Terms of Use

Terms 1 – PARTIES AND SCOPE

The primary services provided by China Travel Services are to help you in obtaining travel visas and other travel documentation. We describe and review the documents and forms you generally need to provide to achieve these aims and then submit these documents and forms duly completed by you, to the authorities or appropriate bodies. For the avoidance of doubt, if we provide services to you, you are our customer and these Terms apply. If we refer you to any other service provider, you take responsibility for reviewing any services provided and that service provider’s terms and conditions will apply for their services. We do not accept any liability for third party services and these Terms will not apply to those third-party services.

Using the Website, you may select the visa type you wish to apply for, read the instructions through, prepare and mail ALL required documents to the China Travel Services office located in Houston, Texas as instructed. Once China Travel Services receives your application, you will be notified by email (1) if you need to provide additional information; and (2) when your documents have been submitted. A final email, with a FedEx tracking number will be sent to you when the China visa is approved and shipped. You may reach China Travel Services for customer service assistance via phone or email throughout the process.

These Terms apply to any offer and any agreement between you and China Travel Services and to the provision of any service provided to you by or on behalf of China Travel Services in respect of, but not limited to, the processing of visas, passports and/or documents for you or on your behalf. Some Terms may refer to an issuing authority, which is the body being an embassy, consulate, or other agency that issue or supply the documents requested by you.

If China Travel Services provides you with a translation of the English language version of these Terms, you agree that the translation is provided for your convenience only and that the English language versions of these Terms will govern your relationship with China Travel Services. If there is any inconsistency between the English language version of these Terms and the translation, the English language version shall control.

Terms 2 – PROCEDURE

China Travel Services will endeavor to provide you with accurate information and to ensure that you obtain the visa for your trip for the date required in a timely manner. Nevertheless, all requirements to obtain the visa (including, but not limited to, documentation, fees and time frames) are calculated based on general criteria and can vary according to information provided by you (including, but not limited to, current or previous nationality, residence, gender, age, profession, recent travel, and religion). Each country’s requirements for passports and visas and related information are established by sovereign nations and are subject to change without notice. While China Travel Services strives to provide current and complete information, China Travel Services cannot and does not guarantee that the information supplied is the most current and complete. China Travel Services is not and shall not be responsible for such information.

Terms 3 – SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTATION

You can consult the list of requisites to be met in order to process your visa on the Website. To ensure that you know where your documents are at all times, you will be notified by email (1) if you need to provide additional information; and (2) when your documents have been submitted. China Travel Services will only process the visa(s) indicated in your request; China Travel Services assumes no responsibility for other visas required for your trip that have not been requested or which relate to stops on your trip.

By submitting one or more requests to process one or more visas to China Travel Services, you accept these Terms. Upon receipt of your documentation, your requests will be validated and China Travel Services shall commence the procedures to obtain the visa(s).

China Travel Services reserves the right to decline processing of documents for any reason, including but not limited to incomplete documentation, insufficient processing time, and degree of difficulty in procuring documents due to purpose of travel.

Terms 4 – OBTAINING THE VISA

When China Travel Services returns your passport and documents to you, it is important that you confirm (i) that all of the visas you need for your travel have been obtained, (ii) that the visas for each country you intend to visit are valid for the dates of arrival and departure from such countries during your visit and (iii) that the purpose and nature of your visit (including, but not limited to, tourism, business, and/or study) are properly identified. You must notify China Travel Services immediately by email if you identify any discrepancy in your documentation. The issuance of a visa is exclusively in the discretion of the issuing authority. Immigration officials in every country make the final decision to admit or to deny entry into the country or region, even when all of the stipulated requirements have been met. China Travel Services does not guarantee that the issuing authority will issue the visa in a timely manner and within the specified time frame; therefore, China Travel Services fees will be collected for the completion of procedures required for this issue. Non-refundable fares or reservations must not be purchased until all visas have been obtained.

Terms 5 – DELIVERY

China Travel Services will send completed applications by overnight carrier (e.g., FedEx or UPS), unless otherwise instructed. A delivery charge will be added to your order. All third-party delivery services are subject to the conditions set by these individual companies. China Travel Services accepts no liability for loss or delays incurred when using third party delivery companies.

Terms 6 – ADDITIONAL SERVICES

China Travel Services may offer to provide additional services in some jurisdictions, including but not limited to Passport Services, Embassy Registration, Pre-check Service, Visa Form Fill, and Document Authentication Services. If provided, the description and relevant terms for those additional services are available on the Website via the Services menu and are incorporated into these Terms.

Terms 7 – FEES

The fees for China Travel Services shall be those specified on the Website, including any indirect taxes, if applicable, that are applicable to the fees, and other charges and fees charged by an issuing authority or any courier or delivery service, all of which must be paid by you.

Once China Travel Services submits a travel document request to an issuing authority on your behalf or completes any of the requested services, China Travel services fees are non-refundable.

All consular and other governmental fees and availability of services are subject to change without notice. Fees and services may differ between the time the order is placed and when the ordered is completed. China Travel Services will endeavor to communicate said changes to the traveler where possible. China Travel Services reserves the right to select the most appropriate service available given the time constraints, as indicated by the traveler.

All fees paid to an issuing authority by China Travel Services on your behalf are non-refundable. In the event that a visa or passport application is submitted on your behalf and the request is rejected for any reason, China Travel Services will, at your request, make one additional attempt to secure the travel document. You will be required to pay any additional fees assessed by the issuing authority.

Orders which are not submitted via the online order process may be charged an additional administrative fee if so specified on the Website. China Travel Services reserves the right to retain passports and documents until full payment is received. China Travel Services fees may vary according to the number of business processing days available to procure the service. Consulate closings and holidays are excluded for the purpose of counting the number of business days.

Orders cancelled prior to submission will be assessed China Travel services fees. Once the application has been submitted to the appropriate issuing authority, full fees will apply. Additional cancellation fees may be applied for early withdrawal of the application.

Terms 8 – WARNINGS/DISCLAIMERS

The issuing authority will make the final determination as to the type of visa or passport, how quickly it will be issued and for what duration it will be issued. Prior to approval, the issuing authority may ask for additional documentation. The issuing authority may reject any visa, passport or other travel document application for any reason and may not provide a reason to China Travel Services for the rejection. China Travel Services does not issue visas or passports and therefore, cannot make any guarantee or assurances that any issuing authority will issue any document. China Travel Services cannot guarantee the time required for an issuing authority to grant or reject an application. Issuing authorities may choose to grant a different type of travel document than that which the applicant has requested which may impact the purpose, validity or number of entries. As a result, non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all the required travel documents for your trip have been secured. China Travel Services reserves the right to prioritize processing requests according to the travel dates provided. China Travel Services fees are assessed for taking reasonable actions to foster the issuance of a requested travel documents.

China Travel Services will use its best endeavors to process applications for visas, passports and/or documents at the traveler’s request. However, China Travel Services shall not be held responsible for, nor will accept any liability for, the actions of any consulate, embassy, or passport office in delaying or not issuing such applications for any reason whatsoever. In addition, China Travel Services shall not be held responsible for expense and/or delay arising from or in connection with: (a) incomplete application forms; (b) incorrectly or falsely completed application forms; or (c) inaccurate or incomplete supporting documentation. Any expense or cost incurred by the traveler due to these delays or non-issuances shall not be the responsibility of, nor shall any charges be levied upon China Travel Services.

China Travel Services provides visa and passport information in good faith and on the express understanding that the said information is the interpretation of any or all information provided by respective embassies, consulates or passport offices at any or all times and China Travel Services shall not accept responsibility or liability whatsoever for any errors and/or omissions in the information.

China Travel Services will endeavor, wherever possible, to process the traveler’s visa, passport and/or document based on the instructions given and application forms submitted, although it is the traveler’s express responsibility to ensure that the validity of the said visa/passport/document obtained includes and covers the periods of time in which the traveler plans to enter and leave China and for the number of entries to China and is valid for the purpose intended.

When China Travel Services returns your passport and documents, it is your responsibility to verify that all the visas you require for your trip have been obtained, that the China visas are valid for the entry and exit dates of your visit, that your personal details are reflected accurately, and that your passport is valid for at least six (6) months beyond the completion of your trip. Please note that even when a visa is issued, a traveler may be denied entry as China’s local immigration officials make the final entry decision. China Travel Services recommends all travelers secure a visa prior to departure and do not attempt to obtain one “on arrival.”

Terms 9 – LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Should a passport, document, or other item be lost, misplaced, damaged, delayed or destroyed, China Travel Services shall only be liable if China Travel Services is at fault and China Travel Services liability shall be limited to the actual cost of replacement of the passport, document, or other item not to exceed $500.00. China Travel Services under no circumstances, shall not be liable for any costs or travel related costs other than what is listed herein. China Travel Services reserves the right in all instances to substitute replacement of the documents that had been in China Travel Services care and control in lieu of payment. China Travel Services is not responsible for items misplaced, damaged, delayed or destroyed by a delivery service or issuing authority. Passport covers and other all documents including, but not limited to, original bank statements and educational and birth certificates, which were not requested for submission by China Travel Services should be retained by the applicant. China Travel Services accepts no responsibility for the loss or damage of such documents.

China Travel Services accepts no liability for travelers electing to obtain on-arrival visas.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, China Travel Services excludes and/or limits any direct, indirect, or consequential damages, costs, or expenses and all statutory or implied conditions and warranties, including, without limitation, lost income; profits, travel, or holiday costs; or any loss arising from information obtained from the Website. Subject to the other provisions of this section, our maximum liability for loss caused to you, whether under contract, tort, or otherwise, shall be limited to the losses and damages up to a maximum of $500 for which China Travel Services is directly responsible and which can be wholly attributable to incorrect provision of service by China Travel Services.

China Travel Services will not be responsible in any respect or for any amount for loss or delay caused by events that we cannot or do not control, including but not limited to acts of God, weather conditions, acts of public enemies, war, strikes, civil commotions, pandemics, epidemics, outbreaks, commodity shortages, or acts or omissions of public or governmental authorities (including passport and embassy consular officials).

Nothing in this agreement excludes and/or limits our liability for: (a) death or personal injury caused by our negligence; (b) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or (c) any other matter for which it would be illegal for us to exclude or attempt to exclude our liability.

Terms 10 – CLAIMS PERIOD

You have thirty (30) days after completion of work by China Travel Services, beginning from the date of delivery of the visa (or if not delivered, from the date of order) to inform China Travel Services of any claim related to China Travel Services. Once the relevant deadline has passed, any rights for rectification or compensation shall expire and shall be barred in whole.

Terms 11 – GENERAL

These Terms and any document expressly referred to therein, shall constitute the whole agreement between us and shall supersede all previous discussions, correspondence, negotiations, previous arrangement, understanding, or agreement between us relating to the subject matter of any contract. If any provision of these Terms does not comply with any law, then the provision must be read down so as to give it as much effect as possible. If it is not possible to give the provision any effect at all, then it must be treated as severable from the rest of the Terms. Where China Travel Services is unable to carry out any obligation under the contract due to any circumstance, matter, or thing beyond its reasonable control (“force majeure”), China Travel Services shall be excused from such obligations to the extent of such prevention, restriction or interference so caused. China Travel Services may sub-contract all or part of its obligations or assign all or part of its rights under this contract. This agreement does not create any right enforceable by a person who is not a party to it, except for any lawful successor or assignee. Any dispute arising under this agreement shall be governed by regulations of Federal Trade Commission and both parties agree and consent to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state courts of Texas situated in Harris County, Texas or the federal courts situated in the Southern District of Texas.