| TERMS / CONDITIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES |
MIAMI SKI CLUB. INC. and cooperating agents act only in the capacity of agents for the passenger in all matters pertaining to hotel accommodations and transportation, whether by railroad, motor bus, motor car, steamship, or plane and as such shall not beliable for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity which may be occasioned either by reason of defect in any vehicle, or through the acts or default of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger, or in carrying out the arrangement of the trip(s), or otherwise with the connection therewith. We reserve the right without notice to make changes in transportation or lodging as might become necessary. The MIAMI SKI CLUB, INC reserves the right to cancel this trip at any time. The member agrees to be bound by any and all CAB regulations and rules applicable to this trip. It there is any forfeiture of the members' deposit due to the violation of any CAB regulation by the MIAMI SKI CLUB, INC or any member thereof, the member agrees to hold harmless the MIAMI SKI CLUB, INC., from any loss which may be sustained by said member, if there is a contract between CAB regulations and the printed portion of this brochure, the CAB regulations shall prevail. Baggage is carried at owner’s risk. In consideration of the mutual benefits derived from membership in the MIAMI SKI CLUB, INC.. and acknowledging the hazards inherent in the sport ofsnow skiing, the undersigned does hereby assume all risks and absolves, releases and waives any and all liability, claims or demands against the MIAMI SKI CLUB, INC., its officers, directors and each and every member.
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| CANCELLATION POLICY |
A cancellation request must be made in writing and sent (return receipt requested) to the MIAMI SKI CLUB, INC. In the event of cancellation, a refund will be made less a $50 service fee per person, up to 60 days prior to departure. If full payment or WRITTEN NOTICE OF CANCELLATION is not received by MIAMI SKI CLUB, INC. on or before 60 days prior to departure, then deposit will be forfeited. If a cancellation request is received by MIAMI SKI CLUB, INC. less than 60 days prior to departure, a refund will be made ONLY if an eligible substitute is available from the waiting list. The applicant must secure an eligible substitute who has paid for the full trip price at least 24 hours before the time of scheduled departure. In this event, a refund will be made, less all expenses incurred by the MIAMI SKI CLUB, INC., plus a $l00 service fee. MIAMI SKI CLUB, INC., reserves the right to increase the trip prices. In the event the cost increases, any such increase in trip prices will be invoiced to the trip participant. Such increases shall not modify or alter the cancellation provisions above. Refunds may not be made until six to eight weeks after the trip is concluded if canceled within 60 days prior to departure. Certain trips may carry a different cancellation policy, which will supersede any other policies thereof which may arise out of, or be related to an injury or pecuniary loss by reason of said membership, through participation on this trip. Airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time the passengers are not on board their aircraft.
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WAIT LIST POLI CY
When a trip is full, all extra trip applications will be put on the wait list in the order received. To be put on the wait list, persons must be members in good standing of the MSC, have submitted a completed trip application and a deposit check. Persons on the wait list must notify appropriate MSC Trip Chairperson in writing if they desire to be removed from the wait list. When space becomes available, they will be notified in writing that they are confirmed on the trip and become subject to all cancellation fees. Upon confirmation of a trip, the balance currently due on the payment schedule must be received by the Trip Chairperson within seven days. Persons who are on the wait list and who are not offered space on the trip or who withdraw from the wait list prior to being offered space on the trip will be refunded their entire downpayment. You may check with the Trip Chairperson from time to time to determine your status on the wait list.
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| FLIGHTS |
All flights depart from Miami International Airport. It is the responsibility of the trip participant to be at the airport at the time indicated by the tour operator to insure ample time for both the participant and luggage to make the flight. The Miami Ski Club is not responsible, either for the cost or subsequent arrangements, for any trip participant who misses the scheduled flight. The trip participant is responsible for making arrangement to get to the resort - there will be no refund of the trip payment if either the airline ticket or hotel accommodations are not used. If the trip participant did not attend the pre-trip party or otherwise make arrangements to get the airline ticket for the trip leader, prior to the day of departure, it is the trip participant's responsibility to be at the airport early enough so as not to jeopardize the trip leader missing the flight. If a trip participant has not gotten their ticket from the trip leader by the time the flight is called for boarding, the trip leader will leave the ticket with a supervisor at the airline’s ticket counter.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Every attempt is made to satisfy each accommodations request, with assignments being made on a first-come, first-served basis. If the requested accommodations are unavailable, MSC reserves the right to assign the next most suitable accommodations and collect any additional monies due.
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TRIP PRICES
All prices quoted are based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted on the trip materials. You must have a roommate assigned to get per person double occupancy rate or be subject to single supplement rates or cancellation. Pricing for 3rd and 4th persons are available upon request. SEPARATE BEDS ARE NOT GUARANTEED ON MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY RATES.
Final payment on all trips is due 60 days from departure. Any payments not received timely are subject to any late penalties assessed to the club. Sixty days from the date of trip departures, the Club will turn back to the resorts and airlines any unsold rooms and air seats. Although many times it is possible to get rooms and air seats back, any new bookings made within 60 days of departure are subject to the current air rate and any additional fees incurred in obtaining lodging accommodations.
Within 45 days of departure, any name changes will be subject to a fee imposed by the airlines. Itinerary changes may be subject to a fee imposed by the tour operator, as well as any air fare differentials. Changes made after travel has commenced will be subject to any fees levied by the airlines. Changes made once travel has commenced must be made through the MSC tour operator. Prices are based on current tariffs in effect as of printing date. Prices of all trips are subject to change due to unforeseen increases.
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| LIFT TICKETS |
Lift ticket arrangements must be finalized 30 days before trip departs. The Club will not purchase lift ticket in the ski area.
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| LUGGAGE |
As a part of the organization of the trip, the Miami Ski Club makes arrangements for baggage handling during the trip. This may or may not apply during the period of baggage handling for airport check-in, depending upon airport security procedures prevailing at the time of the flight.
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| ROOMMATES |
Roommate preferences must be indicated on trip applications. Any changes or subsequent requests should be made in writing and mailed it to the Trip Chairperson. Those not requesting specific roommates will be matched as suitably as possible.
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| POLICY CONCERNING NON-TRIP PARTICIPANTS SHARING ROOMS |
Miami Ski Club trips will be limited to only those persons whose applications and payments have been received and confirmed by the MSC office. Attempts at allowing non-trip participants to share accommodations will not be permitted. This policy has been established to protect the Miami Ski Club’s reputation with the hotel industry and to avoid inconveniencing other trip participants.
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RULES OF CONDUCT
In order to promote goodwill and relaxation at the Miami Ski Club activities (trips, parties, Snowballs, etc.). it shall be the duty of the person in charge of such an activity or any member of the Board of Directors to eject anyone from the activity whose behavior exceeds the bounds of good taste or who participates in illegal acts. Such person shall also be subject to expulsion from the Miami Ski Club if deemed necessary by the Board of Directors. In that case, the sole liability of the Miami Ski Club shall be the refund of the membership dues paid during the current year. It is the Club’s policy to expressly prohibit any and all illegal activities by any member of the Club or by any participant in Club activities.
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TRIP LEADER
The trip leader may chose at times to ski with you. The leader does so as a fellow skier and is not to be considered a guide. You are responsible to judge your own ability to descend a slope safely based on your own physical endurance, the weather, snow conditions and inclination of skiing terrain. The areas chosen by the trip leader does not indicate that terrain is safe or suitable for you.
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