Building Legacies International Mission Trip Terms and Policies
Payments
- Deposits and registration fees are non-refundable.
- Payments made online carry a 2.5% convenience fee and must be paid by the participant.
- Deposits are paid upon registration.
- All fees must be paid in full 45 days before trip start date.
Transportation
- Building Legacies International will arrange in-country transportation and it is a part of your trip cost.
- Transportation to and from the mission site is not included in the cost of the trip.
Cancellation Policy
- If BLI cancels a trip all monies paid, other than the non-refundable deposit, may be transferred to another trip.
- Or all monies paid, other than the non-refundable deposit, can be returned to participants.
Note: Building Legacies International has the option to cancel a trip if the minimum of 15 participants is not met.
If a group or participant cancels
- For cancellations made by email or written document 45 days prior to the trip starting date, all funds not expended for setting up the mission trip will be refunded. (see below)
- For cancellations within 45 days of the mission trip start date there will be no refund. The only exception would be for a medical emergency with the receipt of a letter from the participant’s doctor.
Much of the decision will be based on funds already expended in preparation for the mission trip. Expenses for lodging, meals, transportation, construction, and leadership account for just a part of the actual mission trip. Significant funds are expended prior to the team’s arrival, including developing community relationships, securing housing sites, procuring construction materials, arranging transportation, cultural orientation, and staffing. These are all necessary to provide a great mission experience.
Participant Insurance Policy
- All participants are required to carry personal health insurance. Each participant must provide a Group and/or Policy Number on their registration form.
- BLI will carry a secondary Travel Medical Insurance through International Medical Group. A brochure with all covered benefits is available.