Exclusions applicable to Section 12
This section does not cover:
1. any government’s regulations control or act, bankruptcy, liquidation,
error, omission or default of any travel agency, tour operator, cruise
ship company, public common carrier and/or other provider of any
service forming part of the booked itinerary;
2. any loss in relation to cancellations or curtailments to original itinerary
that is not verified by the airline, travel agency, cruise company, or
other relevant organizations;
3. any loss if the insured person refuses to follow the recommendation
of a medical practitioner to return to Hong Kong, or refuses to
continue the insured journey whilst the insured person’s physical
condition at the time of recommendation is fit for travel (applicable to
Section 12(e) and (f));
4. failure to submit an official receipt issued by the cruise ship company
as proof of wifi usage by the insured person; any data roaming cost;
5. failure to obtain and provide a written report from the medical
practitioner certifying the injury or illness suffered by the insured
person or travel companion whilst on board the cruise ship.
PART 3 – GENERAL EXCLUSIONS
The certificate of insurance does not cover any loss or liability directly or
indirectly arising as a result of or in connection with:
1. any insured person who is a holder of the People’s Republic of China
passport and travels to/within China, unless he/she has an official
document issued by the overseas Government (other than China) as
proof that he/she is a legal resident of the respective country but
travelling with a passport of the People’s Republic of China;
2. any circumstance which is existing or announced before the effective
date of this insurance (only applicable to Section 8, Section 9,
Section 11(a), Section 12(d)(e)(f)(g));
3. any pre-existing condition, congenital and hereditary condition;
4. the purpose of the insured journey is to obtain medical treatment, or if
the insured journey was undertaken while the insured person was
unfit to travel, or the insured person is traveling against the advice of
a medical practitioner;
5. any illegal or unlawful act by the insured person;
6. riding or driving in any kind of motor racing, competition, or engaging
in a sport in a professional capacity or where the insured person
would or could earn income or remuneration from engaging in such
sport;
7. suicide or intentional self-inflicted injury; insanity, mental or nervous
disorders; any condition under the influence of alcohol or drugs (other
than those prescribed by a medical practitioner), alcoholism, drug
addiction or abuse;
8. any conditions or complications arising or resulting from: pregnancy,
childbirth, venereal disease and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency
Virus);
9. being as a crew member or an operator of any air carrier;
10. any activity or involvement of the insured person in the air unless
such insured person is at the relevant time (i) travelling as a fare
paying passenger on a regularly scheduled flight or licensed
chartered aircraft, or (ii) participating in such activity where the
maneuver or navigation of such activity is responsible by another
person who is adequately licensed for guiding such activity and the
provider of such activity must be authorized by the relevant local
authority;
11. engaging in any kind of labour work; engaging in offshore activities
like commercial diving, oil rigging, mining or aerial photography;
handling of explosives, hitchhiking, performing as an actor/actress,
being a site worker, fisherman, cook or kitchen worker, tour guide or
tour escort; naval, military or airforce service or operations or armed
force services;
12. any loss resulting directly or indirectly from war, invasion, act of
foreign enemy, hostilities (whether war is declared or not), civil war,
rebellion, insurrection, revolution, usurped power, military force or
coup, or action taken by government authorities in hindering,
combating or defending against the occurrence of the aforesaid
events and terrorism; pandemic;
13. any terrorism except for Section 1, Section 2, Section 3, Section 4
and Section 11(a);
14. trekking at an altitude greater than 5,000 meters above sea level or
diving to a depth greater than 40 meters below sea level;
15. any claims that can be compensated from any other sources, or paid
or refunded by any existing insurance scheme, government
programme, public common carrier, travel agent or any other provider
of transportation and/or accommodation, except for Section 1(c) (d)
(e), Section 3, Section 4(b) (d) (e), Section 7, Section 8(a) (d),
Section 11(a), Section 12(a) (b)(c) (d)(f) (g).
PART 4 – GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Coverage and premium under the certificate of insurance for each
insured person is based on the insured person’s age on the
commencement date of the insured journey.
2. At the time of effecting the certificate of insurance the insured person
must be fit to travel; otherwise any claims shall result in our right to
repudiate liability under the certificate of insurance.
3. The insured journey must commence in Hong Kong.
4. No refund of premium is allowed once the certificate of insurance has
been issued and the certificate of insurance cannot be renewed once
expired.
5. If the insured journey cannot be completed within the period stated in
the official receipt issued by the travel agent due to any
circumstances beyond the insured person’s control which arise after
the insured journey has begun, we will automatically extend the
period of insurance, subject to a maximum of 10 days, without charge
for such a period as is reasonably necessary for completion of the
insured person’s insured journey. No further extension is allowed
after the 10 days’ free extension.
6. If the insured person is covered under more than one comprehensive
voluntary travel insurance policies underwritten by us for the same
insured journey, only the travel insurance policy with the greatest
compensation will apply and benefits thereunder be payable.
7. The maximum period of the insured journey cannot exceed 180 days
per trip for TravelFun Worldwide Tour Plan, seven days for one-way
travel, four days for TravelFun Short Tour Plan and 60 days for
CruiseFun Tour Plan.
8. The insurance is only valid for conventional leisure travel or business
travel (limited to administrative only). The insurance shall not apply to
persons undertaking expeditions, treks or similar journey.
PART 5 – GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. Entire contract
The certificate of insurance contract including all relevant documents
will constitute the entire contract between the parties. No agent or
other person has the authority to change or waive any provision of
the certificate of insurance. No changes in the certificate of insurance
shall be valid unless approved by our authorized officer and
evidenced by endorsement of amendment.
2. Age limit
Unless specifically mentioned in the contrary, this insurance applies
to any insured person at all ages.
3. Notice of claims
Written notice of claim must be given to us by the insured person
within 30 days of the date of the incident causing such loss. In the
event of accidental death, immediate notice thereof must be given to
us by insured person’s legal representative.
All other certificates, information and evidences required by us shall
be furnished at the expenses of the insured person’s or the personal
representative of the insured person and shall be in such form and of
such nature as we may prescribe. If the insured person does not
comply with this condition, we shall have the sole discretion to
decide not to pay any benefits under the certificate of insurance.