Legal terms governing the use of yourtourproviders.com services and platform
Welcome to yourtourproviders.com. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, and applications. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and yourtourproviders.com. If you are accessing or using the platform on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms.
Important: By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our services.
By accessing and using yourtourproviders.com, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by these terms, please do not use this website or our services.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and yourtourproviders.com. If you are accessing or using the platform on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on the Site and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account information and for all activities that occur under their account. You agree to:
1. Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
2. Maintain and promptly update your information to keep it accurate
3. Maintain the security of your password and accept all risks of unauthorized access
4. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
5. Use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
6. Not use the Service to engage in any illegal or unauthorized purpose
7. Not interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service
You are solely responsible for your conduct and any data, text, files, information, or other materials that you submit, post, or display on or via the Service.
All bookings are subject to availability and confirmation. By making a booking, you agree to the following:
1. **Availability**: All tours are subject to availability. We reserve the right to refuse any booking request.
2. **Pricing**: Prices are subject to change without notice. The price confirmed at booking is guaranteed.
3. **Cancellations**: Refer to our Cancellation Policy for detailed terms.
4. **Modifications**: Changes to bookings are subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
5. **Responsibility**: You are responsible for ensuring you meet all tour requirements (age, health, documentation).
6. **No-shows**: Failure to appear for a booked tour will result in forfeiture of payment.
7. **Vendor Changes**: Vendors may modify tour details with reasonable notice to customers.
8. **Force Majeure**: We are not liable for cancellations due to circumstances beyond our control.
Some tours may have additional specific terms which will be displayed during the booking process.
Vendors (tour providers) are independent contractors, not employees of yourtourproviders.com. By listing tours on our platform, vendors agree to:
1. **Service Standards**: Maintain high-quality service standards and customer satisfaction
2. **Insurance**: Maintain adequate insurance coverage for all tours
3. **Licensing**: Hold all necessary licenses, permits, and certifications
4. **Compliance**: Comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations
5. **Payment Terms**: Accept our commission structure and payment schedule
6. **Customer Service**: Provide prompt customer service and handle complaints professionally
7. **Content Accuracy**: Ensure all tour information is accurate and up-to-date
8. **Safety Standards**: Maintain high safety standards for all equipment and activities
Vendors are responsible for their own tax obligations and business operations. We act as a booking platform only and are not responsible for vendor actions or omissions.
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, software, and the compilation thereof, is the property of yourtourproviders.com or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.
**Our Rights**:
- The yourtourproviders.com name and logo are our trademarks
- All website design, text, graphics, and interfaces are our property
- The arrangement and compilation of all content is our exclusive property
- All software used on the site is our property or that of our software suppliers
**User Content**:
- You retain ownership of content you submit, but grant us license to use it
- You are responsible for ensuring you have rights to any content you submit
- We may remove any content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable
**Prohibited Uses**:
- Copying, reproducing, or distributing content without permission
- Using our trademarks without prior written consent
- Reverse engineering or attempting to extract source code
- Using content for commercial purposes without authorization
yourtourproviders.com shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from:
1. Your use of or inability to use the Service
2. Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
3. Any content obtained from the Service
4. Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
**Maximum Liability**: In no event shall our aggregate liability exceed the greater of $100 USD or the amount you have paid us in the past twelve months.
**Exclusions**: Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
**Third-Party Services**: We are not responsible for the actions, content, information, or data of third parties. You release us from any claims and damages arising out of your interactions with third-party service providers.
**Assumption of Risk**: You acknowledge that participating in tours involves inherent risks and you assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries, or damages incurred.
**For Customers**:
1. All prices are in USD unless otherwise specified
2. Payment must be completed at time of booking
3. We accept major credit cards, PayPal, and bank transfers
4. Currency conversion fees may apply for international transactions
5. Additional fees may apply for special requests or modifications
6. Refunds will be processed to the original payment method
**For Vendors**:
1. **Standard Commission**: 20% of tour price
2. **Featured Listings**: 22-25% commission for enhanced visibility
3. **Payment Schedule**: Twice monthly (1st and 15th)
4. **Minimum Payout**: $100 threshold
5. **Payment Methods**: Bank transfer, PayPal, or other agreed methods
6. **Service Fees**: Additional fees may apply for premium services
7. **Tax Responsibility**: Vendors are responsible for their own tax reporting
**Commission Adjustments**:
- Commission rates may be negotiated for high-volume vendors
- Special rates may apply for exclusive partnerships
- Rates are subject to change with 30 days notice
**Chargebacks**: We reserve the right to charge back any disputed amounts to vendors after investigation.
**Customer Complaints**:
1. All complaints must be submitted through our Resolution Center
2. Vendors must respond to complaints within 48 hours
3. We mediate disputes between customers and vendors
4. Refunds are processed only after vendor confirmation or proof validation
5. We follow industry standards similar to GetYourGuide, Viator, and TripAdvisor
**Arbitration Agreement**:
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be resolved by binding arbitration rather than in court.
**Governing Law**: These Terms shall be governed by the laws of [Your Country/State] without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
**Class Action Waiver**: You agree that any arbitration or proceeding shall be limited to the dispute between us and you individually.
**Mediation**: Before initiating arbitration, parties agree to attempt to resolve the dispute through informal negotiation for at least 30 days.
**Legal Fees**: The prevailing party in any legal action shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.
How we handle your personal information
Our booking cancellation guidelines
Complete booking terms and conditions
Information about our use of cookies
Terms for tour providers and partners
Conditions for affiliate partnerships
For legal inquiries, questions about these Terms, or to serve legal documents, please contact our legal department:
Kyoto Office: 80-61 yawataen yawata city kyoto prefecture
Tokyo Office: 4014-53 osaki yawataen yawata city kyoto prefecture
Kyoto Garage: 43-1 shimonara komiya, yawata city, kyoto prefecture