Safety Guidelines and Food Tour Waiver And Release Of Liability

Updated October 20, 2020

Safety Guidelines and Instructions For Participation In Guided Walking Tours

We strongly encourage good decision-making and personal responsibility while on tour, as well as the importance of following all safety advice and instructions they receive. If a child (anyone under the age of 18) goes on a tour they must be accompanied by a parent. Parents should talk to their child about conducting themselves responsibly. While your group’s Tour Guide will strive to provide an enjoyable and safe tour experience, everyone in the group must cooperate and demonstrate good common sense while traveling.

Be on time (at least 15 minutes before your tour begins) For group travel to go smoothly, each member of the group must be punctual and demonstrate respect to the Tour Guide and all travelers in the group. We don’t want you to be rushed or be in a hurry. Hilton Head’s roads can get busy so make sure to get to your beginning location at least 15 minutes ahead of your tour start time.  

Stay close with the tour guide and group It is important to stay close to the tour. Not only will you be receiving information about the tour but it is much safer to be with the group. You could take a wrong tour or get lost and this could put you in an uncomfortable position and take away from the enjoyment of the other tour participants.

Cell phones should be turned to silent or vibrate

Your head should be up so you don’t trip, fall, or find yourself in dangerous situations. Limiting the distractions aide in safer conditions for tours. Besides, the ringing of cell phones or conversations will take away from the enjoyment of the tour. Just like you shouldn’t drive and text, you shouldn’t walk and text as well. There will plenty of opportunities to take photos or cell phone videos, just not when you are walking.  

Walking safety tips When walking you should be aware of your surroundings.There may be different terrains you may encounter including but not limited to: stairs, sidewalks, cobblestone, pavers, uneven grades, paths, grades, doorways, curbs and grass. Wear comfortable shoes. Stay with the group. If and when you cross the street please cross safely. Even if you are obeying traffic signs and signals, remember that motorists and cyclists might not notice you. Always stay aware of your surroundings whenever you cross any street. Be aware of bikes, mopeds, scooters, motorcycles and cars. Just because you see them doesn’t mean they see you. 

Don’t bring more than you have to Walking food tours are supposed to be fun. Don’t load yourself down with too many bags or other items that could be cumbersome for you on the tour. You may want to get some souvenirs or purchase something and we want to make sure you can carry them. ID, some cash for tipping your tour guide, a credit/debit card for purchases, proper attire for the weather.

Alcohol consumption If you decide to have alcohol or you consumed alcohol before you arrive at a tour be sure to use common sense and reasonable judgement. Uber and taxi services are provided on Hilton Head for your safety and convenience. 

Personal Safety If you have valuables with you please keep track of them. If you brought a camera, cell phone, pad, car keys any other valuable items with you down make sure you don’t leave them anywhere. If you are not feeling well for any reason please let your tour guide know. If you believe you are having a medical emergency call 911 immediately. 

Have fun! Our food tours are a blast so we want you to have a great time. Be safe and aware of your surroundings, bring your appetite, get ready to make new friends and enjoy trying something new as you “take a bite out of the island” and “walk, talk and taste your way through the island”!

Food Tour Waiver And Release Of Liability

I, the purchaser or participant, agree to this release of all claims, waiver of liability and assumption of risk (“Waiver and Release”). I waive any and all claims I may have now and in the future, and release from all liability and agree not to sue Food Tours Hilton Head, its officers, agents, representatives, employees or tour guides [hereafter referred to as “Staff”] for any personal injury, death, property damage, or loss sustained by me as a result of my participation in guided walking tours provided by Food Tours Hilton Head due to any cause whatsoever, including without limitation, negligence on the part of Food Tours Hilton Head., its Staff, tour partners, or other participants, or death or injury as a result of war, civil unrest or epidemic. I further agree that if I violate this agreement and attempt to bring suit against any part of parties named herein, that I will be held responsible for attorney’s fees and any costs incurred by that person in defending such action.

I am aware that the tour, in addition to the usual dangers and risks inherent, has certain additional dangers and risks, some of which include: physical exertion for which I may not be prepared and weather extremes subject to sudden and unexpected change. I accept all the inherent risks of the proposed bus tour and the possibility of personal injury, death or property damage or loss resulting there from. I acknowledge that the enjoyment and excitement of the proposed form of tour is derived in part from the inherent risks incurred by travel and activity beyond the accepted safety of life at home or work, and these inherent risks contribute to such enjoyment and excitement, being a reason for my participation. I agree that if I suffer injury or illness Food Tours Hilton Head or its Staff can, at my cost, arrange any medical treatment and emergency evacuation service as it or they deem necessary for my health and safety.

I understand that photographs taken on this tour may only be used for non-commercial or personal purposes.

Further, I agree at all times during the tour, to abide by and comply with any additional instructions given by my tour guide or any other Staff and I accept that non-compliance may result in injury, death or permanent disability. I understand that non-compliance may result in my removal from the bus tour.

In entering this Waiver and Release, I am not relying on any oral, written nor visual representations or statements by Food Tours Hilton Head or its Staff or any other inducement or coercion to go on the tour. I confirm that, by my own free will, I have read and understood the Terms and Conditions of this walking tour and Waiver and Release prior to signing it and agree that this Waiver and Release will be binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and successors.

I agree to grant the sponsors of this tour to a worldwide, royalty-free license to use my photographic, video, or digital likeness solely for promotional, educational, and/or commercial purposes.

As a participant on the tour, I accept full responsibility for my behavior, well being, and health throughout the tour, which may involve a variety of activities, unfamiliar locations, and modes of travel, including but not limited to: climbing stairs and stepping up or down cubs I further realize that the tour may involve walking through unfamiliar, narrow and/or steep corridors, gangways, roads, stairways and driveways.

Covid 19 Procedures

As a tour provider we focus on the following safety protocols
  • We check their temperature before they can participate on the tour with a no contact thermometer for their forehead if there is more than one group going on tour
  • Maintain a minimum of 6-foot distance (we do have to communicate and bring food)
  • Sneeze or cough into a cloth or tissue
  • We have hand sanitizer
  • We do not shake hands or engage in any unnecessary physical contact .
  • By signing this waiver, customer is confirming they do not have Covid 19 and are in general good health
  • Participants are not allowed to go on tour if they don’t feel well

Private Tours: When taking a private driven tour participants are responsible for keeping vehicle clean. In the event a vehicle is damaged or soiled due to tour participants actions, participants will be held responsible for cleaning and repairs. No alocholic beverages are allowed in tour vehicles as per South Carolina law.

By purchasing the ticket(s), and or going on the tourI affirm that I have fully understood and agree to these Terms and Conditions, Waiver and Release of Liability.