These terms form an integral part of the Passenger Consent Form of Midlife Holidays. By boarding the vehicle and/or availing hotel services, the passenger agrees to the following luggage-related terms and conditions:
A. GENERAL LUGGAGE RESPONSIBILITY
- Each passenger is solely responsible for their personal luggage, belongings, valuables, documents, cash, electronics, and any other items carried during the trip.
- Midlife Holidays acts only as a tour coordinator/facilitator and shall not be considered a carrier or custodian of passenger luggage at any stage of the journey.
- Passengers are advised not to carry valuable items such as cash, jewellery, laptops, cameras, mobile phones, important documents, or medicines in check-in / vehicle luggage.
B. AT THE TIME OF VEHICLE BOARDING
- Passengers must clearly identify and label their luggage with their name, contact number, and destination before boarding.
- Loading and unloading of luggage into the vehicle shall be done under the passenger’s own supervision.
- Midlife Holidays, driver, helper, or transporter shall not be responsible for:
- Misplacement or exchange of luggage during loading/unloading
- Damage caused due to overloading, fragile items, or improper packing
- Passengers must personally ensure that their luggage has been correctly placed in the vehicle before departure.
C. DURING TRAVEL
- Midlife Holidays shall not be liable for any loss, theft, damage, or delay of luggage due to:
- Road conditions, weather, snowfall, landslides, accidents, or unforeseen circumstances
- Sudden braking, vehicle movement, or mechanical issues
- Acts of negligence by the passenger
- Handbags, purses, backpacks, wallets, mobile phones, and valuables must be kept under the passenger’s personal custody at all times.
- The company shall not be responsible for any theft or loss of luggage from inside the vehicle during stoppages, meals, sightseeing, or rest breaks.
D. AT HOTELS / STAYS
- After check-in, the responsibility of luggage lies entirely with the passenger and the respective hotel.
- Midlife Holidays shall not be responsible for:
- Loss, theft, or damage of luggage kept in hotel rooms, lobby, cloak rooms, or common areas
- Loss arising due to hotel staff, other guests, or third parties
- Passengers are advised to use hotel lockers/safes wherever available for valuables.
- Any dispute related to missing, damaged, or stolen items at the hotel shall be resolved directly between the passenger and the hotel management.
E. PROHIBITED & SPECIAL ITEMS
- Carrying illegal items, inflammable materials, drugs, weapons, or restricted substances is strictly prohibited.
- Midlife Holidays shall not be liable for confiscation, penalties, legal action, or delays arising due to such items found in passenger luggage.
- Passengers carrying fragile, perishable, or high-value items do so entirely at their own risk.
F. NO CLAIM POLICY
- No claim for compensation, reimbursement, or legal action shall be made against Midlife Holidays for loss, theft, or damage to luggage at any stage of the trip.
- Passengers agree that Midlife Holidays shall not be held liable under any civil or criminal law for luggage-related issues.
G. ACCEPTANCE
- By signing the consent form and boarding the vehicle, the passenger confirms that they have read, understood, and accepted all luggage-related terms and conditions.
Midlife Holidays reserves the right to amend these terms without prior notice in the interest of safety and operations.
This document is legally binding and enforceable.