POLICIES

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Clear terms, transparent policies, and no room for confusion.

By making a booking with Pratik Pradhan Photography, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to the following terms and conditions. These guidelines are intended to ensure a clear understanding between the organisers and participants before, during and after a tour.

1. Booking and Confirmation

All bookings are subject to availability and confirmation by Pratik Pradhan Photography.
A booking will be considered confirmed only after the required advance payment for the selected tour has been received. The advance payment amount and payment schedule will be communicated at the time of booking.
Once the payment has been received, a confirmation email and payment receipt will be shared with the participant, along with the relevant booking details.
For certain tours, limited seats may be available due to accommodation arrangements, safari permits or the nature of the field experience. A tentative enquiry or verbal discussion does not constitute a confirmed booking.

2. Payments

Participants are required to follow the payment schedule communicated for their respective tour.
Any outstanding balance must be cleared within the stipulated timeline shared at the time of booking. Failure to complete the payment within the given period may result in the cancellation of the provisional booking, subject to prior communication.
Any additional expenses not included in the published tour fee will be communicated separately wherever applicable.

3. Safari Permits and Forest Permissions

Wildlife photography tours often involve permissions issued by the respective Forest Departments and other authorised bodies.
Safari permits are booked using the participant details submitted at the time of reservation. Once issued, these permits are subject to the rules and regulations of the respective authorities.
Names on confirmed permits cannot be changed, transferred or replaced. Additional names cannot be added to an existing permit, and confirmed permit dates cannot be modified unless the concerned authority explicitly allows it.
Pratik Pradhan Photography will not be responsible for restrictions, changes or cancellations imposed by government authorities or forest departments.

4. Tour Itinerary and Changes

Every tour is planned around the location, season, field conditions and intended photography experience.
While we make every effort to follow the published itinerary, certain adjustments may become necessary due to weather conditions, forest department regulations, road accessibility, local circumstances or other factors beyond our control.
Pratik Pradhan Photography reserves the right to make reasonable changes to the itinerary, sequence of activities, accommodation or travel arrangements when necessary for the smooth and safe conduct of the tour.
Any significant changes will be communicated to participants wherever reasonably possible.