ecobrazil.com - Terms and Conditions

terms & regulations

	CUSTOMER AGREEMENT WITH ecobrazil.COM, INC.
	By using this site, it constitutes that you, the customer, agree to all such terms and conditions below without modification.
	PERSONAL USE LIMITATION
	This website is for a personal use only. The commercial use of this site is prohibited You may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, transfer, or sell any information, products or services obtained from this website.
	COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK
	All contents of this website are Copyright © 2000, ecobrazil.com, Inc., 621 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale Beach, Fla. 33009. All rights reserved unless otherwise specified.
	SHOPPING LINK SITES
	This website maintains associations to websites operated by parties independent of ecobrazil.com, Inc.. Such links (Amazon.com, Longitude Books, Ebags.com, and Travel Smith) are for browsing or shopping purposes only. ecobrazil.com does not control such websites and is not responsible for any merchandise, billings or any other discrepancies that may occur between the the merchant and the buyer. If any problem arises, the buyer should discuss the matter directly with the specific merchant. Inclusion of such sites is meant solely to assist our customers in finding products and services related to their desired travel goals.
	SITE LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
	The information, products, and services published on this web site may include inaccuracies or typographical errors. ecobrazil.com, Inc. may make improvements or changes in this web site at any time without prior notice. ecobrazil.com, Inc. makes no representations about the suitability of the information, products and services contained on this website for any purpose. All such information, products, and services are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. ecobrazil.com, Inc. hereby disclaims all warranties and conditions with regard to this information, products, and services, including all implied warranties and conditions of merchantability. In no event shall ecobrazil.com be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of this web site or with the delay or inability to use this web site, or for any information, products, and services obtained through this web site, or otherwise arising out of the use of this website, whether based on contract, tort, strict liability or otherwise, even if ecobrazil.com, Inc., its affiliates or any of their suppliers has been advised of the possibility of damages.
	PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FITNESS
	Due to the fitness and mental requirements of some of our trips, ecobrazil.com, Inc. reserves the right to refuse the participation of any client when there are reasonable grounds to believe such trip could cause physical or mental difficulties to the customer, or when such participation to the trip could adversely affect the safety and security of our operations.
	LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
	We are hereby advising you of the inherent hazards of certain trips or courses involving trekking, camping, backpacking, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, river crossing, water skiing, flying, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing, sailing, water skiing and jet skiing and many other adventure activities. The client understands that the above activities involve certain inherent risks; injuries can occur that require treatment in a medical facility. The client further understands that the ecobrazil.com, Inc. trips and/or courses may be conducted at a site that is remote, either by time or distance or both, from such medical facility. The client chooses to proceed with such trip and/or course in spite of the possible absence of a medical facility in proximity to the travel course/site. The client understands and agrees that neither your guide(s) and/or instructor(s), nor ecobrazil.com, Inc., nor any of their respective employees, officers, or assigned agents (hereinafter referred to as “Released Parties”) may be held liable or responsible in any way for any injury, death, or other damages to you or your family heirs, or events that may occur as a result of your participation in this trip and/or course or as a result of the negligence of any party, including the Released Parties, whether passive or active.
	PRICE POLICY
	The prices quoted in our brochures, reservation and payment forms, websites and advertising materials are based on information known to be current at the time of printing or publishing. Prices are subject to availability and may vary by time of year. All prices are based on double accomodation and subject to change without notice.Prices are final only after reservation is made and confirmed by ecobrazil.com. Our prices are established as a package and include different services, accommodations and activities, as specified for each trip. They are based on a specific number of nights, which might differ from the number of full days. Should the first and last days be shortened due to circumstances beyond our control, the customer will not be entitled to a refund.
	DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT
	20% of the total price must be paid to ecobrazil.com, Inc. at the time the reservation is made. The balance must be paid no later than 60 days before departure for fares requiring 60 days advance purchase and 45 days before departure for fares requiring 45 days advance purchase.
	CHANGES OF RESERVATION
	Unless otherwise specified for a specific trip or fare, the fees applied for changes are the following: Up to 30 days before departure - free of charge Less than 30 days before departure 15% fee Less than 14 days before departure 20% fee
	CANCELLATION
	Unless otherwise specified for a specific trip or fare, the fees applied for changes are the following: Up to 30 days before departure - free of charge 30 - 14 days before departure - 25 % penalty 14 -7 days before departure - 50% penalty 7 -0 days before departure -100% penalty
	TRANSFERABILITY
	Unless otherwise specified for a specific trip, course or fare, trips and fares are not transferable.
	TRANSPORTATION
	ecobrazil.com, Inc. will assume no liability for any claims, losses, damages, cost or expenses arising out of personal injury, accidents or death, loss damage or delay of baggage or other property, or delay, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, upset, disappointment, distress or frustration, whether physical or mental resulting from transportation in an aircraft, boat, ship or vehicle not operated nor owned by ecobrazil.com, Inc., or your failure to follow instructions including but not limited to airport departure times and check-in and check-out times.
	GOVERNMENT AND HEALTH REGULATIONS
	Visas, customs and health requirements are listed for information purpose only. ecobrazil.com, Inc. will assume no liability for any claims, losses or damages resulting from your failure to obtain the documentation required for your trip or course, such as passports, visas and certificates, or your failure to comply with the Law. You are also responsible for ensuring you have received the proper vaccinations before you enter any foreign country.
	CHANGES OF ITINERARY
	Due to circumstances beyond our control, or in the best interest of the customer, we reserve the right to change the itinerary or schedule of any trip or course as well as the activities and excursions, at any time and without prior notice. ecobrazil.com, Inc. will assume no liability in such instance. We also reserve the right to cancel any trip due to circumstances beyond our direct control (government actions and regulations, weather, strikes or riots), as well as safety or security considerations. In case of cancellation by ecobrazil.com, Inc., the customer will receive either a full refund or a change of travel dates.
	ACCEPTANCE OF CONDITIONS
	By booking a trip, you signify your agreement to all terms, conditions, and notices contained or referenced herein (the "Conditions of Sale"). If you do not agree to these Conditions of Sale, please do not make a reservation. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to update or revise these Terms & Conditions. Please check the Conditions periodically for changes. Your continued use of our services following the posting of any changes to the Conditions of Sale constitutes acceptance of those changes.
	GENERAL
	This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Florida, USA. You hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts in Broward County, Florida, USA, in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of this website. Use of this website is unauthorized in any jurisdiction that does not give effect to all provisions of these terms and conditions, including without limitation this paragraph. You agree that no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and ecobrazil.com, Inc. as a result of this agreement or use of this website. This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Florida, USA. ecobrazil.com.'s performance of this agreement is subject to existing laws and legal process, and nothing contained in this agreement is in derogation of ecobrazil.com.'s right to comply with law enforcement requests or requirements relating to your use of this Web site or information provided to or gathered by ecobrazil.com. with respect to such use. If any part of this agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to applicable law including, but not limited to, the warranty disclaimers and liability limitations set forth above, then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision and the remainder of the agreement shall continue in effect. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the customer and ecobrazil.com, Inc.. with respect to this website and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written, between the customer and ecobrazil.com, Inc., with respect to this website. A printed version of this agreement and of any notice given in electronic form shall be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to this agreement to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form. Fictitious names of companies, products, people, characters, and/or data mentioned herein are not intended to represent any real individual, company, product, or event. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.