Terms of service.
SKIMO.IN, Its parent Hillbillee, its partner Avalanche Himalaya Foundation, its owners, agents, employees, officers, directors, associates, affiliated companies and subcontractors (herein after collectively referred to as “SKIMO.IN”), hereby give notice that they act only as agents for hotels, transportation companies, land operators and suppliers of travel services.
SKIMO.IN assumes no responsibility or liability in connection with the operation or service of any aircraft, motor vehicle, other conveyance, inn, lodge or hotel which may be used wholly, or in part, for services to SKIMO.IN and its clients. SKIMO.IN, its operators, airlines and agents will not be responsible for any act, error, omission, nor for any injury, loss accident, delay, inconvenience, irregularity or damage which may be occasioned by any cause whatsoever. This includes acts of nature, civil disturbance, government restrictions or failure of any means of conveyance to adhere to published schedule.
SKIMO.IN reserves the right to change the price of, cancel or withdraw any trek, course or expedition for any reason whatsoever prior to departure. After departure, SKIMO.IN reserves the right to alter or omit any part of the itinerary, to substitute hotels or leaders, to change any means of conveyance without notice and without allowance of refund, with liability for increased costs (if any) borne by the trek, course or expedition members. SKIMO.IN reserves the right to accept or reject any person as a trek, course or expedition member at any time.
I understand, and am aware, that during the trek, climb, course or expedition in which I am currently participating, or will participate in, under the arrangements of SKIMO.IN, certain risks and dangers may arise including, but not limited to: altitude; steep or treacherous terrain; inclement weather; avalanches, rock fall and other natural occurrences; misuse, failure or loss of equipment; shortage of food or water supply; the hazards of traveling in politically unstable areas; the dangers of civil disturbances and war; the forces of nature; acts or omissions of SKIMO.IN; travel by boat, automobile, train, ship, aircraft or other means of conveyance; and accident or illness in remote places without access to medical facilities, transportation, or means of rapid evacuation and assistance.
I certify that I am familiar with the dangers, hazards and risks incident to trekking and mountain climbing expeditions/courses as listed above. And I accept and clearly understand that these hazards and risks may result in personal injuries to myself and others, including paralysis and death, and hereby expressly assume all of the above risks including, the risks of acts or omissions of SKIMO.IN, and do hereby expressly agree to hold SKIMO.IN harmless and defend them against any and all liability.
In consideration of the services furnished me, and to be furnished me as a member of this trek, course and/or mountaineering expedition, I hereby release SKIMO.IN and all the members of the trek, course and/or mountaineering expedition from any and all damages, injuries, losses, or any cause of action which may result in me, my legal representatives or others purporting to exercise statutory or other rights arising out of, or in connection with this expedition. And I hereby assume each and every damage incident to my participation and agree to indemnify and hold harmless SKIMO.IN and all members of the trek, course and/or expedition against any sums which they, or any of them may be subject to pay in consequence of any claim or demand by or through me, or resulting from my being a member of this trek, ski or snowboard course and/or mountaineering expedition.