Terms and Conditions of Service
Effective Date: August 25, 2026
Republic of France
1. Preamble & Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Away Go Journeys. These Terms and Conditions govern the access to and use of our website, services, travel bookings, and B2B partnership arrangements provided by Away Go Journeys, a France-registered Destination Management Company (DMC) accredited by ETOA (European Tourism Association), registered at 12 Avenue Helene Edeline, 94250 Gentilly, France.
By accessing our website, requesting quotations, or confirming bookings with us, you ("Client", "Travel Operator", "B2B Partner") agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions.
2. Scope of DMC Services
Away Go Journeys operates as a Destination Management Company across European destinations (including France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Austria, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, and surrounding countries). Our services include:
- Hotel accommodation reservations across all categories.
- Private transfers, airport meet-and-greet, and chauffeured coach transport.
- Tailor-made single-country and multi-country itinerary route planning.
- Landmark entry tickets, museum passes, and curated sightseeing experiences.
- Multilingual professional tour guides and 24/7 on-ground assistance.
- Group travel, incentive tours, MICE, and VIP custom requests.
3. B2B Partnership & Non-Solicitation Policy
Under our "You Sell. We Deliver." partner model, Away Go Journeys operates as an independent white-label ground handler for travel agencies and tour operators. We guarantee strict brand protection:
- Client Relationship Protection: We do not directly solicit, market to, or contact the end traveler for future commercial offers outside the scope of executing the booked trip.
- White-Label On-Ground Support: Airport greetings, welcome packages, and ground assistance can be customized to display the partner agency’s identity upon request.
4. Quotations, Rates & Booking Confirmations
All rates provided in custom B2B proposals or quotations are expressed in Euros (€ / EUR) unless otherwise specified.
- Quotations are subject to availability at the time of final confirmation and deposit payment.
- Prices include applicable French VAT and local European taxes unless explicitly stated (such as tourist city taxes payable directly at hotels where mandated by local municipal laws).
- A booking is deemed confirmed only upon receipt of a written confirmation invoice from Away Go Journeys and agreed deposit.
5. Payment Schedule & Currency
Standard payment schedules for individual FITs and group bookings are set forth in the contract invoice:
Deposit Payment
A non-refundable deposit (typically 30% of total booking value) is required upon confirmation to secure hotel rooms and transport assets.
Balance Settlement
The remaining balance must be settled at least 30 days prior to the client's arrival date in Europe, unless special credit terms apply.
6. Cancellations, Modifications & Refunds
Any cancellation or amendment request must be submitted in writing to info@awaygojourneys.com. Cancellation charges apply based on the lead time prior to arrival:
- 30+ days prior to arrival: Loss of deposit plus any non-refundable supplier costs (train tickets, venue passes).
- 29 to 15 days prior to arrival: 50% of the total itinerary cost.
- 14 to 7 days prior to arrival: 75% of the total itinerary cost.
- Less than 7 days or No-Show: 100% cancellation charge.
7. Passports, Schengen Visas & Travel Insurance
It is the sole responsibility of the client or tour operator to ensure travelers possess valid passports (minimum 6 months validity) and appropriate Schengen entry visas. Travelers are strongly advised to hold comprehensive international travel, health, and trip cancellation insurance. Away Go Journeys accepts no liability for visa rejections or customs delays.
8. Force Majeure
Away Go Journeys shall not be liable or deemed in default for any failure or delay in performing services resulting from events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, extreme weather events, natural disasters, epidemics/pandemics, war, civil unrest, strikes, government restrictions, or airport closures.
Governing Law & Court Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the **Republic of France**. Any disputes arising in connection with these terms or services rendered shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of **Paris, France**.
10. Contact Us
For inquiries regarding these Terms and Conditions or B2B contracts, please reach out to our team: