Policies

Alcohol-Free Policy

All of the WAHA adventures are alcohol-free. This means that WAHA will not provide, purchase, reimburse nor allow consumption of alcohol on any adventures.

There are a number of reasons for the policy.

	Many adventures involve the use of various types of weapons, and both safety and common sense dictate that weapons and alcohol never mix--ever.
	Adventurers may assist with driving one of the vehicles on trips, and driving and alcohol never mix--ever.
	Some adventurers do not consider alcohol consumption an issue, while others have a strong aversion to alcohol consumption. Others have struggled greatly with alcohol addiction and abuse, and continue to struggle. The Bible states we should refrain if only to assist others (see paraphrased verses below). "...be careful so that your freedom does not cause others with a weaker conscience to stumble. For if others see you—with your “superior knowledge”—[consuming alcohol], won’t they be encouraged to violate their conscience by [consuming alcohol]? So because of your superior knowledge, a weak believer for whom Christ died will be destroyed. And when you sin against other believers by encouraging them to do something they believe is wrong, you are sinning against Christ. So if [consuming alcohol] causes another believer to sin, I will [not consume alcohol]—for I don’t want to cause another believer to stumble." -- I Corinthians 8:9-13

Deposit and Payment Policy

Background
WAHA offers many different adventures throughout the year. Each provides participants with opportunities for fellowship, new challenges, adventure, reconnecting with friends, experiencing God through His creation, building relationships and new experiences. Adventures vary throughout the year to accommodate varied interests, schedules and experience, and WAHA is always searching for new adventures to provide.

The demand for many of the WAHA adventures often exceeds supply, and WAHA offers reservations to allow future planning for the adventurers and WAHA. Due to instances where reservations were made and then cancelled just prior to an adventure, WAHA instituted a Deposit and Payment Policy for adventures. The policy provides all of the following advantages:

þ Adventurers can reserve a spot for future adventures via an early commitment
þ WAHA can properly plan for the appropriate number of adventurers
þ Other adventurers are not excluded from participating due to reservations made without full commitment
þ WAHA can continue to keep adventure costs low by scheduling adventure and facilities early

Deposit Policy
When a deposit is required for an adventure, as noted on the web page for the adventure, the rules outlined below apply.

þ Adventurer must send a check by mail for the deposit to WAHA at the address below, or provide cash in person to an authorized WAHA representative

Wild At Heart Adventures
20435 North 17th Avenue
Suite W
Phoenix, AZ 85027

þ Adventurer must send an email expressing interest in an adventure to Fellowship@WildAtHeartAdventures.com and reference the deposit sent, or speak personally with an authorized WAHA representative regarding the deposit
þ A reservation for the adventurer is booked only after both the deposit and the notification are received by WAHA
þ If the adventurer cancels the reservation, the deposit is non-refundable (see Non-Refundable Deposits/Payments below)

Payment Policy
If pre-payment for an adventure is required, as noted on the web page for the adventure, full payment is required by the date(s)
specified for the adventure, and the following rules apply to any payments submitted.

þ Adventurer must send each payment by mail to WAHA at the address below, or provide cash in person to an authorized WAHA representative

Wild At Heart Adventures
20435 North 17th Avenue
Suite W
Phoenix, AZ 85027

þ Adventurer must send an email expressing interest in an adventure to Fellowship@WildAtHeartAdventures.com and reference the payment sent, or speak personally with an authorized WAHA representative regarding the payment
þ Full payment is required by the date(s) outlined for the adventure. If payment is not received by the date(s) outlined for the adventure, the reservation for the adventurer will be cancelled, and any deposits/payments received prior will be non-refundable (see Non-Refundable Deposits/Payments below)

Non-Refundable Deposits/Payments
For deposits and payments that are non-refundable, WAHA will provide the adventurer with a donation receipt for the amount of the deposit or payment. WAHA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization recognized by the IRS and donations to WAHA are tax-deductible.

Cancelled Adventures
Deposits and payments made for adventures that are cancelled by WAHA are fully refundable, and WAHA will mail a check for the full amount of any deposits and payments received within 15 days of adventure cancellation.

If you have any questions regarding the Deposit Policy, please contact WAHA by sending an email to: info@WildAtHeartAdventures.com.