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RESERVATIONS, DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENT
The following deposit policy will apply:

CHINA and ASIA programs US$250.00 per person
YANGTZE RIVER programs US$500.00 per person
CUSTOMIZED FIT programs US$300.00 per person
All deposits are due within 14 days of the reservation date. Final payment must be received 45 days before the commencement of the tour. Failure to meet the deposit and final payment requirements will result in release of reservation.

PAYMENTS
ACT accepts payment by check payable to Asia Connect Tours or American Express, Visa and Master Card. For credit card payments, an authorization form provided by ACT must be completed full and signed by the card-holder. Third party credit cards are not accepted. Travel Insurance payment must be paid by check only. ACT reserves the right to decline acceptance of a credit card if deemed necessary.

CANCELLATIONS
All cancellations must be received by ACT in writing or facsimile. Full refund, less US$100.00 administrative fee per person for any cancellations received in writing up to 60 days prior to departure. Thereafter the following cancellation charges will apply:
59 to 30 days before departure US$250.00 per person
(Yangtze River program only) US$500.00 per person
29 to 8 days before departure US$400.00 per person
(Yangtze River program only) US$800.00 per person
7 to 1 days before departure 50% of tour price per person
On or after departure date 100% of tour price per person
Air fares are non refundable once ticket issued or subject to airlines' rules and regulations. Travel Insurance is non refundable once deposit was made.

CHANGE AND LATE BOOKING FEE
A late booking fee of US$50.00 per person will apply to bookings received within 30 days prior to departure date of the tour. A fee of US$50.00 per change plus air ticket change fee imposed by the airlines will apply to any changes made after the booking has been confirmed and a deposit has been received.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
ACT recommends the purchase of travel insurance. It provides a comprehensive program through Travel Insured International. Benefits include Trip Cancellation, Interruption, Travel delay, Baggage delay, Medical expense and emergency assistance. A certificate of insurance that describe in detail the coverage and exclusions will be mailed to you once the specified insurance premium is received. The premium is determined based on the cost of the trip, and the age of the travelers.

Schedule of Benefits

Benefits Coverage	Limits
Trip Cancellation	100% of trip cost
Trip Interruption	150% of trip cost
Travel Delay	$500
Baggage/Personal Effects	$1,000
Baggage Delay	$200
Sickness Medical	$5,000
Accident Medical	$5,000
Evacuation/Repatriation	$50,000
Assistance Services	included

DOCUMENTATION
Travelers are responsible to obtain proper travel documentation. A passport with minimum 6 months validity is required of al nationals. Visas are required for China and some Indochina countries. Nationals of countries other than the U.S. should check with their booking agent or consulate offices regarding other possible visa requirements. Visa fees are not included in the tour price.

RESPONSIBILITY
Asia Connect Tours gives notice that all tickets and coupons issued, all arrangements for transport or conveyance or accommodations are made as agents upon the express condition that they shall not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned either by reason or defect in any vehicle, or through the act or default of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger, or in carrying out the arrangements of the tours, or otherwise in connection therewith, or of any hotel proprietor or services, sickness, weather quarantine, strikes, other causes or acts of God. All tour itineraries and prices may be affected by alterations in steamship, air, and railroad services of the various countries. ACT reserves the right to withdraw a tour announced in this program, substitute hotels, and alterations in the itineraries as deemed necessary to the better carrying out of the tours. The Chinese handling agency has sole and exclusive control over the operation of all tours in China and reserves the right to make alterations or adjustments in the itinerary as to destinations, transportation, accommodations and all other services. ACT reserves the right to decline or accept or to reject any person as a member of any tour at any time if necessary. The airlines concerned are not held responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time the passengers are not onboard their planes or conveyance. The contract in use by the airline and the passenger shall constitute as the sole contract. Any other transportation, travel companies used shall have no responsibility or liability to any traveler aside from their liability as common carriers.