Welcome to the The People Tree INC ("The People Tree INC", "we", "our", "us") website (collectively, the "Site"). This website is governed and managed by The People Tree INC. based in New Jersey. By accessing or using the Site in any manner, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, do not use the Site.
Services
- The People Tree INC provides a platform for booking travel-related services, including but not limited to car rentals, hotel accommodations, vacation packages, and travel insurance. We partner with various service providers to offer these services.
- While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not warrant that the information on our Site is free of errors or omissions.
Third-Party Service Providers
Car Rental Companies
When booking a car rental through our Site, you are entering into an agreement with the car rental company, not with The People Tree INC. Your rental is subject to the terms and conditions of the specific car rental company. These may include, but are not limited to:
- Age restrictions
- Driver's license requirements
- Insurance requirements
- Fuel policies
- Mileage limitations
- Cancellation and modification policies
- Additional driver fees
- Cross-border travel restrictions
- Vehicle return policies
Hotels
When booking a hotel through our Site, you are entering into an agreement with the hotel, not with The People Tree INC. Your stay is subject to the terms and conditions of the specific hotel. These may include, but are not limited to:
- Check-in and check-out times
- Cancellation and modification policies
- Pet policies
- Smoking policies
- Additional guest fees
- Resort fees
- Parking fees
- Wi-Fi and amenity charges
- Age restrictions for booking
Booking and Payments
- All bookings are subject to availability and confirmation.
- Prices displayed on the Site are subject to change without notice.
- Payment methods accepted will be clearly displayed during the booking process.
- In some cases, you may be required to pay the service provider directly at the time of service.
- Currency conversion rates are based on various publicly available sources and should be used as guidelines only.
- Some bookings may require a deposit or prepayment. The terms of such payments will be clearly communicated during the booking process.
- The People Tree INC reserves the right to cancel bookings in cases of suspected fraud, abuse of our systems, or violations of these Terms.
Cancellations, Modifications, and Refunds
- Cancellation and modification policies vary by service provider. Please review the specific terms for each booking carefully.
- The People Tree INC reserves the right to charge administrative fees for cancellations or modifications made through our platform.
- Refund processing times may vary depending on the service provider and the payment method used.
- In the event of a significant change made by a service provider to your booking, we will attempt to notify you and provide options for rebooking or refunding.
User Responsibilities
- You are responsible for providing accurate and complete information when making a booking.
- You must be at least 18 years old to use the Site and make bookings.
- You agree not to use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the Site.
- You are responsible for ensuring that you meet all requirements for your travel, including but not limited to valid passports, visas, vaccinations, and travel insurance.
- You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the countries you are traveling to or from.
User Accounts
- You may be required to create an account to access certain features of the Site.
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
- You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users of the Site, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.
Limitation of Liability
- The People Tree INC acts solely as an intermediary between you and the service providers. We are not responsible for the actions, omissions, or policies of these third-party providers.
- To the fullest extent permitted by law, The People Tree INC shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site or any services booked through the Site.
- We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information on our Site.
- The People Tree INC is not liable for any losses or damages arising from your failure to comply with travel requirements, including but not limited to valid passports, visas, and health requirements.
Intellectual Property
- All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of The People Tree INC or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.
- You may not use, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content from the Site without our express written consent.
- Any feedback, comments, or suggestions you may provide regarding the Site is entirely voluntary and we will be free to use such feedback, comments or suggestions without any obligation to you.
Privacy Policy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which can be found [link to Privacy Policy]. By using the Site, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The People Tree INC, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from any violation of these Terms or any activity related to your account.
Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided solely as a convenience to you and do not imply an endorsement or relationship between The People Tree INC and the third-party site. We do not exercise control over third-party websites and are not responsible for their content or privacy policies.
Force Majeure
The People Tree INC is not liable for any failure to perform due to unforeseen circumstances or causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.
Dispute Resolution
- Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall first be attempted to be resolved through informal negotiations.
- If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, you agree that any claim or dispute will be resolved through binding arbitration, conducted on an individual basis, and not on a class-wide basis.
- The arbitration will be conducted in New Jersey, unless you and The People Tree INC agree otherwise.
Modifications to Terms
The People Tree INC reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified Terms.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and The People Tree INC regarding the use of the Site, superseding any prior agreements between you and The People Tree INC relating to your use of the Site.