Terms and Conditions
1. General Information:
1.1.”Arctic Mike,” in the person of Michal Wolodko, later referred to as “Arctic Mike,” is a private tour provider offering tours and other tourist services in Iceland.
1.2. My website provides information and services related to tours and travel activities in Iceland.
1.3. By booking a tour or travel service with “Arctic Mike”, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms and conditions. 1.4. Unless otherwise specified, these terms and conditions apply to all tours and travel services “Arctic Mike” offers.
2. Tour Reservations and payments:
2.1. All tour reservations must be made through the “Arctic Mike’s” website or booking system, www.arcticmike.com.
2.2. All tours are subject to availability and weather conditions.
2.3. Prices for tours are subject to change without notice.
2.4. Payment for tours is due at the time of booking in local currency by secure payment method at www.arcticmike.com.
2.5. Customers must pay the total amount for the tour in advance. The payment can be made through the www.arcticmike.com website’s online payment system or via bank transfer. “Arctic Mike” reserves the right to cancel the reservation if the payment is not made in full within the specified timeframe of the booking process.
2.7. Any additional fees, such as admission fees or meals not included in the tour package, must be paid by the customer at the time of purchase.
“Arctic Mike” will clearly indicate any additional fees in the tour description at www.arcticmike.com.
2.8.All prices and fees are quoted in Icelandic Krona (ISK), unless otherwise specified. Customers who choose to pay via bank transfer must ensure that the correct amount in ISK is transferred, taking into account any currency conversion fees that may apply.
2.9. The www.arcticmike.com website’s online payment system is secure and complies with industry-standard security protocols. However, “Arctic Mike” cannot be held liable for any unauthorized access to the customer payment information that may occur during the payment process.
2.6. “Arctic Mike” reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.
3. Tour Cancellations:
3.1. If a customer cancels their reservation, they may be entitled to a partial refund depending on the time of cancellation.
3.2. If you need to cancel your tour, please provide written notice to “Arctic Mike” as soon as possible at mike@arcticmike.com
3.3. Your cancelation must be confirmed by “Arctic Mike” via e-mail.
If you did receive cancelation confirmation, contact +354 8942731.
3.4. Cancellations made more than seven days before the tour date will receive an 80% refund of the tour price, minus a non-refundable 20% fee which reflects our cost of booking and preparing your tour.
3.5. Cancellations made less than seven days before the tour date, or failure to show up for the tour will not receive a refund.
3.6. In the situation that Arctic Mike is forced to cancel the tour due to unfavorable weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances, you can reschedule for another available date or receive a full refund of the amount paid for the tour.
3.7. “Arctic Mike” reserves the right to cancel or modify any tour due to safety concerns or other unforeseen circumstances.
4. Liability:
4.1. “Arctic Mike” is not responsible for any loss, damage, or injury that may occur during the tour.
4.2. “Arctic Mike” is not liable for any losses or expenses due to delays or changes of flights, injury, damage, negligence, weather, or other unforeseeable causes.
4.3. The estimated duration of tours are standard times and can vary according to the road or weather conditions. Delays may occur for unforeseen reasons.
4.4. ”Arctic Mike” cannot be made responsible for losses or expenses a passenger may face due to delay, regardless of whether the loss is direct or indirect.
5. Indemnification:
5.1. You agree to indemnify and hold “Arctic Mike” harmless from any claims, demands, or damages, including reasonable attorney fees, arising out of your use of “Arctic Mike’s” tours or travel services.
5.2. “Arctic Mike” shall not be liable for any damages or losses resulting from the user’s use of the website or services. The user agrees to release the “Arctic Mike” from any claims or disputes related to such damages or losses.
5.3. “Arctic Mike” cannot be held liable for any unauthorized access to the customer payment information that may occur during the payment process.
5.4.The indemnification provisions shall survive the termination or expiration of these terms and conditions, and shall remain in effect until all claims, damages, expenses, or losses have been resolved.
5.5. The user acknowledges that they have read and understood the indemnification provisions and agree to be bound by them in using the website and services.
6. Privacy Policy:
6.1. “Arctic Mike” will collect and use personal information such as your name, email, phone number, and billing information to provide the tours and travel services you have booked.
6.2. “Arctic Mike” will not sell or distribute your personal information to third parties unless required by law.
6.3. By booking a tour or travel service with “Arctic Mike”, you acknowledge and agree to our privacy policy
6.4.”Arctic Mike” reserves the right to photograph or film any tour or part thereof and to use the resulting images for promotional or commercial purposes unless you specifically request otherwise.
6.5. “Arctic Mike” reserves the right to photograph or film any tour or part thereof and to use the resulting images for promotional or commercial purposes without compensation to the customer.
7. Governing Law:
7.1. These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of Iceland.
7.2. Any dispute arising out of or related to these terms and conditions or the use of “Arctic Mike’s” tours or travel services shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Iceland.
8. Safety Regulations:
8.1. The customer agrees to follow all safety instructions and regulations provided by Arctic Mike during the tour. Failure to do so may result in the customer being excluded from the tour without a refund.
8.2. “Arctic Mike” reserves the right to refuse service to any customer who is deemed to be a danger to themselves or others or who is otherwise deemed unfit to participate in the tour.
8.3. The customer acknowledges that the tour may involve inherent risks, including but not limited to risks associated with outdoor activities, transportation, and weather conditions. The customer voluntarily assumes all such risks and waives any claims against Arctic Mike for any loss, damage, injury, or expense that may arise from participation in the tour.
8.4. “Arctic Mike” reserves the right to refuse service to any person who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs or who behaves in a disruptive or dangerous manner that may threaten the safety of other passengers, the guide, or the vehicle.
8.5. Passengers are responsible for their own belongings during the tour. “Arctic Mike” is not responsible for any loss or damage to personal belongings.
9. Changes and Amendments:
9.1. “Arctic Mike” reserves the right to change the guide or vehicle at any time for reasons of safety, maintenance, or other unforeseeable reasons.
9.2. “Arctic Mike” reserves the right to make changes or amendments to the terms and conditions at any time without prior notice to the user.
10. Intellectual Property:
10.1. All content on the website, including text, images, videos, graphics, and software, is owned by the website owner Michal Wolodko referred to as “Arctic Mike,” and is protected by copyright laws. The website owner retains all rights to the website’s content and intellectual property, including trademarks and logos.
10.2. User-Generated Content and Licensing: Users may be allowed to submit content to the website, such as reviews or comments. By submitting content, users grant the website owner a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, and display the content in connection with the website’s services.
10.3. Copyright Infringement Policy: The website owner takes copyright infringement seriously and will promptly remove any infringing content upon notification. If a user believes that their copyrighted work has been copied and is accessible on the website, they can notify the website owner with a notice of copyright infringement.
10.4. Prohibited Uses: Users are prohibited from using any content on the website for commercial purposes or for any purpose that is not expressly permitted by the website owner. Users are also prohibited from copying, distributing, or modifying any content on the website without the website owner’s prior written consent.
10.5. Trademarks: The website owner owns all trademarks and logos used on the website. Users are prohibited from using any of the website’s trademarks or logos without the website owner’s prior written consent.