Terms and Conditions for Wakagaeri Expeditions

Welcome to Wakagaeri Expeditions. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website and the services provided by Wakagaeri Expeditions, including guided historical tours, cultural immersion experiences, rural homestay programs, traditional craft workshops, local cuisine tasting tours, and bespoke travel planning. By accessing or using our online platform and engaging with our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using our site or booking any service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our site or services.

2. Services Provided

Wakagaeri Expeditions offers a diverse range of tourism and hospitality services. These include, but are not limited to:

3. Booking and Payment

All bookings for Wakagaeri Expeditions services are subject to availability and confirmation. Specific payment terms, including deposits, final payments, and cancellation policies, will be communicated at the time of booking for each particular tour or service. Full payment is generally required prior to the commencement of any service.

4. Cancellations and Refunds

Cancellation policies vary depending on the specific service booked and will be clearly outlined prior to booking confirmation. Generally, significant penalties may apply for cancellations made within a certain proximity to the service start date. Refunds, if applicable, will be processed according to the specific cancellation policy for the booked service. Wakagaeri Expeditions reserves the right to cancel or modify tours due to unforeseen circumstances, in which case alternatives or refunds will be offered.

5. Participant Conduct

Participants are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful manner, mindful of local customs, traditions, and the environment. Any behavior deemed disruptive, offensive, or hazardous to other participants, guides, or the local community may result in immediate removal from the tour or program without refund.

6. Health and Safety

Participants are responsible for assessing their own health and physical capabilities before booking and participating in any service. Guests with medical conditions or special needs are advised to inform Wakagaeri Expeditions at the time of booking. While we prioritize safety, participation in tours and activities carries inherent risks, and Wakagaeri Expeditions is not liable for personal injury, property damage, or loss incurred during participation, except where caused by our negligence.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on our online platform, including text, graphics, logos, images, and service descriptions, is the property of Wakagaeri Expeditions or its content suppliers and protected by Japanese and international copyright laws. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of any content from this site is strictly prohibited.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Wakagaeri Expeditions, its directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the service; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the service; (iii) any content obtained from the service; and (iv) unauthorized access, use or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence) or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage.

9. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Kyoto, Japan.

10. Changes to Terms

Wakagaeri Expeditions reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will provide reasonable notice of any changes by posting the new Terms and Conditions on this page. Your continued use of our site and services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms and Conditions.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Wakagaeri Expeditions

387 Sumiyoshi-cho,

Nakagyo-ku,

Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture,

604-0981 Japan