Terms of Service

Last Updated: March 23, 2026

1. Scope of Agreement

Sendero Expeditions (“The Company”) is a registered sole proprietorship in Alberta, Canada. By accessing this website or booking a program, you (“The Participant”) agree to these Terms of Service. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between the Participant and the Company.

2. Nature of Services: International Facilitation

The Company operates as an international branding, curriculum design, and administrative facilitation entity.

  • The Role of Sendero Canada: The Company provides intellectual property, marketing, and quality assurance auditing for cultural programs.

  • The Role of Local Partners: All physical field operations, transportation, and guest services within the Republic of Mexico are executed exclusively by independent, licensed Mexican contractors and academic facilitators, including but not limited to Professor [Loboto's Name] and [Andres/Pepe's Name].

3. Educational & Research Classification

All "Active Digs," workshops, and expeditions are classified as Educational Field Studies and Cultural Documentation Projects. They are intended for historical research and academic enrichment. Participants acknowledge they are engaging in a collaborative study environment, not a standardized commercial tour.

4. Financial Terms

  • Currency: All transactions are processed in [CAD/USD] via our Canadian payment gateway (Stripe).

  • Fees: Program fees cover international coordination, curriculum development, and administrative overhead.

  • Refund Policy: Due to the fixed costs of coordinating with archaeological facilitators and indigenous practitioners, all fees are non-refundable. Fees are transferable to a future date within 12 months, provided written notice is received 30 days prior to the program start.

5. Assumption of Risk & Physical Fitness

Participation in field studies in Guerrero, Mexico, involves inherent risks, including heat, uneven terrain, and rural transit.

  • Participants affirm they are in good health and possess the physical mobility required for archaeological site visits.

  • Participants are solely responsible for maintaining their own comprehensive travel and medical insurance.

6. Release of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Participant hereby releases Sendero Expeditions (Canada), its owner, and its Mexican contractors from any and all liability for personal injury, property damage, or financial loss arising from the program. This release applies to all phases of the expedition, including transit and field modules.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on senderoexpeditions.org, including the "Active Dig" curriculum, branding, and media, is the exclusive property of Sendero Expeditions (Canada). Unauthorized reproduction of program materials is strictly prohibited.

8. Governing Law & Jurisdiction (Choice of Forum)

This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Calgary, Alberta. Participants waive any right to pursue legal action in any other jurisdiction, including the Republic of Mexico.