Cancellation & Refund Policy
Seeds of Blackness Group Travel
Please review our Cancellation & Refund Policy before reserving your spot for this experience.
You may cancel your participation in Seeds of Blackness Group Travel by Dr. Sade Anderson Brown at any time, but please be aware of the following:
ALL payments are non-refundable, including deposits, late fees, full payments, and installment payments. The ONLY exception to this policy is if Seeds of Blackness Group Travel must be canceled in its entirety for any reason, in which case all participants will be notified via email and provided refund instructions.
All travel arrangements are your responsibility and at your own cost. We shall not be held liable for any consequences arising from delays or cancellations with any of the companies you may have made arrangements with, or for any irregularities in your documentation required for travel.
Unforeseen situations may present themselves to group travelers. For those circumstances, situations, and occasions we HIGHLY recommend that you purchase adequate travel insurance to cover these possibilities.
WHY IS MY PAYMENT NON-REFUNDABLE?
Our vendors require upfront commitments that we must adhere to. When we offer an experience to you, we have to ensure that you will attend through good-faith payments. This is the only way our vendors will confirm their participation and support us in creating an amazing experience.
CHARGEBACK REFUND REQUEST(S) FROM YOUR BANKING INSTITUTION
All chargeback notifications we receive from your bank will be considered a cancellation of your Seeds of Blackness Group Travel reservation made with Ujima Consulting Collective Inc. All documentation, including confirmation of receipt of all travel policies & agreement signatures will be provided to the banking institution as confirmation of payment application according to all agreed upon terms.
DELINQUENCIES
Any payment more than fifteen (15) days past due, will incur a late payment fee of $50. Seeds of Blackness Group Travel may also cancel a reservation if the reservation is two (2) payments delinquent. Should Seeds of Blackness Group Travel cancel the reservation due to a payment issue, the terms of this "CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY" shall apply.
TRANSFERS
You may transfer your reservation to another person subject to the procedures in this paragraph and acceptance by Dr. Sade Anderson Brown. Such transfer must be made no later than September 1, 2024. To make the transfer, the owner of the reservation must contact Seeds of Blackness Group Travel to obtain a transfer form. The reservation owner must complete the transfer, which includes the contact information for the new recipient. The Seeds of Blackness Group Travel team will contact the recipient of the transfer for them to complete a Transfer Acceptance Agreement and a Registration Agreement. There is a $150 transfer fee due at the time of transfer, which may be split in any manner between the transferor and the recipient. The transfer between the transferor and recipient may be as a gift or as a sale between the two parties, which will be considered completely independent of Seeds of Blackness Group Travel. Transfers made without the participation and authorization of Seeds of Blackness Group Travel will not be honored and there will be no refund.
ROOMMATE CANCELLATION
All rooms are based on queen bed double occupancy with a chosen roommate, however understand that each person is 100% responsible for their individual group trip reservation. Should your roommate cancel, you are responsible for letting Dr. Sade Anderson Brown know immediately. Resolving a roommate cancellation on your behalf is not the responsibility of Seeds of Blackness Group Travel. If a roommate cancels travelers will have two options: 1) Replace your roommate with another roommate who can either utilize a transferred credit (see transfer policy above) or 2) You can pay to cover the costs of a roommate but stay in your room alone. Once aware of a roommate cancellation please notify Dr. Sade Anderson Brown, Ujima Consulting Collective Inc. as soon as possible to determine the best course of action.
HEALTH DISCLAIMER
Seeds of Blackness Group Travel is open to experienced travelers and first-timers alike. Anyone with average fitness level should be able to enjoy all activities. However, due to the nature of the itinerary, this group trip may not be suitable for anyone who is pregnant or has serious medical conditions. If you have had any serious physical or mental illness within the last five (5) years, or are under any medical or psychiatric supervision, please check with your healthcare provider & advise us at the time of applying. If you doubt your ability to participate in this experience, please contact us beforehand.
LIABILITY
Please understand that you are responsible for your health and well-being during this experience. Dr. Sade Anderson Brown, Ujima Consulting Collective Inc., or their contractors will not be held liable for any injuries or other medical or emotional problems that may occur, are sustained, or are aggravated during or after your time on the group trip. Dr. Sade Anderson Brown, Ujima Consulting Collective Inc., or their contractors will not accept any responsibility for cancellations, delays, or changes caused by war, threat of war, terrorist actions, closure of airports, civil strikes, industrial action, natural disasters, technical problems to transport, illness of participants or close relatives/pets, acts of God or any other events beyond our control. Neither can we be responsible for any loss or damage of property or disruption of program cut to circumstances beyond the control of Seeds of Blackness Group Travel by Dr. Sade Anderson Brown of Ujima Consulting Collective Inc.