SKI TRAVEL SKI & SNOWBOARD TRIP POLICY AGREEMENT
-Parents and students, please review and sign this agreement together.
-Please scroll down to read complete agreement. Signature(s) section below.
The agreement is mandatory to attend the trip.
This agreement is made and entered into by and between DMC Companies, Inc. / T/A SKI TRAVEL ASSOCIATES OF VIRGINIA, INC.and Ski Travel Unlimited(“Ski Travel”), the Student Participant (“Student”), and the Parent of the Student Participant (“Parent”). WITNESSETH WHEREAS, by separate writing, Student and Parent have entered into an agreement
with Ski Travel whereby the student will take part in the ski & snowboard trip to Canada. WHEREAS, Student and Parent jointly and severally agree to be responsible for Student’s conduct throughout the entire tour.
NOW THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Ski Travel will act as an agent for Student and suppliers providing transportation, lodging, lift tickets and other options for the ski tour to Canada.
2. Student will pay the total sum of agreed on the Reservation Contract.
3. BUS: Student agrees to accept responsibility for damage he/she causes to the bus. In the event that it cannot be determined who caused certain damage, then Student and Parent agree to pay an equal share for the damage with all Students who traveled on that bus and/or their Parents. Ski Travel is not responsible or liable for any lost, stolen or misplaced luggage or any personal possessions including cash, skis, boots, poles, radios, I-Pods, cell phones etc. caused by reason of any defect or negligence by any transportation company (BUS), condominium/hotel or real estate agency or any other party providing services on the ski trip.
4. DRUGS AND ALCOHOL: Possession, use, or consumption of drugs and alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited. This prohibition applies to all students registered on the trip regardless of current legal age. This prohibition applies on the bus, in the rental unit/room and in all other locations during the entire trip. Student and Parent agree that Ski Travel may search Student’s luggage and/or room/unit and/or person at any time or place during the tour.
5. LODGING: Student is reminded that the lodging which is rented for his/her use is privately owned and he/she agrees to respect the rights of occupants of neighboring rooms, whether those occupants are fellow students or private owners/guests. The student agrees to use and occupy the rental unit, whether a condo/room or other type of rental unit, in such a manner that he/she will not interfere with others in the use and occupancy of their unit/room or rental unit. Loud or disruptive behavior is prohibited and student may not throw or hang objects from balconies or windows. If Student violates the foregoing standards of conduct, then he/she is subject to eviction and payment of charges levied by the resort for damage or excessive noise. Identification is required to obtain the room key, cash, and for various other purposes.
6. LOST/STOLEN PERSONAL POSSESSIONS: Student is reminded to keep possessions and important documents secure. Ski Travel is not responsible or liable for any lost, stolen or misplaced luggage or any personal possessions including cash, backpacks, skis, snowboards, cameras, boots, poles, radios, computers, I-pods, cell phones etc.
* A lock must be obtained at the front desk for the ski / snowboard lockers in the lower level of each building. SKIS AND SNOWBOARDS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN ANY ROOM. You must use the lockers. Ski Travel & the resort are not responsible for lost or stolen equipment. The student and parents are responsible for payment of lost or stolen rental equipment. Payment is due prior to departure from the resort.
13. EVICTION FOR DAMAGE: Any damage discovered by the maids or management including cigarette burns, scratches on walls, missing towels, etc. and/or any other damage to the lodging property and/or noise violations, lost or stolen items including rental equipment will result in the demand for Student to make immediate payment for such damage. The student may also face eviction from his/her room. Payment for damages must be completed before check-out from the hotel prior to departure from hotel / resort.
In addition to eviction:
* ELECTRONIC ROOM KEY CODE WILL BE CHANGED AND LUGGAGE FROM ROOM WILL BE PLACED IN A HOLDING ROOM IN THE LOBBY OF STUDENT’S HOTEL/CONDO BUILDING.
* STUDENT WILL ALSO FACE CRIMINAL CHARGES FOR DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY. THE RESORT AND THE PROPERTY OWNERS WILL PROSECUTE STUDENTS. STUDENT AND PARENT WILL HAVE TO RETURN TO CANADA FOR COURT PROCEEDINGS.
14. CONDUCT / BEHAVIOR: Student is not permitted to leave the property/ grounds/ Village of Tremblant / or Quebec City at any time except with a member of the Ski Travel staff under an emergency circumstance.
15. CANADIAN BORDER: Crossing the border from the US into Canada requires an original birth certificate with a raised seal and picture ID or a U.S. Passport. If Student is not a citizen of the United States or if Student was not born in the USA, he/she must present a passport or proper traveling documents per immigration laws of the United States and Canada.
BE ADVISED: It is against the law to transport alcohol or drugs across the border. Canadian customs may search bags. If alcohol or drugs are found, any Student in possession of alcohol or drugs is subject to Canadian Law, including denial of entry into Canada and a return court date in Canada with Parent or Guardian.
16. While attending the trip, Student is a member of the “Ski Travel Group.”
IMPORTANT: For Safety and Security, if Student is asked by a member of the Ski Travel Staff, Ski Patrol, Medical technician, Police/Security, store clerk, restaurant staff, etc., then Student is required, at all times, to identify himself/herself as a member of the Ski Travel Group. Failure to do so is grounds for immediate expulsion from the trip. ( See Section 22)
17. FAKE ID: Possession and /or use of a “FAKE ID” (Fraudulent Identification) or misleading a member of the Ski Travel Staff, Ski Patrol, Medical technician,Police/Security, store clerk, restaurant staff, etc. as to Student’s true age is grounds for immediate expulsion from the trip by Ski Travel and prosecution by the Canadian / US authorities. ( See Section 22)
18. Students/ Persons that are not registered with Ski Travel ARE NOT PERMITTED IN STUDENT’S ROOM / UNIT AT ANY TIME. The student is NOT PERMITTED in any room and/or unit belonging to any person NOT registered on the Ski Travel trip. Violation of this
policy is grounds for immediate expulsion from the trip.( See Section 22) AFTER 11:00 PM, only those participants registered to Student’s assigned room/ unit are permitted in that room/unit.
19. The student may be expelled from the trip at any time for violating this agreement ( See Section 22), for violating the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, State of Maryland, District of Columbia, the United States of America, and/or the laws of the Province of Quebec, for improper conduct and for any other reason the trip operator, at his sole discretion, believes requires expulsion from the trip.
20. The student may be expelled from the trip and will be required to return home at personal or Parent’s expense for disrespect, verbal abuse, sexual harassment, assault, battery and/or other misconduct toward chaperones, tour personnel, bus drivers, security, police, tour participants and/or the tour operator. No refund is given if the student is expelled.
21. I understand that Ski Travel is not responsible for the actions of the resort Security /Police or the Provincial Police. Ski Travel is not required and will not intervene on behalf of Student.
22. The ski tour staff reserves the right to expel any student in violation of this agreement at any time from the ski tour and requires that the Student return home at Personal or Parent’s expense. No refunds will be given.
23. MEDICAL RELEASE:
In the event of a medical emergency, I give my permission for my son or daughter to be treated by a qualified physician. I recognize and acknowledge that injuries can occur while engaging in skiing, snowboarding and other activities associated with the trip.
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