETOURS.COM. (MMIC or SMTours), as
tour operator, acts only as an agent for contracted services. All travel arrangements included in this trip are made
on participant’s behalf upon the express condition that neither MMIC nor its agents shall be liable or responsible in
the absence of its (or their) negligence for any direct, indirect, consequential, or irregularity of any kind which may be
accessioned by reason of any act or omission of any person or entity, including without limitation, any act of negligence
or breach of contract of any third party such as an airline, train, motorcoach, private car, cruise vessel, boat, or any other
conveyance, hotel, sightseeing provider, local groundhandler, etc., which is to or does supply any goods or services for this
trip. Participant understands that MMIC neither owns nor operates such third party suppliers and accordingly agrees to seek
remedies directly and only with those suppliers and nor hold MMIC responsible for their acts, omissions or commissions. Without
their limiting the foregoing, MMIC and its agents are not responsible for any losses or expenses due to delay or changes of
schedule, over booking of accommodations, default of any third parties, sickness, weather, strike, acts of God, acts of terrorism,
force majeure, acts of government’s civil disturbances, war, quarantine, customs regulations, epidemics, criminal activity
or for any other cause beyond its control. All such losses or expenses have to be borne and paid for by the participant.
MMIC accepts no responsibility for value, reliability, quality or authenticity of any goods purchased while on tour
or for any mailing, freight or shipping arrangements.
MMIC reserves the right to substitute hotels, alter the itinerary,
withdraw any tour and make any alteration for the convenience of the operation of tours. MMIC reserves the right to cancel
the tour prior to departure for any reason. Liability for such cancellation is limited to full refund of money received by
MMIC, and this will constitute full settlement with the tour member.
All tour fares shown are based on the value
of foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. dollars as of printing of current issue catalog and in current tariffs on the
same date and are subject to change. In China, costs are quoted by the Chinese handling travel agency in US dollars (8.11
RMB to 1 USD). However, the Chinese handling travel agency reserves the right to alter or adjust its costs. In the event that
the Chinese handling travel agency increases the cost of any service within China, tour fares are subject to adjustment. The
right is reserved to cancel the tour prior to departure for any reason. In such case, a full refund of all payment will constitute
a full settlement with the participant. The Chinese handling travel agency has sole and exclusive control over the operation
of all tours in China. The Chinese handling travel agency reserves the right to make alterations or adjustments in the itinerary
as to destinations, transportation, accommodations and all other services. Neither MMIC nor any subsidiary or affiliate of
MMIC shall be responsible for any such alteration made by the Chinese handling travel agency.
Baggage is carried
at owner’s risk and baggage insurance is recommended. MMIC is not responsible for typographical or printing errors or
omissions in this catalog. MMIC accepts no responsibility for cost, which may occur as result of a participant failing to
secure adequate insurance coverage, which coverage is highly recommended. Generally, your health insurance does not cover
expenses outside the USA. MMIC is not responsible for participant’s visa or passport requirements, nor will a refund
of unused services be made, nor reimbursement of any additional expenditure if a participant is denied entry to a country
for this or any other reason.
MMIC will not be held responsible for loss, death, physical harm or any expenses
by passengers if they deviate from original tour itinrary or from tour group.
The general conditions under which
you agree to utilize the services of MMIC may not be amended in any way, except in writing, by an authorized officer of MMIC.
By utilizing the services of MMIC, you agree that the exclusive venue for all claims shall be the County of Los Angeles, State
of California, and such claims shall be determined according to the laws and jurisdiction of the State of California.
The issuance of tickets and vouchers shall be deemed to be consent to the above conditions and to these terms and conditions.
