Terms & Conditions

(the "Agreement")

Icebound Excursions Inc. (“Icebound“) is a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Province of Manitoba that offers rental services for SnoBear mobile ice fishing shacks (the “Rental Services“), as well as guided ice fishing tours (the “Excursions“, each, with the Rental Services, may hereinafter be referred to as the “Services“). By engaging any of the Services of Icebound, you (the “Customer“) agree to this Agreement, including any amendments which may be made by Icebound from time to time in its sole discretion.

ARTICLE 1: GENERAL

1.1  Term. The term (the “Term“) of this Agreement shall be as noted above.

1.2  Arrival. The Customer shall arrive at the meeting location as determined by Icebound (the “Meeting Location“) no later than thirty (30) minutes prior to the start time (the “Meeting Time“), which Meeting Location and Meeting Time shall be communicated by Icebound to the Customer no later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the commencement of the Term. In the event that the Customer fails to arrive at the Meeting Location for the Meeting Time, Icebound reserves the right to cancel the Services and shall be entitled to retain all or any part of the Reservation Deposit and the Damage Deposit (as applicable) in consideration of expenses incurred by Icebound.

1.3  Fees. The Customer shall pay to Icebound the amount noted above plus applicable taxes in consideration of the Services (the “Fees“). Icebound shall provide the Customer with an invoice for the Fees at the end of the Term. Receipt of the invoice is not a condition of the Customer’s obligation to pay the Fees. The Customer authorizes Icebound to charge the Fees, and any additional charges payable in accordance with this Agreement, to the credit card utilized by the Customer for the payment of the Fees. Interest on any unpaid Fees will be charged at the rate of two (2%) percent interest per month, being twenty-four (24%) percent interest per year (not compounded) on all overdue sums owing to Icebound.

1.4  Reservation Deposit. Upon or prior to signing this Agreement for the provision of the Services, the Customer shall pay to Icebound a reservation deposit in an amount equal to 50% of the Fees (the “Reservation Deposit“). The Reservation Deposit shall be held without interest and applied by Icebound against any amounts outstanding or payable pursuant to this Agreement. The Reservation Deposit is non-refundable. Customers are encouraged to buy cancellation insurance should they need to cancel their trip.

1.5  Cancellation by Icebound. Icebound reserves the right to cancel the Services at any time due to unforeseen circumstances (including but not limited to inclement weather and ice conditions). In the event of cancellation by Icebound, the Reservation Deposit shall not be refundable, but shall be transferrable by the Customer in accordance with section 1.7 hereof.

1.6 Transfer of Services. In the event that the Customer wishes to transfer their reservation of the Services to a new date or to a new customer (each a “Transfer of Services“), they may do so no later than thirty (30) days prior to the start of the Term and Icebound shall work with the Customer in order to make effect to such Transfer of Services.

1.7 Payment Processing Fee. All refunds pursuant to this Agreement are subject to a payment processing fee equal to five (5%) percent of the total amount of the Fees (the “Payment Processing Fee”).

1.8 Fishing License. All participants who engage in the Services (hereinafter referred to as the “Participants“) and who are required to maintain an active Manitoba angling license (the “Fishing License“) on their person in accordance with The Fisheries Act (Manitoba) and the Fisheries Act (Canada), are required to have said Fishing License on their person at all times during the provision of the Services. The Fishing License may be printed or carried on an electronic device and the Participants must be able to show their Fishing License to a Manitoba conservation officer immediately upon request. Icebound shall not be responsible for assisting the Customer in obtaining the Fishing License for any of the Participants. Icebound shall not be responsible for any fines or fees incurred by the Customer in breach of this section 1.9. The Customer agrees to indemnify Icebound for any and all fines or penalties incurred by Icebound in connection with the Customer’s non-compliance with this section 1.9.

1.9 Assumption of Risk, Waiver, Limitation of Liability and Indemnity. The Participants assume the risks and hazards related to their participation in the Services and to the use of Equipment including, but not limited to: accidents, collisions, inclement weather, failure to act safely, failure to act within one’s own ability to operate the Equipment, negligence of other persons and negligence on the part of the Participants. The Participants waive all claims against Icebound and its directors, officers, owners, agents, personnel and employees which the Participants or anyone claiming through or on the Participants’ account may now or in the future have, including, without limitation, any claims in respect of any personal injury, death, property damage or loss, resulting directly or indirectly from or pertaining to the Participant’s participation in the Services and to the Participant’s use, condition or operation of the Equipment and even if caused by the negligence of Icebound or any of its directors, officers, owners, agents, personnel or employees. The Participants hereby indemnify Icebound and its owners, agents, personnel and employees from any and all loss, claims, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities (including, without limitation, reasonable lawyers’ fees) howsoever caused, resulting directly or indirectly from or pertaining to the Participant’s participation in the Services and to the Participant’s use, condition or operation of the Equipment, and even if caused in whole or in part, by the negligence of Icebound or any of its owners, agents, personnel or employees. The Customer acknowledges that it is a condition of this Agreement that all Participants shall execute an “Assumption of Risk, Waiver, Limitation of Liability and Indemnity” in the form provided by Icebound in their sole discretion.

1.10 Safety Procedure. The Customer will be given a safety briefing prior to the commencement of the Services. It is the responsibility of the Customer to inform Icebound if the Customer does not understand the safety procedures outlined in the safety briefing.

1.11 No Drugs and Alcohol. The Participants shall be strictly prohibited from the consumption of drugs or alcohol during the provision of the Services. Smoking or use of any combustible material in the Equipment is strictly prohibited, which shall include but not be limited to any tobacco products, marijuana, e-cigarettes or personal vaporizers, or any other controlled drug or substance.

1.12 Consent for use of Images and Video. The Customer authorizes Icebound and its representatives to take images and videos during the course of the provision of the Services (the “Content“). The Customer further authorizes and consents to Icebound’s unfettered use of the Content in Icebound’s sole and absolute discretion, including but not limited to the use of the Content: in promotional and other content created by Icebound; and on Icebound’s website, social media accounts, and in other media publications.

1.13 Amendment and Waivers. No amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be binding on any party unless consented to in writing by such party. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any other provision, nor shall any waiver relate to or affect a subsequent instance of the matter waived unless otherwise expressly provided.

1.14 Assignment. The Customer agrees not to assign this Agreement or transfer, sublease, encumber or give up possession of the Equipment without Icebound’s prior written consent, which may be arbitrarily withheld.

1.15 Miscellaneous. The Customer consents to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information for the purposes set out in this Agreement and enabling Icebound to provide the Equipment and the Services. Time shall be of the essence of this Agreement. The Agreement shall be construed according to the laws of the Province of Manitoba and the laws of Canada applicable therein. This Agreement is binding on the Customer and the Customer’s heirs, executors, administrators, successors and permitted assigns, as the context may require. If more than one Customer is named or executes this Agreement, the liability of each Customer shall be joint and several. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Customer and Icebound. The rights of Icebound hereunder are cumulative and no exercise or enforcement by Icebound of any right or remedy hereunder shall preclude the exercise or enforcement of any other right or remedy hereunder or which Icebound is otherwise entitled by law to enforce. Icebound is always the sole owner of the Equipment during the Term. The Customer acknowledges that any provisions of this Agreement not valid by virtue of any applicable legislation shall not affect any other provision. Any provision hereof is declared and deemed severable and separate from any other provision. The Customer acknowledges that their electronic signatures in this Agreement, whether digital or encrypted, are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as manual signatures. Electronic signature means any electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with a record and executed and adopted by a party with the intent to sign such record. Delivery of an executed copy of this Agreement by electronic transmission constitutes valid and effective delivery.

ARTICLE 2: ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF RENTAL SERVICES

In addition to the terms and conditions in ARTICLE 1: “GENERAL”, the following terms and conditions shall apply to the provision of the Rental Services by Icebound:

2.1 Rental. Icebound hereby rents to the Customer a SnoBear mobile ice fishing shack and ice fishing auger (collectively, the “Equipment“), on the terms and conditions set forth herein, for the duration of the Term.

2.2  Damage Deposit. Prior to the commencement of the Term, the Customer shall pay to Icebound a damage deposit in the amount of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars (the “Damage Deposit“) to be held without interest and applied by Icebound against any amounts outstanding or payable pursuant to this Agreement. If the Customer defaults in the performance of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Icebound may, at its option, apply all or any part of the Damage Deposit on account of any losses or damages sustained by Icebound as a result of such default. If the Customer complies with all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Damage Deposit shall be returned in full, without interest, to the Customer at the end of the Term.

2.3 Extension of Term. If the Equipment remains in the possession of the Customer beyond the Term, then the terms and conditions pursuant to this Agreement hereof shall be deemed to extend until the Equipment is returned to Icebound and a daily late penalty shall be charged to the Customer as set out section 2.5 hereof.

2.4  Use of Equipment. The Customer shall keep the Equipment in good repair and working order during the Term and shall return the Equipment to Icebound on the date that the Term expires in the same condition as it was upon the commencement of the Term, ordinary wear and tear excepted. The Customer shall make no alterations, attachments or modifications to the Equipment. The Customer shall use the Equipment in a careful and proper manner and shall comply with all provincial, municipal and other laws and regulations in any way relating to the possession, use or maintenance of the Equipment, including without limitation such laws or regulations pertaining to fishing and to the use of off-road vehicles. The Customer represents that the Customer has the knowledge and skill, to properly use and care for the Equipment. Operation of the Equipment while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is strictly prohibited.

2.5  Driver’s License Requirements. The Customer acknowledges that they are at least twenty-one (21) years of age and are capable and validly licensed drivers in the jurisdiction(s) where the Equipment will be used. The Customer agrees that Icebound has the right to verify that the Customer’s driver license has been validly issued and is in good standing. Only the Customer, and no other person may drive the Equipment, unless otherwise authorized by Icebound in writing.

2.6  Late Return. If the Customer fails to return the Equipment at the end of the Term, the Customer shall pay a late fee in the amount of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars per day (the “Late Fee“). The Customer hereby authorizes Icebound to charge the Late Fee to Customer’s credit card utilized by the Customer for the payment of the Fees for each calendar day until the Equipment is returned.

2.7  Loss or Damage. The Customer is responsible for and accepts the risk of loss or damage to the Equipment until it is returned to Icebound. Where the Equipment is returned unclean, the Customer shall be responsible for a cleaning fee in the amount of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars (the “Cleaning Fees“). Where there is loss or damage to the Equipment, the Customer shall be responsible for all costs incurred by Icebound to restore the Equipment (the “Damage Fees“). Icebound may, at its option, apply all or any part of the Damage Deposit on account of any Cleaning Fees or Damage Fees incurred by the Customer. Equipment lost, stolen or damaged beyond repair will be charged to the Customer at Icebound’s full replacement cost, plus twenty (20%) percent.

2.8 No Warranty. The Customer rents the Equipment from Icebound “as is”. Icebound makes no representation or warranty with respect to the Equipment, including, with limitation, as to the durability, quality, condition or suitability of the Equipment for the Customer’s purposes, except that Icebound warrants Icebound has the right to rent the Equipment to the Customer. The Customer and Icebound agree that the limited warranty made by Icebound set forth herein is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties (including, without limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and any other implied warranties that may arise from a course of dealing or usage of trade). Icebound hereby disclaims and excludes all other warranties.

ARTICLE 3: Excursions

In addition to the terms and conditions in ARTICLE 1: “GENERAL”, the following terms and conditions shall apply to the provision of the Excursion by Icebound:

3.1  Excursion. Icebound hereby agrees to provide the Customer and their group with a guided fishing tour in a SnoBear mobile ice fishing shack, on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, for the duration of the Term.

3.2  Participants. The Customer shall be required to provide the full legal name of each of the Participants that will be joining the Customer for the Excursion. Any change in the Participants must be communicated by the Customer to Icebound in writing at least twenty- four (24) hours prior to the commencement of the Term. Each of the Participants shall be required to execute the “Assumption of Risk, Waiver, Limitation of Liability and Indemnity” form, in accordance with section 1.10 hereof.

3.3  Inclusions. Icebound shall supply the following inclusions during the provision of the Excursion:

(a)  Fishing Guide: a competent fishing guide with knowledge of the lake;

(b)  Fishing Rod, Bait and Tackle: a fishing rod, bait and tackle for each of the Participants; and

(c)  Fish Cleaning: complementary fish cleaning and filleting up to the full limit of each of the Participants at the end of the Term.

3.4  Service Standard. Icebound covenants that the Excursion shall be provided by a fishing guide supplied by Icebound, with due skill and to the best of the guide’s best knowledge and expertise. Icebound reserves the right to change the fishing guide scheduled to provide the Excursion to the Customer at any time and for any reason whatsoever, in the sole and absolute discretion of Icebound.

3.5 No Guarantee. Icebound makes no representations relating to the number of fish that will be caught during the Excursion nor does it guarantee the success of the Customer in catching fish. For greater certainty, the Customer understands and agrees that Icebound does not guarantee that any fish will be caught during the provision of the Excursion.