Terms And Conditions


Important Notice

Your engagement with BACKPACKERS UNITED PRIVATE LIMITED is governed by these essential Terms and Conditions, shaping the foundation of our collaboration.They outline your rights, obligations, and restrictions you may face. Please review them carefully. By ordering products or services from our website, you signify your agreement to these terms.

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our services. Do not use our website if you disagree with these terms, are not of legal age, or are barred from using our website under applicable laws.

Applicability

These Terms apply to all transactions on Backpackers United's website (backpackersunited.in). We may modify these Terms without prior notice, and it's your responsibility to review them regularly. Continued use of our website after changes implies your acceptance.

Order Acceptance and Cancellation

Your order represents an offer to purchase, which we must accept. We may decline orders at our discretion. An order confirmation email signifies our acceptance of your order. You may cancel your order as outlined. Please note that cancellation fees may apply and that refunds may not be available for certain non-refundable bookings and it will take 5-7 business days for your refund. Any changes or cancellations must be made through our Website or by contacting our customer support.

Pricing and Payment

Prices on our website are subject to change without notice. The final cost will include applicable taxes and will be detailed at checkout. Payment for orders is processed via a third-party gateway, for which additional terms may apply. We are not liable for issues arising from payment gateway transactions.

Delivery

Products and services will be delivered through third-party vendors. We are not responsible for any payments made directly to these providers.

Smoking and Alcohol Policy

The consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited unless explicitly permitted by Backpackers United under certain circumstances. This policy is to ensure safety and compliance with legal standards.

Cancellations and Refunds

Cancellations must be requested in writing to info@backpackersunited.in 7 days before the date of travel. Cancellation charges are detailed on our product pages and are due to potential losses incurred by us. Refunds are processed within 7-10 business days.

Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy on (privacy policy link) for details on how we handle your personal information.

Force Majeure

Our company is not responsible or liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control. This includes, but is not limited to, unforeseen events such as natural disasters (like floods, earthquakes, or fires), explosions, actions by government authorities, conflicts like wars, invasions, or terrorism, public disturbances such as riots or widespread civil unrest, national crises, rebellions, epidemics, strikes or labor disputes not involving our employees, challenges faced by transportation carriers, or delays in receiving necessary materials due to shortages or disruptions. This also covers issues like telecommunications failures or power outages.

Permit Dependency Clause

The trek and tour services provided by Backpackers United are contingent upon obtaining the necessary permits issued by the respective state or forest departments. The issuance of such permits is solely within the jurisdiction and discretion of the relevant governmental authorities. Consequently, Backpackers United bears no responsibility for any actions, decisions, or delays by these authorities concerning the issuance of permits.

In the event that the required permits are not issued, are delayed, or are revoked by the respective state or forest department, Backpackers United reserves the right to modify, reschedule, or cancel the trek or tour. Participants acknowledge that such modifications are beyond the control of Backpackers United and accept that no liability shall be incurred by Backpackers United for any inconvenience, loss, or damage arising from such changes.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by Indian law, with Bangalore as the jurisdiction for any legal matters.

Dispute Resolution

Disputes will be resolved through arbitration in Bangalore, as per the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

Assignment

You cannot assign these Terms without our consent. Any unauthorized assignment is null and void.

No Waivers

Failure to enforce any right doesn't constitute a waiver of future enforcement of that or any other right.

Notices

Notices to us should be sent to info@backpackersunited.in or our legal team in Bangalore. Email notices are effective when sent, and postal notices are effective upon receipt.

Severability

If any part of these Terms is found unenforceable, the rest will remain effective.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Website Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and BACKPACKERS UNITED PRIVATE LIMITED.