Booking Terms & Conditions

Reservations are accepted in order of deposit receipt. A reservation is confirmed only when CMTT has received both the deposit and a completed, signed reservation form. Until then, quoted pricing and availability are not guaranteed. Traveler names must be submitted exactly as they appear on the passport that will be used for travel; name-correction fees imposed by airlines or suppliers are the traveler's responsibility.

Your deposit reserves your place and is applied in full toward your final trip price. In every case, [$500] of each deposit is non-refundable, without exception, as it covers non-recoverable supplier commitments and administrative costs incurred immediately upon booking.

Installment Plans

Between deposit and final payment, travelers may pay the balance in equal monthly installments at no additional charge. A typical schedule:

Balances not received by the final payment date may result in cancellation of the reservation and the assessment of cancellation charges per Section 04. A late fee of [$XX] applies to installments more than [7] days past due. Prices are quoted in U.S. dollars and, per CMTT's standard notice, are subject to change until booked; after final payment, prices are guaranteed except for supplier-imposed fuel surcharges, government taxes, or currency-driven adjustments announced before departure, which will be passed through at cost.

• Bank transfer / ACH (preferred): no processing fee; instructions provided on your invoice.
• Zelle: to the CMTT business account listed on your invoice; no processing fee.
• Major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover): accepted via secure invoice link. A processing fee of [X.X%] applies where permitted by law.
• Personal or cashier's checks: payable to [LEGAL BUSINESS NAME]; reservations paid by check are confirmed once funds have cleared.

Payments made by any person on behalf of another traveler constitute acceptance of these terms by that traveler. Chargebacks initiated in contradiction of these agreed terms will be contested with the documentation of this agreement.

All cancellations must be received in writing (email is sufficient) and take effect on the date received. Because group space is contracted with suppliers far in advance, the following per-person charges apply:

• Airline tickets, once issued, are subject to the issuing carrier's own penalties and are frequently non-refundable.
• No refunds are made for unused services, voluntary early departure, or removal for conduct (Section 10) once travel has begun.
• If CMTT must cancel a journey — for example, if the minimum group size of [X] travelers is not met by [DATE] — travelers receive a full refund of all monies paid to CMTT, including the otherwise non-refundable deposit portion, as the exclusive remedy; CMTT is not responsible for other trip-related expenses travelers may have incurred, such as airfare purchased independently.
• Substituting another traveler in your place may be possible at CMTT's discretion, subject to supplier approval and name-change fees.
• Events of force majeure — including but not limited to acts of God, weather, epidemics, government actions, strikes, or civil unrest — may require itinerary changes or cancellation; in such cases refunds are limited to amounts recoverable from suppliers. This is precisely the risk that travel insurance exists to cover.

• Insurance is most valuable — and pre-existing-condition waivers and Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) upgrades are typically only available — when purchased within 14–21 days of your initial deposit. Purchase early.
• Medical evacuation coverage of at least [$250,000] is required for safari, island, and other remote itineraries.
• CMTT can recommend reputable providers but any policy is a contract between the traveler and the insurer.

Valid passports are required unless otherwise noted and are the responsibility of the travelers. For international journeys:

• Passports should be valid for at least six months beyond your return date and contain at least [2–4] blank visa pages (several African destinations enforce both strictly).
• Visas, electronic travel authorizations, and entry fees for [DESTINATION LIST] are the traveler's responsibility. Journey-specific requirements: [e.g., Zimbabwe visa on arrival; Indonesia visa on arrival; Mozambique tourist visa provisions].
• Requirements differ for non-U.S. passport holders; notify CMTT of your nationality at booking so requirements can be researched for your documents.
• Some destinations require proof of vaccinations (for example, yellow fever certificates when arriving from certain countries) or recommend malaria prophylaxis; consult your physician or a travel-medicine clinic well before departure. Entry rules can change with little notice, and complying with them is ultimately each traveler's responsibility.

New European Travel Requirements (EES & ETIAS)

Airlines now enforce cabin baggage rules strictly, with gate agents weighing and sizing bags and charging gate-check fees for non-compliant items. Travelers are responsible for meeting the rules of every carrier on their routing:

• Carry-on size and weight limits vary by airline and cabin class — several international and regional carriers cap carry-ons at 7–8 kg (15–18 lbs), well below U.S. domestic norms. Check each operating carrier before packing.
• Light aircraft and safari transfers on certain journeys impose strict total limits — often [15–20 kg / 33–44 lbs] per person in soft-sided bags only. Journey-specific limits: [DETAIL].
• Liquids remain limited to containers of 100 ml / 3.4 oz in a single resealable bag at most security checkpoints, even where new scanners are in use.
• Lithium batteries and power banks must travel in the cabin, never in checked luggage; many airlines now also restrict in-flight power bank use and require them to remain visible or stowed per crew instruction. Spare batteries over 100Wh require airline approval.
• Arrive at least 3 hours before international departures. Airline schedule changes, delays, and cancellations are governed by the carrier's conditions of carriage and are outside CMTT's control; CMTT will assist with rebooking but is not responsible for costs the carrier does not cover.
• Checked baggage allowances, seat assignments, and frequent-flyer credit are set by the airlines and may change without notice.

Travelers must be physically able to participate in the itinerary's activities, which may include walking on uneven terrain, boarding boats and safari vehicles, altitude, heat, or long travel days. Any medical condition, mobility limitation, dietary requirement, or allergy must be disclosed at booking so suppliers can be notified; CMTT will make reasonable efforts to accommodate needs but cannot guarantee accommodation in remote settings. Travelers participate in all activities — including optional adventure activities offered by third parties — voluntarily and at their own risk.

[LEGAL BUSINESS NAME, d/b/a Cause Me to Travel] ("CMTT") acts solely as an agent in arranging transportation, accommodations, meals, activities, and other travel services, all of which are provided by independent suppliers — airlines, hotels, lodges, ground operators, cruise and boat operators, guides, and others — over whom CMTT exercises no ownership or control. By making a deposit, each traveler agrees that:

• Travel is undertaken at the risk of the travelers. CMTT is not liable for any injury, illness, death, loss, damage, delay, inconvenience, or expense arising from the acts, omissions, negligence, or insolvency of any supplier, or from causes beyond CMTT's reasonable control, including force majeure events, weather, mechanical failure, government action, epidemics, wildlife, criminal acts of third parties, or acts of God.
• Suppliers' own terms and conditions, and any international conventions limiting carrier liability, apply to the services they provide.
• Itineraries, properties, guides, and inclusions may be substituted with comparable alternatives where circumstances require; such changes do not constitute grounds for cancellation without charge.
• CMTT's total liability, if any, shall not exceed the amounts actually paid to CMTT for the affected traveler's journey.
• Any dispute shall be governed by the laws of the State of [NEW JERSEY / VIRGINIA], with exclusive venue in [COUNTY, STATE], and must be brought within one year of the journey's return date.

This section is a template for review by your attorney and should be finalized with counsel before publication.

• Hosted journeys operate on a published schedule; travelers who miss a departure rejoin the group at their own expense.
• CMTT and its suppliers reserve the right to decline or remove, without refund, any traveler whose conduct endangers or materially disrupts the group, guides, staff, or wildlife.
• Rooming is double occupancy as booked; if a chosen roommate cancels, the remaining traveler may elect the single supplement or CMTT will attempt (without guarantee) to pair travelers.
• Photography and video are taken on hosted journeys for CMTT's marketing; travelers who prefer not to appear should indicate so on the reservation form.

1. Travel is undertaken at the risk of the travelers.
2. Valid passports are required unless otherwise noted and are the responsibility of the travelers.
3. Travel insurance is strongly recommended, and is required during hurricane season and for travel to U.S. State Department high-alert countries. On CMTT hosted group journeys, comprehensive travel insurance is required for all travelers as set out in Section 05.
4. Prices are subject to change until booked.