Terms and Conditions

By participating in a Green Pathways Expedition/Tour the Participant accepts that he / she will be subjected to various physical and emotional demands.

The Participant is responsible for his/her own travel arrangements to and from Nicaragua.

The Participant is obliged to secure travel and medical insurance to protect the Participant against losses caused by travel arrangement cancellation, loss or damage of baggage, non-refundable airfare and/or emergency medical expenses.

In the event that Green Pathways advances any monies to or on behalf of the Participant, the Participant shall reimburse such monies to Green Pathways immediately upon conclusion of the tour.

It is a condition of booking that all Participants have a valid travel insurance policy to cover the entire duration of their trip which extends to include manual conservation and volunteer work. If you are unable to provide documentary evidence of a valid insurance, your booking may be cancelled at the sole discretion of Green Pathways without any refund.

The Participant represents and warrants that all information and records provided to Green Pathways relating to the Participant, the Participant's medical history and the Participant’s medical statement are accurate and truthful and provide Green Pathways with a clear indication of the Participant's state of health.

The Participant understands that he/she is under a duty to inform Green Pathways in advance of the Program of any medication requirements, any allergies and any other physical or mental condition or limitation that might disable or render the Participant unable to perform or safely complete the Program.

The Participant is the best judge of his/her own condition and limitations, and the Participant acknowledges that it is incumbent on him/her to fully disclose the extent of any conditions or limitations.

The Participant represents, warrants and affirms that he/she has discussed this Program, its remote location, potential risks and physical and mental demands with his/her personal physician, and that the participant is physically and emotionally fit and able to undertake this Program.

The Participant agrees to notify Green Pathways of any physical and medical condition at least 4 weeks prior to departure and also of any changes in his/her physical and medical condition occurring after the Participant's signing of this Agreement.

Green Pathways reserves the right to require documentation from a doctor or specialist verifying that the Participant is fit and able to undertake this program and Green Pathways reserves the right to reject a booking on the grounds of the doctor's comments.

Green Pathways shall not in any event be held liable for any consequence arising out of the Participant's failure to take advice or medication as prescribed by a medical practitioner both prior to departure and during the Program.

Green Pathways reserves the right to reject applicants who require special medical care following due consideration.

The Participant acknowledges and agrees that Green Pathways reserves the right to accept or reject any person as a Participant at any time, or to require a Participant to withdraw from a Program at any time if it is determined in a Program Leaders sole discretion that it is the best interest of the Participant's health and safety, and/or in the best interest of the Program in general.

The Participant agrees to take personal responsibility for insuring the Participant's own personal effects and Green Pathways cannot be held liable for any loss or damage of personal effects.

The Participant is responsible for ensuring that he / she has a valid passport, any necessary visa, permits and vaccinations and has obtained and supplied all relevant valid documentation for the Program in terms of travel documents and medical documents.

Green Pathways cannot be held responsible for a country's decision to refuse entry, exit or the right of passage (national and local laws governing immigration). All Participants must ensure that they contact the relevant Embassy to acquire the relevant Visa or Tourist Permit prior to commencing the Program.

The Participant shall comply with all relevant laws, regulations and customs of the countries visited during the Program. In the event of a contravention of these laws, Green Pathways shall have the right to require the Participant to leave the Program and no liability on the part of Green Pathways shall arise whatsoever.

The Participant will at all times respect and follow local laws and culture of the host country and behave in a responsible and courteous manner. Each Participant has a duty of care to each other, to local people, to host country and to Green Pathways. The Participants shall follow the reasonable instructions of the Tour leaders during the Program.

As representatives of Green Pathways within the host country, the Participant must respect Green Pathways aims and objectives and not wilfully or recklessly seek to damage relations between Green Pathways, the Program and/or the host country. The Participant must not misrepresent Green Pathways in any way ,which would seek to undermine or damage relations between Green Pathways and the host country.

The Participant shall at all times respect and follow the health and safety procedures as set out by Green Pathways, the Program leaders and/or the representative in the host country.

Subject to any special terms agreed, the Participant must pay Green Pathways standard non-refundable charge of $250 as stated on Green Pathways website greenpathways.com. Once a Participant has confirmed their booking and paid the deposit, they shall pay the remaining sum which was the published price as at the time of booking 15 days before Expedition/Tour date.

The non-refundable deposit payment of $250.00 shall be payable by the Participant to Green Pathways immediately upon receipt of the confirmation of booking.

The outstanding balance must be paid by the Participant no later than 15 days prior to departure. If, for any reason, the Participant does not make full payment by this date, then Green Pathways reserves the right to offer the Participant's placement to someone else, without any refund to the Participant.

The total payment (i.e. the deposit and remaining sum paid) shall become non-refundable 15 days prior to the Program start date. Failure to pay the outstanding balance in a timely manner will result in the Participant's placement to be cancelled, without liability on the part of Green pathways.

Green Pathways warrants to the Participant that the Service will be provided using reasonable care and skill and, as far as is reasonably possible.

The Participant understands that certain risks may arise, including, but not limited to, hazards of travelling in remote areas; travel by automobile, van, bus, aeroplane, boat or any other means of conveyance; the forces of nature; civil disturbances; national or international conflicts; terrorism; arbitrary itinerary changes made by foreign governments or vendors; dive related accidents, boat accidents; interacting with dangerous wildlife; personal injury or illness from the local environment; accident or illness in remote locations without immediate evacuation or medical facilities; or negligent acts of third parties. The Participant hereby asserts that he/she knows, understands and appreciates these and other risks inherent in the Program and asserts that his/her participation is completely voluntary and assumes all risk associated with the Program and will hold Green Pathways and its agents and employees harmless from and indemnify them for any and all claims, costs and expenses. The Participant further expressly agrees that the foregoing waiver and assumption of risks is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by applicable law and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. The terms of this agreement shall further extend to the Participant’s heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns.

Green Pathways reserves the right to deny from participating in or otherwise to expel from the Program any Participant who is in breach of any term of this Agreement.

Possession / taking / supplying of illegal or illicit substances. The question of whether the substances are illegal or illicit is to be governed by the jurisdiction of the state where the acts take place.

Displaying cruel, thoughtless or rude behaviour or committing acts which could injure or harm a member of the Program (including a staff member), or any other person.

Disobeying Green Pathways, the Program Leader's or the representative in the host country's instructions in relation to health and safety.

Committing an act or displaying behaviour which could jeopardise future Green Pathways Programs within the host country or lead to the souring of relations between Green Pathways and the host communities or country; and breaking local laws. Please note this list is not exhaustive.

Expulsion will be carried out by the Tour Leader at Green Pathways own discretion and is not subject to appeal.

In all such cases the Participant will not be entitled to any reimbursement from Green Pathways, nor will Green Pathways be responsible for any additional costs incurred by the Participant as a result of expulsion.

If Green Pathways cancels the Program, the Participant will be entitled to a refund:

• In all of the above cases where there is a cancellation, Green Pathways first recourse shall be to place the Participant on an alternative Expedition/Tour. Green Pathways shall use reasonable efforts to match any alternative Program in accordance with the Participant's preferences.
• In all of the above cases, either party shall give written notice to the other of cancellation, and any refund or alternative placement given to the Participant shall be considered to be in full and final settlement of all and any liability owed by Green Pathways to the Participant.

I HAVE READ THE WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY OF THIS AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, AND UNDERSTAND THAT I AM GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY, AND INTEND BY COMPLETION OF MY APPLICATION TO AGREE TO A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.