5. Limits on Responsibility:
xplor.earth, its employees, officers, directors, successors, agents and assigns, does not own or operate any entity which provides goods or services for your trip. It purchases transportation (by aircraft, coach, train, vessel or otherwise), hotel and other lodging accommodations, restaurant, ground handling and other services from various trusted but independent suppliers. All such persons and entities are independent contractors – xplor.earth’s role is to insure they are scrutinized and vetted for their reliability, operational safety and quality of service. xplor.earth, however, is not liable for any negligent or willful act or default of any such person or entity or of any third-party service provider.

xplor.earth, acts solely as agents for the client with respect to all transportation, hotel and other tour arrangements. In that capacity, xplor.earth exercises all reasonable care possible to ensure the traveler’s safety and satisfaction. It does not assume nor bear any responsibility or liability for any injury, death, damage, loss, theft, accident, delay, or irregularity arising in connection with the services of any airplane, train, ship, automobile, motor coach, carriage, or other conveyance, or the actions of any third-party involved in carrying the traveler or in delivering these services. xplor.earth is not liable for damages, additional expenses, or any other losses due to cancellation, delay or other changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, civil disturbances, acts or threats of terrorism, travel warnings or bans, termination or suspension of war risks or other insurance, quarantine, acts of God or other causes beyond its control. All such losses are the responsibility of the traveler. Trip prices are applicable only for the duration stated at the time of confirmation of the trip. xplor.earth is not liable for delays, changes or cancellation costs due to incorrect, incomplete or expired travel documents. In the event of cancellation, delay or rescheduling mandated by any of the aforesaid causes beyond xplor.earth’s control, the traveler shall have the option of accepting in lieu of the original tour such rescheduled tour or other substituted tour(s) as may be feasible, or else, receiving a refund of as much of such tour expenditures as xplor.earth can recover on the traveler’s behalf from carriers and third-party service providers. xplor.earth reserves the right to make alterations to the trip itinerary and to substitute hotels, vehicles, ships, or activities if required.

All attempts will be made in earnest to recoup fees/charges to the extent possible. If feasible, xplor.earth will also strive to postpone the trip to a later convenient date in order to avoid any losses. Travelers are highly encouraged to purchase appropriate travel insurance.

In addition and without limitation, xplor.earth is not responsible for any injury, loss, death, inconvenience, delay or damage to personal property in connection with the provision of any goods or services whether resulting from but not limited to acts of God or force majeure, illness, injury, disease, acts of war, civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, animals, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, overbooking or downgrading of services, food poisoning, mechanical or other failure of aircraft or other means of transportation or for failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart on time.