Privacy & Terms

1. Acceptance of Terms

   By accessing or utilizing this website and/or engaging with our services, you consent to adhere to these Terms of Use. Should you disagree with these terms, we kindly request that you refrain from using the website or availing yourself of our services.

2. Single Supplement

   Our Vietnam photo tour prices are set for two people sharing a room. If you’re traveling alone or prefer your own room, this is an extra charge for it. We’ll try to pair you with another solo member with the same gender.

3. Tours Reservations and Payments

   1. Accepted payment methods:
      • Western Union (recommended)
      • Bank wire transfer
      • Credit Card via PayPal
   2. To secure a spot with Tran Tuan Viet Photography, submit a registration form along with a minimum deposit per passenger.
   3. Payments must be made via Western Union, bank wire transfer or PayPal (no account required; credit/debit cards accepted).
   4. After receive your tour registration, we will provide an invoice and send with payment link to your email.
   5. Failure to pay the final balance by the due date may result in cancellation, subject to the penalties outlined below.
   6. Final balances are payable by Western Union or/and bank wire transfer; if this isn’t possible, we’ll offer alternatives.
   7. Clients have the option to minimize transfer fees by paying the full amount in one transaction.

4. Payment Terms

   1. First deposit: $1,000 or $2,000, $2,500 upon booking depends of tour price.
   2. Remaining balance: 90 days before the tour commences.
   3. Pay the full tour fee instead of a deposit if you start booking less than 90 days before the scheduled departure.

5. Travel Insurance

   1. We highly recommend that all trip participants carry their own trip insurance while attend our tour. This should cover any portion of trip payments that we are unable to refund due to cancellation. It should also cover unused airline tickets and so forth. It is the participant’s responsibility to carry adequate health insurance for the areas we will be visiting.
   2. Any emergency care, hospital visits, dentist’s visits, doctor’s visits, prescriptions, and so forth are not covered by us and will be billed directly to the participant if no insurance is carried. The participant is solely responsible for ensuring their travel, health, dental, and prescription insurance provides adequate coverage.
   3. We highly recommend “any reason” trip cancellation insurance services like SquareMouth.com for options.

6. Itinerary Changes and Delays

   1. We will try to stick to the published itineraries of Vietnam photography tour as much as possible. However, there are circumstances outside our control that may cause changes or omissions. These include things like inclement weather, geopolitical events, unexpected closures, transportation delays, sickness, etc.
   2. In the event circumstances outside of control cause a significant deviation to the itinerary, we reserve the right to make the necessary changes to ensure the most successful photo tour outcome.
   3. No refunds can be given for adverse circumstances outside of our control. Participants should allow some degree of flexibility in the itinerary and scheduling.
   4. If an itinerary change is needed before the trip departs, we will communicate this to the trip participants. Per diem refunds can be given for any significant pre-trip itinerary changes.

7. Cancellation

   1. We highly recommend travel insurance services.
   2. Cancellations must be submitted in writing (email is fine). Once the tour starts, no refunds will be issued for unused portions (e.g., rooms, meals, flights, tour days, events, or services).
   3. Cancellation penalties, detailed below, reflect costs we incur on your behalf, including non-refundable payments to agents, hotels, airlines, etc.
   4. Vietnam Photo Tours LLC isn’t liable for cancellations past deadlines, regardless of circumstances.

8. Refund

   1. A refund will be considered if a replacement participant has been found and the tour is fully booked.
   2. More than 90 days before the tour: 100% refund of payments made, minus $300 service fee, and bank/Paypal fees.
   3. From 89 days to 75 days before the tour: 75% refund of payments made
   4. From 74 days to 60 days before the tour: 50% refund
   5. Less than 60 days before the tour: no refund

9. Use of Cookies

   1. This website may use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content.
   2. By continuing to use the site, you consent to the use of cookies of the website.

10. Trademarks, Names, Photos, and Titles

    1. All brand names, logos, trademarks, and titles displayed on this website are the property of their respective owners.
    2. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or modification of any branding elements without prior consent is strictly prohibited.
    3. All images, photographs, and graphics used on this website are either owned by us, licensed for use, or used with permission.
    4. You may not download, reproduce, distribute, or modify any images without obtaining prior written consent.

11. Intellectual Property Rights

    1. All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is protected by copyright laws and remains the property of the website owner or its licensors.
    2. Unauthorized use of any content is strictly prohibited.

12. Limitation of Liability

    1. We do not guarantee that the website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or secure.
    2. We are not liable for any direct, indirect, or incidental damages arising from your use of the website.

13. Changes to Terms

    1. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice.
    2. Continued use of the website and our services after changes constitute acceptance of the new terms.

14. Contact Information

    For any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us.

15. Terms Update Time

    Last updated: 11:45 AM, January 17, 2024 GMT+7, Hanoi, Vietnam.