Summit India

Terms & Conditions

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of services provided by Summit India, a company offering mountain adventures, trekking, hiking, and related outdoor experiences in India. By booking or participating in any activity organized by Summit India you agree to these Terms.

1. Definitions

  • "Provider" — Summit India and its employees, guides, agents and contractors.
  • "Participant" — any person who books, signs up for, or takes part in an activity organized by Summit India.
  • "Booking" — a confirmed reservation for a specific activity, trip or service provided by Summit India.
  • "Activity" — any trek, guided hike, expedition, transfer, accommodation, training session or other service provided by Summit India.

2. Booking & Payment

  1. To confirm a Booking you must provide accurate personal details and any required deposit or full payment as specified at the time of reservation.
  2. Payment methods accepted will be shown during booking. Full payment deadlines will be communicated in booking confirmation. Failure to pay on time may lead to cancellation of the Booking.
  3. All prices are shown in the currency specified on the booking page and exclude any taxes or fees unless explicitly stated.

3. Cancellations & Refunds

  1. By Participant:
    • If you cancel a Booking, refund eligibility depends on the specific trip policy provided at time of booking (e.g., non-refundable deposit, sliding scale refund). Cancellation charges may apply.
    • To cancel, you must notify Summit India in writing (email is acceptable). The date that Summit India receives your notice will determine cancellation charges.
  2. By Summit India:
    • Summit India may cancel or modify a trip due to insufficient bookings, unsafe conditions (weather, landslides, permits), government restrictions, or other operational reasons. In such cases we will offer alternatives, rescheduling or a refund at our discretion.
    • Summit India is not liable for additional personal costs (flights, visas, equipment) incurred by Participants if a trip is cancelled; travel insurance is strongly recommended.

4. Itinerary Changes

Itineraries are indicative and may be altered for safety, local conditions, permit restrictions or logistical reasons. Summit India will make reasonable efforts to maintain the advertised itinerary but cannot guarantee exact timings, routes, accommodations or services.

5. Assumption of Risk & Release

Participation in mountain and outdoor activities carries inherent risks including terrain, weather, altitude, wildlife, and remoteness. By booking you acknowledge these risks, accept personal responsibility for them, and agree to follow guide instructions and local laws.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you release Summit India from liability for personal injury, illness, loss, damage, or death arising from participation, except where caused by Summit India's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

6. Fitness, Medical Conditions & Disclosure

  1. Participants must be physically fit and possess the necessary skills for the chosen activity. If you have any medical condition, physical limitation, or take medication, you must disclose this to Summit India before booking.
  2. Summit India may require a medical certificate for certain high-altitude or demanding trips. Summit India reserves the right to refuse participation if a Participant is deemed unfit for safety reasons.

7. Equipment & Personal Gear

Participants are responsible for providing personal gear as specified in the trip packing list. Summit India may supply group equipment (tents, cooking gear) as stated in the trip description. You are responsible for your personal belongings; Summit India is not responsible for loss, theft or damage of personal items.

8. Conduct & Guide Authority

Participants must follow the instruction of Summit India guides and staff at all times. Guides have the authority to alter plans, remove Participants from activities, or require evacuation if safety or group cohesion is at risk. No refunds will be given for removal due to unacceptable conduct or breach of safety rules.

9. Insurance

Comprehensive travel and medical insurance (including emergency evacuation and repatriation) is strongly recommended and may be required for certain trips or activities. Insurance is the Participant's responsibility. Summit India will not provide insurance on your behalf.

10. Limitation of Liability

Except as required by applicable law, Summit India's total liability to a Participant for any claim arising out of a Booking is limited to the amount paid by the Participant for that Booking. Summit India shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages.

11. Force Majeure

Summit India shall not be liable for failure to perform any obligation where such failure is caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, extreme weather, strikes, pandemics, government actions, civil unrest, or acts of God. In such events we will try to provide reasonable alternatives or refunds where appropriate.

12. Permits & Local Regulations

Participants must comply with local regulations, permit conditions and protected area rules. Summit India will assist with permits when indicated in the trip description, but it is the Participant's responsibility to ensure they meet entry, permit and legal requirements.

13. Photography & Media

Summit India may take photographs or video during Activities for promotional use. By participating, you consent to being photographed and to Summit India's use of such images and footage for marketing and promotional purposes unless you notify us in writing prior to the Activity.

14. Intellectual Property

All content on the Summit India website and trip materials (text, images, itineraries, maps) is owned or licensed by Summit India. You may not copy, reproduce or distribute such content without prior written permission.

15. Personal Data

We collect personal information necessary for bookings, safety and legal compliance. Personal data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By booking you consent to the processing of your personal data for the purposes of trip administration, safety and communication. Summit India will not sell your personal data to third parties.

16. Complaints & Dispute Resolution

If you have a complaint about any part of your experience, please notify Summit India promptly so we can attempt to resolve it. Any disputes arising under these Terms will be governed by the laws of India and resolved in the competent courts in the jurisdiction where Summit India is registered, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

17. Severability & Amendments

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force. Summit India may amend these Terms from time to time; the version published on our website at the time of your Booking applies to that Booking.

18. Acceptance

By making a Booking or participating in an Activity, you confirm that you have read, understood and accept these Terms & Conditions in full.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact: Summit India
Email: contact@summitindia.com