Terms and Conditions

BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

Thank you for choosing FMR PTY LTD ACN 617 494 998 trading as BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS. Our services are provided to you subject to these terms and conditions. References to BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS include (where the context permits) our employees, agents, contractors and suppliers and these terms (including exclusions from liability) apply to their benefit. 
1. BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS will use its best endeavours and make every effort to operate all tours as advertised.  
2. I/we understand that BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS and/or its agents operate in remote areas. BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS reserves the right to amend, vary, re-route or cancel an adventure itinerary where, in its best judgement, road, climatic, or other circumstances deem it to be necessary.  
3. BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS cannot guarantee exact arrival and departure times.  
4. BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS reserves the right to employ guides and trainers other than those advertised should the need arise. 
5. At the discretion of BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS, a tour may not proceed if minimum numbers are not achieved. BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS shall advise you as soon as possible should an adventure not proceed under this clause.  
6. No pets or firearms are permitted on any BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS tours, as a lot of tours pass through National Parks  
7. I/we understand and accept that BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS tours are challenging, self-sufficient experiences. 
8. I/we agree to observe the safety and other instructions of the authorised tour leader/guide/trainer for the duration of the tour. 
9. I/we understand and accept that BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS, its employees, subsidiaries and agents, is not itself a carrier or hotelier, does not make flight bookings, nor does it own aircraft or hotels. BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS takes every care in the selection of carriers, hotels, coach operators, driver/guides, travel agents and the suppliers of hire vehicles and other travel services used in adventure tours (all of which are hereafter referred to as “the other suppliers”).  
10. I/we understand and accept that all bookings made with BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS are subject to the terms and conditions and limitations and liability imposed by the other suppliers, some of whom limit or exclude liability in respect to death, personal injury or delay.  
11. I/we understand and accept that BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS is not in any way liable for the acts, omissions or default whether negligent or otherwise, of the other suppliers.  
12. While every care and precaution is taken, I/we understand that BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS is not liable for the sickness or injury of any participant.  
13. I/we confirm that we do not have any pre-existing medical condition or disability which will impact on or prevent me/us from participating in or completing this tour.  
14. Where a tour is carried out in an area without proper medical services, BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS and its servants and agents are expressly authorised by me/us and each participant for whom we are responsible to take such action as is necessary for the provision of medical services. This shall include, but not be limited to, the arrangement of any medical evacuation service by air/road, the attendance of any doctor/nurse, and any necessary hospital service.  
15. I/we understand that all associated costs of the provision of medical services as specified in Clause 14 are to be borne by me/us.  
16. BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS strongly recommends that you take out a comprehensive travel insurance policy including medical evacuation coverage, cancellation and theft of personal property, in order for you to be indemnified against any losses for which you would otherwise be liable under this agreement.  
17. For logistical and safety reasons, a tag-along convoy organised by BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS can comprise no more than 15 vehicles (plus guide).  
18. I confirm that I and any co-drivers possess a driver’s license valid in Australia.  
19. I/we accept full responsibility for the maintenance of my/our vehicle during the tour. This includes regularly checking water, battery and oil levels and tyre pressures.
20. I/we understand that ‘tag-along-tours’ are challenging self-drive adventures traversing remote areas.
21. I/we understand that the tour price does not include the cost of any vehicle repairs or towing expenses.  
22. I/we understand that we will be liable for all traffic offences incurred during the tour.  
23. It is understood that in the event that BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS arranges/facilitates hire of vehicles or other equipment for a client, the contract and terms and conditions for use of that equipment is between the client and the supplier of the goods.  
24. BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS recommends that you have some form of vehicle insurance (in addition to third party).  
25. Hire vehicles and/or equipment must be paid for prior to collection.  
26. To make a tour booking, you must provide BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS with written or emailed Booking Form along with full payment payable to BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS by bank/business cheque or credit card (Visa or Master Card) and posted to PO Box 370, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia. A booking is accepted on the issue of written confirmation by BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS.  
27. On all tours, full payment must be received by BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS a minimum of 60 days prior to departure. 
28. In the case of any cancellation prior to commencement by BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS, BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS will offer a full refund of all monies paid, or try to include you on a subsequent adventure.   
29. Should it be necessary for you to cancel your tour, you must notify BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS immediately in writing. The notification will take effect the day it is received by BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS. Monies will be refunded less incurred administration costs as set out in the schedule below:- Number of days before departure:
 More than 60 days Loss of deposit 
59-41 days 40% of package price 
40 – 31 days 60% of package price 
30 days or less No refund  
30. At BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS’s discretion, if your place can be filled by another full-paying client prior to the trip departure date, BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS will refund your money in full, minus the deposit and incurred administration costs. We recommend you take out travel insurance to cover this possibility.  
31. The non-issuance of an invoice or the non-payment and/or non receipt of an invoice will not exempt participants from the cancellation penalties contained herein.  
32. Neither BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS, its Tour Leaders, trainers or other persons or organisations associated with the tours accept any liability for any damage to any persons or property resulting from the subsequent action of participants.  
33. These terms and conditions are incapable of alteration or waiver by a servant, agent or representative of BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS or by any other supplier.  
34. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, BIG SKY TAGALONG TOURS shall not be liable for any loss, injury, delay, damage or other casualty suffered or incurred by you due to storms, fires, earthquakes, explosions, embargoes, Government directives, or any other law or regulation, litigation or labour dispute, act of God, war, terrorism, or any other cause which is beyond our reasonable control.  
35. This Agreement is and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of the State of New South Wales.  
36. Any legal conflict which may arise under this Agreement shall be resolved in the legal jurisdiction of New South Wales.