ABOUT THE 'FACILITY'
The Facility is the Motion Travel web site or one of its
sub-sites and the ability to enter into transactions directly
with us or with certain parties whose content appears on the
site. You acknowledge that some of the material accessible
through the facility is provided by third parties, and we
are not responsible for this material.
Where the Facility provides the ability to enter into transactions
with third parties we are not responsible for those third
parties or the goods or services they offer. Airlines and
other third party travel providers impose different terms
and conditions on the sale of specific travel products featured
on this site. You should carefully read all the terms and
conditions specific to the product you are booking before
finalising your travel transaction.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
This agreement is governed by the laws in force in New South
Wales. You irrevocably submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction
of the Courts of New South Wales and Courts of Appeal from
them and/or any relevant tribunals for determining any dispute
concerning this agreement. We may legally assign any of our
rights and obligations under this agreement at any time by
giving you notice. Your use of this travel web site and on-line
reservation facilities such as 'booking form' and 'booking
online' here-by referred to as the 'booking engine' is subject
to the following Standard Terms of Service and Trade:
1. Ownership, copyright and trade marks
The content of this travel web site, farefinder and booking
engine, the licensor and / or provider of this site ('the
Agent'). Unauthorised use is strictly prohibited. All title,
ownership rights and intellectual property rights, including
copyright, rest with the Agent (Motion Travel).
Accuracy of information and limitation of liability
The Agent does not endorse or recommend any particular travel
service provider. The Agent and its third party suppliers
have taken reasonable care that the content of this travel
web site, including all travel information and listings is
correct but is subject to amendment at any time without notice.
The Agent publishes such information in good faith. As user
you acknowledge and accept that:
The Agent cannot and has not checked the accuracy of all
information provided by travel service providers such as airlines
and hotels. The hotel listings may include errors and travel
service providers such as airlines, hotels, wholesalers and
car suppliers are requested and encouraged to correct and
update their information regularly and as needed. The Agent
will not be responsible for errors, omissions or misleading
information in travel information and listings. You should
make your own evaluation of the accuracy or completeness of
any information, opinion, advice or other content available
through the facility.
You are solely responsible for the suitability of any travel
services which you purchase by means of the service. In particular,
we are not liable for any inconvenience caused or expense
incurred as a result of any unsuitability of travel services
for use in association with other travel services. Any Agent's
role in relation to your travel arrangements is limited to
facilitating your booking and arranging travel documentation,
payments and refunds as applicable. The Agent accepts responsibility
for the performance of this role and for the negligence of
its employees. However, to the maximum extent permitted by
law, the Agent disclaims all liability for any technical errors,
corruption of any data, unauthorised access to your personal
data, inaccuracies in information supplied by third parties,
or failure by the Agent to complete bookings where that failure
is due to circumstances beyond its control.
The Agent accepts no responsibility or liability for any
failure or delay on the part of any third party in providing
travel services to you where your booking has been properly
processed by it; nor is the Agent responsible for any acts
or omissions of airlines or other third parties in the course
of delivery of such travel services. Where the Agent is liable
to you under these terms and conditions its liability will
be limited to providing the relevant booking services again
or to refunding money paid in relation to services not provided
because of the Agent's default. Where refunds are due to you
from third party suppliers of travel products or services,
the Agent will provide reasonable assistance to you in claiming
such funds from those suppliers. Under no circumstances will
the Agent be liable for direct, indirect, consequential or
incidental damages including but not limited to lost profits
or savings or damages for disappointment.
Warranties
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Agent
grants no warranties, express or implied, regarding this travel
web site and any service or facilities provided including
the booking engine. The site and any service or facility are
being offered to you "as you see it". The Agent
will not be liable to you for the breach of any alleged warranty.
Use of the Booking Engine (booking Online)
In making a hotel, air, car, or tour reservation for you through
the booking engine, the Agent will be acting as agent of the
hotel/wholesaler, car hire company, tour provider or airline
concerned. The Agent accordingly accepts no responsibility
or liability for any misunderstanding or error, whatsoever
and howsoever caused, in respect of any reservation made through
the booking engine. The onus rests on you to read the booking
rules and ensure your booking abides by these, to carefully
check and correct any mistakes in your reservation request
and in any confirmation thereof received from the hotel, car
hire company or airline via the Agent.
Use of your contact information
As user of this travel web site and any service or facility
such as the booking engine, you agree and consent that the
Agent may use, including to share with third parties, your
contact information (i.e. your name, e-mail and physical /
postal address and / or other contact details) for all purposes
directly connected with your reservation request. Please view
our Privacy Policy (Hyperlink to Privacy Policy Page).
2. Inferred Consent to receive Electronic Communication
When purchasing goods and services via Motion Travel and providing
your electronic mail address you imply your consent to receive
Electronic Communication from us offering similar goods and
services to those previously purchased, in accordance with
the Spam Act 2003. Motion Travel provides an unsubscribe facility
should you wish to stop such communication at any time.
Indemnity
As a condition for your use of this travel web site including
any service or facility such as the booking engine, you agree
to indemnify the Agent from and against any liability, damage
or loss that the Agent incurs or suffers as a result of any
action, inaction or omission on your part.
3. Clients Responsibility
By registering for the service, you warrant to us that you
are at least eighteen years old You must have sufficient credit
on your credit card account to meet all charges for travel
services you book through this web site.
You must read the travel-specific terms and conditions at
the end of these terms and conditions and convey all information
set out in those terms and conditions to any other parties
covered by any booking you make.
You must keep secure any means of identification that we
provide to you in order to access the service. You must not
resell the service or any products or services accessed by
means of the service, or permit any other person, other than
adult members of your household or others with your express
permission and under your personal supervision, to use your
user identification to access the service. You are responsible
for all use of the service, and all transactions entered into
by means of the service, using this user identification.
You must not use the service for any activities which breach
any laws, infringe any party's rights, or breach any standards,
content requirements or codes promulgated by any relevant
authority. You must not use the service in any way which interferes
with other users or defames, harasses or menaces anyone. You
indemnify us from and against all actions, claims, suits,
demands, liabilities, costs or expenses arising out of or
in any way connected to use of the service by you or any other
person using your membership identification or password.
You acknowledge that copyright subsists in all software,
including HTML code, provided in association with the Service.
You must not modify, copy, transmit, display, perform, publish,
license or create derivative works from any information or
software accessed by means of the Service. Where copying or
transmission is expressly permitted, you must not change or
delete any author attribution or copyright notice.
You acknowledge that we may receive all commission from transactions
entered into using the service.
TRAVEL SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Fares & Prices
Airfares and prices are subject to change until full payment
is received and are subject to Airline/provider availability.
Some airport taxes are not pre-payable; it is your responsibility
to pay these when required. To cover the increasing cost of
aviation fuel, some Airlines/providers have introduced fuel
surcharges. These surcharge are not always reflected in the
prices shown and will be an additional charge. The general
booking form constitutes a request only and we do not guarantee
fares or prices until the booking has been confirmed by one
of our consultants and paid for. Airline/hotel/car/tour availability,
fare conditions and class of travel can change at any time.
Routing restrictions and other special conditions may apply.
Taxes, airport charges and any additional costs will be advised
to you when your booking is confirmed. Bookings made through
the booking engine also constitute a request, and the correctness
of this request in regards to abiding by the rules of the
fare as stated is the responsibility of you, we do not guarantee
the fare quoted until the booking is confirmed by one of our
consultants. Airlines and other suppliers may change their
prices without notice.
Booking Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement of your booking request will be sent via e-mail
or telephone call within 24 hours of your request being received.
Please ensure you check your e-mail regularly. If you do not
receive an email from Motion Travel, or one of our third party
providers, please check your Junk and Deleted email folders
as you may have mail filters in place.
Travel Documentation
Passport, Visa and Health requirements are the responsibility
of all individual travellers. Passports are required for all
travellers departing Australia. Permanent residents travelling
on a foreign passport must hold an Australian Re-entry Visa.
Many countries require that foreign nationals entering hold
a passport with at least six months validity. We will assist
in providing information based on the information supplied
by you in the booking form or booking engine. Photo ID is
required for all domestic travel within Australia. Acceptable
forms of photo ID include a valid Australian driver's licence
or valid passport. This information as well as other related
information supplied by the Agent and any links within the
site are supplied in good faith; however should be treated
as a guideline only. The final responsibility for ensuring
documentation is correct is that of the individual traveller.
The posting/couriering of travel documentation is the responsibility
of you. The agent will not be held responsible for tickets
lost by a third party, any charges associated with reissue
and resending of documentation will be at your expense.
Liability
We cannot accept responsibility for any travel service, rules
and conditions that are incorrectly represented within this
system. The data and services shown are provided in good faith
and 'as is'. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness,
or fitness for a particular purpose of any data or services
provided and to the maximum extent permitted by any law disclaimer
all implied warranties in connection with such data or services.
In no event shall we be liable for any injury, loss, claim,
damage or any incidental or consequential damages, including
but not limited to lost profits or savings, arising out of
or in any way connected with the use of any display within
this site.
Booking, Cancellation and Amendment Charges
Certain fees may be payable in respect of transactions entered
into using the Service, as notified at the time of the relevant
transaction. These fees may include booking fees, cancellation
fees and, where amendment is permitted, amendment fees. In
some cases, Agents may charge cancellation and/or amendment
fees in addition to those imposed by travel service providers.
Unless otherwise notified to you at the time of entry into
the relevant transaction, a charge of 20% of the total amount
of each booking transaction is payable to the Agent in respect
of any cancellation, and, where amendment of a booking is
permitted, a charge of $20 is payable to the Agent for each
permitted amendment in addition to any applicable airline/operator
fees. Before entering into a transaction, you should carefully
check to see whether any other cancellation or amendment fees
apply. These charges will be deducted from your credit card
at the time charges are incurred. We reserve the right to
refuse service to any client we feel is not genuine in their
desire to transact with Motion Travel according to our terms
and conditions. Excessive booking requests coupled with the
repeated failure to complete transactions by providing requisite
payments will be deemed deliberate time-wasting and, at our
discretion, may result in the refusal to provide service.
International & Domestic Online Flight Booking Fee
An automatic International & Domestic Booking Fee of AU$9.90
including GST will be charged per transaction via the International
& Domestic Booking Engine. The Booking Fee applies to
all International & Domestic bookings made online via
the Motion Travel website. The Booking Fee will automatically
be charged upon completion of the online booking. The Booking
Fee is non-refundable.
Travel Insurance
It is recommended that all travellers obtain travel insurance
against cancellation or amendment fees as well as providing
sufficient medical cover.
Changes to these Terms and Conditions
Motion Travel has the authority and the right to at any time
it sees fit to change or modify all or any part of these terms
and conditions.