Terms and Conditions

Please read these Terms and Conditions ("Terms") carefully before using the lapequa.com website or participating in any mountain hiking expeditions organized by Lapequa ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

1. Services Description

Lapequa organizes mountain hiking expeditions and related adventure activities. Our services include planning, guiding, and facilitating mountain hiking trips of varying difficulty levels. The specific details of each expedition, including duration, difficulty, equipment requirements, and costs, will be provided separately for each trip.

2. User Obligations

By using our services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete personal information when registering for expeditions.
• Maintain the confidentiality of any account information and passwords.
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
• Be in adequate physical condition for the specific expedition you register for.
• Disclose any pre-existing medical conditions that may affect your ability to participate safely.
• Follow all safety instructions and guidelines provided by our guides and staff.
• Respect the environment, local cultures, and other participants during expeditions.
• Possess or obtain all necessary documentation (passports, visas, permits) required for participation.
• Arrive at designated meeting points at the scheduled times.

3. Service Limitations

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or cancel expeditions due to weather conditions, safety concerns, or insufficient participation.
• Refuse service to anyone who, in our judgment, may endanger themselves or others.
• Alter routes, accommodation, or activities as necessary based on local conditions.
• Require additional documentation or preparation from participants as deemed necessary.
• Establish age, skill, or physical fitness requirements for specific expeditions.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on lapequa.com, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of Lapequa or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws. The compilation of all content on this site is the exclusive property of Lapequa and is protected by international copyright laws.

Users may not reproduce, distribute, display, sell, lease, transmit, create derivative works from, translate, modify, reverse-engineer, disassemble, decompile, or otherwise exploit this website or any portion of it without our explicit written permission.

5. Liability Limitations

Mountain hiking and related activities are inherently risky. By participating in our expeditions, you acknowledge and accept these risks. To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• Lapequa and its employees, guides, agents, and partners are not liable for any injury, illness, death, loss, or damage that may occur to persons or property as a result of participation in our expeditions.
• We are not responsible for any delays, changes in schedule, or other events beyond our reasonable control.
• Our liability for any claim, whether based in contract, tort, or otherwise, shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the specific expedition giving rise to such claim.
• We are not liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages.

6. Payment and Cancellation

Detailed payment terms and cancellation policies will be provided at the time of booking. Generally:

• A deposit is required to secure your place on an expedition.
• Full payment is typically required 30-60 days before the expedition start date.
• Cancellations made within a specified period before the expedition may result in partial or no refund.
• We strongly recommend purchasing appropriate travel insurance.

7. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from these Terms or our services shall be resolved as follows:

• Parties will attempt to resolve any disputes through good-faith negotiation.
• If negotiation fails, disputes shall be submitted to mediation in accordance with the rules of a mutually agreed upon mediation service.
• If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration conducted in accordance with the rules of arbitration in the jurisdiction where Lapequa is registered.
• The language of arbitration shall be English.
• The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on both parties.

8. Privacy Policy

Our collection and use of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where Lapequa is registered, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified Terms.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

Last updated: June 15, 2023