Terms & Conditions

1.             These Terms and Conditions apply when you make your booking with us. If you are rebooking a Trip with a credit voucher you will be agreeing to the most current version of the Terms and Conditions published on the Website at the time you rebook.

2.             Please read and ensure you understand the terms and conditions of booking set out below (Terms and Conditions) prior to booking a Trip with us as they set out your legal rights and obligations in relation to your booking and Trip and contain information on important matters such as risks, insurance, refunds and liability.

OUR CONTRACT 

3.             Your booking contract is with YAT Travel Limited 8293540 (us/we/our/YAT Travel). By booking a Trip with us you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set out in:

a.          these Terms and Conditions;

b.          Essential Trip Information (including Trip Reservation and Details and all Trip related information) and Important Notes that apply to your Trip; and

c.          any Special Conditions that may apply to particular Trips, including but not limited to cruises, high altitudes, 4WD expeditions.  

(all of which constitutes the entire agreement between you and us and supersedes any prior arrangements or communications).

4.             Your booking is accepted by us on this basis. The services to be provided are those referred to in your booking confirmation invoice. In these Terms and Conditions references to "you" and "your" include the first named person on the booking and all persons on whose behalf a booking is made and any other person to whom a booking is added or transferred.

PRIVACY 

5.             YAT Travel acknowledges the privacy and data protection obligations it owes to its guests under New Zealand’s Privacy Act 2020. These updated obligations are expressed in YAT Travel’s Privacy Policy (as published and updated on the Website from time to time).

DEPOSIT

6.             A deposit, in the currency of United States Dollars or New Zealand Dollars, is required to secure your booking (being 10% of total amount or as specified in your booking confirmation invoice). This deposit can be refunded or transferred to any other departure date or Trip, provided your request to cancel or transfer is received in writing at least 90 days prior to the date of departure of your booked Trip. Yes, the contract shall come into effect upon our confirmation of receipt of the Trip deposit payment (or full payment in the case of late bookings).

ACCEPTANCE OF BOOKING AND TRIP BALANCE

7.             If we accept your booking, we will issue you with a booking invoice. A contract will exist between you and us once you have paid the deposit specified in the invoice and we confirm receipt of the deposit payment. If you book within 59 days of departure, the contract will exist when we accept your payment. Please refer to your booking confirmation invoice for details regarding final payments, including how to make the payment. 

8.             You agree to pay the outstanding balance shown on your invoice (including any additional items) no later than 59 days prior to the departure date of your booked Trip. 

9.             For bookings made within 59 days prior to the departure date of your booked Trip, the full balance (including any additional items) is required within 48 hours of booking confirmation. 

10.          Failure to pay the outstanding balance by the specified due date may result in your booking being cancelled and your deposit, and any other funds paid, being forfeited in full. Further details refer to Cancellation clausebelow. 

PAYMENT

11.          We accept direct bank transfer, and most credit cards for deposit and Trip balance payments. We do not accept American Express. When using a credit card for any payments, a 2% fee applies. 

PAY DEPOSIT, LOCK IN YOUR RATE 

12.          We often customize the tour and quote our prices a few months to one year in advance. Between that time and the time of your Trip’s departure date, we are occasionally faced with cost increases (e.g. foreign currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, increases in cost of services). In the event of a change in costs that we consider to be material, we reserve the right to apply a surcharge. If you paid the deposit at the time of booking, you are exempt from any such surcharges. 

YOUR DETAILS  

13.          For us to confirm your travel arrangements, you must provide all requested details with the balance of the Trip price. Necessary details vary by Trip; they include but are not limited to full name as per passport, date of birth, nationality, passport number, passport issue and expiry date and any pre-existing medical conditions you have which may affect your ability to complete your travel arrangements. 

14.          On some more demanding Trips we also require you to complete and forward a self-assessment form (Self-Assessment Form) which will be provided to you by your sales representative. 

15.          If we provide you with a Self-Assessment Form, you:

a.          acknowledge and accept that we rely on the information you provide to assess your safety for certain activities on the Trip; 

b.         must complete the Self-Assessment Form and return it to us within [14] days of us providing the form to you; and 

c.          must complete the Self-Assessment Form fully, honestly and without any answers which may be misleading. 

If you fail to comply with this clause, then we may deny your participation in the Trip, cancel your booking, or limit the services provided to you, without refund or liability to you.

16.          Based on your answers to the Self-Assessment Form, we may impose certain requirements on you to ensure your safety and/or the safety of others. 

17.          For more information about how we treat your personal information please refer to our Privacy Policy.

CANCELLATION

18.          The following conditions apply, depending on whether a cancellation is made “by you”, “by us”, or caused by “by force majeure”:

19.          BY YOU: 

a.          Cancellation up to 91 days before Trip departure date: Your deposit and full Trip payment will be refunded.  

b.          Cancellation 90-31 days before Trip departure: deposit is non-refundable and Trip balance is refundable.  

c.          Cancellation 30-0 days before Trip departure: both deposit and Trip balance are non-refundable.

d.          A cancellation by you will take effect from the date we receive notice in writing. If you provide notice outside of our normal business hours of 9am to 5 pm on working days, notice will be deemed to have been given at 9 am on our next working day. 

e.          No refunds will be provided in the event of voluntary or involuntary early departure from a Trip. 

f.           No refunds will be given for missed or unused services including, but not limited to, accommodation, activities and meals. 

Travel insurance is mandatory, and we strongly recommend that your insurance covers cancellation.

20.          BY US: 

We are occasionally required to cancel a Trip at any time prior to departure for operational reasons, including if the minimum number of guests required to operate the Trip is not reached. If your Trip is cancelled by us due to minimum number of guests required to operate the Trip is not reached or other factors outside our reasonable control:

a.          you may transfer to an alternative departure date for no additional fee, subject to availability;

b.          you may transfer to an alternative Trip with any difference in price paid by you (where the alternative is more expensive) or refunded by us (where the alternative is cheaper); or 

c.          you may request a full refund for all the payments made to us for the cancelled Trip.

21.          BY FORCE MAJEURE:

a.          A Force Majeure Event is any event beyond our reasonable control that prevents or materially hinders performance (including natural disasters, severe weather, epidemic/pandemic and related measures, war, terrorism, civil unrest, government action, industrial disputes not caused by us, and material supplier failure).

b.         If a Force Majeure Event occurs, we will notify you as soon as reasonably practicable after the consequences of such event on your Trip become apparent.

c.          If a Force Majeure Event occurs, our affected obligations are suspended for its duration and we are not liable for resulting delay or non-performance, subject to your non-excludable rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 and Fair Trading Act 1986. 

d.          You agree to take reasonable steps to mitigate any losses arising from the Force Majeure Event, including by making use of travel insurance where appropriate. Where your Trip cannot reasonably proceed, we will offer, in order: 

(a)           to transfer to an alternative departure date or Trip (subject to availability) where comparability is based on destination, duration, and type of activities with any difference in price paid by you (where the alternative is more expensive) or refunded by us (where the alternative is cheaper); 

(b)           a credit for amounts paid, less Non-Recoverable Costs; or 

if transfer or credit is not reasonably practicable, a refund less Non-Recoverable Costs. 

22.          Non-Recoverable Costs are costs actually and reasonably incurred or amounts committed to third-party suppliers (and unavoidable taxes/fees) that we cannot recover using reasonable endeavours; a summary will be provided on request. You remain responsible for third-party costs not booked through us (including visas, vaccinations, insurance excesses, testing/quarantine, independently booked flights or equipment). We recommend that you have appropriate travel insurance to cover any additional losses resulting from a Force Majeure Event. 

23.          Important Note regarding Credit: There may be circumstances in which we issue you with credit. For instance, we may offer you the choice of a credit voucher instead of a cash refund when you are entitled to a full or partial refund. Unless specified otherwise in the Special Conditions, any credit issued under these Terms and Conditions:

a.          does not have an expiry date.

b.          may be applied towards any other available Trip offered by us, except in the case of deposit credits which may not be applied to the same or similar dates of travel of the original booking;

c.          is not transferrable to another person or redeemable for cash; and

d.          may not be used to book flights or insurance as they will have their own booking conditions.

BOOKING AMENDMENTS 

24.          Transfers to a third party or an alternative Trip are only permitted when operationally feasible, permitted by our suppliers and subject to availability, in the case of transferring to a third party, where the transferee meets all the requirements in relation to the Trip. Certain fees may apply.

25. Amendment requests must be made in writing. No amendments are permitted to your booking within 59 days of departure.

CHANGE OF TRIP OR DEPARTURE DATE

26.          You may change your Trip and/or departure date, subject to availability and operational feasibility and permitted by our suppliers, at any time prior to 90 days before the departure date of your booked Trip. Assuming this, the following conditions also apply:

a.          First change (Trip and/or departure date): No charge applies;

b.          New Trip pricing (where applicable) will apply for all changes (including the first change);

c.          A change of Trip and/or departure date will take effect from the date we provide notice to you in writing. We strongly recommend travel insurance which covers cancelation and change fees.

27.          All credits and refunds resulting from a change of Trip and/or departure date for any reason will be less any Non-Recoverable Costs.  If your booking is changed or transferred for any reason, the booking Terms and Conditions in effect on the date your new booking is made will apply.  We are not responsible for any additional expenses you may incur as a result of any changes to your booking including, but not limited to, visas, vaccinations, medical expenses, clothing, equipment, testing, quarantine, credit card fees, travel insurance or flights.

AGE, FITNESS AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Age Requirements:

28.          All travellers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian, or in lieu of a legal guardian, by an escort over the age of 18, appointed by their legal guardian. The legal guardian or their designee will be responsible for the travellers under the age of 18’s day to day care. If a legal guardian elects to designate an escort in their lieu, they will be required to complete and sign a relevant document, to delegate their authority.

29.          For the majority of our Trips, we have no upper age limit. However, our Trips can be physically demanding and it is your responsibility to ensure that you are suitably fit and capable of full participation. We can provide general information on any mandatory health requirements, but we are not medical professionals and cannot assess your individual health status. It is your responsibility to ensure that you obtain proper and detailed medical advice and the latest health requirements and recommendations relevant to your destination at least two months prior to the departure date. We reserve the right to request a medical clearance or a Self-Assessment Form. 

Fitness and Medical Requirements:

30.          You must review the Trip itinerary and description and seek and obtain any further clarification that may be required to ascertain the physical and mental requirements for completing the Trip. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet those requirements, and that you will notify YAT Travel immediately if your situation changes either prior to or at any time during the Trip. YAT Travel may cancel your Trip at any time or exclude you from any activity if it becomes apparent to YAT Travel, any of its guides, or any contractor responsible for providing any aspects of a Trip or activity, at any time prior to or during the Trip/activity, that you are likely to be unable to complete the Trip/activity without undue risk to your health or others, at the complete discretion of YAT Travel. 

31.          We also recommend that you consult a physician before participating in the Trip. It is your own responsibility to determine whether the Trip is suitable for you.

32.          You must disclose any pre-existing medical condition and/or physical or mental condition, disability or injury, that may affect your ability to safely participate in the Trip.

33.          You understand that failure to provide accurate and complete information may result in your exclusion from the Trip or specific activities, at the sole discretion of YAT Travel, without entitlement to a refund.

Alcohol and Drug Use:

34.          For your own and others’ safety, you agree to adhere to YAT Travel’ rules regarding the consumption of alcohol.  This means consuming no more than a maximum of: 

a.    one (1) alcoholic beverage during days where adventure activities are included in the Trip; or

b.    two (2) alcoholic beverages with a minimum stand down of eight (8) hours (for example, overnight rest following evening alcohol consumption) before participating in adventure activities. 

35.          You must not consume or engage in any drug-taking while participating in the Trip, and you acknowledge that failure to comply may result in your removal from the Trip at your own expense.

Compliance with Laws, Customs and Drug Regulations:

36.          You must at all times comply with the laws, customs and drug regulations in each country visited. You acknowledge that non-compliance may expose you to legal consequences in addition to being required to leave the Trip.

Consent to First Aid and Emergency Care

37.          You provide your consent, should the need arise, for your YAT Travel guide to administer First Aid to you and any minors travelling with you.  You fully release, indemnify and hold harmless YAT Travel from any and all actions, and any and all claims, for damages whatsoever which may hereafter arise as a result of any first aid, treatment in response to a set of signs or symptoms and/or the administration of any medication in response to a medical, implied consent or emergency situation that involves your or any minors travelling with you.

ADDITIONAL WAIVERS AND THIRD-PARTY TERMS

38.          Due to the nature of some Trips, in addition to these Terms and Conditions, you may be required to sign and submit a separate waiver, different terms and/ or a release form to a third-party supplier who is helping to run your Trip. Specifically, for Trips operated in North America, ground suppliers require a waiver to be agreed and signed by you on day 1 of your Trip, in order to meet their insurance requirements. A copy of this waiver can be provided to you prior to the departure date upon request.

39.          To the extent of any inconsistency between these Terms and Conditions and any supplemental waiver, the provisions of these Terms and Conditions shall prevail. We reserve the right to deny participation to you if you have not signed a waiver.

PASSPORTS AND VISAS

40.          It is your responsibility to obtain information and to have in your possession all the required documentation and identification required for entry, departure and travel to each country or region you visit on your Trip. This includes a valid passport and all travel documents required by us and/or the relevant governmental authorities including all visas, permits and certificates (including but not limited to vaccination or medical certificates) and insurance policies. Your passport must be valid 6 months after the last date of travel, as set out on your itinerary. You accept full responsibility for obtaining all such documents, visas and permits prior to the start of the Trip, and you are solely responsible for the full amount of costs incurred as a result of missing or defective documentation. You agree that you are responsible for the full amount of any loss or expense incurred by us that is a direct result of your failure to secure or be in possession of proper travel documentation.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

41.          Travel insurance is mandatory for all our travellers and must be taken out at the time of booking. Your travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident, death, medical expenses and emergency repatriation with a recommended minimum coverage of USD$250,000 or NZD$500,000 for each of the categories of cover for the duration of the Trip. 

42.          We also strongly recommend your insurance covers cancellation, curtailment, personal liability and loss of luggage and personal effects. You must provide your travel insurance policy number and the insurance company's 24-hour emergency contact number on the first day of your Trip; you will not be able to join the Trip without these details and failure to maintain appropriate insurance may result in denial of participation without refund. If you have travel insurance connected to your credit card or bank account please ensure you have details of the participating insurer, the insurance policy number and emergency contact number with you rather than the bank's name and credit card details.

CHANGE OF ITINERARIES

43.          You acknowledge that the nature of this type of travel requires considerable flexibility, and you should allow for alternatives. The itinerary provided for each Trip is a guide only and representative of the types of activities contemplated, but the route, schedules, itineraries, amenities and mode of transport are subject to alteration without prior notice due to local circumstances or events. While we will endeavour to operate all Trips as described in the itinerary, we reserve the right to change the Trip itinerary at any time and without notice. Any additional expenses incurred by the passenger as a result of any such change will be at your sole cost. 

44.          We give no guarantees as to the exact arrival and departure times for carriers and operators used by us and we will not be liable for the failure of any services, activities or attractions beyond our control. During busy times, we may operate simultaneous departures whereby some Trips travel in the opposite direction to the stated itinerary (i.e. following the itinerary backwards).  

ACCEPTANCE OF RISK

45.          You understand and acknowledge that the nature of the Trip may be adventurous and participation involves a degree of personal risk. This includes but is not limited to visiting places where the political, cultural and geographical attributes present dangers and physical challenges greater than those present in your daily life;physical and mental fatigue; slips, falls, and collision; encounters with wild animals and varied terrain; altitude-related illnesses; changing weather conditions; acts or omissions of the public or other participants; accidents or illnesses in remote areas without the possibility of immediate evacuation or availability of medical supplies or facilities and accidents occurring during travel associated with the itinerary.

46.          You accept that encountering these inherent risks, dangers and hazards whether known or unknown, could result in damage to personal property, Physical injuries and in some cases death and you are participating in the Trip with full knowledge of the risks and dangers involved.

47.          You acknowledge that you are choosing to travel at a time where you may be exposed to the COVID-19 virus or any other infectious diseases. We will take all reasonable steps to ensure your safety and may require you to follow additional safety protocols on your Trip, which you agree to follow.

48.          We use information from government foreign departments and reports from our own contacts in assessing whether the Trip should operate. However, you must still acquaint yourself with all relevant travel information, including applicable health risks and the nature of your itinerary.

49.          You acknowledge that your decision to travel is made considering all of this information and you accept that you are aware of the personal risks attendant upon such travel. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we accept no liability in relation to these risks.

LIABILITY AND RELEASE

50.          Our services which include our Trips (Services) may come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under New Zealand Law.

51.          To the maximum extent permitted by law we exclude all liability whatsoever to you or any other person in connection with the Services (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) for any loss (whether direct, indirect or consequential) including death or personal injury or damage of any kind that may be suffered as a result of any act or omission whether negligent or otherwise by or on behalf of us in connection with the Services or any other matter or thing relating to a Trip or these Terms and Conditions, except to the extent that such loss or damage is incurred as a direct result of our fraud or wilful misconduct.

52.          You hereby fully release, discharge, and hold harmless YAT Travel, its owners, directors, employees, subcontracted activity and service providers, and business partners (together “Released Parties”) from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action whatsoever for bodily injury, death, property damage, theft, and any of the consequences thereof, arising from my participation in the Trip, you also enter into this release of liability on behalf of yourself, and those members of your party who are under 18. You certify that you are the parent or guardian of any such minors, and you agree to assume full responsibility for their safety and compliance with these Terms and Conditions.

53.          If you are a company and have made a booking with us in the course of trade, then you agree to contract out of sections 9, 12A, 13 and 14(1) of the Fair Trading Act 1986 and the provisions of the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 with respect to the Services and any matters, information, representations or circumstances covered by these Terms and Conditions. 

54.          To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability to you in connection with a Trip or under these Terms and Conditions will be limited to one of the following (at our election):

a.          supplying the Services again;

b.          the amounts paid to us by you for the Trip. 

55.          You indemnify us (and all of our subsidiaries, officers, employees, contractors and agents) against all losses, claims actions, proceedings, damages, costs and expenses (including legal fees) arising from any claim by a third party arising directly or indirectly out of or in connection with:

a.          your access or use of the Services, including your delegate’s access or use of the Services; and

b.          any breach by you (or your delegate) of:

(a)           these Terms and Conditions; or

(b)           any additional terms applicable to providing the Services,

except to the extent that such loss or damage as a direct result of our fraud or wilful misconduct.

56.          We contract with a network of companies, activity providers, accommodation providers, airlines, coach and transfer companies, tour and local guides, government agencies, independent contractors and individuals to assist in the running of our Trips (Third Party Suppliers). Third Party Suppliers may also engage the services of local operators and sub-contractors. Although we take all reasonable steps to select reputable Third Party Suppliers, we are not responsible for their acts or omissions. Any services provided by Third Party Suppliers may be subject to the terms and conditions imposed by these Third Party Suppliers and you may be required to sign additional terms. These may limit or exclude the liability of the Third Party Supplier. You acknowledge that Third Party Suppliers operate in compliance with the applicable laws and regulations of the countries in which they operate. While we take reasonable steps to ensure that our Third Party Suppliers operate safely and lawfully, we cannot provide any guarantee with respect to their actions or conduct.

57.          We are not responsible for the acts and omissions, whether negligent or otherwise, of these Third Parties Suppliers. Any costs, liability, loss, claims or disputes relating to the conduct of a Third Parties Supplier are solely between you and that party and you hold us harmless in respect of all such matters.

58.           We shall not be held vicariously liable for the intentional or negligent acts of any persons not employed by us nor for any intentional or negligent acts of our employees committed while off duty or outside the course and scope of their employment.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

59.          The Trip may include a Free Day, Free Morning, or a Free Afternoon. Any optional activities not included in the Trip price on such Free days are undertaken solely at my own risk and do not form part of the Trip or this contract. You accept that any assistance, recommendations or advice given by your group Leader or local representative in arranging optional activities (including before or after a Trip) does not render us liable or responsible for them in any way. The contract for the provision of that activity will be between you and the activity provider.

TOUR DETAILS

60.          Any activities that are part of a Trip that you choose not to partake in will not be refunded to you.

61.          We aim to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all travellers and personnel on board our tours. Therefore, please make a note of the below conditions:

a.          There might be times when our personnel and/or representatives have to make decisions in the best interests of safety for our passengers. It is a condition of booking that you comply with the authority and decisions of the appointed representative.

b.         Should you not to comply with the instructions or decisions of the said representative or your behaviour is not compatible with the general enjoyment, well-being or safety of other members of the tour, we reserve the right to refuse to allow you to continue with the tour.

c.          Where you are removed from the tour, we will not be liable to provide you with any refund, compensation or any additional costs incurred by you.

d.         We have no liability for the behaviour of others on your tour nor if any Trip activity or facilities are curtailed as a result of their actions.

e.         You acknowledge and accept full responsibility for your own negligent or reckless conduct while participating in the Trip.

AUTHORITY AND CONDUCT ON TOUR  

62.          Our Trips are generally run by group Leaders, local representatives, crews or skippers (Leaders). The decision of the Leader is final on all matters affecting the safety, well-being, or orderly conduct of any traveller, staff member participating in the Trip. You must comply with the reasonable instructions given to you by the Leader at all times.

63.          If you fail to comply with an instruction of the Leader, interfere with the well-being of the group (or act in a way which may harm the health and safety or any person) or interfere with our ability to run a Trip as planned, the Leader may direct you to leave the Trip immediately, with no right of refund or any compensation.

64.          We reserve the right to refuse participation on any future Trips should you be removed for non-compliance or misconduct.

EQUIPMENT AND HEALTH AND SAFETY

65.          YAT Travel may provide you with equipment for use during the Trip. YAT Travel checks this equipment before each tour; however, you are responsible for:

a.    Checking the equipment upon receipt.

b.    Alerting tour Leaders of any change in the condition of the equipment during your use.

c.     Using the equipment properly and carrying or wearing what is suggested by the guides throughout the Trip and during any activities.

d.    Adhering to all health and safety measures, including those specified in the gear list and by your guides.

66.          Failure to comply with these obligations may result in restriction from activities or removal from the Trip at your own expense, and you may be required to compensate YAT Travel for any loss of or damage to the equipment (fair wear and tear excepted).

PHOTOGRAPHS, FILMING AND TEXT

67.          You acknowledge and consent that YAT Travel reserves the right to take photographs, videos, or other recordings of you and any minors travelling with you during the Trip.

68.          You grant YAT Travel a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, reproduce, and publish such photographs or recordings for marketing, promotional, or business purposes without payment or other consideration.

69.          You understand that you have no right to inspect or approve the finished materials.

70.          You may opt out of being photographed or recorded by notifying YAT Travel in writing via mail:  yattravelnz@gmail.com.

71.          If you opt out, YAT Travel will take reasonable steps to avoid photographing or recording you or any minors travelling with you and to exclude the image or likeness from any published materials.

72.          You acknowledge that YAT Travel cannot control images captured incidentally or by other participants or third parties, and your opt-out applies only to recordings made or used by YAT Travel.

73.          You acknowledge that YAT Travel may use any text or comments you provide, whether written in comments books, recorded in customer surveys, online forums, or other communications, for brochures, websites, marketing, advertising, or other promotional purposes.

74.          Such use of publicity material may be made without further consent or payment to you or any minors travelling with you.

CLAIMS AND COMPLAINTS

75.          If you have a complaint about your Trip please inform your group Leader or our local representative at the time so that they can attempt to rectify the matter. 

76.          If you believe that your complaint has not been resolved through these means then any further complaint must be put in writing to us within 30 days of the end of the Trip through our General Enquiries mail: yattravelnz@gmail.com, clearly stating the nature of the complaint and any supporting documentation. We will review all written complaints in good faith and respond as promptly as reasonably practicable. Failure to follow these steps may limit our ability to address the complaint.

SEVERABILITY

77.          In the event that any term or condition contained in these Terms and Conditions is unenforceable or void by operation of law or as being against public policy or for any other reason then such term or condition shall be deemed to be severed from this contract or amended accordingly only to such extent necessary to allow all remaining terms and conditions to survive and continue as binding.

GOVERNING LAW 

78.          The laws of New Zealand govern these Terms and Conditions and the New Zealand courts have exclusive jurisdiction over it. Nothing in these Terms and Conditions, including this clause, affects your rights as a consumer to rely on any applicable local laws.

ASSIGNMENT AND REGISTERED ADDRESS

79.          We can assign or otherwise transfer any of our rights or obligations under these Terms and Conditions, including novation to a related body corporate (as defined in the Company Act 1993), at its sole discretion on written notice to you (including notice via the Website). 

TRADEMARKS

80.          YAT Travel, YAT Travel NEW ZEALAND, and the YAT Travel and YAT Travel NEW ZEALAND logos are trade name and trademarks of YAT Travel Limited. All rights reserved.

DEFINITIONS 

81.          The following terms in these Terms and Conditions have the following meanings:

Booking means your booking of a Trip as confirmed with us.

Departure date or Trip departure date means the departure date of the relevant Trip.

Essential Trip Information means the essential Trip information provided to you together with your confirmation of booking.

Force Majeure Event has the meaning given to that term under clause 21(a).

Important Notes means the important notes provided to you together with your confirmation of booking. 

Leader has the meaning given to that term under clause 62.

New Zealand Law means all applicable statutes, regulations, and common-law principles in force in New Zealand.

Non-Recoverable Costs has the meaning given to that term under clause 22.

Privacy Policy means our privacy policy published on the Website from time to time. 

Self-Assessment Form has the meaning given to that term under clause 14. 

Services has the meaning given to that term under clause 50.

Special Conditions means any special conditions provided to you together with your confirmation of booking. 

Terms and Conditions means these terms and conditions of booking.

Third Party Supplier has the meaning given to that term under clause 56.  

Trip means the Trip described in the Essential Trip Information.

Us, We and Our are references to YAT Travel Limited (NZCA 8293540).

Website means yattravel.co.nz.  

You and Your mean the first named person on the booking and all persons on whose behalf a booking is made and any other person to whom a booking is added or transferred.

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