Last Updated: January 2024
Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using the opal-comet website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.
Use of Website
You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:
- Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its systems
- Transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
- Reproduce, duplicate, or resell any part of the website without permission
- Collect or harvest information about other users
Booking and Reservation Terms
Deposits and Payments
A deposit of 30% of the total expedition cost is required to confirm your booking. The remaining balance is due 60 days before the departure date. Bookings made within 60 days of departure require full payment at the time of booking.
Cancellation Policy
- 90+ days before departure: Full refund minus administrative fee of CAD $150
- 60-89 days before departure: 50% refund of total cost
- 30-59 days before departure: 25% refund of total cost
- Less than 30 days before departure: No refund
We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance that covers trip cancellation.
Changes by opal-comet
We reserve the right to modify expedition itineraries, dates, or activities due to weather conditions, safety concerns, or circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, we will offer alternative dates or a full refund at your option.
Participant Requirements
Health and Fitness
Participants must accurately disclose health conditions, physical limitations, and fitness levels. Certain expeditions have minimum fitness requirements. We reserve the right to refuse participation to individuals whose condition may pose safety risks to themselves or the group.
Age Requirements
Participants must be at least 18 years of age unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Certain expeditions may have higher minimum age requirements based on difficulty level.
Insurance
All participants must carry valid travel and medical insurance that covers wilderness activities and emergency evacuation. Proof of insurance may be required before departure.
Assumption of Risk
Wilderness activities involve inherent risks including but not limited to adverse weather, wildlife encounters, physical exertion, and remote location challenges. By participating in our expeditions, you acknowledge these risks and assume responsibility for your own safety to the extent permitted by law.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, opal-comet shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the expedition in question.
Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, images, graphics, logos, and design, is the property of opal-comet or its licensors and is protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without prior written permission.
Photography and Media
By participating in our expeditions, you grant opal-comet permission to use photographs and video footage taken during the expedition for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to appear in promotional materials, please inform us in writing before departure.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of use of external sites.
Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms or our services shall be resolved in the courts of Alberta.
Modifications
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes become effective upon posting to this website. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Contact
For questions about these terms, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 1847 Mountain View Road, Canmore, Alberta T1W 2V4, Canada