Legal Mistake #1: Piecemeal Your Own Terms and Conditions

If you're like most travel agents, you probably don't have a law degree. And that's perfectly fine - you don't need one to do your job! However, trying to write your own terms and conditions or pull from other travel agents and online sources is a huge mistake.

Why? Because unless you really know what you're doing, you could end up missing out on important legal protections, or worse, getting sued.

For example: you could unintentionally expose yourself to lawsuits by adding language that nullifies your protections. You could create liability for yourself if you fail to disclose certain information to your clients. Or you could inadvertently give up your right to arbitration - and in your own jurisdiction.

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Legal Mistake #2: Not Having a Privacy Policy on Your Website

Another common legal mistake travel agents make is not having a privacy policy on their website. If you collect any personal information from clients - including names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers - you need to have a privacy policy in place.

Why? Because in the United States, Canada, and the European Union, there are laws that require businesses to protect the personal information of customers and clients.

If you don't have a privacy policy, or if your policy doesn't comply with the law, you could be subject to hefty fines. In California, for example, the maximum fine for a first violation is $2,500!

So, if you're collecting any personal information from clients, make sure you have a privacy policy that complies with the law.

Legal Mistake #3: Not Asking Clients to Sign an Insurance Waiver

If you offer travel insurance to your clients, you need to make sure they sign an insurance waiver.

Why? Because if a client has an accident or is injured while traveling, and they didn't sign an insurance waiver, you could be held liable.

An insurance waiver is a document that releases you from liability if something goes wrong on a trip. Without one, you could be sued for damages - even if the accident was completely out of your control.

So, if you offer travel insurance to your clients, make sure they sign an insurance waiver before they travel.

As a travel agent, you need to be aware of the potential legal pitfalls that can come with your job. From exposing yourself to unforeseen risk to not having a privacy policy in place, there are a lot of potential mistakes you could make.

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