VIRGILIO TRAVEL, LLC
Booking Agreement
Terms and Conditions

Virgilio Travel, LLC is a travel company providing pilgrimages hosted by Lino Rulli, The Catholic Guy. Lino began leading trips in 2010 and they are unexplainably popular. Because the pilgrimages sell out immediately, there is a 24 hour lottery for sign ups. If you get picked, you “get” to spend thousands of dollars to travel with us. The following Terms and Conditions were written by our lawyers and they insist you read them.

The terms “we”, “us”, “our”, and “Virgilio Travel” refer to Virgilio Travel, LLC a Minnesota limited liability company. The term “you” “traveler” refers to the traveler who is selected via the lottery and confirms a booking through payment of a non-refundable deposit.

CONTRACT. We draw your attention to the Terms and Conditions of travel below, these Terms and Conditions including all brochures, documents, correspondence and the terms and conditions of our suppliers form the basis of the contract with you. Before making a booking with us you must ensure that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions (raising any questions you may have with us). Please be aware that these Terms and Conditions contain waivers of liability as well as waiver of class action and venue selection and notice clauses. By asking us to confirm your booking you are accepting all of the Terms and Conditions laid out below and acknowledging that you have read the Terms of this contract and agree with it.

You represent and warrant that (a) you are of sufficient age to use our services and website and can create binding legal obligations in connection with your use, (b) you are legally authorized to act on behalf of those you represent and accept these Terms and Conditions on their behalf, and (c) the information supplied by you or members of your group is true and correct.

VIOLATIONS BY YOU. You agree that any violation of any such Terms and Conditions may result in (a) the cancellation of your reservation or purchase, (b) your forfeiture of any monies paid for your reservation or purchase, and (c) you being denied access to the applicable travel related product or service.

CHANGES TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Virgilio Travel reserves the right, in our sole discretion, to change these Terms and Conditions at any time. Updated versions of the terms and conditions will be posted here on this website and are effective immediately on posting. If we make material changes, we will notify you. Please check frequently, especially before you make a booking, to see if these Terms and Conditions changed. Your continued use of our services including continuing to use or maintain any bookings after any changes to the Terms and Conditions constitutes your consent to the changes.

COVID 19 RELEASE OF LIABILITY. By booking a tour at this time, you acknowledge the highly contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk for yourself and any minors traveling with you, that you or they may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by traveling and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death even if such injuries or losses occur in a manner that is not foreseeable at the time you book your tour. You acknowledge that exposure to such viruses or disease is an inherent risk of traveling, that cannot be controlled or eliminated by Virgilio Travel.
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You acknowledge that due to the uncertainty of travel at this time, your tour may be postponed or cancelled, or changes may be made to itineraries due to closures of certain sites or activities, for which there may be no refund. You may also be required to quarantine upon arrival in some locations. Some locations may require you to provide proof of vaccination or negative testing. Upon return home additional testing and documentation may be required. You are responsible for understanding these requirements and must not rely on Virgilio Travel to provide these details. You understand that you may become sick before, during, or after the tour and may not be able to travel and such cancellation or interruption will be subject to our cancellation terms below, for which we will not be liable.
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You agree that due to uncertainty caused by COVID 19, Virgilio Travel has strongly encouraged the purchase of travel protection coverage including cancel for any reason coverage if and when available, and that should you fail to purchase travel protection coverage, Virgilio Travel shall not be liable to any losses howsoever arising. Traveler assumes the risk that travel insurance may not cover COVID 19 related claims.
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You, for yourself, and any minors traveling with you, and on behalf of your and their heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin (The Releasors), HEREBY RELEASE, AND HOLD HARMLESS Virgilio Travel LLC, its members, officers, agents, and/or employees, suppliers, and other tour members (RELEASEES), of from and against any and all claims, damages, demands, losses, and liability arising out of or related in any way, in whole or in part to any POSTPONEMENT, CANCELLATION, CHANGES, INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH OR ANY OTHER LOSS you may suffer due to exposure, infection, spread, closure, and travel restrictions related to COVID- 19, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law. The terms of this HOLD HARMLESS AND RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY paragraph, shall survive any termination or cancellation of this Contract, whether by operation of law or otherwise.
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LOTTERY. In order to participate in one of our pilgrimages, you must be selected in our lottery. In order to receive notification about the lottery you should join the email list by completing the form here https://www.linorulli.com/pilgrimages. If you are selected, you will then have 48 hours to pay the non-refundable deposit and provide us additional information for your booking. Failure to pay within this period will result in revocation of or the offer and a new traveler will be selected.
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BOOKING/PAYMENT. Your booking will be confirmed on receipt of the completed registration form and non-refundable deposit. After booking you will receive your itinerary, and an invoice with payment information, and other important travel information. This invoice is subject to change until you receive confirmation that your travel is booked. Some suppliers and airlines will require a larger or payment in full to hold your booking. Traveler will be notified if a larger deposit is required. Deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE, unless stated otherwise in the Terms & Conditions of the Supplier.

Upon booking, we will provide you with instructions of payments and all due dates. You must make all payments in full and on time. If full payment is not received 90 days prior to the departure date, we reserve the right to cancel your travel and apply the cancellation charges set out in the cancellation section below. Failure to make a payment may result in the cancellation of your travel. In such a case this would be considered a cancellation by you and the cancellation terms and fees as described below would be in effect.

Once full payment for your trip is processed, you will receive i) a receipt and ii) a checklist of items for you to review travel documents. Please review documents carefully and promptly as we will not be responsible for any errors. It is your responsibility to review all travel documentation and alert us as soon as possible with any corrections.

TRAVELER INFORMATION. We bring to your attention the importance of accuracy. Names provided to secure reservations must match traveler’s passport. Middle names are not required to appear on airline tickets. Date of birth and complete passport details are required. Any minor name corrections advised after airline tickets have been issued will incur fees. Not all name corrections will be permitted by airlines and may require the purchase of a new ticket. Traveler voluntarily assumes full and sole responsibility for any and all risks and/or costs involved with failure to report any errors and/or omissions to documentation.

CREDIT CARD BOOKINGS. While we do accept major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover, travelers must provide to us a click or signed authorization for every transaction for your trip. Your authorization is an agreement for us to charge your card and an acknowledgement and agreement to these Terms and Conditions including the cancellation terms. As such you agree not to make any improper chargebacks.

In certain cases, you can dispute charges with credit card companies (“chargebacks”). Before initiating a chargeback, you must first call us to discuss any questions or concerns about our charges. We will work with you in attempting to resolve your concerns. By using our service to make a reservation, you accept and agree to our cancellation policy. Virgilio Travel retains the right to dispute any chargeback that is improper and recover any costs, including attorney’s fees related to improper chargebacks. Additionally, in the event of an improper chargeback, we retain the right to cancel any travel reservation related to that improper chargeback. The following chargeback scenarios are improper, and we retain the right to investigate and rebut any such chargeback claims:
Chargebacks resulting from non-cancellable reservations, whether or not the reservation is used.
Chargebacks resulting from charges authorized by family, friends, associates or other third parties with direct access to your credit card. This does not include credit card fraud.
Chargebacks arising from inconsistency or inaccuracy with regard to the supplier’s product description.
Chargebacks resulting from force majeure or other circumstances that are beyond the control of Virgilio Travel or the Supplier.
Chargebacks resulting because you do not agree with the cancellation policy.

PRICE AND RATE CHANGES. The price of your tour will be based on known costs at the date of issue of the itinerary. All prices we advertise are accurate at the date published, but we reserve the right to change any of those prices from time to time. Prices include a cost for local taxes that are estimated at the date of publication. At the time of booking confirmation, we will provide you with an invoice reflecting the current price.

We reserve the right to add a supplement to your travel prices should our costs of supplying your travel increase, until we receive your final payment. Any increase to your travel price will be as the result of changes in our costs of supplying your travel resulting from changes by our suppliers, dues or taxes payable locally, currency fluctuations and government action. If our costs to supply your travel increases, we reserve the right to increase the price of your travel and will forward a new Invoice reflecting any changes made. After final payment your price is locked in.

We reserve the right to make changes to and correct errors in advertised prices at any time before your travel is confirmed. We will advise you of any errors of which we are aware and of the then applicable price at the time of booking.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR
Airfare
Airfare is only included as provided on your itinerary. Your airline ticket purchased through Virgilio Travel forms a contract between yourself and the airline. Any upgrades are the responsibility of the traveler.
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Some of our bookings do not include airfare. If your itinerary does not indicate that airfare is included, you must not make any air reservation until you receive confirmation of your booking. Your contract for airfare is with the carrier and subject to its terms and we will not be liable for any change fees or cancellation fees or other additional cost you incur with the air carrier.
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Virgilio Travel is not liable for, and assumes no responsibility for, nor will we accept claims with regard to any aspect of the air reservation including but not limited to: seat assignments, name changes, schedule changes, flight changes, missed connections, baggage fees, cancellations, claims for a refund or reimbursement of airline ticket fees, or any other loss or expense incurred by you for any reason whatsoever (including, without limitation to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization of a carrier, or similar relief from creditors). Should you cancel or change your flights before or after departure, all airline cancellation and change fees will apply. It is your responsibility to confirm all departures 24 hours in advance and to be aware of any changes by the carrier.
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Accommodations
Accommodations are provided as detailed in your itinerary. Special requests such as single rooms, lower floors, connecting rooms and smoking preference, must be made at the time of booking. While we will make reasonable efforts to communicate your requests to the supplier, such requests are not guaranteed and are at the discretion of the supplier. There may be additional charges for such requests which will be solely the expense of the guest making the request.

Travelers should be aware that hotel room sizes, standards and facilities can vary regionally and are often different from standards in the United States. This can include difference in bed sizes and room sizes, bathroom amenities, amenities such as air-conditioning and compliance with other standards such as ADA and wheelchair accessibility. One of the joys of international travel is experiencing different cultures and different ways of life so we hope that you will accept these differences with grace and a sense of adventure.

Virgilio Travel reserves the right, if necessary, to substitute other similar hotels for hotels listed on your itinerary. Such substitutions may be made at any time and without prior notice. We cannot be held responsible for hotel over-bookings; should such occur, we will undertake to find similar accommodations in the same area. Such substitutions are at Virgilio Travels sole discretion and no refunds will be offered for changes in accommodations.

While we exercise due diligence in the selection of our partners, hotel and other accommodation profiles are based on information provided to us by the supplier. This includes images and descriptions of the properties and rooms. Additionally, travelers should be aware that star ratings or similar systems are based on country classifications and therefore can differ. While Virgilio Travel does its best to maintain current and accurate information regarding these suppliers, we cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies in supplier descriptions, amenities, or images.

Transfers
Virgilio Travel is pleased to offer transfers in accordance with your individual itinerary. You must be on time for all transfers. There will be no refund for missed or unused transfers. If you booked your own flight, you must provide us your flight information no less than 21 days prior to departure to ensure transfers will be available. If at any time your flight plans change, you must notify us immediately. Failure to do so may result in missing these services and no refund shall be due for missed arrival transfers resulting from missing or outdated flight information.

Meals
Meals and alcohol are included as indicated in the itineraries. Special diets should be requested at the time of booking; however, it may not be possible for special diets to be catered to in some of the destinations we feature. For safety and liability reasons, Virgilio Travel and its representatives cannot be responsible for directly accommodating any food allergies, or dietary requirements and restrictions, and is not responsible for any issues or problems associated with the same. We will advise the suppliers of your request, but we cannot guarantee their availability.

Sightseeing/Activities
Sightseeing tours and activities are included as provided in the individual itineraries. These tours and activities are designed to accommodate individuals as well as groups. As a courtesy to others in the tour and/or activity, it is mandatory that you be on time for all scheduled experiences. Tours and activities will begin on-time and failure to arrive will be considered a no-show for which no refunds will be available. It is essential that you keep in mind that tour and activity times are set to accommodate climate, crowd size and best viewing options for our groups. At times, early morning departure times may help create a better experience. Therefore, late arrivals cannot be accommodated.

Gratuities
Gratuities are included as listed on the itinerary. However, we do suggest bringing additional funds for gratuities that we tell you are not included and for any optional activities you may choose to participate in.

Changes to Itineraries
Virgilio Travel reserves the right to make changes to its published itineraries which we deem insignificant and are due to reasons beyond our control. In such cases, we will arrange for the substitution of comparable services.

While no changes are anticipated, there may be occasions when certain alterations become necessary. These can be due to religious holidays, national celebrations, or unforeseen events including weather, governmental closures, acts of God, or any other reason. Virgilio Travel reserves the right to change the itinerary due to such unforeseen circumstances or emergencies. Additionally, historic sites undergo renovations from time to time which can obscure viewing or otherwise change the nature of visiting these sites. No tours will be cancelled due to renovations, although Virgilio Travel may choose to amend itineraries for such sites. These changes will not be considered a material changes and will not be considered cause for cancellation by the guest.

If we suggest alternate activities in place of a planned stop or in case of leisure time, such suggestions do not constitute our endorsement. In such a case you will be subject to the terms and conditions of the supplier of the activity and your only recourse in case of damage will be against the supplier of the alternate activity.

What’s Not Included
Any items and matters not referred to in your itinerary are not included in the tour price. This can include, but is not limited to items such as international and domestic/international airfare, checked and/or excess baggage; passport and visa fees; trip protection and/or insurances of all kinds; gratuities, if not listed on your itinerary; laundry; phone calls; minibar; beverages and meals not detailed in the itinerary; Optional Experiences; and all items of a personal nature. Additional taxes and surcharges may be collected by foreign governmental and non-governmental entities. The price does not cover costs and expenses, including your return home, if you leave the tour whether of your own volition, our decision based on behavior that disrupts the trip, due to illness, action by any government, or other reason. This list is illustrative and not a complete list of every item not included.

Non-Operation of Group Tours
All tours are based on a minimum number of participants. Virgilio Travel makes every effort to ensure that tours meet their minimum requirements. However, if the tour drops below the minimum number of participants cancellation of the tour may occur at the sole discretion of Virgilio Travel. In such case, travelers will be advised at least 45 days prior to departure. Virgilio Travel reserves the right to change the departure date. We may offer alternative tour dates or other travel arrangements. You may choose to accept these arrangements or to cancel your booking, in which case a full refund will be provided. Any air cancellation will be in accordance with the terms of the carrier and Virgilio Travel will not be liable for the carrier’s refusal to make any refund whatsoever. In such case Virgilio Travel will not be liable for any additional costs incurred outside of the tour prices such as visa and passport fees, travel insurance or any other purchases made by the traveler in anticipation of the tour.

Cancellations
Virgilio Travel is required to pay all suppliers well in advance of your tour date. This includes but is not limited to hotel accommodations, meals, show tickets, admission tickets, transportation, etc. All suppliers have their own cancellation policies, which apply to your booking. Should a cancellation become necessary, please inform Virgilio Travel immediately in writing and request a written confirmation of your cancellation. Upon, receipt, Virgilio Travel will contact suppliers regarding any refunds available as outlined in the supplier’s terms and subject to their review. If you are entitled to a refund, please note that the supplier is responsible for this refund, not Virgilio Travel. Suppliers may choose to provide a travel voucher or credit in lieu of refund. We are not responsible for a supplier’s failure to pay a refund or for supplier bankruptcy or insolvency.

In addition to the terms of the suppliers the following cancellation charges will apply. Cancellation charges are expressed at a percentage of quoted price as follows:
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Days before Departure We Receive Notice of Cancellation / Cancellation Charge Per Person
More than 90 days / Non-Refundable Deposit
61 to 90 days / 50% + Non-Refundable Deposit
31 to 60 days / 75% + Non-Refundable Deposit
30 days or less / 100% + Non-Refundable Deposit

If the reason for cancellation is covered under the terms of your travel protection plan you may be able to reclaim these charges, for this reason we strongly encourage the purchase of a travel protection plan including additional cancel for any reason coverage.
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Airline tickets are governed by the air carriers’ terms and we are not responsible for any air carrier’s decision regarding refund.
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Cancellation or Changes by Virgilio Travel
We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule any departure for any reason. If we cancel, except in the case of a force majeure event, we will offer alternate arrangements. We may at our sole discretion offer travel vouchers or refunds in accordance with the cancellation schedule above. Guest is responsible for any additional costs for air tickets or other travel arrangements not made by us.

If between planning time and/or during actual travel, circumstances require changes, Virgilio Travel and its suppliers, reserve the right to cancel or vary any itinerary and substitute components of any tour, including but not limited to hotels and accommodations of comparable quality, if air schedule or surface transportation charges, security matters, and/or other events make such alterations necessary. Suppliers may substitute transportation equipment depending on any variety of factors, including the volume of passengers on the tour. Sightseeing Tours may be altered as described above. Virgilio Travel cannot be held responsible for any closures, necessary itinerary changes, or curtails for any reason. These changes will not be considered material changes and will not be consider cause for cancellation by the traveler. Normal cancellation penalties still apply to the tour that has been changed.

NO REFUND FOR UNUSED ARRANGEMENTS. As Virgilio Travel’s prices are based on contract rates, there will not be any refund for any unused portion of a travel booking. If you cancel while the trip is in progress, there is no refund for the unused portion.
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FORCE MAJEURE. Virgilio Travel assumes no liability for, any loss, damage, delay, or cancellation resulting in whole or in part from an Act of God or any other Force Majeure condition, including, without limitation: fire, volcanic eruption, hurricane, environmental pollution or contamination, inclement weather, earthquake, low or high water levels, flood, water or power shortages or failures, tropical storms or hurricanes, riots or civil commissions or disturbances, and any other acts of a similar nature, sabotage, arrests, strikes or labor disruptions, restraint of rulers or peoples, expropriations, acts of terrorism, war, insurrection, quarantine restrictions, government health advisories, epidemics, pandemics, or warnings or alerts of any kind of nature, government seizures, refusal or cancellation or suspension or delay of any government authority or any license, permit or authorization, damages to its facilities or the travel supplier and its facilities, or any other unforeseen circumstances or any other factors beyond the control of Virgilio Travel that impacts negatively on, or hampers, its ability to fulfill any of its contractual conditions. In the circumstances amounting to Force Majeure, we will not be required to refund any money to you, although if we can recover any monies from our suppliers, we will refund these to you without any charge by Virgilio Travel.

TRAVEL PROTECTION. It is the traveler’s responsibility to protect their purchases. For this reason, Travel Protection Coverage including additional cancel for any reason coverage is strongly recommended. Such plan should cover Trip Cancellation or Interruption, Medical Expense, Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation, and Baggage. Travel protection plans can help protect you in the event of loss of non-refundable trip deposits and payments that result from cancellation or trip interruption (due to a covered reason such as injury or illness before or during the trip). It also helps with reimbursement for medical emergency costs (including very costly medical evacuation costs), missed connections and baggage loss. Travel Protection Plans including cancel for any reason coverage must be purchased in close conjunction with your travel purchase.

Virgilio Travel is not qualified to answer technical questions about the benefits, exclusions, and conditions of travel insurance plans. Virgilio Travel cannot evaluate the adequacy of the prospective insured’s existing insurance coverage. If you have any questions about your travel protection, call your insurer or insurance agent or broker.

Certain countries have a requirement for foreign visitors to have valid medical insurance on entry. Virgilio Travel cannot be held responsible for denied entry if a traveler is unable to provide details to authorities of insurance or denial of entry for any reason. Declining to purchase an adequate travel protection plan could result in the loss of your travel cost and/or require more money to correct the situation. You also acknowledge that without this coverage, there may be no way to recoup any losses, costs or expenses incurred. If you choose to travel without adequate coverage, we will not be liable for any of your losses howsoever arising, for which trip protection plan coverage would otherwise have been available.

DESTINATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION. Travel to certain destinations may involve greater risk than others. Virgilio Travel urges Travelers to remain informed on a daily basis as to current news, as well as to review travel prohibitions, warnings, announcements, and advisories issued by the United States Government prior to booking travel to international destinations. Information on conditions in various countries and the level of risk associated with travel to international destinations can be found at http://www.state.gov, and http://www.cdc.gov. In addition, you should consult with government websites to ensure that you are in compliance with all requirements for admittance into that country, including COVID- 19 requirements, as well as understanding local laws that govern travel within a country, such as medical tests and tracking. It is your responsibility to be aware of any and all requirements for admittance to a country or state, including Covid-19 requirements. Should you choose to travel to a country that has been issued a travel warning or advisory, Virgilio Travel will not be liable for damages or losses that result from travel to such destinations.

It is the responsibility of each traveler to obtain and carry a valid passport, visa(s), inoculations, and all other documents required by applicable government regulations. For up to date requirements US citizens should visit www.travel.state.gov. When traveling domestically within the USA or internationally, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) advise that everyone carry at least two forms of acceptable identification in order to board a flight, found here: http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/acceptable-ids. Virgilio Travel strongly recommends that you take into account that certain countries will not admit a passenger if their passport expires within six (6) months of the date of entry. Non-USA citizens may require additional documentation. Children and infants also require all such travel documents. Minors traveling with one parent, and/or without both parents, may be stopped and not admitted, unless authenticated and verified consent forms are provided to the authorities.

Recommended inoculations (including COVID 19 vaccinations) for travel may change and you should consult your practitioner for current recommendations before you depart. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet all health entry requirements, obtain the recommended inoculations, take all recommended medication, and follow all medical advice in relation to your trip. Inoculation requirements can be found on the Center for Disease Control website at https://www.cdc.gov/.

You acknowledge any failure to strictly comply with these requirements may result in denied boarding or an undue delay at an airport security checkpoint causing traveler to miss flight(s), and subsequent scheduled travel bookings tours. Virgilio Travel bears no responsibility for advising and/or obtaining required travel documentation for you, or for any delays, damages, and/or losses including missed portions of your vacation related to improper documentation or government decisions about entry.
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NON-RESPONSIBILITY. Virgilio Travel, and its employees, members, managers, agents, and representatives use third party suppliers to arrange tours, transportation, sightseeing, lodging, and all other services related to this tour. Virgilio Travel is an independent contractor and is not an employee, agent, or representative of any of these suppliers. Virgilio Travel does not own, manage, operate, supervise, or control any transportation, vehicle, airplane, hotel or restaurants, or any other entity that supplies services related to your tour. All suppliers are independent contractors, and are not agents or employees or representatives of Virgilio Travel. All tickets, receipts, coupons, and vouchers are issued subject to the terms and conditions specified by each supplier, and by accepting the coupons, vouchers, and tickets, or utilizing the services, all travelers agree that neither Virgilio Travel, nor its employees, agents, or representatives are or may be liable for any loss, injury, or damage to any tour traveler or their belongings, or otherwise, in connection with any service supplied or not supplied resulting directly or indirectly from any occurrence beyond the control of Virgilio Travel. Virgilio Travel assumes no responsibility or liability for any delay, change in schedule, loss, injury or damage or loss of any traveler that may result from any act or omission on the part of others; Virgilio Travel assumes no responsibility or liability for personal property; and Virgilio Travel shall be relieved of any obligations under these terms and conditions in the event of any strike, labor dispute, act of God, or of government, fire, war, whether declared or not, terrorism, insurrection, riot, theft, pilferage, epidemic, pandemic, illness, physical injury, quarantine, medical or customs or immigration regulation, delay, or cancellation. Virgilio Travel accepts no responsibility for lost or stolen items. Virgilio Travel reserves the right to refuse any traveler or potential traveler at its sole discretion.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK/WAIVER. Traveler is aware that travel such area as traveler is undertaking on the trip may involve inherent risks, some in remote areas of the world. Inherent risks include, but are not limited to, risk of injury or death from: motor vehicles collisions, animals, roadway hazards, slips, and falls, criminal or terrorist acts, government actions, consumption of alcoholic beverages, tainted food, or non-potable water; exposure to the elements, including heat, cold, sun, water, and wind; your own negligence and/or the negligence of others, including tour guides, other travelers, Virgilio Travel and its employees, agents and/or representatives; attack by or encounter with insects, and/or animals; accidents or illness occurring in remote places where there are no available medical services; fatigue, chill, overheating, and/or dizziness; known or unknown medical conditions, physical excursion for which you are not prepared or other such accidents; the negligence or lack of adequate training of any third-party providers who seek to assist with medical or other help either before or after injuries have occurred; accident or illness without access to means of rapid evacuation or availability of medical supplies or services; and the adequacy of medical attention once provided.

Traveler understands the description of these risks, is not complete and that unknown or unanticipated risks may result in injury, illness, or death. In order to partake of the enjoyment and excitement of this trip, traveler is willing to accept the risks and uncertainty involved as being an integral part of travel, including the risk of infection, illness, and death. Traveler hereby accepts and assumes full responsibility for any and all risks and agrees to and shall hold harmless and fully release Virgilio Travel from any and all claims associated with the trip, including any claims of third-party negligence and/or the negligence of Virgilio Travel and traveler hereby covenant not to sue Virgilio Travel for any such claims or join any lawsuit or action that is suing Virgilio Travel. This agreement also binds your heirs, legal representatives, and assigns. The terms of this HOLD HARMLESS AND RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY paragraph, shall survive any termination or cancellation of this Contract, whether by operation of law or otherwise.
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YOUR CONDUCT/INDEMNIFICATION. Each traveler is expected to act responsibly and adhere to all behavior guidelines established by Virgilio Travel and our local suppliers. We and our local suppliers reserve the right to remove you from any trip if we or our suppliers in our sole discretion determine that your behavior is impeding on the enjoyment of the trip for others, if you fail to follow instructions provided, or if you endanger yourself or others. In any such case, there will be no refund.

Traveler agrees to and shall indemnify and hold harmless Virgilio Travel, and each of our members, managers, employees, and agents (collectively “Virgilio Travel”), from any expenses, losses, liabilities, damages, judgments, settlements and costs (collectively, “damages”) incurred by Virgilio Travel (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and the advancement of same) with respect to any claims, law suits, arbitrations, or other causes of action, which result, directly or indirectly, from: (i) traveler’s breach or violation, or threatened breach or violation, of this Agreement and (ii) Any damage caused by traveler while participating in the tour.

BAGGAGE FEES. Due to continual changes in airline baggage policies, it is suggested that you inquire with your airline’s website for up-to-date fees & information. Virgilio Travel is NOT responsible for additional fees incurred for baggage or seating.
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RE-CONFIRM YOUR FLIGHT. Virgilio Travel advises you personally to re-confirm your flight schedule within 24 hours prior to departure directly with the airline in case of any last-minute changes or delays. Most airlines allow you to check in online 24 hours prior to departure.

PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS/PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. The nature of many of the destinations we travel to means that in some cases they may be unsuitable for those who use a wheelchair or have a lack of mobility. However, we will be delighted to discuss the feasibility of your participation in any of our trips.
It is essential that you advise us before booking if you do have any disability or pre-existing medical condition which may affect your tour, or if you have any special requirements as a result of any disability or medical condition (including any which affect the booking process) so that we can assist you in considering the suitability of the arrangements and/or in making the booking. Virgilio Travel will communicate requests to suppliers, but cannot be responsible if ADA accommodations are not available. Any accommodations provided will be at the sole expense of the traveler requiring the accommodation. Please note that accommodations outside of the USA may not be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and may not have wheelchair accessibility.
We and our suppliers are, unfortunately, unable to offer additional assistance to travelers with limited mobility and all such assistance will need to be provided by whoever the traveler is traveling with. Travelers with disabilities must notify Virgilio Travel at the time of booking of status and of the identity of their non-discounted, paid travel companion who will be responsible for providing all necessary assistance. We may request that you provide a letter from your doctor confirming your fitness to travel.
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HEALTH. For the safety or our guests, Virgilio Travel reserves the right to request health information prior to travel and to exclude any participants it deems unfit for travel at its sole discretion.
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PHOTOGRAPHIC/VIDEO LIKENESS. Traveler hereby gives consent to Virgilio Travel to publish any photographs and/or videos of the trip or Traveler in printed or electronic media without obtaining further consent and without compensation. Each Traveler releases Virgilio Travel and its representatives from any liability in connection with any use of such photographs and/or video.
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JURISDICTION/VENUE/CLASS ACTION WAIVER/LIMITATION OF DAMAGES/ NOTICE OF CLAIM. These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from the contract shall be litigated in in a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of Minnesota. You agree that you will only bring claims against Virgilio Travel in your individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class action or representative proceeding. Virgilio Travel shall not in any case be liable for other than compensatory damages, and your payment of a deposit on a trip means that you agree to these conditions of sale and expressly waive any right to punitive damages. You understand and agree that no claims will be considered and that you will not bring suit against Virgilio Travel unless you have first provided a typewritten notice of claim to Virgilio Travel within 30 days after the trip or cancellation of the trip.

NON-AFFILIATION. Virgilio Travel is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with SiriusXM, The Archdiocese of New York, The Paulist Fathers, or any other entity, or with any subsidiaries or affiliates of the same.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT & SEVERABILITY. This Agreement, including the terms and conditions of our suppliers and any other documents, including invoices, we provide you, constitutes the entire agreement and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written, with respect to Virgilio Travel. If any provision of these Terms and Conditions shall be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
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Last Updated May 15, 2021

IMPORTANT: THIS SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE AGREEMENT (“The Agreement”) IS A BINDING LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (EITHER AN INDIVIDUAL OR AN ENTITY) AND GROUPCOLLECT. READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS AND USING THE SERVICES. IT PROVIDES A LICENSE TO USE THE SERVICES AND CONTAINS WARRANTY INFORMATION AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMERS. BY CLICKING THE “I ACCEPT” BUTTON AND USING THE SERVICES YOU ARE CONFIRMING YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE SERVICES AND AGREEING TO BECOME BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU ARE ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF A COMPANY OR OTHER LEGAL ENTITY, YOU REPRESENT THAT YOU HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO BIND SUCH ENTITY TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND, IN SUCH EVENT, “YOU” AND “YOUR” AS USED IN THIS AGREEMENT SHALL REFER TO SUCH ENTITY, IF YOU DO NOT HAVE SUCH AUTHORITY, OR IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN THIS AGREEMENT, YOU MUST SELECT THE "I DECLINE" BUTTON AND MAY NOT USE THE SERVICES.

You acknowledge and agree that we may change these Terms and Conditions from time to time and that those changes become effective immediately. If we make material changes, we will provide you notice. Your continued use of our services following the notice of any changes constitutes your acceptance and agreement to be bound by such changes.

(a) “Agreement” means the written (or electronic) agreement entered into between GroupCollect and the Merchant regarding payment processing services to which these General Terms are applied and are an integral part of.

(b) “Acquirer” is a third-party entity, such as a credit card network processor or bank, that receives and processes End-User Customer payment information and remit payment funds in accordance with and subject to certain policies, procedures and standards, and/or an acquiring bank that screens and accepts sales drafts and completes financial settlement for the respective sale transaction on behalf of GroupCollect or Merchant.

(c) “Acquirer Agreement” is an agreement between the Merchant and an Acquirer enabling the Merchant to act as a merchant or sub-merchant in transactions that are processed through the relevant Acquirer.

(d) “Group Collect, LLC” (hereinafter GroupCollect) is a limited liability corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida, with its head office located at 7 Old Mission Ave., Saint Augustine, Florida 32084, and is the owner and authorized distributor of GroupCollect Services.

(e) “Confidential Information” means the Services, Documentation, Specifications and Terms and Conditions of the Agreement.

(f) “Customer” A Consumer or company that purchases products or services online from the Merchant.

(g) "Customer Data" means any personal data of Your customers of any type that is submitted to the Services by You or your customers.

(h) “Merchant” A company selling its products or services online to Customers and who has entered into the Agreement with GroupCollect. The Merchant is the vendor of the products or services and the creditor of the Customer.

(i) Merchant ID refers to GroupCollect’s own account(s) at recognized Acquirer(s) and used by GroupCollect to process payment for Products in respect of certain payment transactions conducted through the GroupCollect Payment Services where GroupCollect shall process the transaction through GroupCollect’s Merchant ID on behalf of Merchant.

(j) “Merchant of Record” is the party formally recorded as conducting the payment transaction with an End-User Customer.

(k) “Order Forms” means the ordering document signed by the parties that accompanies and incorporates the Services as a service agreement, including the services policies and any other document referenced or incorporated into the ordering document.

(l) “Product” means goods or services, or a combination thereof supplied to the Customer in accordance with the terms of the sale agreement(s) entered into between the Merchant and the Customer.

(m) “Services” means the GroupCollect software as a merchant of record platform and any third-party computer platform contained therein not explicitly subject to a different license, in each case supplied by GroupCollect herewith, and, if applicable, the corresponding documentation, associated media, printed materials and online or electronic documentation, and all updates or upgrades of the above that are provided to you.

(n) “User” means those individuals authorized by you or on your behalf to use the services, as defined in the ordering document.

(o) “You” and “Your” means the individual or entity that has ordered GroupCollect Services.

2.1 MERCHANT OF RECORD

Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, during the Term of the Agreement and by means of the GroupCollect Merchant ID, GroupCollect will process transactions for payment from Customers for Products from GroupCollect as Merchant of Record.

Where GroupCollect provides the Services through the GroupCollect Merchant ID, it is agreed that GroupCollect has license from the Merchant to perform such sales transactions through the GroupCollect Merchant ID. GroupCollect Merchant ID refers to GroupCollect’s account(s) at recognized Acquirer(s) and used by GroupCollect to process payment for Products. The Customer is informed at time of sale of GroupCollect as Merchant of record.

2.2 RELATIONSHIP

GroupCollect will not enter into any contracts or commitments in the name of, or on behalf of, Merchant. As a Services Provider, GroupCollect shall not take possession or control of any Products but shall only render payment services. GroupCollect is not the custodian of any monies and is never in possession of such funds. All funds are held and controlled by the payment service provider.

3.1 ACCOUNT

You must open an account with us to use the Services. During registration we will ask you for information, which may include but is not limited to, your name and other personal information. You must provide accurate and complete information in response to our questions, and you must keep that information current. Once registered, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your passwords, login and account information. You will be responsible for all use of the services by you, anyone using your password and login information (with or without your permission) and anyone who you allow to access the services. If at any time you have reason to believe that your account is no longer secure (through for example: loss, theft, identity theft, hacking, or unauthorized disclosure or use of your information or computer or mobile device used to access the Services), you are solely responsible to promptly change any and all of your Personal information that is affected. We reserve the right to change the account type, suspend or terminate the account of anyone who provides inaccurate, untrue, or incomplete information, or who fails to comply with the account registration requirements.

3.2 MERCHANT INFORMATION AND OBLIGATIONS

The Merchant shall provide GroupCollect with all the information, approvals, powers of attorney and other documents and authorizations, as specified by GroupCollect periodically, in order for GroupCollect to provide the Services and the System.

To carry out the provision of the Services and to ensure accurate and timely processing of all of the Sales, the Merchant shall provide all necessary data in compliance with the specifications as provided by GroupCollect. The Merchant acknowledges that its failure to comply with the specifications for data delivery may result in a delay, suspension or cancellation of processing of the effected Sales.

Merchant warrants that it has all right, title and license in Products to permit GroupCollect the right of processing the transaction with GroupCollect as the merchant of record. In the event that Merchant breaches this warranty, GroupCollect may immediately suspend or terminate Services for Merchant.

The Merchant represents and warrants that all Customer sales are valid and the products and/or services are marketed and delivered to the Customers in accordance with the applicable law and any sale agreements. The Merchant shall be responsible for the sale to the Customer as a vendor, as specified by the applicable law and any sale agreement terms and conditions.

In particular in the sale of Consumer goods or services, the Merchant must indicate on its website the price and shipping costs of the consumer goods or services being sold and provide all other information required by applicable laws. The total price, shipping costs and all other terms and conditions applicable to the sale shall also be communicated to the consumer in writing or electronically in such a way that the consumer can record or reproduce the information in an unaltered form.

Merchant shall comply with all applicable state and country laws and regulations where Merchant is registered/located as from time to time in force regarding data protection, consumer rights, ecommerce, provision of services, consumer rights, protection and contracts.

Merchant will not act as a payment facilitator or otherwise resell the Services to any third party. Merchant shall not use the Payment Services to handle, process or transmit funds for any third party or use the Services to process cash advances.

3.3 RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

Under no circumstance is GroupCollect responsible for a Customer paying the Merchant, furthermore GroupCollect does not take ownership of or responsibility for any goods or services supplied or to be supplied by the Merchant to the Customer.

GroupCollect shall not provide any Customer support and shall refer any possible queries from the Customers to the Merchant.

GroupCollect may, in its sole discretion, modify or suspend the provision of the Services and/or the System due to suspected illegal activities or if the provision of the Services and/or the System is compromised by the Merchant or any Customer.

GroupCollect may furnish the Merchant periodic advice and assistance with respect to the Services and the System, as GroupCollect determines to be reasonably necessary, including consultation and advice regarding the implementation of payment methods appropriate to the Merchant’s market.

All information based on customers’ activity in the System or Service belongs to GroupCollect and GroupCollect is allowed to use it for producing payment services, however, acknowledging the confidential pieces of Customers' and Merchants' information. GroupCollect has the right to use Customer information received from the Merchant for producing the payment service and simplifying Customers' payment transactions. GroupCollect has no right to disclose Customer information to third party without the Customer's specific consent.

As part of performing Services under this Agreement, GroupCollect may conduct fraud checks. Merchant acknowledges and agrees that such fraud checks may delay transactions and payment collection from Customers. In the event a Customer seeks to cancel an order due to such delay, GroupCollect will not be liable to the Merchant for such cancellation.

4.1 RIGHT TO ACCESS

Upon GroupCollect’s acceptance of your order and for the duration of the service term defined in the ordering document you have a non-exclusive, non-transferable, royalty free, worldwide limited right to install and use the services solely for your internal business operations and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. You may allow your users to use the services for this purpose and you are responsible for your users’ compliance with the agreement. The services are provided as described in, and subject to, the services policies referenced in the ordering document.

You acknowledge that GroupCollect has no delivery obligation and will not ship copies of the GroupCollect programs to you as part of the services. You agree that you do not acquire under the agreement any license to use the GroupCollect programs specified in the ordering document in excess of the scope and/or duration of the services. Upon the end of the agreement or the services thereunder, your right to access or use the GroupCollect programs specified in the ordering document and the services shall terminate.

4.2 OWNERSHIP, DISTRIBUTION AND RESTRICTION ON USE

You retain all ownership and intellectual property rights in and to your data. GroupCollect retains all ownership and intellectual property rights to the services and GroupCollect programs. GroupCollect retains all ownership and intellectual property rights to anything developed and delivered under the agreement. Third party technology that may be appropriate or necessary for use with some GroupCollect programs is specified in the program documentation or ordering document as applicable. Your right to use such third-party technology is governed by the terms of the third-party technology license agreement specified by GroupCollect and not under the agreement.

(a) You may not reproduce in any way or distribute copies of the Services, make available the Services in any way to third parties, upload the Services on any website or electronically transfer the Services from one computer to another or over a network, except as expressly authorized under the terms of the Agreement;

(b) You may not alter, merge, modify, adapt or translate the Services, or decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or otherwise reduce the Services to a human-perceivable form or undertake any activity intended to bypass, defeat or otherwise circumvent (or having the effect of facilitating, modifying, or assisting the bypassing, defeating or circumventing of) the proper and/or secure operation of the Services or breach any patent held or patent application deposited by GroupCollect in any way;

(c) You may not sell, rent, lease, loan or sublicense the Services;

(d) You may not modify the Services or create derivative works based upon the Services.

5.1 PAYMENT AND PRICE

The Merchant shall pay GroupCollect the fees for i) the payments made by the Customers to the Merchants due to the Sales; ii) the right to use the System and the Services as well as iii) other remunerations in accordance with the Agreement.

Payment for GroupCollect’s services is directly deducted from the settlement and the remaining amount is transferred to the Merchant. The settlement is the payments the Merchant receives from the Customers on behalf of the Merchant from the sales.

If the Merchant has requested that some or all of the collected payments from the Customers be converted into a currency other than the one in which they were collected prior to transfer to the Merchant, then the exchange rates used for such conversion will be made known to the Merchant. The right to raise objection against the used exchange rates shall be waived and invalidated if such objection is not made within fourteen (14) days after receipt of said notification to the Merchant.

5.2 CHARGEBACKS, REFUNDS, REVERESED PAYMENTS

The Merchant assumes full credit risk for the Customers. This liability is not subject to any limitation of liability that may be expressed elsewhere in the Agreement or these General Terms and survives any termination of the Agreement.

In accordance with the applicable law, the Consumer or the Customer may have the right to withdraw from the Sale agreement by notifying the Merchant within the period specified in the law or terminate the Sale agreement. If the Sale is cancelled, terminated or becomes void by virtue of the law and GroupCollect is responsible for reimbursing all the payments received from the Consumer, the Merchant shall compensate GroupCollect for this amount as well as the settlement costs with a 13% settlement fee. GroupCollect is entitled to set off any amount the Merchant is liable for from the payments GroupCollect shall transfer to the Merchant due to the Sales.

The Merchant shall also compensate GroupCollect for all the expenses incurred upon a dispute rising with regard to the Sale.

Merchant will assist when requested, at Merchant’s expense, to investigate any Merchant transactions processed through the Services. You hereby authorize GroupCollect to share information regarding a Chargeback with the customer, the customer’s financial institution, and your financial institution in order to investigate and/or mediate a Chargeback. GroupCollect will use information we request of you and any content you upload through the Service to respond to Chargebacks on your behalf. If the Chargeback is contested successfully, we will release the reserved funds to your Account. If a Chargeback dispute is not resolved in your favor by the Acquirer or issuing bank or you choose not to contest the Chargeback, we may recover the Chargeback amount and any associated fees as described in these terms from you. Without prejudice to your right to appeal a reported chargeback or reversed payment with the acquiring bank, you explicitly agree to accept any such reported reversed payments, penalties or other fees and expenses reported by GroupCollect provided that GroupCollect notifies the Merchant of any such amount.

Your failure to assist us in a timely manner when investigating a transaction, including providing necessary documentation within fifteen (15) days of our request, may result in an irreversible Chargeback. In such circumstances, GroupCollect reserve the right, upon notice to you, to charge a fee for mediating and/or investigating Chargeback disputes.

5.3 HOLDBACKS, ROLLING RESERVES, AND EXCESSIVE CHARGEBACKS

“Holdbacks” are sums that GroupCollect may in its sole discretion without prior notice hold in reserve against Merchant’s account during exposure or potential exposure to high frequency of refunds or Chargebacks or following significant variations in monthly sales volume, so as to ensure there are sufficient funds held in Merchant’s account to meet potential Refund and Chargeback requests. Should GroupCollect be subject to, or have reasonable cause to believe that it may be exposed to any negative Merchant account balance, or any claims, fines, penalties, non-compliance charges or additional fees levied by any Acquirer, Card Association or legal authority due to Merchant’s acts or omissions, or as a result of default, breach or termination of this Agreement, fraud, money laundering, illegal, unauthorized or improper actions of Merchant and/or Merchant’s customers, GroupCollect may in its sole discretion and without prior notice holdback in reserve additional sums for such period as it deems necessary to secure and make whole its financial position.

“Rolling Reserve” – GroupCollect may in its sole discretion set a six-month Rolling Reserve from each payment due to Merchant to meet potential Refunds and Chargeback requests. Such reserve may be increased in period and amount where GroupCollect determines there to be a significant risk of exposure, or in order to be at a level and coterminous with such reserve period set by Acquirers used to process Merchant’s transactions through GroupCollect. A Rolling Reserve may also be imposed for any business category deemed by GroupCollect or any relevant Acquirer to be of a high than usual risk, such as travel and events.

Should there be insufficient funds in Merchant’s account at any time to provide any required Holdback or Rolling Reserve, GroupCollect shall be entitled to issue a written demand for the required funds. If within 48 hours, Merchant fails to provide such funds or provide GroupCollect with a form of guarantee for payment that is acceptable to GroupCollect, then GroupCollect may immediately suspend Merchant’s account or terminate this agreement.

GroupCollect may place Merchant into GroupCollect’s Excessive Chargeback Management Program or under a Card Association’s excessive chargeback requirements program if in GroupCollect’s or Acquirer’s sole discretion there is undue commercial risk or excessive volume of Chargebacks. Merchant shall be liable in respect of all charges relating to such programs and for any fees, assessments, penalties or fines levied by the Acquirer or Card Association in relation to said excessive chargebacks.

5.4 RIGHT OF SET OFF, DEBIT, AND INVOICE

GroupCollect shall be entitled to issue an invoice for any shortfall of funds in the Merchant’s account. GroupCollect may issue and invoice for and recover from Merchant or setoff against current or future amounts due GroupCollect under this Agreement, payments that are charged back or disputed by Customers, and also in respect of any fines, penalties, non-compliance charges and/or fees imposed on GroupCollect by any relevant authority or Acquirer due to Merchant’s act, default or omission, including sums chargeable in relation to any GroupCollect or Card Association Excessive Chargeback Management Program.

Notwithstanding whether an invoice has been issued or not, if the amount of Merchant’s funds held by GroupCollect is insufficient to meet Merchant’s obligations or cover GroupCollect’s financial exposure regarding the Merchant’s account, to the extent permitted by law, GroupCollect may obtain collection of all sums due from Merchant to GroupCollect including sums required by way of refunds, Chargebacks, Holdbacks or Rolling Reserves by debiting such sums directly from any bank accounts used or registered by Merchant for payment from GroupCollect (“Bank Accounts”). Merchant grants to GroupCollect Recovery Authorizations concerning funds Merchant is obligated to repay GroupCollect. Additionally, Merchant hereby authorizes GroupCollect to administratively freeze or direct any third-party bank holding the account to freeze all such accounts to allow GroupCollect to protect our security interest, collection, charge and setoff rights as provided for in this section. Merchant’s failure to discharge such amounts on demand shall be a material breach of this Agreement and Merchant will be liable for GroupCollect’s costs of collection in addition to the sum owed including without limitation, attorneys’ fees, expenses, costs of any arbitration process or court fees, interest, and collection charges.

5.5 HELD FUNDS

Should GroupCollect hold funds that are due to Merchant under this Agreement that it is unable to deliver because Merchant has not provided its current contact information or Merchant's account has become inactive or dormant but not terminated, it is agreed that GroupCollect may assess account maintenance, inactivity or dormant account fees as applicable until any balance is eliminated or Merchant makes contact to obtain the balance remaining at the time of contact less any applicable deductions, all subject ultimately to requirements of law.

5.6 TAX

When required under applicable law as applies to the business relationship hereunder, GroupCollect shall charge, collect and pay taxes to the appropriate authorities; otherwise the Merchant shall have sole responsibility and liability to collect and remit taxes. To the extent that Merchant is required under applicable law to charge, collect and pay taxes, said taxes shall be paid by Merchant directly to the appropriate authorities.

5.7 INTEREST

GroupCollect may charge interest at the rate of 1.5% per month or at the highest amount permitted by applicable law on any negative balance on the Merchant’s account. Such interest to accrue on a daily basis after as well as before any judgment relating to collection of the amount due.

This is a subscription agreement for access to and use of the Services. You acknowledge that you are obtaining only a limited right to the Services and that irrespective of any use of the words "purchase", "sale" or like terms in this Agreement no ownership rights are being conveyed to You under this Agreement. You agree that GroupCollect or its suppliers retain all right, title and interest (including all patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret and other intellectual property rights) in and to the Services and all Documentation, professional services deliverables and any and all related and underlying technology and documentation and any derivative works, modifications or improvements of any of the foregoing, including as may incorporate Feedback (collectively, "GroupCollect Technology"). Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, no rights in any GroupCollect Technology are granted to You. Further, You acknowledge that the Services are offered as an on-line, hosted solution, and that You have no right to obtain a copy of any of the Services, except as provided by GroupCollect.

7.1 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF GROUPCOLLECT

Merchant acknowledges the confidential and proprietary nature of the Confidential Information and agrees that it shall not reveal or disclose any Confidential Information for any purpose to any other person, firm, corporation, or other entity, other than Your employees with a need to know such Confidential Information to perform employment responsibilities consistent with Your rights under this Agreement. You shall safeguard and protect the Confidential Information from theft, piracy, or unauthorized access in a manner at least consistent with the protections You use to protect Your own most confidential information. You shall inform your employees of their obligations under this Agreement, and shall take such steps as may be reasonable in the circumstances, or as may be reasonably requested by GroupCollect, to prevent any unauthorized disclosure, copying or use of the Confidential Information. You acknowledge and agree that in the event of Your breach of this Agreement, GroupCollect will suffer irreparable injuries not compensated by money damages and therefore shall not have an adequate remedy at law. Accordingly, GroupCollect shall be entitled to a preliminary and final injunction without the necessity of posting any bond or undertaking in connection therewith to prevent any further breach of these confidentiality obligations or further unauthorized use of Confidential Information. This remedy is separate and apart from any other remedy GroupCollect may have.

If Merchant is compelled by law to disclose GroupCollect’s Confidential Information it may do so; provided that it provides GroupCollect with prior notice of such compelled disclosure (to the extent legally permitted) and reasonable assistance, at Merchant’s cost, if GroupCollect wishes to contest the disclosure.

Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, Merchant shall return all copies of GroupCollect’s confidential information (with the exception of 1 archival copy for the purpose of compliance with these obligations) or remove same from all media and destroy same.

The obligations under this section shall continue until such time as the Information is no longer Confidential.

7.2 CUSTOMER DATA

(A) Rights to Customer Data. As between the parties, You will retain all right, title and interest (including any and all intellectual property rights) in and to the Customer Data as provided to GroupCollect. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, You hereby grant to GroupCollect a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free right to use, copy, store, transmit, modify, create derivative works of and display the Customer Data solely to the extent necessary to provide the Services to You. GroupCollect’s use of Customer Data is described more fully in the Privacy Policy.

(B) Storage of Customer Data. GroupCollect does not provide an archiving service. GroupCollect agrees only that it will not intentionally delete any Customer Data from any Service prior to termination of Your applicable Subscription Term. GroupCollect expressly disclaims all other obligations with respect to storage.

(C) Customer Obligations. (a) In General. You are solely responsible for the accuracy, content and legality of all Customer Data. You represent and warrant to GroupCollect that You have all necessary rights, consents and permissions to collect, share and use all Customer Data as contemplated in this Agreement (including granting GroupCollect the rights in Section 7.2(A) (Rights to Customer Data)) and that no Customer Data will violate or infringe (i) any third party intellectual property, publicity, privacy or other rights, (ii) any Laws (including but not limited to GDPR), or (iii) any terms of service, privacy policies or other agreements governing Your accounts with any Third-Party Platforms. You further represent and warrant that all Customer Data complies with the GDPR. You will be fully responsible for any Customer Data submitted to the Services by any person as if it was submitted by You. b) No Sensitive Personal Information. You specifically agree not to use the Services to collect, store, process or transmit any Sensitive Personal Information, other than that information necessary to use the Services. Customer acknowledges that GroupCollect is not a Business Associate or subcontractor (as those terms are defined in HIPAA) or a payment card processor and that the Services are neither HIPAA nor PCI DSS compliant. GroupCollect will have no liability under this Agreement for Sensitive Personal Information, notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein.

(D) Security. GroupCollect agrees to use commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to prevent unauthorized access, use, alteration or disclosure of any Service or Customer Data. However, GroupCollect will have no responsibility for errors in transmission, unauthorized third-party access or other causes beyond GroupCollect’s control.

7.3 UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE You shall notify GroupCollect immediately upon discovery of any prohibited use or disclosure of the Confidential Information, or any other breach of these confidentiality obligations by You, and shall fully cooperate with GroupCollect to help GroupCollect regain possession of the Confidential Information and prevent the further prohibited use or disclosure of the Confidential Information.

8.1 OPERATION

GroupCollect warrants to and for the benefit of You only that, for a period of ninety (90) days after commercial sale to You (the "Services Warranty Period"), the Services will operate substantially in accordance with the specifications published by GroupCollect for such Services. If it is determined the Services do not operate substantially in accordance with the specifications published by GroupCollect for such Services, then at GroupCollect’s sole discretion, (a) such Services will be modified or replaced so that it does operate substantially in accordance with such specifications and returned to You freight prepaid, or, at GroupCollect’s election, (b) the amount paid by You to GroupCollect for the Services which fails to so operate in accordance such specifications will be refunded to You and thereupon the license to use such Services shall terminate. GroupCollect shall have no warranty obligations whatsoever with respect to any Services which has been modified in any manner from the form in which it was delivered by GroupCollect.

8.2 DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN SECTION 8.1 GROUPCOLLECT MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS AND GRANTS NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, BY STATUTE OR OTHERWISE, AND GROUPCOLLECT SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, OR EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE OR ANY WARRANTY AS TO THE VALIDITY OF ANY PATENTS OR THE NON-INFRINGEMENT OF ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES.

9.1 INDEMNIFICATION BY GROUPCOLLECT

GroupCollect hereby indemnifies You against any claims that the Services, furnished and used within the scope of the Agreement, infringes any United States registered copyright or patent, provided that: (1) GroupCollect is given prompt notice of the claim; (2) GroupCollect is given immediate and complete control over the defense and/or settlement; (3) You does not prejudice in any manner GroupCollect’s conduct of such claim; and (4) the alleged infringement is not based upon the use of the Services in a manner prohibited under the Agreement, in a manner for which the Services was not designed , or in a manner not in accordance with the specifications.

9.2 INDEMNIFICATION BY YOU

You hereby indemnify and hold harmless GroupCollect against any loss, liability, claim, damage and expense whatsoever (including, but not limited to, any and all expenses whatsoever reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any litigation commenced or threatened or any claim whatsoever) arising out of or based upon the breach of any Customer Data. The Merchant shall indemnify and hold GroupCollect harmless against all expenses, costs, damages, interests incurred by GroupCollect based on the Sale or Agreement, misuse of credit cards, account information, or the Service.

9.3 ALTERED VERSION

GroupCollect shall have no liability for any claim of infringement based on (a) the use of superseded or altered version of the Services in infringement would have been avoided by the use of a current or unaltered version of the Services which GroupCollect made available to You; or (b) the combination, operation, or use of the Services with Services or hardware, or other materials not furnished by the GroupCollect.

10.1 LIMITATION

NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO ANY BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT, REGARDLESS OF ANY NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO ALL CAUSES OF ACTION IN THE AGGREGATE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION TO BREACH OF CONTRACT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, MISREPRESENTATIONS AND OTHER TORTS. BOTH PARTIES UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE REMEDIES AND LIMITATIONS HEREIN ALLOCATE THE RISKS OF PRODUCT AND SERVICE NONCONFORMITY BETWEEN THE PARTIES AS AUTHORIZED BY APPLICABLE LAWS. THE FEES HEREIN REFLECT, AND ARE SET IN RELIANCE UPON, THIS ALLOCATION OF RISK AND THE EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT.

GROUPCOLLECT DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY FOR MERCHANT’S FAILURE TO PERFORM INACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY RESULTS CAUSED BY MERCHANT’S ACTS,OMISSIONS OR NEGLIGENCE, OR A SUBCONTRACTOR OR AN AGENT OF MERCHANT OR AN EMPLOYEE OF MERCHANT OR ANY OF MERCHANT’S AGENTS OR SUBCONTRACTORS, NOR SHALL GROUPCOLLECT HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR CLAIMS OF THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CLAIMS OF THIRD PARTIES ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM, OR INCONNECTION WITH, MERCHANT’S PRODUCTS (EXCEPT AS MAY ARISE THROUGH GROUPCOLLECT ACTING AS MERCHANT OF RECORD), MESSAGES, PROGRAMS, CALLER CONTRACTS, PROMOTIONS, ADVERTISING, INFRINGEMENT, OR ANY CLAIM FOR LIBEL OR SLANDER OR FOR MERCHANT’S VIOLATION OF COPYRIGHT, TRADEMARK, OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.

10.2 FORCE MAJEURE

Neither party shall be under any liability for any loss of for any failure to perform any obligation hereunder due to causes beyond its control including without limitation industrial disputes of whatever nature, power loss, telecommunications failure, acts of God, governmental actions, fire, work stoppages, shortages, war, terrorism, civil disturbances, transportation problems, interruptions of power or communications, Internet service provider or hosting facility failures or delays involving third party hardware or software systems, denial of service attacks, malware intrusion, hacking attacks, acts of third parties outside of GroupCollect’s control, natural disasters, pandemic, quarantine, or significant changes in the ability of GroupCollect to offer the Services in terms of the scope and/or price set out herein as a result of changes in law, or in policy of Card Associations and/or Acquirers, and/or governmental authorities, or any other similar cause beyond the parties reasonable control.

For the avoidance of doubt, Force Majeure shall not include (a) financial distress nor the inability of either party to make a profit or avoid a financial loss, (b) changes in market prices or conditions, or (c) a party's financial inability to perform its obligations hereunder.

11.1 TERM

Unless otherwise terminated pursuant to this section, this Agreement shall continue until terminated by one party serving upon the other advance written notice of 60 days notice of such party's intention to terminate this Agreement. Such notice shall be in writing and sent via certified mail to the address of the Party in the Agreement.

11.2 TERMINATION

GroupCollect may, in its sole and absolute discretion, at any time and for no reason, suspend or terminate the rights afforded to You hereunder, with or without prior notice. Furthermore, if You fail to comply with any of the terms or the Agreement, then any rights afforded to You hereunder shall terminate automatically, without any notice or other action by GroupCollect. Upon termination, You shall cease all use of the Services and uninstall the Services.

You may terminate the Agreement without prejudice to any other remedy You may have, in the event of a material breach of the Agreement which is not remedied within 15 days. Termination shall not relieve Your obligation to pay all amounts which are due and payable or which You have agreed to pay.

Upon termination of this Agreement, You shall cease using the Services and promptly delete the service and return all copies of the Services, and all other Confidential Information in Your possession or control. You shall delete all copies of the Services and all other Confidential Information residing in- on- or off- line computer memory, and destroy all copies of said material.

The Merchant agrees to enter into agreements with third parties enabling GroupCollect to provide the Services and the System for the Merchant. The Merchant shall bear the costs associated with procuring and maintaining such third-party agreements. The Merchant acknowledges and agrees that GroupCollect does not have the authority to negotiate, facilitate or allow changes to these agreements.

Payment processing services for GroupCollect are provided by Stripe, Inc. ("Stripe") and are subject to the Stripe Connected Account Agreement, which includes the Stripe Terms of Service (collectively, the "Stripe Services Agreement"). By agreeing to these terms or continuing to use GroupCollect’s service, you agree to be bound by the Stripe Services Agreement, as the same may be modified by Stripe from time to time. As a condition of GroupCollect enabling payment processing services through Stripe, you agree to provide GroupCollect accurate and complete information about you and your business, and you authorize GroupCollect to share it and transaction information related to your use of the payment processing services provided by Stripe. In all cases, standard credit card or other third-party processing fees apply in addition to any service fee. GroupCollect is not responsible for the performance of any third-party credit card processing or third party payment services. You expressly understand and agree that the GroupCollect shall not be liable for any payments and monetary transactions that occur through Your use of the Service.

This agreement incorporates GroupCollect’s Privacy Policy can be found on our website https://groupcollect.com/privacy.

If any provision of this Agreement or the application of any provision hereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, unenforceable or otherwise illegal, the remainder of this Agreement and the application of such provision to any other person or circumstances will not be affected, and the provision so held to be invalid, unenforceable or otherwise illegal will be reformed to the extent (and only to the extent) necessary to make it enforceable, valid or legal.

Subject to the limitation on the transferability of this License contained herein, this Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, legatees, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto.

No failure by either party hereto at any time to give notice of any breach by the other party of, or to require compliance with, any condition or provision of this Agreement shall be deemed a waiver of similar or dissimilar provisions or conditions at the same or at any prior or subsequent time.

Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating in any way to the Agreement including without limitation any dispute concerning the construction, validity, interpretation, enforceability or breach of the agreement including these terms, shall be exclusively resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The number of arbitrators shall be three. The place of arbitration shall be Florida. Florida law shall apply. Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The demand for arbitration shall be made within a reasonable time after the claim, dispute or other matter in question has arisen, and in no event shall it be made after one year from when the aggrieved party knew or should have known of the controversy, claim, dispute or breach.

It is the intent of the parties that, barring extraordinary circumstances, arbitration proceedings will be concluded within one hundred and twenty days from the date the arbitrators are appointed. The arbitrators may extend this time limit in the interests of justice. Failure to adhere to this time limit shall not constitute a basis for challenging the award.

The Parties shall not be entitled to discovery in the arbitration except that any Party shall be entitled to request no more than 500 pages of documents and to take two depositions not to exceed eight hours for each such deposition. Any Party shall be entitled to depose any expert who will testify in the arbitration proceeding but shall pay the regular hourly rate of such expert during such deposition.

The Parties shall exchange a copy of all exhibits for the arbitration hearing and shall identify each witness who will testify at the arbitration, with a summary of the anticipated testimony of such witness ten days before the arbitration hearing.

The arbitrators shall have no authority to award punitive/consequential/special/indirect damages. The arbitrators shall be entitled to issue injunctive and other equitable relief.

The cost of the arbitration proceeding and any proceeding in court to confirm or to vacate any arbitration award, as applicable (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs), shall be borne by the unsuccessful party, as determined by the arbitrators, and shall be awarded as part of the arbitrator’s award. It is specifically understood and agreed that any party may enforce any award rendered pursuant to the arbitration provisions of this Section by bringing suit in any court of competent jurisdiction. This Section shall survive the termination or cancellation of this Agreement.

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Florida (without regard to conflict of laws principles), all rights and remedies being governed by said laws. GroupCollect and Merchant hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of state and federal courts located in Florida.

In any action or proceeding brought to enforce any provision of this Agreement or where any provision hereof is validly asserted as a defense, the successful party shall, to the extent permitted by applicable law, be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys’ fees in addition to any other available remedy.

Sections 7 ,8, 9, and 10 shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any reason.

This Agreement comprises the agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes and merges all prior proposals, understandings, and all other agreements, oral and written between the parties relating to the Agreement.

By creating an account on GroupCollect (hereafter referred to as the “Company"), you are signing this Agreement electronically. You agree your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual signature on this Agreement. By creating an account, you consent to be legally bound by this Agreement's terms and conditions. You further agree that your use of a keypad, mouse or other device to select an item, button, icon or similar act/action, or to otherwise provide the Company, or in accessing or making any transaction regarding any agreement, acknowledgment, consent terms, disclosures or conditions constitutes your signature (hereafter referred to as "E-Signature"), acceptance and agreement as if actually signed by you in writing. You also agree that no certification authority or other third party verification is necessary to validate your E-Signature and that the lack of such certification or third party verification will not in any way affect the enforceability of your E-Signature or any resulting contract between you and the Company. You also represent that you are authorized to enter into this Agreement for all persons who own or are authorized to access any of your accounts and that such persons will be bound by the terms of this Agreement. You further agree that each use of your E-Signature in obtaining an account with the Company constitutes your agreement to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Company’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy as they exist on the date of your E-Signature.

You specifically agree to receive and/or obtain "Electronic Communications” from the Company. The term "Electronic Communications" includes, but is not limited to, any and all current and future notices and/or disclosures that various federal and/or state laws or regulations require that we provide to you, as well as such other documents, statements, data, records and any other communications regarding your relationship to the Company. You acknowledge that, for your records, you are able to retain the Company’s Electronic Communications by printing and/or downloading and saving this Agreement and any other agreements and Electronic Communications, documents, or records that you agree to using your E-Signature. You accept Electronic Communications provided via your account with the Company as reasonable and proper notice, for the purpose of any and all laws, rules, and regulations, and agree that such electronic form fully satisfies any requirement that such communications be provided to you in writing or in a form that you may keep.

You may request a paper version of an Electronic Communication. You acknowledge that the Company reserves the right to charge you a reasonable fee for the production and mailing of paper versions of Electronic Communications. To request a paper copy of an Electronic Communication contact us at help@groupcollect.com.

You have the right to withdraw your consent to receive/obtain communications via your account with the Company at any time. You acknowledge that the Company reserves the right to restrict or terminate your access to your account with the Company if you withdraw your consent to receive Electronic Communications. If you wish to withdraw your consent, contact us at help@groupcollect.com.

Valid and current email address, notification and updates Your current valid email address is required in order for you to obtain Electronic Communications from the Company. You agree to keep the Company informed of any changes in your email address. You may modify your email address by logging into your account on the Company’s website. The Company may notify you through email when an Electronic Communication or updated agreement pertaining to your account is available. Hardware, software and operating system

You are responsible for installation, maintenance, and operation of your computer, browser and software. The Company is not responsible for errors or failures from any malfunction of your computer, browser or software. The Company is also not responsible for computer viruses or related problems associated with use of an online system.

We require, at minimum, a functioning modern web browser that was released in the past two years (such as a recent version of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari) running on an up-to-date operating system (such as Windows 10, OS X Mojave, etc). Unsupported browsers may not receive full functionality of the product.

For example, we support Apple's Safari browser on macOS Mojave or High Sierra (both updated within the past two years), but not Internet Explorer on Windows 8, as Internet Explorer is no longer supported or being updated by Microsoft.

This Agreement supplements and modifies other agreements that you may have with the Company. To the extent that this Agreement and another agreement contain conflicting provisions, the provisions in this agreement will control (with the exception of provisions in another agreement for an electronic service which provisions specify the necessary hardware, software and operating system, in which such other provision controls). All other obligations of the parties remain subject to the terms and conditions of any other agreement.

It is recommended that you print a copy of this Agreement for future reference.