Terms of Service
Effective Date: 4/18/2025
Welcome to Chasecations.com!
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the website www.chasecations.com (the "Site") and participation in any tornado chasing tours, sightseeing experiences, or related services ("Services") offered by Chasecations, LLC ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"). By accessing the Site or booking a tour, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use our Services. By using the Site or booking a tour, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.
2. Risk Acknowledgment & Assumption
Tornado chasing is an inherently dangerous activity. By booking and/or participating in any of our Services, you fully understand and accept the associated risks, including but not limited to extreme weather, high winds, hail, flooding, lightning, road hazards, and other natural and man-made dangers. You agree to assume full responsibility for your safety.
3. Health & Fitness Requirements
Participants must be in good physical and mental condition. It is your responsibility to inform us of any medical conditions or limitations prior to booking. We reserve the right to deny participation to anyone we believe may compromise the safety of the tour.
4. Waiver & Release of Liability
By participating, you release Chasecations, LLC and its employees, agents, contractors, and affiliates from any and all liability for injuries, damages, losses, or death resulting from your participation in our Services. A detailed waiver will be required to be signed prior to the commencement of any tour.
5. Weather & Tour Changes
Storm chasing is highly dependent on weather and atmospheric conditions. Tours are subject to change, delay, or cancellation at our sole discretion for safety or meteorological reasons. While we make every effort to maximize storm-viewing opportunities, storm sightings are not guaranteed.
6. Booking & Payment
To reserve a spot, a deposit or full payment is required at the time of booking. Full payment is typically due [insert timeframe, e.g. 30 days] prior to the scheduled tour. All prices are listed in [currency].
7. Cancellation & Refund Policy
Customer cancellations: Refunds are issued based on how far in advance the cancellation is made. A full refund (minus processing fees) may be available if canceled at least [insert number] days prior to the tour. No refunds for cancellations within [insert number] days of the tour.
Company cancellations: If we cancel a tour due to safety, weather, or operational issues, a full refund or rescheduling option will be offered.
8. Code of Conduct
Participants must follow all instructions provided by tour guides. Disruptive, reckless, or unsafe behavior will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the tour without refund.
9. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including images, text, and videos, are the property of Chasecations, LLC and may not be used, reproduced, or distributed without permission.
10. Privacy Policy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect and handle your personal data.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Chasecations, LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, or for any loss of profits or data, arising out of or in connection with your use of our Services.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Insert State], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
13. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
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