Terms & Conditions
By using www.shutteradventuresco.com, you agree to be legally bound by these terms, which shall take effect immediately.
If you disagree to be legally bound by all the following Terms & Conditions, please do not use the Shutter Adventures Co. website.
Shutter Adventures Co. may change these Terms & Conditions at any time by posting changes online. Please review these Terms & Conditions regularly to ensure you are aware of any changes made by Shutter Adventures Co. Your continued use of www.shutteradventuresco.com website after changes are posted means you agree to be legally bound by these terms as updated and/or amended.
You may not copy, reproduce, republish, download, post, broadcast, transmit, make available to the public, or otherwise use content owned by Shutter Adventures Co. (inclusive of text, images, URLs, pricing information, etc.) in any way except for your own personal use.
Any commercial use of Shutter Adventures Co. content requires the prior written permission of Shutter Adventures Co.
You agree to use www.shutteradventuresco.com only for lawful purposes, and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of Shutter Adventures Co.
Your use of www.shutteradventuresco.com is intended for personal use and/or to make legitimate requests to book the products or services offered. You agree not to use this site to make any speculative, false, or fraudulent requests. You agree not to use robots or other automated means to access this site, unless specifically permitted by Shutter Adventures Co.
We permit you to use the site subject to the restrictions in these Terms & Conditions. In accessing or using the site, you may be exposed to content that is offensive, indecent, inaccurate, objectionable, or otherwise inappropriate. Shutter Adventures Co. does not endorse such content, and cannot vouch for its accuracy. You therefore access and use the site at your own risk.
Tour Costs
Information supplied upon registration outlines the specific costs included in your tour fee. Generally, these costs include lodging in single/double/twin/triple room occupancy; meals (specified in the itinerary as BLD, denoting breakfast, lunch, or dinner); ground transportation during the trip in vans, SUVs, or small buses; National Park fees, photography tuition, entrance fees, and coordination/guide services provided by the tour leaders. Not included are airfare or other transportation from your home to the tour location, airport departure taxes, insurance, alcoholic beverages and bar expenses (plus bottled water and soft drink expenses), tips and gratuities to the local guide, phone calls, passport or visa fees, laundry, or items of a personal nature. Gratuities to Shutter Adventures Co. tour leaders are optional and always appreciated. Rates are based on group tariffs; if the tour does not have sufficient registrations, a small-party supplement may be charged.
Single accommodations are available for a supplemental cost in many locations; see the pre-departure tour information or message us for details. You will be charged the single supplement fee if you desire single accommodations. In some remote locations, clients with single rooms are occasionally forced to share due to circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, appropriate per diem refunds will be made reflecting the direct cost of the single room at the facility where clients are required to share.
Tour Cost Amendments
Cost increases may occur unexpectedly due to rising airfares, ground transport costs, fuel surcharges, accommodation costs, and currency fluctuations, among others. Shutter Adventures Co. may be compelled to amend prices, and we reserve the right to do so without prior notice. All photo tour quotes are based on known costs and rates of exchange at the time of bookin,g and any significant changes beyond the control of Shutter Adventures Co. will be passed on to the client. Tour prices are based on tariffs and exchange rates in effect at the time of publication and are subject to adjustment in the event of any change therein. An increase in tour prices shall not, in itself, constitute grounds for any refund of funds paid for the trip, except as determined by the terms of our cancellation policy.
Items Excluded in the Tour Price
Passport and visa fees, camera fees, (excluding Photo Tours), excess baggage charges, medical and evacuation costs, all items of a personal nature such as laundry, beverages (alcoholic, soft drinks, bottled water), client communication expenses, room service, optional excursions, or deviations from the scheduled tour, meals not included in the itinerary, and gratuities for the drivers, guides, and hotel porters. If any tour is delayed due to weather or road conditions, flight delays, illness, or other contingency over which Shutter Adventures Co. or its agents or contracted tour operators have no control, the cost incurred by such delay is not included in your tour cost.
Logistics
Whenever possible, our tour participants are lodged in comfortable, modern hotels. We select among the above-average to the best available accommodations, but refrain from extravagance. Some interesting photographic destinations are far removed from modern amenities, however, and where necessary, we will be accommodated in rustic country inns, cabins, or tented camps.
Our itineraries are intended as examples only. Participants should allow for flexibility due to changes in weather, natural history, or cultural events, or other logistical arrangements deemed necessary by Shutter Adventures Co., our tour leaders, or the local guides.
The second tour leader listed for each tour on the website will be added as the group size warrants. If only one space remains on a tour, and logistics permit, we accept two persons traveling together, even if it exceeds the tour's maximum participants.
Registration, Cancellation, and Refund Conditions
1. A deposit of 500 USD (or the equivalent in PHP) for international tours/workshops and PHP 5000 for local (Philippine) tours/seminars is required to reserve a place for you on a Shutter Adventures Co. tour/workshop.
2. All prices are quoted in Philippine Peso or USD.
3. Down payment can be made using credit cards or wire/bank transfer to any of our bank accounts. For credit card payment, please use the "Debit or Credit Card" or "PayPal" checkout link on the tour/workshop page.
4. We also accept payments via remittance, wire, bank transfer, G-Cash, PayPal, or credit cards using PayPal Checkout. An additional 4% PayPal fee applies if you pay via PayPal or PayPal Checkout.
5. If you are paying the down payment via wire/bank transfer, please send it to any of the bank accounts provided by Shutter Adventures Co. and e-mail the proof of payment to [email protected] or [email protected]. Include your full name and the photography tour name in your email.
6. After the down payment, we will send PDFs containing more information about the photography tour.
7. Trip deposits / down payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
8. Full payment/balance is due at least 30 days (for local tours) and 90 days (for international tours) before the departure date.
9. No partial refunds are made for unused portions or services of a trip for any reason whatsoever.
10. Cancellation fees are not transferable.
11. We must receive written notice of your cancellation via email, at which time cancellation fees in the following amounts apply:
Local Tours
If written cancellation is received
60 days or prior : Cancellation fee of 100% of the down payment
59 to 31 days prior : Cancellation fee of 50% of the entire tour fee
30 days or fewer : Cancellation fee of 100% of the entire tour fee
International Tours
If written cancellation is received
150 days or prior : Cancellation fee of 100% of the down payment
149 to 91 days prior : Cancellation fee of 50% of the entire tour fee
90 days or fewer : Cancellation fee of 100% of the entire tour fee
Contact Schedule
Participants will receive four messages/emails before the tour departs:
1. Confirmation of the deposit and issuance of an acknowledgement receipt.
2. Information about clothing and photo gear recommendations, climate data, applicable health advisories, and reading list. Visa information will also be included (if applicable).
3. Issuance of Official Receipt within 30 days for local and international tours.
4. Final tour Information includes pick-up and drop-off locations (local tours), flight arrival instructions (if it involves air travel), itinerary revisions (if any), hotel addresses, tour telephone contact information, and participant list. We include the tour leader's telephone number(s) and/or e-mail address with the final documents so you can ask any special photographic questions you may have about the tour. We welcome your calls or e-mail messages to [email protected].
Trip Insurance
We provide travel insurance for all our local tours. AXA PH is our choice for delivering our clients' domestic travel and health insurance. For international tours, our clients must obtain their own travel and health insurance with coverage tailored to the destination country.
Health Considerations
Our tours are suitable for people with average fitness / health. Some photography adventures require several kilometers of trek on uneven terrain. Some tours require motorcycle and boat rides. Photography adventures in the mountains usually require trekking at high elevations - all while carrying your camera equipment. If you have concerns about your own capabilities and/or fitness related to a trip, please inquire with our office before reserving a space. By forwarding a signed Registration Form and tour down payment, you certify that you do not knowingly have any physical or other conditions of disability that would create a risk for you or other trip participants. You agree to inform us in writing of any changes in your health at any time before the tour. We reserve the right to request a doctor's statement of good health. The company's or tour leader's judgement shall determine an individual's ability to embark upon or continue a tour. Once a tour has been confirmed, medical circumstances will not be considered as exceptions to our cancellation policy. We assume no responsibility for medical care or for special dietary requirements. “Meatless” meals are generally available at most locations. Due to the remote nature of many photo locations and the growing diversity of dietary trends, participants who require special food items are encouraged to bring their own.
Responsibility
Shutter Adventures Co. and/or their Agents act only as agents for the passenger (tour participant) regarding travel including, but not limited to, sightseeing, meals, lodging, transportation, and all other services whether by railroad, motorcar, motor coach, boat, ship or aircraft or other conveyance, and they assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned either by reason of defect in any vehicle or for any reason whatsoever, or through the acts, bankruptcy or default of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the tour.
They can accept no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delays, cancellations, or changes to flights or other tour services, or due to force majeure, including sickness, weather, strikes, war, volcanic eruptions, terrorist acts, political unrest, quarantines, epidemics or outbreaks, or other causes. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger, as the tour fees cover arrangements only for the times and locations stated. Baggage is entirely at the owner's risk.
Alteration of Tours
The right is reserved to 1) substitute hotels of similar category for those indicated and to make any changes in the itinerary or transport where deemed necessary, or caused by changes in flight schedules or equipment substitution; 2) cancel any tour prior to departure due to low registration, in which case full refund of the paid trip funds will be given, but Shutter Adventures Co. is not responsible for any other tour preparation expenses such as penalized or non-refundable air tickets, visa fees and medical related expenses; 3) At the company’s/business’ sole discretion, suspend or postpone any tour due to force majeure in which case the trip may be rescheduled, or a refund issued less any non-refundable deposits paid to tour component providers on behalf of the passenger, or a travel credit given, but Shutter Adventures Co. is not responsible for any other tour preparation expenses such as penalized or non-refundable air tickets, visa fees and medical related expenses; 4) substitute tour leader(s) for the leader(s) specified initially, in which case the substitution is not a basis for participant cancellation or refund other than provided by our standard cancellation policy; or 5) accept or retain any person as a member of any trip.
Registration Form and Waiver
A Registration Form, including the Registration Conditions and Release and Assumption of Risk sections, must be signed by each participant before the commencement of the tour. Participation by any tour participant will be declined in the absence of the signed Registration Form, including the Release and Assumption of Risk section, with no tour fee refund. No modification to the Registration Form, including the Release and Assumption of Risk section, will be accepted.
Should Shutter Adventures Co., or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, the registering tour participant(s) agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and expenses. In the event a lawsuit is filed, the registering participant(s) agree(s) to do so solely in the Municipality of Cainta, Rizal, Philippines.
If you disagree to be legally bound by all the following Terms & Conditions, please do not use the Shutter Adventures Co. website.
Shutter Adventures Co. may change these Terms & Conditions at any time by posting changes online. Please review these Terms & Conditions regularly to ensure you are aware of any changes made by Shutter Adventures Co. Your continued use of www.shutteradventuresco.com website after changes are posted means you agree to be legally bound by these terms as updated and/or amended.
You may not copy, reproduce, republish, download, post, broadcast, transmit, make available to the public, or otherwise use content owned by Shutter Adventures Co. (inclusive of text, images, URLs, pricing information, etc.) in any way except for your own personal use.
Any commercial use of Shutter Adventures Co. content requires the prior written permission of Shutter Adventures Co.
You agree to use www.shutteradventuresco.com only for lawful purposes, and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of Shutter Adventures Co.
Your use of www.shutteradventuresco.com is intended for personal use and/or to make legitimate requests to book the products or services offered. You agree not to use this site to make any speculative, false, or fraudulent requests. You agree not to use robots or other automated means to access this site, unless specifically permitted by Shutter Adventures Co.
We permit you to use the site subject to the restrictions in these Terms & Conditions. In accessing or using the site, you may be exposed to content that is offensive, indecent, inaccurate, objectionable, or otherwise inappropriate. Shutter Adventures Co. does not endorse such content, and cannot vouch for its accuracy. You therefore access and use the site at your own risk.
Tour Costs
Information supplied upon registration outlines the specific costs included in your tour fee. Generally, these costs include lodging in single/double/twin/triple room occupancy; meals (specified in the itinerary as BLD, denoting breakfast, lunch, or dinner); ground transportation during the trip in vans, SUVs, or small buses; National Park fees, photography tuition, entrance fees, and coordination/guide services provided by the tour leaders. Not included are airfare or other transportation from your home to the tour location, airport departure taxes, insurance, alcoholic beverages and bar expenses (plus bottled water and soft drink expenses), tips and gratuities to the local guide, phone calls, passport or visa fees, laundry, or items of a personal nature. Gratuities to Shutter Adventures Co. tour leaders are optional and always appreciated. Rates are based on group tariffs; if the tour does not have sufficient registrations, a small-party supplement may be charged.
Single accommodations are available for a supplemental cost in many locations; see the pre-departure tour information or message us for details. You will be charged the single supplement fee if you desire single accommodations. In some remote locations, clients with single rooms are occasionally forced to share due to circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, appropriate per diem refunds will be made reflecting the direct cost of the single room at the facility where clients are required to share.
Tour Cost Amendments
Cost increases may occur unexpectedly due to rising airfares, ground transport costs, fuel surcharges, accommodation costs, and currency fluctuations, among others. Shutter Adventures Co. may be compelled to amend prices, and we reserve the right to do so without prior notice. All photo tour quotes are based on known costs and rates of exchange at the time of bookin,g and any significant changes beyond the control of Shutter Adventures Co. will be passed on to the client. Tour prices are based on tariffs and exchange rates in effect at the time of publication and are subject to adjustment in the event of any change therein. An increase in tour prices shall not, in itself, constitute grounds for any refund of funds paid for the trip, except as determined by the terms of our cancellation policy.
Items Excluded in the Tour Price
Passport and visa fees, camera fees, (excluding Photo Tours), excess baggage charges, medical and evacuation costs, all items of a personal nature such as laundry, beverages (alcoholic, soft drinks, bottled water), client communication expenses, room service, optional excursions, or deviations from the scheduled tour, meals not included in the itinerary, and gratuities for the drivers, guides, and hotel porters. If any tour is delayed due to weather or road conditions, flight delays, illness, or other contingency over which Shutter Adventures Co. or its agents or contracted tour operators have no control, the cost incurred by such delay is not included in your tour cost.
Logistics
Whenever possible, our tour participants are lodged in comfortable, modern hotels. We select among the above-average to the best available accommodations, but refrain from extravagance. Some interesting photographic destinations are far removed from modern amenities, however, and where necessary, we will be accommodated in rustic country inns, cabins, or tented camps.
Our itineraries are intended as examples only. Participants should allow for flexibility due to changes in weather, natural history, or cultural events, or other logistical arrangements deemed necessary by Shutter Adventures Co., our tour leaders, or the local guides.
The second tour leader listed for each tour on the website will be added as the group size warrants. If only one space remains on a tour, and logistics permit, we accept two persons traveling together, even if it exceeds the tour's maximum participants.
Registration, Cancellation, and Refund Conditions
1. A deposit of 500 USD (or the equivalent in PHP) for international tours/workshops and PHP 5000 for local (Philippine) tours/seminars is required to reserve a place for you on a Shutter Adventures Co. tour/workshop.
2. All prices are quoted in Philippine Peso or USD.
3. Down payment can be made using credit cards or wire/bank transfer to any of our bank accounts. For credit card payment, please use the "Debit or Credit Card" or "PayPal" checkout link on the tour/workshop page.
4. We also accept payments via remittance, wire, bank transfer, G-Cash, PayPal, or credit cards using PayPal Checkout. An additional 4% PayPal fee applies if you pay via PayPal or PayPal Checkout.
5. If you are paying the down payment via wire/bank transfer, please send it to any of the bank accounts provided by Shutter Adventures Co. and e-mail the proof of payment to [email protected] or [email protected]. Include your full name and the photography tour name in your email.
6. After the down payment, we will send PDFs containing more information about the photography tour.
7. Trip deposits / down payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
8. Full payment/balance is due at least 30 days (for local tours) and 90 days (for international tours) before the departure date.
9. No partial refunds are made for unused portions or services of a trip for any reason whatsoever.
10. Cancellation fees are not transferable.
11. We must receive written notice of your cancellation via email, at which time cancellation fees in the following amounts apply:
Local Tours
If written cancellation is received
60 days or prior : Cancellation fee of 100% of the down payment
59 to 31 days prior : Cancellation fee of 50% of the entire tour fee
30 days or fewer : Cancellation fee of 100% of the entire tour fee
International Tours
If written cancellation is received
150 days or prior : Cancellation fee of 100% of the down payment
149 to 91 days prior : Cancellation fee of 50% of the entire tour fee
90 days or fewer : Cancellation fee of 100% of the entire tour fee
Contact Schedule
Participants will receive four messages/emails before the tour departs:
1. Confirmation of the deposit and issuance of an acknowledgement receipt.
2. Information about clothing and photo gear recommendations, climate data, applicable health advisories, and reading list. Visa information will also be included (if applicable).
3. Issuance of Official Receipt within 30 days for local and international tours.
4. Final tour Information includes pick-up and drop-off locations (local tours), flight arrival instructions (if it involves air travel), itinerary revisions (if any), hotel addresses, tour telephone contact information, and participant list. We include the tour leader's telephone number(s) and/or e-mail address with the final documents so you can ask any special photographic questions you may have about the tour. We welcome your calls or e-mail messages to [email protected].
Trip Insurance
We provide travel insurance for all our local tours. AXA PH is our choice for delivering our clients' domestic travel and health insurance. For international tours, our clients must obtain their own travel and health insurance with coverage tailored to the destination country.
Health Considerations
Our tours are suitable for people with average fitness / health. Some photography adventures require several kilometers of trek on uneven terrain. Some tours require motorcycle and boat rides. Photography adventures in the mountains usually require trekking at high elevations - all while carrying your camera equipment. If you have concerns about your own capabilities and/or fitness related to a trip, please inquire with our office before reserving a space. By forwarding a signed Registration Form and tour down payment, you certify that you do not knowingly have any physical or other conditions of disability that would create a risk for you or other trip participants. You agree to inform us in writing of any changes in your health at any time before the tour. We reserve the right to request a doctor's statement of good health. The company's or tour leader's judgement shall determine an individual's ability to embark upon or continue a tour. Once a tour has been confirmed, medical circumstances will not be considered as exceptions to our cancellation policy. We assume no responsibility for medical care or for special dietary requirements. “Meatless” meals are generally available at most locations. Due to the remote nature of many photo locations and the growing diversity of dietary trends, participants who require special food items are encouraged to bring their own.
Responsibility
Shutter Adventures Co. and/or their Agents act only as agents for the passenger (tour participant) regarding travel including, but not limited to, sightseeing, meals, lodging, transportation, and all other services whether by railroad, motorcar, motor coach, boat, ship or aircraft or other conveyance, and they assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned either by reason of defect in any vehicle or for any reason whatsoever, or through the acts, bankruptcy or default of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the tour.
They can accept no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delays, cancellations, or changes to flights or other tour services, or due to force majeure, including sickness, weather, strikes, war, volcanic eruptions, terrorist acts, political unrest, quarantines, epidemics or outbreaks, or other causes. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger, as the tour fees cover arrangements only for the times and locations stated. Baggage is entirely at the owner's risk.
Alteration of Tours
The right is reserved to 1) substitute hotels of similar category for those indicated and to make any changes in the itinerary or transport where deemed necessary, or caused by changes in flight schedules or equipment substitution; 2) cancel any tour prior to departure due to low registration, in which case full refund of the paid trip funds will be given, but Shutter Adventures Co. is not responsible for any other tour preparation expenses such as penalized or non-refundable air tickets, visa fees and medical related expenses; 3) At the company’s/business’ sole discretion, suspend or postpone any tour due to force majeure in which case the trip may be rescheduled, or a refund issued less any non-refundable deposits paid to tour component providers on behalf of the passenger, or a travel credit given, but Shutter Adventures Co. is not responsible for any other tour preparation expenses such as penalized or non-refundable air tickets, visa fees and medical related expenses; 4) substitute tour leader(s) for the leader(s) specified initially, in which case the substitution is not a basis for participant cancellation or refund other than provided by our standard cancellation policy; or 5) accept or retain any person as a member of any trip.
Registration Form and Waiver
A Registration Form, including the Registration Conditions and Release and Assumption of Risk sections, must be signed by each participant before the commencement of the tour. Participation by any tour participant will be declined in the absence of the signed Registration Form, including the Release and Assumption of Risk section, with no tour fee refund. No modification to the Registration Form, including the Release and Assumption of Risk section, will be accepted.
Should Shutter Adventures Co., or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, the registering tour participant(s) agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and expenses. In the event a lawsuit is filed, the registering participant(s) agree(s) to do so solely in the Municipality of Cainta, Rizal, Philippines.