Terms and Conditions
Welcome! I specialize in providing personalized travel planning, hotel bookings, cruise bookings, and organizing itineraries, tours, and activities.
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using my services. By booking with me, you acknowledge you’ve read and understand the following:
1. Agreement & Use of Services
These Terms and Conditions (“Agreement”) govern the relationship between Design by Taryn LLC DBA Trips by Taryn (“Travel Advisor”) and you, the client (“Client”).
By engaging my services, you confirm that:
• You are at least 18 years of age and authorized to make travel decisions and bookings
• All information you provide is accurate and complete
• You will review all confirmations and documents carefully
• You agree to these Terms and all applicable supplier terms and conditions
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2. Independent Travel Advisor Relationship
Trips by Taryn is an independent travel advisor affiliated with Fora Travel, Inc. (“Fora”).
Client understands and agrees that:
• Trips by Taryn operates independently and is not an employee or agent of Fora
• Fora acts solely as a host agency and technology provider
• Fora is not responsible for travel services, bookings, or advisor services
• Client waives any claims against Fora related to travel arrangements or services
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3. Services Offered
Services may include:
• Personalized travel planning and itinerary design
• Hotel, villa, and cruise bookings
• Tours, transportation, and activity coordination
• Ongoing support before and during travel
Services are tailored based on your preferences, timeline, and budget.
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4. Rates, Pricing & Payments
• All pricing is subject to availability and may change at any time until confirmed
• Travel suppliers use dynamic pricing, and rates cannot be guaranteed until booked
• If pricing does change between quoting and booking, Trips by Taryn will notify the Client before booking
• Trips by Taryn strives to provide competitive pricing. In some cases, rates that include preferred partner amenities, exclusive benefits, upgrades, resort credits, or advisor services may differ from publicly available rates. Available options will always be presented before booking.
• Quotes are based on supplier-provided pricing. In the event of an obvious pricing, technical, or supplier error, Trips by Taryn reserves the right to correct or withdraw the quotation prior to booking confirmation.
Packages:
Some travel arrangements are quoted as a package price. Package pricing is provided as a total cost and cannot always be broken down into individual component costs.
Payments:
• Payments may be made directly to suppliers or processed via Fora on behalf of suppliers
• Deposit and final payment timelines vary by supplier and will be communicated clearly
• Clients are responsible for maintaining a valid payment method throughout the booking process and until all travel-related charges have been processed. Some suppliers may retain payment information and process charges at a later date, including final payment or incidental charges.
Failure to provide valid payment may result in cancellation of reservations, supplier penalties, or loss of promotional pricing.
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5. Credit Card Authorization & Chargebacks
By providing payment information, you confirm you are an authorized user and approve charges for agreed-upon travel services.
You agree not to dispute charges related to valid bookings, cancellations, or supplier penalties unless services were not provided or were materially misrepresented.
If an issue arises, Clients agree to contact Trips by Taryn before initiating a chargeback so that a reasonable effort can be made to resolve the matter with the applicable supplier.
Improper chargebacks for valid travel services may result in cancellation of reservations, additional supplier penalties, collection efforts, and recovery of administrative or legal costs where permitted by law.
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6. Planning Fees
For select trips, a planning fee is required. If a planning fee applies to your trip, it will be communicated upfront.
• Planning fees are quoted upfront based on trip scope and complexity
• Fees are due prior to any research or itinerary development
• All planning fees are nonrefundable
Planning services may include:
• Destination research and recommendations
• Custom itinerary design
• Booking coordination
• Revisions and adjustments
Planning fees may be reduced or waived when bookings are made through Trips by Taryn at our discretion.
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7. Suppliers & Third Parties
Trips by Taryn acts as an intermediary between you and travel suppliers (hotels, airlines, cruise lines, tour operators, etc.).
• Suppliers are independent entities and not controlled by Trips by Taryn
• Trips by Taryn does not guarantee supplier performance, pricing, availability, or fulfillment of special requests.
• Trips by Taryn is not responsible for changes, delays, cancellations, or service issues caused by suppliers or external factors
• All reservations remain subject to the individual terms, conditions, and policies of each travel supplier.
• Trips by Taryn is not responsible for the financial default, insolvency, or bankruptcy of any supplier.
• Suppliers may change itineraries, schedules, accommodations, ports of call, aircraft, ships, equipment, or other travel arrangements at their discretion as indicated in their terms.
• Special requests such as bedding preferences, connecting rooms, upgrades, celebrations, accessibility requests, dietary requests, or similar accommodations will be communicated whenever possible but cannot be guaranteed unless confirmed by the supplier.
• Complimentary upgrades, early check-in, late check-out, onboard credits, resort credits, and similar amenities are subject to availability and are never guaranteed unless confirmed by the supplier.
Client is responsible for reviewing and accepting supplier terms when applicable.
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8. Cancellations, Changes & Refunds
• All bookings are subject to supplier cancellation and refund policies
• Some bookings may be non-refundable or non-changeable after a certain timeframe
• Clients should notify Trips by Taryn as soon as possible regarding requested changes or cancellations. Trips by Taryn cannot guarantee that requests received unreasonably close to supplier deadlines can be processed before penalties apply.
Any fees, penalties, or losses incurred will be the responsibility of the Client.
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9. Flights
Trips by Taryn may assist with flight bookings but acts only as an intermediary.
• Airlines control all flight operations, schedules, and policies
• Changes, delays, and cancellations are managed directly with the airline
• Trips by Taryn can provide guidance; however, airline regulations, security requirements, and carrier policies may require the Client to work directly with the airline to resolve certain flight-related matters.
• Seat assignments, aircraft substitutions, baggage policies, schedule changes, and operational decisions are controlled solely by the airline.
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10. Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
• Insurance is not included unless purchased separately
• Coverage varies by policy
• Without insurance, you may lose the full value of your trip due to cancellations, delays, or emergencies
Trips by Taryn is not a licensed insurance agent and cannot advise Clients regarding the suitability of any insurance policy. Clients are responsible for reviewing their policy carefully to understand what is and is not covered, including any travel protections provided through a credit card. Clients will reach out to the insurance supplier with any specific policy or coverage questions.
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11. Travel Documents & Entry Requirements
Clients are responsible for obtaining and verifying all required travel documents, including:
• Passports (often requiring 6 months validity)
• Visas
• Health or vaccination requirements
Clients are responsible for all costs associated with obtaining passports, visas, permits, vaccinations, testing, or other required travel documentation.
Names provided to Trips by Taryn must match government-issued ID exactly.
Entry requirements, health requirements, passport validity requirements, and visa regulations may change without notice. Clients are responsible for verifying current requirements prior to departure. U.S. residents may find current travel information and entry guidance at travel.state.gov.
Failure to meet entry requirements may result in denied boarding or entry with no refund.
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12. Travel Advisories & Risk
Travel involves inherent risks.
• Clients are responsible for reviewing government travel advisories
• Changes in advisories do not override supplier cancellation policies
• Choosing to travel means accepting these risks
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13. Traveling with Minors
Traveling with children may require additional documentation, including consent forms for minors traveling without both parents.
Clients are responsible for ensuring compliance with all regulations.
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14. Currency Fluctuations
For international travel, pricing may be affected by exchange rate changes.
Final costs may vary due to currency fluctuations prior to payment.
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15. Client Responsibilities
Clients agree to:
• Provide accurate and complete information
• Review all confirmations, invoices, itineraries, travel documents, passenger names, travel dates, hotel reservations, and other booking details immediately upon receipt.
• Notify Trips by Taryn promptly upon discovering any errors or discrepancies.
Trips by Taryn is not responsible for issues resulting from inaccurate or incomplete information provided by the Client.
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16. Independent Travel & Itinerary Expectations
Trips by Taryn designs customized itineraries intended to provide a well-organized and enjoyable travel experience.
Unless specifically included as part of the booked travel services, itineraries are designed for independent travel. Clients should expect to navigate between accommodations, transportation, restaurants, attractions, and activities using the information, confirmations, and recommendations provided. Navigation tools, such as Google Maps or similar applications, may be helpful throughout the trip.
Travel is dynamic by nature. Delays, weather, transportation disruptions, operational changes, crowds, and other unforeseen circumstances may require flexibility or adjustments to daily plans. Clients acknowledge that reasonable changes to timing, logistics, or planned activities are a normal part of travel and do not constitute a failure of the travel services provided.
Trips by Taryn remains available to provide reasonable assistance before and during travel. However, response times may vary due to travel, business hours, or time zone differences. Unless specifically arranged, on-the-ground tour management is not included as part of travel planning services. For time-sensitive matters during travel, Clients should first contact the applicable hotel, airline, cruise line, tour operator, destination management company (DMC), transfer provider, or other local travel partner, as these suppliers are generally best positioned to provide immediate assistance.
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17. Liability & Force Majeure
Trips by Taryn is not liable for:
• Expenses or losses resulting from the Client’s failure to comply with supplier policies, government entry requirements, or these Terms and Conditions.
• Acts of nature, weather, government actions, wars, strikes, pandemics, or other unforeseen events
• Losses arising from inaccurate information provided by the Client or failure to review travel documents.
• Injury, loss, damage, delay, inconvenience, or interruption caused by travel suppliers or other third parties.
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
• Liability, if any, is limited to the total commissions and/or planning fees actually received by Trips by Taryn in connection with the applicable booking.
• Clients waive claims for indirect or consequential damages
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18. Independent Arrangements
Trips by Taryn is not responsible for any travel arrangements made independently outside of our services.
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19. Confidentiality & Data Protection
Client information may be shared only as necessary to complete reservations, process payments, fulfill travel services, comply with legal obligations, and to communicate with travel suppliers and other travel service providers on the Client’s behalf.
Payment details are stored securely and may be deleted upon request.
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20. Electronic Communications
By communicating electronically with Trips by Taryn, including email, electronic forms, text messages, or electronic signatures, Clients agree that these communications satisfy any legal requirement for written communication.
Trips by Taryn provides recommendations, reminders, and travel guidance as a courtesy. Clients remain responsible for reading supplier communications, complying with payment deadlines, and reviewing travel documents.
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21. Modifications to Terms
These Terms may be updated at any time and are effective immediately upon posting or delivery.
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22. Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Florida.
Any disputes will be handled in courts located in Bradenton, Florida.
Design by Taryn LLC conducts business as Trips by Taryn and may also use the names Trips Travel Food or other registered trade names in connection with its travel advisory services.
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23. Claims & Legal Limitations
• Any claim must be filed within 12 months of trip completion
• Claims must be brought individually, not as part of a class action
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24. Acceptance
By engaging the services of Trips by Taryn, requesting travel planning services, submitting payment, or confirming a booking, the Client acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.
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Contact
Questions regarding these Terms or your travel arrangements are always welcome and may be directed to: taryn.anderson@fora.travel
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Effective Date: July 2026