Booking Terms Summary

Welcome to The Adventurers Collective! 

We are excited to have you join one of our adventures across the world. Please take a moment to review the key terms of your booking:

1. Confirmation & Payment

• Your booking is confirmed once we receive a deposit and issue a written confirmation.
• Deposits:
  • 25% deposit required for bookings made 6+ months before departure
  • 50% deposit for bookings 3–6 months before departure
  • 100% payment for bookings within 2 months of departure
• Final balance is due 60 days before departure.

2. Pricing & Changes

• All prices are in USD.
• We reserve the right to adjust pricing based on external factors (e.g., currency fluctuation, supplier costs).
• If the price increase exceeds 7%, you may cancel for a full refund (conditions apply).

3. Cancellations & Refunds

• Cancellation must be made in writing to: theadventurerscollective@gmail.com.
• Refund policy:
  • 90+ days before departure: 100% refund
  • 75–89 days: 85% refund
  • 60–74 days: 50% refund
  • Less than 60 days: No refund

4. Travel Documents & Insurance

• You are responsible for your passport, visas, insurance, and all required travel documents.
• We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering medical, evacuation, cancellations, and adventure activities.

5. Fitness, Health & Safety

• It is your responsibility to assess your ability to participate.
• You must disclose any medical conditions prior to travel.
• Adventures may take place in remote areas with limited medical facilities.

6. Liability

• The Adventurers Collective is not responsible for personal injury, property loss, or delays caused by third parties or events beyond our control (force majeure).
• Participation is at your own risk.

7. Media Release

• Photos, videos, or recordings taken during the adventure / expedition may be used for promotional purposes unless you request otherwise in writing before departure.

Please review our full SERVICE AGREEMENT for complete terms and conditions.

SERVICE AGREEMENT – THE ADVENTURERS COLLECTIVE (PVT) LLC

Welcome to The Adventurers Collective! You are a highly valued customer, and we look forward to hosting you as our guest. This document (the “Agreement”) is designed to make you fully aware of the terms, conditions and policies governing your participation on our expeditions, so that you may enjoy a safe and fulfilling expedition. It is also a legal document that requires your careful attention. Agreeing to these policies when booking one of our adventures creates a contractual relationship between you and The Adventurers Collective. The terms described herein, in combination with your online reservation forms, your invoice and other applicable documents mentioned below, constitute the entire mutual Agreement between us.

The customer (herein “You” or “Your”) understands that by clicking the payment button, entering Your credit card and/or debit card information or making a wire payment, or otherwise enrolling, electronically, verbally, or otherwise that You agree to the services provided by The Adventurers Collective (PVT) LLC, a Sri Lankan company incorporated in Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka, and hereby understand that You are entering into a legally binding Agreement with The Adventurers Collective and are subject to the following terms and conditions (the “Terms”):

The Service Agreement is to be read in combination with this Website’s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers.

1. TERMS OF PURCHASE‍

1.1. The intended purpose of this Agreement is to inform You of the Terms of Your Purchase and any information regarding the guided tour, adevntures arrangements, and accommodation arrangements (the “Adventure / Expedition”) sold on or in connection with https://www.theadventurerscollective.com/ (the “Website”).

1.2. Your booking is expressly confirmed when The Adventurers Collective provides You with written confirmation after receipt of the deposit amount.

1.3. The term of this Agreement is from the time the booking was made and the deposit was paid to The Adventurers Collective and shall remain in full force and effect until one [1] day after the final day of the Adventure / Expedition date (the “Term”). If a future travel credit is provided, this Agreement will be terminated and a new agreement will take effect.

2. THE ADVENTURERS COLLECTIVE OBLIGATIONS AND SERVICES‍

2.1. The Adventurers Collective offers ADVENTURES TRIPS / EXPEDITIONS across the world.

2.2. As part of the Adventure Trip / Expedition guided tour, The Adventurers Collective will arrange accommodations, vehicle rentals and occasional meals subject to availability and a standard determined by The Adventurers Collective. ‍

3. CUSTOMER OBLIGATIONS‍

3.1. You understand that by booking an Expedition You are responsible for the following Customer Obligations, such responsibility shall extend to any bookings made on behalf of others either as part of Your Adventure / Expedition or independent of Your attendance.

3.2. You shall respond promptly to any The Adventurers Collective request(s) to provide direction, information, approvals, authorizations, or decisions that are reasonably necessary for The Adventurers Collective to organize, accommodate and perform the Adventure / Expedition in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

3.3. Failure to comply with the Customer Obligations of this agreement may result in cancellation of Your booking of the Adventure / Expedition or participation in select activities of the Adventure / Expedition, as per The Adventurers Collective’s discretion.‍

4. CUSTOMER DOCUMENTS‍

4.1. You shall cooperate with The Adventurers Collective in all matters relating to the Adventure / Expedition and provide the requested documents (originals prior to the scheduled departure date (the “Departure Date”) and copies prior to the Departure Date), identification, travel VISAs (if applicable), Passports (with a validity date as per the country’s laws), signed vehicle rental agreements, insurance (if applicable), medical forms and affidavits (if applicable), permits and other certificates (including but not limited to vaccination or medical certificates and international driving permits) or other relevant documentation as needed (the “Customer Documents”), as may reasonably be requested by The Adventurers Collective and relevant governmental authorities, for the purposes of arranging the Adventure / Expedition and delivered to The Adventurers Collective prior to any deadlines presented. It is Your responsibility to obtain and to have in Your possession, at all times all the Customer Documents and identification required for entry, departure and travel to each country or region. You endeavour to contact The Adventurers Collective if You have any complications in providing such Customer Documents.

4.2. You accept full responsibility for obtaining all Customer Documents prior to the start of the Adventure / Expedition, and You are solely responsible for the full amount of costs incurred for any missing or defective documentation. You agree to be responsible for the full amount of any loss or expense incurred by The Adventurers Collective, that is a direct or indirect result of Your failure to secure or be in possession of proper travel documentation.

4.3. The Adventurers Collective does not provide any advice concerning travel or medical documentation and further makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of any information provided on visas, medical reports and letters, weather, personal items, baggage, vehicle rental or any equipment and You hereby certify that The Adventurers Collective is not responsible for any errors or omissions in this information.

5. MINORS‍

5.1. It is Your responsibility to notify The Adventurers Collective immediately of any person that will be travelling with You that is under the age of eighteen [18] (the “Minor”) and have in Your possession all required documentation and identification required for entry, departure and travel to each country or region for any Minor travelling with You. This includes any Customer Documents that are required by The Adventurers Collective and relevant government authorities for the Minor.

5.2. Each country and region have its own laws as to required consents and affidavits that need to be provided for each Minor travelling with You. It is Your responsibility to have these documents prepared and notarized (if applicable) prior to entering each country or state. This is especially important if both parents are not travelling with the Minor.

5.3. It is Your responsibility to ensure the Minor is provided with adequate care and is supervised at all times. You acknowledge that The Adventurers Collective  does not provide any babysitting or childcare services for the Minor.

5.4. It is Your responsibility to ensure the Minor complies with all laws and rules as per the country, region and vehicle rental company when seated in or operating a rental vehicle.

5.5. It is Your responsibility to ensure that The Adventurers Collective has been advised of all dietary restrictions and allergies for the Minor. The Adventurers Collective is not responsible for providing alternative meal arrangements for the Minor, if no written notice was provided in advance of the Adventure / Expedition via email to: theadventurerscollective@gmail.com.‍

6. ACCURATE INFORMATION‍

6.1. You agree to review all agreements, forms and documents provided by You to The Adventurers Collective and report any incorrect or incomplete information to The Adventurers Collective immediately.

6.2. You agree to ensure that names on all Customer Documents and forms are exactly as stated in Your passport.

6.3. You acknowledge and understand that any failure to provide correct information or completed forms may result in the cancellation of Your booking and may inhibit you from participating in the Adventure / Expedition such as, but not limited to, entry into the country.‍

7. PAYMENT AND PRICING POLICY‍

7.1. You acknowledge and accept the payment and pricing policy outlined herein and that each booking is a per person booking. Each additional member of the booking will be subject to their own fees in addition to applicable taxes.

7.2. You have the following options as methods of payment:

(i.) Credit Card: ………… is a payment platform that is used when processing the credit card payment. You hereby consent to sign the terms and conditions agreement that is provided by ………….. You authorize The Adventurers Collective and/or …………. to charge Your credit card account provided in accordance with the payment plan You have selected, if a payment plan has been provided. You agree to provide complete, current, and accurate payment information and to update The Adventurers Collective should any payment information change, prior to the payment due date.

(ii) Wire Transfer: From time-to-time, The Adventurers Collective may accept a wire transfer payment instead of credit card for the deposit amount, the remaining balance amount, or both. All wire transfers will be made to The Adventurers Collective’s bank account. Confirmation of booking will only be made once the wire transfer has been received by The Adventurers Collective.

7.3. A twenty-five percent [25%] deposit per person is required to confirm Your booking 6 or more months before departure date; fifty percent [50%] deposit per person is required to confirm Your booking3 months or more before departure date; hundred percent [100%] deposit per person is required to confirm Your booking 2 months or less before departure date subject to the Refund Policy.

7.4. The final balance for the Adventure / Expedition is due sixty [60] days prior to the Departure Date.

7.5. If the final balance is not paid sixty [60] days prior to the Departure Date, The Adventurers Collective reserves the right to cancel Your booking and/or deny You from joining the Andventure / Expedition without a refund to You.

7.6. The Adventure / Expedition packages are priced in US dollars.

7.7. The Adventurers Collective reserves the right to amend all or part of any Adventure / Expedition price for any reason and at any time, including, without limitation: currency and exchange fluctuations, vehicle rental surcharges and penalties, fuel costs, pandemic or infectious disease related expenses, accommodation surcharges or penalties, and increased food expenses, whereby an additional invoice will be provided. In such an event, and as per the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), You have the right to cancel the contract and obtain a full refund if the price increase is more than seven percent [7%] (except increases resulting from an increase in retail sales tax). You must notify The Adventurers Collective of the cancellation within fourteen [14] days of receipt of notice of the increase of more than seven percent [7%] or You will be deemed to have accepted the price change and will be liable for payment of the increase. You acknowledge that You are liable for payment of any increase that is less than seven percent [7%].

7.8. From time-to-time, The Adventurers Collective will offer and advertise a reduced price for Adventure / Expeditions to any new bookings in efforts to complete a group size requirement. All Customers who have booked with The Adventurers Collective are subject to the pricing they have contracted for and are not eligible for any discounts or to price match with new offers. Bookings where a minimum of a deposit amount have been paid are not eligible to the reduced pricing.

8. CANCELLATION POLICY‍

8.1. All cancellations must be notified to The Adventurers Collective in writing prior to the Departure Date. Any costs that have been incurred by The Adventurers Collective in preparing Your booking and Adventure / Expedition will be assessed based on the date the notice of cancellation was provided to The Adventurers Collective (the “Cancellation Fees”). For this reason, You are strongly advised to obtain comprehensive cancellation insurance at the time of booking. Any written notice must be sent to: theadventurerscollective@gmail.com. ‍

9. REFUND POLICY‍

9.1. Due to the nature of the services the following eligibility requirements and refund policy (the “Eligibility Notice Periods”) are available to You:

(i) If You provide written notice of cancellation ninety [90] days or more before Your Departure Date, You are eligible to one hundred percent [100%] refund of Your fees payable;

(ii) If You provide written notice of cancellation between seventy-five [75] to eight-nine [89] days before Your Departure Date, You are eligible to a eighty-five percent [85%] refund of Your fees payable;

(iii) If You provide written notice of cancellation between seventy-four [74] to sixty [60] days before Your Departure Date, You are eligible to a fifty percent [50%] refund of Your fees payable;

(iv) If You provide written notice less than sixty [60] days before Your Departure Date, or if no notice is provided, You are ineligible for a refund of any kind.

9.2. Refunds will be made to You via the original payment method within fifteen [15] business days from Your written notice, subject to the Eligibility Notice Periods. Any refunds made by credit card, wire transfer and/or electronic transfer will be subject to an additional administration fee which will be deducted from the deposit.

9.3. You understand that no refund shall be made:

(i) If You do not participate in parts of the Adventure / Expedition either due to voluntary or involuntary election;

(ii) If You begin but do not complete the Adventure / Expedition;

(iii) If You do not begin the Adventure / Expedition entirely (subject to the Eligibility Notice Periods).

10. RESCHEDULING‍

10.1 The Adventurers Collective reserves the right to evaluate the circumstance of the cancellation and may offer future travel credits with The Adventurers Collective in lieu of a refund (the “Credit”). The eligibility to receive a Credit is subject to The Adventurers Collective’s discretion.

10.2 Each Credit must only be applied toward another future Adventure / Expedition taking place within one [1] year of the original Departure Date.

10.3 When a Credit is provided to You, this Agreement will be terminated, and You will be required to sign a new agreement and complete new forms as requested by The Adventurers Collective. Credits are non-transferrable.

11. MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS‍

11.1 As part of Your Adventure / Expedition, You may be required to complete The Adventurers Collective’s medical forms and must provide any medical information reasonably requested by The Adventurers Collective. This is to ensure the health and safety of all members of the Adventure / Expedition.

11.2 If You have a pre-existing medical condition which may impact Your ability to participate in the Adventure / Expedition, or You require occasional medical assistance, You must have a medical form signed by a licensed and practicing physician and have it sent in to The Adventurers Collective two [2] weeks prior to travel, via email to theadventurerscollective@gmail.com. If a mental, physical, medical or other condition or disability (the “Medical Condition”) occurs and arises between two [2] weeks prior to the Departure Date and the Departure Date, You hereby certify to inform The Adventurers Collective in writing via email to theadventurerscollective@gmail.com.  The Adventurers Collective reserves the right to cancel Your booking should there be any indication that You have a Medical Condition, unless You have satisfied The Adventurers Collective that You are eligible to pursue the Adventure / Expedition through a medical note. You hereby certify that You do not have a Medical Condition that would create a hazard for You, other participants, or representatives of The Adventurers Collective.

11.3 You agree to accurately complete the personal information and medical form from The Adventurers Collective two [2] weeks prior to the Departure Date. Failure in completing the medical form or providing medical information reasonably required by The Adventurers Collective two [2] weeks prior to the Departure Date may result in The Adventurers Collective cancelling Your booking, subject to the Cancellation Fees and Refund Policy.

11.4 All medical forms and information provided will be maintained in accordance with The Adventurers Collective’s Privacy Policy.‍

12. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS‍

12.1 You are responsible to assess Your capability of participating and completing the planned activities and the Adventure / Expedition. You are also responsible to assess all meal, transportation and accommodation arrangements that are prepared as part of the Adventure / Expedition and their suitability for You. Due to these reasons, The Adventurers Collective strongly recommends that You consult a physician as to Your fitness and health to participate in the Adventure / Expedition. The Adventurers Collective does not provide medical advice.

12.2 You hereby certify that You are aware that the Adventure / Expedition could lead You through remote areas with limited accessibility to medical facilities and that medical facilities that are available may not provide the standard of care You may expect.

12.3 If The Adventurers Collective determines that Your physical or mental health renders You unfit for travel or You present a danger to Yourself or others, The Adventurers Collective reserves the right to forbid You from participating in any part of the Adventure / Expedition, at any time and at Your own expense.

12.4 If You are pregnant, You must disclose this at the time of booking. The Adventurers Collective may refuse Customers who are over twenty-four [24] weeks pregnant.

13. DIETARY RESTRICTIONS‍

14.1 You must inform The Adventurers Collective  of Your dietary requirements two [2] weeks prior to the Departure Date. The Adventurers Collective will make a reasonable effort to administer these requests. All special dietary requests are subject to availability of products and food available in the respective region of the Adventure / Expedition.

14.2 The Adventurers Collective is not responsible for requests made after the Departure Date and allergies and dietary restrictions not reported to The Adventurers Collective.‍

15. MEDIA RELEASE‍

15.1 You hereby consent The Adventurers Collective, its representatives, its ground partners, and other participants to capture and use Your likeness (voice and image in photos, video and audio recordings) for future promotional and commercial purposes, during and after the Adventure / Expedition without payment or other consideration. If You do not wish to be included in any promotional material, You must inform The Adventurers Collective in advance in writing prior to the Departure Date.

15.2 You hereby also consent and provide the irrevocable right and permission to reproduce or use any part or the entirety of any photograph, image, voice recording, audio recording or video recording taken by You and shared with The Adventurers Collective (the “Media Material”), the Media Material that has been included in any or all of its brochures, publications, including web based publications, without payment or other consideration. You acknowledge that all Media Material will become the property of The Adventurers Collective. From time to time, The Adventurers Collective may provide a copy of the Media Material to all members of the Adventure / Expedition, as a souvenir at the end of the trip, which you hereby authorize and acknowledge. However, The Adventurers Collective is not obligated to provide You with any copy or originals of the Media Material.

15.3 You hereby also consent and provide the irrevocable right and permission for The Adventurers Collective to edit, change, copy, display, publish, or distribute the Media Material for any lawful purpose.

15.4 You waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the use of the Media Material.‍

16. BOOKING ON BEHALF OF OTHERS‍

16.1 You must be a participant of the Adventure / Expedition and must have accepted a separate copy of the Agreement for You, to make a booking and accept the current Agreement on behalf of another participant.

16.2 If You book for others, or on behalf of others, it is Your responsibility to ensure compliance of the terms herein for all booking members as You are the primary contact on the booking. You further represent and warrant that You have obtained all relevant consents to book for another individual, and that all individuals on the booking are (i) physically fit and able to participate in the Adventure / Expedition, (ii) and able to comply with all Terms herein. Any failure by You to impart any information or communications from The Adventurers Collective to booking members, shall not be the liability of The Adventurers Collective and under no circumstances will The Adventurers Collective be liable for any errors or omissions of such information provided.

16.3 When You make a booking on behalf of other participants, You guarantee that You have the authority to accept and do accept this Agreement on behalf of the other participants in Your party.‍

17. UNAUTHORIZED ITEMS‍

17.1 The Customer is prohibited from carrying, either upon their person or in their baggage, any object or material of any nature that may be considered dangerous to the security of other passengers, the crew, travellers or the general public, including but not limited to, explosives, weapons of any kind including those used for sport, and inflammable objects while participating in the travel expedition. The Customer is also prohibited from using and carrying any illegal substances and/or illicit drugs.‍

18. INSURANCE‍

18.1 Due to the possible risks of the Adventure / Expedition, You are strongly advised to obtain comprehensive Adventure Sports Insurance / Hazardous Sports Travel Insurance & Travel Insurance coverage that includes gears damage, theft, medical,  trip interruption and cancellation, theft, emergency evacuation, pandemic and epidemic related coverage, accident and baggage insurance. A minimum of emergency evacuation and medical coverage of $500,000.00 USD is strongly advised.‍

19. DISCLAIMER‍

19.1 Expeditions by The Adventurers Collective are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. The Adventurers Collective disclaims warranties and representations and makes no guarantee to You and to any third party, whether express or implied made regarding the Adventure / Expedition, including without limitation, enjoyment of the landscape, accuracy of the shared historical stories or facts, types of civilization, population, cultural experiences, group size, amount of untouched and remote areas that will be experienced, that You will experience up-close and/or distant sight-seeing of animals, weather, duration of travel, kilometres of the drive/trip and the condition of roads. The Adventurers Collective disclaims warranties and representations made in all stories and blogs shared on the Website.

19.2 Further, The Adventurers Collective disclaims any warranty that the Adventure / Expedition will be uninterrupted or risk-free. The disclaimers in this section apply notwithstanding anything else in this Agreement.‍

20. ASSIGNMENT‍

20.1 The Adventurers Collective restricts any assignment or transfer of this contract, unless agreed to in writing.‍

21. MODIFICATIONS‍

21.1 The Adventurers Collective may modify this Agreement from time to time. Any modifications will be notified to You, and You may either continue the services under the new conditions or the Agreement will be terminated.

21.2 You understand that without any notice to the contrary, by continuing the services after notification shall enforce the modified Agreement as effective and You agree to be bound to any changes in the Agreement. ‍

22. TERMINATION BY THE ADVENTURERS COLLECTIVE

22.1 The Adventurers Collective reserves the right to terminate the Agreement during any point of the Term for reasons that have been mentioned throughout this Agreement, including but not limited to, non-compliance with the following: Medical and Health Requirements, Customer Obligations, Flights booking, and Dietary Restrictions. In these cases, The Adventurers Collective will not provide a refund when the Agreement is terminated.

22.2 The Adventurers Collective reserves the right to cancel the Adventure / Expedition and terminate the Agreement prior to the Departure Date, when the group size requirement for the Adventure / Expedition has not been met. In such an event, The Adventurers Collective will issue a full refund to You for the Adventure / Expedition and reimburse airline cancellation fees subject to The Adventurers Collective’s discretion and proof of airline cancellation fees incurred by You.

22.3 The Agreement is terminated when The Adventurers Collective advises You in writing via email. ‍

23. FORCE MAJEURE‍

23.1 The Adventurers Collective is not responsible for, and no refunds will be provided for, transportation delays or cancellation and causes or circumstances beyond the control of The Adventurers Collective, the accommodation services, the airline services and any restaurant or hospitality services. Circumstances beyond the control of The Adventurers Collective include but are not limited to acts of God, terrorism, civil disturbance, act of any governmental or ruling authority, perils of the sea, weather and climate, failure of equipment, breakdown, an epidemic or pandemic, including any and all governmental orders, and government-mandated closures, restrictions or cancellations imposed, collision, fire, any unexpected increase in the cost of fuel or shortage of fuel, war, strikes, labour shortages and death or injury to the The Adventurers Collective guide (the “Force Majeure Event”). ‍

24. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY‍

24.1 You agree that The Adventurers Collective, and its parents, subsidiaries and their respective employees, officers, directors, affiliates, successors, representatives, and assigns (the “Affiliates”) are not liable or responsible for any damages, expense, delay, cancellation, inconvenience, negligent acts or omissions, loss of property, loss of services, injury of any kind inclusive of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual harm, psychological trauma in which You may experience or suffer, or death (the “Damages”), that have been caused by You, The Adventurers Collective or its representatives, a Force Majeure Event or by third-party providers, including but not limited to, transportation companies, accommodation services, airline services, food and beverages services and suppliers, any medical services You receive and Your travel documentation. You waive any claim against The Adventurers Collective and its Affiliates for any Damages and The Adventurers Collective limits its liability under all international conventions. You further agree that this release of liability shall be legally binding upon You and all Minors travelling with You, their guardians, heirs, successors, assigns, and legal representatives. The Adventurers Collective is further not liable and not responsible for any sanctions or acts pursued by governmental authorities or customs officers.

24.2 The Adventurers Collective will not at any time be liable or responsible for any loss of or damage to valuables or personal property of any kind brought to the Adventure / Expedition in Your baggage, carried on or with You, left in the Vehicle or any locations visited by You.

24.3 You are aware of the risks of the Adventure / Expedition and agree to visit lands and areas that pose risks and dangers. You agree to participate in an Adventure / Expedition that includes, but is not limited to, strikes, civil unrest, all forms of unmarked roads and trails, travel by vehicles including taxis and buses, diseases, infections, exposure to high altitude, dangerous weather and climate conditions, wild animals (behaviours of wild animals are often unpredictable), the consumption of alcoholic beverages, physical exertion for which You may not be prepared, and or negligence (but not wilful or fraudulent conduct) with the possibility of experiencing any harm or injury in a remote area without access to emergency care, rapid evacuation, adequate medical facilities or availability of medical supplies. It is your responsibility to arrange insurance to cover your risks and no refund will be available in these circumstances.

24.4 You acknowledge that You have had the opportunity to seek medical advice and examine all risks to You by participating in the Adventure / Expedition, prior to agreeing to the Agreement. By executing this Agreement, You confirm that You have received any advice and examined any risks You have deemed necessary before doing so. ‍

25. NOTICES‍

25.1 All notices, or other communications under this agreement shall be in writing, sent by electronic email communication and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered by email, provided that the sender’s email address and the recipient’s email address are both correctly stated in the email. Any notice sent by email shall be deemed to have been received by the recipient on the date when the email was sent, regardless of whether the recipient actually receives or reviews the emails. Should either party change their email address, they must promptly notify the other party of such change in email address.

25.2 All notices to The Adventurers Collective shall be sent to: theadventurerscollective@gmail.com.‍

26. WAIVER

26.1 The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party’s right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Agreement. ‍

27. SEVERABILITY‍

27.1 If any term or provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction.‍

28. DISPUTE RESOLUTION‍

28.1 In the event of a dispute between You and The Adventurers Collective, You agree to enter into good faith negotiations for a period of thirty [30] days.

28.2 If no resolve is found, You and The Adventurers Collective will proceed to resolve the dispute as follows:

(i) Negotiations shall occur between Your representatives and The Adventurers Collective’s representatives in good faith.

(ii) All information exchanged during these negotiations shall be regarded as “without prejudice” communications for the purpose of settlement negotiations and shall be treated as confidential by the parties and their representatives, unless otherwise required by law. However, evidence that is independently admissible or discoverable shall not be rendered inadmissible or non-discoverable by virtue of its use during the negotiations.

(iii) If the parties do not resolve some or all of the issues in dispute within thirty [30] days after notice has been given, the Parties shall submit those issues to binding arbitration pursuant to the Commercial Arbitration Act and Commercial Arbitration Code with one arbitrator elected by The Adventurers Collective.

(iv) In the event of monetary damages, The Adventurers Collective shall not owe monetary damages exceeding beyond what was financially paid by You to The Adventurers Collective.‍

29. CHOICE OF FORUM‍

29.1 Any legal suit, action, litigation or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be instituted in the courts of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka – District Galle Court, and each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such suit, action, litigation, or proceeding. Each party agrees that a final judgment in any such suit, action, litigation, or proceeding is conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law.‍

30. NON-DISPARAGEMENT‍

30.1 You agree that You will not at any time, directly or indirectly, make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning The Adventurers Collective or its services, or any of its employees, officers, shareholders, members or advisors, or any member of the Board. This section does not, in any way, restrict or impede You from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order. You shall promptly provide written notice of any such order to The Adventurers Collective.

31. BINDING EFFECT‍

31.1 This Agreement shall be legal and binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and permissible assigns. The parties each represent that they have the authority to enter into this Agreement. ‍

32. GOVERNING LAW‍

32.1 All matters arising from or relating to this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Sri Lanka, specifically under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka – District Court of Galle, without regard to any conflict of law principles that would apply the laws of another jurisdiction. In addition, you agree to comply with the laws and regulations of Sri Lanka, as well as the laws of any nation or state in which the Adventure / Expedition takes place during your entry and travel throughout the relevant territories.

33. ENTIRE AGREEMENT‍

33.1 This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding among You, any Minors, parties accompanying You and The Adventurers Collective hereto with respect to the Terms hereof, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, inducements and conditions, express or implied, oral or written, of any nature whatsoever with respect to the subject matter hereof.