Terms and Conditions

Ok the exciting bit! Pull up a comfy chair and take some time to read the following terms and conditions so that you fully understand what is required of you (The Client) and what you can expect from us (Trailbrakes). By booking a trip with us you are agreeing with the following terms and conditions. If you have any questions about these terms please do not hesitate to contact us.

Booking - To secure your booking on any trip you must pay a deposit of £50 per person and you must pay the full balance of the trip 8 weeks before the first day of that trip. If you are booking a trip 8 weeks or less before the trip date the full amount is payable on booking. Trailbrakes reserve the right to cancel your reservation without refund, should you fail to pay the outstanding balance by the agreed date. All payments must be made in pounds sterling. A contract will exist as soon as we issue our confirmation invoice; this contract is governed by Scottish law.

Price - We guarantee not to increase the price of a trip once a booking has been received. Prices on the website are per person and are quoted in pounds sterling. Prices do not include all travel to and from your accommodation before and after the trip but transfers from train stations etc. at these times are available by arrangement. Prices do include all transport relating to trips during the trip period.

Payment protection - In accordance with the EU package holiday directive (1992) we have arranged a trust account where all eligible payments will be held until the trip has been satisfactorily completed. This will protect your payments for packages offered on this website in respect of the unlikely event of our financial failure.

Cancellation by you - We will try to accommodate any changes in your needs but cannot always guarantee that we will be able to do so. If you need to cancel your trip for any reason after booking you must inform us in writing within 8 weeks of the trip start date. The following cancellation fees apply:
Cancellations over 8 weeks before the trip - Full deposit returned to you

Cancellation 6 to 8 weeks before the trip - you pay 25% of the trip cost
Cancellation 4 to 6 weeks before the trip - you pay 50% of the trip cost
Cancellation 2 to 4 weeks before the trip - you pay 75% of the trip cost
Cancellations 2 weeks and less before the trip - you pay 100% of the trip cost

Cancellation by us - We will always try our best to avoid cancelling a package or trip. In the event of circumstances that force us to cancel a trip you will receive a full refund or a suitable replacement package or trip. Trailbrakes are not held liable for any additional expenses you incur through canceling your trip e.g. travel expenses. If there are circumstances beyond our control which cause us to cancel or change your trip such as war, riot, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, adverse weather conditions or other circumstances that amount to force majeure we will not refund or pay you any compensation or be liable for any other expenses to you.

Package changes by you - Any changes you wish to make in your package must be made in writing with as much time as possible given before the trip. Whilst we will try to accommodate any changes you may still be liable for any penalties as described above.

Service - We will endeavour to provide a holiday or trip as closely resembling that described on this website or any other promotional material. Be aware that due to unforeseen circumstances parts of the trip such as accommodation details may vary slightly however the overall quality of the trip will not be diminished. If there has to be changes made due to weather etc the leaders' decision will be final.

Partners - At Trailbrakes we work with a range of accommodation and service partners and cannot be held liable for any damages, losses or inconveniences resulting from them. We will always try to make sure these problems are minimal and will deal with any situations as they arise. Whilst you are staying with an accommodation provider you must agree to their terms and conditions.

Insurance - We strongly recommend that you are adequately covered by your own travel insurance policy before joining any of our trips or activities. This cover should be comprehensive enough to cover you for the activities you will be involved in on your trip and also any cancellation made by you.

Limit of liability - Trailbrakes have a duty of care to its customers and staff but are only liable up to the cost of your trip with us. We cannot be held responsible for damage and/or loss to your personal possessions. We are also not liable for failure in carrying out the contract if the failure is due to the action of the participant or the action of a third party. We are also not liable for any theft or damage to bicycles or injury to you which occurs as a result of cycling on or off road or in transit

Hire Bikes - As we organize bike hire through a third party advance notice is required for this booking. We do not accept any responsibility for injury, expense or inconvenience incurred through use or mechanical failure. The hirer is responsible for any damage or loss caused not through natural wear and tear. Any damage or loss of the bicycles will be charged at full replacement value. You must agree to return the bike at a certain time in the condition you received it in and may not sell, hire or otherwise part with the bike during the hire period.

Your responsibilities - You accept that mountain biking can be a hazardous activity and may involve elements of risk or discomfort. By agreeing to these terms and conditions you take personal responsibility for your own actions. Trailbrakes take no responsibility for damage, death or injury caused to you or by you as a result of participation. You must at all times ride within your own ability and always wear an approved safety helmet. Whether hired or belonging to you it is your responsibility to arrive with and keep your bike in safe working order and you must notify us of any defects as soon as possible. We reserve the right to stop you from participating if your bike is not in safe working order. If we have to hire a bike in order for you to participate you will be responsible for the total cost of the hire. You must be physically fit enough to participate in the trip you have chosen. If you have to drop out of the trip you will be responsible for any travel arrangements or additional costs incurred. You agree to abide by the authority of the leader of the group and act in a reasonable way for the duration of your trip. We reserve the right to remove any person from a trip who's behaviour is deemed by the leader to be detrimental to the group, unsafe or adversely affecting the groups enjoyment. We will not be liable for any refund in these circumstances. You agree to arriving at all meeting points on time. You will personally be liable for any costs of catching up with the group if you are late.

Medical - It is your responsibility to ensure that you are sufficiently fit and adequately equipped to partake in your chosen trip. You must tell us of any medical conditions or dietary requirements at the time of booking. If you are not in a suitable condition to complete a trip or are under the influence of drink or drugs the leader will ask you to leave the trip. We will not be liable for any extra expense incurred by this and you will not be able to claim a refund.

Complaints - Should you have a problem or complaint on your trip you must bring it to the attention of our staff as soon as possible and we will try to rectify the problem. If you feel that the problem was not resolved and resulted in a much reduced enjoyment of the trip you must inform us in writing within 28 days and we will respond within 28 days to resolve the matter to the satisfaction of both parties.

Privacy - We will not pass on your personal details to any third party except for the purposes of organizing your trip.

Training of Staff - All of our staff are experienced and trained to lead and organise trips of the nature detailed on this website. They are there to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable trip and their instruction should be followed at all times. In the event of changing circumstances the leaders' decision is final.