Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: 5/27/25
Chicas Abroad Terms and Conditions
1. Booking and Payment
• A non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your spot.
• Note: Deposits are fully transferrable to another Chicas Abroad trip if you notify us at least 91 days prior to departure.
• Full payment is due by the specified deadline prior to the trip departure.
• Failure to pay in full by the deadline may result in cancellation of your booking.
2. Cancellation and Refunds
• All cancellations must be submitted in writing.
• Deposits are non-refundable.
• Note: Deposits are fully transferrable to another Chicas Abroad trip if you notify us at least 91 days prior to departure.
• Refunds (excluding deposits – see above note) may be available on a sliding scale depending on how far in advance the cancellation is made:
• Cancellation 91 days or more before the trip departure date: 100% refund minus the deposit
• Cancellation 61–90 days before the trip departure date: 50% refund minus the deposit
• Cancellation 0–60 days before the trip departure date: no refund
• No refunds will be issued for any unused portion of a trip once it has commenced.
3. Travel Insurance
• Travel insurance is strongly recommended and may be required for certain trips.
• It is your responsibility to obtain adequate coverage for trip cancellation, medical emergencies, and personal belongings.
4. Trip Changes and Cancellations by Chicas Abroad
• We reserve the right to cancel or modify any trip due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to natural disasters, political unrest, insufficient enrollment, or other events beyond our control.
• In such cases, you will be offered the choice of a credit, transfer to another trip, or full refund (excluding any third-party costs).
5. Health and Safety
• By booking a trip, you affirm that you are physically fit to participate in all scheduled activities.
• You are responsible for disclosing any medical conditions that may affect your participation.
• Chicas Abroad reserves the right to decline participation or remove anyone whose behavior and/or physical ability jeopardizes the group’s safety or well-being.
6. Liability Waiver
• Participation in a Chicas Abroad trip is at your own risk.
• Chicas Abroad and its representatives are not liable for any injury, loss, damage, accident, delay, or expense arising from travel.
7. Code of Conduct
• We promote a respectful and inclusive environment.
• Discriminatory, disruptive, or unsafe behavior will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the trip without refund.
8. Media Release
• By joining a trip, you grant Chicas Abroad the right to use photographs, videos, or testimonials taken during the trip for promotional purposes unless you request otherwise in writing.
9. Governing Law
• These terms are governed by the laws of the state of Washington.
10. Agreement to Terms
• By submitting payment, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.