Aesplore Website Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 11/08/2024

Welcome to Aesplore (the "Website"). By accessing or using our Website, booking travel or events through us, or participating in any activities organized by Aesplore, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (the "Terms"). Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website or services.

 1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the Website, or by booking any travel or event services offered by Aesplore, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree to these Terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing the Website or any of our services.

 2. Modifications to Terms

Aesplore reserves the right to revise and update these Terms at any time without prior notice. All changes are effective immediately when posted and apply to all access and use of the Website and services thereafter. Your continued use of the Website or participation in our events following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.

 3. Use of the Website and Services

- Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old to use this Website or book any of our services. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old.

- User Conduct: You agree not to use the Website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the Website.

- Prohibited Activities: You agree not to engage in any prohibited activities as outlined in these Terms, including but not limited to unauthorized use of our content, infringing upon our intellectual property, or disrupting our services.

 4. Intellectual Property

- Ownership: All content, features, and functionality on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, and software, are the exclusive property of Aesplore or its licensors and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

- License: Aesplore grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Website for your personal, non-commercial use, subject to these Terms.

 5. Bookings and Payments

- Reservations: All bookings for travel or events through Aesplore are subject to availability and acceptance by Aesplore. A booking is only confirmed once you receive a confirmation email from us.

- Payment: Full payment is required to confirm a booking unless otherwise stated. We accept various payment methods as indicated on our Website. By making a payment, you agree to the total cost of the booking as well as any additional charges that may arise.

- Cancellations and Refunds: Cancellation policies vary depending on the specific event or travel arrangement. Please refer to the specific terms associated with your booking. Refunds will be processed in accordance with the relevant cancellation policy.

 6. Risk and Responsibility

- Assumption of Risk: By participating in any events, activities, or travel organized by Aesplore, you acknowledge that you understand the inherent risks associated with such activities, including but not limited to physical injury, illness, or loss. You agree to voluntarily assume all such risks.

- Personal Responsibility: You are responsible for ensuring that you are physically fit and capable of participating in the activities you choose to engage in. Aesplore is not responsible for any medical conditions, injuries, or illnesses that may arise during or as a result of participation in any of our events or activities.

 7. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Aesplore, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, and successors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

- Your participation in any travel or event organized by Aesplore;

- Any breach of these Terms by you or any other person accessing the Website or services using your account;

- Any act or omission by you in connection with your use of the Website, services, or participation in any of our activities;

- Any injuries, damages, or losses, whether to person or property, occurring during any travel or event associated with Aesplore, unless directly caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Aesplore.

 8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Aesplore, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

- Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Website or services;

- Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website;

- Any content obtained from the Website;

- Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content;

- Any physical injury, death, property damage, or other losses resulting from your participation in any travel, event, or activity organized by Aesplore.

 9. Third-Party Vendors and Partners

Some services offered by Aesplore may be provided by third-party vendors or partners. Aesplore is not responsible for the actions, omissions, or performance of these third parties. Any issues or disputes with third-party services should be addressed directly with the respective third party.

 10. Travel Requirements and Regulations

- Compliance: You are responsible for complying with all travel requirements, including obtaining necessary visas, passports, vaccinations, and ensuring that you meet the health and safety regulations of the destinations you visit.

- Changes and Cancellations by Aesplore: Aesplore reserves the right to cancel or alter any travel or event plans due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to natural disasters, political instability, or other force majeure events. In such cases, we will provide alternatives or refunds in accordance with the specific circumstances.

 11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in South Africa.

 12. Termination

Aesplore reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate your access to all or part of the Website or services, with or without notice, for any reason or no reason, including without limitation, breach of these Terms.

 13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced to the fullest extent under law.

 14. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Aesplore regarding the use of the Website and participation in our services and supersede any prior or contemporaneous understandings and agreements between you and Aesplore.

 15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Aesplore  

Email: info@aesplore.com  

Phone: +27 (0) 71 563 0175