TERMS AND CONDITIONS

PAYMENTS AND DEPOSIT INFORMATION
The following terms and conditions apply to all training, coaching, offers or trips booked and organized by Elite Saltwater Adventures, (“ESA”). Please read these terms and conditions carefully. Scheduling training, booking an excursion, commissioning a planned trip, making a deposit, or making a final payment shall be considered acknowledgment that the customer has read and accepted all the terms and conditions contained herein.

Please be aware that Elite Saltwater Adventure’s terms and conditions are in addition to any terms and conditions of the individual lodges and outfitters that we work with and represent. In instances where Elite Saltwater Adventure’s established payment and cancellation terms vary from those of individual lodges or outfitters, the terms of the lodges or outfitters will be the terms used and become the terms and conditions that apply to related trip packages.

A 50% deposit per angler of the total package cost for each trip is due to Elite Saltwater Adventures within 7 days of booking to secure the trip reservation. In many cases (depending on the destination being booked) deposits are non-refundable. Please view the destination-specific lodge and outfitter to see what refund terms apply to each destination.

Elite Saltwater Adventures reserves the right to charge a handling fee of $100.00 per customer for any changes in date or rescheduling after the initial reservation has been made. Re-scheduling trips that are already booked must be approved and accepted by the individual lodge(s) or outfitter(s). Some lodge(s) or outfitter(s) may not be able to offer a re-scheduled date.
Full payment for all Elite Saltwater Adventures trips is due 90 days prior to departure and start of the trip.
When a trip is invoiced at double occupancy, per person rate, the final invoice amount will be changed to a single occupancy / single supplement rate in all instances where an invoiced double occupancy rate based on an even number of anglers is changed to a single angler situation or odd number (in the case of two or more anglers traveling together or with group travel. Odd numbers of anglers will necessitate a single angler / single supplement fee if changes to a reservation or made or if numbers change from an even number of anglers to an odd number.

WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND MEDICAL, TRAVEL AND TRIP INSURANCE –
Many deposits and final payments for trip packages are non-refundable so it is highly recommended that you purchase medical, travel or trip insurance if you must cancel, postpone, or reschedule your trip for any reason. Please be aware that this unfortunately is the only way that Elite Saltwater Adventures can assist you with compensation for a canceled trip. Customers are solely responsible for purchasing medical, travel or trip insurance and it is not included in any quote or invoice from Elite Saltwater Adventures. All medical, travel or trip insurance companies are third-party service providers. For more information or assistance in purchasing medical, travel or trip insurance, please contact Elite Saltwater Adventures for recommendations about Travel Insurance. Considering the COVID-19 pandemic and or any other similar virus, we do know that many standard trip insurance policies will not cover cancellations or offer compensation due to pandemics, epidemics or fear of travel, which is why “Cancel For Any Reason” policies are highly recommended. Please read and research all trip insurance policy details to fully understand coverage.

GENERAL CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY FOR ESA TRIPS
Upon trip cancellation on the part of or based on the decision of the customer, Elite Saltwater Adventures will assess a $125.00 handling charge to all deposits and payments received. In addition, each individual lodge, outfitter, and destination may charge their own handling and/or administration fee. All cancellations must be given in writing to Elite Saltwater Adventures. Please keep in mind that Elite Saltwater Adventures and all customers must adhere to each individual lodge or outfitter cancellation and refund policy, which supersedes cancellation terms stated below. Lodges and outfitters that have their own policies are listed below by region and country. For the few lodges and outfitters that do not specify or list their own cancellation/refund policy, or for the lodges and outfitters that have not published said policies, then all cancellations will adhere to the following terms and conditions:
Cancellation outside of 90 days = A portion of the trip deposit or final payment may be refunded or credited for a future trip, or transferred to another date or angler.
Cancellation inside of 90 days = No refunds of deposit or payment, and no trip credits.
On cancellation notices inside of 90 days, partial refunds/transfers may be made IF suitable replacement is provided by the customer.
(Please refer to lodge or outfitter terms, cancellation policies, and conditions listed on the individual trip invoice as well as on individual web page for each lodge we use.

GENERAL

Elite Saltwater Adventures and its members, officers, principals, employees, and agents, have no liability or responsibility for the acts or omissions of any third-party contractors, outfitters, airlines, railroads, ship owners, charter air carriers, shuttle, and taxi drivers, hotels, lodges, fishing guides or other service providers (“Third Parties”) engaged by Elite Saltwater Adventures on behalf of the customer, or customer directly, in connection with any trip. Customer shall hold Elite Saltwater Adventures and its members, officers, principals, employees and agents harmless from any and all claims, damages, expenses, penalties, liabilities, or attorney’s fees, resulting from the acts or omissions of Third Parties including consequential, direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, or special damages to property or persons.
Further, the customer is subject to all tariffs, terms, and conditions of all tickets, vouchers, and contracts of such lodges, outfitters, hotels, airlines, railroads, operators, owners, and contractors issued in connection with the trip, and the issuance and acceptance of any such tickets, vouchers and contracts shall be deemed to be consent to such conditions.
Elite Saltwater Adventures in its sole discretion reserves the right to (1) make changes in the trip itinerary as it deems necessary or desirable, (2) to refuse to accept or retain as a customer, any person at any time (in such case refund will be based on the actual cost of the unfinished portion of tour), and (3) to pass on to customers all expenditures occasioned by delays or occurrences beyond Elite Saltwater Adventure’s control.
Elite Saltwater Adventures reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel any trip prior to departure, in which case full refunds will constitute full settlement to any customer. Prices quoted are based on foreign exchange values and tariffs currently in effect, and prices are subject to change.
Baggage and personal effects of customer, including items purchased, are always the sole responsibility of such customer and no agent of Elite Saltwater Adventure is authorized to accept these for storage, safekeeping, or transportation.
Customer agrees to comply with any codes, laws, orders, ordinances, regulations, and statutes of any government authority for any trip destination including layovers.
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN, ELITE SALTWATER ADVENTURES DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, TO CUSTOMER, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING AND WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY; FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; SECURITY OR ACCURACY.
Elite Saltwater Adventures is a Florida-based company. These terms and conditions shall be subject to and enforced in accordance with the laws of Florida USA. In the event of a dispute, all parties submit to the jurisdiction and venue of the state courts of Tampa, Florida USA.
These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all previous written or oral agreements between the parties with respect to such subject matter.
Elite Saltwater Adventures shall not be liable for any non-performance or delay in performance caused by any act or event beyond its reasonable control, including without limitation acts or omissions of Third Parties, unavailability of supplies or labor, equipment failure, war, strikes, lock-outs, fire, flood, earthquake, hurricane, disease, epidemic, pandemic, plague, quarantine, any other Act of God, any law, regulation, ordinance, or other act or order of any court, government, or governmental agency.