📄 Terms of Service

Effective Date: 05/01/2025
Business Name: Guided Steps Travel

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the services offered by Guided Steps Travel (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By using our website, requesting a quote, submitting a travel inquiry, or making a payment for services, you agree to these Terms.

1. Role as Travel Advisor and Facilitator

Guided Steps Travel acts as a travel advisor and planning facilitator, providing personalized travel consultation, itinerary creation, and booking assistance for travel services offered by third-party vendors such as cruise lines, tour operators, airlines, and hotels.

We do not own, operate, or control any travel service provider or vendor. All bookings are made subject to the terms and conditions of the third-party provider.

2. Payments and Service Fees

We may collect payments on behalf of vendors in order to secure your travel arrangements. All such funds are transferred directly to the vendors and are subject to vendor terms and refund policies.

We may charge non-refundable planning or service fees to cover consultation, itinerary design, administrative support, or group coordination. These will be clearly disclosed prior to payment and are not refundable, even if your trip is canceled or modified.

3. Refunds and Cancellations

Refunds for travel services are subject solely to the policies of the third-party vendor (e.g., cruise line, airline). Guided Steps Travel does not issue refunds for any travel service once payment has been transferred to a vendor.

Please review our Refund Policy for full details.

4. Client Responsibilities

By using our services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and timely information

• Review all itinerary details before confirming

• Understand and agree to the vendor’s policies and payment terms

• Purchase travel insurance (recommended, but optional)

• Communicate any changes or special needs clearly and promptly

5. Limitation of Liability

Guided Steps Travel shall not be liable for:

• Acts, errors, or omissions of third-party vendors

• Schedule changes, cancellations, overbooking, or financial defaults by travel providers

• Weather conditions, natural disasters, government restrictions, or force majeure events

• Injury, illness, loss, or damage during travel

Your participation in travel services is at your own risk, and you agree to release us from liability to the fullest extent permitted by law.

6. Use of Website and Forms

Our website (hosted on Wix) and travel intake forms (powered by Travefy or other third-party tools) are provided for your convenience. By using these tools, you acknowledge that:

• You are responsible for the accuracy of your input

• You agree not to misuse or attempt unauthorized access

• Data submitted is governed by our Privacy Policy

7. Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including logos, designs, trip descriptions, and blog content, is the property of Guided Steps Travel and may not be copied, reproduced, or redistributed without permission.

8. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of [Your State], without regard to conflict of law principles.

10. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact:

📧 mark2guidestepstravel.com
📞954-854-3363
🌐 www.guidedstepstravel.com