Terms & Conditions

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Effective Date: 1 October 2024

Spore & Lore Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) provides guided educational and foraging excursions and access to our website and online content. These Terms & Conditions govern your use of our services, website, and associated offerings. By purchasing tickets or participating in our excursions or workshops, you confirm that (i) you are legally able to agree to these terms, and (ii) you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions.

1. Description of Services

Spore & Lore Inc. offers guided educational excursions focusing on foraging wild mushrooms, plants, and related topics. We reserve the right to modify these services at our discretion.

2. Tickets and Booking Policies

a. Ticket Purchases

• All prices are listed in Canadian dollars (CAD) and include applicable taxes unless stated otherwise. Payments are due in full upon booking unless specified
• All tickets are non-refundable, including cases where participants are unable to attend for any reason
• Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and are confirmed only upon receipt of payment
• By completing a ticket purchase, participants acknowledge and agree to these Terms & Conditions
• By purchasing or redeeming tickets and participating in Spore & Lore Inc.’s Excursions or Workshops, participants expressly acknowledge and agree to be bound by Spore & Lore Inc.’s Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risk, which can be found here. Participation without agreement to this waiver is strictly prohibited.

b. Ticket Transfers

Tickets may be transferred to another participant of the same ticket type (e.g., underage tickets cannot be transferred to adults), subject to Spore & Lore Inc.’s prior approval.

• Ticket transfers must be requested in writing at least 48 hours before the scheduled excursion
• Spore & Lore Inc. reserves the right to deny transfer requests at its sole discretion

c. Weather and Rescheduling

• Excursions are rain or shine; refunds will not be issued for inclement weather
• Refunds due to extreme weather events (e.g., severe storms) will be made solely at our discretion
• Spore & Lore Inc. reserves the right to modify the location, date, or time of any excursion. Affected ticket holders will be notified promptly, and no refunds will be issued unless the event is canceled
• In the event Spore & Lore Inc. cancels an excursion, affected ticket holders may either receive a full refund or ticket for the same excursion type at future date, subject to availability

d. Force Majeure

Spore & Lore Inc. shall not be held liable for any failure or delay in performance of its obligations due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, “acts of god”, war, strikes, pandemics, government-imposed restrictions, or any other events that render performance impossible, impracticable, or unsafe. No refunds or compensation shall be owed in such cases unless otherwise determined at Spore & Lore Inc.’s sole discretion.

e. No-Show Policy

Failure to attend an excursion without prior notification will result in the forfeiture of your ticket.

3. Participant Responsibilities

a. Preparation

• Adult ticket holders are responsible for wearing appropriate clothing, footwear, sun and insect protection, and ensuring that all underage ticket holders in their care do the same
• Adult ticket holders are responsible for obtaining and bringing all gear they and any underage ticket holders in their care will require for their safety, comfort and enjoyment of the excursion.
• Gear requirements and recommendations are provided in each Excursion's Page

                    Standard Excursions

                    Badge Excursions

                    Bushwhacking Excursions

b. Adult Supervision

• Adults holding tickets purchased in conjunction with underage tickets are fully responsible for the safety, transportation, behaviour, and well-being of those underage ticket holders. This includes carrying underage ticket holders who are unable to keep up or become tired during the excursion.
• Adults must actively supervise and ensure the safety, appropriate behaviour, and compliance of all underage ticket holders under their care throughout the excursion.

c. Conduct Policy

Participants are bound to comply with Spore & Lore Inc.’s Code of Conduct, which outlines behavioural expectations and policies regarding prohibited activities. Violations may result in dismissal without refund. The full Code of Conductcan be found here.

4. Transportation and Parking

Participants are solely responsible for their own transportation to and from the event, including any associated parking fees for on-site or nearby parking providers as may be applicable.

5. Photography & Media Release

Participants may be photographed or recorded during Excursions or Workshops. By participating, you agree to the terms outlined in Spore & Lore Inc.’s Photography & Media Release, which can van be found here. If you do not consent, you must submit a written opt-out request as per the instructions in the Photography & Media Release form.

6. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms & Conditions are governed exclusively by the laws of Ontario, Canada. Any disputes, controversies or claims arising from its terms shall first be resolved through mediation. If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration within Ontario in accordance with the Arbitration Act, 1991, unless otherwise agreed upon by both parties in writing.

7. Changes to These Terms

Spore & Lore Inc. reserves the right to update these Terms & Conditions at any time. Changes will take effect upon posting to our website. Continued participation or use of our services constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

8. Enforcement

These Terms & Conditions apply to all participants and website users at the time of their engagement with Spore & Lore Inc. Updates to its terms apply prospectively and will not retroactively affect prior engagements unless explicitly stated. If any provision is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

9. Contact 

For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us through our “Contact” page.