TERMS OF SERVICE – AMAZING AT HOME – AMAZING IN CHINA GROUP TRIP
We at Amazing at Home LLC (“Amazing at Home”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) are excited to help you, the participant (“you”, “your”, or “participant”), prepare for your attendance at the Canton Fair. The following terms apply when you purchase this Amazing in China group travel program from us. Please review the following terms and conditions carefully. By purchasing this Amazing in China group travel program from us, you signify your agreement to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, you may not participate in Amazing at Home this Amazing in China group travel program.
Confidentiality
From time to time during the Term of this Agreement, either party (as the “Disclosing Party”) may disclose or make available to the other party (as the “Receiving Party”) information about its business affairs, products, services, confidential intellectual property, trade secrets, third-party confidential information and other sensitive or proprietary information, whether orally or in written, electronic or other form or media, and whether or not marked, designated or otherwise identified as “confidential” (collectively, “Confidential Information”). Confidential Information shall not include information that, at the time of disclosure: (i) is or becomes generally available to and known by the public other than as a result of, directly or indirectly, any breach of this Agreement by the Receiving Party or any of its representatives; (ii) is or becomes available to the Receiving Party on a non-confidential basis from a third-party source, provided that such third party is not and was not prohibited from disclosing such Confidential Information; (iii) was known by or in the possession of the Receiving Party or its representatives before being disclosed by or on behalf of the Disclosing Party; (iv) was or is independently developed by the Receiving Party without reference to or use, in whole or in part, of any of the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information; or (v) is required to be disclosed under applicable federal, state or local law, regulation or a valid order issued by a court or governmental agency of competent jurisdiction. The Receiving Party shall: (A) protect and safeguard the confidentiality of the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information with at least the same degree of care as the Receiving Party would protect its own Confidential Information, but in no event with less than a commercially reasonable degree of care; (B) not use the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information, or permit it to be accessed or used, for any purpose other than to exercise its rights or perform its obligations under this Agreement; and (C) not disclose any such Confidential Information to any person or entity, except to the Receiving Party’s representatives who need to know the Confidential Information to assist the Receiving Party, or act on its behalf, to exercise its rights or perform its obligations under the Agreement. The Receiving Party shall be responsible for any breach of provision caused by any of its representatives. On the expiration or termination of the Agreement, at the Disclosing Party’s written request, the Receiving Party shall promptly return, and shall require its representatives to return to the Disclosing Party all copies, whether in written, electronic or other form or media, of the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information, or destroy all such copies and certify in writing to the Disclosing Party that such Confidential Information has been destroyed. In addition to all other remedies available at law, the Disclosing Party may seek equitable relief (including injunctive relief) against the Receiving Party and its representatives to prevent the breach or threatened breach of this section and to secure its enforcement.
Publicity Waiver and Release
Amazing at Home desires to use and publicize your name, likeness, and other personal characteristics for advertising, promotion, and other commercial and business purposes. In exchange for the intangible value you will gain by participating in Amazing at Home’s publicity programs and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which you hereby acknowledge, you give Amazing at Home permission for such use and publicity for such purposes, according to the terms and conditions set forth in this provision.
You hereby permit, authorize, grant, and license to Amazing at Home, the rights to display, publicly perform, exhibit, transmit, broadcast, reproduce, record, photograph, digitize, modify, alter, edit, adapt, create derivative works, exploit, sell, rent, license, otherwise use, and permit others to use your name, image, likeness, and all materials created by or on behalf of Amazing at Home, that incorporate any of the foregoing (“Materials”), in perpetuity throughout the universe in any medium or format whatsoever now existing or hereafter created, on any platform, for the purposes of advertising, public relations, publicity, packaging, and promotion of Amazing at Home, without further consent from or royalty, payment, or other compensation to you.
Amazing at Home shall be the exclusive owner of all rights, including copyright, in the Materials. You hereby irrevocably transfer, assign, and otherwise convey to Amazing at Home your entire right, title, and interest, if any, in and to the Materials and all copyrights and other intellectual property rights in the Materials arising in any jurisdiction throughout the universe in perpetuity, including all registration, renewal, and reversion rights, and the right to sue to enforce such copyrights against infringers. You acknowledge and agree that you have no right to review or approve Materials before they are used by Amazing at Home, and that Amazing at Home has no liability to you for any editing or alteration of the Materials or for any distortion or other effects resulting from Amazing at Home’s editing, alteration, or use of the Materials, or Amazing at Home’s presentation of you. Any credit or other acknowledgment of you, if any, shall be determined by Amazing at Home in Amazing at Home’s sole discretion. Amazing at Home has no obligation to create or use the Materials or to exercise any rights given by these Terms of Service.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you hereby irrevocably waive all legal and equitable rights relating to all liabilities, claims, demands, actions, suits, damages, and expenses, including but not limited to claims for copyright or trademark infringement, infringement of moral rights, libel, defamation, invasion of any rights of privacy (including intrusion, false light, public disclosure of private facts, and misappropriation of name or likeness), violation of rights of publicity, physical or emotional injury or distress, or any similar claim or cause of action in tort, contract, or any other legal theory, now known or hereafter known in any jurisdiction throughout the world (collectively, “Claims”) arising directly or indirectly from Amazing at Home’s exercise of its rights under these Terms of Service or the production, exhibition, exploitation, advertising, promotion, or other use of the Materials, and whether resulting in whole or in part by the negligence of Amazing at Home or any other person, and you covenant not to make or bring any such Claim against Amazing at Home, and forever release and discharge the Amazing at Home from liability under such Claims. You understand that Amazing at Home is relying on these Terms of Service and will incur significant expense in reliance on this Agreement, and you agree that these Terms of Service cannot be terminated, rescinded, or modified, in whole or in part.
You represent and warrant to Amazing at Home that you have full right, power, and authority to enter into these Terms of Service and grant the rights hereunder.
These Terms of Service are binding on and inure to the benefit of Amazing at Home and our respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and permitted assigns.
THESE TERMS OF SERVICE PROVIDE AMAZING AT HOME WITH YOUR ABSOLUTE AND UNCONDITIONAL CONSENT, WAIVER, AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ALLOWING AMAZING AT HOME TO PUBLICIZE AND COMMERCIALLY EXPLOIT YOUR NAME, LIKENESS, AND OTHER PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS AS SET OUT ABOVE. BY USING OUR SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THAT YOU ARE GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE AMAZING AT HOME.
Privacy Policy
Amazing at Home respects the privacy of its participants. Please refer to our Privacy Policy, found at https://amazingathome.com/privacy, which explains how we collect, use, and disclose information that pertains to your privacy. When you access or use our services, you signify your agreement to this Privacy Policy.
About Amazing at Home
Amazing at Home provides this Amazing in China group travel program to teach business people how to make the most of their participation in the Canton Fair.
This Amazing in China group travel program Participants
As a condition of your participation in this Amazing in China group travel program, you warrant that:
* you are at least 18 years of age;
* you possess the legal authority to create a binding legal obligation;
* all information supplied by you is true, accurate, current and complete;
* you will inform such other persons about the Terms of Service that apply to this Amazing in China group travel program you have purchased on their behalf, including all conditions and restrictions applicable thereto;
* you will prepare appropriately for this Amazing in China group travel program by familiarizing yourself with this Amazing in China group travel program materials and supporting documentation provided by Amazing at Home;
* you will obtain all necessary travel documents for participation in any this Amazing in China group travel program, including (if applicable) a valid passport and visa;
* you will respect this Amazing in China group travel program itinerary as scheduled (or as adjusted by your instructors);
* you will familiarize yourself with, and abide by, the laws of the jurisdiction in which this Amazing in China group travel program takes place;
* you will follow considerate social behavior and respect to other this Amazing in China group travel program participants; and
* you will regard local customs and environmental sensitivity of the country you visit for this Amazing in China group travel program.
Independent Contractors
Amazing at Home may contract with independent contractors to provide transportation, accommodation services, instructor services, and/or all other related this Amazing in China group travel program services. We assume no responsibility, however caused, for injury, loss, or damage, to person or property in connection with any service provided by an independent contractor, or resulting directly from the following majeure or events beyond our control, including, but not limited to, weather issues, failure of any means of transportation to arrive or depart as scheduled, changes in transportation or accommodations, or any other independent contractor services.
Changes to This Amazing in China group travel program Itinerary and Materials
We reserve the right to make reasonable changes in this Amazing in China group travel program itinerary and materials to provide the best experience for our China group travel program participants.
Payment Schedule
We do not have a partial payment program for the China group travel program. Full payment is required at the time of registration for this Amazing in China group travel program. All payments are processed in the United States and to be received in USD.
When paying in full at the time of registration using our online check-out, a non-refundable $1000 deposit is considered part of that transaction and will be honored per this Amazing in China group travel program reservation cancelation guidelines outlined below.
Some banks and credit card companies impose fees for international or cross border transactions. In addition, some banks and card companies impose fees for currency conversion. If you have any questions about these fees or the exchange rate, please contact your bank.
If You Cancel Your China Group Travel Program Registration
If you decide to cancel this Amazing in China group travel program reservation, the following fees’ schedule will be applied from the date of receipt of your cancellation:
Days to Start of This Amazing in China group travel program | Refundable | Non-refundable / due |
Minimum deposit of $1,000 USD to secure reservation | ||
More than 90 days | Full-refund 100% | None |
Between 90 and 61 days | Total refund, less deposit | Deposit = $1,000 USD |
Between 60 and 31 days | Refund of half this Amazing in China group travel program costs – 50% | Half of total this Amazing in China group travel program costs – 50% |
30 days or less | None | Total this Amazing in China group travel program costs – 100% |
Amazing at Home does not give any refunds for unused hotel rooms, meals, or other travel arrangements. This Amazing in China group travel program price is quoted as a package; no refunds or credits are given for unused services.
If We Cancel This Amazing in China group travel program
You will be advised at the time of booking of the current status of this Amazing in China group travel program. This will help you decide whether it is appropriate for you to make travel arrangements and reservations (e.g. flights to and from this Amazing in China group travel program city).
Amazing at Home reserves the right to cancel any this Amazing in China group travel program where the minimum number of participants is not met. In this case a full refund of this Amazing in China group travel program fees advanced will be given. Note however, Amazing at Home is not responsible for exterior expenses incurred by you in preparing for this Amazing in China group travel program (e.g., non-refundable air tickets, visa fees if applicable). FOR THIS REASON, AMAZING AT HOME REQUIRES YOU TO PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE (See “Travel Insurance” section, below).
We also reserve the right to cancel all or a portion of this Amazing in China group travel program for a force majeure event or any other circumstances beyond our control and, in the event of such cancellation, full or partial refunds, if any, will be at Amazing at Home’s sole discretion.
Other Situations in Which Your Participation in a This Amazing in China group travel program May Be Cancelled
Travel Documents Invalid/Unavailable. If you are unable to procure the necessary travel documents (e.g. passport, visa) to travel to this Amazing in China group travel program destination city, or if your travel documents are invalid or unavailable to use for the required travel, your participation in this Amazing in China group travel program will be cancelled.
Subject to the fees’ schedule provided above, if you are entitled to a refund of any pre-paid this Amazing in China group travel program fees, you may elect to: (1) receive reimbursement of the applicable fees; or (2) use the pre-paid this Amazing in China group travel program fees as credit for a future this Amazing in China group travel program. If you elect to use the prep-paid fees as a credit, you will be responsible for paying the difference between the original this Amazing in China group travel program price and the current this Amazing in China group travel program price. Furthermore, any credits must be used within two years of the cancellation date of your original this Amazing in China group travel program.
Violation of Laws. If you disregard or are in violation of the laws of the jurisdiction in which this Amazing in China group travel program take place, you will be removed from this Amazing in China group travel program and may be subject to prosecution by local or federal authorities. In such an event, you will be responsible for any and all costs incurred in connection with your unlawful activities. You will not be entitled to a refund of this Amazing in China group travel program. Amazing at Home reserves the right to recover from you any costs incurred as a result of your unlawful activities.
Participant Behavior. Amazing at Home reserves the right, in our sole discretion, to decline, accept, or detain any person as a this Amazing in China group travel program participant should such person’s behavior, health, or mental condition impede the operation of this Amazing in China group travel program.
Travel Insurance
We require all of this Amazing in China group travel program participants to have travel insurance for the entire period of this Amazing in China group travel program, including start and end dates of participant’s travel. Please note that your regular health, homeowners, or other forms of personal self-insurance may not cover you for the travel activities contemplated herein. As such, valid proof of travel insurance must be provided to Amazing at Home prior to the start of any this Amazing in China group travel program.
You are advised to make appropriate arrangements to limit the impact from flight delays and lost or stolen luggage. Amazing at Home is not responsible to you or any this Amazing in China group travel program participant for any costs related to delayed or canceled flights, damaged, lost, or stolen baggage, money, or goods.
BY PROVIDING SERVICES IN PARTICULAR INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS, AMAZING AT HOME DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT TRAVEL TO SUCH AREAS IS ADVISABLE OR WITHOUT RISK, AND IS NOT LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OR LOSSES THAT MAY RESULT FROM TRAVEL TO SUCH DESTINATIONS.
Disclaimer of Warranties
Amazing at Home this Amazing in China group travel program are for educational purposes only, and Amazing at Home does not guaranty that you or your business endeavors will be successful and/or garner monetary returns. Amazing at Home is not affiliated with the Canton Fair, and does not guaranty the Canton Fair will meet your business expectations or requirements. As with any business endeavor, there is a financial risk in pursuing business relationships relating to your participation in this Amazing in China group travel program and/or the Canton Fair.
YOU ACCEPT AMAZING AT HOME SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS,” WITH NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NONINFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING FROM STATUTE, THIS AMAZING IN CHINA GROUP TRAVEL PROGRAM OF DEALING, THIS AMAZING IN CHINA GROUP TRAVEL PROGRAM OF PERFORMANCE, OR USAGE OF TRADE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, AMAZING AT HOME HAS NO OBLIGATION TO INDEMNIFY OR DEFEND YOU AGAINST CLAIMS RELATED TO INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.
Applicable Law, Forum & Attorney’s Fees
These Terms of Service are governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Texas, without any reference to its choice of law rules. You agree that any dispute arising from these Terms of Service or in any way associated with this Amazing in China group travel program shall be brought in the Superior Court of Bexar County, Texas, or in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, and you agree to the jurisdiction and venue of those courts for any such dispute. In any litigation in which the validity or enforceability of this agreement is contested, you agree that the prevailing party will pay all attorney’s fees and costs of the parties seeking to uphold the agreement.
You have fully informed yourself of the contents of this agreement by reading it before signing it. No oral representations, statements or other inducements to sign this agreement have been made apart from what is contained in this document.