Welcome to Our "Terms"
Don't worry, we're not lawyers!
These terms are about as serious as a Friday afternoon formation. We just want everyone to have a good time on our cruise without anyone getting keelhauled (metaphorically speaking).
The Golden Rule
Be cool. That's it. That's the main rule.
More specifically:
- Don't be the person who complains about the buffet line being too long
- Remember we're all veterans here - act like it
- If you wouldn't do it in the motor pool, don't do it on the cruise ship
- What happens on the cruise stays on the cruise (except for the really funny stories)
- No telling the cruise staff about the time you "totally could have been special forces"
Cruise Conduct
Ship Rules (That We Actually Mean):
- Follow the cruise line's rules - They're in charge of the boat, not us
- Don't fall overboard - We're transportation, not search and rescue
- Participate in group activities - But "mandatory fun" is still just a suggestion
- Be respectful to cruise staff - They didn't sign up to hear about "back in your day"
- Keep your cabin reasonably clean - This isn't the barracks, standards still apply
What We're NOT Responsible For
Look, we're organizing a reunion, not running a military operation. We're not responsible for:
- Sunburns (you're adults, use sunscreen)
- Seasickness (Dramamine is your friend)
- Embarrassing yourself at karaoke night
- Spending too much money at the ship's casino
- Getting lost in port because you didn't pay attention to the briefing
- That story your spouse tells about what you "really did" in the military
- Anyone claiming they were "basically special ops" because they drove important people once
- Arguments about which branch has the best chow hall (we all know it was the Navy)
Payment & Refunds
Real Talk About Money:
- Pay your bills on time (just like you did for the commissary)
- Cancellation policies follow cruise line rules (we didn't make them up)
- Travel insurance is recommended (seriously, get it)
- We're not a bank - don't ask us for loans
- Group rates are subject to enough people actually showing up
- If you cancel because "your spouse said no," that's between you and your spouse
Photos & Social Media
Picture Perfect Rules:
- Group photos are fair game for the website and social media
- Don't post photos of people who clearly don't want to be photographed
- No posting pictures of anyone doing anything they'll regret later
- Tag people appropriately (not everyone wants to be "that guy from the motor pool")
- Use common sense about what goes on the internet
- Remember: your kids/grandkids will probably see these photos someday
Dispute Resolution
If There's a Problem:
- Talk to us first (like adults)
- We'll try to work it out (also like adults)
- If that doesn't work, mediation (fancy adult conversation with a referee)
- Arbitration (really fancy adult conversation with a judge-like person)
- If all else fails, we'll settle it with a push-up contest (kidding... mostly)
Disputes will be handled in the jurisdiction of wherever the organizers happen to live, because we're not flying anywhere for a legal meeting.
The Fine Print
Boring Legal Stuff (But Important):
- These terms can change (we'll let you know if they do)
- If part of these terms is invalid, the rest still counts
- This agreement is between you and us, not the cruise line
- We're not lawyers, and this isn't legal advice
- When in doubt, use common sense and military bearing
The Real Deal
Honestly: We're just a bunch of transportation veterans trying to organize a fun cruise reunion. We're not trying to trick anyone, steal anyone's data, or make anyone miserable.
We want everyone to have a great time, make some new memories, and catch up with old friends. If you're looking for loopholes or planning to sue us over something ridiculous, maybe this reunion isn't for you.
For everyone else: Welcome aboard! 🚢
- The Reunion Organizing Committee
(Who spent way too much time writing these "terms" instead of planning the actual cruise)