Sage Travel Services – Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: February 26, 2026
Welcome to Sage Travel Services. By booking, registering for, or participating in any tour organized by Sage Travel Services (“Company”), you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to be legally bound by the following Terms and Conditions.
1. Authority to Accept Terms on Behalf of All Travelers
The person completing the registration represents and warrants that they have full legal authority to accept these Terms and Conditions on behalf of all travelers included in the booking.
The registering party confirms that all travelers have reviewed these Terms and Conditions and agree to be bound by them.
Participation in any tour constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions by each traveler, whether or not they personally executed the registration form.
2. Booking and Payment
Full payment is required at the time of booking unless otherwise stated in writing by the Company.
3. Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellation by Customer:
Customers must notify Sage Travel Services in writing (email or mail) at least sixty (60) days prior to departure.
Cancellations before the 60-day deadline: Refund less the $100 non-refundable deposit.
Cancellations within 60 days: No refund. Full payment is forfeited.
Cancellation by Sage Travel Services:
The Company reserves the right to cancel a tour for any reason. In such cases, customers will receive a full refund of monies paid to Sage Travel Services.
The Company is not responsible for any additional expenses incurred by travelers in preparation for the tour, including airfare, lodging, or personal purchases.
4. Independent Third-Party Suppliers
Sage Travel Services acts solely as a tour organizer and coordinator.
We do not own, operate, control, or maintain motorcoaches, transportation vehicles, airlines, hotels, attractions, restaurants, or other service providers used in connection with our tours. All such services are provided by independent third-party suppliers.
Sage Travel Services has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the acts, omissions, negligence, or conduct of any independent third-party supplier, including but not limited to motorcoach operators and drivers.
Liability for any injury, loss, accident, delay, or damage arising from the operation or use of transportation services rests solely with the provider of those services.
5. Delays, Mechanical Issues & Itinerary Changes
Travel involves risks and uncertainties.
Sage Travel Services shall not be liable for any delay, interruption, mechanical failure, accident, breakdown, traffic condition, weather event, government action, labor strike, airline cancellation, act of God, or other occurrence beyond its direct control.
While the Company will make reasonable efforts to continue the tour as planned, schedules and itineraries are not guaranteed.
No refunds, credits, or compensation shall be provided for delays, interruptions, or itinerary changes resulting from circumstances beyond the Company’s control.
6. Assumption of Risk
Travel and motorcoach transportation involve inherent risks, including but not limited to accidents, sudden stops, roadway conditions, mechanical failures, weather events, injuries, illnesses, and personal property loss.
By participating in the tour, each traveler voluntarily assumes all risks associated with travel and transportation.
7. Release and Waiver of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, each traveler releases, waives, discharges, and covenants not to sue Sage Travel Services, its owners, officers, employees, agents, contractors, and representatives (“Released Parties”) from any and all liability, claims, demands, damages, or causes of action arising out of or related to participation in the tour.
This release includes claims arising from ordinary negligence of the Released Parties but does not apply to gross negligence or willful misconduct where prohibited by law.
8. Indemnification
Each traveler agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising from their participation in the tour.
9. Medical Treatment
In the event of a medical emergency, the traveler authorizes the Company to secure medical treatment deemed necessary and agrees to be responsible for all associated costs.
10. Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Any insurance claims are solely between the traveler and their insurance provider.
11. Complaints and Incident Reporting
Any complaint, injury, or issue must be reported immediately to the tour guide or Company representative during the tour so that it may be addressed.
Failure to report a complaint or injury at the time of occurrence may limit the Company’s ability to investigate and resolve the matter.
12. Conduct and Removal
Travelers are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful and lawful manner. Disruptive, unsafe, or unlawful behavior may result in removal from the tour without refund.
13. Special Requirements
Travelers must notify Sage Travel Services in advance of any medical conditions, mobility limitations, or special needs.
14. Customer Responsibility
Travelers are responsible for arriving on time for departures and scheduled activities. The Company is not responsible for missed activities due to traveler delay.
15. Photography and Marketing
Participation constitutes consent to the use of photographs and videos for promotional purposes.
16. Processing Refunds
Refunds, if applicable, will be issued by check or credited to the original payment method.
17. Goodwill Compensation
Any complimentary trip, credit, or compensation offered by Sage Travel Services is provided solely as a goodwill gesture and does not constitute an admission of liability.
18. Governing Law and Venue
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina.
Any dispute arising from participation in a tour shall be brought exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction located in Aiken County, South Carolina.
19. Modification of Terms
The Company reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions. The version in effect at the time of booking shall govern the reservation.
20. Acceptance of Terms
By booking, paying for, or participating in a tour, each traveler acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.