We, Epitourean, offer culinary adventures (our "packages") that include cooking courses, culinary tours, and wine tastings. All arrangements made by Epitourean, LLC for you (the "participant") with a culinary venue, hotel, or tour operator (our "suppliers") are subject to the following terms and conditions.
Most importantly, if you book a package through Epitourean, LLC, you acknowledge acceptance of these terms and conditions and agree to be bound by them.Cancellation Terms vary by package. For this program, cancellations made 61 days or more prior to the scheduled tour departure date will receive a full refund.However, cancellations made 60 days or fewer prior to the scheduled tour departure date will not be refunded.
Epitourean does not offer or provide travel insurance.
We act as an agent: Epitourean, LLC does not operate or own any of the venues, accommodation or operators for the packages that we offer.We operate on an agency model as an agent for our suppliers.
Problems: Epitourean, LLC and its representatives cannot be held liable or responsible for any injury, damage, accident, loss, delay, expense or other issue because of any act or default of any of our suppliers, nor due to war or threat of war, terrorism or threat of terrorism, civil unrest or threat of civil unrest, act of government or civil authorities, sickness, theft, fire, adverse weather conditions, or any other cause beyond the control of Epitourean, LLC or a supplier.
Risks and losses: In consideration of Epitourean, LLC furnishing services that allow participants to join a culinary package participants understand that participation in travel and culinary packages may result in injury or illness and that these dangers and risks may be the result of negligence by participants, our suppliers, or other third parties, or other such causes.
In other words, by joining one of our packages, participants assume all risks and dangers, and all responsibility for any losses or damages. Participants, and their personal representatives and heirs, agree to release, waive, discharge, hold harmless, defend and indemnify Epitourean, LLC and its agents, officers and employees from all claims, actions or losses for bodily injury, wrongful death, property damage, loss of services, or other claims that may arise because of participation in packages booked by Epitourean, LLC.
Prices for packages include items as stated on our website and booking forms.Prices are subject to change without notice.
Package Cancellation: There are two types of cancellation: those made by participants for any reason and those made by Epitourean, LLC or a supplier.
If made by you, cancellation must be made by contacting HRC Member Services and will become effective upon receipt by Epitourean, LLC.Our cancellation charges and schedule are indicated above, if any should apply.
If a participant chooses not to use any portion of a package, there will be no refunds for the unused portion.
Our suppliers and Epitourean, LLC reserve the right to modify a package or cancel a package prior to commencement, for whatever reason. If a package is cancelled or our suppliers are unable to provide the package booked, participants are due a refund of all payments received.
Transport: Epitourean, LLC does not book or provide any air, land or sea travel (except where noted within the package inclusions) for participants, nor can we be held liable or responsible for any travel issues, delays or problems experienced by a participant with their travel carrier.
Documentation: We do not provide assistance with visas, international driving licenses, passports, or any other travel documentation.It is the participant's responsibility to have a valid passport, required visas, and any other traveling documents required by governmental regulations. Epitourean, LLC cannot be held liable or responsible for problems related to these documents, or the lack of them, or the recovery of lost documents. (We recommend bringing photocopies of your passport, visas, driver's license, and insurance papers on your trip, but stored separately from the originals.)
These terms and conditions, and a participant's acceptance of them by booking a package through us, are governed by Colorado law. Of course, we prefer to resolve any issues through clear communication, understanding of responsibilities, proper manners, and good customer service.